Female Therapists in Camden County, MO

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Debbie B Doll
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Osage Beach, MO 65065
If you are here, chances are you are looking for a change. Changes can be difficult and overwhelming, often accompanied by anxiety and uncertainty, but know you are capable and strong. Most of all, you don't have to do this alone. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you have previous experience, my goal is to provide you a warm and safe place to achieve your personal goals and manage life’s stressors. I use a strengths-based approach with evidenced-based practices, such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), to help you create positive changes for a more fulfilling life.
If you are here, chances are you are looking for a change. Changes can be difficult and overwhelming, often accompanied by anxiety and uncertainty, but know you are capable and strong. Most of all, you don't have to do this alone. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you have previous experience, my goal is to provide you a warm and safe place to achieve your personal goals and manage life’s stressors. I use a strengths-based approach with evidenced-based practices, such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), to help you create positive changes for a more fulfilling life.
(573) 898-4746 View (573) 898-4746
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Patricia Jo Ann Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
I specialize in helping children and families heal from trauma, sexual abuse, physical abuse or neglect. Untreated trauma can lead to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use.
I specialize in helping children and families heal from trauma, sexual abuse, physical abuse or neglect. Untreated trauma can lead to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use.
(573) 508-0764 View (573) 508-0764
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Courtney Kempker
Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lake Ozark, MO 65049  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have struggles in relationships or have a trauma history that is still impacting you? I can help you to break out of unhealthy patterns and cope and integrate negative experiences in positive ways. I can help clients to have healthier relationships, a stronger sense of self, better ways to cope with and manage symptoms, and to resolve unprocessed trauma. Achieving these goals means experiencing a higher quality of life. My ideal client is also able to be open minded in exploring their emotions in psychosomatic ways through interventions like brainspotting.
Do you have struggles in relationships or have a trauma history that is still impacting you? I can help you to break out of unhealthy patterns and cope and integrate negative experiences in positive ways. I can help clients to have healthier relationships, a stronger sense of self, better ways to cope with and manage symptoms, and to resolve unprocessed trauma. Achieving these goals means experiencing a higher quality of life. My ideal client is also able to be open minded in exploring their emotions in psychosomatic ways through interventions like brainspotting.
(314) 926-9605 View (314) 926-9605
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Kim Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Life is expected to generate many concerns, whether it is financial stress, academic difficulties, emotional discomfort, or social obstacles. Everyone experiences these at times and unfortunately, these concerns can cause challenges.
Life is expected to generate many concerns, whether it is financial stress, academic difficulties, emotional discomfort, or social obstacles. Everyone experiences these at times and unfortunately, these concerns can cause challenges.
(573) 641-8414 View (573) 641-8414
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Kaetlyn Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Osage Beach, MO 65065
I specialize in trauma, specifically childhood abuse and neglect. Working with all ages from young child to adult. I also have a great deal of experience helping individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
I specialize in trauma, specifically childhood abuse and neglect. Working with all ages from young child to adult. I also have a great deal of experience helping individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
(573) 773-4690 View (573) 773-4690
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Lisa Dedrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Waitlist for new clients
Over 15 years working in various mental health settings offering strengths-based, client-centered therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families through telehealth and outpatient settings. Experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan treating a variety of life’s challenges including mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, family conflict, and emotional disturbances. Specialty in trauma-focused care for children and adolescents.
Over 15 years working in various mental health settings offering strengths-based, client-centered therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families through telehealth and outpatient settings. Experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan treating a variety of life’s challenges including mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, family conflict, and emotional disturbances. Specialty in trauma-focused care for children and adolescents.
(573) 928-2394 View (573) 928-2394
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Melody McCaig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Camdenton, MO 65020  (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Melody McCaig and an independently licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri. My primary approach is strengths-based and supportive while drawing on many evidence based approaches including CBT and play therapy. I’ve successfully worked with individuals of all ages and from all walks of life in navigating through some of life’s most difficult times.
Hi! I’m Melody McCaig and an independently licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri. My primary approach is strengths-based and supportive while drawing on many evidence based approaches including CBT and play therapy. I’ve successfully worked with individuals of all ages and from all walks of life in navigating through some of life’s most difficult times.
