Anxiety Therapists in Adair County, MO
Imagine a life where these challenges don't hold you back, where you worry less and have deeper connections to others.
Do you find yourself feeling stressed and overwhelmed, ruminating on thoughts or feeling as though you will never feel good again? These issues have a way of sneaking up on us when we least expect it, especially when we are going through life transitions, grief or loss, or have experienced trauma. It can be challenging to navigate life stressors without the proper tools and support. I can help guide your mental and emotional journey as we work together identifying tools and resources to become your best self.
Imagine a life where these challenges don't hold you back, where you worry less and have deeper connections to others.
Do you find yourself feeling stressed and overwhelmed, ruminating on thoughts or feeling as though you will never feel good again? These issues have a way of sneaking up on us when we least expect it, especially when we are going through life transitions, grief or loss, or have experienced trauma. It can be challenging to navigate life stressors without the proper tools and support. I can help guide your mental and emotional journey as we work together identifying tools and resources to become your best self.
Alice Leckenby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
1 Endorsed
Kirksville, MO 63501
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in trauma therapy, Filial therapy and play therapy addressing issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, self-esteem, attachment, and behavioral issues.
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 specialize in trauma therapy, Filial therapy and play therapy addressing issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, self-esteem, attachment, and behavioral issues.
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.
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 support clients through use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrating modalities to provide a safe and empathetic space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through active listening and collaborative dialogue, I can assist you in gaining insight into challenges and identifying constructive ways to address them.
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 support clients through use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrating modalities to provide a safe and empathetic space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through active listening and collaborative dialogue, I can assist you in gaining insight into challenges and identifying constructive ways to address them.
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.
My goal is to create an envronment in which clients feel heard and validated, provide individuals with coping strategies to navigate challenging situations and uncomfortable emotions and empower clients to strive for a more fulfilling future.
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.
My goal is to create an envronment in which clients feel heard and validated, provide individuals with coping strategies to navigate challenging situations and uncomfortable emotions and empower clients to strive for a more fulfilling future.
Even if you’re figuring it out, do you still worry you will fail?
I work with individuals 16+ with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and other diagnoses. I have 15+ years’ experience working with people of all ages and their families, schools, and other service systems, primarily in substance abuse rehabilitation and case management for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Even if you’re figuring it out, do you still worry you will fail?
I work with individuals 16+ with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and other diagnoses. I have 15+ years’ experience working with people of all ages and their families, schools, and other service systems, primarily in substance abuse rehabilitation and case management for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, grief, trauma, or anger, you don’t have to go through it alone.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience, I offer a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where you’ll be heard and supported. I use evidence-based CBT and solution-focused techniques to help you manage symptoms and feel more empowered in your daily life.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, grief, trauma, or anger, you don’t have to go through it alone.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience, I offer a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where you’ll be heard and supported. I use evidence-based CBT and solution-focused techniques to help you manage symptoms and feel more empowered in your daily life.
I currently work with teenagers and adults and my primary focus areas include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, borderline personality disorder, along with other challenges in life.
I believe the relationship between client and counselor is what can make therapy the most effective. I value being genuine, compassionate, and transparent in order to build rapport with clients and for them to feel comfortable in being authentically themselves. With that, I take a person-centered approach in order to meet the client where they are and provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to process thoughts, emotions, trauma, and learn to cope with life’s challenges.
I currently work with teenagers and adults and my primary focus areas include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, borderline personality disorder, along with other challenges in life.
I believe the relationship between client and counselor is what can make therapy the most effective. I value being genuine, compassionate, and transparent in order to build rapport with clients and for them to feel comfortable in being authentically themselves. With that, I take a person-centered approach in order to meet the client where they are and provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to process thoughts, emotions, trauma, and learn to cope with life’s challenges.
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.
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.
Living with chronic pain, illness, or grief can feel isolating—like no one truly understands. But I do, because I’ve been there too. My own journey led me to become a therapist, and I’m committed to walking alongside you.
Living with chronic pain, illness, or grief can feel isolating—like no one truly understands. But I do, because I’ve been there too. My own journey led me to become a therapist, and I’m committed to walking alongside you.
Online Therapists
Clients has made major positive life changes decreasing symptoms and limitations from Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bi-Polar, substance abuse, and more.
Judy Massman, Licensed Professional counselor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker sand Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for over thirty years. Judy's unique and effective therapy includes CBT, EMDR, DBT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Bibliography, Motivational Therapy, Person Centered Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy.
Clients has made major positive life changes decreasing symptoms and limitations from Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bi-Polar, substance abuse, and more.
Judy Massman, Licensed Professional counselor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker sand Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for over thirty years. Judy's unique and effective therapy includes CBT, EMDR, DBT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Bibliography, Motivational Therapy, Person Centered Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy.
My focus areas include: anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and substance use, among others.
My approach is first to listen and understand to determine what treatment approaches work best for the problems described by the client. My most common theoretical approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT & Trauma-focused CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Solution-focused.
My focus areas include: anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and substance use, among others.
My approach is first to listen and understand to determine what treatment approaches work best for the problems described by the client. My most common theoretical approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT & Trauma-focused CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Solution-focused.
