Therapists in Columbia, MO
Cindy has 30 years experience working in numerous mental health setting including hospitals, outpatient and state and federal agencies. A major focus in her work has been with depression and anxiety management and helping her clients develop healthy coping and relaxation techniques. Cindy has experience working with adolescent, adult and geriatric population. Cindy has most recently been working with the veteran population and engaging in trauma therapy.
Cindy has 30 years experience working in numerous mental health setting including hospitals, outpatient and state and federal agencies. A major focus in her work has been with depression and anxiety management and helping her clients develop healthy coping and relaxation techniques. Cindy has experience working with adolescent, adult and geriatric population. Cindy has most recently been working with the veteran population and engaging in trauma therapy.
Jessie McLaughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203 (Online Only)
Life is hard. So many of us struggle with issues related to anxiety, depression, and addiction making life feel even harder. Feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness are invasive, leaving us overthinking and full of self-doubt. Fortunately, those distressing thoughts and feelings don’t have to be permanent. You are capable of developing emotional resilience and self-confidence to enable you to thrive in this chaotic world. You are worthy of good things.
Life is hard. So many of us struggle with issues related to anxiety, depression, and addiction making life feel even harder. Feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness are invasive, leaving us overthinking and full of self-doubt. Fortunately, those distressing thoughts and feelings don’t have to be permanent. You are capable of developing emotional resilience and self-confidence to enable you to thrive in this chaotic world. You are worthy of good things.
My outlook on therapy is the client / therapist relationship is the highest priority. Without a strong connection, the rest is not as effective. I work hard to meet clients where they are at, and think through what kind of goals they want to set and how to get there. I have been practicing since 2019, and have experience working with adults, adolescents, and families. I have worked a great deal with anxiety and depression, and learning how to cope with them and get back to living. Most of my background is using CBT and DBT, but I strive to use whatever tools are going to be most effective for each individual client.
My outlook on therapy is the client / therapist relationship is the highest priority. Without a strong connection, the rest is not as effective. I work hard to meet clients where they are at, and think through what kind of goals they want to set and how to get there. I have been practicing since 2019, and have experience working with adults, adolescents, and families. I have worked a great deal with anxiety and depression, and learning how to cope with them and get back to living. Most of my background is using CBT and DBT, but I strive to use whatever tools are going to be most effective for each individual client.
Mary Ann Commes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65211 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Making the choice to start therapy can feel daunting, but it can be a rewarding and healing experience. Therapy is a space where you can express thoughts and feelings without judgment. You can explore and heal, learn and observe, and work towards the goals and values that you identify as important. I assist people in discovering peace and comfort within their lives through acceptance skills, mindfulness practices, and self compassion, as well as exploring and healing from past experiences and traumas.
Making the choice to start therapy can feel daunting, but it can be a rewarding and healing experience. Therapy is a space where you can express thoughts and feelings without judgment. You can explore and heal, learn and observe, and work towards the goals and values that you identify as important. I assist people in discovering peace and comfort within their lives through acceptance skills, mindfulness practices, and self compassion, as well as exploring and healing from past experiences and traumas.
Priscilla Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203 (Online Only)
Priscilla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University. Priscilla has experience providing counseling services to a variety of individuals, particularly children, adolescents, and adults, in various settings within the community and in schools. Priscilla has training in strength based care, mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and utilizes a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing and resilience. Priscilla has a passion for helping those with trauma, family problems,
Priscilla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University. Priscilla has experience providing counseling services to a variety of individuals, particularly children, adolescents, and adults, in various settings within the community and in schools. Priscilla has training in strength based care, mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and utilizes a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing and resilience. Priscilla has a passion for helping those with trauma, family problems,
Erin Gayle Arhur
Licensed Professional Counselor, L, P, C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203 (Online Only)
I became a Missouri licensed professional counselor in 1998 giving me almost 25 years of experience. I have spent many years working with abused and neglected youth as well as youth who had mental illness and addiction issues. I have also spent years working with the seriously mentally ill. I find myself most at home with the teenage group. Perhaps because I was such an unruly teenager myself. I think it's population in great need right now.
I became a Missouri licensed professional counselor in 1998 giving me almost 25 years of experience. I have spent many years working with abused and neglected youth as well as youth who had mental illness and addiction issues. I have also spent years working with the seriously mentally ill. I find myself most at home with the teenage group. Perhaps because I was such an unruly teenager myself. I think it's population in great need right now.
Nick T Butcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MO, LCPC-KS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65201
If you are reading this right now, then you are likely exploring change of some kind in your life. It's not uncommon for someone to explore change if they are experiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings or behaviors. These may be the result of feeling overstimulated, mentally blocked, stuck or even paralyzed by a problem, trauma, belief, or struggle with identity. It can be difficult to think of or put into words what it is that we really want and why. I would like to help in this process.
