- Guilt and shame
- Depression and anxiety
- ACT and CBT
About Todd
Todd Helm is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Missouri with four years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and he often works with people dealing with guilt and shame.
Todd concentrates on men's mental health and the pressures that can come with identity, expectations, and emotional expression. He helps people who feel disconnected, who use avoidance or risky behavior to manage pain, or who are facing midlife and role changes such as fatherhood or separation.
In sessions he listens without judgment and keeps the work practical. Conversations aim to increase emotional awareness, improve communication, and build coping skills that actually fit day-to-day life. He uses exercises and talk together rather than long lectures.
Todd draws on several evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He mixes tools from these approaches to focus on present problems and meaningful goals.
Clients can expect collaborative goal setting and skills practice between sessions. Todd addresses issues like substance use, control problems, first responder stress, and challenges rooted in family of origin. He frames work around clear steps people can try and adjust as progress unfolds.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Todd commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can help when guilt or shame get in the way of facing important life choices.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test them with real-life experiments. CBT is practical for addressing anxiety, low mood, and self-critical thinking that fuels shame.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals and daily life. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress and preferences become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the bio, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use remote sessions to support people who need flexible timing or who benefit from practicing skills between meetings.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes as listed in his profile.
How does he approach guilt or shame in therapy?
He uses practical conversation and skill-building drawn from ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment work to address guilt and shame one step at a time.
What is his clinical background?
He has four years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and focuses on men’s mental health and related concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How do his session costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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