Therapists in Jackson County, MO
Jennifer (Jenni) D Liles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Independence, MO 64050 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Jennifer (Jenni) Liles is the owner of Responsive Mental Health Services LLC. I believe that all of us can live fulfilling lives that contains moments of joy in between and around the difficult times. Therapy should allow us to experience ourselves as valuable human beings with something to offer. I would like to help you achieve that. I have extensive experiencing helping people through trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety, and out the other side. I work from a queer-friendly and neurodivergent perspective with people aged 12 and up.
Jennifer (Jenni) Liles is the owner of Responsive Mental Health Services LLC. I believe that all of us can live fulfilling lives that contains moments of joy in between and around the difficult times. Therapy should allow us to experience ourselves as valuable human beings with something to offer. I would like to help you achieve that. I have extensive experiencing helping people through trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety, and out the other side. I work from a queer-friendly and neurodivergent perspective with people aged 12 and up.
Grace & Grit Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64112
Struggling with stress, life changes, relationships? It is painful to feel so alone and overwhelmed. We all have a hard time asking for help, I know, but you don’t have to have all the answers right now. If you are reading this, you already know this burden is not for you to go through alone. It would be my honor to walk with you through this current tough spot. My hope is to help you access the strength, courage, tools and skills you already have and use them to overcome the stress, pain, worry and shame you are experiencing.
Struggling with stress, life changes, relationships? It is painful to feel so alone and overwhelmed. We all have a hard time asking for help, I know, but you don’t have to have all the answers right now. If you are reading this, you already know this burden is not for you to go through alone. It would be my honor to walk with you through this current tough spot. My hope is to help you access the strength, courage, tools and skills you already have and use them to overcome the stress, pain, worry and shame you are experiencing.
A Balanced Mind, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, CCPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063
Aimee established her own private practice in order to provide people a place to feel better. We have two licensed clinical social workers who can provide therapy services at A Balanced Mind. We are open Monday -Thursday 10:00am to 8:00pm. Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Closed Holidays too.
Aimee established her own private practice in order to provide people a place to feel better. We have two licensed clinical social workers who can provide therapy services at A Balanced Mind. We are open Monday -Thursday 10:00am to 8:00pm. Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Closed Holidays too.
Online Therapists
2 Minds 1 Goal Counseling Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CRADC
Verified Verified
Saint Joseph, MO 64501 (Online Only)
Are you are dealing with mental health such as anxiety or depression, PTSD/Trauma, or even a behavioral issue with your child and you would like help in forging forward. You don't have to struggle on your own. Feeling like you have to deal with these difficulties alone is a misconception. If your goal is to find understanding of what is going on with yourself or your child and find balance and acceptance through learning and practice of new skills or being able to proccess through the issues I can help you through.
Are you are dealing with mental health such as anxiety or depression, PTSD/Trauma, or even a behavioral issue with your child and you would like help in forging forward. You don't have to struggle on your own. Feeling like you have to deal with these difficulties alone is a misconception. If your goal is to find understanding of what is going on with yourself or your child and find balance and acceptance through learning and practice of new skills or being able to proccess through the issues I can help you through.
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Compassion Focused Therapists
How does compassion-focused therapy work?
Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.
Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?
Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.
Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?
Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.
What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?
Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.