Parenting Therapists in Lake Waukomis, MO
At Dipoto Counseling Group, our Licensed Professional Counselors and Clinical Social Workers provide compassionate care for individuals, couples, and families throughout Missouri. With 19 counselors across three office locations, we are committed to meeting the diverse needs of our community. We also offer reduced-rate counseling through our Provisionally Licensed Counselors and Interns, who work under the supervision of Marc Dipoto, LPC, and meet weekly for case consultation and professional guidance.
At Dipoto Counseling Group, our Licensed Professional Counselors and Clinical Social Workers provide compassionate care for individuals, couples, and families throughout Missouri. With 19 counselors across three office locations, we are committed to meeting the diverse needs of our community. We also offer reduced-rate counseling through our Provisionally Licensed Counselors and Interns, who work under the supervision of Marc Dipoto, LPC, and meet weekly for case consultation and professional guidance.
Hello! I feel truly honored to do this work, joining clients on their healing journey. I specialize in anxiety, addiction, trauma, complex trauma, and ADHD coaching. I also help with depression and relational problems. I work from an attachment perspective (AEDP) and have advanced training in Somatic Experiencing. The goal is to not only expand insight, but also healthy emotion processing. This is necessarily a relational journey with self and a safe other. At the core of my approach and personality is warmth, curiosity, acceptance and creativity. I have years of experience helping clients make strides in their healing journey.
Hello! I feel truly honored to do this work, joining clients on their healing journey. I specialize in anxiety, addiction, trauma, complex trauma, and ADHD coaching. I also help with depression and relational problems. I work from an attachment perspective (AEDP) and have advanced training in Somatic Experiencing. The goal is to not only expand insight, but also healthy emotion processing. This is necessarily a relational journey with self and a safe other. At the core of my approach and personality is warmth, curiosity, acceptance and creativity. I have years of experience helping clients make strides in their healing journey.
In client-centered Music Therapy, the client informs the interaction. Music Therapy works to address what we want to change by helping us integrate thought process and felt experience. This method of treatment works to quickly address the reflexive parts of the brain (where our survival instincts and fight or flight responses live). As a therapist, I'm there to provide support, expertise, and guidance! This type of therapeutic interaction can be especially accessible if talking about an event or identifying something specific is challenging.
In client-centered Music Therapy, the client informs the interaction. Music Therapy works to address what we want to change by helping us integrate thought process and felt experience. This method of treatment works to quickly address the reflexive parts of the brain (where our survival instincts and fight or flight responses live). As a therapist, I'm there to provide support, expertise, and guidance! This type of therapeutic interaction can be especially accessible if talking about an event or identifying something specific is challenging.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I utilize approaches of person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize person-centered therapy and a whole-person approach. I desire to encourage and aid clients in processing through challenges that individuals face. I utilize Dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as needed to aid individuals in building skills and managing emotions, thoughts, and interpersonal relationships. I am trained in trauma-focused therapy as well.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I utilize approaches of person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize person-centered therapy and a whole-person approach. I desire to encourage and aid clients in processing through challenges that individuals face. I utilize Dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as needed to aid individuals in building skills and managing emotions, thoughts, and interpersonal relationships. I am trained in trauma-focused therapy as well.
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I work with many clients struggling with one or more relationships in their lives - with their parents, spouse, family, peers, etc.
Hi, I'm Mandy! Life can be a lot to handle on your own, and I'm here to help. I tend to be a good fit for clients looking for a space to process/organize their thoughts and feelings, or those seeking a more informal therapeutic experience. I view therapy as a partnership, and while I've got some tips and tricks to help you start feeling more in control and less stressed, you are the expert on you. We'll work at your pace, talking through the things you feel are most important - and it's okay if that's not the same thing from week to week. Healing isn't linear; we'll celebrate your successes no matter how big or small!
I work with many clients struggling with one or more relationships in their lives - with their parents, spouse, family, peers, etc.
Hi, I'm Mandy! Life can be a lot to handle on your own, and I'm here to help. I tend to be a good fit for clients looking for a space to process/organize their thoughts and feelings, or those seeking a more informal therapeutic experience. I view therapy as a partnership, and while I've got some tips and tricks to help you start feeling more in control and less stressed, you are the expert on you. We'll work at your pace, talking through the things you feel are most important - and it's okay if that's not the same thing from week to week. Healing isn't linear; we'll celebrate your successes no matter how big or small!
Whether you are facing a new chapter in your life that leads you unsure of the path forward, a parent seeking support for your child as they navigate their social and emotional world, or searching for ways to heal and grow in your relationships, there is a place to start.
I have 15 years experience working with individuals, children, and families. I have extensive experience working with young children navigating social and emotional skills, parenting, and life transitions in adulthood. I draw from a variety of therapy techniques, with a strong focus on mindfulness, play, and self-compassion.
Whether you are facing a new chapter in your life that leads you unsure of the path forward, a parent seeking support for your child as they navigate their social and emotional world, or searching for ways to heal and grow in your relationships, there is a place to start.
I have 15 years experience working with individuals, children, and families. I have extensive experience working with young children navigating social and emotional skills, parenting, and life transitions in adulthood. I draw from a variety of therapy techniques, with a strong focus on mindfulness, play, and self-compassion.
I've helped parents to learn proven parenting techniques.
As we journey through life, we can experience challenges that stifle our personal growth or block our connection with others. Sometimes, we feel ill-equipped, disappointed, alone, hurt, or afraid. But there is hope-- hope for understanding, peace, empowerment, and joy. Whether you would like to broaden your understanding of your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, or deepen your connection with others, there is hope and there is help. Together we can enhance self-awareness and other-awareness. We can work to understand and strengthen your ability to manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We can develop healthy problem-solving and life skills.
I've helped parents to learn proven parenting techniques.
As we journey through life, we can experience challenges that stifle our personal growth or block our connection with others. Sometimes, we feel ill-equipped, disappointed, alone, hurt, or afraid. But there is hope-- hope for understanding, peace, empowerment, and joy. Whether you would like to broaden your understanding of your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, or deepen your connection with others, there is hope and there is help. Together we can enhance self-awareness and other-awareness. We can work to understand and strengthen your ability to manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We can develop healthy problem-solving and life skills.
Or we find that our relationships or parenting can seem more challenging, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or lost.
My counseling style is warm and interactive, balancing humor and tasks in a way to create a safe space for you to explore, heal and grow. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines client-centered, solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches, meaning that my focus is on you and your needs.
Or we find that our relationships or parenting can seem more challenging, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or lost.
My counseling style is warm and interactive, balancing humor and tasks in a way to create a safe space for you to explore, heal and grow. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines client-centered, solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches, meaning that my focus is on you and your needs.
I also provide family therapy services and am certified to provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for children ages 2-7 and their caregivers who are struggling with disruptive behaviors in the home or school setting.
Hello and welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have been providing individual and family therapy services for 15 years. Searching for a therapist can be a daunting task and you are taking a brave first step! I work with individuals (both children and adults) who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, disordered eating, body image, life transitions, and overall stressors.
I also provide family therapy services and am certified to provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for children ages 2-7 and their caregivers who are struggling with disruptive behaviors in the home or school setting.
Hello and welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have been providing individual and family therapy services for 15 years. Searching for a therapist can be a daunting task and you are taking a brave first step! I work with individuals (both children and adults) who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, disordered eating, body image, life transitions, and overall stressors.
Healing requires restoring trust in yourself and tapping into your strengths and inner wisdom. At A Balanced Life LLC we believe in each person's innate capacity for, and natural progression towards, healing. Our goal is to help you achieve relief, lasting change, and confidence. Trusting you as the expert, our therapeutic approaches follow your lead. A Balanced Life LLC offers therapy to people of all ages and stages of life, matching you to a therapist who provides effective therapy according to your needs and goals.
Healing requires restoring trust in yourself and tapping into your strengths and inner wisdom. At A Balanced Life LLC we believe in each person's innate capacity for, and natural progression towards, healing. Our goal is to help you achieve relief, lasting change, and confidence. Trusting you as the expert, our therapeutic approaches follow your lead. A Balanced Life LLC offers therapy to people of all ages and stages of life, matching you to a therapist who provides effective therapy according to your needs and goals.
I also work with parents and children to strengthen communication, build healthy routines, and restore connection.
ADHD · Adoption · Anger Management · Anxiety · Codependency · Coping Skills · Depression · Emotional Disturbance · Grief · Life Coaching · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders · Parenting · Peer Relationships · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Stress · Trauma and PTSD · Job Stress · Marital/Pre-marital · Men's Issues
I also work with parents and children to strengthen communication, build healthy routines, and restore connection.
ADHD · Adoption · Anger Management · Anxiety · Codependency · Coping Skills · Depression · Emotional Disturbance · Grief · Life Coaching · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders · Parenting · Peer Relationships · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Stress · Trauma and PTSD · Job Stress · Marital/Pre-marital · Men's Issues
Leslie Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW , PMH-C
9 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
Waitlist for new clients
I am a certified PCIT, EMDR and Perinatal Mental Health Therapist specializing in women and families during the reproductive and early parenting years.
I offer a safe, supportive space to process life’s challenges. My approach is collaborative—I’ll meet you where you are and walk beside you on your journey. For parents, I provide in-session coaching to help strengthen confidence and connection. You are not alone.
I am a certified PCIT, EMDR and Perinatal Mental Health Therapist specializing in women and families during the reproductive and early parenting years.
I offer a safe, supportive space to process life’s challenges. My approach is collaborative—I’ll meet you where you are and walk beside you on your journey. For parents, I provide in-session coaching to help strengthen confidence and connection. You are not alone.
At Lakewood Family Therapy our goal is to offer excellent therapy from beginning to end for all of our clients and their families. We are a dedicated group of professional Christian counselors, bringing healing to the family, and giving hope for the future. Dr. Corley offers professional counseling for marriages, families, and individuals. For more information about our practice or our counselors, or to set up a free 15 minute phone consult, please visit our website www.lwfamilytherapy.com .
At Lakewood Family Therapy our goal is to offer excellent therapy from beginning to end for all of our clients and their families. We are a dedicated group of professional Christian counselors, bringing healing to the family, and giving hope for the future. Dr. Corley offers professional counseling for marriages, families, and individuals. For more information about our practice or our counselors, or to set up a free 15 minute phone consult, please visit our website www.lwfamilytherapy.com .
I take care to include families in the therapy process to empower parents and enhance parenting resources.
I operate from a trauma-informed and person centered therapy approach with individuals of all ages, with a specialty in play therapy for children who have experienced trauma or complex stressful experiences. This means that I believe each individual has what it takes within them to be in charge of their own healing, and some people just need help along the way. That also means that you get to come exactly as you are and be accepted and cared for. We will take time to build a positive and authentic therapeutic relationship, which will hold the healing powers of safety and connection.
I take care to include families in the therapy process to empower parents and enhance parenting resources.
I operate from a trauma-informed and person centered therapy approach with individuals of all ages, with a specialty in play therapy for children who have experienced trauma or complex stressful experiences. This means that I believe each individual has what it takes within them to be in charge of their own healing, and some people just need help along the way. That also means that you get to come exactly as you are and be accepted and cared for. We will take time to build a positive and authentic therapeutic relationship, which will hold the healing powers of safety and connection.
I am licensed in Kansas and Missouri with extensive experience in parenting, children, teens and women's issues.
Navigating life's transitions and challenges can feel overwhelming, whether you are seeking support for yourself or a family member. Your story is unique and takes courage to share.
If you are facing behavioral concerns, grief and loss, anxiety, ADHD, trauma or relationship disruptions, you don't have to carry it alone. You will be met exactly where you are with steady support and proven evidence-based practices designed to help you achieve your goals.
I am licensed in Kansas and Missouri with extensive experience in parenting, children, teens and women's issues.
Navigating life's transitions and challenges can feel overwhelming, whether you are seeking support for yourself or a family member. Your story is unique and takes courage to share.
If you are facing behavioral concerns, grief and loss, anxiety, ADHD, trauma or relationship disruptions, you don't have to carry it alone. You will be met exactly where you are with steady support and proven evidence-based practices designed to help you achieve your goals.
