EMDR Therapists in Parkville, MO
I know it can be challenging and overwhelming to seek therapy, but you deserve to explore healing, self-compassion and hope. I believe in the potential for all humans to grow and change and would like to embark on a journey with you to ease the suffering in your life. Many circumstances and events from our past or in our present can create obstacles to our sense of peace with ourselves. You may be feeling alone, stuck, unworthy, scared or angry. I can offer an integrative approach that is not a "one-size-fits all", but rather one based on your unique needs and history.
I know it can be challenging and overwhelming to seek therapy, but you deserve to explore healing, self-compassion and hope. I believe in the potential for all humans to grow and change and would like to embark on a journey with you to ease the suffering in your life. Many circumstances and events from our past or in our present can create obstacles to our sense of peace with ourselves. You may be feeling alone, stuck, unworthy, scared or angry. I can offer an integrative approach that is not a "one-size-fits all", but rather one based on your unique needs and history.
Through Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, mindfulness, and parts and attachment work, we’ll slow down, get curious, and explore the sensations, emotions, and protective patterns that may not have shifted through talking alone.
I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and I incorporate IFS, CBT and Solutions Focused therapy into sessions. My goal is to help you heal from trauma, gain control of your life, and feel empowered to make decisions that support you and those important to you.
Through Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, mindfulness, and parts and attachment work, we’ll slow down, get curious, and explore the sensations, emotions, and protective patterns that may not have shifted through talking alone.
I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR) therapy, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and I incorporate IFS, CBT and Solutions Focused therapy into sessions. My goal is to help you heal from trauma, gain control of your life, and feel empowered to make decisions that support you and those important to you.
I also offer parent support and EMDR therapy for trauma and anxiety.
I specialize in helping my clients navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and emotional challenges. Using a warm, collaborative approach, I help clients better understand themselves, build practical coping skills, heal from difficult experiences, and create lasting change. I offer EMDR, therapy for anxiety and trauma, parent support, and SEL groups.
I also offer parent support and EMDR therapy for trauma and anxiety.
I specialize in helping my clients navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and emotional challenges. Using a warm, collaborative approach, I help clients better understand themselves, build practical coping skills, heal from difficult experiences, and create lasting change. I offer EMDR, therapy for anxiety and trauma, parent support, and SEL groups.
My approach integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma-Focused approaches, all with a feminist lens.
Hi there, I'm Erin! I work with teens, women, mothers, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. My main areas of focus are anxiety, complex trauma and postpartum, but I’m also deeply passionate about helping people untangle people-pleasing patterns, strengthen boundaries, and navigate life transitions with more confidence and clarity. My goal is to help you build coping tools, gain meaningful insight, and reconnect with your sense of agency so you can feel more confident, grounded, and fulfilled in your life.
My approach integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma-Focused approaches, all with a feminist lens.
Hi there, I'm Erin! I work with teens, women, mothers, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. My main areas of focus are anxiety, complex trauma and postpartum, but I’m also deeply passionate about helping people untangle people-pleasing patterns, strengthen boundaries, and navigate life transitions with more confidence and clarity. My goal is to help you build coping tools, gain meaningful insight, and reconnect with your sense of agency so you can feel more confident, grounded, and fulfilled in your life.
My passion is working with children and families, helping them to relate better with one another or to cope with normal family issues in healthier ways. I believe all clients possess the potential to improve their lives. My goal is to offer support and strategies so that clients can decide for themselves what is appropriate for them. I hope to help adult clients gain perspective and understanding of their lives so they are empowered to make meaningful changes for themselves. I now also specialize in working with neurodivergent children and adults. My office is in Missouri, and I offer Telehealth in KS or MO. I have openings!
My passion is working with children and families, helping them to relate better with one another or to cope with normal family issues in healthier ways. I believe all clients possess the potential to improve their lives. My goal is to offer support and strategies so that clients can decide for themselves what is appropriate for them. I hope to help adult clients gain perspective and understanding of their lives so they are empowered to make meaningful changes for themselves. I now also specialize in working with neurodivergent children and adults. My office is in Missouri, and I offer Telehealth in KS or MO. I have openings!
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.
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.
Life can be overwhelming at times, whether you are a stressed out parent dealing with a challenging teen or simply trying to get back on your feet after a difficult situation, don't wait any longer before asking for help. As an experienced therapist, I have helped families, children, teens and adults resolve intense conflict, heal from personal issues, and work towards a peaceful life. Becoming a healthy person involves not only an active body and sound mind, but the belief that you are worthy of becoming the best you can be.
Life can be overwhelming at times, whether you are a stressed out parent dealing with a challenging teen or simply trying to get back on your feet after a difficult situation, don't wait any longer before asking for help. As an experienced therapist, I have helped families, children, teens and adults resolve intense conflict, heal from personal issues, and work towards a peaceful life. Becoming a healthy person involves not only an active body and sound mind, but the belief that you are worthy of becoming the best you can be.
EMDR is an amazing therapy that I am very passionate about, and use with most clients.
I now have a few daytime spots that have opened up if you have been trying to get in!
