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Debi Hake
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Ashland, MO 65010
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with relationship concerns, separation/divorce, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and cancer patients/family members.
Do you feel disconnected from your partner or spouse? Are you looking for ways to improve your communication, resolve perpetual conflicts or heal from deep wounds? Do you long for more peace and a sense of calm in your home? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help. I am passionate about helping couples, individuals and families find healing, restoration and hope. I strive to provide a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental environment where you feel validated and equipped to enact changes that help you develop the relationship, family or life that you want to have.
I enjoy working with relationship concerns, separation/divorce, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and cancer patients/family members.
Do you feel disconnected from your partner or spouse? Are you looking for ways to improve your communication, resolve perpetual conflicts or heal from deep wounds? Do you long for more peace and a sense of calm in your home? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help. I am passionate about helping couples, individuals and families find healing, restoration and hope. I strive to provide a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental environment where you feel validated and equipped to enact changes that help you develop the relationship, family or life that you want to have.
(573) 240-8516 View (573) 240-8516
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Barbara J. Scott
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, NCC, MSCC, CGP
Verified Verified
Ashland, MO 65010
Counseling is a wonderful investment in yourself and your relationships, but finding the right counselor is tough. I provide a safe space for clients to pause, reflect, feel, and find their way... Struggling with anxiety, relationship conflict/divorce, loneliness, grief, loss, or major life changes? I bring a depth of life experience and professional training in communication, grief/loss counseling, taming anxiety, & de-escalating/healing relationships. I bring an open, caring, inquisitive, and deeply compassionate presence to our time together. I'm here to sit with you—sometimes to challenge you—but always to truly listen.
Counseling is a wonderful investment in yourself and your relationships, but finding the right counselor is tough. I provide a safe space for clients to pause, reflect, feel, and find their way... Struggling with anxiety, relationship conflict/divorce, loneliness, grief, loss, or major life changes? I bring a depth of life experience and professional training in communication, grief/loss counseling, taming anxiety, & de-escalating/healing relationships. I bring an open, caring, inquisitive, and deeply compassionate presence to our time together. I'm here to sit with you—sometimes to challenge you—but always to truly listen.
(573) 515-2986 View (573) 515-2986
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Patricia Alewel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ashland, MO 65010
Are you feeling stuck and confused about how to manage stress in your life? Do you have a problem(s)/decision(s) that you are not sure how to resolve? Sometimes the thought of seeking a therapist can be scary and intimidating. You may discover, it can ease the struggles that often appear in one's life. I have been a clinician for over 20 yrs with experience from a variety of settings, such as, private practice, in-patient and outpatient behavioral health. I am dedicated to making your journey easier. Whether you are faced with a daily stressor or have major concerns, I am here to support you to find comfort and solutions regarding your challenges.
Are you feeling stuck and confused about how to manage stress in your life? Do you have a problem(s)/decision(s) that you are not sure how to resolve? Sometimes the thought of seeking a therapist can be scary and intimidating. You may discover, it can ease the struggles that often appear in one's life. I have been a clinician for over 20 yrs with experience from a variety of settings, such as, private practice, in-patient and outpatient behavioral health. I am dedicated to making your journey easier. Whether you are faced with a daily stressor or have major concerns, I am here to support you to find comfort and solutions regarding your challenges.
(573) 284-8225 View (573) 284-8225
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Marriage & Family Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ashland, MO 65010
Do you find your relationship is in a rut? Are you unable to resolve conflict? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? The Marriage & Family Counseling Center can help! While all couples and relationships experience negative patterns at times, there are ways to end those cycles and find healing, reduce conflict and create a more fulfilling relationship.
Do you find your relationship is in a rut? Are you unable to resolve conflict? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? The Marriage & Family Counseling Center can help! While all couples and relationships experience negative patterns at times, there are ways to end those cycles and find healing, reduce conflict and create a more fulfilling relationship.
(573) 494-6780 View (573) 494-6780
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Sharon Cantrell-Brush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, MO 65010
The core of my practice is assisting individuals and families to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of life with success and purpose. To provide guidance on supporting those with mental health symptoms, behavioral and emotional disorders and trauma to be able to thrive. To help identify negative communication patterns and strengthen communication with others. I provide an assortment of parenting ideas to help families live together with a better understanding and appreciation of each other. I draw from Dr. Garry Landreth, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, Dr. Fay & Dr. Cline, Love & Logic, and Dr. Phelan with 1-2-3 Magic.
The core of my practice is assisting individuals and families to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of life with success and purpose. To provide guidance on supporting those with mental health symptoms, behavioral and emotional disorders and trauma to be able to thrive. To help identify negative communication patterns and strengthen communication with others. I provide an assortment of parenting ideas to help families live together with a better understanding and appreciation of each other. I draw from Dr. Garry Landreth, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, Dr. Fay & Dr. Cline, Love & Logic, and Dr. Phelan with 1-2-3 Magic.
(573) 919-0785 View (573) 919-0785

