Attachment-based Therapists in Jasper County, MO
Do you find yourself feeling lost or confused about who you are? Maybe you're struggling to thrive or even to cope as the world changes around you. Identity struggles, grief, relational challenges, traumatic experiences, health changes, spiritual crises, and other naturally occurring stressors are all potential sources of anxiety that can alter the way we think and feel about ourselves and others in our present moment and moving forward. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I approach each relationship with a person-centered focus, operating holistically through the lens of trauma-informed care, recognizing you as a unique individual.
Do you find yourself feeling lost or confused about who you are? Maybe you're struggling to thrive or even to cope as the world changes around you. Identity struggles, grief, relational challenges, traumatic experiences, health changes, spiritual crises, and other naturally occurring stressors are all potential sources of anxiety that can alter the way we think and feel about ourselves and others in our present moment and moving forward. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I approach each relationship with a person-centered focus, operating holistically through the lens of trauma-informed care, recognizing you as a unique individual.
I have a heart for couples and enjoy coming alongside those who are struggling relationally, to instill hope and help them resolve their conflict. I have helped many couples restore trust in their relationship after an affair or betrayal. In addition to working with couples, I also work with women who are dealing with emotional difficulties such as depression or anxiety. I also have experience working with individuals who have addictions or a life controlling problem. We will work together to determine the best treatment for you so you can achieve your goals.
I have a heart for couples and enjoy coming alongside those who are struggling relationally, to instill hope and help them resolve their conflict. I have helped many couples restore trust in their relationship after an affair or betrayal. In addition to working with couples, I also work with women who are dealing with emotional difficulties such as depression or anxiety. I also have experience working with individuals who have addictions or a life controlling problem. We will work together to determine the best treatment for you so you can achieve your goals.
David Wermuth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joplin, MO 64801
The ideal client is anyone who is willing to come to therapy. With a strengths-based, trauma-focused, and client-centered approach, I can work with nearly any individual, couple, family, or group. I am now licensed in the great state of Texas and can offer Telehealth for Texas residents or in-person intensives for individuals or couples in Texas. I can also offer intensive for individuals in Missouri.
The ideal client is anyone who is willing to come to therapy. With a strengths-based, trauma-focused, and client-centered approach, I can work with nearly any individual, couple, family, or group. I am now licensed in the great state of Texas and can offer Telehealth for Texas residents or in-person intensives for individuals or couples in Texas. I can also offer intensive for individuals in Missouri.
Dr. Brian Fidler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC, CEFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joplin, MO 64804
We all get wounded in the battles of life -- some of us in tragically dramatic ways, and others of us bleed through the piercings of a hundred small injuries. Let me help you get to the core of the struggles and back on the road to living your life again. Perhaps it is an addiction you can't seem to get rid of, or that haunting sense of inadequacy or loneliness. It may be anxiety or depression, gender identity issues, or past trauma. Maybe for you a relationship you value has have become difficult or painful.
We all get wounded in the battles of life -- some of us in tragically dramatic ways, and others of us bleed through the piercings of a hundred small injuries. Let me help you get to the core of the struggles and back on the road to living your life again. Perhaps it is an addiction you can't seem to get rid of, or that haunting sense of inadequacy or loneliness. It may be anxiety or depression, gender identity issues, or past trauma. Maybe for you a relationship you value has have become difficult or painful.
My passion is guiding children, teens, and adults towards hope and healing. Life can be overwhelming at times. We all need someone to walk along side us. Together we will explore emotions, regulation strategies, and how to improve the relationships that have an impact on your life. My approach assists with understanding attachment, seeks empowerment with holistic interventions, and offers playful opportunities to process life’s challenges. You will be provided individualized and supportive care that is unique to your needs.
My passion is guiding children, teens, and adults towards hope and healing. Life can be overwhelming at times. We all need someone to walk along side us. Together we will explore emotions, regulation strategies, and how to improve the relationships that have an impact on your life. My approach assists with understanding attachment, seeks empowerment with holistic interventions, and offers playful opportunities to process life’s challenges. You will be provided individualized and supportive care that is unique to your needs.
My name is Karla Smith and I am the owner of Moving Forward Therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have experience working with a variety of mental health diagnosis with children, adolescents, and adults. I am passionate about helping patients explore healthier ways to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships to live a mindful and authentic life.
My name is Karla Smith and I am the owner of Moving Forward Therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have experience working with a variety of mental health diagnosis with children, adolescents, and adults. I am passionate about helping patients explore healthier ways to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships to live a mindful and authentic life.
