I appreciate how open and respectfully blunt she is! She made the environment feel very safe to talk to her about anything and everything. And gave helpful tools right away to help call me out as a person, and help me to be better. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs a quality person, and an ear to listen to/challenge them
LaDawna Thomas, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
LaDawna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with LaDawna. View 22 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Missouri
Recent reviews
LaDawna has been incredible from the very first session. She immediately made me feel comfortable and understood, and her encouragement has been exactly what I needed to open up and dive deeper into my personal growth. Although it's only been a few weeks, the 'homework' she assigns is already making a noticeable difference in my thinking and problem-solving skills. Each session feels like another step toward rediscovering myself, and I genuinely look forward to our time together. I can tell she truly cares about my progress and knows just how to guide me on this journey.
More about LaDawna
- 25 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
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
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
LaDawna Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003439837.
- LCSW · Missouri · 2020000315 · Expires September 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for LaDawna Thomas
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I appreciate how open and respectfully blunt she is! She made the environment feel very safe to talk to her about anything and everything. And gave helpful tools right away to help call me out as a person, and help me to be better. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs a quality person, and an ear to listen to/challenge them
LaDawna has been incredible from the very first session. She immediately made me feel comfortable and understood, and her encouragement has been exactly what I needed to open up and dive deeper into my personal growth. Although it's only been a few weeks, the 'homework' she assigns is already making a noticeable difference in my thinking and problem-solving skills. Each session feels like another step toward rediscovering myself, and I genuinely look forward to our time together. I can tell she truly cares about my progress and knows just how to guide me on this journey.
I am extremely appreciative of my sessions with LaDawna. Working with her has assisted me in my self reflection and accountability of my life and actions. I am experiencing more regulation of myself and how I interact with others in the world.
Love her! She listens and offers ways to help that work for my individual needs
Grateful for LaDawna and the invaluable advice she's provided. Thanks so much!
She's very thoughtful and supportive.
LaDawna listens well and gives relative feedback and exercises to help overcome 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 BetterHelp!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
LaDawna is patient with me and guides me when I feel like I’ve hit a wall
LaDawna has been wonderful. She has helped me through several issues and I am so glad I got paired with her. Thank you!!
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!
I love talking to LaDawna. She seriously is the best! And has helped me become a better me
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.
When I talk to ladawna I feel heard. She gives me solutions and helps me. She’s extremely positive.
Frequently asked questions
Does LaDawna Thomas offer telehealth visits?
Yes. LaDawna Thomas works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does LaDawna Thomas speak?
LaDawna Thomas speaks English.
How many years of experience does LaDawna Thomas have?
LaDawna Thomas has 25 years of experience.
Where is LaDawna Thomas licensed to practice?
LaDawna Thomas is licensed to practice in Missouri.
Does LaDawna Thomas accept clients outside of the United States?
No, LaDawna Thomas does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does LaDawna Thomas offer?
LaDawna Thomas offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with LaDawna Thomas?
LaDawna Thomas can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with LaDawna Thomas?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.