- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Vesta
Vesta Towels is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Missouri with seven years of counseling experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, and substance use problems.
She describes herself as practical and straightforward in sessions. She uses approaches that focus on thoughts, feelings, and behavior to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Sessions involve learning skills, trying short exercises, and talking through real situations that feel stuck or painful.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in School and Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University, and earlier work with Missouri's Department of Mental Health in developmental disabilities. That work involved case management and habilitation, and gave experience supporting people with autism, Down syndrome, intellectual challenges, and co-occurring mental health needs.
In practice she draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She also uses trauma-informed and solution-focused ideas when they fit the situation. The emphasis is on practical strategies that can be used between sessions.
People who come for help can expect a mix of talking, skill building, and problem-solving. The therapist aims to help clients notice patterns, try manageable changes, and find clearer ways to cope with guilt, shame, and the everyday stresses that follow hard events.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding a person’s perspective and helping them express what matters most. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects, and supports the client in naming values and choices that feel right for them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear exercises and skill practice to help people notice patterns and try alternative responses to worry, guilt, or low mood.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and make sense of strong emotions in relationships and in their own inner life. It can be useful when guilt or shame is tied to close relationships or attachment concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change as issues shift or new priorities emerge.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or reduce travel time. It also allows for practical between-session exercises that can be done in everyday settings, helping clients try new responses where their life actually happens.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, among other related concerns.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses approaches that look at thoughts, feelings, and behavior to identify unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Sessions include talking through situations and practicing small skills to shift how someone reacts.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Arts in School and Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University and has seven years of counseling experience, plus earlier work in developmental disabilities case management.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.