Mallory Langkrahr , LCSW

Mallory Langkrahr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in rural Missouri. She has worked with individuals, groups, and families facing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, bringing experience from both clinical and community settings. Her background includes case management and short-term therapy within hospice and home health agencies, and she currently provides care for veterans in a residential setting.

Mallory combines practical clinical skills with a strengths-based outlook, helping people recognize and build on their existing resources. She commonly uses a strengths perspective alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing to support clients in identifying patterns, setting goals, and making meaningful changes. Mallory views each person as the expert of their own life and centers the therapeutic work on collaboration, respectful challenge, and sustained encouragement.

Her approach is rooted in helping clients navigate complex issues such as substance use, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Mallory aims to engage and support people throughout their process of growth, offering focused interventions and compassionate guidance as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Mallory often draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person s priorities and perspectives guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and helping individuals identify their own goals and strengths.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it is frequently applied to concerns such as anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills to manage symptoms and change routines.

Motivational interviewing is another key tool Mallory uses to help people explore ambivalence and build internal motivation for change. This collaborative, respectful style supports shifts in readiness and commitment when clients face substance use or other challenging behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mallory works collaboratively with each person and licensed professionals to identify what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier for people to engage in consistent work, maintain momentum between sessions, and participate from settings that are convenient for them.