Arielle Speer

Arielle Speer is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and work-related strain. She aims to meet people where they are and focus on steady progress rather than perfection. Her style combines practical skill-building with steady support to help people reach their goals.

Arielle uses approaches such as Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT, and mindfulness practices to guide sessions. She often helps people develop coping skills, manage overwhelm, and reduce avoidance that gets in the way of daily life. Sessions are aimed at building habits that make everyday tasks feel more manageable.

Her background includes seven years of clinical experience and professional licensure as an MA LICSW and a Missouri LCSW. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to common struggles like self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and workplace stress. She also brings focused attention to issues including autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation.

In therapy with Arielle, clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and step-by-step plans that feel doable. She practices coaching-style support when useful, helping people try new skills between sessions. The work emphasizes short-term gains as well as longer-term coping strategies.

People who choose her often want straightforward techniques, steady feedback, and an emphasis on skill practice. Sessions are paced to match each person’s needs and daily life. Language of therapy is English and practice is based in Missouri.

How trauma-informed, CBT, and mindfulness work online

Arielle uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of distressing experiences by helping people process what happened and build safety in day-to-day routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to ease reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try techniques that fit the person. Clients and therapist collaboratively review progress and adjust methods over time to find the best fit.

Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday environment and brings therapy into regular routines without promising a specific format.