Therapists in Missouri

At Victor's Crown, many of our client's come to us because they are experiencing difficulty with anxiety, not interested in the things they use to be, feeling like their marriage is about to collapse under the weight of problems or have struggled for years with the secrets of some type of abuse. We offer solutions to these problems. Our ideal clients are individuals who recognize that there are issues in their lives that are creating difficulties for them and are willing to fully participate in the counseling process to achieve the life changes they desire.

I am convinced the client/therapist relationship is one of the most healing aspects of therapy, so I take great care in making sure I treat my clients with honesty, respect, and compassion. In working together, we can create a deep connection and find balance in your life. Through this process we can shine a light on issues that may be causing difficulty and trauma for you.

A lot of resentment can come with aging, whether you yourself are caregiving or you are experiencing changes as you age. It can leave caregivers and seniors feeling stuck without a solution for a way forward to enjoy your life in the midst of hardship or challenges that you are facing with getting older.

You've learned ways to get by, even if they aren't the healthiest options, and you pull it off well, maybe even perfectly. But along the way, you've picked up burdens you can't seem to set down. You're overwhelmed, and some days you aren't sure who you are anymore. There is a small part of you that wonders if maybe there's something more for your life, or if maybe there's a way forward that doesn't feel so hard. I believe healing happens when we are reoriented toward what is truly good for us and entertain the possibility of more of it.

My specialty is working with patients with relationship concerns and adjustment to life circumstances. I enjoy working with young adults and couples and am a certifed sex therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. I have experience working with sexual dysfunctions and interpersonal concerns. I really enjoy working together with patients to analyze problems and am active in providing solutions to problems. Secondarily, I enjoy working with adults and children, evaluating educational and emotional concerns. I have had over 20 years of clinical experience.

Part of being human is the inevitability of encountering difficulty. Most of us accept this quite easily, but it is harder for us to accept *ourselves* while we face that difficulty! So many of our experiences in our families and our culture train us to ignore or get rid of our emotions, so space or compassion for ourselves seem next to impossible. Together and with mutual vulnerability and creativity, my heartfelt wish is to effectively nurture and challenge you, and to help you discover resources within and without to meet your experiences with strength, clarity, and hope.

I truly believe that all people want to and deserve to feel good and be happy. Much of our lives are spent trying to achieve these goals yet we continue to feel disappointed and like something is missing. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships, difficulty with emotions, trauma, shame, or even a general sense of hopelessness or discontentment in life. My hope in therapy is to come alongside you and make sense of what you are feeling and/or experiencing while working toward healing and wholeness in yourself and your relationships.

It would be wonderful if we were all handed a road map to prepare us for the long journey through life. How about I help you illustrate a unique road map tailored to your own personal hills, valleys, and peaks of your life? I’d like to call myself your co-illustrator, here to remind you that you’re in control and your road map doesn’t have to resemble everyone else’s to be great as long as it works for you. My ideal client is someone in search of finding their identity and seeking healing within their lives. I am also interested in helping anyone battling anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or relationship issues.

My ideal client is someone who wants to address the issues that they are struggling with in an empathetic and validating environment. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, or a host of other issues, and they know that when they come to my office they will be working with someone who truly wants to help them. Ideally, their goals would be related to things that they truly care about and want to improve in their lives. My ideal clients wants to find peace within the chaos that everyday life sometimes presents.

There are times when all of us need to talk. We really need another person to just truly listen and hear what we have to share. I am so glad that you are taking that first step in researching therapists, and I’d like to assist you in your journey of life. My name is Holly Jacobs and, I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri operating under the Supervision of Dr. Brenda Bryant. My areas of emphasis include, individual, couples, adolescent and teens counseling, and I believe in an integrated, person-centered approach to counseling, delivered in a safe and judgment-free environment.

Do you struggle with knowing what you want out of life? Do you have a hard time in and out of relationships? I help people to form a meaningful relationship with themself and others. My specialties include women’s concerns, relational and attachment concerns, and disordered eating. Feeling lost in life, the on the edge feeling of anxiety, the weighted down feelings of depression, and preoccupation with weight and food do not need to define you and be a part of your daily life. I have seen clients begin the journey of healing and achieve the healthy and happy life they want.

I have provided counseling and support for adults, adolescents, and families struggling with personal issues and relationship problems for over 25 years. I believe people are doing the best they can but sometimes need to reach out for help and support. I believe we have a purpose in life and sometimes we need help to find that purpose.

Life can be messy, and it is okay to not be okay; but you do not have to face life’s challenges alone. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I believe counseling should be a supportive and compassionate collaboration in which clients are accepted where they are in the present and are valued as the experts of their experiences. Life doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and I will work closely with individuals to consider their relationship with their environments in order to explore areas of strength as well as areas for potential growth.

Do you find yourself feeling lost or confused about who you are? Maybe you're struggling to thrive or even to cope as the world changes around you. Identity struggles, grief, relational challenges, traumatic experiences, health changes, spiritual crises, and other naturally occurring stressors are all potential sources of anxiety that can alter the way we think and feel about ourselves and others in our present moment and moving forward. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I approach each relationship with a person-centered focus, operating holistically through the lens of trauma-informed care, recognizing you as a unique individual.

Taking the steps to find a therapist is a courageous leap in your journey. I take pride in helping clients process difficult emotions and create a new self. Your issue, need, or goal will be unique, but I strive to provide a therapeutic benefit to assist you in this difficult process.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist in the State of Missouri. I have worked as a clinician and within the school setting as an Elementary and Middle School Counselor for 12 years, specializing in individual and group therapy for children and teens.

Thank you for your interest. My ideal client is motivated for change and open to exploring more about themselves.