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Molly Thompson

Molly Thompson

LPC

Missouri

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Empathetic counselor helping parents find steady progress

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Missouri / 2018040814
NPI
1609344316
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Communication help

About Molly

Molly Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and parenting challenges. She offers calm, direct support so clients can take practical steps forward. Her style is collaborative and compassionate, with attention to everyday needs and values.

She focuses on building self-love and reducing harsh self-judgment. Molly also helps people improve how they communicate, whether that means speaking up more clearly or repairing strained connections. She listens for the specific patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try different ways of responding.

Molly integrates faith-based perspectives when clients request that dimension, and she also works respectfully with people from other or no faith backgrounds. Her aim is to match therapeutic tools to each person’s beliefs and life situation rather than use a one-size-fits-all plan.

Over eight years as a clinician in Missouri, Molly has guided people through addictive behaviors and the stress those create for daily life and parenting roles. She emphasizes simple routines and small habit changes that stack up over time. Sessions center on practical strategies, real-world communication practice, and noticing progress between meetings.

She encourages anyone feeling weighed down by guilt, shame, or uncertainty to reach out. The work she offers is steady and goal-focused, and she supports clients in taking clear next steps toward healthier patterns.

How evidence-based techniques guide online therapy

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear skills and short-term practice. One common approach involves teaching stress and anxiety management skills such as breathing exercises, activity planning, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Another helpful method centers on improving communication with straightforward tools like active listening exercises, practicing assertive statements, and setting small boundaries to change interaction patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, values, and daily life, then pick strategies that match those needs. If faith-based perspectives matter to the client, that dimension can be included in planning so the approach fits personal beliefs.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to follow through with short, regular check-ins. It can also allow for flexible session lengths or phone-only visits when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are needed. A licensed professional will help tailor session timing and format so the work fits into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Molly commonly address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, and parenting challenges, and also helps with communication problems, guilt and shame, and building self-love.

What is Molly's overall approach in sessions?

Her style is compassionate and collaborative. She aims to find practical steps clients can use between sessions to reduce stress and improve communication.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Molly has eight years of experience working as a therapist in Missouri.

What credential does Molly hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Molly?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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