Addiction Therapists in Kearney, MO
I work with an array of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse and self-esteem issues, but what I primarily specialize in is treating trauma.
Over the more than 15 years I have spent working in the mental health field I have come to recognize that it is trauma that lies at the core of whatever is bringing the majority of people into therapy. As a trauma therapist I utilize treatment approaches that are considered “best practices” in the treatment of trauma/PTSD.
I work with an array of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse and self-esteem issues, but what I primarily specialize in is treating trauma.
Over the more than 15 years I have spent working in the mental health field I have come to recognize that it is trauma that lies at the core of whatever is bringing the majority of people into therapy. As a trauma therapist I utilize treatment approaches that are considered “best practices” in the treatment of trauma/PTSD.
When your child struggles, you feel his pain as your own. At first, you thought he was just an emotional kid, but now you’re beginning to worry something deeper is going on. His sudden outbursts at school and inconsolable crying at home leave you at a loss. You and your husband are physically and emotionally exhausted. His teachers and schoolmates don’t understand his behavior, and you’re afraid he’s becoming isolated. You want to ensure he has the tools and communication skills because your family can’t go on like this. If he has an underlying issue, you want to ensure he has the proper support to navigate it.
When your child struggles, you feel his pain as your own. At first, you thought he was just an emotional kid, but now you’re beginning to worry something deeper is going on. His sudden outbursts at school and inconsolable crying at home leave you at a loss. You and your husband are physically and emotionally exhausted. His teachers and schoolmates don’t understand his behavior, and you’re afraid he’s becoming isolated. You want to ensure he has the tools and communication skills because your family can’t go on like this. If he has an underlying issue, you want to ensure he has the proper support to navigate it.
Striving to create safe, reliable and empathetic spaces, I specialize in counseling for children and adolescents. With more than a decade of experience as a school counselor, I work with children that come from a wide variety backgrounds and am able to create a helpful approach both at home and in school-helping families partner with schools and utilize the right school resources.
Striving to create safe, reliable and empathetic spaces, I specialize in counseling for children and adolescents. With more than a decade of experience as a school counselor, I work with children that come from a wide variety backgrounds and am able to create a helpful approach both at home and in school-helping families partner with schools and utilize the right school resources.
You hope to overcome anxiety, depression, marital distress, infidelity, divorce, addiction, trauma, etc
You wonder how things got this way, you used to feel connected with your partner. You feel alone, confused, frustrated, misunderstood, rejected etc. You reach out, you are trying…it turns to an argument or distancing. It often seems like a blame game with defensive reactions. How do you turn this around and feel safe with your partner again, or other loved ones? You are concerned about the outcome, yet it’s not getting better. Something needs to change but you’re unsure how to approach things.
You hope to overcome anxiety, depression, marital distress, infidelity, divorce, addiction, trauma, etc
You wonder how things got this way, you used to feel connected with your partner. You feel alone, confused, frustrated, misunderstood, rejected etc. You reach out, you are trying…it turns to an argument or distancing. It often seems like a blame game with defensive reactions. How do you turn this around and feel safe with your partner again, or other loved ones? You are concerned about the outcome, yet it’s not getting better. Something needs to change but you’re unsure how to approach things.
Hello and welcome to my counseling page. My primary focus is to provide counseling, hope and healing in our sessions. You are wanted and welcomed here. I want to know you and will listen carefully while giving guidance to help you enjoy the life God created you to have. My education includes a BS, MA and PhD in Psychology and I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years which includes counseling several years at Texas Children's Hospital downtown in Houston's Medical Center and a psychology professor for 8 years.
Hello and welcome to my counseling page. My primary focus is to provide counseling, hope and healing in our sessions. You are wanted and welcomed here. I want to know you and will listen carefully while giving guidance to help you enjoy the life God created you to have. My education includes a BS, MA and PhD in Psychology and I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years which includes counseling several years at Texas Children's Hospital downtown in Houston's Medical Center and a psychology professor for 8 years.
