Bisexual Therapists in Springfield, MO

Are you looking for a safe space to explore sexuality and/or gender identity? Are you looking for a professional who is affirmative, empathetic, and well-trained with the LBGTQIA+ community? Look no further than Mending Hearts Counseling. My name is Marissa Moore, and I believe that every person deserves an empathetic and non-judgmental space to explore their sexuality and/or gender identity. Through our therapeutic relationship, we identify goals for managing stress, learning new coping methods, and improving relationships.

My name is Jenn Sullivan-Cox and my ideal client is someone who wants to be their most authentic self. Clients who are ready to start down the road of living the life they want can take it at their own pace with me. I provide support and guidance as we navigate your journey together.

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.

As a therapist, it's my job to walk beside you, listen to your struggles and dreams, and discover paths leading to what you believe will best help you achieve your goals. I will be your support through this part of your journey, whether it's recovery from trauma, gender transition, family struggles, or identifying ways to live a fulfilling, mentally healthy life.

It's amazing how often the answer is to value yourself and to be healthily selfish! The people that do best with me tend to be working on trauma, an eating disorder, boundary setting and relationship issues, and/or general anxiety.

My role is to help support you to lead happier, healthier life. Sometimes this means lessening your symptoms of anxiety or depression, or maybe it's working towards a specific goal like changing jobs or making friends. It can also look like wanting to find your true, authentic self, which can be exploring gender, sexuality, life after loss, or even just trying to figure out who you are!

Whatever it is that has brought you here is important to me—life changes and transitions, grief and loss, trauma and growth, anxiety and depression, or ADHD symptoms—your life is important to me. I can work with you to create a personalized wellness plan. You deserve to see your inner greatness. Your growth is inspiring to me. You deserve to cultivate your inner calm.

My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief of impermanence, human suffering, and the power of hope. I believe that everyone needs support and someone to talk to. I am kind, calm, and insightful. I will be interactive in every therapy session. We will get to the root of your problems! I promise to help bring clarity and understanding to your situation or mental health issues. Progress can be made in a limited number of sessions. Together, we will develop new coping skills and ultimately improve your quality of life.

The focus of what I offer is to invite and empower you to practice trusting the wisdom of your body. By doing this, a more secure and trusting relationship with yourself can begin to develop. In time, this can help you to navigate stressors and aid you in trauma recovery. A person generally finds relief, compassion, and an empowered sense of self from this process.

Imagine something more than just overcoming obstacles; imagine connecting with your true self and realizing your limitless potential. Think of therapy as a journey starting in a safe space where your thoughts and feelings are welcomed without judgment. Find peace in gaining direction, like a compass guiding you through life's ups and downs. Let me support you in embracing your strengths and recognizing your vulnerabilities. Let's start this journey together—making sense of the ups and downs and building a path toward a more fulfilled you.

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” -Brene Brown. My first goal as a counselor is to connect with you so we can work collaboratively. I believe therapy’s greatest power is providing a space safe enough for you to embrace your full experience of being human. Because there is not one counseling approach that fits all, I offer a varied style, which means your counseling session could look different from someone else’s or even different from the previous week. What stays consistent is my support of who you are and honoring the vulnerability and courage it took to engage in therapy in the first place.

Life is hard. We all hit rough patches and we don’t always know where to turn. Whether we are experiencing anxiety, life changes, relationship problems, postpartum mental health changes, or just life happening, we all need someone. That’s where I come in. I aim to help adults ranging from young adults to those that are in their golden years to find their calm and focus on growth and healing. Through focusing on person-centered individual or couples counseling my goal is to help you to navigate the rough waters of life, to find peace in the chaos, and to find hope in the heartache.

To the humans who are looking for someone to talk to: I'm glad you're here. I'm glad you're scrolling, trying to find the right counselor for you. I'm glad you're taking these steps toward growth, or healing, or finding peace, or letting go, or taking back. You deserve to feel whole, safe, and content. And in both my personal and professional experience, counseling is a profound process that can help you find these things within yourself.

Do any of these apply to you? You find yourself always worrying about things beyond your control. Some days it may be hard to get out of bed and be productive. Or, you know you make a decent salary, why does it never feel like enough money? Why can't you get those spending habits under control? Maybe you are struggling in your relationship or learning to co-parent with your partner. I can help you navigate these challenges. My areas of focus include financial therapy, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting/co-parenting, and trauma or post traumatic stress.

My favorite moments as a therapist are when clients realize they are allowed to be happy as their authentic selves. I love to witness folks learning to truly love themselves in all phases of life.

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.

You’re exhausted, anxious, and emotionally running on empty though you expect yourself to have it all together. It's all too much. As a responsible, empathic, and considerate person, you put major effort into all your roles--work, relationships, etc. But you re-hash conversations and second guess yourself, afraid to make a mistake. Did you get it right? What if you push someone away? You don't want to disappoint anyone, but the traditions and tools you learned no longer work for you or feel like they’re holding you back.

I am a secular counselor based in Kansas City, MO. My areas of expertise are trauma and ptsd, chronic illness and physical disabilities, chronic pain, stress, substance use or addiction, and mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc.). I also have experience and interest in working on burnout, existential, identity, and career concerns. I have extensive experience working with other helping or health professionals including other therapists, nurses, social workers, among a variety of other clinicians.

Are you an outsider? Outsiders are those who may think, feel, look, and operate different from mainstream society. They often feel misunderstood and marginalized for their uniqueness. Outsiders feel a deep sense of connection to the natural world and understand that they are not separate but rather part of nature. Finding support and connection as an outsider can be challenging in a world that constantly demands conformity. Outsiders often identify as... ​LGBTQIA+, multicultural, women, child-free, artists, entrepreneurs, non-monogamous, high achievers, travelers, outdoorsy, introverts, mytstics, highly sensitive (HSP) etc.