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Toni McClure, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Stress and trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Toni
Toni McClure is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri with 30 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, addiction, grief, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. Toni also lists coaching as part of her work. She holds the LCSW credential and brings long experience to practical problem solving.
Her background includes roles as a crisis counselor and an Employee Assistance Professional. She has worked with active military, reservists, and veterans, and with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. That experience has informed a trauma recovery perspective she uses when relevant.
Toni’s approach mixes cognitive behavioral methods with client-centered listening and mindfulness practices. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people set and reach goals. Sessions aim to identify strengths and build concrete skills for handling day-to-day challenges.
In a typical session she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different ways of responding. She supports setting short-term steps and practical strategies that can be used between sessions. The emphasis is on clear, workable skills rather than abstract theory.
Clients who prefer direct, structured work may find her style useful. She encourages collaboration on a plan and regular check-ins on progress. To begin, she uses an intake and goal-setting process and adjusts methods as progress is made.
How her main approaches translate to online work
CBT is a practical method that focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online sessions can be used to learn structured CBT tools, set behavioral experiments, and review results during follow-ups.Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building a collaborative relationship. In remote sessions this often looks like focused conversation, reflection, and shared planning to set realistic goals and steps that fit daily life.
Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. These practices can be practiced during a session and assigned as short daily exercises to integrate into a routine.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on the client’s goals, preferences, and practical needs. Plans are adjusted as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins around work, avoid travel time, or use video or phone when a quieter setting or lower bandwidth is needed. These practical benefits help fit therapy into everyday life without assuming a particular format.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Toni works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, addictions, grief, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try practical alternatives. This often involves setting small behavioral experiments and tracking progress between sessions.
What is her experience and background?
She has 30 years of clinical experience, has served as a crisis counselor and Employee Assistance Professional, and has worked with military service members and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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