(636) 355-8690 View (636) 355-8690
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Sara Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Camdenton, MO 65020
I understand the importance of taking a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families improve their overall well-being by addressing not just their mental health concerns, but also their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. This approach recognizes that mental health is an integral part of overall wellness and that it is important to take care of the whole person to achieve optimal health.
I understand the importance of taking a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families improve their overall well-being by addressing not just their mental health concerns, but also their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. This approach recognizes that mental health is an integral part of overall wellness and that it is important to take care of the whole person to achieve optimal health.
(417) 660-2342 View (417) 660-2342
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Laurie Schulte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
Discover compassionate support on your journey through grief, loss, and trauma. My ideal client seeks a safe space to navigate emotions, find healing, and embrace self-discovery. With warmth and and over 20 years of mental health experience, I offer personalized tools to guide you towards resilience and growth. Let me be your companion on the path to renewed well-being.
Discover compassionate support on your journey through grief, loss, and trauma. My ideal client seeks a safe space to navigate emotions, find healing, and embrace self-discovery. With warmth and and over 20 years of mental health experience, I offer personalized tools to guide you towards resilience and growth. Let me be your companion on the path to renewed well-being.
(816) 209-1325 View (816) 209-1325
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Judy Hillyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
You're taking a great first step! Thanks for learning a little more about me! Choosing a counselor is important. You'll find me fully engaged and focused on you, with the intention to offer compassion, yet also a plan and strategy to move forward. Dealing with sudden change, ongoing stress, difficult relationships, unresolved trauma or building skills for career advancement can require help. I am respectful of your investment and courage to take this step. Today you can start a happier and more peaceful daily life.
You're taking a great first step! Thanks for learning a little more about me! Choosing a counselor is important. You'll find me fully engaged and focused on you, with the intention to offer compassion, yet also a plan and strategy to move forward. Dealing with sudden change, ongoing stress, difficult relationships, unresolved trauma or building skills for career advancement can require help. I am respectful of your investment and courage to take this step. Today you can start a happier and more peaceful daily life.
(636) 228-6877 View (636) 228-6877
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Patricia Alewel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Are you feeling stuck and confused about how to manage stress in your life? Do you have a problem(s)/decision(s) that you are not sure how to resolve? Sometimes the thought of seeking a therapist can be scary and intimidating. You may discover, it can ease the struggles that often appear in one's life. I have been a clinician for over 20 yrs with experience from a variety of settings, such as, private practice, in-patient and outpatient behavioral health. I am dedicated to making your journey easier. Whether you are faced with a daily stressor or have major concerns, I am here to support you to find comfort and solutions regarding your challenges.
Are you feeling stuck and confused about how to manage stress in your life? Do you have a problem(s)/decision(s) that you are not sure how to resolve? Sometimes the thought of seeking a therapist can be scary and intimidating. You may discover, it can ease the struggles that often appear in one's life. I have been a clinician for over 20 yrs with experience from a variety of settings, such as, private practice, in-patient and outpatient behavioral health. I am dedicated to making your journey easier. Whether you are faced with a daily stressor or have major concerns, I am here to support you to find comfort and solutions regarding your challenges.
(573) 284-8225 View (573) 284-8225
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Heavin Schmidt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Osage Beach, MO 65065  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Heavin Schmidt and I am an LPC. I have been licensed for 10+ years and have experience working with victims of trauma, life changes, and crisis situations. I am looking forward to helping you on your journey! I am training in TF-CBT and EMDR. I also find value in Solution Focused work and crisis management. I am most interested in helping young adults navigate through life changes, crisis, and past trauma and its impact on their day to day interactions.
Hello! My name is Heavin Schmidt and I am an LPC. I have been licensed for 10+ years and have experience working with victims of trauma, life changes, and crisis situations. I am looking forward to helping you on your journey! I am training in TF-CBT and EMDR. I also find value in Solution Focused work and crisis management. I am most interested in helping young adults navigate through life changes, crisis, and past trauma and its impact on their day to day interactions.
(636) 747-9125 View (636) 747-9125
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Darlene Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Ozark, MO 65049  (Online Only)
Hello. I am Darlene Wilson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My therapeutic approach is individualized to meet the needs of clients. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. This included individual and family therapy. I use an assortment of therapy techniques based on the need of the client. The most common is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT can be used to treat a variety of issues. As an LPC, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Most of the clients I have worked with are adolescents who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, or trauma.