Elizabeth Chapman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Joplin, MO 64801 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Beth and I celebrate your courage and wisdom in searching for this site! I celebrate the individual's strengths in a nonjudgmental collaboration. The mind-body-heart connection, awareness, and trust are the foundation of therapy. The goal is always for your voice to be heard and from that voice to move forward towards your heart's calling. It isn't just "mental health" it's about health- body, mind, and heart. When those three are working together- that is your voice. Well done for hearing your voice and courageously searching this site.
Hello, my name is Beth and I celebrate your courage and wisdom in searching for this site! I celebrate the individual's strengths in a nonjudgmental collaboration. The mind-body-heart connection, awareness, and trust are the foundation of therapy. The goal is always for your voice to be heard and from that voice to move forward towards your heart's calling. It isn't just "mental health" it's about health- body, mind, and heart. When those three are working together- that is your voice. Well done for hearing your voice and courageously searching this site.
I'm not the expert on your life, YOU are. With the perspective of an outside observer and insight born of experience, I seek to help you map out a path to pursue healing and wholeness. I believe that ignoring your heart is as dangerous as following your heart. I instead seek to help you understand what's happening in your heart, so you can explore your inner world and respond out of a place of self-awareness and growth.
I'm not the expert on your life, YOU are. With the perspective of an outside observer and insight born of experience, I seek to help you map out a path to pursue healing and wholeness. I believe that ignoring your heart is as dangerous as following your heart. I instead seek to help you understand what's happening in your heart, so you can explore your inner world and respond out of a place of self-awareness and growth.
Hi! I’m passionate about helping people reduce the spiral of anxiety, connect with themselves and others, and heal from past hurt. To help clients, I often start by establishing stability - learning to ride the waves out. After some stability, we work on healing the inner systems by understanding how and why those waves affect you.
Hi! I’m passionate about helping people reduce the spiral of anxiety, connect with themselves and others, and heal from past hurt. To help clients, I often start by establishing stability - learning to ride the waves out. After some stability, we work on healing the inner systems by understanding how and why those waves affect you.
Dedicated to the enormity of life's challenges, I will meet you with understanding, compassion, and a commitment to undoing the sense of aloneness that can often accompany difficult times. I am here to embark on a transformative journey with you, exploring the depths of your feelings and thoughts that fuel struggles, and collaboratively creating experiences that fortify the very core of who you are.
Dedicated to the enormity of life's challenges, I will meet you with understanding, compassion, and a commitment to undoing the sense of aloneness that can often accompany difficult times. I am here to embark on a transformative journey with you, exploring the depths of your feelings and thoughts that fuel struggles, and collaboratively creating experiences that fortify the very core of who you are.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships and trauma. My approach to therapy is to be a guide on your healing journey. I practice with a holistic approach utilizing evidenced based practices of CBT, ACT, DBT, BSFT, TFCBT, psychoanalysis, Jungian techniques and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships and trauma. My approach to therapy is to be a guide on your healing journey. I practice with a holistic approach utilizing evidenced based practices of CBT, ACT, DBT, BSFT, TFCBT, psychoanalysis, Jungian techniques and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
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I specialize in High-performance individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure, Parents who want to understand what their child needs in education (gifted or learning difficulties), and Attorneys that want fair and honest data to decide what needs to happen in complex child custody cases. As someone who has lived in these scenarios, I've developed tools and techniques to help you find the answers you need. Whether you are worried about your child, feeling burned out, or need an accurate assessment for court, I'll strive to give you the care and attention I'd want for my own family.
I specialize in High-performance individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure, Parents who want to understand what their child needs in education (gifted or learning difficulties), and Attorneys that want fair and honest data to decide what needs to happen in complex child custody cases. As someone who has lived in these scenarios, I've developed tools and techniques to help you find the answers you need. Whether you are worried about your child, feeling burned out, or need an accurate assessment for court, I'll strive to give you the care and attention I'd want for my own family.
My focus is on helping clients in the healing process. I address issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, marital discord, relationship conflict, trauma, grief, abuse, child conduct issues and a many other emotional, behavioral, social and family issues. I would be honored to work with anyone who is experiencing difficulty in life and help them learn and develop different ways to cope and resolve their emotional pain. One of the unique therapeutic interventions I use is Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). AAT is designed to promote improvement in physical, social, emotional, and/or cognitive functioning.
My focus is on helping clients in the healing process. I address issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, marital discord, relationship conflict, trauma, grief, abuse, child conduct issues and a many other emotional, behavioral, social and family issues. I would be honored to work with anyone who is experiencing difficulty in life and help them learn and develop different ways to cope and resolve their emotional pain. One of the unique therapeutic interventions I use is Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). AAT is designed to promote improvement in physical, social, emotional, and/or cognitive functioning.
