Men's Issues Therapists in Willard, MO
Pursuing Peace is a non-profit that exist to help people find quality mental health treatment available to help clients deal with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & intimacy related issues. I have worked in social work and ministry as well as tradition therapy, and all these have helped me grow and learn how to better serve my clients. It has been my experience that collaborating with clients to help facilitate healing and growth is empowering and transformative for them. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and peace-filled life and look forward to walking beside you on that journey.
Pursuing Peace is a non-profit that exist to help people find quality mental health treatment available to help clients deal with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & intimacy related issues. I have worked in social work and ministry as well as tradition therapy, and all these have helped me grow and learn how to better serve my clients. It has been my experience that collaborating with clients to help facilitate healing and growth is empowering and transformative for them. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and peace-filled life and look forward to walking beside you on that journey.
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Kevin B Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65801 (Online Only)
Free 15 min. Phone Consultation - I specialize in a few types of clients - Couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals who live under a constant state of frustration in life. I have a lot of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you are picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics or struggling to escape the things that beat you down, I am honored to pull up a chair and begin sorting through the mess in your first session.
Free 15 min. Phone Consultation - I specialize in a few types of clients - Couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals who live under a constant state of frustration in life. I have a lot of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you are picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics or struggling to escape the things that beat you down, I am honored to pull up a chair and begin sorting through the mess in your first session.
Eric Gregory
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65802
I come to the counseling room as a fellow traveller with a strong desire to create emotional and spiritual safety, regardless of what must be faced. Much of my experience has been focused on helping men find hope and a voice amid brokenness, loneliness, and relational trouble. I meet with individuals wrestling with anxiety, depression, past or present abuse, sexual confusion, sexual addiction, and spiritual and emotional health in general. Real relief and real growth are really possible!
I come to the counseling room as a fellow traveller with a strong desire to create emotional and spiritual safety, regardless of what must be faced. Much of my experience has been focused on helping men find hope and a voice amid brokenness, loneliness, and relational trouble. I meet with individuals wrestling with anxiety, depression, past or present abuse, sexual confusion, sexual addiction, and spiritual and emotional health in general. Real relief and real growth are really possible!
Ashley J Eastman
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65802 (Online Only)
Life can feel overwhelming. Painful experiences, trauma, anxiety, and conflicts can alter life. It can lead us to shy away from vulnerability. We boast about independence and feel obligated to be everyone's 'person'. We often set high expectations. We decide we have to be the strong one, reliable one, the one to 'fix it.' Aiming for perfection that doesn't exist, all while silently struggling, feeling alone and exhausted, fighting for control, the ability to predict all while feeling nothing is predictable.
Life can feel overwhelming. Painful experiences, trauma, anxiety, and conflicts can alter life. It can lead us to shy away from vulnerability. We boast about independence and feel obligated to be everyone's 'person'. We often set high expectations. We decide we have to be the strong one, reliable one, the one to 'fix it.' Aiming for perfection that doesn't exist, all while silently struggling, feeling alone and exhausted, fighting for control, the ability to predict all while feeling nothing is predictable.
Ian Guthrie - Trauma & Relationship Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Springfield, MO 65801 (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the different aspects of life we're somehow supposed to juggle? Do your unpredictable moods and anxiety affect your relationships? Have you ever felt like you just don't know what the next step should be in your life? You can overcome these challenges. And you don't have to do it alone. I specialize in helping those with anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles take those next steps with confidence, repair relationships, and bring growth and new insight to their lives.
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the different aspects of life we're somehow supposed to juggle? Do your unpredictable moods and anxiety affect your relationships? Have you ever felt like you just don't know what the next step should be in your life? You can overcome these challenges. And you don't have to do it alone. I specialize in helping those with anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles take those next steps with confidence, repair relationships, and bring growth and new insight to their lives.
