Hello and Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with over 4 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach is eclectic in nature; meaning I combine several different treatment theories and modalities based on each client's individual needs. My approach may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, client center approach, solution-focused, narrative therapy, and more. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to reach out for help and take the first steps toward positive change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MO LCSW 2021024924
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Ethan I’d a great therapist and I would highly recommend him to anyone
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Ethan for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Feels like he genuinely listens and attempts to guide the session in the best possible way without becoming a dominating force.
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Ethan for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, and trauma and abuse
Ethan's soothing demeanor is evident he has chosen the perfect profession.
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Ethan for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and family conflicts
Ethan is a great, gentle, and supportive therapist. He sees my concerns and wants from a counselor and acts accordingly. Super kind and accommodating, he's really helped me think through some tough stuff and been a huge point of encouragement in my life.
Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Ethan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
I find Ethan to be helpful I’m offering me tools to guide myself to reach my goals. He listens to me and gives me time to talk and open up about things I’ve never spoke about. He is a great listener. I often talk about BetterHelp and Ethan to my friends and coworkers because of how good it makes me feel!
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Ethan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue