Therapists in Columbia, MO
Stacy Zorn
MS, PLPC
Verified
Has managing negative self-talk, regulating emotions and remembering your true self seemed impossible lately? Would you like to gain deeper introspection & feel empowered? Is the goal to feel comfortable setting boundaries, embracing change or managing anxiety? Are you exhausted from patterns of behavior that leave you feeling helpless? Perhaps you’re going through a hard transition, a relationship ending or other big decisions which will affect yourself and others and you need support. You are not alone. My relational approach includes helping create a safe place in which you feel like you can start the change process.
Emily Crawford-Thompson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
You are a unique individual wonderfully created to do amazing things. It is my passion to get to know you through a thorough, collaborative evaluation that facilitates your healing journey to your true identity. A psychological evaluation is the closest thing we have in the mental health field to a full physical health exam. You deserve more than just a surface look at what makes you YOU. Dr. Emily has over 12 years’ experience doing comprehensive psychological evaluations with teens (ages 16 and up) and adults. Note: NOT in insurance networks.
Christy Hutton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Choosing to live authentically is an act of courage. Life offers many opportunities to hide our true selves, sometimes even from oneself, often resulting in living far below our capacity. Taking steps to heal, recover, survive, or take life to the next level can be challenging on our own. We’ll work together to understand what you want in your life, what’s getting in the way, and how you can create opportunities to have more of what you want, empowering you to live courageously and authentically. I love working with many different concerns including anxiety, depression, sexuality, gender, parenting, and more.
Shaun B Weitzel
Provisional License Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC
Verified
Hello! My name is Shaun Weitzel. I am a Christian therapist who enjoys working with clients to instill hope and peace in some of the most difficult of circumstances. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to feel heard, understood, and loved while working towards solutions to the problems you face. God offers rest to those who humbly seek him, especially in times when life can feel overwhelming (Matthew 11:28-30).
Amber Liponoga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
As a Social Worker, I am interested in helping clients achieve optimal mental health and wellness through helping clients recognize and use their strengths while finding ways to tackle barriers and create lasting change.
Xander Kennedy
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, MEd
Verified
A strong therapeutic relationship is the key to effective counseling and achieving positive change. Whether you are the parent of a child who is struggling in this pandemic world, a young adult feeling overwhelmed with various aspects of life, or an older individual striving to put things back in order, I'm here to help and look forward to establishing a positive rapport with you or your child.
Paula K Caldwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MAC
Verified
Hello! My specialties include: Substance Use/Addictions; Grief and Loss; Life Transitions as well as Anxiety and Depression. In addition, I have experience as a Spiritual and Christian counselor. People pursue counseling for a variety of reasons. Emotional pain is often associated with one's desire to seek professional help. A client's expressed needs, issues and goals are vital to moving forward with the development of individualized treatment goals.
Toni Rahman, Traveling Healer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
A trusting relationship can often be the first step toward healing. Within my practice I use a holistic, mind-body approach including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to alleviate the effects of trauma in both children and adults. Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes, and tends to plague us all to varying degrees, at one time or another, whether it's the Big-T Trauma of an automobile accident or the loss of a loved one; or the smaller-t trauma a child experiences when encountering emotions that he or she can't yet put into words.
Counseling and Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, EdD, LPHSP
Treatment specialization includes:
* Depression
* Anxiety
* Panic and phobias
* Relationship issues
* Couples
* Parenting and family Issues
* Health
* Pain
* Eating and body image
* Grief and loss
* GLBT
* Work and career
* Stress management
* Family of origin issues
* Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
* Trauma and abuse
* Sexual identity issues
* Spiritual issues
* Stage of life issues
Dr. Jenna Budreau
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
YES, I am accepting patients, including for nights & weekends. My patients are often high-achieving women, who are struggling in substantial life areas such as work or relationships OR men who may be new to therapy or looking for a different perspective. I specialize in anxiety, relational problems, codependency, and complex trauma. Workplace injustices, infidelity, parenting struggles, partner disillusionment, or existential exhaustion can be too much to navigate alone. Let me help. My approach is one of genuineness and, when appropriate, humor to encourage my clients to feel as comfortable with me as they would a lifelong friend.
