Elders (65+) Therapists in Adair County, MO

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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 help seniors, caregivers, and adult children of seniors move through life with less stress and find more hope, releasing the guilt and anger that often comes with aging and caregiving. 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.
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 help seniors, caregivers, and adult children of seniors move through life with less stress and find more hope, releasing the guilt and anger that often comes with aging and caregiving. 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.

I appreciate working with clients who come from a wide variety of socio-economic, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities, not to mention ages, including students and seniors.
I offer nonjudgemental, empathetic psychotherapy that is client-centered. For couples I use EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) and Gottman's tools for healthy communication.
I appreciate working with clients who come from a wide variety of socio-economic, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities, not to mention ages, including students and seniors.
I offer nonjudgemental, empathetic psychotherapy that is client-centered. For couples I use EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) and Gottman's tools for healthy communication.

In my therapy, authenticity is the cornerstone. I hold a deep respect for your individuality and encourage you to embrace both your strengths and areas for growth. Together, we engage in a collaborative exploration to identify and implement the changes you wish to see in your life.
With extensive experience in the mental health field, I foster a growth-oriented and educational environment, ensuring exceptional care for you. My unwavering dedication to professional excellence and innovative therapeutic techniques makes each session uniquely tailored to meet your specific needs.
In my therapy, authenticity is the cornerstone. I hold a deep respect for your individuality and encourage you to embrace both your strengths and areas for growth. Together, we engage in a collaborative exploration to identify and implement the changes you wish to see in your life.
With extensive experience in the mental health field, I foster a growth-oriented and educational environment, ensuring exceptional care for you. My unwavering dedication to professional excellence and innovative therapeutic techniques makes each session uniquely tailored to meet your specific needs.

Clients who have experienced difficulties in life may desire support and encouragement as they process events and navigate life changes.
Clients who have experienced difficulties in life may desire support and encouragement as they process events and navigate life changes.

If you find yourself struggling from such feelings as being overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, or depressed, I can provide effective therapy for your distress. Life can be extremely challenging and it is healthy to reach out for help when we feel stuck and unable to make changes. Listening carefully to your concerns and your story, we will work together to achieve your goals in a safe, supportive atmosphere.
If you find yourself struggling from such feelings as being overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, or depressed, I can provide effective therapy for your distress. Life can be extremely challenging and it is healthy to reach out for help when we feel stuck and unable to make changes. Listening carefully to your concerns and your story, we will work together to achieve your goals in a safe, supportive atmosphere.

Hi, I'm Cheryl. In the counseling journey, I hope to come alongside you as you wrestle with the inherent difficulties and struggles associated with life. Damaged relationships, disappointments, insecurities, hurt, trauma, and anxieties... it all can be overwhelming and debilitating as times. But I believe healing is possible! I also bring my Christian faith to our work together for those desiring to include their Christian faith.
Hi, I'm Cheryl. In the counseling journey, I hope to come alongside you as you wrestle with the inherent difficulties and struggles associated with life. Damaged relationships, disappointments, insecurities, hurt, trauma, and anxieties... it all can be overwhelming and debilitating as times. But I believe healing is possible! I also bring my Christian faith to our work together for those desiring to include their Christian faith.

I love supporting people who want change in their lives and are willing to work for it. Those who are looking for unbiased support and guidance from a professional who is dedicated to empowering people to live fulfilling lives.
I love supporting people who want change in their lives and are willing to work for it. Those who are looking for unbiased support and guidance from a professional who is dedicated to empowering people to live fulfilling lives.

I help you create breakthroughs to greater Health, Wealth, Relationships and Impact. A breakthrough in one area can help you create breakthroughs in all the others. I help you find connect the dots, create new possibilities, let go of old patterns that no longer serve you, become the person you want to be, and get the results you need and want in your life. Just imagine what would be possible for you if you were really tuned in to your best inner promptings and felt courageous and confident enough to really go for your dreams. Almost anything would be possible for you, right?
I help you create breakthroughs to greater Health, Wealth, Relationships and Impact. A breakthrough in one area can help you create breakthroughs in all the others. I help you find connect the dots, create new possibilities, let go of old patterns that no longer serve you, become the person you want to be, and get the results you need and want in your life. Just imagine what would be possible for you if you were really tuned in to your best inner promptings and felt courageous and confident enough to really go for your dreams. Almost anything would be possible for you, right?

