Therapists in Platte County, MO

I have openings! My passion is working with children and families, helping them to relate better with one another or to cope with normal family issues in healthier ways. I believe all clients possess the potential to improve their lives. My goal is to offer support and strategies so that clients can decide for themselves what is appropriate for them. I hope to help adult clients gain perspective and understanding of their lives so they are empowered to make meaningful changes for themselves. I now also specialize in working with neurodivergent children and adults.

Today’s world places immense demands upon us. In such a place, I believe it is normal to feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious about rising to meet thI specialize in helping clients navigate complex life challenges, including life transitions, family of origin issues including attachment, relationship issues, and post-secondary planning coping with associated life adjustment pressures. Integrating an evidence-informed practice with unconditional positive regard for managing today’s struggles and challenges using brief solution-focused, and a feminist lenses. I am looking forward to meeting you and seeing the transformation unfold.

I am passionate about providing healing and supportive counseling services to my Clients. I provide individual, family, and couples counseling. My focus is on working with people who experience symptoms of PTSD, gender dysphoria, depression, anxiety, LGBT Issues, behavior disorders, and adjustment to life's ever changing stresses. Each person is unique w/ their own individual biology and environmental experiences. Therefore, therapy is individually tailored to each Clients unique circumstances. I offer face to face counseling and Telehealth where appropriate. BDSM, Poly affirmative.

I am a PLPC, as well as a Certified School Counselor with over 10 years of experience of working with children, families and caregivers. I have a background in Human Development and Family Studies, so I see the value of the attachments we form with important people in our lives. I have worked with a variety of populations, from infancy to adulthood. In my counseling I integrate a combination of CBT, person-centered, Trauma informed, attachment based, play therapy, and strength based interventions. My main goal is to support each client in a way that works best for them in a safe place where they can learn and grow.

My heart is to provide a safe space, unwavering support, and guidance for you or your loved ones. Drawing from a wealth of experience, I have accompanied individuals from all walks of life to growth and healing. I am experienced with a diverse range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, family conflicts, and fostering secure attachments between parents and their children. Whether you seek assistance in mental health/behavioral issues, trauma recovery, or simply need a compassionate companion during life's ups and downs, I am wholeheartedly prepared to embark on this transformative journey with you.

We are not meant to live life alone, but rather deeply involved in relationships. Some of these relationships are highly successful, while others have come with great loss, significant struggle or just the every day difficulty of learning to live and enjoy life with another person. I believe in the value of working through personal problems in the context of building stronger relationships. I will help you work through this on a personal level or with whomever you are needing to have a restored relationship with.

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.

Struggling to help your child understand and manage their big emotions? Unsure what is going on in your middle or high schoolers life and thoughts? Big changes in your family causing stress? Do you feel like your child sees the world differently than you? I am well equipped to serve those who have experienced a variety of challenges including neurodivergence, trauma, grief, parental divorce, anxiety, or depression. I meet my patients where they are, in this moment, and work on what is important to them. Whether working with a toddler or adult, my office has the tools they need to create their best selves.

We are not meant to live life alone, but rather deeply involved in relationships. Some of these relationships are highly successful, while others have come with great loss, significant struggle or just the every day difficulty of learning to live and enjoy life with another person. I believe in the value of working through personal problems in the context of building stronger relationships. I will help you work through this on a personal level or with whomever you are needing to have a restored relationship with.

It can be difficult to take steps towards inner reflection. With patience and persistence, you will cultivate greater confidence, self-esteem and emotional balance. I work with the resilience within you and believe you have the skills and inner reserves to assist you in overcoming obstacles in your life. My perspective on therapy is built on a foundation of collaboration, interaction, trust and observation. The passion in my life is being invited and accompanying my clients in this journey. My style is an eclectic approach which can include treatment using mindfulness, action based, narrative, and interpersonal therapy among others.

Life can be overwhelming at times, whether you are a stressed out parent dealing with a challenging teen or simply trying to get back on your feet after a difficult situation, don't wait any longer before asking for help. As an experienced therapist, I have helped families, children, teens and adults resolve intense conflict, heal from personal issues, and work towards a peaceful life. Becoming a healthy person involves not only an active body and sound mind, but the belief that you are worthy of becoming the best you can be.

I am a counselor who enjoys helping others to see their potential, work through their struggles, bond families together again, and help individuals reach their personal goals! There is nothing more gratifying to me than to see someone take the courageous step to work through a difficult situation and grow in their self-esteem, self-worth, and identity.

There are times in everyone's life where they face uncertainty and a stirring in themselves for a different way of living. Whether you are facing a new chapter in your life that leads you unsure of the path forward, a parent seeking support for your child as they navigate their social and emotional world, or searching for ways to heal and grow in your relationships, there is a place to start. Therapy is a unique opportunity to further explore our self, our roles, and our interactions in relationships with others. Together, we will work to determine what changes will give you and your family resilience and a deeper connection.

We are here to help! We are a group of professionals who approach therapy with compassion and understanding, providing a partnership with you in a safe, caring and supportive place to explore life's difficulties, and learn how to balance any challenge, and improve your relationships. We use an individualized, integrated approach to therapy, promoting wellness in all areas of your life: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual. We work with children, teens, young adults, millennials, families, couples and partners. We also have counseling interns to provide an affordable options for your mental healthcare.

Hello! I am a Christian counselor and enjoy meeting with people who are struggling to learn the source of their anxiety/depression or are searching for who they are and why they do what they do. We are all blind to our behavior on some level, because of the experiences we've had as children and it can color the way we see the world. I love helping people learn more about themselves and discover their value and worth. It may be a painful process, but a worthy one!

The heart and soul of how I help others is as a counselor who meets clients where they are in life, relationships, struggles, and so on - with the goal of gaining your trust and helping move you through discouraging and challenging circumstances, while sharing in God's reality for your life. I believe in the value of working through personal problems and issues in the context of stronger relationships. I will help you with this on a personal level, and in the process of restoring health and relationships with whomever you are intending to build this restored relationship with.

When survival becomes the focus of our childhood, we miss pertinent opportunities to develop life skills that are necessary for meaningful relationships and our own personal well-being. Joy considers counseling as an amazing opportunity to rediscover and learn new life skills so that we can embark on a journey of wellness and leave dysfunctional coping behind.

Maybe your child or teen is having difficulty regulating their emotions, exhibiting difficult behaviors, or just having trouble navigating the daily expectations of school, friends and home. Perhaps your teen is struggling with social demands, academic performance, or compliance at school or home. It is not uncommon for children and teens to need to process their challenges to learn new ways of managing their feelings and new ways to communicate their needs and feelings.

Hey there, I'm Victoria! I am so happy you're considering taking the next step in your wellness journey. My approach to therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed and solution-focused. In a safe, open and supportive environment, we will identify and work towards your treatment goals. I am here to highlight your strengths, resiliency factors and celebrate your accomplishments. I'm also a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Certified, as well as Perinatal Mental Health Trained and EMDR Trained.