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Mary Karalis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203
I have worked extensively with depression, grief, stress, codependency, ACOA, divorce, and trauma/abuse.
I offer compassionate, effective professional counseling that is goal oriented, and solution focused, using well-established, evidence-supported practices to help you move toward your goals on your unique journey. I have 16 years of experience as a mental health and substance abuse therapist. My interventions are adjusted to meet the needs and goals of the individual. My clients have reported tangible results.
I have worked extensively with depression, grief, stress, codependency, ACOA, divorce, and trauma/abuse.
I offer compassionate, effective professional counseling that is goal oriented, and solution focused, using well-established, evidence-supported practices to help you move toward your goals on your unique journey. I have 16 years of experience as a mental health and substance abuse therapist. My interventions are adjusted to meet the needs and goals of the individual. My clients have reported tangible results.
(573) 637-4800 View (573) 637-4800
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Linda Pogo, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CPC, YTT200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65203  (Online Only)
I help you heal from the past, accept what is, and live life with intention. Relationship wounds can cause you to lose touch with parts of yourself. You can learn to reconnect with and heal those parts, become the source of your own self-love, self-acceptance, and self-worth. Through radical acceptance of self, others and the world, you can cultivate wisdom and compassion as an internal refuge. I can help you face what is painful and create intention for how you want to be in a world that is not always as you wish it to be. A sense of well-being and peace can be cultivated, even in the midst of chaos, loss and unwanted change.
I help you heal from the past, accept what is, and live life with intention. Relationship wounds can cause you to lose touch with parts of yourself. You can learn to reconnect with and heal those parts, become the source of your own self-love, self-acceptance, and self-worth. Through radical acceptance of self, others and the world, you can cultivate wisdom and compassion as an internal refuge. I can help you face what is painful and create intention for how you want to be in a world that is not always as you wish it to be. A sense of well-being and peace can be cultivated, even in the midst of chaos, loss and unwanted change.
(573) 340-9934 View (573) 340-9934
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Sarah Covert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65203
I like to have choices! As a therapist, I offer different modalities for my clients. I am trained in EFT (tapping), Breathwork for individuals/groups and Somatic therapy. As we experience life there are struggles, obstacles, transitions and adjustments. Some of these blocks are from childhood or adolescence and some are happening today. How do we live our life in a genuine/authentic way? How do we transform? Starting the process to healing can be a vulnerable and unbelievable place. Allowing someone to walk with you can be the first step.
I like to have choices! As a therapist, I offer different modalities for my clients. I am trained in EFT (tapping), Breathwork for individuals/groups and Somatic therapy. As we experience life there are struggles, obstacles, transitions and adjustments. Some of these blocks are from childhood or adolescence and some are happening today. How do we live our life in a genuine/authentic way? How do we transform? Starting the process to healing can be a vulnerable and unbelievable place. Allowing someone to walk with you can be the first step.
(636) 251-4965 View (636) 251-4965
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Candice J Kundert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65203
Honoring each person's potential and everyone's unique path is what you will discover at our center. We all have inside of us the desire and capacity to feel loved and happy. Some of us need help to get there. We all want to be validated and to give and feel love. Changes in your family, friendships or community can challenge us to take different paths. Relationships require negotiation and skills. I would like to help you navigate those challenges and improve your interactions so you can feel more whole. Join me as we navigate the best path for you together, returning to hope.
Honoring each person's potential and everyone's unique path is what you will discover at our center. We all have inside of us the desire and capacity to feel loved and happy. Some of us need help to get there. We all want to be validated and to give and feel love. Changes in your family, friendships or community can challenge us to take different paths. Relationships require negotiation and skills. I would like to help you navigate those challenges and improve your interactions so you can feel more whole. Join me as we navigate the best path for you together, returning to hope.
(573) 583-3730 View (573) 583-3730
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Kim Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203
Waitlist for new clients
I have learned that no one is immune to mental health stress, trauma, OR substance abuse. Most really can find recovery and wellness. In 2000, I began my career providing counseling services in a treatment center and have continued to specialize in coping methods vs. "using." Relationships are sacred. I work with all arrangements of families (CNM & polyamory). Expert family/couples counseling requires expert training. The Gottman Method is taught in three levels and I completed all three in 2017. My intensive couples approach is successful in improving communication and provides many tools and results in a reasonable time frame.
I have learned that no one is immune to mental health stress, trauma, OR substance abuse. Most really can find recovery and wellness. In 2000, I began my career providing counseling services in a treatment center and have continued to specialize in coping methods vs. "using." Relationships are sacred. I work with all arrangements of families (CNM & polyamory). Expert family/couples counseling requires expert training. The Gottman Method is taught in three levels and I completed all three in 2017. My intensive couples approach is successful in improving communication and provides many tools and results in a reasonable time frame.
(573) 340-4179 View (573) 340-4179
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Beth Orns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65201
Life is hard! There are so many things to balance and never enough hours in the day. It is important to make time for yourself in the chaos. If we show up for ourselves we are better able to be there for the rest of our life. I love helping people live to their potential by exploring their stressors and mental health issues. I want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself at home, at work, and in your relationships. I want to help you develop strategies that help you meet your personal goals.
