Domestic Abuse Therapists in Blue Springs, MO
My ideal clients are individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, emotional abuse, domestic violence, unhealthy relationship patterns, or major life transitions.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, emotional abuse, domestic violence, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can process difficult experiences, build healthier coping skills, strengthen boundaries, improve self-worth, and move toward healing and emotional growth.
My ideal clients are individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, emotional abuse, domestic violence, unhealthy relationship patterns, or major life transitions.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, emotional abuse, domestic violence, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can process difficult experiences, build healthier coping skills, strengthen boundaries, improve self-worth, and move toward healing and emotional growth.
I also offer EMDR therapy, for those wanting to work through Big or Little T trauma, including physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, and/or mental abuse.
I am a Master Level Therapist at Middle Path Counseling, working with 18+ adults of any race, ethnicity, size, nationality, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. My areas of focus include complex trauma of any severity, attachment issues in relationships, high-stress situations, and suicidal/self harm/depression. My goal is to help you understand your emotions and how they serve you, navigate stressful situations and what is in your control, and confidently move forward through your life's transitions and setbacks. I also give you skills to see realistic progress in your daily life, which is a step above typical talk-therapy.
I also offer EMDR therapy, for those wanting to work through Big or Little T trauma, including physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, and/or mental abuse.
I am a Master Level Therapist at Middle Path Counseling, working with 18+ adults of any race, ethnicity, size, nationality, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. My areas of focus include complex trauma of any severity, attachment issues in relationships, high-stress situations, and suicidal/self harm/depression. My goal is to help you understand your emotions and how they serve you, navigate stressful situations and what is in your control, and confidently move forward through your life's transitions and setbacks. I also give you skills to see realistic progress in your daily life, which is a step above typical talk-therapy.
You may understand what’s happening in your relationship, yet still feel stuck in the same patterns of conflict, shutdown, or distance. Many couples and individuals come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted and unsure how to create lasting change. I work with people who want to understand what happens under stress and learn how to respond differently in moments that usually escalate or disconnect. Therapy is available through weekly sessions, with focused multi-day intensives offered as an optional, accelerated format for some clients.
You may understand what’s happening in your relationship, yet still feel stuck in the same patterns of conflict, shutdown, or distance. Many couples and individuals come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted and unsure how to create lasting change. I work with people who want to understand what happens under stress and learn how to respond differently in moments that usually escalate or disconnect. Therapy is available through weekly sessions, with focused multi-day intensives offered as an optional, accelerated format for some clients.
Let's work together and build up your strategies to manage life's stressors. Different seasons of life offer unique challenges to us all. I like to think of a session with me as us walking together talking and building on your strengths while discussing any new learning opportunities or challenging situations that have crossed your path. Life can be hard and no one should have to feel as if they have to take this walk alone. My ideal clients are far from perfect and are still more than good enough. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma. I enjoy helping others with healthy conflict resolution skills.
Let's work together and build up your strategies to manage life's stressors. Different seasons of life offer unique challenges to us all. I like to think of a session with me as us walking together talking and building on your strengths while discussing any new learning opportunities or challenging situations that have crossed your path. Life can be hard and no one should have to feel as if they have to take this walk alone. My ideal clients are far from perfect and are still more than good enough. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma. I enjoy helping others with healthy conflict resolution skills.
It’s common to feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional shutdown, anxiety, or disconnection in relationships. Even when you feel ready for change, past experiences can shape how you respond to stress in ways that feel automatic or hard to shift. I help adults and teens (15+) in the Kansas City metro area work through trauma, anxiety, and emotional patterns using EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Together, we build insight, nervous system regulation, and practical tools that support meaningful, lasting change so you can feel more grounded, connected, and in control of your life, fostering empowerment and hope.
It’s common to feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional shutdown, anxiety, or disconnection in relationships. Even when you feel ready for change, past experiences can shape how you respond to stress in ways that feel automatic or hard to shift. I help adults and teens (15+) in the Kansas City metro area work through trauma, anxiety, and emotional patterns using EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Together, we build insight, nervous system regulation, and practical tools that support meaningful, lasting change so you can feel more grounded, connected, and in control of your life, fostering empowerment and hope.
