Couples Counseling Therapists in Lake Ozark, MO
I have 25 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, am a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, and am currently offering Life Coaching.
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.
I have 25 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, am a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, and am currently offering Life Coaching.
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.
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.
My background is working with pre-teens & adolescents in a residential treatment facility for complex developmental trauma. I specialize in neurofeedback and counseling. Using this combination helps to shift and transforms the brain along side techniques to support change. I can help people learn the skill of self-regulation, and develop more tolerance to stress. People who use neurofeedback are those that do not respond well to traditional treatment, are interested in increasing healthy brain functioning, and are looking for natural alternatives to medication. Neurofeedback tailors to the brains innate neuroplasticity.
My background is working with pre-teens & adolescents in a residential treatment facility for complex developmental trauma. I specialize in neurofeedback and counseling. Using this combination helps to shift and transforms the brain along side techniques to support change. I can help people learn the skill of self-regulation, and develop more tolerance to stress. People who use neurofeedback are those that do not respond well to traditional treatment, are interested in increasing healthy brain functioning, and are looking for natural alternatives to medication. Neurofeedback tailors to the brains innate neuroplasticity.
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.
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.
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Shannon offers therapy for individuals, relationships, couples, and families of various ages (i.
Shannon became a therapist to help people navigate their complex world, improve their mental health, and experience joy-filled lives. She utilizes clinically tested and evidence-based interventions and believes in a holistic approach to mental health and that all areas of one’s life are interconnected. Research shows that unhealthy relationships and traumatic events can cause emotional, relational, and physical stress. In contrast, healthy relationships, boundaries, and emotional healing in therapy can improve your overall well-being and life satisfaction.
Shannon offers therapy for individuals, relationships, couples, and families of various ages (i.
Shannon became a therapist to help people navigate their complex world, improve their mental health, and experience joy-filled lives. She utilizes clinically tested and evidence-based interventions and believes in a holistic approach to mental health and that all areas of one’s life are interconnected. Research shows that unhealthy relationships and traumatic events can cause emotional, relational, and physical stress. In contrast, healthy relationships, boundaries, and emotional healing in therapy can improve your overall well-being and life satisfaction.
Gail Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079 (Online Only)
I believe there are no quick fixes and that change is a continuous process. Goals are set, progress is made, and next thing you know, there is an unexpected set back. Life experience has taught me that, it is great to want to change, it is great to want to move forward, however, it is also very important to live in the here and now. I will work with you to manage expectations, manage emotions, look for something positive to hold onto, and at the same time, examine what we can do to strive for a different future. We will partner together to delve into the past, find patterns of thoughts.
I believe there are no quick fixes and that change is a continuous process. Goals are set, progress is made, and next thing you know, there is an unexpected set back. Life experience has taught me that, it is great to want to change, it is great to want to move forward, however, it is also very important to live in the here and now. I will work with you to manage expectations, manage emotions, look for something positive to hold onto, and at the same time, examine what we can do to strive for a different future. We will partner together to delve into the past, find patterns of thoughts.
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.
Individual, family and couples counseling.
People come to our office hurting and wanting change in their lives. We offer caring, experienced and professional psychological services.
Individual, family and couples counseling.
People come to our office hurting and wanting change in their lives. We offer caring, experienced and professional psychological services.
Kaetlyn Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Osage Beach, MO 65065
This is done within the context of a therapeutic relationship.
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.
This is done within the context of a therapeutic relationship.
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.
Online Therapists
I believe in thorough assessment and relationship building to determine which approach is best for each individual.
I have a true passion for working with older adults and caregivers. I have worked with this population both in residential and community settings. I also have experience working in substance abuse and with individuals living with chronic illness. I enjoy not only individual work, but also working with couples and families to initiate and maintain change within the family system. Some issues I commonly work with include: depression, grief and loss, spirituality, life review, caregiver stress, interpersonal relationship problems, and anxiety.
I believe in thorough assessment and relationship building to determine which approach is best for each individual.
I have a true passion for working with older adults and caregivers. I have worked with this population both in residential and community settings. I also have experience working in substance abuse and with individuals living with chronic illness. I enjoy not only individual work, but also working with couples and families to initiate and maintain change within the family system. Some issues I commonly work with include: depression, grief and loss, spirituality, life review, caregiver stress, interpersonal relationship problems, and anxiety.
I look forward to partnering with you on this journey towards greater wellbeing.
Hello, and welcome to my practice! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow. I am here to support you on your journey towards greater mental health and wellbeing. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression and relationship issues. My approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with.
I look forward to partnering with you on this journey towards greater wellbeing.
Hello, and welcome to my practice! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow. I am here to support you on your journey towards greater mental health and wellbeing. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression and relationship issues. My approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with.
Kristi L Garner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, MO 63090 (Online Only)
I have years of experience and training working with couples, parents, families, and individuals to treat relationship issues, divorce recovery, parenting/co-parenting/blended family issues, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression.
I specialize in counseling couples, families, and individuals through relationship and parenting struggles, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. Are you and your partner struggling to get along or having difficulty with parenting your children? Or maybe you just need a break from day-to-day anxiety and worry? I'm here for you and for all your other issues in between.
I have years of experience and training working with couples, parents, families, and individuals to treat relationship issues, divorce recovery, parenting/co-parenting/blended family issues, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression.
I specialize in counseling couples, families, and individuals through relationship and parenting struggles, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. Are you and your partner struggling to get along or having difficulty with parenting your children? Or maybe you just need a break from day-to-day anxiety and worry? I'm here for you and for all your other issues in between.
Tara Forrester
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ozark, MO 65721
I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples in all walks of life.
As the Government is encouraging social distancing, I will continue to offer in-person as well as video conferencing.
I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples in all walks of life.
As the Government is encouraging social distancing, I will continue to offer in-person as well as video conferencing.
Dr. Diana Eul
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
I serve successful, highly-motivated professionals who find that certain areas of life are becoming unmanageable. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) specializing in sex/porn addictions, partners of sex addicts, multiple addictions, trauma, abuse, and PTSD. I trained under Patrick Carnes at the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). I have an advanced certificate in trauma-focused narrative therapy. Addiction, abuse and trauma are viewed as symptoms not defining characteristics. Recovery embraces positive, proactive, sustainable change.
I serve successful, highly-motivated professionals who find that certain areas of life are becoming unmanageable. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) specializing in sex/porn addictions, partners of sex addicts, multiple addictions, trauma, abuse, and PTSD. I trained under Patrick Carnes at the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). I have an advanced certificate in trauma-focused narrative therapy. Addiction, abuse and trauma are viewed as symptoms not defining characteristics. Recovery embraces positive, proactive, sustainable change.
Brooke Nicole Watson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
Couples therapy is my passion and mission in life.
Do you struggle to connect and communicate with your partner which affects the ability to live the life you desire? Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and exhausted by the thought there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if your relationship could be better? Now more than ever, many couples, are feeling hopeless about attaining the relationship they desire. Real solutions, focused treatments, and hope for the future are what I work to provide for each and every client. No two people have walked the same path in life. I will feel honored to hear your story.
Couples therapy is my passion and mission in life.
Do you struggle to connect and communicate with your partner which affects the ability to live the life you desire? Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and exhausted by the thought there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if your relationship could be better? Now more than ever, many couples, are feeling hopeless about attaining the relationship they desire. Real solutions, focused treatments, and hope for the future are what I work to provide for each and every client. No two people have walked the same path in life. I will feel honored to hear your story.
Karin Wiese
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BEdHons, BPsych, EMDR
Verified Verified
Springfield, MO 65804 (Online Only)
I work with couples and families to find new ways of communicating and coping with the stressors of life as well as couples going through divorce.
