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LaDawna Thomas

Compassionate, practical therapy for clearer thinking

LCSW Missouri

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About LaDawna

LaDawna Thomas is a Missouri-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. She emphasizes practical tools that support clearer thinking and healthier emotional responses, blending evidence-based methods to address trauma, self-esteem, and communication problems.

Background and approach

Her work also includes support around perinatal concerns such as pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum depression, and she brings focused attention to blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and domestic violence issues. Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to help clients recognize patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and build actionable skills.

Motivational interviewing and trauma-focused techniques are used as needed to foster resilience and promote change. LaDawna aims to be both compassionate and direct, creating a space where clients can develop more positive thinking, improve relationships, and make healthier decisions.

She conducts services in English and practices in Missouri as indicated by her MO LCSW 2020000315 credential.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

LaDawna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT is practical for managing anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness and stress reduction skills, which can support emotional regulation and improved self-esteem. When motivation or ambivalence about change is present, Motivational Interviewing may be used to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to meaningful steps.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. LaDawna works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts methods over time so the treatment plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative stance helps ensure sessions feel relevant and focused on concrete progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and allow licensed professionals to deliver evidence-informed interventions across a range of concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
LaDawna works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, and self-esteem challenges, along with related areas such as blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, perinatal mood concerns, self-love, and young adult issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?
Her practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness strategies, solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 25 years of clinical experience working with youth and adults in a variety of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential listed as MO LCSW 2020000315 and practices in Missouri.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violencePostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English