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Alane Roath

Alane Roath

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Missouri · 23 years experience · English

Accepting new clients online Counselor of color International clients welcome

About Alane

As a licensed therapist in Missouri, I bring nearly two decades of compassionate mental health experience to my practice. My approach centers on understanding and supporting individuals through complex life challenges, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and trauma recovery.

I offer a deeply affirming therapeutic space that honors diverse identities and experiences. My work focuses on supporting individuals navigating social anxiety, panic disorders, mood challenges, sexuality exploration, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics. I’m particularly committed to creating a supportive environment for those experiencing isolation, communication difficulties, and complex emotional landscapes.

My therapeutic style is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to each individual’s unique journey. I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients develop meaningful coping strategies, build emotional resilience, and cultivate authentic personal growth. Whether you’re confronting personal transitions, processing past experiences, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional support.

What Alane helps with

  • Addictions
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
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  • Abandonment
  • Attachment issues
  • Cancer
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Divorce and separation
  • Family of origin issues
  • First responder issues
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-harm
  • Sexuality
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues

How Alane works

  • 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

What clients say

  • “She’s relatable, and allows you to talk it out.”
  • “Dr. Roath listened to my problems and helped me achieve my goals. I think that she was a great fit for me, and will be for others too.”
  • “Alane is a very good listener and is helping me tons !”
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  • “10/10”
  • “Dr. Roath is both knowledgeable and professional, and fantastic at offering solutions and coping mechanisms two issues I have had.”
  • “Alane Roath really brought me up to take care of myself better and I can rely on myself more”
  • “As a first time person in therapy Ms alane has made it comfortable for me to open up. I appreciate how knowledgeable she is and tools I've been given to understand my thoughts and feelings.”
  • “I enjoy talking to Alane she helps me understand my feelings and is helping me to better communicate. She always answers in a timely manner and address all of my emotions”
  • “Dr. Alane is very friendly, extremely encouraging, and very easy to talk to. I would highly recommend for people with anxiety, because her sessions always leave me feeling comforted and boosted.”
  • “Alane is amazing, she has helped me learn to process a lot of my emotions and anxiety!”
  • “Alane has been great! Responsive, and honest! She makes you feel important, and helps you bring out your purpose!”
  • “I just had one session but I was very impressed with Alane and glad she is my match. I look forward to working with her. I think she is the right therapist for me.”
  • “Alane is fantastic. She listens to what I’m saying and provides helpful insight.”
  • “I feel like she really cares and listens to me. Working with her has really helped and while I've done a lot of work myself it's awesome to have a caring therapist who listens and cares.”
  • “Alane has been so wonderful and kind in listening where I’m coming from. While navigating a career transition, some religious trauma and family topics, it was so refreshing to be able to see her and process through all the things that were weighing on me. I can’t recommend her enough!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.

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