Therapists for Teens in Adair County, MO
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Are you grieving because of a recent diagnosis for yourself or a loved one? Wondering what might have been if you had known sooner and wondering what this means for the future? Do you want to parent your children differently than you were yourself but struggle to know what to do when all you’ve experienced is what NOT to do? Even if you’re figuring it out, do you still worry you will fail? Do you want to become better at setting boundaries with friends, family, your employer, or others in your life? Stand up for yourself AND feel good about it? Even create an exit plan?
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Are you grieving because of a recent diagnosis for yourself or a loved one? Wondering what might have been if you had known sooner and wondering what this means for the future? Do you want to parent your children differently than you were yourself but struggle to know what to do when all you’ve experienced is what NOT to do? Even if you’re figuring it out, do you still worry you will fail? Do you want to become better at setting boundaries with friends, family, your employer, or others in your life? Stand up for yourself AND feel good about it? Even create an exit plan?
How connected do you feel to your significant other? How often do you spend time with your family around the dinner table? I can help you build more caring and satisfying relationships while encouraging each family member to be unique and independent. I work with individual adults, couples, kids and their caregivers, and every combination of family members at home. I assess the interactions between family members as a system. I often focus on communication patterns and behaviors that are hurting your relationships.
How connected do you feel to your significant other? How often do you spend time with your family around the dinner table? I can help you build more caring and satisfying relationships while encouraging each family member to be unique and independent. I work with individual adults, couples, kids and their caregivers, and every combination of family members at home. I assess the interactions between family members as a system. I often focus on communication patterns and behaviors that are hurting your relationships.
Alice Leckenby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
1 Endorsed
Kirksville, MO 63501
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S) with over 10 years’ experience working with families. As a Registered Play Therapist, I use non-directive play therapy to allow children to experience control and increase their ability to make their own healthy decisions.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S) with over 10 years’ experience working with families. As a Registered Play Therapist, I use non-directive play therapy to allow children to experience control and increase their ability to make their own healthy decisions.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 20 years experience in the counseling field. I provide individual therapy to children and adults. I have experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, stress managment, relationship issues and challenges of parenting.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 20 years experience in the counseling field. I provide individual therapy to children and adults. I have experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, stress managment, relationship issues and challenges of parenting.
Whether you are seeking a psychological evaluation or therapy, I offer a safe space for you to be yourself. As an individual, you carry your own story, experiences, and qualities. We don’t all fit into the cookie-cutter labels. I dedicate myself to hearing your story, seeing the full picture, and working to help you further discover your authentic self and strengths. It’s what you deserve!
Whether you are seeking a psychological evaluation or therapy, I offer a safe space for you to be yourself. As an individual, you carry your own story, experiences, and qualities. We don’t all fit into the cookie-cutter labels. I dedicate myself to hearing your story, seeing the full picture, and working to help you further discover your authentic self and strengths. It’s what you deserve!
My ideal clients are curious, motivated, and looking for peace and healing in their life. They are seeking healthier ways to heal and find balance. I work primarily with adults and teens who have experienced trauma, who are just trying to figure out who they are, and people who are seeking an unbiased sounding board. I encourage people to thing about things in broader perspectives and only be limited by their creative self.
My ideal clients are curious, motivated, and looking for peace and healing in their life. They are seeking healthier ways to heal and find balance. I work primarily with adults and teens who have experienced trauma, who are just trying to figure out who they are, and people who are seeking an unbiased sounding board. I encourage people to thing about things in broader perspectives and only be limited by their creative self.
You don’t have to carry it all on your own.
Whether you’re navigating chronic pain, illness, grief, anxiety, trauma, or depression—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. But healing doesn’t have to happen in isolation.
You don’t have to carry it all on your own.
Whether you’re navigating chronic pain, illness, grief, anxiety, trauma, or depression—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. But healing doesn’t have to happen in isolation.
Licensed in MO & CO.