I have worked with clients in the Northland for the past 27 years. If you have considered therapy - trust your intuition! You don't have to struggle silently with the lows any longer. If you feel stuck - take the next step. Don't wait until relationships worsen, you lose hope, or shame takes over. The time is now. You deserve it.
EMDR is an amazing therapy that I am very passionate about, and use with most clients.
I now have a few daytime spots that have opened up if you have been trying to get in!
I have worked with clients in the Northland for the past 27 years. If you have considered therapy - trust your intuition! You don't have to struggle silently with the lows any longer. If you feel stuck - take the next step. Don't wait until relationships worsen, you lose hope, or shame takes over. The time is now. You deserve it.
Trauma-informed Therapist accepting new clients (18 through senior adulthood) and couples.
My scope of practice includes trauma recovery, reducing anxiety and depression, navigating life transitions, managing caregiver stress and parenting challenges, supporting individuals living with chronic illness or pain, and helping couples heal relational issues, including infidelity recovery.
What is trauma? Trauma can stem from a single event, such as an assault or car accident, or from ongoing experiences like bullying, emotional neglect, attachment injuries, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or vicarious traumatization.
Trauma-informed Therapist accepting new clients (18 through senior adulthood) and couples.
My scope of practice includes trauma recovery, reducing anxiety and depression, navigating life transitions, managing caregiver stress and parenting challenges, supporting individuals living with chronic illness or pain, and helping couples heal relational issues, including infidelity recovery.
What is trauma? Trauma can stem from a single event, such as an assault or car accident, or from ongoing experiences like bullying, emotional neglect, attachment injuries, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or vicarious traumatization.
I integrate CBT, CPT, RT, MI, EMDR, IFS, ACT, somatic therapy, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, positive psychology, phenomenology, and yoga.
Hi there, here’s a little about who I am, what I offer, and how I approach therapy. I’m an eclectic, strengths-based psychotherapist whose identity is as multifaceted as my approach. I understand myself as both spirit and body: a person of color, multiethnic, neuroqueer, empathic, and deeply Midwestern. Since 1995, my work has explored our differences, shared humanity, and paths toward liberation. I believe the human spirit naturally seeks greater authenticity, meaning, and wholeness. My experience spans domestic violence and substance use recovery, residential psychiatric care, collegiate teaching, and outpatient psychotherapy.
I integrate CBT, CPT, RT, MI, EMDR, IFS, ACT, somatic therapy, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, positive psychology, phenomenology, and yoga.
Hi there, here’s a little about who I am, what I offer, and how I approach therapy. I’m an eclectic, strengths-based psychotherapist whose identity is as multifaceted as my approach. I understand myself as both spirit and body: a person of color, multiethnic, neuroqueer, empathic, and deeply Midwestern. Since 1995, my work has explored our differences, shared humanity, and paths toward liberation. I believe the human spirit naturally seeks greater authenticity, meaning, and wholeness. My experience spans domestic violence and substance use recovery, residential psychiatric care, collegiate teaching, and outpatient psychotherapy.
Whether its play therapy for younger children, helping a high school/college age older adolescent work through a problem, strategies for depression and anxiety, or therapists to work with older adults on grief and loss - we have you covered. Our practice specializes in providing services that cover the life span - "Every Season of Life." It is our goal to "give therapy away" and teach people how to become their own therapist. We actively work to teach the skills needed to move past problems and live a successful life. We utilize a variety of techniques, including homework, art activities, role-plays - all tailored to you and your needs.
Whether its play therapy for younger children, helping a high school/college age older adolescent work through a problem, strategies for depression and anxiety, or therapists to work with older adults on grief and loss - we have you covered. Our practice specializes in providing services that cover the life span - "Every Season of Life." It is our goal to "give therapy away" and teach people how to become their own therapist. We actively work to teach the skills needed to move past problems and live a successful life. We utilize a variety of techniques, including homework, art activities, role-plays - all tailored to you and your needs.
Through a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, I draw on multiple treatment modalities (CBT, EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and trained in military trauma) to guide clients in accomplishing their goals.
Life comes with its fair share of stress and struggles. If you need support or help sorting through difficult events, my clients report feeling understood and hopeful, while seeing behaviors change and life situations improve. My style is collaborative, interactive, and engaging. I am very comfortable working with a variety of individuals; adults, seniors, teens. We can increase your insight, improve communication, uncover barriers, and problem solve to promote growth and change.
Through a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, I draw on multiple treatment modalities (CBT, EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and trained in military trauma) to guide clients in accomplishing their goals.
Life comes with its fair share of stress and struggles. If you need support or help sorting through difficult events, my clients report feeling understood and hopeful, while seeing behaviors change and life situations improve. My style is collaborative, interactive, and engaging. I am very comfortable working with a variety of individuals; adults, seniors, teens. We can increase your insight, improve communication, uncover barriers, and problem solve to promote growth and change.
I practice EMDR which can help resolve a variety of symptoms from traumatic experiences, including acute and chronic stress.
I am heartened by people's willingness to reach out and courageously rediscover hope.