As a person-centered therapist, I attempt to convey the core conditions outlined by Carl Rogers, including empathy, unconditional positive regard, warmth, and genuineness. I believe these conditions are necessary to create an environment where individuals can change and learn, process past and current experiences, and better integrate new information. I have over 10 years of experience counseling children and adults as they address identity development, anxiety & depression, and addiction issues. I am also a Registered Play Therapist.
As a person-centered therapist, I attempt to convey the core conditions outlined by Carl Rogers, including empathy, unconditional positive regard, warmth, and genuineness. I believe these conditions are necessary to create an environment where individuals can change and learn, process past and current experiences, and better integrate new information. I have over 10 years of experience counseling children and adults as they address identity development, anxiety & depression, and addiction issues. I am also a Registered Play Therapist.
I work well with all age groups, but tend to focus on persons struggling with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorders and trauma.
The majority of my clients tend to be teens, adolescents, and young adults struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions. I utilize a combination of theoretical approaches in ny practice to ensure I meet my clients where they are at. Not every approach meets every client's needs, and I want to ensure I provide the best possible treatments.
I work well with all age groups, but tend to focus on persons struggling with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorders and trauma.
The majority of my clients tend to be teens, adolescents, and young adults struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions. I utilize a combination of theoretical approaches in ny practice to ensure I meet my clients where they are at. Not every approach meets every client's needs, and I want to ensure I provide the best possible treatments.
I provide psychotherapy to individuals who are finding themselves stuck, lacking meaning or purpose, struggling internally with depression, anxiety, trauma, or difficult and unhelpful thoughts, and who are seeking active, goal-oriented therapy to help them live a full, rich, meaningful life.
I specialize in evidence-based psychotherapies & mindfulness-based therapies for depression, anxiety and a number of other psychological issues. I also have extensive clinical experience in treating PTSD, combat/military-related trauma, and sexual trauma. I provide treatment exclusively through a secure video platform for added convenience and flexibility.
I provide psychotherapy to individuals who are finding themselves stuck, lacking meaning or purpose, struggling internally with depression, anxiety, trauma, or difficult and unhelpful thoughts, and who are seeking active, goal-oriented therapy to help them live a full, rich, meaningful life.
I specialize in evidence-based psychotherapies & mindfulness-based therapies for depression, anxiety and a number of other psychological issues. I also have extensive clinical experience in treating PTSD, combat/military-related trauma, and sexual trauma. I provide treatment exclusively through a secure video platform for added convenience and flexibility.
If you find yourself struggling from such feelings as being overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, or depressed, I can provide effective therapy for your distress.
My approach is eclectic because you are unique. Through Mind-Body integration, you can learn how to be more calm and focused, to reach your goals, and to live in a way that is more meaningful to you. These results-driven approaches are derived from holistic, traditional, and newer, evidence-based therapies, including neuroscience and mindfulness meditation.
If you find yourself struggling from such feelings as being overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, or depressed, I can provide effective therapy for your distress.
My approach is eclectic because you are unique. Through Mind-Body integration, you can learn how to be more calm and focused, to reach your goals, and to live in a way that is more meaningful to you. These results-driven approaches are derived from holistic, traditional, and newer, evidence-based therapies, including neuroscience and mindfulness meditation.
If you are experiencing anxiety/depression/nightmares/phobias, you’re in the right place.
Because we are all unique and have different goals, I implement treatment that best suits your needs. I offer a person-centered, systemic approach. Your story matters, and with compassion, I can help you discover parts of self that need attention and/or help break down some of those self-limiting beliefs.
If you are experiencing anxiety/depression/nightmares/phobias, you’re in the right place.
Because we are all unique and have different goals, I implement treatment that best suits your needs. I offer a person-centered, systemic approach. Your story matters, and with compassion, I can help you discover parts of self that need attention and/or help break down some of those self-limiting beliefs.
Whether it be anxiety, depression, or grief, we will work with relaxation skills to connect you to your strengths and values so this no longer becomes a burden.
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.
Whether it be anxiety, depression, or grief, we will work with relaxation skills to connect you to your strengths and values so this no longer becomes a burden.
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.
I also have experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, emotion regulation difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, and other developmental disorders.
I believe every person is born with unique strengths and finding deep meaning and purpose in life is vitally important to long term happiness. I’m particularly passionate about working with autistic adults and individuals with developmental disabilities. I take a strengths based approach to empower you to achieve your goals, become more independent, and navigate life’s ups and downs. I might be the right fit for you if you are looking for a safe place to identify your strengths, explore your life experiences, and discover your purpose.
I also have experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, emotion regulation difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, and other developmental disorders.
I believe every person is born with unique strengths and finding deep meaning and purpose in life is vitally important to long term happiness. I’m particularly passionate about working with autistic adults and individuals with developmental disabilities. I take a strengths based approach to empower you to achieve your goals, become more independent, and navigate life’s ups and downs. I might be the right fit for you if you are looking for a safe place to identify your strengths, explore your life experiences, and discover your purpose.
Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.