About me

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.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
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

Years of Experience: 25

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MO LCSW 2020000315

Reviews

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 Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with LaDawna for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

She's very thoughtful and supportive.

Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with LaDawna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

LaDawna listens well and gives relative feedback and exercises to help overcome issues.

Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with LaDawna for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

LaDawna listens and provides helpful insights into whatever situation I’m needing help with at the time of our call. She is supportive and very knowledgeable. I recommend LaDawna and teencounseling.com!

Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with LaDawna for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety

She is so professional and understands my situation and provides great tools.
I had her before and so glad I was able to get her for another set of sessions.

Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 2 weeks

My teen and I are both pleased with teen counseling! We are rural and it’s difficult to find a therapist that can see you even once a month. With LaDawna and teen counseling, my teen is able to have weekly appointments, via videoconference. My teen loves that she gives her actual work to do. They are simple tasks, but require my teen to think things through.

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

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 Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

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 Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 25, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very experienced in all aspects, very understanding and helpful

Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I really enjoy my sessions. It has helped me identify areas I need to work on internally and how. I've felt comfortable, understood and appreciated the insight. Its my hope you will enjoy your services with LaDawna just as I have. I will recommend her for you and I'm happy with the services she provided for me.

Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with LaDawna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

LaDawna is patient with me and guides me when I feel like I’ve hit a wall

Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with LaDawna for 2 weeks

LaDawna Thomas is highly recommended. She is a true Gem in our mental health community!
thank you!

Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with LaDawna for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

LaDawna created a safe, supportive and neutral ground for us to discuss our marriage. She helped us create a groundwork of our relationship that we can always return to. We are able to communicate and understand a more realistic approach to working together than we ever had before. We are very grateful for her! We would recommend her to any couple looking to repair or even just strengthen their relationship!

Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with LaDawna for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and adhd

LaDawna has been wonderful. She has helped me through several issues and I am so glad I got paired with her. Thank you!!

Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with LaDawna for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

LaDawna was great. She really got to the heart of the matter and helped me figure things out without making me feel bad.

Written on Oct 07, 2022 after therapy with LaDawna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

LaDawna was patient and understanding while pushing me to challenge my limiting beliefs and grow. She was very nice to work with, definitely recommend her!

Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with LaDawna for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I love talking to LaDawna. She seriously is the best! And has helped me become a better me

Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with LaDawna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

LaDawna provides a structured session that allows you to grow in the here and now instead of getting stuck in the past. She promotes self reflection and self healing before anything else. She listens attentively and brings in important details about her client’s from past sessions showing her dedication to my journey. LaDawna is easy to talk to, giving stepping stones to healing in a way that I can continue to use them in my daily life.

Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with LaDawna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

When I talk to ladawna I feel heard. She gives me solutions and helps me. She’s extremely positive.

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