Female Therapists in Adair County, MO
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 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.
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.
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.
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?
You’re doing your best, but life still feels overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, grief, trauma, or anger, you don’t have to go through it alone. I also have experience in working with clients that have bipolar disorder and LBGTQIA concerns. Therapy can be a space to breathe, process, and move forward with clarity. I work with adults of all ages facing a wide range of concerns—helping them untangle thoughts, build resilience, and create lasting change. If you're ready to feel more grounded and in control, let’s take the next step together.
You’re doing your best, but life still feels overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, grief, trauma, or anger, you don’t have to go through it alone. I also have experience in working with clients that have bipolar disorder and LBGTQIA concerns. Therapy can be a space to breathe, process, and move forward with clarity. I work with adults of all ages facing a wide range of concerns—helping them untangle thoughts, build resilience, and create lasting change. If you're ready to feel more grounded and in control, let’s take the next step together.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Online Therapists
My name is Melinda (Dawn) East, LCSW. I have been in private practice for 25+ years. My approach to therapy is client centered and strength based. I utilize an eclectic approach pulling from many disciplines: cognitive, behavioral, trauma focused, psychodynamic. My goal is to provide hope, healing and growth to my clients. My areas of expertise are: trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and LBGTQIA.
My name is Melinda (Dawn) East, LCSW. I have been in private practice for 25+ years. My approach to therapy is client centered and strength based. I utilize an eclectic approach pulling from many disciplines: cognitive, behavioral, trauma focused, psychodynamic. My goal is to provide hope, healing and growth to my clients. My areas of expertise are: trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and LBGTQIA.
Therapy is a big step for many of us, and I'm glad that you are here. I've worked as a therapist for several years and enjoy the clarity, relief, and enlightenment that it can bring into someone's life. I believe in a solution-focused approach to therapy and working together toward your goals. Whether our work is building coping or communication skills, processing trauma, or exploring triggers or anxieties, I aim to provide support and feedback along the way. I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and EMDR therapy.
Therapy is a big step for many of us, and I'm glad that you are here. I've worked as a therapist for several years and enjoy the clarity, relief, and enlightenment that it can bring into someone's life. I believe in a solution-focused approach to therapy and working together toward your goals. Whether our work is building coping or communication skills, processing trauma, or exploring triggers or anxieties, I aim to provide support and feedback along the way. I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and EMDR therapy.
Ready to Heal Your Freedom Wings? I'm Cassandra Elledge and I am here to be a guide on your healing journey as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Got trauma? What about anxiety or depression? Do you find yourself triggered emotionally? Or maybe you’re struggling with something else? I am here and passionate about supporting others in their healing process, using a holistic approach that connects the mind and body. Together, we’ll explore negative patterns, get to the root of what's holding you back, and let go of any stuck emotions. There’s so much we can do together! Hit me up and let’s get started!
Ready to Heal Your Freedom Wings? I'm Cassandra Elledge and I am here to be a guide on your healing journey as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Got trauma? What about anxiety or depression? Do you find yourself triggered emotionally? Or maybe you’re struggling with something else? I am here and passionate about supporting others in their healing process, using a holistic approach that connects the mind and body. Together, we’ll explore negative patterns, get to the root of what's holding you back, and let go of any stuck emotions. There’s so much we can do together! Hit me up and let’s get started!
I am a trauma therapist. I specialize in working with clients that have experienced adverse life events that have impacted their daily functioning and quality of life. Their voice has been lost, and they need some help working through past traumas to gain the confidence to advocate for themselves.
I am a trauma therapist. I specialize in working with clients that have experienced adverse life events that have impacted their daily functioning and quality of life. Their voice has been lost, and they need some help working through past traumas to gain the confidence to advocate for themselves.
Hi, I am Barb and have been a clinical social worker for over 25 years. I currently hold a Missouri license but have lived in California for the last 6 years to be closer to family.
Hi, I am Barb and have been a clinical social worker for over 25 years. I currently hold a Missouri license but have lived in California for the last 6 years to be closer to family.
Sha-Lai Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Dr. Sha-Lai and I'm curious: Have you ever felt stuck, unmotivated, unfulfilled or invisible? Wish you had someone to help you find your passion? Or help hold you accountable? If you said yes to any of those questions, I can relate!
Whether you're experiencing fear, insecurities, feelings of rejection and abandonment, dealing with broken homes or relationships, church trauma or a host of other feelings and situations, I'm here to help. You can book with me via "my website" to your right. Let me help you shift from stuck to starting to success.
My name is Dr. Sha-Lai and I'm curious: Have you ever felt stuck, unmotivated, unfulfilled or invisible? Wish you had someone to help you find your passion? Or help hold you accountable? If you said yes to any of those questions, I can relate!
Whether you're experiencing fear, insecurities, feelings of rejection and abandonment, dealing with broken homes or relationships, church trauma or a host of other feelings and situations, I'm here to help. You can book with me via "my website" to your right. Let me help you shift from stuck to starting to success.
Morgan Pemberton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65203
Waitlist for new clients
If you are searching for a therapist at this time, it likely means that something in your life is not working the way you would want it to. I want to help you through this difficult time, and build the skills and abilities needed to, not only deal with this current concern, but also develop the psychological flexibility to deal with whatever comes up in the future as well. I believe in taking a collaborative approach with my clients to help them lead their lives the way they want to. Taking the first step is great! Let's talk to help you continue on this journey.
If you are searching for a therapist at this time, it likely means that something in your life is not working the way you would want it to. I want to help you through this difficult time, and build the skills and abilities needed to, not only deal with this current concern, but also develop the psychological flexibility to deal with whatever comes up in the future as well. I believe in taking a collaborative approach with my clients to help them lead their lives the way they want to. Taking the first step is great! Let's talk to help you continue on this journey.
I am excepting NEW client openings! I will help you make goals and achieve your goals. We work together to get your life back on track. Let me help you with life situations, trauma, relationships, substance use. I will listen to you without judgment in a safe and confidential environment. I am a certified addictions counselor with 15 years plus experience and have my EMDR certification since 2022. I work with adults and adolescence. I have a Master's degree in Counseling and in Criminal Justice. I provide counseling for individual's, couples, and families.
I am excepting NEW client openings! I will help you make goals and achieve your goals. We work together to get your life back on track. Let me help you with life situations, trauma, relationships, substance use. I will listen to you without judgment in a safe and confidential environment. I am a certified addictions counselor with 15 years plus experience and have my EMDR certification since 2022. I work with adults and adolescence. I have a Master's degree in Counseling and in Criminal Justice. I provide counseling for individual's, couples, and families.
Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.