I help artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs get free of burdens and become who they are meant to be. I'm an artist myself, and I listen carefully to help frame the problems, make sense of the story, and raise the important questions for you, and I help you step into your experience more fully. I'm warm, open-minded, flexible; at the same time, I'm direct and to the point. Developing a good relationship with you is always number one; it's at the core of what I do.
I help artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs get free of burdens and become who they are meant to be. I'm an artist myself, and I listen carefully to help frame the problems, make sense of the story, and raise the important questions for you, and I help you step into your experience more fully. I'm warm, open-minded, flexible; at the same time, I'm direct and to the point. Developing a good relationship with you is always number one; it's at the core of what I do.
Scott Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, PCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65806 (Online Only)
Being a man is hard enough. Then, trying to open up to someone and work on your struggles while getting in touch with your emotions and feelings. Talk about a challenge. Not to mention the feeling in the back of your mind that a female therapist is judging you. I get the struggle. As men, we have been conditioned and groomed to be a certain way. It's not that we aren't enough or that we are the enemy. We haven't been shown how to address what's going on in our body and mind. My services are for those wanting a nonjudgmental approach while also being held accountable on their path to an evolving self.
Being a man is hard enough. Then, trying to open up to someone and work on your struggles while getting in touch with your emotions and feelings. Talk about a challenge. Not to mention the feeling in the back of your mind that a female therapist is judging you. I get the struggle. As men, we have been conditioned and groomed to be a certain way. It's not that we aren't enough or that we are the enemy. We haven't been shown how to address what's going on in our body and mind. My services are for those wanting a nonjudgmental approach while also being held accountable on their path to an evolving self.
At Journey Health we focus on working with individuals and families who are struggling. Our goal is to help guide you to a place of strength and rest. My team and I are committed to doing what is best for our clients both in practice and policy. We are a low barrier and person-focused practice that invests in people and the powerful relationship that can come from a counselor. Whether you have a child or loved one who struggles with challenging behaviors, or if you wrestle with depression, anxiety or major life changes, we have experience helping to find solutions for you and your loved ones.
At Journey Health we focus on working with individuals and families who are struggling. Our goal is to help guide you to a place of strength and rest. My team and I are committed to doing what is best for our clients both in practice and policy. We are a low barrier and person-focused practice that invests in people and the powerful relationship that can come from a counselor. Whether you have a child or loved one who struggles with challenging behaviors, or if you wrestle with depression, anxiety or major life changes, we have experience helping to find solutions for you and your loved ones.
Kevin Pittenger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65806
Having a hard time picking out a therapist that might fit? It's definitely one of the most challenging first steps on your journey. Let me help you out! Give me a call and see if I've got the right personality to match yours! If I don't, I've been in this profession long enough to connect you with someone that might be better suited for your needs. If I am not exactly the right therapist for you, I'm confident we can work together and find someone who is.
Having a hard time picking out a therapist that might fit? It's definitely one of the most challenging first steps on your journey. Let me help you out! Give me a call and see if I've got the right personality to match yours! If I don't, I've been in this profession long enough to connect you with someone that might be better suited for your needs. If I am not exactly the right therapist for you, I'm confident we can work together and find someone who is.
Ricky Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65801 (Online Only)
Nothing you do seems to help you get out of this. You feel as if you are running in place, repeating yourself. It is time for another cook in the kitchen so to speak. I do not just want to be another person telling you things will be alright or it is fine; just push through. Whether it be depression, anxiety, family adjustment issues, or trauma related issues I am here to help you realize an internal strength you inherently possess.
Nothing you do seems to help you get out of this. You feel as if you are running in place, repeating yourself. It is time for another cook in the kitchen so to speak. I do not just want to be another person telling you things will be alright or it is fine; just push through. Whether it be depression, anxiety, family adjustment issues, or trauma related issues I am here to help you realize an internal strength you inherently possess.