Amanda Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSFT, LPC, CCDP-D, BC-TMH
Verified
Do you struggle to find time to meet face to face with a counselor? I am a board certified telemental health counselor providing online counseling for residents of Missouri. I currently work with individuals, groups, couples, families and adolescents in many settings. I have worked for several large community mental health agencies, a local college counseling center, provided psychotherapy for the University system and numerous co-occurring substance facilities. It is through these experiences that I have continued to be very passionate about helping all clients improve their lives, relationships and their mental health.
Ben L Schartman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
I have come to understand depression as the experience of drowning under the weight of unexpressed grief. And if you find yourself struggling with depression I want you to know this: there is a path from where you are to a place that is much happier and calmer. We all suffer and struggle at some point in our lives. But just as there is suffering in life, there is a path from suffering to healing. I know this path well and I would be honored to work with you.
Lauren Eisleben
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
You may be looking for help to decrease drinking or not playing as many video games. Perhaps you and your partner have hit a rough patch and need some clarity and understanding. Maybe you realize you are carrying hurts from your past that keep showing up in your present relationships. Someone may be saying, "you should see a counselor." If any of this sounds familiar, I look forward to meeting you! I want you to feel less anxiety and more peace and to feel empowered by proactivity rather than punished by reactivity. Whether or not you're ready for counseling, I welcome your call or email.
Natasha K Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, ATR-BC
Verified
I am booking old and new clients for Telehealth sessions starting 3/14/2022. Look forward to working with you then! Reach out- https://arttherapymissouri.mytheranest.com/account/signup I find the most joy working with individuals who take an active role in their healing journey by engaging collaboratively with me in the counseling process. I believe all people have an innate capacity for growth and positive change.
Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC
Psychologist
Verified
You are a unique individual wonderfully created to do amazing things. It is my passion to get to know you through a thorough, collaborative evaluation that facilitates your healing journey to your true identity. A psychological evaluation is the closest thing we have in the mental health field to a full physical health exam. You deserve more than just a surface look at what makes you YOU. Dr. Emily has over 12 years’ experience doing comprehensive psychological evaluations with teens (ages 16 and up) and adults. Note: NOT in insurance networks.
Sarah Covert
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC
Verified
As we move through our life there are struggles, obstacles, transitions and adjustments. Some of these are from childhood or adolescence and some are happening today. How do we show up in our life in a genuine way? How do we move forward? Starting the process to healing can be a vulnerable place. Allowing someone to walk with you can be the first step.
Rebecca Nobles-Jackson
MEd, PLPC
Verified
As a parent, nothing is more painful than watching your child/teen suffer. You'd give anything to take away their pain. Recently, you've noticed some red flags. Your child's been more disconnected, anxious, and depressed. They've been more withdrawn from friends and family. You've tried everything to get through to them but nothing has worked. Your worried they might be considering self-harming behaviors. Something has to change. As school approaches, you want to ensure they are prepared. I'm here to help your child reduce their symptoms, improve their mood, connect with friends/family and thrive in school!
Rebecca Garcia
MS, PLPC, RN
Verified
If you find yourself longing for peace, struggling with anxiety & fear and have a desire for healthier relationships, maybe all you need is some help gaining insight into this season of life. I believe everyone has a story worth hearing. I consider it a privilege to sit with others in a sacred space and hear their heart as they give me permission to journey with them towards healing.
Eileen Odette Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified
As a licensed clinical social worker I provide therapy and partner with individuals and families helping them achieve their determined goals. I specialize in assisting clients who have experienced trauma, grief, addictions, anxiety, depression, crisis pregnancy, infertility, and adoption. From a 'strengths-based perspective', I support clients through a variety of treatment modalities to gain insight into how their thoughts and emotions impact behavior and how the past can affect the present and determine the future.
Beth Orns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
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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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Columbia are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Columbia then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Columbia then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Columbia, or Child Psychologists in Columbia.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Columbia psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Columbia psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Columbia specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.