Abigail Sylvester, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Springfield, MO
Online only
About me
I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience, licensed in both Hawaii and Missouri. I've had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and I truly enjoy supporting clients through a wide range of challenges. My approach is grounded, compassionate and collaborative-focusing on helping you feel heard, supported and empowered.
My approach to therapy is centered on creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and comfortable. I know it takes courage to reach out and open up to someone new, and I deeply honor that. I bring my genuine self into every session and encourage you to do the same-no pressure, no pretense. Therapy is your time, and I'm here to listen without judgement, to truly understand what you need, and to support you in whatever way will be most helpful.
License
License(s)
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$130 - $175Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Alliance
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bullying
- Career
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Grief & Loss
- Mental Health Professionals
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- Biracial
- HIV / AIDS
- Cancer Survivors
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Black
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
- Health at Every Size (HAES)
- Immigrants
- Asian
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Faith-based specialties
- Atheism/Agnosticism
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Indigenous American Religions
- Islam
- Judaism
- Wicca / Paganism
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media