AR Portrait of Alane Roath

Alane Roath, LPC

Compassionate, practical therapy for anxiety and life change

23 years in practice · based in Missouri · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Alane

Alane Roath is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 23 years of experience. She centers therapy on compassion and practical support. Her work often focuses on anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and trauma.

She aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for busy people. Alane creates an affirming space that respects diverse identities and life paths. She helps people who feel isolated or stuck find clearer ways to communicate and connect.

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Background and approach

Conversations focus on manageable steps, not long lists of theory. Her approach blends practical tools and emotion-focused work. Clients learn skills for handling panic, managing mood shifts, and coping with big life changes.

She also works with issues such as addiction, grief, intimacy concerns, and self-esteem challenges. Alane draws from several evidence-based methods to match each person’s needs. She emphasizes collaboration, so goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made.

Sessions tend to be direct, empathetic, and aimed at building resilience in day-to-day life. People who reach out can expect respectful listening and clear suggestions to try between sessions. Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Missouri, and she offers therapy in English.

The focus is on helping clients move forward with practical strategies and steady support.

Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life

Alane blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage anxiety and life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small, values-aligned steps even when anxiety is present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce symptoms like panic and persistent worry.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what works for the individual.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer ongoing, shorter exchanges for homework support and quick check-ins between sessions. These formats let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy schedules while working toward clear goals.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, plus grief, addiction, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, and related areas such as codependency and OCD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and empathetic, with straightforward guidance. She tailors methods to each person and focuses on practical coping strategies alongside emotion-focused work.
What is her professional background?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and independent practice, with a focus on mood, anxiety, trauma recovery, and relationship dynamics.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
23 years
Licensed
Missouri
Languages
English

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