If you are reading this right now, then you are likely exploring change of some kind in your life. It's not uncommon for someone to explore change if they are experiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings or behaviors. These may be the result of feeling overstimulated, mentally blocked, stuck or even paralyzed by a problem, trauma, belief, or struggle with identity. It can be difficult to think of or put into words what it is that we really want and why. I would like to help in this process.
Hi there! My name is Heather Beister, and I'm a licensed professional counselor working in the mental health field. I graduated with my Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling in 2018 and I've been supporting clients with all kinds of issues ever since. I take clients ages 25-64 only. I am available after 4pm to return calls, texts, and other messages. A little about me: I am from a small town where everyone knows everyone. I have navigated the ins and outs of finding privacy in those settings.
Hi there! My name is Heather Beister, and I'm a licensed professional counselor working in the mental health field. I graduated with my Masters Degree in Clinical Counseling in 2018 and I've been supporting clients with all kinds of issues ever since. I take clients ages 25-64 only. I am available after 4pm to return calls, texts, and other messages. A little about me: I am from a small town where everyone knows everyone. I have navigated the ins and outs of finding privacy in those settings.
Dr. Denise Bickel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65201 (Online Only)
Grief is a universal experience although each person's grief journey is unique. Those experiencing the death of a loved one, friend, or pet, as well as those coping with life changes such as divorce, illness, relocation, unemployment, or retirement may benefit from counseling specific to grief, loss, and transitions. I have had the honor of walking alongside many as they navigate their journey and know first-hand the benefit of compassionate counseling.
Grief is a universal experience although each person's grief journey is unique. Those experiencing the death of a loved one, friend, or pet, as well as those coping with life changes such as divorce, illness, relocation, unemployment, or retirement may benefit from counseling specific to grief, loss, and transitions. I have had the honor of walking alongside many as they navigate their journey and know first-hand the benefit of compassionate counseling.
I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor in 5 states. I hold a Masters in Clinical Counseling and a double emphasis in both Marriage, Couple, and Family and in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. I am also a Registered Play Therapist and Certified Trauma Professional. I specialize in those who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, PTSD, family concerns, and much more. I also offer life coaching. If you are navigating these concerns I offer individualized treatment plans that are set around your goals.
I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor in 5 states. I hold a Masters in Clinical Counseling and a double emphasis in both Marriage, Couple, and Family and in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. I am also a Registered Play Therapist and Certified Trauma Professional. I specialize in those who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, PTSD, family concerns, and much more. I also offer life coaching. If you are navigating these concerns I offer individualized treatment plans that are set around your goals.
Sharon Daniels-Hines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203 (Online Only)
Provide individual counseling and health coaching to adults with anxiety, depression, substance use who struggle with challenges related to managing relationships, physical, and mental health.
Provide individual counseling and health coaching to adults with anxiety, depression, substance use who struggle with challenges related to managing relationships, physical, and mental health.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65201 (Online Only)
During my career, I have worked with both individual and group settings, including adults with people living with HIV, veterans, incarcerated people and transgender/gender variant individuals. These populations included people with depression, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, anxiety, PTSD and depression. I co-facilitated a group for trans youth and co-coordinated it for 6 years. As a proud bisexual, trans man, I love to work with my LGBT communities. I celebrate kinky and poly people. I strive to be an imperfect ally to non-binary trans people and people of color. I take private pay/in person through findingnormalstl.com
During my career, I have worked with both individual and group settings, including adults with people living with HIV, veterans, incarcerated people and transgender/gender variant individuals. These populations included people with depression, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, anxiety, PTSD and depression. I co-facilitated a group for trans youth and co-coordinated it for 6 years. As a proud bisexual, trans man, I love to work with my LGBT communities. I celebrate kinky and poly people. I strive to be an imperfect ally to non-binary trans people and people of color. I take private pay/in person through findingnormalstl.com
Carrie Slavens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65202 (Online Only)
Carrie draws from cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, emotional freedom, gestalt, and somatic modalities to customize therapeutic care. Carrie is an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), a Certified Vibrational Sound Therapy Practitioner (VSTCP), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Carrie draws from cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, emotional freedom, gestalt, and somatic modalities to customize therapeutic care. Carrie is an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), a Certified Vibrational Sound Therapy Practitioner (VSTCP), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Hello! And welcome! Here, you will learn more about my professional experiences and understand how I view and approach therapy. So, if you think it’s a good match, please feel free to contact me. I have twelve years of experience in the social work profession, where I served in various social work roles in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. I enjoy working with adults. My approach to therapy is person-centered. This means I take a collaborative approach to ensure that your therapy goals are met while making sure you get optimal treatment.
