Female Therapists in Morgan County, MO
Jacqueline Weydert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rocky Mount, MO 65072 (Online Only)
Life is short. My goal is to help people find purpose and to overcome some of life's bumps. I work with people of all ages in individual, group, family and with couples who are experiencing feelings/emotions that are getting in the way of living a happy, fulfilled life. Lets face it, sometimes we just need someone to listen and help us learn skills that will get us back on track and feeling better. I work with people that are struggling with anxiety, depression, life events/traumas, bipolar disorder, teen/child issues, couples counseling, finding purpose and many others.
Life is short. My goal is to help people find purpose and to overcome some of life's bumps. I work with people of all ages in individual, group, family and with couples who are experiencing feelings/emotions that are getting in the way of living a happy, fulfilled life. Lets face it, sometimes we just need someone to listen and help us learn skills that will get us back on track and feeling better. I work with people that are struggling with anxiety, depression, life events/traumas, bipolar disorder, teen/child issues, couples counseling, finding purpose and many others.
Relationship difficulties, intense emotions, anxiety, stress and depression -- these are issues that many face each day. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone and that you are stronger and wiser than you likely feel. Pain is inevitable in life, but we can learn from our experiences, adapt and create a life that is more peaceful and enjoyable. I want to provide a safe space for you to talk about your current and past experiences, to express the thoughts and feelings you are struggling with and to feel inspired and empowered to continue working on yourself and improving your life.
Relationship difficulties, intense emotions, anxiety, stress and depression -- these are issues that many face each day. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone and that you are stronger and wiser than you likely feel. Pain is inevitable in life, but we can learn from our experiences, adapt and create a life that is more peaceful and enjoyable. I want to provide a safe space for you to talk about your current and past experiences, to express the thoughts and feelings you are struggling with and to feel inspired and empowered to continue working on yourself and improving your life.
Melody McCaig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Versailles, MO 65084 (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Melody McCaig and an independently licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri. My primary approach is strengths-based and supportive while drawing on many evidence based approaches including CBT and play therapy. I’ve successfully worked with individuals of all ages and from all walks of life in navigating through some of life’s most difficult times.
Hi! I’m Melody McCaig and an independently licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri. My primary approach is strengths-based and supportive while drawing on many evidence based approaches including CBT and play therapy. I’ve successfully worked with individuals of all ages and from all walks of life in navigating through some of life’s most difficult times.
Samantha Brannen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gravois Mills, MO 65037 (Online Only)
My name is Sam Brannen, PhD LCSW and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral, transactional, and hypnotherapy as required by specific case, information and clientele. My focus of practice is on providing individual treatment to individuals experiencing trauma, PTSD, gender, identity, issues, depression, anxiety, and general wellness issues.
My name is Sam Brannen, PhD LCSW and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral, transactional, and hypnotherapy as required by specific case, information and clientele. My focus of practice is on providing individual treatment to individuals experiencing trauma, PTSD, gender, identity, issues, depression, anxiety, and general wellness issues.
My name is Mary Kate Short and I am fully licensed in Missouri and Kansas. I primarily see children, families, young adults, and couples. I am in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist and am Level One Gottman certified couples therapist. Having experience in the hospital, school, and private practice has given me the experience and empathy needed to see clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.
My name is Mary Kate Short and I am fully licensed in Missouri and Kansas. I primarily see children, families, young adults, and couples. I am in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist and am Level One Gottman certified couples therapist. Having experience in the hospital, school, and private practice has given me the experience and empathy needed to see clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Online Therapists
Hello! I am Karen Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor. When you decide it is time to work with a therapist, it can be a frightening, daunting process. However, therapeutic healing comes in the context of a compassionate, non-judgmental, highly empathic relationship. I will provide this for you as we explore your inner world together. You do not need to do it alone. My expertise is in helping individuals build and strengthen healthy relationships with self and others. More specifically, I work with women's issues, relational issues, self worth, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Hello! I am Karen Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor. When you decide it is time to work with a therapist, it can be a frightening, daunting process. However, therapeutic healing comes in the context of a compassionate, non-judgmental, highly empathic relationship. I will provide this for you as we explore your inner world together. You do not need to do it alone. My expertise is in helping individuals build and strengthen healthy relationships with self and others. More specifically, I work with women's issues, relational issues, self worth, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Erica L Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Independence, MO 64055
Dr. Erica Thompson, LPC is a multiculturally competent and realistic therapist that believes in meeting people where they are. She takes an individualistic approach in therapy understanding that the needs of everyone will be different. Understanding comfort and flexibility are top priorities for those needing therapy, her services are conducted in a variety of settings including, in-home, teletherapy, and traditonal office settings.
