Therapists in Springfield, MO

Gen is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience in grief work (all ages) and counseling teens. Regardless of age or specific concern, Gen will provide you with a safe & supportive space to navigate your journey. With empathy and compassion, she will help you process your emotions, honor your unique experience, & find healing along the way.

Are you a parent who has a teen that is struggling with anxiety, depression, or just a lack of motivation? Teens today are facing a variety of struggles and difficulties in their daily lives and as these problems expand it continues to be more and more difficult to help them in this time. Finding a counselor that understands the trials of today's teens is important to providing them the mental health care they need to find the happiness in life.

Looking for a therapist who is open, warm, transparent and genuine? Someone easy to connect with and talk to? As someone who’s been there, I understand how difficult it can be to take the first step to see a counselor. I am here to help you feel comfortable and safe navigating through life’s struggles by providing non-judgmental ears and decades of life experience. Your story is yours alone, but I would feel privileged to come along side you to help you understand yourself from a Biblical perspective, find freedom from the pain that holds you back and help you do the brave work of healing, growth, and change.

I believe counseling is a partnership in which we work together in developing and implementing a plan to reach the clients treatment goals. Each client is unique and different, and I adjust according to the clients needs. I work well with clients who are ready to do the work to heal and grow. The client and I are active throughout the counseling process. I have found that this process is a journey towards healing and thriving in all areas of life.

My ideal client resonates with at least one of the following statements: 1) You are often told how smart you are, but you think you’ve just managed to fool everyone and are worried that one day they’ll see the “real” you. 2) You are a naturally excitable and passionate person, even if you don’t always show it on the outside. 3) People often tell you to “stop thinking about it so much,” but your thoughts don’t stop. You’re not sure you could even imagine a mind where nothing is happening. My clients want to feel like they know themselves, have confidence, and that past negative experiences do not determine who they are.

Does someone acting “off” ignite your anxiety? Exploring your ADHD? Or an adoptee navigating complex feelings? Deal with all 3? I’m here to help guide your quest to heal. Attachment issues leave you cautious & uneasy with others. Your mind struggles to stop the spiral of fears it creates. You’ve learned to mask to seem “fine” to others-but now see how much it affected you. As a fellow adoptee & ADHDer, I too know the confusion & hurt these wounds bring. Ready to leave the guilt behind & finally embrace the full you? Here you’ll learn skills to confidently handle what life throws at you & take time to heal the hurt in a healthy way.

This is your therapy. My approach is Humanistic and person-centered; you will likely find me to be a warm, genuine person who really listens. I don't have the answers for you but I do share my thoughts and feelings openly as an active participant in your therapy. What I can do with you, in this process, can possibly lead you to experience something about yourself or the problems that you are dealing with in a new way. I believe there is hope and the possibility to recover, change, and overcome.

We are in this together, but sometimes we encounter so many obstacles we lose sight of our purpose and passion. Whether it is stress, burnout, overwhelm, or just feeling stuck, we disconnect from what makes our life meaningful and relinquish the power of our voice in telling our story. It is easy to get caught up in letting others and our circumstances direct the narratives about our lives-whether they are parents, peers, partners, or oppressive systems that seek to diminish and dehumanize people.

Prevention is always preferred. In life the saying goes 'luck favors the prepared'. In counseling, you are most effective when you can prevent struggles compared to reacting to them after they have begun. At Awaken360, we recognize that you and your family may recognize subtle changes in one another before anyone else does. At Awaken360 our heart is to reach people before struggles, mistakes, and hurt feelings begin to pile up and cause real damage not only to relationships, but your ability to have a happy life and future. We believe no situation is too far for help or repair and we seek to partner with you as you work to overcome the following struggles: histories of abuse, adoption or foster care struggles, attachment issues, infertility, stress management, marital/premarital counseling, emotional instability, impulsive or high-risk behaviors, separation or divorce, suicidal ideations, history of self harm, substance use/abuse, anger/aggression, involvement in judicial system, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Visit Awaken360.org to see real change that lasts and inquire about our three treatment options: Outpatient Counseling, Youth Therapeutic Academy, and Family Intensives.

At Be Restored Counseling our approach to therapy is very relational. I take time to get to know my clients and understand the experiences in life that have led them to me. I believe the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world is through the lens of our experiences. Therefore, I believe healing within and in relationships begins with a safe theraputic attachment. I find great joy in partnering with individuals and couples as they bravely take steps towards healing! Through advanced training in trauma and sexual healing my hope is to provide a safe place for you to Be Seen, Be Connected, Be Loved, & Be Restored!

When you discover something new about yourself, it's sometimes a quiet realization that gradually shifts your sense of self, and other times, it's a major upheaval that shakes up every aspect of your life. Sometimes, this new realization is a realization of sexuality or gender, or maybe it's neurodivergence. Regardless of if it's a subtle shift or an earth-shattering revelation, it can be helpful to talk with someone to help find your new sense of normal and integrate this new information so that you can live your life as unapologetically and as authentically as you can.

Do you feel like you're constantly dealing with stress, nothing seems to be working the way you want and you feel hopeless? I want you to know that there is hope. Many people struggle with mental health and life issues and you are not alone. Together we can work towards finding a solution that meets your individual needs. I realize it can be scary taking the first step towards reaching out for help but I want you to know that this is the first step towards your healing journey and as your counselor I will be right beside you on your path to healing

The unspeakable has happened - you lost your loved one to sudden death. Right now, it feels like you'll never recover. The pain is unbearable. There's no escape. You can't even focus your eyes. The agony is blinding. You can't run from it, and it's to immense to process. Every time you reach for the phone for help, something stops you. How could anyone possibly understand this pain? Each day it becomes worse - it's like a physical weight pinning you down, you can't move. You don't have to suffer through this moment alone.

I believe that our past experiences and relationships play a major role in how we experience our lives in the present. Sometimes these experiences were painful or left our bodies feeling unsafe and hold us back from living the life we want. As a therapist at Beyond Healing, I hope to be present with my clients in a way that allows them to explore the deep parts of themselves they might have lost or forgotten. I believe that through the work and the healing, we can build a life for ourselves we are excited for.

I changed my career late in life because I wanted to walk with people through life's challenges. I enjoy helping people navigate a broken relationship, addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. Married 45 years, I enjoy seeing a couple build something new and wonderful in their relationship. I know it can happen, it happened to me.

Are you looking for therapy that is compassionate, kind, and that leads to measurable improvements? Interested in only best practices in psychology and evidence-based therapy proven to work repeatedly and tailored to you? If yes, what about tools so that your improvement during therapy stays with you after you finish it? As a clinician and a scientist researching and publishing on best practices in mental health, I realized that too often this knowledge was not available everywhere therapy is offered. I co-founded Leading Edge Therapy as a one-stop place where you can benefit from effective treatments in a shorter amount of time.

The opposite of traumatized isn't content. The opposite of addicted isn't sober. The opposite of depressed isn't happy. I believe that the opposite of all emotional unrest is connection. Through connecting in a meaningful way to me as your therapist, we will walk a path toward making and taking full advantage of meaningful connections in your life. I work primarily with survivors of trauma who struggle to figure out why things seem more difficult for them than for those around them. Even when clients don't think the trauma is impacting them, we work together to find peace.

My reason for being a counselor is to help people understand and heal from their past and/or current pain and to learn coping strategies to manage future pain. People and relationships can be complex and full of both positive and negative emotions, including some that are painful. The ability to feel them, learn from them, and express them to others allows us to live more engaged and meaningful lives. It is rewarding to be able to support people as they go through the process of self-exploration.