To Thine Own Self Be True! Your emotional well being is a vital part of being productive and living a well balanced life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a life long passion for helping others. I have provided services to youth and adults for over 20 years and I specialize in anger management, depression, family and intimate relationship issues, anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health, and behavior modification. I utilize the cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and solution-focused approaches to create mindfulness awareness for my clients to address their current thought processes. I also specialize in trauma informed therapy that is needed in every community. The goal is to assist each individual to develop positive thinking in order to reach productive and healthy thought patterns, actions and decisions. My therapy style is supportive and compassionate while being direct and challenging at times.
Additional areas of focus: Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Domestic Violence, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Self-Love, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MO LCSW 2020000315
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for LaDawna Thomas. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
LaDawna is extremely thorough within her approach to therapy. She has madebit possible for me to truly access myself and the problem places and people within my life. She has provided approaches for me to look within myself to address many of the problems within my life.
Written on Oct 28, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very thoughtful and gives you both sides of a problem. Also come with new and inventive was on how to improve yourself in everyday situations.
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I've seen LaDawna for a few sessions now, and she is the best therapist I've ever worked with! She is a calming and comforting presence and I felt at ease just a few minutes into the first session (Which says a lot because I was so nervous for my first session!) She is able to incorporate helpful tools and exercises and she also sends out great positive quotes and affirmations. I would 100% recommend LaDawna!
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
I seriously can't think of one negative thing about working with LaDawna. I love the way she puts things into perspective, I feel heard & understood but I still feel like she does a great job of bringing me back down to earth when my thoughts start to spiral or I start thinking in extremes. She doesn't let me get too distracted, she helps me get to the root of the problem instead of just letting me ramble about unrelated factors. The "homework" she gives me feels very personal and specific to what I'm working through, it challenges me to turn inward, change my perspective, and break down problems into bite size pieces. She's helped me build effective tools and is helping me break disruptive habits/thoughts. Honestly, just wonderful energy all around.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Miss LaDawna is a strong , thoughtful , compassionate woman who seems to put her heart into her work. I’ve only had 3 sessions with her but I already feel as though she’s created a safe space for me and cares about what I have to say. LaDawna has already given me tools and new perspectives to implement into my every day life and I very much look forward to the growth that will come from participating in her sessions.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
LaDawna is the BEST hands down. I love how she pushed me when I she felt I wasn’t going in depth about the situation. She gave me a better understanding of knowing what my emotions are and/or is.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes