Family Therapists in Moorcroft, WY
When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: How Neurotherapy Heals Trauma
Talk therapy gives insight — but trauma lives deeper.
For many, especially those with developmental trauma, PTSD, or dissociation, talking about the problem doesn’t help the body feel safe. That’s because trauma changes the nervous system. It bypasses logic. It lives in the body.
Neurotherapy helps the brain unlearn survival mode.
By reading and gently training your brainwaves, neurotherapy helps reset your nervous system. That means fewer shutdowns, less hypervigilance, and more connection — to yourself, your emotions, and the present moment.
When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: How Neurotherapy Heals Trauma
Talk therapy gives insight — but trauma lives deeper.
For many, especially those with developmental trauma, PTSD, or dissociation, talking about the problem doesn’t help the body feel safe. That’s because trauma changes the nervous system. It bypasses logic. It lives in the body.
Neurotherapy helps the brain unlearn survival mode.
By reading and gently training your brainwaves, neurotherapy helps reset your nervous system. That means fewer shutdowns, less hypervigilance, and more connection — to yourself, your emotions, and the present moment.
Therapy is not one size fits all, so I work with clients to determine what approach works best for them to achieve their desired goals. My practice incorporates the use of: •Neuroscience and its relationship to trauma •EMDR •Narrative Therapy •Clinical Hypnosis •Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) •Faith based Counseling.
Therapy is not one size fits all, so I work with clients to determine what approach works best for them to achieve their desired goals. My practice incorporates the use of: •Neuroscience and its relationship to trauma •EMDR •Narrative Therapy •Clinical Hypnosis •Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) •Faith based Counseling.
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My name Is Karissa Morris and have been a licensed professional counselor (LPC) for 6 years. I believe everyone has the capacity to heal through hard work and taking responsibility for their own truth. I believe in fostering a safe non judgmental environment for my clients allowing them to do the work that allows for growth in a meaningful direction. In my practice I am committed to building a strong therapeutic relationship and applying interventions that meet the individual needs of my clients.
My name Is Karissa Morris and have been a licensed professional counselor (LPC) for 6 years. I believe everyone has the capacity to heal through hard work and taking responsibility for their own truth. I believe in fostering a safe non judgmental environment for my clients allowing them to do the work that allows for growth in a meaningful direction. In my practice I am committed to building a strong therapeutic relationship and applying interventions that meet the individual needs of my clients.
At Sacred Start Counseling, you’ll find:
-EMDR for Adults, Adolescents, and Children
-Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts Work
-Faith-based therapy is welcomed but never required
-Play Therapy
-Sand Tray Therapy
-Individualized care to your needs
Hello! I became a counselor because I know what it means to start again. To be human is to carry both hope and heaviness - I’ve learned that the most powerful transformations begin with tiny moments of courage and vulnerability. As a former educator, school counselor, and now therapist, I bring a unique background to my approach. Sacred Start Counseling was born out of my own healing. Oftentimes, we excel at human-DOING but not human-BEING. I am here to help with your human-BEING.
At Sacred Start Counseling, you’ll find:
-EMDR for Adults, Adolescents, and Children
-Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts Work
-Faith-based therapy is welcomed but never required
-Play Therapy
-Sand Tray Therapy
-Individualized care to your needs
Hello! I became a counselor because I know what it means to start again. To be human is to carry both hope and heaviness - I’ve learned that the most powerful transformations begin with tiny moments of courage and vulnerability. As a former educator, school counselor, and now therapist, I bring a unique background to my approach. Sacred Start Counseling was born out of my own healing. Oftentimes, we excel at human-DOING but not human-BEING. I am here to help with your human-BEING.
I have an extensive background working with all ages, including individuals, couples, families and community outreach programs.
I am a Certified Family Trauma Professional and EMDR therapist. I am an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist and a Technology Addiction and Digital Wellness Specialist. I have further training in IFS, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I have an extensive background working with all ages, including individuals, couples, families and community outreach programs.
I am a Certified Family Trauma Professional and EMDR therapist. I am an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist and a Technology Addiction and Digital Wellness Specialist. I have further training in IFS, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I work with clients who may be struggling wiht depression, or trauma related to their relatioinships or family.