Dr. Erica Thompson, LPC is a multiculturally competent and realistic therapist that believes in meeting people where they are. She takes an individualistic approach in therapy understanding that the needs of everyone will be different. Understanding comfort and flexibility are top priorities for those needing therapy, her services are conducted in a variety of settings including, in-home, teletherapy, and traditonal office settings.
My goal is to support you by providing a safe space in which you feel heard. I offer services centered around you. This means that your therapeutic goals will be kept at the forefront. I believe in treating the whole person, both mind and body to support bringing you back to a sense of the whole. If you find that it is challenging for you to meet in person, I also provide online therapy services. We can meet over video chat from the comfort of your own safe place. We can work together to meet your therapeutic needs.
My goal is to support you by providing a safe space in which you feel heard. I offer services centered around you. This means that your therapeutic goals will be kept at the forefront. I believe in treating the whole person, both mind and body to support bringing you back to a sense of the whole. If you find that it is challenging for you to meet in person, I also provide online therapy services. We can meet over video chat from the comfort of your own safe place. We can work together to meet your therapeutic needs.
I know each person, couple or family that comes to see me has multi-faceted issues in their lives they have been trying to deal with on their own. It can be hard to reach out for help when you feel defeated and have run out of solutions to your own problems. But that is exactly what therapy is for and the right time to start! You are not weak if you have been struggling to cope with trauma, your mental health or change. You are not a failure if your goals haven't been reached or your relationships with others are not what you thought they would be. You just don't know what you need yet, and I would love to help you figure that out.
I know each person, couple or family that comes to see me has multi-faceted issues in their lives they have been trying to deal with on their own. It can be hard to reach out for help when you feel defeated and have run out of solutions to your own problems. But that is exactly what therapy is for and the right time to start! You are not weak if you have been struggling to cope with trauma, your mental health or change. You are not a failure if your goals haven't been reached or your relationships with others are not what you thought they would be. You just don't know what you need yet, and I would love to help you figure that out.
Courtney Kempker
Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Ozark, MO 65049 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have struggles in relationships or have a trauma history that is still impacting you? I can help you to break out of unhealthy patterns and cope and integrate negative experiences in positive ways. I can help clients to have healthier relationships, a stronger sense of self, better ways to cope with and manage symptoms, and to resolve unprocessed trauma. Achieving these goals means experiencing a higher quality of life. My ideal client is also able to be open minded in exploring their emotions in psychosomatic ways through interventions like brainspotting.
Do you have struggles in relationships or have a trauma history that is still impacting you? I can help you to break out of unhealthy patterns and cope and integrate negative experiences in positive ways. I can help clients to have healthier relationships, a stronger sense of self, better ways to cope with and manage symptoms, and to resolve unprocessed trauma. Achieving these goals means experiencing a higher quality of life. My ideal client is also able to be open minded in exploring their emotions in psychosomatic ways through interventions like brainspotting.
Lacey Kinzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
If you are an adult or teenager struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma issues, self-esteem, or setting boundaries, I would love to help you. Couples who are struggling with relationship issues are also welcome as I have a passion and experience in marital/couples therapy and helping relationships succeed. I have also been trained in EMDR which assists clients in rapid reduction of trauma-related symptoms resulting in overall healing. I have had specialized training in DBT and have assisted clients in learning and implementing these skills as well.
If you are an adult or teenager struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma issues, self-esteem, or setting boundaries, I would love to help you. Couples who are struggling with relationship issues are also welcome as I have a passion and experience in marital/couples therapy and helping relationships succeed. I have also been trained in EMDR which assists clients in rapid reduction of trauma-related symptoms resulting in overall healing. I have had specialized training in DBT and have assisted clients in learning and implementing these skills as well.
My practice specializes in assisting those with difficulties regulating themselves. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma and all the various unhelpful coping skills we learn when we're struggling with living the life we want.
My practice specializes in assisting those with difficulties regulating themselves. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma and all the various unhelpful coping skills we learn when we're struggling with living the life we want.
Kathy Susan Cherney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64081 (Online Only)
Are you feeling depressed? Anxious? Does pain from the past affect your happiness today? Do you feel at a loss of what to do to feel better? There is hope! You can find a resolution and move forward for the life you want! Together we will work on the issues that are causing you pain and distress. You will receive insight and practical tools you can use every day.
Are you feeling depressed? Anxious? Does pain from the past affect your happiness today? Do you feel at a loss of what to do to feel better? There is hope! You can find a resolution and move forward for the life you want! Together we will work on the issues that are causing you pain and distress. You will receive insight and practical tools you can use every day.
Through work with individuals aged teen through adulthood and couples in various differing relationships alike, I have developed expertise in areas like attachment, blended families, and depression and anxiety. I have a strong foundation as a caring and supportive counselor and aim to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I welcome the opportunity to have my skills challenged and strengthened through experiences and living life.