Becky Franklin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, MDivPC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Therapy is a process that is often sought out during times of change, stress or transition. It can take courage to reach out to others. Thus, I feel it important to have a level of trust and comfort with your therapist. I greatly enjoy providing direction and insight to the clients I serve. I view my role as one that facilitates further introspection and growth. Every life event, those that are joyful, painful, or somewhere in between, can serve to shape us as an individual as we make choices for how we are going to respond.
Therapy is a process that is often sought out during times of change, stress or transition. It can take courage to reach out to others. Thus, I feel it important to have a level of trust and comfort with your therapist. I greatly enjoy providing direction and insight to the clients I serve. I view my role as one that facilitates further introspection and growth. Every life event, those that are joyful, painful, or somewhere in between, can serve to shape us as an individual as we make choices for how we are going to respond.
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I specialize in anxiety, addiction, trauma, complex trauma, and ADHD coaching.
I have advanced training and never stop reading :-) Somatic Experiencing, AEDP, EMDR, IFS, and behavioral and cognitive. These approaches help heal negative emotion by expanding the experience of safe connection with self and other. I also provide practical tools you can actually use.
I specialize in anxiety, addiction, trauma, complex trauma, and ADHD coaching.
I have advanced training and never stop reading :-) Somatic Experiencing, AEDP, EMDR, IFS, and behavioral and cognitive. These approaches help heal negative emotion by expanding the experience of safe connection with self and other. I also provide practical tools you can actually use.
I specialize in the intersection of Neurodiversity, Addiction, and Emotional Intelligence.
Book a free professional consultation now by clicking the website link! Are you struggling in your marriage or romantic relationship? Do you find yourself wondering why you and your partner can’t stop the cycle of arguing and withdrawal, even when you both want things to be different? Are you tired of feeling like you're walking on eggshells in your own home? Maybe you have even tried therapy before with no progress, giving you little hope. I help couples in dire circumstances put their relationships back together. I have found that couples who failed Marriage Therapy before find success in my 12 week Relationship Recovery Process.
I specialize in the intersection of Neurodiversity, Addiction, and Emotional Intelligence.
Book a free professional consultation now by clicking the website link! Are you struggling in your marriage or romantic relationship? Do you find yourself wondering why you and your partner can’t stop the cycle of arguing and withdrawal, even when you both want things to be different? Are you tired of feeling like you're walking on eggshells in your own home? Maybe you have even tried therapy before with no progress, giving you little hope. I help couples in dire circumstances put their relationships back together. I have found that couples who failed Marriage Therapy before find success in my 12 week Relationship Recovery Process.
Change is possible. Just because you've done the same thing over and over, doesn't mean today can't be different. Most of us know what change that we'd like to make. However, our instincts are to cling to what gets us through the day and avoid meaningful change. The good news is that we can learn to act effectively to welcome change instead of push it away. At times, we need help to face the places where we need to improve. Positive change does not happen overnight. My goal is to find what what works. I focus on evidence-based and practical strategies to help my clients improve their lives and emotional well-being.
Change is possible. Just because you've done the same thing over and over, doesn't mean today can't be different. Most of us know what change that we'd like to make. However, our instincts are to cling to what gets us through the day and avoid meaningful change. The good news is that we can learn to act effectively to welcome change instead of push it away. At times, we need help to face the places where we need to improve. Positive change does not happen overnight. My goal is to find what what works. I focus on evidence-based and practical strategies to help my clients improve their lives and emotional well-being.
Hi there! I'm Sam. Are you an adult who started life carrying more than your share — and somehow never got the chance to put it down? Maybe anxiety, depression, or grief has been a quiet companion for so long it just feels normal. Or maybe you're in the middle of a transition, questioning who you are outside of the roles you fill for everyone else. Whatever brought you here, you deserve a space where you can finally exhale. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Licensure Supervisor in Missouri with over a decade of experience helping people work through the hard stuff and find their way back to themselves.