Amanda Twombly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is someone who is ready for change. They know that things cannot carry on the way that they have and they are ready to take on the challenge of introspection: considering what must remain and what must change in order for them to grow. My ideal client wants to make small steady steps toward a better tomorrow. With a little humor, a lot of love, and willingness to experiment, we can work together to create that better tomorrow.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for change. They know that things cannot carry on the way that they have and they are ready to take on the challenge of introspection: considering what must remain and what must change in order for them to grow. My ideal client wants to make small steady steps toward a better tomorrow. With a little humor, a lot of love, and willingness to experiment, we can work together to create that better tomorrow.
I recognize that each person needs something different from the therapy process. My approach combines elements of client centered and cognitive behavioral therapy. I tailor these elements to meet the individual needs of each client I see. I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals of all ages.
I recognize that each person needs something different from the therapy process. My approach combines elements of client centered and cognitive behavioral therapy. I tailor these elements to meet the individual needs of each client I see. I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals of all ages.
Do you wonder if what you are feeling is normal? Are you having relationship concerns or feeling depressed? Are you irritable or unsure of what is going on in your life? Does your child struggle with emotion regulation or behavioral concerns? Maybe you are considering a major life change? I am here to provide you with the support and confidence you need to cope. Have you recently started questioning your life experiences, dealing with a lost loved one or need support for your child. Through counseling we can identify what you are feeling, how to deal with stress, what are healthy relationships and effective ways to cope with life.
Do you wonder if what you are feeling is normal? Are you having relationship concerns or feeling depressed? Are you irritable or unsure of what is going on in your life? Does your child struggle with emotion regulation or behavioral concerns? Maybe you are considering a major life change? I am here to provide you with the support and confidence you need to cope. Have you recently started questioning your life experiences, dealing with a lost loved one or need support for your child. Through counseling we can identify what you are feeling, how to deal with stress, what are healthy relationships and effective ways to cope with life.
You may understand what’s happening in your relationship, yet still feel stuck in the same patterns of conflict, shutdown, or distance. Many couples and individuals come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted and unsure how to create lasting change. I work with people who want to understand what happens under stress and learn how to respond differently in moments that usually escalate or disconnect. Therapy is available through weekly sessions, with focused multi-day intensives offered as an optional, accelerated format for some clients.
You may understand what’s happening in your relationship, yet still feel stuck in the same patterns of conflict, shutdown, or distance. Many couples and individuals come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted and unsure how to create lasting change. I work with people who want to understand what happens under stress and learn how to respond differently in moments that usually escalate or disconnect. Therapy is available through weekly sessions, with focused multi-day intensives offered as an optional, accelerated format for some clients.
Hello All! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me to see if I am the right therapist for you. I genuinely just want to help people, so I see adolescents (ages 12-17), adults, and couples and have experience with almost every topic including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, stress, trauma, addiction, and relationships to name a few. I have worked in the mental health field for over 13 years and in almost every segment of mental health including Crittenton Children's Hospital, Pathways Community Mental Health, and private practice for the past 10 years in Liberty, now my private practice is in Blue Springs.
Hello All! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me to see if I am the right therapist for you. I genuinely just want to help people, so I see adolescents (ages 12-17), adults, and couples and have experience with almost every topic including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, stress, trauma, addiction, and relationships to name a few. I have worked in the mental health field for over 13 years and in almost every segment of mental health including Crittenton Children's Hospital, Pathways Community Mental Health, and private practice for the past 10 years in Liberty, now my private practice is in Blue Springs.
I also have a wide range of experience in treating anxiety, depression, marriage counseling, spiritual abuse, and various life challenges.
As a military veteran, I have a passion for the military and first responder communities. I am also passionate about providing clinical Christian counseling to those who have a faith background. I became a counselor as a result of my personal journey with counseling, and it is my desire to use my life experiences to build empathy and connect with my clients in a meaningful way.
I also have a wide range of experience in treating anxiety, depression, marriage counseling, spiritual abuse, and various life challenges.
As a military veteran, I have a passion for the military and first responder communities. I am also passionate about providing clinical Christian counseling to those who have a faith background. I became a counselor as a result of my personal journey with counseling, and it is my desire to use my life experiences to build empathy and connect with my clients in a meaningful way.
