- Collaborative approach
- Affirming space
- Skill building
About Alane
Alane Roath is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Missouri with 23 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the aftermath of trauma. Her manner is warm and collaborative, aimed at making hard conversations easier to sit with.
She provides an affirming space for people exploring sexuality, gender questions, or identity concerns. Her work often addresses panic and social anxiety, mood challenges, and feelings of isolation or overwhelm. Sessions focus on practical steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Alane blends several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take small actions, and Emotionally-Focused ideas when relationship patterns are central. Existential perspectives help when people face big life questions or changes.
In sessions she listens closely, helps set achievable goals, and teaches skills to handle strong emotions. She also works on communication skills and attachment-related concerns that affect relationships. Many people come for help with grief, caregiver stress, compulsive behaviors, or struggles around self-esteem.
Her practice emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. People leave with tools they can use between sessions and clearer steps for moving forward. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How specific approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps even when anxiety or uncomfortable feelings are present. It can help when habitual avoidance or panic gets in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and break unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on feelings and connection, which can be useful when relationship patterns or attachment concerns fuel distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting the plan over time based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow someone to check in from calmer or quieter surroundings. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that don't require video, which can be helpful when bandwidth or schedules are limited. Licensed professionals tailor session pacing and tools so therapy fits practical life demands without promising a particular outcome.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alane help with?
She helps people facing anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and caregiving stress among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and empathetic, with a focus on listening, setting goals, and teaching practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in mental health as a licensed professional counselor.
What credentials and location are on record?
Alane holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which language is used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.