Therapists in Howell County, MO

I work primarily with adults and married couples. I am trained in EMDR therapy to help those who have experienced trauma. I have worked extensively with couples in crisis. I also have expertise in working with people coming out of abusive relationships. I have helped clients in developing a sense of identity, boundaries, empowerment, self-care, and holistic well-being. I have helped people work through processes of forgiveness, grief, recovery, and abuse and trauma healing. Clients have expressed that I create a safe place and share practical tools toward change.

You have a story. A very important and unique story. Sometimes your story keeps you stuck. It keeps you from being the best version of yourself. If your story involves trauma whether from sexual abuse, divorce as an adult or child, physical or verbal abuse, relationship conflict, boundary confusion, religious confusion, natural disasters, accidents, etc, I can help you reprocess these memories and the negative things that you tell yourself. It takes a lot of strength to reach out and ask for help however, I will provide you a safe space to do just that.

Hi! Thanks for checking out my profile. I have a pretty laid back personality, but take psychology and ethics very seriously. I am providing a service to you and I want you to have an experience that makes you safe to share your needs and vulnerabilities with me. The majority of my caseload consists of those with personality disorders, families with high-conflict co-parenting issues (court ordered or not), and survivors of human trafficking and other trauma experiences. A majority of my cases require me to testify in court. I am very comfortable with the court process and am successful as an expert witness.

Healthy sexuality is our objective in sexual addiction. Sex is an integral and balanced part of life experience. Sexual behaviors become problematic when they violate vows and values, are dishonest, harmful to others, put you at risk, diminishes your joy in life, act as a barrier filled with shame, self-contempt, and isolation. Sexual health creates intimacy and closeness, characterized by trust, respect, joy and safety. Sexual health can be achieved by sex addicts in recovery. The trauma and addiction model identifies the trauma and internal system that underwrites addiction and does not view problematic behavior as moral failure.

Many of the individuals who come to see me are searching for a therapist they can connect with, someone they feel calm and comfortable around. Often times, this individual is searching for someone to meet them where they are at and to listen to their needs, their wants, their goals. Many have struggled with experiencing adverse events, or traumas, whether from childhood, teen years, or early adulthood; and now, may be struggling with depression, anxiety, fear, low self-esteem, broken relationships, etc.

I enjoy helping people overcome the sexual and emotional hurdles that hold them back -- sex addiction, porn/fantasy addiction, infidelity/betrayal, body image issues, sexual abuse, spiritual guilt, low self-esteem, lack of sexual confidence, family of origin issues, trust issues, etc. I believe EVERYONE deserves to be a sexually connected, sexually satisfied partner. Healthy sexual relationships can heal a multitude of wounds and bond a couple together in an incredibly synergistic way if they are both willing to do the work to overcome their own fears, anxieties, hurts, and hang-ups.

My personal journey in counseling has taught me that a listening ear is helpful but not enough to move you forward. I offer my clients a space to not only be heard without judgement but also a place to receive wisdom based on experience and education. I bring a balanced approach of compassion and challenge to the clinical setting with the hope of helping you discover your best life. I believe in the power of healthy relationships and communities. I care about the lonely and overwhelmed. I focus on strengths and intentionality, I am here to comfort, motivate, and problem-solve. Please allow me to join you on your journey.

You’re not living the life you want to be living. You are unhappy, but you’re not sure why. Your relationships feel like they are shallow and empty. No matter what you do - whether you are striving toward that seemingly unattainable goal, binging yet another series, or even spending time with friends and loved ones - you still can’t seem to find your way out of this void. You feel lost, numb, and disconnected. There can be many reasons for this, and through our work together, we will come to understand what these are and how you can reconnect to yourself in order to live a vibrant and fully embodied life.