In providing services to clients, there is no preset ideas of what will be discussed in session. Client determines the direction the session goes and what is worked on, how it is worked on and when it is worked on. Client sets the pace of the session and the direction each session goes in. Client has control of what happens in session when it comes to topics discussed and issues worked on. If a client hits a topic they are not ready to address, it will be set aside until the client is ready to address the issue.
I work with clients who may be struggling wiht depression, or trauma related to their relatioinships or family.
In providing services to clients, there is no preset ideas of what will be discussed in session. Client determines the direction the session goes and what is worked on, how it is worked on and when it is worked on. Client sets the pace of the session and the direction each session goes in. Client has control of what happens in session when it comes to topics discussed and issues worked on. If a client hits a topic they are not ready to address, it will be set aside until the client is ready to address the issue.
My ideal client is a person, couple, or family who knows that there are hard questions to be asked and is seeking a neutral, caring, and engaging third party to offer authentic insights and ask the hard questions.
I believe humans are story tellers and I aim to help people tell their story, rewrite it if necessary, and plan their future chapter outlines. The use of metaphors, activation of the poly-vagal system, and the development of distress tolerance skills lends for a unique and lasting experiential learning environment for my clients.
My ideal client is a person, couple, or family who knows that there are hard questions to be asked and is seeking a neutral, caring, and engaging third party to offer authentic insights and ask the hard questions.
I believe humans are story tellers and I aim to help people tell their story, rewrite it if necessary, and plan their future chapter outlines. The use of metaphors, activation of the poly-vagal system, and the development of distress tolerance skills lends for a unique and lasting experiential learning environment for my clients.
Offering comprehensive mental health services to individuals and families regarding a vast variety of issues.
When people count most, life gets better.
Offering comprehensive mental health services to individuals and families regarding a vast variety of issues.
When people count most, life gets better.
I work with clients who have a variety of mental health concerns from depression and anxiety to more severe conditions such as psychotic disorders or DID. I work primarily adults and older adults.
I work with clients who have a variety of mental health concerns from depression and anxiety to more severe conditions such as psychotic disorders or DID. I work primarily adults and older adults.
I have extensive experience working with adults, children, and adolescents with mental health/substance use issues as well as their families.
Therapy is a collaborative relationship where two people establish rapport built on trust. H.O.P.E. Counseling Services LLC has been a vision my husband and I created together. "Hope" is desiring things that you can't see or totally understand in the moment. I want to help you feel hopeful and experience genuine happiness. As we embark on this journey together, it is my hope that your heart will be healed and your mind cleansed.
I have extensive experience working with adults, children, and adolescents with mental health/substance use issues as well as their families.
Therapy is a collaborative relationship where two people establish rapport built on trust. H.O.P.E. Counseling Services LLC has been a vision my husband and I created together. "Hope" is desiring things that you can't see or totally understand in the moment. I want to help you feel hopeful and experience genuine happiness. As we embark on this journey together, it is my hope that your heart will be healed and your mind cleansed.
My ideal client is navigating a significant life transition—such as new parenthood, or trauma recovery—and seeks compassionate, evidence-based support. They may experience depression, anxiety, or relational strain, and want to build emotional insight, resilience, and meaningful change. Their goals include feeling more connected, regulated, and empowered in their relationships and daily life. They deeply value the authenticity and safety of a collaborative therapeutic space, where they can feel secure and understood.
My ideal client is navigating a significant life transition—such as new parenthood, or trauma recovery—and seeks compassionate, evidence-based support. They may experience depression, anxiety, or relational strain, and want to build emotional insight, resilience, and meaningful change. Their goals include feeling more connected, regulated, and empowered in their relationships and daily life. They deeply value the authenticity and safety of a collaborative therapeutic space, where they can feel secure and understood.
Today could be the start of your journey to better mental health and wellness! As a therapist I strive to work collaboratively with my patients, developing goals and working towards strategies utilizing the individual strengths of each patient. I believe in the inherent worth and value of all people, and am here to help you see yours. I currently have telehealth and in-person openings and am excited to help you reach your goals.
