Todd Helm

LPC

Missouri

Support for stress, relationships, and life change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Missouri / 2026010193

NPI

1255287702

Experience

4 years

Languages

English

Location

Missouri

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Practical coping skills
   • Client-centered approach

   About Todd

   Todd Helm, LPC, offers short-term and longer-term support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He centers work on practical steps that help people feel less stuck and more able to move toward goals. Todd speaks plainly and aims to make sessions a straightforward place to sort through emotions and decisions.

   He focuses on helping people who struggle with attachment issues, communication and control problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. He also addresses concerns tied to substance use, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, first responder stress, and challenges faced by veterans and armed forces members. Conversations often cover how past family dynamics affect current choices and relationships.

   Todd uses a mix of approaches to meet clients where they are, including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based methods, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral ideas. Sessions usually combine talking with concrete exercises to practice between meetings. The emphasis is on real-world changes rather than abstract theory.

   He aims to create a calm, non-judgmental space where people can name what’s hard and try manageable next steps. Building emotional awareness, clearer communication, and healthier coping skills are common goals. People who want a direct, collaborative style that links therapy to everyday life may find his approach useful.

   Todd is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with four years of clinical experience. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not work with international clients at this time.

2. How these approaches can work online

   Todd draws from Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people move toward meaningful goals. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring what matters to you and resolving mixed feelings about change; it can be helpful for avoiding behaviors or making lifestyle shifts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
   
   The right approach often emerges through collaboration. Todd works with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust techniques, and shape a plan that connects to day-to-day life rather than only talking about problems.
   
   For practical session details, please confirm current options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make attending sessions easier by reducing travel time and fitting meetings into a workday or busy schedule. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and for using exercises or mindfulness practices between meetings to build new habits.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

   Experience

   4+ years

   Listed in

   Missouri

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Todd focus on?

   Todd supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He also addresses issues such as attachment problems, substance use, family of origin concerns, and challenges linked to fatherhood and first responder or veteran experiences.

   What is his therapeutic style like?

   The style is direct, practical, and non-judgmental. Sessions aim to name what’s hard, practice small changes, and build emotional awareness and better communication.

   What background and experience does he have?

   Todd has four years of clinical experience working as a counselor. His work emphasizes connecting evidence-based techniques to everyday problems and personal goals.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   He holds an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Missouri.

   Which languages are available for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Do you offer international appointments?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are sessions priced?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with him?

   Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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