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Ethan Potter

Supportive clinician for life transitions

LCSW Missouri

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Family, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Ethan

Ethan Potter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri who draws on seven years of mental health experience to support people facing a broad range of life challenges.

Background and approach

He works with concerns such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting struggles, career transitions, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, and a range of family-related dynamics including blended family issues, adoption and foster care topics, fatherhood issues, and family of origin conflicts. His manner is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect and sensitivity.

Ethan uses an eclectic approach that adapts to each person’s situation rather than relying on one fixed method. He commonly incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to shape a tailored plan that fits the individual’s needs and goals.

Ethan emphasizes collaboration and practical steps, aiming to empower clients as they navigate change and healing. He encourages anyone ready to begin that work to take the first step toward scheduling and building a plan together.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action, which can help with life transitions, grief, and chronic stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaborative understanding so clients feel heard and can steer their own growth.

Determining which approach or combination of approaches will be most helpful is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and practical needs, then adapts methods over time so strategies fit what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy provides flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These formats support ongoing work with tools from CBT, ACT, and client-centered practices, while allowing therapists and clients to adjust session style and frequency to match progress and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does Ethan commonly address?
He supports people with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career changes, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and many family-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
The style is warm and interactive with an emphasis on dignity and respect. Ethan blends several approaches, matching methods to each client rather than using a single fixed model.
How long has he worked in mental health?
He has seven years of experience working in the mental health field in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Missouri with license number MO LCSW 2021024924 and practices in Missouri.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English