Hello. I am Darlene Wilson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My therapeutic approach is individualized to meet the needs of clients. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. This included individual and family therapy. I use an assortment of therapy techniques based on the need of the client. The most common is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT can be used to treat a variety of issues. As an LPC, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Most of the clients I have worked with are adolescents who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, or trauma.
(636) 689-2756 View (636) 689-2756
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Jill M. Lillard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Do you want a better relationship, but aren't sure how to get past the hurdles? I can help. If you feel like you aren't connecting, not communicating well, have grown apart, or that misunderstandings and arguments are causing hurt, I offer tools to help you hit pause, leverage your emotions, and engage more effectively with one another. If you want to take a comprehensive and structured approach to looking at your marriage and want to try something a little different than traditional therapy, I offer a unique way of working with couples.
Do you want a better relationship, but aren't sure how to get past the hurdles? I can help. If you feel like you aren't connecting, not communicating well, have grown apart, or that misunderstandings and arguments are causing hurt, I offer tools to help you hit pause, leverage your emotions, and engage more effectively with one another. If you want to take a comprehensive and structured approach to looking at your marriage and want to try something a little different than traditional therapy, I offer a unique way of working with couples.
(573) 435-3513 View (573) 435-3513
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Christina J Landry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CMT
Verified Verified
Camdenton, MO 65020
Waitlist for new clients
CURRENTLY I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My approach to therapy is customized based on the needs of the individual client(s) and draws upon a broad and diverse base of clinical approaches and well-established techniques while incorporating Holistic Modalities including Nutrition, Exercise, and Mindfulness. I frequently utilize Animal Assisted Therapy, so Don’t Be Surprised to see my two certified therapy dogs present at sessions! I am a Certified Master Trainer, with specialty training in Nutrition, DNA Based Wellness & Weight Management, Exercise Recovery Therapy; Life Span Wellness and Health Transformation Exercise.
CURRENTLY I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My approach to therapy is customized based on the needs of the individual client(s) and draws upon a broad and diverse base of clinical approaches and well-established techniques while incorporating Holistic Modalities including Nutrition, Exercise, and Mindfulness. I frequently utilize Animal Assisted Therapy, so Don’t Be Surprised to see my two certified therapy dogs present at sessions! I am a Certified Master Trainer, with specialty training in Nutrition, DNA Based Wellness & Weight Management, Exercise Recovery Therapy; Life Span Wellness and Health Transformation Exercise.
(573) 229-0852 View (573) 229-0852
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Samantha Brannen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Linn Creek, MO 65052  (Online Only)
My name is Sam Brannen, PhD LCSW and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral, transactional, and hypnotherapy as required by specific case, information and clientele. My focus of practice is on providing individual treatment to individuals experiencing trauma, PTSD, gender, identity, issues, depression, anxiety, and general wellness issues.
My name is Sam Brannen, PhD LCSW and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral, transactional, and hypnotherapy as required by specific case, information and clientele. My focus of practice is on providing individual treatment to individuals experiencing trauma, PTSD, gender, identity, issues, depression, anxiety, and general wellness issues.
(636) 538-1208 View (636) 538-1208
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Karen Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079  (Online Only)
Hello! I am Karen Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor. When you decide it is time to work with a therapist, it can be a frightening, daunting process. However, therapeutic healing comes in the context of a compassionate, non-judgmental, highly empathic relationship. I will provide this for you as we explore your inner world together. You do not need to do it alone. My expertise is in helping individuals build and strengthen healthy relationships with self and others. More specifically, I work with women's issues, relational issues, self worth, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Hello! I am Karen Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor. When you decide it is time to work with a therapist, it can be a frightening, daunting process. However, therapeutic healing comes in the context of a compassionate, non-judgmental, highly empathic relationship. I will provide this for you as we explore your inner world together. You do not need to do it alone. My expertise is in helping individuals build and strengthen healthy relationships with self and others. More specifically, I work with women's issues, relational issues, self worth, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
(636) 745-4571 View (636) 745-4571
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Victoria L Weddle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Osage Beach, MO 65065
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.
(816) 290-7675 View (816) 290-7675
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Lori Blount
Counselor, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 723-1410 View (573) 723-1410
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Sarah E. Westbrook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 286-9597 View (573) 286-9597

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.