Therapists in Freeman, MO

We all have strengths to build on and opportunities for growth and change. Counseling can be a helpful tool to work toward whatever goals you have or obstacles you may be facing. I am passionate about working with children and families. My goal is for children to feel confident in who they are and what they can do. I also work to build up families to grow closer and stronger together. I have seen how counseling can be a powerful tool in creating positive change for anyone.

I work with individuals who have a desire for change with their mental health or are seeking quality of life improvements. Clients who are seeking to improve their lives and are seeking positive change or consultation. Clients issues can range from mental health needs, relationship issues, personal issues, medical disorders or problem-solving life issues. Clients desire long-term or short term change for the issues they are facing. Accountability for goals, desire for change, seek to problem solve, by learning coping strategies or finding solutions to satisfy one’s self-determination.

Knowing we can be loved exactly as we are gives us the best opportunity to grow into the healthiest people. I believe relational psychotherapy helps to restore hope and connection, even during seasons of immense pain and suffering. Having a place where you can be heard and feel known is essential while working through heavy feelings, emotions, thoughts, and processing difficult experiences. As therapy deepens, individuals I work with gain insight into presenting symptoms and patterns of behavior that initially brought them to see me.

I've provided therapy services for adults, teens, and children for over 8 years. I've found that the individuals who seem to flourish working with me are those who are particularly committed to understanding themselves and their struggles at a deeper level. I work to help facilitate meaningful insights and this often includes exploration of earlier relationships in a client's life. I believe that each person I work with is a unique and complex individual needing services tailored to them.

The path to wellness and freedom involves choosing to start or continue a journey of healing and restoration. My desire is to help individuals, couples, and families along their own unique paths of transformation, change, and growth. I believe that emotional and relational wellness are an important piece of a holistic picture of health. I am a proponent of therapy because I have personally experienced the benefits and the sense of empowerment that comes from the process.

Specializing in assisting individuals embodying traditional masculine qualities, I navigate sexual addiction, trauma, anxiety, or relationship challenges. Committed to providing a secure and professional space for your journey towards relief and healing, my approach prioritizes tangible outcomes and practical solutions. Your well-being is at the forefront as we work together to address the intricacies of your experiences and foster positive transformation.

If you struggle to connect with not only those around you but who you believe you are, this may be your place. Do you feel angry, tired, or unheard this may be the result of a lost sense of self. Finding a path back to who you believe you are is the first step to a healthier you. In the counseling environment, we are able to address the things that keep you feeling disconnected. I am here to help you find that gateway to your future.

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.

Our lives are so complex and layered. Our relationships are too. We all learn ways of being and patterns of relationship that we're required to outgrow as adults. That type of growth is quite difficult. If you're anything like most of my clients and I, you've tried a lot of different ways of intervening in your problems before seeking therapy. It's hard to accept when we really do need some help from the outside. And yet it's when we are heard and gain insight that we're able to make the changes we're looking for. I'd be glad to listen, share some insights and support your growth.

I am passionate about helping people who struggle with anxiety, addiction, developmental trauma, depression, and relational issues. At the core of my approach is an attitude of warmth, acceptance, and faith in my client's innate capacity for healing and transformation. Often people come to therapy with a sense of disempowerment. The impulse to reach out in hope of finding a caring, safe, or 'true other' shows your innate wisdom and strength. We are all in desperate need of help and connection. The implicit hope is that you can do more than just survive.

At AHA Mental Health, we work to understand you and using our skills to help people with a wide range of needs. We work with kids, teens, adults, couples and families and know the stress of daily life. We offer evening and weekend sessions, both in office and online to make therapy more accessible. Our therapists work to make sure you have the help and support to reach your goal.

Navigating the complexities of adulthood can be daunting. Perhaps you're grappling with grief, wrestling with anxiety, or carrying the weight of unhealed trauma. Maybe you are struggling to radically accept your existing or newly discovered sexual and/or gender identity(ies). You may even experience dental fear and anxiety which has prevented you from getting the care you deserve. Your journey is unique, and I am here to offer tailored support that embraces your individuality.

My clients are real people with real issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, grief, unbearable family interactions, annoying co-workers, news fatigue, social media burnout, FOMO, emotional overwhelm, issues related to sexual orientation, and much much more. My clients want to talk and be heard by someone that is not going to judge them. Someone who will listen with compassion and interest. I offer in-person sessions in the Kansas City area and I offer telehealth services in Missouri, Florida AND Colorado!

My clients find it empowering to not just talk about a problem but also to create ways of coping through learning new skills and allowing new perspectives. I help clients who want to be truly authentic. Sexuality and the pursuit of our sexual health is important as we strive to integrate our expression into our relationships. I help individuals incorporate their true selves into their relationships. My specialties are sexual problems, issues of sexual identity/orientation, consensual non-monogamy, out of control sexual behavior more commonly known as sex or porn addiction.

The focus of my work is helping individuals struggling with addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors that have negatively impacted their relationships, well being, and career. These kind of issues often involve tremendous pain, guilt and shame. If this is your experience, finding a professional who can provide safety and acceptance is crucial. Having a personal journey in recovery, I am especially qualified to help individuals struggling with addiction find long-term solutions. I am passionate about helping you live a life free of addiction. In addition, I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression and spiritual issues.

The ideal client is everyone as mental wellness is for everyone. Those who seek a radical approach to empowerment in strengthening their ability to develop boundaries, expectations, values, relationships, authenticity, attachment and healing will become closer to the goal of value based living and healing.

If you have ever dealt with anxiety, panic attacks, or fears of letting others down you have been fighting a battle that you don't need to continue to fight. We help individuals control their anxiety by teaching them techniques and tools that will allow them to regain control over their emotions. These are the same skills that professional athletes use to deal with the anxiety and the enormous amounts of pressure they deal with on a daily basis.

Everyone experiences ups and downs in their life. When those experiences begin to feel like a never ending cycle of fear, conflict, and pain, we stall out. I help couples, families, and individuals who experience relational problems, intercultural difficulties, depression, anger, anxiety, and many other issues. The clients I see are often seeking ways to improve their relationships and change the patterns that continue to cause them grief and pain. Ultimately, I guide clients to live an authentic and healthier life with others and with themselves.

I strive to provide therapy services to working professionals who are unable to seek therapy during regular business hours. I offer weekend and evening appointments for those with a busy work or family schedule to make accessing mental health care as convenient as possible. I offer therapy services over the phone, video calling, and in-home services. Please give me a call or email for a free consultation. Let's find your missing piece.