Jordan is a Provisionally Licensed Counselor who has experience working with people struggling with addictions. She is passionate about working with children and military families. Her calming and practical approach is sure to put you at ease. Jordan uses person-centered approaches and interventions that support growth and change.
Jordan is a Provisionally Licensed Counselor who has experience working with people struggling with addictions. She is passionate about working with children and military families. Her calming and practical approach is sure to put you at ease. Jordan uses person-centered approaches and interventions that support growth and change.
Max Messer - Courage To Be
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65806
Accepting new clients with evening availability and a flexible sliding scale! Are you someone who has learned in adulthood that you may be dealing with symptoms of ADHD, Autism, or other neurodivergent concerns? Do you often feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or dissociated? If you are seeking a safe place to explore these concerns and learn tools to manage this new understanding of yourself better, counseling may be what you are looking for. By creating a safe space and a strong therapeutic relationship, I believe we can better understand our genuine selves while developing skills to improve our functioning.
Accepting new clients with evening availability and a flexible sliding scale! Are you someone who has learned in adulthood that you may be dealing with symptoms of ADHD, Autism, or other neurodivergent concerns? Do you often feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or dissociated? If you are seeking a safe place to explore these concerns and learn tools to manage this new understanding of yourself better, counseling may be what you are looking for. By creating a safe space and a strong therapeutic relationship, I believe we can better understand our genuine selves while developing skills to improve our functioning.
Creating a nurturing and trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. My goal is for every client to experience a profound sense of safety and belonging as we embark on a journey of healing and growth together. I believe in a holistic approach to counseling. Helping unlock the innate wisdom within your own body and mind, fostering healing and deep connection with yourself and others.
Creating a nurturing and trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. My goal is for every client to experience a profound sense of safety and belonging as we embark on a journey of healing and growth together. I believe in a holistic approach to counseling. Helping unlock the innate wisdom within your own body and mind, fostering healing and deep connection with yourself and others.
Daeton DeGrant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65801 (Online Only)
The journey to wellness starts with the choice to hope that there is the possibility for tomorrow to be a better day. Our mission is to assist others in finding hope on their journey to wellness by providing practical solution focused options, including therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, education, information, professional development trainings and more.
The journey to wellness starts with the choice to hope that there is the possibility for tomorrow to be a better day. Our mission is to assist others in finding hope on their journey to wellness by providing practical solution focused options, including therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, education, information, professional development trainings and more.
Merri Copeland-Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65801 (Online Only)
Ready for a change? Trust me, I get it... Life is not always easy and never seems to go the way you planned. Not to mention, taking care of your mental health can be difficult for so many reasons. Maybe you have been stuck for a long time and are afraid to ask for help. Maybe you have a full plate dealing with all of life's responsibilities, with not enough time in the day. Or maybe you just don’t know where to start. Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone! Let’s talk about it and figure this thing out together.
Ready for a change? Trust me, I get it... Life is not always easy and never seems to go the way you planned. Not to mention, taking care of your mental health can be difficult for so many reasons. Maybe you have been stuck for a long time and are afraid to ask for help. Maybe you have a full plate dealing with all of life's responsibilities, with not enough time in the day. Or maybe you just don’t know where to start. Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone! Let’s talk about it and figure this thing out together.
Quinn Walsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65803 (Online Only)
Telehealth sessions currently available! The cracks, bumps, potholes, and debris in life’s journey can wear you out. They can make you tired, beat you down, and terrify you to the point of paralysis. Counseling gives you a place of peace, security, and nonjudgmental reflection. I believe that it is my role to help facilitate the change you want in your life. Whether it is the general anxieties of life, specific trauma, or the pain of grief I am skilled to walk with you through the most difficult moments of your life providing you with the support and tools you need to overcome the chaos of it all.