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Elizabeth Hocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65203
Do you desire a life of meaning, connection, and joy? As a therapist, I specialize in helping you overcome ADHD/ADD, anxiety, and depression. If you're experiencing these symptoms, chances are you're dealing with exhaustion/overwhelm, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. I'm here to help you. Life is imperfect, messy, and complicated. There's no roadmap. Along the way, you have faced many challenges and painful experiences. You don't have to go through this alone. We all desire to improve our lives and our relationships. We crave understanding, support, connection, growth, and when necessary change.
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Machaela Rausch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65203  (Online Only)
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Jackie Rice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203  (Online Only)
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Tiffany S Borst
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CYT-500
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203
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Stacy L Conley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SHRM-CP, PHR, CFRC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203
Talking to a therapist is hard; all those emotions are difficult, and being strong all the time for those around you is exhausting. I get it, and I want to make it easier for you. I use interactive techniques that do not leave you sitting on the couch, staring, and not knowing what to say. You came looking at this site for a reason; I believe the reason is that you have suffered long enough and are ready to make a change. Change is scary; you are not alone. I'll be there with you as you make the change. Give me a call.
Talking to a therapist is hard; all those emotions are difficult, and being strong all the time for those around you is exhausting. I get it, and I want to make it easier for you. I use interactive techniques that do not leave you sitting on the couch, staring, and not knowing what to say. You came looking at this site for a reason; I believe the reason is that you have suffered long enough and are ready to make a change. Change is scary; you are not alone. I'll be there with you as you make the change. Give me a call.
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Cheryl Arens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203
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.
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Ada Gallup
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65203
My therapy style is solution focused, person-centered and holistic. I tailor my work with each client based upon each individual's specific needs, goals and interests. I do not believe that only one type of therapy will work for every client; therefore I use a blend of therapies in my work with each individual. I offer individual, family, co-parenting, play techniques, parent education and therapeutic supervised visits. My therapy office is welcoming and comfortable, which fosters the ability for individuals and families to feel safe as they explore their concerns and prepare to heal.
My therapy style is solution focused, person-centered and holistic. I tailor my work with each client based upon each individual's specific needs, goals and interests. I do not believe that only one type of therapy will work for every client; therefore I use a blend of therapies in my work with each individual. I offer individual, family, co-parenting, play techniques, parent education and therapeutic supervised visits. My therapy office is welcoming and comfortable, which fosters the ability for individuals and families to feel safe as they explore their concerns and prepare to heal.
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Stacy Zorn
Licensed Professional Counselor, CCATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65203
Your past doesn't define you; it informs you. Painful feelings and many of life's experiences can be difficult to work through alone. I work with individuals who want to examine their self-limiting thoughts, understand how to process/regulate their emotions and elevate their self-esteem, self-compassion and confidence. Others need someone who understands how to heal from relational abuse and parent wounds. Maybe it's relief from stress and anxiety that brought you here, or relationship distress. My intention is to support you with curiosity and compassion and help you heal the wounds that have kept you from knowing peace & thriving.
Your past doesn't define you; it informs you. Painful feelings and many of life's experiences can be difficult to work through alone. I work with individuals who want to examine their self-limiting thoughts, understand how to process/regulate their emotions and elevate their self-esteem, self-compassion and confidence. Others need someone who understands how to heal from relational abuse and parent wounds. Maybe it's relief from stress and anxiety that brought you here, or relationship distress. My intention is to support you with curiosity and compassion and help you heal the wounds that have kept you from knowing peace & thriving.
(573) 641-8680 View (573) 641-8680

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West County Behavioral Health & Psychiatry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CM
Verified Verified
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
We also offer certified divorce mediation services and certified co-parenting counseling.
West County Behavioral Health offers comprehensive mental health services in a centrally located, welcoming Setting. Located off Olive Blvd (near 270 and 141), we are easily accessible from both St. Louis and St. Charles counties. Our therapists are well known as top-tier clinicians within the St. Louis metro area, and have exceptional reputations in the therapy community.
We also offer certified divorce mediation services and certified co-parenting counseling.
West County Behavioral Health offers comprehensive mental health services in a centrally located, welcoming Setting. Located off Olive Blvd (near 270 and 141), we are easily accessible from both St. Louis and St. Charles counties. Our therapists are well known as top-tier clinicians within the St. Louis metro area, and have exceptional reputations in the therapy community.
(314) 626-8533 View (314) 626-8533

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Divorce Therapists

How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?

Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.

What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?

There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.

When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?

When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.

How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.