Hello! And welcome! Here, you will learn more about my professional experiences and understand how I view and approach therapy. So, if you think it’s a good match, please feel free to contact me. I have twelve years of experience in the social work profession, where I served in various social work roles in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. I enjoy working with adults. My approach to therapy is person-centered. This means I take a collaborative approach to ensure that your therapy goals are met while making sure you get optimal treatment.
Jessica Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65201
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unsure of yourself, and don’t know where to go next? I can provide a space to find your voice. Sometimes, it can feel tricky asking for what we need or want. You might be a new mom that doesn’t recognize herself in the mirror, someone going through a major life change, or a young person trying to figure out life- I am here to help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unsure of yourself, and don’t know where to go next? I can provide a space to find your voice. Sometimes, it can feel tricky asking for what we need or want. You might be a new mom that doesn’t recognize herself in the mirror, someone going through a major life change, or a young person trying to figure out life- I am here to help.
Ricky Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65201 (Online Only)
Nothing you do seems to help you get out of this. You feel as if you are running in place, repeating yourself. It is time for another cook in the kitchen so to speak. I do not just want to be another person telling you things will be alright or it is fine; just push through. Whether it be depression, anxiety, family adjustment issues, or trauma related issues I am here to help you realize an internal strength you inherently possess.
Nothing you do seems to help you get out of this. You feel as if you are running in place, repeating yourself. It is time for another cook in the kitchen so to speak. I do not just want to be another person telling you things will be alright or it is fine; just push through. Whether it be depression, anxiety, family adjustment issues, or trauma related issues I am here to help you realize an internal strength you inherently possess.
Danielle Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65201 (Online Only)
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri for 8 years and I am also a Certified Grief Informed Professional. Prior to this, I spent 5 years as a Recovery Counselor working in both an outpatient setting and a treatment court, and before that, I spent 6 years working with Family Centered Services as a case manager and intervention specialist. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, stress, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri for 8 years and I am also a Certified Grief Informed Professional. Prior to this, I spent 5 years as a Recovery Counselor working in both an outpatient setting and a treatment court, and before that, I spent 6 years working with Family Centered Services as a case manager and intervention specialist. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, stress, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss.
Sara Johnson-Cardona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65203 (Online Only)
No matter how hard you try, you feel like you aren't good enough. You are trying so hard to figure out how to make everything fall into place, but you just can’t find the solution. You try to be everything to everyone, but there is a part of you that knows this really isn’t working. You are scared there might be something wrong with you. You are ready for relief; you just really want life to feel easier. Yet, you aren’t sure if that is possible, or how others would react if you did change. You learned this way of being because you had to.
No matter how hard you try, you feel like you aren't good enough. You are trying so hard to figure out how to make everything fall into place, but you just can’t find the solution. You try to be everything to everyone, but there is a part of you that knows this really isn’t working. You are scared there might be something wrong with you. You are ready for relief; you just really want life to feel easier. Yet, you aren’t sure if that is possible, or how others would react if you did change. You learned this way of being because you had to.
You’re feeling broken. I can help you pick up the pieces. You want more out of life. Maybe you want a more healthy, vibrant marriage. Maybe you want to let go of anger and resentments from past traumas that are stealing your peace and joy today. Maybe you want to say “no” more-without feeling guilty. You are not your problems. You are full of possibilities that are just waiting to be discovered.
You’re feeling broken. I can help you pick up the pieces. You want more out of life. Maybe you want a more healthy, vibrant marriage. Maybe you want to let go of anger and resentments from past traumas that are stealing your peace and joy today. Maybe you want to say “no” more-without feeling guilty. You are not your problems. You are full of possibilities that are just waiting to be discovered.
Kendra Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203 (Online Only)
Mental Health Matters! There comes times in life when we have days of happiness and then there are days that we feel like we are falling apart. Trust me you are not alone. Therapy can provide you with the needed tools to manage your emotions & find your happiness! "Emotional wellbeing is just as important to us as Breathing is!"
Mental Health Matters! There comes times in life when we have days of happiness and then there are days that we feel like we are falling apart. Trust me you are not alone. Therapy can provide you with the needed tools to manage your emotions & find your happiness! "Emotional wellbeing is just as important to us as Breathing is!"
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Number of Therapists in Columbia, MO
300+
Average cost per session
$100
Therapists in Columbia, MO who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 73% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Relationship Issues |
| 62% | Life Transitions |
| 61% | Grief |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 83% | Aetna |
| 78% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 77% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Columbia, MO see their clients
| 52% | In Person and Online | |
| 48% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 74% | Female | |
| 23% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |