Marriage Counseling Therapists in Pettis County, MO

Does saying “I Do” feel like a life sentence? Relationships struggling to maintain trust, communication, connection, and undirectional flow can quickly begin to feel like a prison sentence. Escalated arguments, time management, career conflicts, financial strain, intimacy, and sexual issues slam the cell door closed, isolating partners from their dreams, goals, and desires. Feeling stuck, stressed, and sad while caught in a never-ending cycle of negativity and blame causes a downward spiral of depression, anger, and frustration.

I specialize in High-performance individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure, Parents who want to understand what their child needs in education (gifted or learning difficulties), and Attorneys that want fair and honest data to decide what needs to happen in complex child custody cases. As someone who has lived in these scenarios, I've developed tools and techniques to help you find the answers you need. Whether you are worried about your child, feeling burned out, or need an accurate assessment for court, I'll strive to give you the care and attention I'd want for my own family.

Are you feeling stuck and confused about how to manage stress in your life? Do you have a problem(s)/decision(s) that you are not sure how to resolve? Sometimes the thought of seeking a therapist can be scary and intimidating. You may discover, it can ease the struggles that often appear in one's life. I have been a clinician for over 20 yrs with experience from a variety of settings, such as, private practice, in-patient and outpatient behavioral health. I am dedicated to making your journey easier. Whether you are faced with a daily stressor or have major concerns, I am here to support you to find comfort and solutions regarding your challenges.

After retiring as Director of Counseling at Lindenwood University, I moved to Warren County; I live in Wright City and now practice videotherapy from my home office. I have been an LPC in Missouri since 1987, and the author of two books. I very much enjoy working with clients; I have a professional, energetic, friendly style. As a systems therapist, I approach clients in an interdependent manner... never in isolation. Even when working with individual clients, I am mindful of how their myriad relationships affect them...and how they affect others. I think of all clients psycho-biologically. IFS and ketamine are new interests.

Embarking on counseling is an acknowledgment of your inner strength. Today marks a step toward wholeness, and I'm excited to support you in relationships, parenthood, anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief. A path awaits, promising change, healing, restoration, and relief. Hope is not a distant dream; it's tangible. In anxiety, trauma, or marriage challenges, there's hope within you, guiding you gently. If holding onto hope is hard now, I'm here to hold it for you. Hope isn't abstract; it shapes your journey. Taking a healing step is tough, but together we'll find your strength.

Thank you for clicking on my page. I have been where you are. Searching for the right therapist can be challenging, and I want to make this step easier for you by letting you know: this is about you! Let’s be honest, you are facing challenges that brought you here. Maybe you are having challenges in relationships or marriage, perhaps you are overwhelmed by grief, or you might be haunted by the effects of a traumatic past. Regardless of the challenge, the pain is real and you need help! It’s not about me. It’s about you and your journey towards rising beyond the pain, to shine your light and have healthy relationships.

Otto & Kansas City Family Therapy Assoc. assist with personal dilemmas such as marital and relationship issues, divorce, illness, parenting and child concerns, partner relationship problems, anxiety & depression, eating disorders and obesity. There are several therapist here that have very advanced training.They provide education and training to other therapist, clergy, etc. on how families work.

We are not meant to live life alone, but rather deeply involved in relationships. Some of these relationships are highly successful, while others have come with great loss, significant struggle or just the every day difficulty of learning to live and enjoy life with another person. I believe in the value of working through personal problems in the context of building stronger relationships. I will help you work through this on a personal level or with whomever you are needing to have a restored relationship with.

Hi! I am a trauma-informed,licensed marriage and family therapist that works with individuals, couples and families. I facilitate a warm, caring, and open space where clients can explore their emotions, attachment styles, build resilience, and discover inner strengths. My typical client is a high achieving/perfectionist type personality learning better ways of managing these symptoms and internal processes. I facilitate a deeper understanding of where present symptoms stem from (the root). I specialize in Anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loss, parenting, trauma, infertility/RPL and couples. Www.newmoontherapyllc.org

As a mental health clinician for over 10 years, I strive to provide excellence in behavioral healthcare. Services include therapy for teens, adults, individuals, couples, and families. My goal is to assist you in improving your emotional health and wellbeing. We will work together to establish your goals, and focus treatment on your areas of concern. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, abuse, grief and loss, relationship/family distress, chronic health conditions, stress and life changes. I use evidence based treatment approaches that will be tailored to meet your needs.

People get stuck. We can work together to help you find your way. We will first start with stabilizing presenting concerns then team together to resolve underlying issues. Through our collaboration we will build resilience and capacity to respond to life. Let's figure this out.

Is life not what you envisioned it to be? Tired of the same fight? Discover PERMANENT solutions to repetitive problems! Specializing in individuals and couples. 35+ YEARS EXPERIENCE HELPING PEOPLE REDEFINE THEIR LIFE COURSE. COUPLES: Discover permanent solutions to repetitive problems. I provide pre/post marital therapy. New relationships welcome! IT IS POSSIBLE TO RECAPTURE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE! LIFE TRANSITION: (Divorce, Loss, Retirement, Empty nesting, Middle-age Slump. Learn to redirect and rejuvenate your life course and find meaning from change, struggle, and transition.

I provide a warm, safe and confidential environment for people to explore life's challenges to create positive changes and healing in their life. I focus on client strengths and their goals, and provide strategies for handling conflict, communication, anxiety, and problem-solving.

Wounds often shape our life's choices without our knowledge of their presence. Life is hard and these wounds can wear on us over time. Are you unsure if you're struggling with an addiction and you feel like your substance may be wreaking havoc on your life and your relationships? It takes courage to ask for help. I can meet you where you are and we can explore this together in an environment that is free of shame and judgement. Successful therapy involves a collaborative relationship where clients risk to uncover wounds and challenge unhelpful family structures.

Do you want a better relationship, but aren't sure how to get past the hurdles? I can help. If you feel like you aren't connecting, not communicating well, have grown apart, or that misunderstandings and arguments are causing hurt, I offer tools to help you hit pause, leverage your emotions, and engage more effectively with one another. If you want to take a comprehensive and structured approach to looking at your marriage and want to try something a little different than traditional therapy, I offer a unique way of working with couples.