Mary Jo Ayllon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Joplin, MO 64801 (Online Only)
We all face struggles and feel stuck sometimes, not knowing how to move forward. You are not alone, and you don't have to face these things alone. I have approximately 10 years of experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, family problems, OCD, and trauma. I am also a parent and a pastor's wife, and I have experience working with parenting struggles, spiritual concerns, and church problems. My therapy style is meant to create a safe space that is warm, comfortable, and motivating. I value your trust and want you to feel comfortable being open about your goals for therapy.
We all face struggles and feel stuck sometimes, not knowing how to move forward. You are not alone, and you don't have to face these things alone. I have approximately 10 years of experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, family problems, OCD, and trauma. I am also a parent and a pastor's wife, and I have experience working with parenting struggles, spiritual concerns, and church problems. My therapy style is meant to create a safe space that is warm, comfortable, and motivating. I value your trust and want you to feel comfortable being open about your goals for therapy.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships and trauma. My approach to therapy is to be a guide on your healing journey. I practice with a holistic approach utilizing evidenced based practices of CBT, ACT, DBT, BSFT, TFCBT, psychoanalysis, Jungian techniques and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships and trauma. My approach to therapy is to be a guide on your healing journey. I practice with a holistic approach utilizing evidenced based practices of CBT, ACT, DBT, BSFT, TFCBT, psychoanalysis, Jungian techniques and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with your life and circumstances that you feel anxious or depressed? Or have you experienced something in your life that you cannot get over or get through and it is still affecting you and the way you want to live? I can help. I work with adults and young adults struggling with finding meaning in life, trying to have a work/ life balance, and who suffer from anxiety and depression that interferes with living a full and contented life. Life can be challenging and sometimes you need someone objective to talk to.
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with your life and circumstances that you feel anxious or depressed? Or have you experienced something in your life that you cannot get over or get through and it is still affecting you and the way you want to live? I can help. I work with adults and young adults struggling with finding meaning in life, trying to have a work/ life balance, and who suffer from anxiety and depression that interferes with living a full and contented life. Life can be challenging and sometimes you need someone objective to talk to.
Silvia Espinosa Ed.s
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carthage, MO 64836
Have you been suffering in silence or struggling with relationships? Know that hope is near. We all have experienced pain that if left untreated, can keep us trapped, inhibiting our ability to enjoy life. There are three main areas that are dear to my heart: play therapy for children who’ve gone through adverse life experiences, marriage counseling for couples experiencing difficulty, and survivors of betrayal trauma: psychological/emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Know that it will take time to heal, courage to face the reality of your experience, and a steady commitment to your own healing.
Have you been suffering in silence or struggling with relationships? Know that hope is near. We all have experienced pain that if left untreated, can keep us trapped, inhibiting our ability to enjoy life. There are three main areas that are dear to my heart: play therapy for children who’ve gone through adverse life experiences, marriage counseling for couples experiencing difficulty, and survivors of betrayal trauma: psychological/emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Know that it will take time to heal, courage to face the reality of your experience, and a steady commitment to your own healing.
Do your relationships cause you to feel anxious or depressed? Do you want to quit or cut back your substance use but find it difficult? Is your anxiety getting in the way of your goals and living? I provides a warm, safe environment in which you can share and process relationships, or things that may be causing you distress. Asking for help, starting the process of change and growth is hard, but you do not have to do it alone. It takes time, and we will go at your pace, making sure that your needs are being met. You are an expert in you! I approach therapy from an eclectic, trauma informed approach.
Do your relationships cause you to feel anxious or depressed? Do you want to quit or cut back your substance use but find it difficult? Is your anxiety getting in the way of your goals and living? I provides a warm, safe environment in which you can share and process relationships, or things that may be causing you distress. Asking for help, starting the process of change and growth is hard, but you do not have to do it alone. It takes time, and we will go at your pace, making sure that your needs are being met. You are an expert in you! I approach therapy from an eclectic, trauma informed approach.
Ms. Wymore is a Licensed Professional Counselor who strives to create a safe place for everyone to feel comfortable opening up and working on what they would like to address. Her approach is compassionate, direct, and client-centered. She enjoys instilling clients with healthy coping skills, self-care practices, and the ability to set healthy boundaries. Her approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Ms. Wymore is a Licensed Professional Counselor who strives to create a safe place for everyone to feel comfortable opening up and working on what they would like to address. Her approach is compassionate, direct, and client-centered. She enjoys instilling clients with healthy coping skills, self-care practices, and the ability to set healthy boundaries. Her approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
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.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.