Today could be the start of your journey to better mental health and wellness! As a therapist I strive to work collaboratively with my patients, developing goals and working towards strategies utilizing the individual strengths of each patient. I believe in the inherent worth and value of all people, and am here to help you see yours. I currently have telehealth and in-person openings and am excited to help you reach your goals.
On the outside, it may look like you're holding it together. You show up and keep pushing forward. But inside, your mind won't slow down, replaying conversations, questioning yourself, and feeling stuck. Maybe you've experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety, or feel weighed down by depression. You don't have to navigate it alone.
Healing happens when you feel safe enough to be your authentic self without fear of judgment. It isn't about "fixing" you— you aren't broken. It's about understanding how your experiences have shaped you, learning new ways to cope, and creating a life that feels calmer, connected, and like your own.
On the outside, it may look like you're holding it together. You show up and keep pushing forward. But inside, your mind won't slow down, replaying conversations, questioning yourself, and feeling stuck. Maybe you've experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety, or feel weighed down by depression. You don't have to navigate it alone.
Healing happens when you feel safe enough to be your authentic self without fear of judgment. It isn't about "fixing" you— you aren't broken. It's about understanding how your experiences have shaped you, learning new ways to cope, and creating a life that feels calmer, connected, and like your own.
Sometimes life can be a bit too much: relationship struggles arise, worries seem too heavy, or direction is hard to find. That’s where I come in. As a counselor, I aim to meet each client where they are, building a deep understanding of who they are and collaboratively identifying what they need and how to get them there. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing on multiple counseling perspectives to meet each individual's needs through evidence-based approaches. I won’t force clients to do anything, but using my training and experience, I will both support and challenge them to make significant, lasting change.
Sometimes life can be a bit too much: relationship struggles arise, worries seem too heavy, or direction is hard to find. That’s where I come in. As a counselor, I aim to meet each client where they are, building a deep understanding of who they are and collaboratively identifying what they need and how to get them there. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing on multiple counseling perspectives to meet each individual's needs through evidence-based approaches. I won’t force clients to do anything, but using my training and experience, I will both support and challenge them to make significant, lasting change.
I support children, teens, young adults, and families navigating trauma, emotional overwhelm, and recovery from self-harm or substance use.
I help teens, young adults, and families heal from trauma, navigate emotional overwhelm, and rebuild connection. Using EMDR, DBT, and family-based approaches, I offer a space that’s honest, grounded, and culturally responsive—focused on real change, not quick fixes.
I support children, teens, young adults, and families navigating trauma, emotional overwhelm, and recovery from self-harm or substance use.
I help teens, young adults, and families heal from trauma, navigate emotional overwhelm, and rebuild connection. Using EMDR, DBT, and family-based approaches, I offer a space that’s honest, grounded, and culturally responsive—focused on real change, not quick fixes.
During my life's journey and work in counseling I have walked through many areas and topics toward healing. With over 20 years of experience in counseling, 15 years of a more trauma and addiction approach, 2026 brings a transition to focus on anxiety, depression, life changes, trauma, addiction recovery, relationship issues and more. Services are being offered via Telehealth to adults and couples. I am licensed in Wyoming. However, due to the new Counseling Compact (2025), I am now offering Telehealth to people in states that are also members of the Compact.
During my life's journey and work in counseling I have walked through many areas and topics toward healing. With over 20 years of experience in counseling, 15 years of a more trauma and addiction approach, 2026 brings a transition to focus on anxiety, depression, life changes, trauma, addiction recovery, relationship issues and more. Services are being offered via Telehealth to adults and couples. I am licensed in Wyoming. However, due to the new Counseling Compact (2025), I am now offering Telehealth to people in states that are also members of the Compact.
I am an active and engaged Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who works best with patients ready to do real, transformative work.
My work is grounded in a deep awareness of emotional patterns, trauma responses, and relational dynamics. I am skilled at identifying what lies beneath surface-level symptoms and helping clients access the root of their struggles in a way that feels safe and manageable. I take an active role in the therapy process and combine compassion with honesty.
I am an active and engaged Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who works best with patients ready to do real, transformative work.
