Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Belton, MO
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Missouri, Illinois, & Colorado. I have over 5 years of experience working in the Mental Health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including LGBTQIA+ issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I treat the person, not the diagnosis.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Missouri, Illinois, & Colorado. I have over 5 years of experience working in the Mental Health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including LGBTQIA+ issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I treat the person, not the diagnosis.
Sarah Evelyn West-Effland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCGC, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Belton, MO 64012
I have experience treating anxiety, trauma,depression, bipolar mood disorder, life adjustment, grief and loss, care-giving issues, self esteem, stress, postpartum depression, compulsive gambling, family members dealing with addiction, dual diagnosis, and anger management.
I believe that everyone has the potential to grow and learn. Friends and family are great support at times, but sometimes people can benefit from more. I often tell people therapy is a little bit like having a coach. It is someone to set goals with, someone to hold you accountable, someone to cheer you on and help you navigate the road map of life. It is my goal to help you get on the track that is best suited for you and your family, and come up with a plan to help you stay the course!
I have experience treating anxiety, trauma,depression, bipolar mood disorder, life adjustment, grief and loss, care-giving issues, self esteem, stress, postpartum depression, compulsive gambling, family members dealing with addiction, dual diagnosis, and anger management.
I believe that everyone has the potential to grow and learn. Friends and family are great support at times, but sometimes people can benefit from more. I often tell people therapy is a little bit like having a coach. It is someone to set goals with, someone to hold you accountable, someone to cheer you on and help you navigate the road map of life. It is my goal to help you get on the track that is best suited for you and your family, and come up with a plan to help you stay the course!
Alicia Polk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Belton, MO 64012 (Online Only)
I use trauma-informed, attachment-informed, and client-empowered methods to help you reach your goals.
Does this sound familiar? You want to belong but often feel misunderstood, rejected, or other people say you are “too much.” You have big emotions that can overwhelm you. You want to make sense out of confusing experiences. You try so hard but feel like you keep failing. Maybe you have the sense that something is going on that could explain a lot and if you could figure out what it was, you could improve your life. You might wonder if you have ADHD or autism, but you’re an adult woman and no one has ever suggested it’s a possibility. Or perhaps you are worried you are going crazy or have Dissociative Identity Disorder.
I use trauma-informed, attachment-informed, and client-empowered methods to help you reach your goals.
Does this sound familiar? You want to belong but often feel misunderstood, rejected, or other people say you are “too much.” You have big emotions that can overwhelm you. You want to make sense out of confusing experiences. You try so hard but feel like you keep failing. Maybe you have the sense that something is going on that could explain a lot and if you could figure out what it was, you could improve your life. You might wonder if you have ADHD or autism, but you’re an adult woman and no one has ever suggested it’s a possibility. Or perhaps you are worried you are going crazy or have Dissociative Identity Disorder.
Courageous Living Counseling and Coaching Services
BA, ThM, DMFT, AACC
Verified Verified
Belton, MO 64012 (Online Only)
What if I told you that your pain is your path to a greater purpose? I have personally triumphed over trauma, loss, and anxiety.
Thank you for clicking on my page. I have been where you are. Searching for the right therapist can be challenging, and I want to make this step easier for you by letting you know: this is about you! Let’s be honest, you are facing challenges that brought you here. Maybe you are having challenges in relationships or marriage, perhaps you are overwhelmed by grief, or you might be haunted by the effects of a traumatic past. Regardless of the challenge, the pain is real and you need help! It’s not about me. It’s about you and your journey towards rising beyond the pain, to shine your light and have healthy relationships.
What if I told you that your pain is your path to a greater purpose? I have personally triumphed over trauma, loss, and anxiety.
Thank you for clicking on my page. I have been where you are. Searching for the right therapist can be challenging, and I want to make this step easier for you by letting you know: this is about you! Let’s be honest, you are facing challenges that brought you here. Maybe you are having challenges in relationships or marriage, perhaps you are overwhelmed by grief, or you might be haunted by the effects of a traumatic past. Regardless of the challenge, the pain is real and you need help! It’s not about me. It’s about you and your journey towards rising beyond the pain, to shine your light and have healthy relationships.
She is a Marriage and Family Therapist with experience across many spectrums. She graduated from Park University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology. She went on to graduate from Vanguard University in 2016 with a Master's of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. She started her clinical training at Hope University Counseling Center where she worked with many couples and individuals who were struggling with marital stress, identity and self-esteem issues, pornography addiction, and sexual trauma.
She is a Marriage and Family Therapist with experience across many spectrums. She graduated from Park University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology. She went on to graduate from Vanguard University in 2016 with a Master's of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. She started her clinical training at Hope University Counseling Center where she worked with many couples and individuals who were struggling with marital stress, identity and self-esteem issues, pornography addiction, and sexual trauma.
Kevin is a licensed clinical social worker. He has been working as a counselor and therapist in the St. Louis Area for over 10 years. He uses Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Behavior, Psychodynamic, Humanistic-Experiential, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy models. Kevin’s background has over 20 years working with children, adults, and families with trauma, crisis intervention, interpersonal communication, and a variety of other needed skills. His approach to counseling is strengths-based and client centered to meet the client where they are. He provides a warm and safe environment for clients
Kevin is a licensed clinical social worker. He has been working as a counselor and therapist in the St. Louis Area for over 10 years. He uses Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Behavior, Psychodynamic, Humanistic-Experiential, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy models. Kevin’s background has over 20 years working with children, adults, and families with trauma, crisis intervention, interpersonal communication, and a variety of other needed skills. His approach to counseling is strengths-based and client centered to meet the client where they are. He provides a warm and safe environment for clients
Garden of Persephone Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belton, MO 64012 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and other life transitions.
Welcome! I'm so glad that you found your way here. I know first hand how scary and intimidating it can be to reach out for help from a therapist, and I want to congratulate you on your courage, and your willingness to take the first steps toward healing, growth and positive change. My name is Kerry Bursley and I have been a therapist for seven years. Like you, I've been in the client's chair, hoping that a therapist could help me feel better. As a therapist who has also been a therapy client, I know how important it is to feel seen, heard and most of all, safe. I look forward to providing that safe, warm, comfortable space.
I specialize in trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and other life transitions.
Welcome! I'm so glad that you found your way here. I know first hand how scary and intimidating it can be to reach out for help from a therapist, and I want to congratulate you on your courage, and your willingness to take the first steps toward healing, growth and positive change. My name is Kerry Bursley and I have been a therapist for seven years. Like you, I've been in the client's chair, hoping that a therapist could help me feel better. As a therapist who has also been a therapy client, I know how important it is to feel seen, heard and most of all, safe. I look forward to providing that safe, warm, comfortable space.
Tara Lusby LPC and LCSW believes the client knows the best route for treatment, meeting them where they are at and partnering on their mental health journey. Specializes in individual therapy for adults 18-99 with a focus on anxiety, depression and trauma. Adult clients aged 18-99 with a focus on anxiety, depression, attachment issues and trauma. I have experience working with individuals who experience self-harming behaviors or suicidal thoughts.
Tara Lusby LPC and LCSW believes the client knows the best route for treatment, meeting them where they are at and partnering on their mental health journey. Specializes in individual therapy for adults 18-99 with a focus on anxiety, depression and trauma. Adult clients aged 18-99 with a focus on anxiety, depression, attachment issues and trauma. I have experience working with individuals who experience self-harming behaviors or suicidal thoughts.
I offer a wide range of background related to trauma, anxiety, depression, life stressors, relationship dynamics, social isolation, PTSD, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, grief, and low self- esteem.
Life can be hard sometimes and full of stress, but my goal is to help provide a sense of inner peace and increase in happiness. I am passionate about the body and mind connection and identifying ways to improve overall happiness to live your best life. Life is meant to be lived and to feel empowered. Finding your own inner strength through improvement in mood, cognitions, and overall well-being. Having a safe space to talk and improve self growth and awareness is critical to improvement in daily functioning. My favorite saying is happiness is good for the soul and finding out that you are capable of that is my motivation!
I offer a wide range of background related to trauma, anxiety, depression, life stressors, relationship dynamics, social isolation, PTSD, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, grief, and low self- esteem.
Life can be hard sometimes and full of stress, but my goal is to help provide a sense of inner peace and increase in happiness. I am passionate about the body and mind connection and identifying ways to improve overall happiness to live your best life. Life is meant to be lived and to feel empowered. Finding your own inner strength through improvement in mood, cognitions, and overall well-being. Having a safe space to talk and improve self growth and awareness is critical to improvement in daily functioning. My favorite saying is happiness is good for the soul and finding out that you are capable of that is my motivation!
work in private practice primarily with anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, and substance use.
Life can be difficult to manage at times, whether due to daily life stressors, more major events, or ongoing mental health issues, and sometimes the tools we already have aren't enough. These things can impact our well-being, and we need someone to help us learn new ways to deal more effectively with these life stressors and the overwhelming feelings they can cause. I can provide a safe space where I can guide you through coping with difficult experiences and managing life's challenges. I graduated from Webster University in 2015 with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. Now, as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),
work in private practice primarily with anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, and substance use.
Life can be difficult to manage at times, whether due to daily life stressors, more major events, or ongoing mental health issues, and sometimes the tools we already have aren't enough. These things can impact our well-being, and we need someone to help us learn new ways to deal more effectively with these life stressors and the overwhelming feelings they can cause. I can provide a safe space where I can guide you through coping with difficult experiences and managing life's challenges. I graduated from Webster University in 2015 with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. Now, as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),
Michael Cotter has over 10 years of experience working with a variety of mental health related issues as well as substance use issues. He specializes in treating persons who struggle with trauma and trauma related mental health disorders as well as substance use. Having been a leader in a community mental health agency he has a well rounded level of knowledge and experience that helps him to be an effective helper he serves.
Michael Cotter has over 10 years of experience working with a variety of mental health related issues as well as substance use issues. He specializes in treating persons who struggle with trauma and trauma related mental health disorders as well as substance use. Having been a leader in a community mental health agency he has a well rounded level of knowledge and experience that helps him to be an effective helper he serves.
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Hi, I am Sylvia. I have an MSW degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked as a therapist for over twenty years. I am fascinated by people and am deeply gratified when I can assist some one to identify, work through, and resolve the issues most important to them in their life. I have always worked with adults and the areas I can best assist and support people include: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma resolution, substance use/abuse (personal and relational), aging (personal and familial). I am trained in multiple professional interventions that focus on each
individual person's strengths and abilities, increasing resiliency, resolving past trauma, and supporting desired change in both thought and behavior patterns.
Hi, I am Sylvia. I have an MSW degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked as a therapist for over twenty years. I am fascinated by people and am deeply gratified when I can assist some one to identify, work through, and resolve the issues most important to them in their life. I have always worked with adults and the areas I can best assist and support people include: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma resolution, substance use/abuse (personal and relational), aging (personal and familial). I am trained in multiple professional interventions that focus on each
Are you or your child struggling? Burdened by difficulties? Trapped by anxiety? Stuck in patterns of unhealthy behaviors? Do the days seem more dark than bright or your relationships more of a burden than a joy? Take a deep breath. There is hope. In my office you will find a safe place to grow, heal and change for the better. From toddlers to adults, those who are struggling can come and find the help and support they need.
Are you or your child struggling? Burdened by difficulties? Trapped by anxiety? Stuck in patterns of unhealthy behaviors? Do the days seem more dark than bright or your relationships more of a burden than a joy? Take a deep breath. There is hope. In my office you will find a safe place to grow, heal and change for the better. From toddlers to adults, those who are struggling can come and find the help and support they need.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri and Illinois. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds and in a variety of settings. Life comes with many challenges and we often find ourselves overwhelmed by what has come our way. I want to empower people and focus on internal strengths, improving resilience and changing your worldview. Whether you are looking for short-term or long-term counseling, I will work with you to achieve a greater self-fulfillment.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri and Illinois. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds and in a variety of settings. Life comes with many challenges and we often find ourselves overwhelmed by what has come our way. I want to empower people and focus on internal strengths, improving resilience and changing your worldview. Whether you are looking for short-term or long-term counseling, I will work with you to achieve a greater self-fulfillment.
I am trained in experiential and narrative family therapy. I specialize in working with transgender clients, using play therapy to work through difficult feelings and conversations, and helping parents develop skills and strategies to better work with their children. I work with clients from all walks of life and am an LGBTQIA+ friendly provider.
I am trained in experiential and narrative family therapy. I specialize in working with transgender clients, using play therapy to work through difficult feelings and conversations, and helping parents develop skills and strategies to better work with their children. I work with clients from all walks of life and am an LGBTQIA+ friendly provider.
