Willow Wakeley-Smith, LCSW

Willow Wakeley-Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, motivation, depression, ADHD, confidence, and a wide range of other concerns that arise in modern life. She approaches each person as an individual, tailoring treatment plans with respect, sensitivity, and compassion so care evolves with the client’s needs and goals. Willow emphasizes practical progress and real-life impact, recognizing that people invest time and money in their mental health and want to see meaningful results.

Her background includes more than ten years of professional work with children and five years of clinical experience treating adults with both moderate and significant mental illness. That combination informs her understanding of parenting issues and family dynamics as well as adult mood, attention, and trauma-related concerns. Willow has experience working in school settings with parents and students with disabilities, which contributes to a practical, strengths-based approach when supporting caregivers and families.

Willow integrates evidence-informed techniques and collaborative planning to address symptoms and improve everyday functioning. She works with individuals and families facing life transitions, grief, relationship strains, substance concerns, sleep difficulties, and self-esteem or career questions, always aiming to align interventions with each person’s values and priorities.