Adam Hewitt , LSCSW, LCSW

Adam Hewitt is a licensed clinical social worker practicing from Missouri who brings a strengths-focused, mindfulness-informed approach to therapy. With ten years of experience that include time in private practice and work as a substance abuse counselor, he emphasizes practical tools and honest, respectful collaboration. He aims to help people recognize their own resources and regain control over their lives, whether they are confronting anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, or life transitions.

Adam draws on mindfulness and evidence-informed methods to help clients face fears, address addictive patterns, and build sustainable coping strategies. He is attentive to how technology and culture shape modern life and works to translate that awareness into real-world changes. His background includes substantial work with trauma, substance and gaming addiction, and the effects of systemic oppression, and he focuses on empowering clients to move forward with confidence.

Adam holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials - LSCSW refers to Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and LCSW refers to Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and brings a warm, nonjudgmental presence to sessions. He offers collaborative care that centers the client’s goals and priorities. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Adam integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support online clients. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for the client’s experience, creating a supportive environment for exploring identity, relationships, and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Adam works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time as progress is made and as priorities change, emphasizing client agency in selecting the path forward.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, stay connected during life transitions, and maintain continuity of support across locations. Licensed professionals can use these modalities to deliver structured, skills-based work as well as empathic, exploratory therapy, allowing clients to choose the format that feels most manageable and effective for them.