Through work with individuals aged teen through adulthood and couples in various differing relationships alike, I have developed expertise in areas like attachment, blended families, and depression and anxiety. I have a strong foundation as a caring and supportive counselor and aim to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I welcome the opportunity to have my skills challenged and strengthened through experiences and living life.
Finding a therapist can be hard, especially when you feel like no one really "gets" you. I'm hoping that's where I come in- I am a queer, autistic therapist passionate about working with other LGBTQIA+ and/or neurodivergent people that may struggle to find the right therapist for them, or who have felt unheard or invalidated by other mental health professionals. Currently, I am offering services to individuals age 12 and older, as well as families, couples, and diverse relationships.
Finding a therapist can be hard, especially when you feel like no one really "gets" you. I'm hoping that's where I come in- I am a queer, autistic therapist passionate about working with other LGBTQIA+ and/or neurodivergent people that may struggle to find the right therapist for them, or who have felt unheard or invalidated by other mental health professionals. Currently, I am offering services to individuals age 12 and older, as well as families, couples, and diverse relationships.
Camille A Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063
I specialize in providing support to individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, autism, and ADHD. I support and encourage people’s ability to be resilient and overcome adversities in life. Taking care of yourself and building strong relationships can help build resiliency and I’m here to help you through that journey.
I specialize in providing support to individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, autism, and ADHD. I support and encourage people’s ability to be resilient and overcome adversities in life. Taking care of yourself and building strong relationships can help build resiliency and I’m here to help you through that journey.
Sue A Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Springfield, MO 65804
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a collaborative process between you and your therapist and to be effective, good therapy has to be a ‘good fit.’ I am invested in creating a welcoming space where clients can find their way towards living a better, happier and more full filling life. Regardless of gender, sexuality, spirituality, race or ethnicity, all are welcome. In therapy there is no one size fits all. My approach is tailored to fit the needs of each person and to provide an opportunity to learn to live more skillfully while also tapping into your innate knowing with the help of a trusted confidant.
Therapy is a collaborative process between you and your therapist and to be effective, good therapy has to be a ‘good fit.’ I am invested in creating a welcoming space where clients can find their way towards living a better, happier and more full filling life. Regardless of gender, sexuality, spirituality, race or ethnicity, all are welcome. In therapy there is no one size fits all. My approach is tailored to fit the needs of each person and to provide an opportunity to learn to live more skillfully while also tapping into your innate knowing with the help of a trusted confidant.
I want to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self ! We all need someone to talk to, even if it's just to feel heard in the moment. I've been serving the children and adults of my community for over 30 years. I have advanced training in working with the Special Needs population and am a Certified Positive Behavior Supports Coach and Trainer! I believe that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. I try to help clients look at "obstacles" as "opportunities" for something new. You are in charge of your life and the possibilities are endless! Let's explore them together!
I want to offer you a safe space to be your authentic self ! We all need someone to talk to, even if it's just to feel heard in the moment. I've been serving the children and adults of my community for over 30 years. I have advanced training in working with the Special Needs population and am a Certified Positive Behavior Supports Coach and Trainer! I believe that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. I try to help clients look at "obstacles" as "opportunities" for something new. You are in charge of your life and the possibilities are endless! Let's explore them together!
Tricia L Beach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64086
Are your emotions driving your behaviors and negatively impacting your life? Growing up in a dysfunctional family, I didn’t learn how to cope with my emotions, let alone the ups and downs that life throws at us! In our sessions, I want you to know that you aren’t alone. I believe that my 35-year recovery journey gives me a unique perspective of what it means to live a life worth living. When we meet, I want you to feel safe and understood so that someday you can reflect on this challenging time and be grateful you were brave enough to take the steps to heal.
Are your emotions driving your behaviors and negatively impacting your life? Growing up in a dysfunctional family, I didn’t learn how to cope with my emotions, let alone the ups and downs that life throws at us! In our sessions, I want you to know that you aren’t alone. I believe that my 35-year recovery journey gives me a unique perspective of what it means to live a life worth living. When we meet, I want you to feel safe and understood so that someday you can reflect on this challenging time and be grateful you were brave enough to take the steps to heal.
Rhonda Sue Dlouhy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, GC-C
Verified Verified
Springfield, MO 65804
Throughout my sessions, I seek to provide compassion, empathy, perspective, and hope to those I work with. I have attended a wealth of trainings, workshops, and conferences to better support children, families, and adults through any life circumstance that may arise. I have a passion for people and would love to help you process whatever you may be going through. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Grief Counselor. I earned my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Missouri State University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Throughout my sessions, I seek to provide compassion, empathy, perspective, and hope to those I work with. I have attended a wealth of trainings, workshops, and conferences to better support children, families, and adults through any life circumstance that may arise. I have a passion for people and would love to help you process whatever you may be going through. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Grief Counselor. I earned my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Missouri State University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.