Non-judgmental Stance, Listening, Hope, Trust;
I bring these values to counseling.
My passion is to work with families, couples, and individuals struggling with life's pressures due to immediate circumstances or ongoing difficulties. Finding a therapist you can trust is vital in the process of moving forward and feeling empowered to make changes. I offer a free consultation to ensure a beneficial therapeutic relationship. Relationships help us heal and connect. My intention is to connect in a mutually honest and trusting relationship.
Licensed in MO & CO.
Non-judgmental Stance, Listening, Hope, Trust;
I bring these values to counseling.
My passion is to work with families, couples, and individuals struggling with life's pressures due to immediate circumstances or ongoing difficulties. Finding a therapist you can trust is vital in the process of moving forward and feeling empowered to make changes. I offer a free consultation to ensure a beneficial therapeutic relationship. Relationships help us heal and connect. My intention is to connect in a mutually honest and trusting relationship.
Challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, are made easier when we partner together to explore those experiences in a safe and supportive environment. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in navigating life and accompanying changes.
Challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, are made easier when we partner together to explore those experiences in a safe and supportive environment. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in navigating life and accompanying changes.
Online Therapists
I became a social worker to be the mentor I wish I had as a teenager.
I utilize a Person-Centered approach in providing therapy support. It is based on the belief that people have the natural ability to grow and change. Together, we will utilize your strengths to help you meet and maintain your desired goals.
I became a social worker to be the mentor I wish I had as a teenager.
I utilize a Person-Centered approach in providing therapy support. It is based on the belief that people have the natural ability to grow and change. Together, we will utilize your strengths to help you meet and maintain your desired goals.
Through work with individuals aged teen through adulthood and couples in various differing relationships alike, I have developed expertise in areas like attachment, blended families, and depression and anxiety.
I am an enthusiastic, diligent, and motivated counselor dedicated to helping each client achieve success. While the work can be complicated, I have the empathy, active listening skills and adaptability required to understand and convey even complex needs. I tailor my communication to meet the needs of each client and will meet you in the here and now.
Through work with individuals aged teen through adulthood and couples in various differing relationships alike, I have developed expertise in areas like attachment, blended families, and depression and anxiety.
I am an enthusiastic, diligent, and motivated counselor dedicated to helping each client achieve success. While the work can be complicated, I have the empathy, active listening skills and adaptability required to understand and convey even complex needs. I tailor my communication to meet the needs of each client and will meet you in the here and now.
I’ve been an outpatient therapist for 36 years and have worked with many populations from adolescent through older age.
I use a number of therapeutic approaches and let the client’s needs, concerns, and wishes be the guide as to which I choose. I most often use a Cognitive Behavioral approach along with Mindfulness, support, and insight-oriented techniques.
I’ve been an outpatient therapist for 36 years and have worked with many populations from adolescent through older age.
I use a number of therapeutic approaches and let the client’s needs, concerns, and wishes be the guide as to which I choose. I most often use a Cognitive Behavioral approach along with Mindfulness, support, and insight-oriented techniques.
As one of the owners of Providence Counseling Center, I strive to create an environment that is warm and relaxing for my clients. My goal is to offer support and help individuals develop strategies to help them adapt to the specific challenges in their lives. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
As one of the owners of Providence Counseling Center, I strive to create an environment that is warm and relaxing for my clients. My goal is to offer support and help individuals develop strategies to help them adapt to the specific challenges in their lives. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, or relationship challenges? If you feel stuck or disconnected from your true potential, you’re not alone. Together, we can work to regain control over your emotions, improve your mental well-being, and build healthier relationships. Your goal of living a fulfilling, authentic life is within reach. Let’s start your healing journey today! Reach out to begin building the life you deserve.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, or relationship challenges? If you feel stuck or disconnected from your true potential, you’re not alone. Together, we can work to regain control over your emotions, improve your mental well-being, and build healthier relationships. Your goal of living a fulfilling, authentic life is within reach. Let’s start your healing journey today! Reach out to begin building the life you deserve.
