Grief Therapists in Adair County, MO
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.
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.
Imagine a life where these challenges don't hold you back, where you worry less and have deeper connections to others. I believe in a holistic approach to treatment focusing on mind, body, and soul. Using mindfulness based cognitive therapy, we can prioritize your issues and begin to create the change you have been seeking.
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.
Imagine a life where these challenges don't hold you back, where you worry less and have deeper connections to others. I believe in a holistic approach to treatment focusing on mind, body, and soul. Using mindfulness based cognitive therapy, we can prioritize your issues and begin to create the change you have been seeking.
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.
Whether you’re navigating chronic pain, illness, grief, anxiety, trauma, or depression—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and alone.
My own experiences with chronic pain and illness led me to this work, and they continue to shape how I show up as a therapist: with empathy, curiosity, and deep respect for your story.
Whether you’re navigating chronic pain, illness, grief, anxiety, trauma, or depression—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and alone.
My own experiences with chronic pain and illness led me to this work, and they continue to shape how I show up as a therapist: with empathy, curiosity, and deep respect for your story.
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.
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.
Online Therapists
I work with individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, and more.
I have been trained in helping individuals work on trauma through the use of EMDR. I also utilize a person-centered, solution-focused approach. I have been DBT trained and also work utilizing CBT skills. There is no one size fits all in therapy. I strive to help you find the approach that works best for you.
I work with individuals who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance use, and more.
I have been trained in helping individuals work on trauma through the use of EMDR. I also utilize a person-centered, solution-focused approach. I have been DBT trained and also work utilizing CBT skills. There is no one size fits all in therapy. I strive to help you find the approach that works best for you.
She has specialized training in perinatal mental health and experience working with infertility, pregnancy/infant loss, as well as pregnancy and postpartum related mood and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Lindsey has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, adjustment and relationship issues, trauma, ADHD, and grief/ loss. Additionally, she provides adult ADHD and diagnostic testing. Her therapeutic style is integrative and has a strong basis in person-centered/humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and process-oriented approaches.
She has specialized training in perinatal mental health and experience working with infertility, pregnancy/infant loss, as well as pregnancy and postpartum related mood and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Lindsey has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, adjustment and relationship issues, trauma, ADHD, and grief/ loss. Additionally, she provides adult ADHD and diagnostic testing. Her therapeutic style is integrative and has a strong basis in person-centered/humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and process-oriented approaches.
I help people navigating grief, identity shifts, trauma, and emotional intensity.
You've been told you're too much or maybe you just feel like too much. Emotions, thoughts, patterns you can’t name but carry anyway. You want to stop spiraling and start living in a way that actually feels real and true to you. I offer a space where your complexity is welcome, where we untangle the overwhelm, build something steady, and let softness and strength exist together.
I help people navigating grief, identity shifts, trauma, and emotional intensity.
You've been told you're too much or maybe you just feel like too much. Emotions, thoughts, patterns you can’t name but carry anyway. You want to stop spiraling and start living in a way that actually feels real and true to you. I offer a space where your complexity is welcome, where we untangle the overwhelm, build something steady, and let softness and strength exist together.
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.
I have experience providing to those struggling with a variety of issues, such as substance use, abandonment issues, trauma, PTSD, relationship, domestic abuse, intimacy and sex issues, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, behavior management, divorce, emotion regulation, grief and loss, low self-worth, and parenting issues.
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 have experience providing to those struggling with a variety of issues, such as substance use, abandonment issues, trauma, PTSD, relationship, domestic abuse, intimacy and sex issues, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, behavior management, divorce, emotion regulation, grief and loss, low self-worth, and parenting issues.
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.
If you feel overcome by depression, anxiety or grief or if there has been a great change or the absence of meaning in your life, I can assist you.
I focus on working with clients experiencing depression or anxiety, grief/ loss, relationship issues, self-esteem, men's mental health issues, I also enjoy working with people in poly-amorous relationships and neurodivergent people. I use a client-centered approach to therapy, focused on processing emotion, developing awareness, and moving towards goals.
If you feel overcome by depression, anxiety or grief or if there has been a great change or the absence of meaning in your life, I can assist you.
I focus on working with clients experiencing depression or anxiety, grief/ loss, relationship issues, self-esteem, men's mental health issues, I also enjoy working with people in poly-amorous relationships and neurodivergent people. I use a client-centered approach to therapy, focused on processing emotion, developing awareness, and moving towards goals.
Much of my background includes community mental health and school-based counseling services to teens for various concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, coping with substance abuse within the family, school avoidance, self-esteem, suicidality, self-harm behaviors, and more.
I utilize a strengths-based approach to develop client-centered goals that implement evidence-based practices of CBT or CPT based on the client's specific needs.
Much of my background includes community mental health and school-based counseling services to teens for various concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, coping with substance abuse within the family, school avoidance, self-esteem, suicidality, self-harm behaviors, and more.