Life is hard. Have you ever felt that the demands of the day are too heavy? I understand that journey personally. You have to keep up. You have to keep going, but the dread... The fake smile. The held back tears. It feels like an eternity of wondering when you'll feel the light again. "It's hopeless. I am not meant to have a good life. I don't deserve it anyway." You need to feel better but do not know how. I have walked this journey. I have walked this path, and through my own healing, I don't believe anyone should suffer alone. I am here to give an empathetic ear to help and come along beside you on your journey.
Life is hard. Have you ever felt that the demands of the day are too heavy? I understand that journey personally. You have to keep up. You have to keep going, but the dread... The fake smile. The held back tears. It feels like an eternity of wondering when you'll feel the light again. "It's hopeless. I am not meant to have a good life. I don't deserve it anyway." You need to feel better but do not know how. I have walked this journey. I have walked this path, and through my own healing, I don't believe anyone should suffer alone. I am here to give an empathetic ear to help and come along beside you on your journey.
Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and received her Ph.D. from St. Louis University in Missouri. She enjoys working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples in a wide range of ages. She has a wide variety of experience working with clients with marriage and family, couple issues, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, chronic illness, ADHD geriatrics, developmental disabilities, abuse issues both sexual and emotional, and more. She enjoys working with LGBTQ+ clients including trans clients. Susan has extensive experience in group work, supervision/
Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and received her Ph.D. from St. Louis University in Missouri. She enjoys working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples in a wide range of ages. She has a wide variety of experience working with clients with marriage and family, couple issues, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, substance/ alcohol use, chronic illness, ADHD geriatrics, developmental disabilities, abuse issues both sexual and emotional, and more. She enjoys working with LGBTQ+ clients including trans clients. Susan has extensive experience in group work, supervision/
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or constantly overthinking? Are you someone who tends to get lost in work, caregiving, or the fast pace rate of life that you forget to focus on yourself? Does taking time for yourself feel like a foreign activity? Do you desire to find your sense of purpose again? To learn to slow down and exist in the here and now for a while. Perhaps you are ready to process the loss of a loved one, to find peace with grief or unexpected news. Perhaps seek support in your own end of life journey, to explore the process of death and dying and the thoughts and emotions that may come.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or constantly overthinking? Are you someone who tends to get lost in work, caregiving, or the fast pace rate of life that you forget to focus on yourself? Does taking time for yourself feel like a foreign activity? Do you desire to find your sense of purpose again? To learn to slow down and exist in the here and now for a while. Perhaps you are ready to process the loss of a loved one, to find peace with grief or unexpected news. Perhaps seek support in your own end of life journey, to explore the process of death and dying and the thoughts and emotions that may come.
I was raised in the Kansas City area, born in the Pacific Northwest. My father, a shrimper who then spent his days on the Bering Sea, moved home to the Midwest to raise his twins around family. He would one day become a social worker and set an example for me that brings us to this very moment in time. I started my education non traditionally at 28 years old studying Psychology and Public Administration at NWMSU. I continued my education at the University of Missouri - Kansas City earning my MA in Social Work.
I was raised in the Kansas City area, born in the Pacific Northwest. My father, a shrimper who then spent his days on the Bering Sea, moved home to the Midwest to raise his twins around family. He would one day become a social worker and set an example for me that brings us to this very moment in time. I started my education non traditionally at 28 years old studying Psychology and Public Administration at NWMSU. I continued my education at the University of Missouri - Kansas City earning my MA in Social Work.
My name is Rochelle and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as Nationally Board Certified. I use a holistic approach by exploring with and educating clients about how mind, spirit and body are interconnected. A positive therapeutic relationship is a needed foundation for that treatment and growth to happen, therefore, my approach is focused on you and your needs. I will work collaboratively with you towards healing, finding inner peace and being able to move forward; Ultimately, it is about what will work best for you. Each person is unique and no two people experience things in the exact same way.
My name is Rochelle and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as Nationally Board Certified. I use a holistic approach by exploring with and educating clients about how mind, spirit and body are interconnected. A positive therapeutic relationship is a needed foundation for that treatment and growth to happen, therefore, my approach is focused on you and your needs. I will work collaboratively with you towards healing, finding inner peace and being able to move forward; Ultimately, it is about what will work best for you. Each person is unique and no two people experience things in the exact same way.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.