Family Therapy in Oak Grove, MO

I have been in the field of behavioral health and counseling for over 20 years, and I know it can be a very challenging task to find just the right therapist to help you through a difficult time. Whether you call my office to discuss a recent divorce, stressors at work, or struggles with depression, I am fairly certain you are looking to make a connection and find a provider that can truly help. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, or grief, I encourage you to contact me directly to discuss your treatment options.

Life can be challenging, especially in our fast-paced transient society. I work with adults, teens, and children of all ages. I specialize in Marriage Conflict and Parent-Child conflict with a large portion of my business devoted to adolescents. From Social Anxiety, to ADHD and chronic depression. I am trained in PLAY THERAPY, EMDR, Veteran's Deployment Psychology, CBT and much more. "Friendly, but professional," describes how most clients see me. I love what I do and look forward to working with you.

Therapy is a safe space to be seen and heard without fear of judgement. Here you can be your authentic self, with all your complex thoughts and feelings, and together we can work to find meaning and hope.

I have been in practice for 30 years as a clinical psychologist. I provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I use mindfulness techniques for therapy in addition to a compassionate presence. These approaches include mindfulness to resolving situational depression, teaching clients to overcome overwhelming emotional situations, relaxation techniques to quiet your mind and body, and therapy to assist each client to function each day with calmness and clarity. I am a very proactive therapist, allowing individuals to explore their own thoughts, feelings, behavior patterns, and develop an action plan that best suits their personal growth.

Do you feel hopeless or anxious about what life looks like for you? Do you feel like things in your life could be better? Are the stresses of life weighing you down? Have you experienced traumatic events that continue to cause you problems? Ask yourself: "Why suffer one more day?" There is hope. Don't wait to get help. My primary goal is to help you start a journey of self discovery to realize and experience increased peace, self-compassion, loving kindness and contentment with yourself and in your interpersonal relationships.

Theresa Dotson Alexander is a highly experienced Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of dedicated service in the field of mental health. She provides compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and families facing various challenges. Theresa's extensive education and experience have equipped her with a diverse skill set, enabling her to effectively address a wide range of issues. Her therapeutic approach is focused on helping individuals heal mentally and emotionally, utilizing evidence-based techniques and interventions tailored to the unique needs of her clients.

Life is often stressful and relationships get messy. It’s hard to navigate and work through major life transitions and adjustments especially when they are complex and you are facing more than one at a time. There is hope and there is help available. You are not alone. I believe counseling can be a beneficial healing relationship experience that requires collaboration between client and therapist. I enjoy meeting and working with people, helping connect them to resources, identify their strengths, work through life challenges, and begin healing while offering support, encouragement, and a listening ear.