EMDR Therapists in Manchester, MO

I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, psychological evaluations and testing for ADHD, personality disorders, Bipolar, learning disorders, autism for work or school accommodations. I work with clients who would benefit from in-depth talk therapy, who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, past or present trauma, addictions, personal, family or work related relationship issues.

Do things feel overwhelming right now? If so, good for you for reaching out for help. You are taking action to live better. With over thirty years of practice, I have worked with hundreds of clients, moving from immobilized to energized toward living more satisfied lives. Whether your current challenge is internal, like symptoms of depression or anxiety, or external, such as relationship or job stress, we can work together to make it better. I have a particular interest in working together with folks who are trying to put their past behind them.

As a sex addiction therapist, trained EMDR clinician, and nationally certified psychotherapist, I work with individuals struggling with intense urges, emotions, and conflict. New clients come to me feeling isolated, in pain, and on edge due to having nowhere to express their toughest thoughts and emotions. Many grew up in an arduous family of origin with messages like "Suck it up" and "Don't cry" being taught to them. My clients come to me to express the things that they couldn't say to anyone else.

Navigating the emotional highs and lows of infertility, pregnancy, and early parenthood can be incredibly challenging. Whether you're struggling to conceive, feeling anxious about pregnancy changes, or overwhelmed as a new parent, I'm here to help. With over 20 years of experience supporting expectant and new families, I offer the guidance, tools, and information you need to confidently navigate this journey.

I specialize in mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, learning disabilities, physical disabilities (including sudden onset), hearing loss, stress management, divorce and employment-related issues, including career changes and job loss.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Missouri, Wisconsin, and Minnesota with over 10 years of extensive experience working with specific populations in sex therapy, couples’ therapy, and individual therapy. My clinical work includes marital preparation, effective communication and conflict resolution, discrepancies in sexual desire and intimacy, and problematic sexual issues. I am also certified in PREPARE/ENRICH working with couples. I utilize my training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help my clients address any degree of trauma or conflict they may be carrying.

You've experienced things in your past that seem too horrible to be true. You feel like there must be something about you that makes all these bad things happen to you, and it hurts. "Normal" people don't deal with this stuff. Trusting others? Absolutely not. You'll get hurt if you do. Your emotions are on a hair trigger, and you don't know how to stop the anger, sadness, or anxiety spiral once it starts. Trauma and PTSD warp the world into a scary place. You don't have to navigate healing from this alone. Healing from trauma is not only possible, but also what our brains want to help us do. Often, we just need a little extra help.

Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back? We pride ourselves in finding expert clinicians in each specialty in the greater Columbia area and we have immediate openings. We can help match you to a clinician that has proven success helping clients with similar issues. Our approach assists clients in exploring the source of their problems. We listen. We find unique strategies that build on your passions to bring healing to your life. You won't believe how much better it can get when you work with our handpicked professionals. Locations: Ballwin, Central West End, Brentwood and Columbia, Missouri.

I’m glad you’re here! I work in trauma and understand narcissist abuse. Let's begin there, one step at a time. Leave the uncertainty behind and go forward with confidence! It's time to INVEST in yourself! I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, so you're never alone in your process. You're looking for someone who will say it like it is and encourage you to get curious. Join me for an EMDR or Brainspotting Intensive (which means we have a longer session time). Get so much more done in a shorter amount of time! It's time for you to feel better!

Are you troubled by negative or distressing thoughts & memories from the past or present? Have you experienced a trauma? Perhaps you find yourself "overreacting" to minor or non-incidents. Do others say you're "too sensitive"? Maybe you have lost someone or something and you're finding it difficult to move forward. You are in a battle to reclaim you're stability, freedom, joy, self-confidence, self-worth, self-control, or even a part of yourself. Somehow you have lost your way & you would give just about anything to get back to how life used to be. Or maybe you desire something even better than before. . . .

Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back? We pride ourselves in finding expert clinicians in each speciality in the greater St. Louis area and we have openings. We can help match you to a clinician that has proven success helping clients with similar issues. Our approach assists clients in exploring the source of their problems. We listen. We find unique strategies that build on your passions to bring healing to your life. You won't believe how much better it can get when you work with our handpicked professionals.

Do you ever feel like you’ve been fighting an internal battle with yourself? Do you notice that the more you try to force yourself to stop thinking and feeling a certain way, the more unmanageable it becomes? What if I told you that you could let go of this struggle and instead use that energy to focus on what is most important to you in your life? I know this may sound impossible, but in our work together I will teach you how to change your relationship with your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and self so you can get back to living the life you want and deserve.