- CBT and mindfulness
- Strengths-based problem solving
- Military and trauma experience
About Toni
Toni McClure is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, addictions, grief, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes. Toni also lists coaching, cancer-related concerns, family of origin issues, and veteran and armed forces issues among her areas of focus.
Toni uses a strengths-based approach that draws on practical strategies. She helps people identify internal strengths and set clear personal goals. Sessions often include problem-solving and skills practice rather than long lectures or abstract theory.
Her clinical tools include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and client-centered methods. That mix supports work on mood, anxiety, panic, and post-traumatic stress symptoms, as well as relationship patterns that began in childhood.
Toni has worked with active military, reservists, and veterans, and has intensive experience with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Her background includes crisis counseling and work with employee assistance programs, which informs a practical, action-oriented style.
People who choose Toni can expect collaborative sessions that aim to build concrete coping skills, clearer boundaries, and step-by-step plans. If family of origin patterns are shaping current struggles, she can help map how those early roles and expectations still show up today and identify changes to try.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. In practice this means sessions begin with what matters most that week and build direction from the client's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Online sessions using CBT typically include tracking patterns, trying short experiments, and practicing new skills between meetings. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support coping with anxiety and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then try approaches that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what the client finds useful.
The exact online session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Sessions can focus on concrete skill-building, goal planning, and homework between meetings, helping clients apply changes in everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, depression, and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a strengths-based, practical style with problem-solving, goal setting, and skills training.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience in clinical and counseling roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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