Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Missouri

I am accepting new clients. I've provided and supervised Mental Health (MH) and Substance Use counseling services for over 25 years in a variety of settings with all age groups. My experience and training has convinced me of several things - relationships define our sense of self; we look to our relationships for comfort and safety; Mental Wellness encompasses a Mind, Body and Spirit approach. I believe successful counseling is a commitment to create a place that allows each person to communicate their needs at a more genuine level and practice more effective ways of relating to others and taking an active role in one's health.

I believe in using a nonjudgmental and supportive approach to therapy - which will allow even the most anxious person to feel comfortable processing through their concerns. I will help guide you to answering your most powerful internal questions.

Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed? I work with adult clients to develop skills to enhance their ability to cope with stressors, manage their symptoms of mental illness, and find healthier ways to balance life’s needs. I am passionate about empowering the strengths and supporting the goals of the individuals I serve. I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based, holistic approach to counseling to focus treatment on your entire self rather than only addressing the symptoms you may be currently experiencing. I am also a Missouri State approved supervisor for pre-licensed counselors seeking LPC licensure.

I graduated from Maryville University with a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling. Since that time I have become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRAADC). I have experience working in Residential Treatment, Outpatient Mental Health Treatment & Individual Therapy. I am confident that we can work together to improve your specific situation.

Carrie draws from cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, emotional freedom, gestalt, and somatic modalities to customize therapeutic care. Carrie is an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), a Certified Vibrational Sound Therapy Practitioner (VSTCP), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).

I work with individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, and more. In therapy, you will gain the tools you need to deal with difficult situations now as well as in the future. You will learn skills to help you navigate past distressing situations. Having these skills will be an asset to you when you do encounter those rough days. The hope is that eventually you will be able to see more positives around you than negatives and maybe even share some of your skills, coping techniques or knowledge with other you may find in a difficult situation.

If you struggle with, depression, anxiety, frustration, or anger issues. If you find yourself a victim of your circumstances, and you want to give up please don't! Do you believe nothing can change for you? Stop that thinking, because that's a lie! Life is a journey. If you have given up today is the day you restart your journey. Health in any form is not a destination because no one can be perfected in the natural. However, you can become comfortable and satisfied with the journey you are on and learn skills to propel yourself forward.

Change takes time and hard work, and frequently also requires compassion, perspectives, and ideas from outside our own minds. Therapy is one way to help make the changes you want in your life. Using compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused models, I help adolescents and adults practice ways to move away from self-defeating behaviors into more peace.

Life is not always easy. Even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help at times to work through the more challenging chapters of life. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whatever you may be struggling with, you should know there is hope for a better tomorrow. It takes courage to take the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, and I am honored to work with you on your healing journey. Remember, we can do hard things.

I provide a professional, friendly, and confidential service to individuals, couples and families with the aim of maintaining and building positive relationships, while cultivating a greater understanding of oneself. I utilize the person-centered approach to therapy infused with brief solution-focused and reality therapy techniques. The focus of our work will be to employ your strengths to develop skills which can lead to life long change.

Life..... It’s hard!! I work with adults, children, and couples. I offer a non-threatening environment in which we will build a relationship grounded in trust. I provide CBT, solution focused therapy, and a person centered approach that allows you to feel comfortable and discover the things you may not know you need, through compassionate conversation and goal centered HARD work we will collaboratively FIGURE IT OUT!!! I also offer EMDR. Call Family Life Counseling and schedule your appointment with me today! I cant wait to meet you! 636-300-9333. MO LIC #2016035164 https://www.family-life-counseling.com/hom

I know that no single therapy approach is the right one for every individual, and so I have experience in a wide range of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Animal-assisted therapy, Trauma Focus Therapy, Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Strength-based Therapy. I enjoy utilizing play and art activities along, with incorporating my therapy dog, Daisy, in therapy sessions to help children feel safe and comfortable. If your youth struggles with things like problematic behaviors, trauma, addictions, mood disorders, or relational conflict, then I would love to help.

Sometimes we all feel a little bit broken, we can get so caught up in what's going wrong or what's not working. Sometimes life get's hard, too much stress at home or work, relationship issues, grief and loss, addiction, depression, anxiety or feeling like we have just lost our way. No matter what is going on, you have taken that first step and you have come to the right place.

Now accepting new clients- I believe everyone has an inner strength and that a large part of my role as a therapist is to assist you in discovering and utilizing whatever that strength may be! It is vital to the therapy process to feel a genuine connection with your therapist, so I focus on establishing rapport and strive to create a safe and open environment in which you can feel comfortable to be yourself. I provide individual therapy and am passionate about helping clients navigate a variety of concerns including: anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum mental health, self-esteem, relationship issues, and life transitions.

I'm here for you, to listen and help work through life's issues to your goals, happiness, and best functioning. Individuals, couples, families, teens, aging, fertility, transgender, LGBTQI+, grief, loss, anxiety, phase of life, addiction, behavioral, medical, chronic, more. I offer support, and compassion in a solution focused, strengths based, informed and confidential environment, custom designed to meet your therapeutic needs. I am CISM-CISD certified, a therapist's therapist (I enjoy working with therapists who want to do their own work), Interactive, Cognitive Behavioral, Integrative, a Generalist. Let's talk.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to research counselors in your area! Finding the right counselor can be the most important part of this journey. We currently have 40+ counselors and 7 admin staff. We offer locations in Pleasant Hill, Warrensburg, Blue Springs, Higginsville, Lone Jack, and Kingsville as well as providing School Based therapy in 15 local school districts. CCC is excited to offer Animal Assisted Therapy at several locations. Clients say they love the escape and have a sense of peace and relaxation. To learn more about our individual counselors and how we can help you, visit our website.

Although starting counseling can be a difficult, I believe that walking into a counselor's office takes strength and courage. I work with adult clients 22 and older who have experienced ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and substance abuse to grow in their confidence and understanding of themselves and I work with them to develop skills they can utilize to reach their therapy goals. Through our sessions, clients feel empowered, make choices aligned with their goals, and can create healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Seeking help can be tough. Some individuals in our society see treatment as a sign of weakness. I learned very early in my career that nothing could be further from the truth. Since earning my MSW in 2015, I have had the privilege of serving both minors and adults dealing with emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, substance use and issues related to grief and loss. I also enjoy helping couples navigate the challenges of their relationship.

Welcome! Are you going through some life changes, facing tough challenges, or just need some support right now? We can work toward reaching your goals together. My approach is collaborative, LGBTQIA+ informed, and client-centered. It's all about meeting your unique needs. Because I'm dedicated to ongoing education, I hold memberships in the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), American Association of Suicidology, and the North American CBT for Psychosis Society. I’ve led numerous trainings on LGBTQIA+ issues, schizophrenia, and suicide prevention. I’m also a Missouri approved Clinical Supervisor.