Helene Platke, LCSW

Helene F. Platke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri who offers a personalized approach to therapy tailored to each person's needs. She integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR interventions to help people find relief from symptoms and build practical tools for daily life.

Helene works with clients to clarify why they have sought therapy and what they hope to achieve, then develops a treatment plan that reflects those goals. She provides support to adults as well as children and teens facing difficult issues, guiding them through steps to address challenges and build resilience.

After earning a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis in 1992, Helene provided individual, family, and group therapy across a variety of settings. Early in her career she focused on supporting victims of childhood trauma and violence. Over time her practice expanded to include care for individuals coping with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and grief.

Helene emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a central part of successful treatment. She aims to help clients identify and remove roadblocks to progress, working together to pursue clients’ goals, dreams, and aspirations in a collaborative, goal-oriented way.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Helene uses several established approaches to support clients in an online format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - tools that can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, stress, and improving overall emotional balance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Helene collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the work fits the individual. That collaborative planning helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective for the person in treatment.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow access from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these modalities to provide regular, effective support while tailoring the format to what works best for each client.