Dr. Tess DeProw, LPC

Dr. Tess DeProw holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. She combines formal training with a practical, person-focused approach to support people facing depression, substance use challenges, relationship breakups, childhood trauma, parenting concerns, anxiety, and other life stresses.

Dr. DeProw works collaboratively to identify individual strengths and to design a clear plan for improving day-to-day functioning and overall life quality. She draws from a range of evidence-informed methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, strength-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy, selecting tools that fit each personâs needs. Her LPC credential stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, which signifies formal licensure to provide counseling services in Missouri.

All of her interventions are intended to empower people to recognize choices in how they respond to difficult situations and to move toward meaningful change. Her counseling style is warm, empathetic, encouraging, and focused on building practical skills and resilience so clients can pursue the changes they want.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Tess DeProw integrates several approachable methods into online work so that therapy is practical and tailored to each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully, reflecting what matters most, and helping people find their own solutions - it supports issues such as self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises and coping strategies, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early connections affect current interactions, offering a path for healing around intimacy, trust, and family dynamics.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. DeProw works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and situation. This collaborative process helps refine treatment as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support while adapting to each personâs life and availability.