Hi there! I'm Sam. Are you an adult who started life carrying more than your share — and somehow never got the chance to put it down? Maybe anxiety, depression, or grief has been a quiet companion for so long it just feels normal. Or maybe you're in the middle of a transition, questioning who you are outside of the roles you fill for everyone else. Whatever brought you here, you deserve a space where you can finally exhale. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Licensure Supervisor in Missouri with over a decade of experience helping people work through the hard stuff and find their way back to themselves.
We believe in creating an open, safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic environment that is informed by structure to help you make the changes necessary to build the life that you want. We also believe in an equally kind and direct stylistic approach, coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. In our work together, we will provide you with scientifically studied tools to help move you in the direction you wish to go.
We believe in creating an open, safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic environment that is informed by structure to help you make the changes necessary to build the life that you want. We also believe in an equally kind and direct stylistic approach, coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. In our work together, we will provide you with scientifically studied tools to help move you in the direction you wish to go.
You’re feeling overwhelmed by struggles with your sexuality, gender identity, addiction, depression, or anxiety, you might often feel misunderstood, isolated, or “other”.
As a divorced, lesbian, adult child of an alcoholic, I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, substance abuse, trauma survivors, women’s issues, and chronic mental health concerns. I use tools like Motivational Interviewing to inspire change, Mindfulness to stay grounded, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage intense emotions.
You’re feeling overwhelmed by struggles with your sexuality, gender identity, addiction, depression, or anxiety, you might often feel misunderstood, isolated, or “other”.
As a divorced, lesbian, adult child of an alcoholic, I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, substance abuse, trauma survivors, women’s issues, and chronic mental health concerns. I use tools like Motivational Interviewing to inspire change, Mindfulness to stay grounded, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage intense emotions.
In addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or strained relationships, I can help you identify your goals and work towards them, in a warm and accepting environment.
I have been counseling adolescents and adults since 2009. I received my bachelor's degree from TCU and obtained my Master's in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Since this time, I have worked with a variety of clients, helping them overcome barriers to a fulfilling life and reach their goals.
In addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or strained relationships, I can help you identify your goals and work towards them, in a warm and accepting environment.
I have been counseling adolescents and adults since 2009. I received my bachelor's degree from TCU and obtained my Master's in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Since this time, I have worked with a variety of clients, helping them overcome barriers to a fulfilling life and reach their goals.
Or drugs or alcohol are taking over.
I have 13 years of experience in addiction, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I do talk therapy, and I'm trained in EMDR, a research-backed approach to process trauma and painful memories. I work with adults navigating life transitions, long-standing patterns that feel impossible to break, and the weight of past trauma.
Or drugs or alcohol are taking over.
I have 13 years of experience in addiction, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I do talk therapy, and I'm trained in EMDR, a research-backed approach to process trauma and painful memories. I work with adults navigating life transitions, long-standing patterns that feel impossible to break, and the weight of past trauma.
Advanced Counseling Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCDP-D, EMDR, DBT, MARS
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
We all encounter problems at different stages in life. Some are easy to handle, whereas others leave us hurt, confused, and hopeless. Our brain is an important organ, and it can get sick, just like any of the other organs in our body. What it takes to heal differs between person to person. We will never pretend we know exactly what you are going through, because we aren't you. But, what we can do is help! Being licensed in both Missouri and Arizona allows us to reach out to help even more people. Whether you are looking to move forward from the past, learn to live with loss, handle stress and anxiety/depression better, we can help!
We all encounter problems at different stages in life. Some are easy to handle, whereas others leave us hurt, confused, and hopeless. Our brain is an important organ, and it can get sick, just like any of the other organs in our body. What it takes to heal differs between person to person. We will never pretend we know exactly what you are going through, because we aren't you. But, what we can do is help! Being licensed in both Missouri and Arizona allows us to reach out to help even more people. Whether you are looking to move forward from the past, learn to live with loss, handle stress and anxiety/depression better, we can help!
I specialize in couples (including pre-marital), family counseling, addictions, emotional issues and teens.
