About
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Misty
Misty East is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and brings 20 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, stress and anxiety, parenting, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and depression.
She approaches therapy believing each person knows their story and has strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices. Misty aims to help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize listening and the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are used to identify patterns of thinking and action, and to try new behaviors that align with personal values.
Mindfulness practices are introduced to help with stress, anxiety, and impulse-driven reactions such as anger. Motivational Interviewing techniques help when clients want to change habits or regain momentum in life or work.
Misty has experience addressing family-related topics like blended family issues, caregiving strain, communication problems, abandonment, and divorce or separation. She also helps people with feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, jealousy, and questions about life purpose.
To get started, readers should use the site's online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Approaches you might use in online sessions
Misty blends a few well-established methods so sessions focus on choices and practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and helps people try different actions to reduce anxiety, depression, or anger. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them, and then taking committed action toward what matters most.These approaches are discussed and chosen collaboratively. The therapist and client will review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needs and preferences become clearer. Finding the right fit is part of the work, and Misty will help guide that process based on what the client wants to address.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that feels difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and ACT exercises to the online setting so practical skill-building and problem-solving continue between visits.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of relationship or family concerns does she address?
She helps with relationship problems, blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses client-centered work alongside CBT and ACT, with mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools to support change.
How much experience does Misty bring?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, trauma, parenting, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the online therapy options on the site.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.