The journey of life can be challenging and overwhelming. There are times when we are left standing at crossroads feeling disconnected or unappreciated. You may be experiencing loneliness, shame or guilt, or may have reached a point of sheer frustration. I walk along side my clients as they empower their authentic self, realize inherent potential, and revitalize relationships, I provide therapy for couples, families and individuals, and welcome those of any age, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
I practice EMDR which can help resolve a variety of symptoms from traumatic experiences, including acute and chronic stress.
I am heartened by people's willingness to reach out and courageously rediscover hope.
The journey of life can be challenging and overwhelming. There are times when we are left standing at crossroads feeling disconnected or unappreciated. You may be experiencing loneliness, shame or guilt, or may have reached a point of sheer frustration. I walk along side my clients as they empower their authentic self, realize inherent potential, and revitalize relationships, I provide therapy for couples, families and individuals, and welcome those of any age, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
I have additional training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), an effective treatment for trauma, Internal Family Systems Theory, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a survivor of severe depression and anxiety and a highly sensitive person, both of which provide me with an ability to practice empathy as well as laugh and cry with clients in therapy. I work with individuals who are ready to engage all parts of their stories (past, present and future) to move beyond their trauma, addictions, anxiety and depression in order to live lives of fullness and abundance. I draw on my experience raising four young children and being a husband of 10+ years to help others navigate their relationships.
I have additional training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), an effective treatment for trauma, Internal Family Systems Theory, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a survivor of severe depression and anxiety and a highly sensitive person, both of which provide me with an ability to practice empathy as well as laugh and cry with clients in therapy. I work with individuals who are ready to engage all parts of their stories (past, present and future) to move beyond their trauma, addictions, anxiety and depression in order to live lives of fullness and abundance. I draw on my experience raising four young children and being a husband of 10+ years to help others navigate their relationships.
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.
I specialize in EMDR, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and solution-focused approaches.
Hey there, I'm Victoria! I am so happy you're considering taking the next step in your wellness journey. My ideal clients are parents navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting challenges, as well as teens facing emotional or behavioral struggles. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, birth trauma, or difficulty adjusting to life transitions. Whether it’s a new mom adjusting to postpartum life, a toddler with big feelings, or a teen navigating self-esteem, my clients want practical skills, emotional healing, and a safe, supportive space to grow.
I specialize in EMDR, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and solution-focused approaches.
Hey there, I'm Victoria! I am so happy you're considering taking the next step in your wellness journey. My ideal clients are parents navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting challenges, as well as teens facing emotional or behavioral struggles. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, birth trauma, or difficulty adjusting to life transitions. Whether it’s a new mom adjusting to postpartum life, a toddler with big feelings, or a teen navigating self-esteem, my clients want practical skills, emotional healing, and a safe, supportive space to grow.
Clients benefit from cutting-edge interventions like IFS-informed therapy and EMDR, alongside traditional therapies such as CBT, CPT, ERP, DBT, and ACT.
My passion lies in helping individuals reconnect with themselves and others, a cornerstone of the healing journey. Many of my clients face acute or chronic stressors and trauma (PTSD, cPTSD), and they often struggle with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, relationship issues, or simply feeling "stuck". I believe in creating a collaborative relationship where you are honored as the expert of your own experience. Together, we build a safe environment to address and resolve your mental health challenges.
Clients benefit from cutting-edge interventions like IFS-informed therapy and EMDR, alongside traditional therapies such as CBT, CPT, ERP, DBT, and ACT.
My passion lies in helping individuals reconnect with themselves and others, a cornerstone of the healing journey. Many of my clients face acute or chronic stressors and trauma (PTSD, cPTSD), and they often struggle with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, relationship issues, or simply feeling "stuck". I believe in creating a collaborative relationship where you are honored as the expert of your own experience. Together, we build a safe environment to address and resolve your mental health challenges.
Tonya studied Human & Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University and after working with children, young adults, refugees, and families for more than a decade, she obtained a Master of Social Work from Washington University. Tonya currently practices clinical social work as a therapist in private practice through The Collective in Kansas City's Crossroads District, and at 510 Counseling Group in Grain Valley, MO.
Tonya studied Human & Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University and after working with children, young adults, refugees, and families for more than a decade, she obtained a Master of Social Work from Washington University. Tonya currently practices clinical social work as a therapist in private practice through The Collective in Kansas City's Crossroads District, and at 510 Counseling Group in Grain Valley, MO.
Leslie Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW , PMH-C
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
If you often feel caught in patterns that pull you back, struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelming emotions, or find it difficult to trust and connect in relationships, you are not alone. You may be trying to understand why these feelings and symptoms persist and longing for a way to live with more freedom, balance, and ease. Whether you’ve experienced trauma or simply want to break habits that no longer serve you, you deserve a supportive space to explore your story and move toward the life you hope for.
If you often feel caught in patterns that pull you back, struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelming emotions, or find it difficult to trust and connect in relationships, you are not alone. You may be trying to understand why these feelings and symptoms persist and longing for a way to live with more freedom, balance, and ease. Whether you’ve experienced trauma or simply want to break habits that no longer serve you, you deserve a supportive space to explore your story and move toward the life you hope for.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.