Therapists in Caldwell County, MO
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My name is Lori Gordon and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in St. Louis, Missouri. I am licensed in both Missouri and Illinois working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have 16+ years experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and supporting clients with processing difficult emotions. I use a variety of evidence based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. I also treat chronic pain and insomnia.
My name is Lori Gordon and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in St. Louis, Missouri. I am licensed in both Missouri and Illinois working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have 16+ years experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and supporting clients with processing difficult emotions. I use a variety of evidence based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. I also treat chronic pain and insomnia.
Online Therapists
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Patrice Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
North Kansas City, MO 64116 (Online Only)
I get it! Finding the right therapist can be challenging, but I commend you for taking this brave step. I am dedicated to helping individuals on their holistic journey. Let's have a conversation. I focus on using the attachment base to support and learn to integrate your Faith through the struggles of life experiences. With over 10 years of experience in mental health and a lifetime of faith, I am well-equipped to help you integrate your mind, body, and spirit with your life journey. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I get it! Finding the right therapist can be challenging, but I commend you for taking this brave step. I am dedicated to helping individuals on their holistic journey. Let's have a conversation. I focus on using the attachment base to support and learn to integrate your Faith through the struggles of life experiences. With over 10 years of experience in mental health and a lifetime of faith, I am well-equipped to help you integrate your mind, body, and spirit with your life journey. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
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Living authentically and creatively sounds good, right? Nurturing quality relationships is important and also difficult. Managing stress in difficult times is confusing and overwhelming. Showing up in your life *how* you want is why we are here. Helping you identify ways the past has shaped your life, the patterns that have emerged and how to implement the change you want is our priority at HTC.
Living authentically and creatively sounds good, right? Nurturing quality relationships is important and also difficult. Managing stress in difficult times is confusing and overwhelming. Showing up in your life *how* you want is why we are here. Helping you identify ways the past has shaped your life, the patterns that have emerged and how to implement the change you want is our priority at HTC.
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My aim is to help individuals and couples who are experiencing repetitive, entrenched patterns of problems or symptoms. These problems may appear in the realm of mood (emotions), behavior, or be physically lodged (psychosomatic). Disturbances such as these are often found to have their roots in templates formed earlier in life, but exert force upon present-day perceptions, emotions, cognitions, and interpersonal life. My role is to facilitate an in-depth understanding of the understructure of these mental and emotional constellations (usually out of awareness) which uphold and perpetuate the problems and patterns in need of modification or relief.
My aim is to help individuals and couples who are experiencing repetitive, entrenched patterns of problems or symptoms. These problems may appear in the realm of mood (emotions), behavior, or be physically lodged (psychosomatic). Disturbances such as these are often found to have their roots in templates formed earlier in life, but exert force upon present-day perceptions, emotions, cognitions, and interpersonal life. My role is to facilitate an in-depth understanding of the understructure of these mental and emotional constellations (usually out of awareness) which uphold and perpetuate the problems and patterns in need of modification or relief.
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Align Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068 (Online Only)
Your alarm clock is going off, and that sense of dread sits in the pit of your stomach. You slept but you don’t feel rested. Brushing your teeth and getting dressed leaves you drained. The idea of “peopling” makes you want to curl in a ball. You have thoughts popping into your head that you aren’t “good enough,” are “an imposter,” or “a failure.” Everyday tasks can feel overwhelming, and you can be your own worst critic when struggling with life transitions, trauma, anxiety or depression. Asking for help can be daunting, as we are often taught to face those internal battles quietly and alone.
Your alarm clock is going off, and that sense of dread sits in the pit of your stomach. You slept but you don’t feel rested. Brushing your teeth and getting dressed leaves you drained. The idea of “peopling” makes you want to curl in a ball. You have thoughts popping into your head that you aren’t “good enough,” are “an imposter,” or “a failure.” Everyday tasks can feel overwhelming, and you can be your own worst critic when struggling with life transitions, trauma, anxiety or depression. Asking for help can be daunting, as we are often taught to face those internal battles quietly and alone.
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Michael Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAS, LPC
Verified Verified
Independence, MO 64055
The angry, argumentative, and underperforming child is often seen by others as the product of lax parenting. This unfortunate characterization has had a great impact on the way our children are viewed by schools, employers, and society in general. The fact is parents often exhaust various recommended "fixes" and desperately want things to be normal.
I have over 25 years of experience working with children and families. I understand the daily struggles parents routinely face. I know how school performance, relationships, and behavior are impacted when children struggle. I understand the frustrations associated with a child who "acts out" and underperforms.
The angry, argumentative, and underperforming child is often seen by others as the product of lax parenting. This unfortunate characterization has had a great impact on the way our children are viewed by schools, employers, and society in general. The fact is parents often exhaust various recommended "fixes" and desperately want things to be normal.