There are many reasons to feel overwhelmed by emotional pain and distress. You may be overwhelmed with ongoing conflict in relationships, intimacy issues, feeling unloved and misunderstood, career or children, your marriage, infidelity, addiction or just feeling hopeless. Perhaps you have stopped dreaming? When we are not being heard or understood it can be very difficult to move forward. This is your opportunity to reach out and find a safe space to talk and be heard. Together we will navigate coping skills and new ways of moving forward.
I work with couples and families to find new ways of communicating and coping with the stressors of life as well as couples going through divorce.
There are many reasons to feel overwhelmed by emotional pain and distress. You may be overwhelmed with ongoing conflict in relationships, intimacy issues, feeling unloved and misunderstood, career or children, your marriage, infidelity, addiction or just feeling hopeless. Perhaps you have stopped dreaming? When we are not being heard or understood it can be very difficult to move forward. This is your opportunity to reach out and find a safe space to talk and be heard. Together we will navigate coping skills and new ways of moving forward.
I enjoy working with children and adults, meeting with individuals, couples and families. Prior to joining the team at Synergy Counseling Center, I worked for a Community Health Center and an Indian Health Services Center in Alaska working across the lifespan. I approach therapy from an attachment-focused lens and believe we find healing through an integrated, wholistic approach to therapy.
I enjoy working with children and adults, meeting with individuals, couples and families. Prior to joining the team at Synergy Counseling Center, I worked for a Community Health Center and an Indian Health Services Center in Alaska working across the lifespan. I approach therapy from an attachment-focused lens and believe we find healing through an integrated, wholistic approach to therapy.
Tim Bizelli Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Weldon Spring, MO 63304
Anger Management, Self Harm-Injury, relationship issues, mens issues, womans issues, mood disorders, thought disorders, stress management, anxiety, divorce care, parental issues, marital issues, family issues, suicidal ideation, teaching social skills to Aspergers children and teenagers, Substance Abuse, dual diagnosis, borderline personality disorder.
Tim Counseling LLC is made up of a group of licensed professional counselors and licensed clinical social workers with a combined sixty-five year plus experience in the field of mental health. The goal at Tim Bizelli Counseling LLC is to see clients reach their optimum functioning and reach the mental health goals they set with each individual counselor. Individual, couples, and family counseling are offered in this diverse counseling practice. Our counselors have genuine compassion, empathy, and motivation to be a viable resource to the client and to the community.
Anger Management, Self Harm-Injury, relationship issues, mens issues, womans issues, mood disorders, thought disorders, stress management, anxiety, divorce care, parental issues, marital issues, family issues, suicidal ideation, teaching social skills to Aspergers children and teenagers, Substance Abuse, dual diagnosis, borderline personality disorder.
Tim Counseling LLC is made up of a group of licensed professional counselors and licensed clinical social workers with a combined sixty-five year plus experience in the field of mental health. The goal at Tim Bizelli Counseling LLC is to see clients reach their optimum functioning and reach the mental health goals they set with each individual counselor. Individual, couples, and family counseling are offered in this diverse counseling practice. Our counselors have genuine compassion, empathy, and motivation to be a viable resource to the client and to the community.
Quiet Waters Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65203
I offer both individual and couples counseling services and I'm currently accepting new clients.
Welcome to Quiet Waters Counseling! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years experience working with individuals and couples weathering the storms of life. For the past 16 years I've been working with veterans and families here in the Columbia MO area. I specialize in assisting clients with issues such as addictions, PTSD, physical and sexual trauma, anxiety and depression. I utilize evidence based therapies coupled with compassion, empathy and encouragement to assist clients in their journey of healing.
I offer both individual and couples counseling services and I'm currently accepting new clients.
Welcome to Quiet Waters Counseling! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years experience working with individuals and couples weathering the storms of life. For the past 16 years I've been working with veterans and families here in the Columbia MO area. I specialize in assisting clients with issues such as addictions, PTSD, physical and sexual trauma, anxiety and depression. I utilize evidence based therapies coupled with compassion, empathy and encouragement to assist clients in their journey of healing.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.