In a world full of judgment, we need someone we can be vulnerable with. We need someone we can talk to about the uncomfortable thoughts and emotions associated with fears and insecurities. We need someone we can bounce ideas off of to find perspective. In a world full of judgment, we need a nonjudgmental someone who can be kind, empathetic, and psychological educated to help us grow in self and life contentment. My 32 years of cosmetology and services industry work, along with my achievement of honors in both my BA and MA, has allowed me to build acceptance, wisdom, perspective, and awareness in my therapeutic approach.
In a world full of judgment, we need someone we can be vulnerable with. We need someone we can talk to about the uncomfortable thoughts and emotions associated with fears and insecurities. We need someone we can bounce ideas off of to find perspective. In a world full of judgment, we need a nonjudgmental someone who can be kind, empathetic, and psychological educated to help us grow in self and life contentment. My 32 years of cosmetology and services industry work, along with my achievement of honors in both my BA and MA, has allowed me to build acceptance, wisdom, perspective, and awareness in my therapeutic approach.
I am licensed in Missouri, Iowa, and Kansas with 20 years within the social work, mental health, and the medical fields. I have experience in helping clients with a myriad of mental health issues including PTSD, ADHD, Suicidal Ideation/Self Harm and the fall out it can have on our mental health and relationships. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I pride myself in looking at people as a whole as well as their parts. You can expect empathy, honesty, humor, and most likely random movie quotes, TikTok's, or song lyrics during our sessions.
I am licensed in Missouri, Iowa, and Kansas with 20 years within the social work, mental health, and the medical fields. I have experience in helping clients with a myriad of mental health issues including PTSD, ADHD, Suicidal Ideation/Self Harm and the fall out it can have on our mental health and relationships. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I pride myself in looking at people as a whole as well as their parts. You can expect empathy, honesty, humor, and most likely random movie quotes, TikTok's, or song lyrics during our sessions.
Life can be challenging, especially in our fast-paced transient society. I work with adults, teens, and children of all ages. I specialize in Marriage Conflict and Parent-Child conflict with a large portion of my business devoted to adolescents. From Social Anxiety, to ADHD and chronic depression. I am trained in PLAY THERAPY, EMDR, Veteran's Deployment Psychology, CBT and much more. "Friendly, but professional," describes how most clients see me. I love what I do and look forward to working with you.
Life can be challenging, especially in our fast-paced transient society. I work with adults, teens, and children of all ages. I specialize in Marriage Conflict and Parent-Child conflict with a large portion of my business devoted to adolescents. From Social Anxiety, to ADHD and chronic depression. I am trained in PLAY THERAPY, EMDR, Veteran's Deployment Psychology, CBT and much more. "Friendly, but professional," describes how most clients see me. I love what I do and look forward to working with you.
I work with a variety of issues including: Depression Stress/Anxiety, Marriage/Family issues, School issues with Children and Adolescents, Substance Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief and Loss, Anger Control.
I work with people through a strengths based perspective lens. I use a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Reality, and Solutions Focused therapy to help people Identify and meet their goals. I have received training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Systems Therapy.
I work with a variety of issues including: Depression Stress/Anxiety, Marriage/Family issues, School issues with Children and Adolescents, Substance Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief and Loss, Anger Control.
I work with people through a strengths based perspective lens. I use a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Reality, and Solutions Focused therapy to help people Identify and meet their goals. I have received training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Systems Therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, down, or anxious and don't know what to do or where to go? Do you feel very alone and nobody else understands or has experienced what you have/or are experiencing? Are you having trouble sleeping due to looping thoughts running through your mind? Have all your old ways of coping stopped working? We all need support and guidance along our journey. Sometimes we need more than what our family and friends can provide. When circumstances happen making life more difficult, you may need some extra help. Together, you and I can find the right path and tools to get you back to feeling more like yourself.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, down, or anxious and don't know what to do or where to go? Do you feel very alone and nobody else understands or has experienced what you have/or are experiencing? Are you having trouble sleeping due to looping thoughts running through your mind? Have all your old ways of coping stopped working? We all need support and guidance along our journey. Sometimes we need more than what our family and friends can provide. When circumstances happen making life more difficult, you may need some extra help. Together, you and I can find the right path and tools to get you back to feeling more like yourself.
