Therapist profile
Dr. Tess DeProw, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Mood
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2017009222
- NPI1407427487
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- Anger management strategies
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Tess
Dr. Tess DeProw is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with anger, depression, addiction, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma and parenting stress. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on spotting personal strengths that help in tough moments.
Her approach blends several methods so conversations stay straightforward and useful. She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new behaviors. Attachment-informed ideas help unpack how earlier relationships shape current reactions. Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck about making changes.
In a typical session she helps people map a small plan they can use right away. That might mean trying a short coping skill, rehearsing a different response, or tracking patterns that lead to anger spikes. She encourages people to notice what worked and what did not, then adjust the plan.
Dr. DeProw draws on her doctorate in clinical psychology when she evaluates patterns and suggests strategies, while keeping language plain and concrete. Conversations aim to reduce the build-up of resentment, improve communication, and find manageable steps for stress and mood problems.
People who prefer working by looking at clear goals and measurable changes may find this practical style helpful. For international callers, sessions can be arranged in English and the intake process begins with a short matching questionnaire.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Dr. DeProw commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep repeating. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how earlier relationship experiences affect current reactions and closeness. That perspective helps when anger shows up in partnerships or around intimacy.Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit for people who feel stuck or conflicted about change. It focuses on clarifying personal goals, weighing options, and building the motivation to try something different. Choosing an approach is collaborative - she will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences rather than prescribing a single path.
Session formats were not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or a lunch break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss the practical arrangements during intake and help plan a schedule that suits everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She supports people who snap at loved ones, feel building resentment, or struggle with anger after stressful events. Work, relationship, and parenting-related anger are all listed concerns.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with time spent testing small changes between meetings. Conversations aim to identify strengths and build steps people can try right away.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in mental health settings, using a mix of approaches to address mood, addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm the current online or in-person options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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