Therapists in Lawrence County, MO

Life can feel big, daunting, isolating and alone. I want to help undo that aloneness. Together we will explore those deeper feelings and thoughts that drive those struggles and then create new experiences that will strengthen you in the deepest parts of who you are.

Hello! To say my life has been interesting is an understatement. If it's unusual or a rare thing it's most likely happened to me or I've helped someone dealing with it. In order to be a well-rounded therapist, I have worked in state agencies, schools, and now for myself. I dedicated five years to fulfill contracts with the military (all over the world) to assist active duty and their families. It's very important to me to make sure your therapy is in tune with your needs. I don't do cookie-cutter therapy. I proudly call my business LHC and Company because I believe in teamwork with you and those I need to get the work done.

I enjoy helping people overcome the sexual and emotional hurdles that hold them back -- sex addiction, porn/fantasy addiction, infidelity/betrayal, body image issues, sexual abuse, spiritual guilt, low self-esteem, lack of sexual confidence, family of origin issues, trust issues, etc. I believe EVERYONE deserves to be a sexually connected, sexually satisfied partner. Healthy sexual relationships can heal a multitude of wounds and bond a couple together in an incredibly synergistic way if they are both willing to do the work to overcome their own fears, anxieties, hurts, and hang-ups.

Do you feel stuck like you are in a never ending loop of conflict, unhealthy patterns and negative emotions? We all can feel overwhelmed by life and all of the stress it brings. Maybe you have gone through something unthinkable and you are ready to heal and be more present in your life. Are you wanting solutions to conflict with people you care about? Unhealthy communication can lead to shallow, drama filled relationships that leave everyone feeling drained and defeated. Counseling can help. Working with me will bring awareness to patterns, empowerment, and skills needed to make shifts to change your life.

Does someone acting “off” ignite your anxiety? Exploring your ADHD? Or an adoptee navigating complex feelings? Deal with all 3? I’m here to help guide your quest to heal. Attachment issues leave you cautious & uneasy with others. Your mind struggles to stop the spiral of fears it creates. You’ve learned to mask to seem “fine” to others-but now see how much it affected you. As a fellow adoptee & ADHDer, I too know the confusion & hurt these wounds bring. Ready to leave the guilt behind & finally embrace the full you? Here you’ll learn skills to confidently handle what life throws at you & take time to heal the hurt in a healthy way.

Are you looking for care that goes beyond a surface level coping skill or quick fix, but rather care that will give rise to deep and lasting transformation? If so, I can help. Are you hoping not just to learn how to stop fighting and communicate better with your partner, but to also feel deeply seen, known, and connected in your relationship? If so, I can help. Are you looking for a therapist that sees you as more than just another client, but rather cares to get to know you for the unique and unrepeatable person you are? I can help with that too.

Beyond Healing Center is a therapy group committed to helping people find safety in connection through embodied healing practices. We practice an interdisciplinary health care approach that invites healers from various disciplines to join together under a shared language and conceptualization approach where interventions can be thoughtfully co-discovered and contextualized in the therapeutic journey. Our team is constantly growing which brings rich new disciplines to the treatment setting including psychotherapy, movement and yoga, massage, art, and physical wellness.

I believe that the path to recovery is made by walking - one step at a time. Inner healing can replace pain and suffering with joy and connection. I know because I have walked the path. I offer individual therapy and family therapy for the following: Anxiety and depression, grief and trauma, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, divorce and trauma recovery, parent/caregiver coaching and training, Grandparents raising grandchildren and other kinship families.

Whether you are struggling in your relationship, dealing with loneliness from the multiple issues we've dealt with the past year (pandemic, grief, trauma), or simply needing to process some things with someone objectively, I believe the therapeutic relationship can be a platform for deep transformation and continued growth.