I am licensed in Missouri with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Emptiness, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues
WA Psychologist PY 61614941
MO Psychologist 2008028890
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Lea Lavish. 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.
Dr. Lavish is a gem. Her approach is side by side versus a power dynamic being an authority figure with her being a psychologist. She works along you, finding an approach that suits you best. She is a great listener and has always responded in a timely manner- I can tell she genuinely cares and enjoys her work. I have loved her approach to trauma as she has used a cognitive behavioral approach in changing the narrative, something I had never approached in my trauma prior. She gives you the tools to empower yourself, and she is so pleasant to speak with! I highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 06, 2025 after therapy with Lea for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Lavish is very compassionate, listens well, and is knowledgeable about approaches to my concerns. I respect her highly. I am very grateful for her expert guidance.
Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with Lea for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Lavish is fantastic! We've had several sessions and I already feel the benefits of speaking with her. Thank you for all you do Dr. Lavish :)
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Lea for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I completely am comfortable with Dr. Lavish
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Lea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue