Best therapist I've ever had. Builds a rapport quickly and makes you feel seen.
Willow Wakeley-Smith, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Willow is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Willow. View 8 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Missouri
Recent reviews
Willow has offered perspective and has helped me through my toughest point in my life. She’s sweet and open minded while also managing to offer me healthier outlooks.
More about Willow
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
My focus is helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, motivation, depression, ADHD, confidence and several other issues we face in today's world. I believe that everyone experiences life in their own unique way and that helping requires respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will customize our treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs and goals with the understanding that it is an evolving process. I recognize that you are investing time and money in your mental health and want to make sure you are seeing impactful progress and real life impact of the work we do together.
I am licensed in Missouri with 10+ years of professional work experience with children and 5 years of clinical work with adults with both moderate and significant mental illness. In addition to my work in schools with parents and students with disabilities which provides an in-depth understanding of parenting challenges, I work with adults facing a range of life challenges. If this sounds relevant to you, I would love to connect and see if this is a good fit!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Depression
ADHD
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Family problems
Gender dysphoria
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Willow Wakeley-Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326732470.
- LCSW · Missouri · 2024010996 · 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Willow Wakeley-Smith
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Best therapist I've ever had. Builds a rapport quickly and makes you feel seen.
Willow has offered perspective and has helped me through my toughest point in my life. She’s sweet and open minded while also managing to offer me healthier outlooks.
I feel like she really listens and gives me tools and strategies for my mental health.
Willow Wakeley-Smith definitely listens with a sympathetic ear, allows me to stray from my own conversational path and still remembers to pull me back on task and challenges me when it is most impactful and relevant to my goals.
So thankful for finding Willow. In just a few short weeks she immediately got into pushing me to do the work. I have truly been in therapy MULTIPLE times and I typically tell my therapist first thing, I need someone to push me, to help me dig deeper, to get to the root of the problem, life is busy & hard & no one wants to quit what their doing & dig into trauma, it’s always I’ll do it later., & Willow from the jump has pushed me, given me multiple resources, she challenges me in good ways, challenges me to challenge myself and my thoughts which is so important. So needless to say, I absolutely recommend & am very thankful I found her.
Very punctual, engaging and understanding
Very happy this far with my experience
She gave me good relationship advice.
Frequently asked questions
Does Willow Wakeley-Smith offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Willow Wakeley-Smith 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 Willow Wakeley-Smith speak?
Willow Wakeley-Smith speaks English.
How many years of experience does Willow Wakeley-Smith have?
Willow Wakeley-Smith has 5 years of experience.
Where is Willow Wakeley-Smith licensed to practice?
Willow Wakeley-Smith is licensed to practice in Missouri.
Does Willow Wakeley-Smith accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Willow Wakeley-Smith 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 Willow Wakeley-Smith offer?
Willow Wakeley-Smith offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Willow Wakeley-Smith?
Willow Wakeley-Smith 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 Willow Wakeley-Smith?
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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.