I have over 25 years of experience working with children and families. I understand the daily struggles parents routinely face. I know how school performance, relationships, and behavior are impacted when children struggle. I understand the frustrations associated with a child who "acts out" and underperforms.
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Welcome to our Crossroads Haven Counseling page! We offer compassionate and personalized mental health support to individuals, couples, and families in Kansas City and beyond. Our practice is founded on the belief that everyone deserves a safe space to navigate life's challenges and gain resilience.
Welcome to our Crossroads Haven Counseling page! We offer compassionate and personalized mental health support to individuals, couples, and families in Kansas City and beyond. Our practice is founded on the belief that everyone deserves a safe space to navigate life's challenges and gain resilience.
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Janet Lee Blasdell
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Waitlist for new clients
I have an ecletic approach. I tend to individualize sesssions. I also focus on skills training. I help you build a toolbox of skills you can use years later if you choose. I treat adults who are struggling with anxiety and depression. You will work hard but I believe you will find it is worth it. I also see children and work with the parents in helping their children with behavioral issues, ADHD and abuse.
I have an ecletic approach. I tend to individualize sesssions. I also focus on skills training. I help you build a toolbox of skills you can use years later if you choose. I treat adults who are struggling with anxiety and depression. You will work hard but I believe you will find it is worth it. I also see children and work with the parents in helping their children with behavioral issues, ADHD and abuse.
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We all have times where we just feel a little (or a lot) overwhelmed, even though most of us pretend we don’t (myself included). Or times when we think, “Nothing I’m doing is working with my kid (or husband, wife, sister, bestie, aunt, grandma, well…you get the idea)!” We delude ourselves into thinking everyone else has it all figured out. They don’t. And, it’s okay that you don’t. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, at a loss for how to help your loved one, or just unsure of the next steps in your relationship, therapy can help.
We all have times where we just feel a little (or a lot) overwhelmed, even though most of us pretend we don’t (myself included). Or times when we think, “Nothing I’m doing is working with my kid (or husband, wife, sister, bestie, aunt, grandma, well…you get the idea)!” We delude ourselves into thinking everyone else has it all figured out. They don’t. And, it’s okay that you don’t. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, at a loss for how to help your loved one, or just unsure of the next steps in your relationship, therapy can help.
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Victoria L Weddle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
Hey there, I'm Victoria! I am so happy you're considering taking the next step in your wellness journey. My approach to therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed and solution-focused. In a safe, open and supportive environment, we will identify and work towards your treatment goals. I am here to highlight your strengths, resiliency factors and celebrate your accomplishments. I'm also a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Certified, as well as Perinatal Mental Health Trained and EMDR Trained.
Hey there, I'm Victoria! I am so happy you're considering taking the next step in your wellness journey. My approach to therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed and solution-focused. In a safe, open and supportive environment, we will identify and work towards your treatment goals. I am here to highlight your strengths, resiliency factors and celebrate your accomplishments. I'm also a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Certified, as well as Perinatal Mental Health Trained and EMDR Trained.
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My approach to therapy is to compassionately keep it real. In this work, you and I are equal partners. You are the expert in your life and experiences, and I am the expert in the science of change. I have over 20 years of experience and address issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, challenges with attention, and how all of that can sometimes manifest physically in our bodies.
My approach to therapy is to compassionately keep it real. In this work, you and I are equal partners. You are the expert in your life and experiences, and I am the expert in the science of change. I have over 20 years of experience and address issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, challenges with attention, and how all of that can sometimes manifest physically in our bodies.
![Photo of Tiffany Ash, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d1d2eb43-c30d-4ec6-a58c-b98e75d1001e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Tiffany Ash
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063 (Online Only)
You may be feeling overwhelmed by waves of difficult emotions—from fear and worry to profound sadness and depression—or just numb, disconnected from yourself and the world around you. These experiences can make it difficult to get through daily life and make us feel powerless to improve things. Although it may be hard to see, there is hope, and there is help. I want you to know that you have the strength and courage to face these challenges and live the life you want. I am here to deeply listen to your story, understand your struggles, and partner with you on your healing journey.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by waves of difficult emotions—from fear and worry to profound sadness and depression—or just numb, disconnected from yourself and the world around you. These experiences can make it difficult to get through daily life and make us feel powerless to improve things. Although it may be hard to see, there is hope, and there is help. I want you to know that you have the strength and courage to face these challenges and live the life you want. I am here to deeply listen to your story, understand your struggles, and partner with you on your healing journey.
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Bernard Godfrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64136 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with finding a purpose? Is it difficult for you to sustain motivation? Are you finding yourself in a losing battle with substance abuse? Do you struggle with a traumatic experience that is overwhelming you to the point that it's difficult to function daily?
