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Arielle Speer

Therapist

Arielle Speer

LICSW, LCSW

Missouri · 7+ years of experience

Practical skills for stress and anxiety

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  • Goal focused
  • Skill based
  • Uses mindfulness

About Arielle

Arielle Speer is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or big life changes. She offers straightforward support aimed at building practical coping skills and steady progress. She works with adults who want clearer strategies for work stress, low mood, self-esteem, and navigating everyday challenges.

Arielle practices with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She uses simple, concrete techniques in sessions so clients can try them between meetings. The work is goal-oriented and paced to each persons needs rather than pushing for quick fixes.

With seven years of clinical experience, Arielle brings practical experience supporting people managing caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety. She also addresses concerns related to autism, Asperger syndrome, and intellectual disability, helping people develop coping tools and reduce isolation.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach where therapist and client set clear steps to reach goals. Sessions often include skill practice, thought pattern work, and mindfulness exercises tailored to daily life. The emphasis is on usable strategies that fit into a clients routine.

Arielle is licensed as an MA LICSW and a MO LCSW and is based in Missouri. She offers services in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, readers are asked to use the sites Start Therapy process and follow the brief matching questionnaire.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Missouri, Arkansas, Massachusetts

Languages

English

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Therapeutic approaches and online care

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes. CBT focuses on clear steps you can practice between sessions to reduce worry and improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to ease reactivity and support calm during stressful moments. These practices often pair well with solution-focused techniques that break problems into manageable goals and next steps, useful when a person wants quick, practical progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, daily routines, and preferences and then recommend an approach or combination of methods. That decision is collaborative and may change as work progresses to better match what helps you most.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking since this profile does not list specific options. 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 also lets people try skills in real life between meetings and then bring observations back to therapy for adjustment and troubleshooting.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Arielle commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, workplace issues, and life changes. Additional focuses include autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, and social anxiety.

What is her general approach in therapy?

She uses practical, goal-oriented methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused strategies to build usable skills. Sessions emphasize small, steady progress rather than perfection.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, mood, and coping challenges.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds MA LICSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices from Missouri.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the therapists profile does not list specific session types. The site matching process will clarify how sessions are scheduled.

How are fees handled and what is the cost model?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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