In Person Therapists in Clinton, MO

Tasca Tolson believes in and utilizes strength-based and trauma informed perspectives when working with the individuals, couples, and families that she serves. One goal is to empower and educate to increase positive outcomes within a healing therapeutic environment. Tasca believes that clients should be treated with respect in order to promote success for the individuals with whom we work. Tasca has had more than a 15 years of experience working with individuals from various walks with specific training in substance abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and grief.

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.

Missouri Behavioral Health Counseling Associates' mission is to serve Missouri citizens AND to provide services that improves quality of life for Missouri children, adolescents, and families.

I hold two fundamental beliefs about all humans; firstly, I believe every individual is infinitely unique. Secondly, I think every person can grow and be better than they are today. I believe my job is to help you find the tools and resources you need to continue growing. My favorite aspect of therapy is that it can be tailored to individuals' authentic thoughts, feelings, experiences, needs, or desires.

I know therapists are expected to start these bio’s off by sharing what they offer prospective clients, along with their viewpoint on therapy. That info is important, but my primary focus is to make sure you understand that it is YOU that really matters. Maya Angelou said "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." I want to help you find your own version of thriving.

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.

Jungian analytic work understands that life is unpredictable. Everyone struggles at some point in life. Sometimes the accompanying suffering tears at the very fabric of our understanding of ourselves and how we fit in the world. Life no longer makes sense. Life is not the way you thought it would be or should be. Unbidden desires, anxieties or depression come in to interfere with your ability to live the life you want. Others in your life behave in ways that disrupt your peace of mind and ability to live a meaningful life. Issues you thought you had dealt with long ago resurface in the present.

Have you ever lived abroad and returned to your home country with frustrations and experiences that others don’t quite understand. Have you ever felt stuck in those experiences and have a hard time moving forward. Or maybe you have just moved to another country and you’re having a difficult time adjusting to your new culture. If this is you, Leah would love to sit and process those thoughts with you.

If you are looking for an “out of the box” type of counselor, then I would love to speak with you. Therapy is about meeting you where you are and if that means you need a listening ear as you process something deep, someone to help guide you to the best possible you, or someone who is going to hold you accountable than look no further, because that is exactly what you will get. Therapy is not one size fits all, so I use many different modalities of therapy to help you navigate life’s hills and valleys. I like to bring in my teachings from my Advanced Certified Hypnotherapist training.

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain? Life's challenges can be tough, but I'm here to support you through them. My approach to therapy is centered around collaboration and understanding, where your unique experiences guide our work together. While there's no one-size-fits-all solution, my goal is to help you discover what resonates best for you.

Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.

I know each person, couple or family that comes to see me has multi-faceted issues in their lives they have been trying to deal with on their own. It can be hard to reach out for help when you feel defeated and have run out of solutions to your own problems. But that is exactly what therapy is for and the right time to start! You are not weak if you have been struggling to cope with trauma, your mental health or change. You are not a failure if your goals haven't been reached or your relationships with others are not what you thought they would be. You just don't know what you need yet, and I would love to help you figure that out.

I want to help clients get relief and know that they are not alone. Whether that relief is from anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or from relationship issues, we can work together. You might be surprised at how your strengths start to show! I can give you invaluable information and skills that can positively impact your daily life. I care deeply for my clients and restore hope. Together, we overcome your unique struggles to reveal a new life outlook. With your specific concerns, I can show you relief and ways to not have them continuously interfere in your life.

In a nut shell, I care about people and have a desire to help others on their quest for healing, wholeness, and reaching their full potential. Life can be hard and sometimes we need a helping hand to navigate the murky waters, and that's okay. Respect for others and empathy in their circumstances is paramount in this profession and I keep that in mind in all situations.

On the outside you look like you are put together and can do it all, but inside you feel like a imposter and will never be good enough. You constantly come up with a list of all the things that you need to be better at, do better at. You fall last on your list because what happens if everyone else needs are not met? What happens if you are not perceived as having it together. You're exhausted, broken, and sooo OVER IT. That is where I would like to say to you, "you deserve to be loved and cared for too".

If you're a woman or non-binary individual struggling with low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and trauma symptoms, you're not alone. You might want to rebuild your self-worth and find emotional stability by understanding your past and present self. Your goals may include building self-esteem, developing coping skills, and learning about your mental health. You're motivated to heal from trauma and cultivate self-compassion, aiming for a fulfilling life. Together, we can address these needs and help you create a balanced, resilient sense of self with practical strategies for growth.