Therapists in Lebanon, MO

Missouri Behavioral Health Counseling Associates' mission is to serve Missouri citizens AND to provide services that improves quality of life for Missouri children, adolescents, and families.

Hi! So glad that you reached out for help! Using a person-centered trauma-focused approach, I will help you learn to have a more fulfilling life. I believe in being authentic and providing unconditional positive regard which means that I accept you for how you are and believe that anyone is capable of having a new life. My diverse life experiences have provided me the tools needed to provide genuine empathy which is important to build that connection and trust. I look forward to working with you!

At Compass Counseling, we are dedicated to providing responsive service to our clients, contacts and community. We have a diverse staff of professional counselors who are capable of meeting the most difficult counseling needs. We seek to develop cooperative relationships with everyone involved in the client's care to maximize the therapeutic benefit to the client and optimize the treatment process. Our growing list of therapists allows us to match up client needs with specific areas of interest/expertise within our counselor community.

Hope Connections offers evidence-based treatment to help you reclaim your life. We specialize in depression, anxiety to include trauma induced PTSD, and anger. Additionally, we provide substance abuse counseling. We offer a warm, supportive atmosphere conducive towards healing. Most people who seek consultation want to know the following: How severe is the problem? What caused the problem or symptoms? And, can they change or improve? At Hope Connections, we will assist you in identifying the severity of the problem, help find the source of the problem and guide you towards reclaiming your life. We are your Hope Connection.

I provide individual, family and group outpatient counseling for people of all ages. I work with people who may be struggling with relationship issues, anxiety issues, substance abuse and addiction and behavioral addictions, bullying, conflict resolution, grief loss issues, trauma and PTSD, anger management, adult and childhood ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. I also assist children and families with parent-child relational issues and behavior modification skill development. I have worked within the school system, inpatient and outpatient settings, in homes, and emergency rooms. I have trained youth to help peers on a local suicide hotline.

I offer several services that include assessment, treatment planning, recovery support and case management in addition to counseling. My goal is to do whatever it takes to give you or your loved one the best chance for lasting recovery and improve well being of the whole person. The treatment methodologies utilized are time-tested and have consistently proven successful. I understand that the causes of addiction and mental health are complex and often multifaceted; I am here to guide those we serve and their families every step of the way. 

I specialize in 3 types of clients: High-performance individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure, Testing to help parents understand what their child needs in education (gifted or learning difficulties), and Testing to help courts and lawyers decide what needs to happen in complex child custody cases. As someone that has lived in each of these scenarios, I've developed tools and techniques to help you find the answers you need. Whether you are worried about your child, feeling burned out, or need an accurate assessment for court, I'll strive to give you the care and attention I'd want for my own family.

I have been in private practice for 34 years and see individuals, families, adolescents and children. I believe people have the ability to make positive changes in their lives, given the tools to have better coping skills, enhanced self esteem, guidance with problem areas, and changing patterns of behaving and thinking, No matter how difficult the situation may seem, there is always a solution.

Life is hard. Maybe you're feeling stressed, anxious and depressed. Maybe you’re in a bad relationship or caring for others and putting yourself last. Maybe you’re using alcohol or drugs to try and feel better, to escape from it all. I've been there, it didn’t work. You may be asking yourself “Where do I start?” Sometimes we feel like we’ve lost our way, and wanting to feel confident again, to reconnect with our interests and passions. Maybe you want to find meaning and purpose in your life.

People come to our office hurting and wanting change in their lives. We offer caring, experienced and professional psychological services.

My clients are sensitive, smart, and creative, but may find these strengths difficult to access and manage. As a result you may feel disconnected, anxious, and depressed. You may self medicate with alcohol, drugs, or food. I help people reconnect with themselves and use their strengths to build the lives they want and deserve.