ADHD Therapists in Bates County, MO

Therapy dog present at sessions. Madison provides individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD challenges, self-esteem, and general life changes. Madison uses a holistic approach to therapy to suit the needs of the individual. Madison's work is mainly guided through a person-centered approach, while, implementing other modalities based on the clients needs. Madison's goal is to help guide individuals on a path to a more positive mindset and empower them to develop tools to better support themselves using their own unique strengths.

People come to our office hurting and wanting change in their lives. We offer caring, experienced and professional psychological services.

Hi, I’m Meghan! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. My professional background as a Therapist and School Social Worker for over 14 years has enhanced my skills in assisting Children and Teens with mental health struggles. I am passionate about providing a therapeutic environment that is engaging, focused on positive change, and validating. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach to help individuals and families cope with challenges such as ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mood Dysregulation, Relationship Issues, School Challenges, and Trauma.

You may not feel like it, but seeking help is an act of bravery, and I'm proud of you for taking this step. My name is Erin Sunsong, and I specialize in helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, or the challenges that come with being LGBTQ+. I have extensive experience helping people explore their gender and sexuality, as well as dealing with religious trauma. As a queer woman I want you to know, no matter who you are or what you believe, that I care about you, and I want happiness for you. If you resonate with any of that, I can help you.

I am a Provisionally Licensed Counselor with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have a passion for working with young adults and adults and helping them deal with all challenges in life including trauma, abuse, and loss. As a US Army veteran, I have a passion for working with veterans and first responders and the unique challenges they face as well as the impact those challenges have on their lives and those of their families. I specialize in trauma including but not limited to sexual trauma, trauma from divorce, and trauma stemming from the unique experiences of veterans and first responders.

Testing Ages 1-19: Are you looking for testing for Autism, ADHD, Learning Disability, Giftedness, Personality Disorder or finding a diagnosis? You are in the right place! Visit my website for details on pricing and how to get scheduled for testing.

The world we live in can be hard to navigate under any circumstances. When you add in struggling with depression, anxiety, mental illness, adverse life experiences, or some combination of these, life can feel unbearable. My goal as a professional is to help my clients find balance and joy in their healing process, and walk through that process with them.

Play is the place where children’s minds, hearts, and souls meet. Through Play Therapy, children are able to heal from distressing events such as, but not limited to, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, depression, adoption, foster care and attachment issues; and to improve in myriad areas such as impulse control, emotional regulation, ADHD, OCD, and ODD. As your child’s therapist, my goal is to enable children to heal, so that they are empowered to “rise and shine” to their highest potential.

OFFERING REDUCED FEE (PHONE OR VIDEO) TO ALL FIRST RESPONDERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19. I hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and treat a variety of emotional issues for adults and couples. I provide diagnostic testing and treatment of ADHD, mood disorders, and substance abuse/addiction issues. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapy for depression, anxiety, family conflict and overall addiction/impulse control. Bilingual Spanish-English.

When choosing a therapist, it is crucial to consider their specialization. Nicole specializes in evidence based Skills for coping with emotional regulation, neurotypical disorders, social skills development, attention deficit disorder, as well as anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder/trauma related disorders.

What is self actualization? Maslow would say it is the process of becoming “everything you are capable of becoming.” One of the most exciting and painful journeys we face is truly understanding who we are and who we can become. One of my biggest passions in practice is empowering people as they take this journey. With neurodiversity, many people have found this process stressful and even traumatic. In reality, what they are capable of is often truly remarkable when they learn to embrace it. I have found so much joy in watching clients find relief, empathy for themselves, and excitement when they learn to understand themselves.

How do we become proud of ourselves, feel self-love, confidence, calmness, & peace? These questions may feel familiar to you, & the truth is, the answer looks different for everyone. Simple tasks can feel like a mountain to climb & self-criticism consumes our day echoing "what's wrong with me?" This experience feel isolating. We have all felt self-doubt. Maybe we have even felt so lost we question our identity altogether. Living in a world of constant comparison, it's easy to doubt ourselves. Now we find ourselves wanting freedom from this pattern, we are hungry & eager for change. You want to thrive, not just survive.

I'm Barbara L. Mason-Palmer; I've treated clients of all different ages and backgrounds ranging from 6 to older adults. My areas of expertise include Anxiety, Depression, Teen Issues, ADHD, Grief and Loss, Marriage or relationship issues and Family concerns. More commonly my focus in treatment involves that of Cognitive Behavioral, Psycho-Educational, and Psychoanalytic Therapy.

Are you winning at your career, but miserable doing so? Is the stress impacting your weight, body, and health? If so, I got you. My approach to treatment is to compassionately keep it real. In this work, you and I are equal partners. You are the expert in your life and experiences, and I am the expert in the science of change. I specialize in health psychology, and have over 20 years of experience in safe, respectful, and healthy weight management (obesity medicine). And because mind and body are one, I also address general issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges with attention (ADHD).

I provide individual, family and group outpatient counseling for people of all ages. I work with people who may be struggling with relationship issues, anxiety issues, substance abuse and addiction and behavioral addictions, bullying, conflict resolution, grief loss issues, trauma and PTSD, anger management, adult and childhood ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. I also assist children and families with parent-child relational issues and behavior modification skill development. I have worked within the school system, inpatient and outpatient settings, in homes, and emergency rooms. I have trained youth to help peers on a local suicide hotline.

Welcome and happy searching! My clients have experienced success with me in working with career problems, relationship/attachment issues, self-esteem, trauma exposure, panic, anxiety, emotion regulation, neurodivergence, multicultural relations, and parenting concerns. I help you establish tangible goals while exploring deeper patterns and insights. My clients typically work through pressing matters that brought them to therapy on a more frequent basis, titrating down once stability has been established and adjusting to longer-term needs. I see any client who is appropriate for talk therapy.

I am a specialist who works with adults and teens ages 14+ on intense anxiety, trauma and complex trauma, dissociation, and personality disorders. My clients come in saying they feel numb and irritable or outright angry at the world. Many wonder if they have ADHD or are on the spectrum. On their worst days, they feel like they are in constant fight or flight mode and teetering on collapse. They want to be able to authentically connect with others and to feel peace and contentment, but are not sure how. Most importantly, my clients want to solve their problems, stop repetitive patterns, and move on with with their lives.

Hello! Thank you for visiting with me! Fostering “next steps” in all areas of life defines my approach to counseling. My experience with childhood loss, a pervasive family history of depression and anxiety, and a recent diagnosis of ADHD have created opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally. A Christian foundation grounds my decisions personally and professionally. I believe God works powerfully through relationships and promises to guide us.

Helping people of all ages, from children age 6 through adulthood is my passion. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, I focus on ways to help change thoughts and behaviors. I have many years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples teaching them methods to cope with difficult situations and how to take control of their lives. Some people need a few counseling sessions, while others may need more extensive help in learning behavioral change. My experience includes aiding people in managing anxiety, anger, depressive symptoms, and ways to cope with chronic mental illness such as Bipolar disorder and ADD/ADHD.