- Collaborative approach
- Focus on relationships
- 23 years experience
About Alane
Alane Roath is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 23 years of clinical experience. She centers therapy on practical support and steady presence for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. Her style is collaborative and warm, aimed at helping people find clearer steps forward.
She uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work to match the moment and the person. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and managing intense emotions. Alane often helps people who struggle with isolation, codependency, low self-esteem, and the fallout from past hurts.
Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns such as grief, addictions, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment issues, and mood disorders. She provides direct support for people navigating sexual identity questions and gender dysphoria in a respectful, nonjudgmental way. First responder stress and compassion fatigue are also included in her experience.
Alane seeks to make therapy straightforward and useful. She listens carefully, then works with each person to set realistic goals and try methods that fit their life. People who want a steady, empathetic clinician for complicated life problems may find her approach helpful.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The intake process helps Alane learn immediate needs and plan early steps toward change.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Alane uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as central tools in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small committed steps toward those values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thought patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose or blend methods based on their goals, current concerns, and what fits their day-to-day life. Conversations in early sessions focus on what feels useful and what to try next.
Check the booking details to confirm the specific online session options offered for appointments. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make starting therapy simpler for people who find an initial remote meeting less stressful than an in-person visit.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
This therapist supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, including codependency, grief, addictions, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Therapy is collaborative and empathetic, using approaches that focus on practical skills, emotion work, and personal values to help people make changes that fit their lives.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The counselor has 23 years of experience working in mental health and brings that background to sessions in Missouri.
What credentials and location are on record?
The clinician is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available with this therapist.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment according to therapist availability.
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