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Helene Platke, LCSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Helene

Helene Platke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri who works with people seeking relief from stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, and depression.

Background and approach

She frames therapy around each person's goals, helping clients clarify why they sought help and what they hope to achieve so treatment can be tailored to their needs. Her work draws on Internal Family Systems alongside cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior elements, and mindfulness techniques to address symptoms and patterns that maintain distress.

Over three years of contemporary practice build on a longer clinical history and training that inform a thoughtful, individualized approach. Helene also attends to body image, domestic violence issues, and food-related concerns when these are central to a client's presenting struggles.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical steps toward the client’s objectives, with the therapist and client partnering to identify roadblocks and develop strategies to move forward. Helene communicates in English and accepts clients both within Missouri and internationally, offering flexible online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online care

Internal Family Systems helps clients explore inner parts or subpersonalities to understand internal conflicts and heal wounded parts; this approach can be useful for trauma, persistent self-criticism, and emotional patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and eating-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support clients facing intense emotions or relationship strain.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to review goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, and then adapts methods over time so the plan aligns with the client’s needs and values.

Online therapy with Helene is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing greater flexibility for people with busy schedules or who are not local. These formats allow regular, consistent contact and make it easier to work on skills and strategies between sessions while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Helene address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, and depression, with additional attention to body image, domestic violence, and food-related issues.
What is Helene's general therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and personalized, combining Internal Family Systems with cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, and mindfulness techniques to meet each client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Helene has three years of documented experience in her current practice context while building on prior clinical training and work history.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential with licence MO LCSW 004517 and is located in Missouri.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Helene offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersDepression

Additional focus areas

Body imageDomestic violenceEating and food-related issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English