The heart and soul of how I help others is to meet you where you are in life, relationships, struggles, and so on - with the goal of gaining your trust and helping move you through discouraging and challenging circumstances. I believe in the value of working through personal problems and issues in the context of building and sustaining stronger relationships. I will help you with this on a personal level by building healthier mental and emotional processing, individually, as well as within your closest relationships. I look forward to meeting with you and coming alongside of you in your mental health journey.
I specialize in couples (including pre-marital), family counseling, addictions, emotional issues and teens.
The heart and soul of how I help others is to meet you where you are in life, relationships, struggles, and so on - with the goal of gaining your trust and helping move you through discouraging and challenging circumstances. I believe in the value of working through personal problems and issues in the context of building and sustaining stronger relationships. I will help you with this on a personal level by building healthier mental and emotional processing, individually, as well as within your closest relationships. I look forward to meeting with you and coming alongside of you in your mental health journey.
When anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, self-harm urges, family conflict, or addiction take over, it can feel like your inner voice gets drowned out.
I help clients move from surviving to thriving by building practical skills for real change. Specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, alcohol and substance use, identity challenges, and more. I provide a safe, collaborative environment. My goal is to help you understand your experiences, heal, and deeply reconnect with yourself.
When anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, self-harm urges, family conflict, or addiction take over, it can feel like your inner voice gets drowned out.
I help clients move from surviving to thriving by building practical skills for real change. Specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, alcohol and substance use, identity challenges, and more. I provide a safe, collaborative environment. My goal is to help you understand your experiences, heal, and deeply reconnect with yourself.
I am credentialed as a Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional.
My ideal client is one who has been too nervous to try counseling, was given a lot of false beliefs about counseling, or just wants a counselor who is down to earth and easy to talk with! I offer appointments and assessments days, evenings and weekends virtually telephonically or in person. I offer life coaching and therapeutic supervised visitation as well.
I am credentialed as a Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional.
My ideal client is one who has been too nervous to try counseling, was given a lot of false beliefs about counseling, or just wants a counselor who is down to earth and easy to talk with! I offer appointments and assessments days, evenings and weekends virtually telephonically or in person. I offer life coaching and therapeutic supervised visitation as well.
I support clients facing anxiety, addiction, and stress through a treatment plan that builds awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier coping skills.
You may look like you are functioning on the outside, but inside your mind rarely feels quiet. Anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt follow you into decisions, relationships, and life transitions. You replay conversations, second-guess yourself, and wonder why confidence feels so hard to hold onto. Past experiences have shaped how you see yourself, leaving you unsure who to trust, including yourself. You want clarity, steadiness, and a sense of direction so you can move forward without constant worry, feel secure in your choices, and show up in relationships with confidence and emotional ease.
I support clients facing anxiety, addiction, and stress through a treatment plan that builds awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier coping skills.
You may look like you are functioning on the outside, but inside your mind rarely feels quiet. Anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt follow you into decisions, relationships, and life transitions. You replay conversations, second-guess yourself, and wonder why confidence feels so hard to hold onto. Past experiences have shaped how you see yourself, leaving you unsure who to trust, including yourself. You want clarity, steadiness, and a sense of direction so you can move forward without constant worry, feel secure in your choices, and show up in relationships with confidence and emotional ease.
Individual Therapy, especially for challenges that accompany addiction and recovery, or queer (LGBTQIA+) related issues, is a process of understanding the internal and external energies, sometimes beyond our awareness, that guide us in both helpful and harmful ways.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in the field since 2009. I provide Individual Therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Focused Trauma Therapy, and EMDR, rooted in Bowen Family Systems Theory, to all communities but specialize in working with Substance Use Disorders ( addiction), young adults, and members of the queer (LGBTQIA+) community.
Individual Therapy, especially for challenges that accompany addiction and recovery, or queer (LGBTQIA+) related issues, is a process of understanding the internal and external energies, sometimes beyond our awareness, that guide us in both helpful and harmful ways.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in the field since 2009. I provide Individual Therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Focused Trauma Therapy, and EMDR, rooted in Bowen Family Systems Theory, to all communities but specialize in working with Substance Use Disorders ( addiction), young adults, and members of the queer (LGBTQIA+) community.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.