Willow Wakeley-Smith

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

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!

Years Experience: 5

Location: Missouri, United States

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Female

Accepting international clients: No

NPI Number: 1326732470

Credentials: MO LCSW 2024010996

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: LCSW (Missouri) #2024010996 exp 2027-09-30

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Bipolar, Depression, ADHD, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping, Self esteem, Career, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Female therapist, Gay, Non-religious, Liberal therapist

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Willow Wakeley-Smith

Compassionate care for modern life

Stress and anxiety
Parenting support
LGBT-affirming care

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About

Willow Wakeley-Smith focuses on helping clients manage stress and anxiety, address parenting challenges, build motivation, and work through depression, ADHD, and confidence concerns among other issues common in today’s world. She believes each person experiences life uniquely and that care requires respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Willow adapts treatment plans to fit an individual’s specific needs and goals, understanding that progress is an evolving process and that clients are investing time and money in their mental health.

She is licensed in Missouri as an LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MO LCSW 2024010996) and brings more than 10 years of professional experience working with children combined with five years of clinical work with adults who have moderate to significant mental illness. Her background includes work in schools with parents and students with disabilities, which informs her insight into parenting difficulties, and she also supports adults facing a range of life challenges.

If this work sounds relevant, Willow Wakeley-Smith welcomes a conversation to determine whether her approach is a good fit.

Location: Missouri, United States

Years Experience: 5

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: ADHD, Bipolar, Depression, Parenting, Stress, Anxiety

Other areas of experience: Addictions, Adoption, Antisocial personality, Asperger syndrome, Autism, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Family, Foster care, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Personality disorders, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-love, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Women’s issues, Young adult issues

Therapeutic approach: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: No

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials: MO LCSW 2024010996
NPI Number: 1326732470
License: LCSW (Missouri) #2024010996 exp 2027-09-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether online therapy truly makes a difference. For a range of common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes – online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions. One of the main benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect in the way that fits their schedule and comfort level – through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to maintain consistent care. Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists at any time if they prefer a different fit. For many people, the combination of evidence-based effectiveness and practical convenience makes online therapy a useful option to consider.

How much experience does Willow Wakeley-Smith have?

Willow Wakeley-Smith has five years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Willow Wakeley-Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. Willow Wakeley-Smith is licensed in Missouri as an LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MO LCSW 2024010996).

In which languages does Willow Wakeley-Smith provide therapy?

Willow Wakeley-Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Willow Wakeley-Smith located?

Willow Wakeley-Smith is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Willow Wakeley-Smith as my therapist?

Clients can work with Willow Wakeley-Smith through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Willow Wakeley-Smith cost?

The cost of therapy with Willow Wakeley-Smith can vary depending on factors such as location and her availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

To get started, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Willow Wakeley-Smith. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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