Together we will prioritize connecting the mind to the body, building a sense of security within yourself, and building on your strengths to reach your wellness goals. I am committed to creating an atmosphere of safety, trust, and inclusion. My practice has included working with those who have been exposed to extreme traumas, unexpected grief, various personality disorders, and navigating symptoms of anxiety and depression. I take an affirming stance when working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. Driven by social justice and a belief in individual strength and resiliency, I take a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.
Together we will prioritize connecting the mind to the body, building a sense of security within yourself, and building on your strengths to reach your wellness goals. I am committed to creating an atmosphere of safety, trust, and inclusion. My practice has included working with those who have been exposed to extreme traumas, unexpected grief, various personality disorders, and navigating symptoms of anxiety and depression. I take an affirming stance when working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. Driven by social justice and a belief in individual strength and resiliency, I take a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach.
I often see clients whose trauma began with primary attachment figures, surviving domestic abuse in the forms of emotional, psychological, physical, sexual, and/or financial abuse.
My work centers on helping clients locate the source of psych-ache and discontinue the pattern of suffering. I utilize tools from several treatment modalities, tailored to each client's unique needs and preferences, to help people safely process past trauma and develop practical plans to move forward on healthier paths.
I often see clients whose trauma began with primary attachment figures, surviving domestic abuse in the forms of emotional, psychological, physical, sexual, and/or financial abuse.
My work centers on helping clients locate the source of psych-ache and discontinue the pattern of suffering. I utilize tools from several treatment modalities, tailored to each client's unique needs and preferences, to help people safely process past trauma and develop practical plans to move forward on healthier paths.
Serving Adults, Young Adults, Adolescents, and Children: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Life Transitions, Family Therapy, Couples/Marital Counseling, Men's issues (including Fathering) ADHD, Oppositial Defiance, Grief, Trauma, OCD, PTSD, Phobias, Adjustment Disorders, Co-Occurring Autism Spectrum Disorders (Aspergers) & Co-Occurring Substance abuse
I have over 30 years of clinical experience providing counseling therapy to adult individuals, children, adolescents, families, and couples to address their emotional and behavioral struggles. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, goal directed, reality based treatment approach, integrating family dynamics as needed, to help clients effectively resolve or learn to cope with their struggles. I am available to coordinate with schools and other treatment providers. My office at Truman & Main St on the Independence Square offers a convenient, unassuming, confidential, and relaxing environment.
Serving Adults, Young Adults, Adolescents, and Children: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Life Transitions, Family Therapy, Couples/Marital Counseling, Men's issues (including Fathering) ADHD, Oppositial Defiance, Grief, Trauma, OCD, PTSD, Phobias, Adjustment Disorders, Co-Occurring Autism Spectrum Disorders (Aspergers) & Co-Occurring Substance abuse
I have over 30 years of clinical experience providing counseling therapy to adult individuals, children, adolescents, families, and couples to address their emotional and behavioral struggles. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, goal directed, reality based treatment approach, integrating family dynamics as needed, to help clients effectively resolve or learn to cope with their struggles. I am available to coordinate with schools and other treatment providers. My office at Truman & Main St on the Independence Square offers a convenient, unassuming, confidential, and relaxing environment.
Beyond my education, I have experience working with children ages 3 and up, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health issues, including severe and persistent mental illnesses, addictions, trauma, abuse, neglect, couples and relationship issues, grief and loss, and mood/anxiety disorders.
I utilize cognitive/behavioral/systemic, client- centered, strength based, and behavioral modification frameworks. I believe we all go through challenges in life and I am passionate about helping people reclaim their true self to move beyond surviving to thriving and conquering.
Beyond my education, I have experience working with children ages 3 and up, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health issues, including severe and persistent mental illnesses, addictions, trauma, abuse, neglect, couples and relationship issues, grief and loss, and mood/anxiety disorders.
I utilize cognitive/behavioral/systemic, client- centered, strength based, and behavioral modification frameworks. I believe we all go through challenges in life and I am passionate about helping people reclaim their true self to move beyond surviving to thriving and conquering.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.