I utilize a strengths-based approach to develop client-centered goals that implement evidence-based practices of CBT or CPT based on the client's specific needs.
I come alongside individuals, couples, and families, offering a significant amount of experience working with clients in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, marital and relationship issues, and addiction and recovery.
You’re feeling broken. I can help you pick up the pieces. You want more out of life. Maybe you want a more healthy, vibrant marriage. Maybe you want to let go of anger and resentments from past traumas that are stealing your peace and joy today. Maybe you want to say “no” more-without feeling guilty. You are not your problems. You are full of possibilities that are just waiting to be discovered.
I come alongside individuals, couples, and families, offering a significant amount of experience working with clients in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, marital and relationship issues, and addiction and recovery.
You’re feeling broken. I can help you pick up the pieces. You want more out of life. Maybe you want a more healthy, vibrant marriage. Maybe you want to let go of anger and resentments from past traumas that are stealing your peace and joy today. Maybe you want to say “no” more-without feeling guilty. You are not your problems. You are full of possibilities that are just waiting to be discovered.
I specialize in depression, suicidality, and grief, to name a few, and with these topics, I believe one of the key things is to know you're not alone.
I provide a genuine and authentic space to validate your feelings, and help you figure out what your strengths are, allowing us to use that to your advantage. Everyone goes through tough times and just because you may think that people have it 'worse' than you, doesn't discount your experiences. Life is complicated and difficult, the last thing anyone needs is any shame or pressure for struggling. You're stronger than you realize and I'll be here along side you to remind you!
I specialize in depression, suicidality, and grief, to name a few, and with these topics, I believe one of the key things is to know you're not alone.
I provide a genuine and authentic space to validate your feelings, and help you figure out what your strengths are, allowing us to use that to your advantage. Everyone goes through tough times and just because you may think that people have it 'worse' than you, doesn't discount your experiences. Life is complicated and difficult, the last thing anyone needs is any shame or pressure for struggling. You're stronger than you realize and I'll be here along side you to remind you!
Why not incorporate counseling in your life to work on your self-esteem, school/work stress, grief, parental relationships, or even the current uneasiness of our changing world.
My philosophy of healing encompasses a supportive environment, compassion, and fostering confidence. My treatment modalities incorporate tools to help you take control of your life. Your first session will leave you with direction and a calm about what counseling can mean for you.
Why not incorporate counseling in your life to work on your self-esteem, school/work stress, grief, parental relationships, or even the current uneasiness of our changing world.
My philosophy of healing encompasses a supportive environment, compassion, and fostering confidence. My treatment modalities incorporate tools to help you take control of your life. Your first session will leave you with direction and a calm about what counseling can mean for you.
If you are an individual experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, stress or loneliness, reach out to me and we will work together to uncover the root of your unhappiness and find ways to implement positive change.
Couples and Adult Individual Therapy are my specialities. I am passionate about helping couples identify their negative patterns, express their unmet needs, and repair their relationship injuries; deepening the trust and bond they once shared as a couple. I also work with individuals to find the insights and tools they need to navigate life's challenges and transitions. 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.
If you are an individual experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, stress or loneliness, reach out to me and we will work together to uncover the root of your unhappiness and find ways to implement positive change.
Couples and Adult Individual Therapy are my specialities. I am passionate about helping couples identify their negative patterns, express their unmet needs, and repair their relationship injuries; deepening the trust and bond they once shared as a couple. I also work with individuals to find the insights and tools they need to navigate life's challenges and transitions. 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.
She has experience providing effective therapy to those struggling with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Suicidal Ideation, Grief and loss, anger management, building healthy relationships as well as many others.
Julie has 20 plus years of clinical experience, with her main focus being the effective treatment of PTSD. Julie has provided therapy to combat Veterans as well as Veterans struggling with trauma due to military sexual trauma for over 13 years. Julie values the process of building trust, rapport and safety with her clients, as this is the bedrock of the therapeutic relationship. Julie is certified in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, an evidence-based treatment for PTSD.
She has experience providing effective therapy to those struggling with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Suicidal Ideation, Grief and loss, anger management, building healthy relationships as well as many others.
Julie has 20 plus years of clinical experience, with her main focus being the effective treatment of PTSD. Julie has provided therapy to combat Veterans as well as Veterans struggling with trauma due to military sexual trauma for over 13 years. Julie values the process of building trust, rapport and safety with her clients, as this is the bedrock of the therapeutic relationship. Julie is certified in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, an evidence-based treatment for PTSD.
I support clients experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
I have been working with clients who have experienced traumatic and stressful life experiences and are navigating the symptoms that evolve from those experiences, such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic systems, and stress.
I support clients experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
I have been working with clients who have experienced traumatic and stressful life experiences and are navigating the symptoms that evolve from those experiences, such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic systems, and stress.
Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.