Therapists in Springfield, MO

My heart lies in working with children and young adults. I find immense joy and fulfillment in guiding you through the unique challenges and opportunities that arise during these formative years. The resilience and capacity for change that young minds possess inspire me every day. What truly fuels my passion for therapy is witnessing the transformation and empowerment that individuals can achieve when they are supported in their emotional well-being. Being part of their healing journey, offering a safe space for self-expression, and helping them discover their inner strengths is why I love providing therapy.

I believe in a confidential, non-judgmental, relationship-centered counseling environment where individuals, families, and couples can openly and safely discuss their thoughts and feelings. Each client is treated with respect and supported to gain greater self-understanding and self-awareness. The client is at the center of therapy and determines the direction of therapy. I present different perspectives and ideas and help the client identify and develop their own ways to resolve blocks to personal growth and to improve communication and the relationships in their lives.

It takes courage to be vulnerable enough to ask for help. You've already taken your first steps towards growth simply by identifying that something feels wrong and looking for a solution. My main focus as a counselor is to help my clients understand themselves, as well as their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In this understanding can come acceptance, change, and healing.

Anxiety Specialist: Anxiety Relief: Free yourself from racing thoughts, worry, fear, and restlessness. Tools for improving feeling irritable, uneasy, and tense. Anxiety can decrease your self- esteem and create difficulty with decision making. There are life-changing strategies I will teach and support you through. Learn to utilize your assets and overcome debilitating stress responses. Life Stress-Support Sessions. Emotional Support Animal assessment and letters. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy/Integration sessions available.

What is self actualization? Maslow would say it is the process of becoming “everything you are capable of becoming.” One of the most exciting and painful journeys we face is truly understanding who we are and who we can become. One of my biggest passions in practice is empowering people as they take this journey. With neurodiversity, many people have found this process stressful and even traumatic. In reality, what they are capable of is often truly remarkable when they learn to embrace it. I have found so much joy in watching clients find relief, empathy for themselves, and excitement when they learn to understand themselves.

I have been in private practice for 36 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.

There is no universal blueprint for getting through life without a scratch. Life gets hard and sometimes it can feel like your entire world is spinning out of control. As your fellow human, I too, know feelings of pain, suffering, and disconnection. The heartache and confusion that often comes with broken relationships, addiction, and life transitions. The sense of emptiness, and lack of identity and direction that ebbs and flows as we move through our existence. None of us are exempt, but I’m here to tell you that you are not alone and that there is hope.

Having a hard time picking out a therapist that might fit? It's definitely one of the most challenging first steps on your journey. Let me help you out! Give me a call and see if I've got the right personality to match yours! If I don't, I've been in this profession long enough to connect you with someone that might be better suited for your needs. If I am not exactly the right therapist for you, I'm confident we can work together and find someone who is.

Therapy is where you can say the words that aren't allowed to be said. While I see clients who are struggling with a variety of issues (depression; anxiety; relationship difficulties; and questions of meaning, purpose, and self), I specialize in working with those who have experienced religious trauma - those who have been deeply hurt by the messages they received as part of their religious experience and have not felt the freedom to tell their story. Clergy and laity alike need space to express and reflect upon their hurt, their sadness, their anger, their disappointment, and their doubts.

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

It is important to me that all individuals feel welcome and supported during the counseling process and I am passionate about creating a safe and secure atmosphere to assist clients in overcoming whatever challenges they might be facing. I have worked with a diverse population of clientele, including teen and adult members of the LGBTQ+ community, and have experience working in a residential setting to help children and their families overcome trauma, behavioral, and mental health issues. I also have experience working with adult individuals and couples to improve their relationships and overall well-being.

I’m Ren Elliott, a Licensed Professional Counselor based out of Missouri, and I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression, and anxiety, as well as assisting my clients through any kind of life transition or identity concerns. My approach is person-centered with an emphasis on self-compassion and breaking the shame cycle. No longer should you beat yourself down for the barriers you’ve dealt with; I want to help my clients start new cycles of being comfortable with themselves and be genuine to who they are as well as reclaim their personal sense of power.

Currently Accepting New Clients. With several years of personal and professional experience working with recovery from pornography and problematic sexual behavior, I utilize a trauma-informed approach to treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, and process addictions. I hold a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Services from Evangel University, and received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Missouri State University.

"This is not how I wanted things to be!" Thoughts like this run through your mind, and you are unsure what to do next. You have dreams and plans, but for some reason, you keep getting in your way. Do you feel like there are answers out there, and you have not been able to access them? Do you sometimes wish you could talk to someone who can give you an outside perspective?

From a clinical and biblical based perspective, I specialize in the treatment of women's issues including body image or eating issues, anxiety, and relational/family concerns. It's my passion and calling to help girls and women find wholeness, healing and contentment.

As a therapist I hope to create a space in which clients feel comfortable to explore what is holding them back from living a life that feels fulfilling. I believe that it is possible to live a life of balance in which stress and distress feel like something to cope with rather than something that overwhelms or overshadows the possibilities in life. I want to support learning and discovery as well as an integration of this new awareness into life so that clients leave with both self-knowledge and empowerment to maintain change.

Hello, and welcome to my counseling and wellness practice. I have an office in south Springfield, MO. It is a warm and supportive space to learn, grow, think, and feel. Are you looking for something short term or are you wanting to dig deep? Perhaps you want to check in with a counselor once a month to help attain general mental wellness? My therapeutic mission is to help you find or strengthen your voice. My hope is for your inner light to shine bright. I have extensive experience in working with individual and complex trauma as well as shame, anxiety, general stress and wellness, grief and personal/professional self care.

Hiroko Arikawa is a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Missouri. She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings in which she treated individuals with various conditions such as depression, anxiety, grief, psychological issues associated with medical illnesses and disabilities, and adjustment difficulties. At college counseling centers, she often had clients who were in therapy for personal growth. In therapy, Hiroko incorporates a client-centered approach with the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and a solution-focused approach.

I love creating a therapeutic space where people feel heard and accepted. My favorite part of my work is helping people understand themselves and their reactions so they can more fully embrace who they are. I also enjoy giving people practical tools to help them regulate their nervous system and feel less stressed. I am EMDR trained and Heart Math certified. As part of the Wellness Collective, you can have the ultimate self care day and enjoy a yoga class, facial, or acupuncture before or after therapy.