I will work with you as an individual/couple/family by assessing what is most important to you in achieving a positive outcome that you decide you would like to achieve. I have been in private practice since 1993 completing post graduate work at Menninger Foundation. I am a Certified Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP and Ericksonian hypnosis, both which facilitate change as defined by the client with issues such as PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, unwanted addictive behaviors as well as behaviors that just aren't working for you. I work with individuals and couples.
I will work with you as an individual/couple/family by assessing what is most important to you in achieving a positive outcome that you decide you would like to achieve. I have been in private practice since 1993 completing post graduate work at Menninger Foundation. I am a Certified Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP and Ericksonian hypnosis, both which facilitate change as defined by the client with issues such as PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, unwanted addictive behaviors as well as behaviors that just aren't working for you. I work with individuals and couples.

Life is full of many ups, downs, and in-betweens. It is challenging and even devastating. If you are in a place in your life that is difficult, counseling can be helpful. A key part of counseling is the therapeutic relationship established between client and therapist. I will give you a safe space where you can come as you are, without judgement, to feel seen and heard. I believe in slowing down and looking at the emotions we hold. Our emotions are important in guiding us in life with our belief systems.
Life is full of many ups, downs, and in-betweens. It is challenging and even devastating. If you are in a place in your life that is difficult, counseling can be helpful. A key part of counseling is the therapeutic relationship established between client and therapist. I will give you a safe space where you can come as you are, without judgement, to feel seen and heard. I believe in slowing down and looking at the emotions we hold. Our emotions are important in guiding us in life with our belief systems.

Hello! My specialties include: Substance Use/Addictions; Grief and Loss; Life Transitions as well as Anxiety and Depression. In addition, I have experience as a Spiritual and Christian counselor. People pursue counseling for a variety of reasons. Emotional pain is often associated with one's desire to seek professional help. A client's expressed needs, issues and goals are vital to moving forward with the development of individualized treatment goals.
Hello! My specialties include: Substance Use/Addictions; Grief and Loss; Life Transitions as well as Anxiety and Depression. In addition, I have experience as a Spiritual and Christian counselor. People pursue counseling for a variety of reasons. Emotional pain is often associated with one's desire to seek professional help. A client's expressed needs, issues and goals are vital to moving forward with the development of individualized treatment goals.

I have dedicated decades to helping others in one capacity or another and started my career as a nurse. I have training in numerous therapeutic interventions and strive for excellence in my work. I will work to provide you, your child and/or your family with the highest quality service in order to help you achieve your goals in therapy and in life. I will work with you in a way that builds on your strengths and potential, and challenges you to take your life to the next level.
I have dedicated decades to helping others in one capacity or another and started my career as a nurse. I have training in numerous therapeutic interventions and strive for excellence in my work. I will work to provide you, your child and/or your family with the highest quality service in order to help you achieve your goals in therapy and in life. I will work with you in a way that builds on your strengths and potential, and challenges you to take your life to the next level.

I hope to provide a calm, compassionate space to address events that have been painful and overwhelming. To be able to grieve the losses that inevitably occur. To have a space to address shame, confusion and pain that comes with trauma and/or losses. To transform self-criticism into self-acceptance. My hope is that in working together, you could find the centered connectedness within yourself, your body, your mind and spirit and with others.
I hope to provide a calm, compassionate space to address events that have been painful and overwhelming. To be able to grieve the losses that inevitably occur. To have a space to address shame, confusion and pain that comes with trauma and/or losses. To transform self-criticism into self-acceptance. My hope is that in working together, you could find the centered connectedness within yourself, your body, your mind and spirit and with others.

Do you find yourself struggling through day-to-day life? Whether you’re going through a big life transition such as a divorce or a new baby, or you find yourself anxious or depressed for a reason you can’t seem to figure out, you may need someone to help. I can walk with you through the ups and downs of your life, listening without judgment and helping you get to the root of the issue.
Do you find yourself struggling through day-to-day life? Whether you’re going through a big life transition such as a divorce or a new baby, or you find yourself anxious or depressed for a reason you can’t seem to figure out, you may need someone to help. I can walk with you through the ups and downs of your life, listening without judgment and helping you get to the root of the issue.