Therapists in 64012

You might want to tell someone your story but you are afraid you won't be believed, and that would be devastating. Dissociative disorders are commonly overlooked by mental health professionals, so it’s likely you’ve been disbelieved before or told you were imagining things. Or maybe, like some of my clients, your symptoms were incorrectly labeled as panic attacks, hallucinations, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, or schizophrenia. I’m here to tell you that I believe you. You might feel crazy, but you aren't crazy. DID is not an illness (it's a wound and coping strategy) and recovery IS possible.

Do you feel isolated, lost, or unsure of where you want to go in life? We all want to live happy, fulfilling lives. I can help you overcome the obstacles that are holding you back from having the happiness you deserve.

Often it helps to be able to talk with someone to find your way through life's difficulties. I welcome the opportunity to assist you with your journey. I am licensed in Missouri as both a Psychologist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach is both strengths-based and solution-focused. It is a privilege to work with clients assisting each in discovering solutions for their individual issues. I work to empower my clients to enable them to face the varied challenges of life by helping them enhance their coping and problem solving skills while increasing their resilience.

Life can be hard sometimes and full of stress, but my goal is to help provide a sense of inner peace and increase in happiness. I am passionate about the body and mind connection and identifying ways to improve overall happiness to live your best life. Life is meant to be lived and to feel empowered. Finding your own inner strength through improvement in mood, cognitions, and overall well-being. Having a safe space to talk and improve self growth and awareness is critical to improvement in daily functioning. My favorite saying is happiness is good for the soul and finding out that you are capable of that is my motivation!

Appointments for teens and adults are via telemedicine. Children, age 4-11, are in person. Are you depressed? Feel unable to get out of bed, paralyzed by fear or overwhelming heaviness? Do you wonder what happened to that happy couple you used to be? Do you have anxious thoughts keeping you awake, or draining your energy? You don't have to solve your problems by yourself. Get help in a safe environment where you can explore your feelings and devise a strategy to turn things around. Change happens when you actually do things differently.

I believe that everyone has the potential to grow and learn. Friends and family are great support at times, but sometimes people can benefit from more. I often tell people therapy is a little bit like having a coach. It is someone to set goals with, someone to hold you accountable, someone to cheer you on and help you navigate the road map of life. It is my goal to help you get on the track that is best suited for you and your family, and come up with a plan to help you stay the course!

Overwhelmed? Fed up? Not sure who to turn to, or what to do next? Let me be your guide on the trail of life as we work together to help you meet your individualized needs and goals! My background and experience in Individual Therapy, Addiction Counseling, Couples and Family Therapy, Grief Counseling, and Mindfulness techniques allows me to draw on a very eclectic set of skills to best tailor sessions to your personalized strengths and needs as an individual, couple, or family. I offer a friendly and compassionate ear with a yearning to hear your story as we work together to affect the changes you wish to see in your life.

Sharing your story takes courage. I strive to create a warm and non-judgmental environment, so you feel safe, understood, and comfortable while exploring your issues/concerns. I specialize in working with individuals (10+), families, and couples.