Telehealth sessions currently available! The cracks, bumps, potholes, and debris in life’s journey can wear you out. They can make you tired, beat you down, and terrify you to the point of paralysis. Counseling gives you a place of peace, security, and nonjudgmental reflection. I believe that it is my role to help facilitate the change you want in your life. Whether it is the general anxieties of life, specific trauma, or the pain of grief I am skilled to walk with you through the most difficult moments of your life providing you with the support and tools you need to overcome the chaos of it all.
Big Steps in Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65802
Maybe you are about to get married. Maybe you are in a relationship and haven't yet considered marriage. Maybe you've been married for 5, 13, even 35 years. Every relationship at some point experiences hardship and difficulty. It takes a lot of effort and energy to make a relationship succeed and stay close connected and intimate. Sometimes, it can be very difficult to find the energy, the will, or the motivation to truly give your heart to your partner. Whenever there is brokenness, my goal is to take those broken parts and bring them back together to make a whole relationship again.
Maybe you are about to get married. Maybe you are in a relationship and haven't yet considered marriage. Maybe you've been married for 5, 13, even 35 years. Every relationship at some point experiences hardship and difficulty. It takes a lot of effort and energy to make a relationship succeed and stay close connected and intimate. Sometimes, it can be very difficult to find the energy, the will, or the motivation to truly give your heart to your partner. Whenever there is brokenness, my goal is to take those broken parts and bring them back together to make a whole relationship again.
Dr. Blake Webster holds a PhD in clinical psychology with specialization in depression, anxiety, personality assessment, and family systems therapy. Dr. Webster has a background teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology. Prior to his work in private practice, Dr. Webster worked in both hospital and community settings. He also has a background as a family business executive coach and upon completion of his PhD, received specialized training with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at the VA in Hampton, VA.
Dr. Blake Webster holds a PhD in clinical psychology with specialization in depression, anxiety, personality assessment, and family systems therapy. Dr. Webster has a background teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology. Prior to his work in private practice, Dr. Webster worked in both hospital and community settings. He also has a background as a family business executive coach and upon completion of his PhD, received specialized training with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at the VA in Hampton, VA.
Self-Care is a very important piece of Mental Health Maintenance, especially for College Students. Engaging in routine Self-Care Can help address and aid in reducing symptoms of anxiety. Depressive Symptoms can also be addressed over time with routine self-care. Self-Care is a form of Self-Maintenance that requires one to actively engage in behaviors that promote mental wellness and overall health. With the hustle and bustle of Daily life, most struggle with engaging in self-care and spending quality time with self. Not Prioritizing self can affect your emotions and how you experience things.
Self-Care is a very important piece of Mental Health Maintenance, especially for College Students. Engaging in routine Self-Care Can help address and aid in reducing symptoms of anxiety. Depressive Symptoms can also be addressed over time with routine self-care. Self-Care is a form of Self-Maintenance that requires one to actively engage in behaviors that promote mental wellness and overall health. With the hustle and bustle of Daily life, most struggle with engaging in self-care and spending quality time with self. Not Prioritizing self can affect your emotions and how you experience things.
Julia Leah Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, CCTP, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65890 (Online Only)
Have you noticed unresolved trauma effecting your relationships? Whether you are new to therapy or returning to your journey of healing self-discovery, searching for a therapist can be overwhelming. Be proud that you made it this far. I am a compassionate companion for processing trauma and working with caregivers, the helpers, and those excited to care for — or discover — their own needs. I work with clients seeking to explore a deeper understanding of their attachment, identities, and heal from their past. My practice welcomes those who identify as neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2+, and consensually non-monogamous.
Have you noticed unresolved trauma effecting your relationships? Whether you are new to therapy or returning to your journey of healing self-discovery, searching for a therapist can be overwhelming. Be proud that you made it this far. I am a compassionate companion for processing trauma and working with caregivers, the helpers, and those excited to care for — or discover — their own needs. I work with clients seeking to explore a deeper understanding of their attachment, identities, and heal from their past. My practice welcomes those who identify as neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2+, and consensually non-monogamous.
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Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.