Therapist profile
Dr. Lia Willis, LCSW
Dr. Lia Willis - LCSW, family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Coping with change
About Lia
Dr. Lia Willis is a Missouri LCSW with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family concerns, coping with life changes, and related issues that often come up in the home and caregiving role.
She works with people facing practical challenges like career stress, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and addictions. Her background also includes supporting those affected by trauma and abuse, adoption and foster care matters, and end-of-life and hospice concerns. She has experience addressing caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and complex topics such as codependency and infidelity.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on discussing current problems, noticing patterns that get in the way, and trying clear, doable skills to help with day-to-day functioning. She aims to keep conversations direct and grounded so people can test small changes between meetings.
Lia has worked in settings that included physical illness and emotional difficulty, which informs how she balances practical planning and emotional processing. She tends to help people sort competing priorities at home and work so they can make clearer decisions about relationships and caregiving roles.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance on handling family conflict, aging and geriatric issues, or the stresses that come from first responder roles and caregiving. She asks concrete questions and helps build steps people can use between sessions.
How sessions work
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings and choose actions that align with their values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client so they can find their own solutions and build clearer decisions about relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and tests practical experiments to change behavior and mood.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk about the options, ask about goals and daily routines, and suggest ways of working that fit the person’s needs. That process can include trying a different focus if something feels unhelpful.
The original biography did not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online arrangements before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work around parenting and caregiving responsibilities, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while juggling everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, coping with life changes, grief, trauma, addictions, caregiver stress, and related issues such as codependency and infidelity.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to keep work practical and focused on daily life and relationships.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Pricing varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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