My approach is grounded in meeting folks where they are in the moment, and not asking them to feel, look, or act like someone they’re not. I believe that every person has worth and value because of their identity, and I love helping other people tap into their worth. I believe that all humans have the innate capacity to not only overcome difficult experiences, but to heal and thrive, and when we overcome difficult experiences or emotions, we are stronger and more resilient. Lasting change requires work, but when we put in that work we harness the power to define our experience rather than letting our experience define us.
My approach is grounded in meeting folks where they are in the moment, and not asking them to feel, look, or act like someone they’re not. I believe that every person has worth and value because of their identity, and I love helping other people tap into their worth. I believe that all humans have the innate capacity to not only overcome difficult experiences, but to heal and thrive, and when we overcome difficult experiences or emotions, we are stronger and more resilient. Lasting change requires work, but when we put in that work we harness the power to define our experience rather than letting our experience define us.
Additionally, I enjoy collaborating with parents and families to enhance communication at home, emphasizing parenting skills and resolving relationship conflicts.
Your concerns are unique to you. I am here for you however life looks right now. I would be honored to work with you to resolve problems that burden you or your family. Counseling should provide a safe and non-judgmental space to tell your story and work through your challenges. I genuinely like to listen. As I hear you, we will walk your journey to wellness together.
Additionally, I enjoy collaborating with parents and families to enhance communication at home, emphasizing parenting skills and resolving relationship conflicts.
Your concerns are unique to you. I am here for you however life looks right now. I would be honored to work with you to resolve problems that burden you or your family. Counseling should provide a safe and non-judgmental space to tell your story and work through your challenges. I genuinely like to listen. As I hear you, we will walk your journey to wellness together.
If you are a struggling parent, or have a child or adolescent going through a difficult time, know that you are not alone.
Are you consumed with worry about your child and family? Is your child acting out, anxious or depressed? I can provide a safe therapeutic space for your child to express themselves while learning how to manage their anger, anxiety, depression or other issues. I have 25+ years helping children throughout my career as an elementary teacher and high school counselor. Being a registered play therapist makes me uniquely qualified to help younger children ages 5-11 and adolescents ages 12-18.
If you are a struggling parent, or have a child or adolescent going through a difficult time, know that you are not alone.
Are you consumed with worry about your child and family? Is your child acting out, anxious or depressed? I can provide a safe therapeutic space for your child to express themselves while learning how to manage their anger, anxiety, depression or other issues. I have 25+ years helping children throughout my career as an elementary teacher and high school counselor. Being a registered play therapist makes me uniquely qualified to help younger children ages 5-11 and adolescents ages 12-18.
My goal is to establish a relationship conducive to collaborating with parents to achieve a cohesive family unit.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Play Therapy. My passion is working with children, teens and families. I have extensive experience working with children and teens in various capacities: Middle School Counselor, Junior High Math Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Paraprofessional, In-Patient Psychiatric Adolescent Instructor. I welcome the opportunity to work with children ages 3 - 18 and their families. I am also available to provide individual counseling to adults in need of someone to listen with empathy and understanding, while assisting in the resolution of problems impeding happiness and fulfillment with life.
My goal is to establish a relationship conducive to collaborating with parents to achieve a cohesive family unit.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Play Therapy. My passion is working with children, teens and families. I have extensive experience working with children and teens in various capacities: Middle School Counselor, Junior High Math Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Paraprofessional, In-Patient Psychiatric Adolescent Instructor. I welcome the opportunity to work with children ages 3 - 18 and their families. I am also available to provide individual counseling to adults in need of someone to listen with empathy and understanding, while assisting in the resolution of problems impeding happiness and fulfillment with life.
My ideal client is ready to feel understood and better understand themselves. They may be burnt out with their current routine, wanting to explore their authentic self, or wanting to show up better in relationships. Through building self compassion and increased awareness of individual values, my practice focuses on inner strengths and actionable change. I will be your advocate, cheerleader, your safe person to unmask and explore yourself with. I’m here for the laughter and tears and growth!
My ideal client is ready to feel understood and better understand themselves. They may be burnt out with their current routine, wanting to explore their authentic self, or wanting to show up better in relationships. Through building self compassion and increased awareness of individual values, my practice focuses on inner strengths and actionable change. I will be your advocate, cheerleader, your safe person to unmask and explore yourself with. I’m here for the laughter and tears and growth!
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.