My work is grounded in a deep awareness of emotional patterns, trauma responses, and relational dynamics. I am skilled at identifying what lies beneath surface-level symptoms and helping clients access the root of their struggles in a way that feels safe and manageable. I take an active role in the therapy process and combine compassion with honesty.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
We all need support at different points in our lives. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not functioning the way you’d like in relationships, parenting, work, or day-to-day life—you’re not alone. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, depression or ongoing stress, helping them better understand what may be getting in the way of living the life they want. Together, we’ll identify patterns, build insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.
We all need support at different points in our lives. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not functioning the way you’d like in relationships, parenting, work, or day-to-day life—you’re not alone. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, depression or ongoing stress, helping them better understand what may be getting in the way of living the life they want. Together, we’ll identify patterns, build insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Online Therapists
Experiential therapy is an effective therapy model for individuals, couples, and families trying to manage any kind of difficult relationship.
Clients I work with have an element of wanting to restore hope in themselves, their professions, their relationships, and their life overall. We work together to restore hope in the areas and dynamic of their choosing, using experiential and psychodramatic methods to achieve those results more effeciently and more impactfully. There are many therapeutic modalities that will offer a client COPING skills. My purpose is to provide a client with HEALING skills as we work together to restore hope in your life story.
Experiential therapy is an effective therapy model for individuals, couples, and families trying to manage any kind of difficult relationship.
Clients I work with have an element of wanting to restore hope in themselves, their professions, their relationships, and their life overall. We work together to restore hope in the areas and dynamic of their choosing, using experiential and psychodramatic methods to achieve those results more effeciently and more impactfully. There are many therapeutic modalities that will offer a client COPING skills. My purpose is to provide a client with HEALING skills as we work together to restore hope in your life story.
FAQ - About Family Therapy
What issues does family therapy help with?
Family therapy can help families navigate the complex dynamics of family life, including communication challenges and recurring conflict between family members. A therapist can help family members identify dysfunctional patterns in communication and develop healthier ways of relating. Family therapy may also be helpful during major life transitions or stressful events that affect the family system, such as grief, divorce, trauma, relocation, or a serious illness. In some cases, family therapy can support families coping with specific mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, alcohol or substance use disorders, and eating disorders. In these situations, therapy can provide education and support for family members, as well as to the individual with the mental health diagnosis.
How do I know if my family needs counseling?
Family therapy may be helpful if a family consistently struggles with conflict or communication in a way that affects daily life or relationships. It can also be beneficial when someone in the family is experiencing significant emotional or behavioral changes, such as a family member becoming aggressive, withdrawing, or struggling to cope after a traumatic event. Additionally, some concerns, such as addiction or eating disorders, may be especially important to address in the context of the family unit.
Who attends family counseling sessions?
Family counseling sessions are often attended by members of the immediate family, such as parents, caregivers, children, or siblings. However, other family members may attend when appropriate, including grandparents, stepparents, stepsiblings, or co-parents. Who attends may depend on the family’s needs, the therapist’s recommendations, and the goals of treatment.
Can family therapy be done online?
Family therapy can often be done online. Virtual sessions may be especially convenient when family members live in different locations, have busy schedules, or live in an area where family therapists are less accessible. However, online therapy may not be the best fit for every family. In-person care may be more appropriate when there are safety concerns, severe conflict, limited privacy at home, or when young children have difficulty engaging through a screen.
What therapeutic approaches are used in family counseling?
Family therapy can take different forms, including systemic family therapy (exploring how individual actions affect the family), structural family therapy (uncovering the structure and relationship dynamics of the family unit), and attachment-based family therapy (focusing on how bonds between family members shape relationships). Family therapy may also include psychoeducation, which helps family members learn more about a mental health condition and how to respond to it more effectively.
How much does family therapy cost and is it covered by insurance?
Family therapy sessions, which typically last about an hour, often range from $150 to $250 or more, depending on factors such as location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. In general, family therapy may cost more than individual therapy because it involves multiple participants and more complex treatment planning. Insurance coverage for family therapy varies by plan. Some plans may cover family therapy when it is part of treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition affecting one family member. However, many plans do not cover therapy for general family conflict, communication concerns, or relationship issues alone. Before starting therapy, it is important to check with your insurance provider to confirm whether family therapy is covered, what your copay or deductible may be, and whether any diagnosis, referral, or prior authorization is required.