Amy Creason , LPC

Amy Creason is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with a decade of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology, a graduate-level credential in counseling, and a post-master's veteran behavioral health certificate that reflects specialized training in veteran-centered care. Over her career she has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use concerns, anger management, family conflict, crisis situations, goal setting, and those seeking to optimize their overall mental health.

Amy approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership, centering the goals each client brings to the work. She offers steady, nonjudgmental support and emphasizes both skills-based coping and the deeper self-discovery that can happen through talk therapy. Her clinical toolkit includes cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, dialectical behavior strategies for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, motivational interviewing to support change, and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. Amy adapts these methods to each person’s needs, pacing, and goals to help clients build practical strategies and greater insight into their lives.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy places the client's experience and goals at the heart of sessions, encouraging a collaborative relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while the client explores personal values and change. This approach is helpful for people seeking a warm, respectful space to understand themselves and set meaningful goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. It is practical and skills-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, and habit change by teaching concrete strategies for managing symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds tools for regulating intense emotions, improving relationships, and increasing tolerance for distress. It can be especially useful for clients who struggle with impulsivity, strong emotional reactions, or recurring interpersonal conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Through conversation and early sessions she tailors techniques and pacing so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals - by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from different locations while still working with a trained therapist.