Alane Roath, LPC
Compassionate licensed counselor for complex life challenges
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Trauma and relationships focus
- Affirms diverse identities
About Alane Roath
Alane Roath is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 23 years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She focuses on understanding each person's unique story and offers steady, compassionate care for depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma recovery. Her practice is grounded in respect for diverse identities and open exploration of topics such as social anxiety, panic, mood difficulties, sexuality, life transitions, and the complex dynamics that shape relationships and selfhood.
Alane creates a collaborative therapeutic space in which clients are invited to explore emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience. She blends empathy with evidence-based methods to help clients develop practical strategies for managing symptoms, improving communication, and pursuing meaningful personal growth. Her approach emphasizes partnership and flexibility, tailoring sessions to the individual needs and goals of each person who seeks support.
Whether someone is working through past experiences, facing current stressors, or seeking clearer self-understanding, Alane provides professional guidance with an affirming, client-centered stance. She aims to walk alongside clients as they navigate change, repair relational patterns, and cultivate richer emotional wellbeing.
Alane creates a collaborative therapeutic space in which clients are invited to explore emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience. She blends empathy with evidence-based methods to help clients develop practical strategies for managing symptoms, improving communication, and pursuing meaningful personal growth. Her approach emphasizes partnership and flexibility, tailoring sessions to the individual needs and goals of each person who seeks support.
Whether someone is working through past experiences, facing current stressors, or seeking clearer self-understanding, Alane provides professional guidance with an affirming, client-centered stance. She aims to walk alongside clients as they navigate change, repair relational patterns, and cultivate richer emotional wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alane Roath have?
Alane Roath has 23 years of experience in mental health care.
Is Alane Roath a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are MO LPC 2006011379.
In which languages does Alane Roath provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Alane Roath located?
She is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Alane Roath as my therapist?
You can work with Alane Roath through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alane Roath work with international clients?
No. Alane Roath does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alane Roath cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy and Support
Alane draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to inform her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and develop practical actions to live in line with those values while learning to accept difficult feelings - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and persistent mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work - it can be especially helpful for building self-understanding, self-esteem, and healing from relational wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns - it is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and coping with change.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alane will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the therapy remains personally meaningful and effective.
Online options such as video sessions, phone calls, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access help from home or other convenient locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients and licensed professionals to tailor the experience to what feels most practical and helpful.