Are you struggling with finding a purpose? Is it difficult for you to sustain motivation? Are you finding yourself in a losing battle with substance abuse? Do you struggle with a traumatic experience that is overwhelming you to the point that it's difficult to function daily?
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Michael Jon VanderWaal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64111 (Online Only)
Allow me to be a fellow traveler on your journey into the unknown parts of yourself. I'll ask for a deep commitment from you to participate in this process of self-discovery and self-healing. I believe that everyday stress has roots in your past. It is important for us to bravely move into those spaces when you are ready. Your sense of safety is vital in this process and we will develop our therapeutic alliance so you feel grounded beforehand. With deep trust for one another, we can bring about lasting transformations.
Allow me to be a fellow traveler on your journey into the unknown parts of yourself. I'll ask for a deep commitment from you to participate in this process of self-discovery and self-healing. I believe that everyday stress has roots in your past. It is important for us to bravely move into those spaces when you are ready. Your sense of safety is vital in this process and we will develop our therapeutic alliance so you feel grounded beforehand. With deep trust for one another, we can bring about lasting transformations.
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Christina Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Independence, MO 64055
Being alive and creating the types of relationships you want is, simultaneously, a gift and a challenge. If you are trying to reduce resentment after years of misunderstandings, heal after infidelity, renew your relationship as empty nesters, navigate differences in emotional and physical desires, start your marriage on the right track through premarital therapy, and more, I encourage you to talk to me.
Being alive and creating the types of relationships you want is, simultaneously, a gift and a challenge. If you are trying to reduce resentment after years of misunderstandings, heal after infidelity, renew your relationship as empty nesters, navigate differences in emotional and physical desires, start your marriage on the right track through premarital therapy, and more, I encourage you to talk to me.
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Natalie McQuinn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Joseph, MO 64505 (Online Only)
I am licensed in Missouri with 10+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & bipolar disorder. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. If it is you or you are trying to figure out how to help or cope with a loved one with these problems I can help.
I am licensed in Missouri with 10+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & bipolar disorder. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. If it is you or you are trying to figure out how to help or cope with a loved one with these problems I can help.
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There is a place of peace within you, the beginning of a new and richer life. If you are ready for change, and ready to find your way once more, let my thirty years of meditation and twelve years of experience counseling others help guide you to your path. I am a validating and dynamic counselor, ready to meet you on your journey. Together, we can enter a meditative space for healing, for discovering answers and knowledge to help you on your path, to bring you back to yourself again.
There is a place of peace within you, the beginning of a new and richer life. If you are ready for change, and ready to find your way once more, let my thirty years of meditation and twelve years of experience counseling others help guide you to your path. I am a validating and dynamic counselor, ready to meet you on your journey. Together, we can enter a meditative space for healing, for discovering answers and knowledge to help you on your path, to bring you back to yourself again.
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Jill Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, CAAPT, RPT-S™, CAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
Hi! My name is Jill and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri, a licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW) in Kansas, and a registered play therapist supervisor (RPT-S). I am also a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), an EMDR certified therapist, and a Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapist (CAAPT). I am passionate about helping individuals meet their goals and enhance their well-being. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also provide supervision for social workers (LMSWs) in Kansas and play therapy supervision towards the RPT credential.
Hi! My name is Jill and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri, a licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW) in Kansas, and a registered play therapist supervisor (RPT-S). I am also a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), an EMDR certified therapist, and a Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapist (CAAPT). I am passionate about helping individuals meet their goals and enhance their well-being. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also provide supervision for social workers (LMSWs) in Kansas and play therapy supervision towards the RPT credential.
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Tarissa Helms - Accepting New Clients!
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063
Sometimes life presents challenges we don’t feel equipped to face alone. Perhaps you're at a crossroads in life and feeling stuck or unsure about where to turn next. Or maybe you're grieving the loss of an important relationship, navigating a divorce, struggling with challenges in parenting, or living under the heavy weight of depression, anxiety, or past trauma. No matter what issue you choose to bring to counseling, I strive to create a safe and supportive space for you to process your feelings, heal old wounds, make important life decisions, and grow in greater understanding of yourself and your relationships with others.
Sometimes life presents challenges we don’t feel equipped to face alone. Perhaps you're at a crossroads in life and feeling stuck or unsure about where to turn next. Or maybe you're grieving the loss of an important relationship, navigating a divorce, struggling with challenges in parenting, or living under the heavy weight of depression, anxiety, or past trauma. No matter what issue you choose to bring to counseling, I strive to create a safe and supportive space for you to process your feelings, heal old wounds, make important life decisions, and grow in greater understanding of yourself and your relationships with others.
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Margaret Dunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64105 (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Caldwell County, MO
< 10
Therapists in Caldwell County, MO who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | ADHD |
100% | Chronic Pain |
100% | Grief |
100% | Trauma and PTSD |
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Aetna |
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Caldwell County, MO see their clients
100% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Caldwell County?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.