There is value in therapy for every individual. Therapeutic support is especially helpful for individuals who are marginalized by society. This includes (but is certainly not limited to) BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people in ethically non-monogamous relationships, and those of alternative faiths. Assistance is within reach for your concerns, including sexuality and relationships, self-discovery, and processing trauma.
There is value in therapy for every individual. Therapeutic support is especially helpful for individuals who are marginalized by society. This includes (but is certainly not limited to) BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people in ethically non-monogamous relationships, and those of alternative faiths. Assistance is within reach for your concerns, including sexuality and relationships, self-discovery, and processing trauma.
I am a dedicated and experienced counselor with a strong educational background and years of hands-on experience providing guidance and support to individuals and families. I pride myself on being dependable, approachable, and empathetic, with a proven ability to communicate effectively and build trusting relationships. My career has been marked by consistent success in helping clients navigate personal challenges, achieve their goals, and improve their mental well-being.
I am a dedicated and experienced counselor with a strong educational background and years of hands-on experience providing guidance and support to individuals and families. I pride myself on being dependable, approachable, and empathetic, with a proven ability to communicate effectively and build trusting relationships. My career has been marked by consistent success in helping clients navigate personal challenges, achieve their goals, and improve their mental well-being.
Hi, I am Sarah, a licensed counselor and certified eating disorder specialist. I am also a wife and a mother and love to be outdoors as much as possible! Whether you find yourself struggling with your relationship with food, your body, yourself, or your future, you came to the right place. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and families who are experiencing difficulties like eating disorders, body image concerns, perfectionism, anxiety, faith and identity concerns, and trauma. I will help you to experience healing and joy.
Hi, I am Sarah, a licensed counselor and certified eating disorder specialist. I am also a wife and a mother and love to be outdoors as much as possible! Whether you find yourself struggling with your relationship with food, your body, yourself, or your future, you came to the right place. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and families who are experiencing difficulties like eating disorders, body image concerns, perfectionism, anxiety, faith and identity concerns, and trauma. I will help you to experience healing and joy.
A strong therapeutic relationship is the key to effective counseling and achieving positive change. Whether you are the parent of a child who is struggling in this post-pandemic world, a young adult feeling overwhelmed with various aspects of life, or an older individual striving to put things back in order, I'm here to help and look forward to establishing a positive rapport with you or your child.
A strong therapeutic relationship is the key to effective counseling and achieving positive change. Whether you are the parent of a child who is struggling in this post-pandemic world, a young adult feeling overwhelmed with various aspects of life, or an older individual striving to put things back in order, I'm here to help and look forward to establishing a positive rapport with you or your child.
My name is Mattracea Wendleton, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri. I have worked with clients aging from 4 to 70+. My areas of focus, specialties are with individuals who suffer from anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma. I also have some experience with working with couples - both together and individually (sometimes not both partners are willing to attend therapy, so I provide tools for the individual to implement within their relationship).
My name is Mattracea Wendleton, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri. I have worked with clients aging from 4 to 70+. My areas of focus, specialties are with individuals who suffer from anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma. I also have some experience with working with couples - both together and individually (sometimes not both partners are willing to attend therapy, so I provide tools for the individual to implement within their relationship).
Change is hard for everyone. When we are stuck in patterns of behavior, sometimes it can be hard to decide how to take steps to break those patterns. I believe that taking even one small step can make a big impact on our thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help clients take action to break patterns of behavior that are no longer beneficial. I want to help clients identify small sustainable strategies that can help develop and maintain positive changes.
Change is hard for everyone. When we are stuck in patterns of behavior, sometimes it can be hard to decide how to take steps to break those patterns. I believe that taking even one small step can make a big impact on our thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help clients take action to break patterns of behavior that are no longer beneficial. I want to help clients identify small sustainable strategies that can help develop and maintain positive changes.
Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.