Therapists in Springfield, MO

Since 2012 I have been working with adolescents and young adults navigating various different struggles of their life. Together, with their families (when appropriate) we work to develop a plan and a path towards health and healing. It isn't always easy, in fact it’s often counterintuitive and confusing. Healing isn't linear, but what I can offer is a chance to communicate better, connect, and return your home to a peaceful place. Whether you are struggling with relationships, yourself, school or work, I am ready to help you navigate whatever it is that is going on in your mind, and move you towards a more meaningful life.

My primary goal for therapy is to make each client feel safe to share their life story in order to begin healing. I view the therapeutic process as a joint effort in which I collaborate with my client to find the best approach to resolve any current struggles.

Change takes courage. I understand the courage it takes to reach out and ask for support when we feel our most stuck. As your therapist, I will remain fully dedicated to strengthening the resiliency needed within to reclaim yourself through connection, self-compassion, and self-love. I specialize in helping adults, couples, and children especially as it relates to trauma. Come see me and begin to live a more meaningful, balanced life. I am licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and Virginia.

I help my clients find their strengths and utilize them to improve their difficulties. I focus on your experiences and preferences in therapy and rely on your feedback to provide you with the service you need. I have experience with treating interpersonal and personal difficulties. I also have experience treating anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders. I look forward to working with you to meet your goals!

Are you frustrated in a relationship? Are you exhausted from the emotional roller coaster you are experiencing but don't know to make it stop? You do not have to navigate the struggle alone. An outsider's support and feedback can lead to new possibilities for change and hope. I want to hear your story and help you discover that life can be good even when difficult. I connect well with clients as I bring experience, knowledge, and true care into sessions in a direct but supportive way. There is peace and hope to be found. Relationships can improve. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction do not have to control your life.

There is no universal blueprint for getting through life without a scratch. Life gets hard and sometimes it can feel like your entire world is spinning out of control. As your fellow human, I too, know feelings of pain, suffering, and disconnection. The heartache and confusion that often comes with broken relationships, addiction, and life transitions. The sense of emptiness, and lack of identity and direction that ebbs and flows as we move through our existence. None of us are exempt, but I’m here to tell you that you are not alone and that there is hope!

Hoping to regain control of your life? Uncertain about what your future holds? Getting help from a trusted professional is an important first step! I would love to help if you are struggling with anxiety, obsessional doubt, fear, worry, panic, depression, intrusive thoughts, or the aftermath of trauma. I have experience treating a broad range of clinical problems and would love to help you get your life back! Many of my past and current clients are just going through a rough time and need additional support from someone outside their immediate circles. Others have a diagnosable disorder. Either way, I'd love to help!

Life is full of challenging times and transitions and I understand how vital compassion and support can be when struggling through these challenges. I have spent time working with foster, adopted, and troubled youth in residential treatment, rehousing programs, and case management. I am passionate about enhancing healthy coping, communication, and attachment skills while fostering a safe environment for individuals and families to process grief, trauma, loss, and day to day struggles. I work with all ages but especially love helping children and youth affected by foster care and adoption.

I help teens, individuals, and families in the areas of depression, grief, anxiety, guilt and family systems. I primarily focus my work with minority populations including the LGBTQ+ community as well as cultural and ethnic minorities; however, I do not work exclusively with minorities, and any prospective client is welcome to inquire. In our work, I like going beyond being an informed and accepting therapist; it's important to me to embrace your uniqueness, respect your journey, and celebrate your success. My clients report that I challenge them and introduce new perspectives resulting in a greater sense of healing.

Whether you are struggling in your relationship, dealing with loneliness from the multiple issues we've dealt with the past year (pandemic, grief, trauma), or simply needing to process some things with someone objectively, I believe the therapeutic relationship can be a platform for deep transformation and continued growth.

Emerge Counseling Ministries accepts clients 12 yrs and older in the state of Ohio and Missouri (telehealth only in MO). We help those in need of marriage, couples, families or individual counseling. We help clients deal with many different mental health conditions from relationship and school-related issues to more specialized mental health issues. Our group is trained and skilled in the treatment of depression and anxiety-related disorders and multiple other mental health or life issues. We take most insurances within the state of Ohio. Please call us at (330)-867-5603 with any questions or send us an email.

I'm Andy. I'm a Professional Counselor licensed in Missouri and I've been in the Mental Health field for nearly 30 years. I've had a wide variety of experiences helping people of all ages, problems, genders and religions. To me, each person is an individual with concerns that are unique to them. My focus is always on you and what is of concern to you. My approach is very open, warm, caring and supportive.

Being a man is hard enough. Then, trying to open up to someone and work on your struggles while getting in touch with your emotions and feelings. Talk about a challenge. Not to mention the feeling in the back of your mind that a female therapist is judging you. I get the struggle. As men, we have been conditioned and groomed to be a certain way. It's not that we aren't enough or that we are the enemy. We haven't been shown how to address what's going on in our body and mind. My services are for those wanting a nonjudgmental approach while also being held accountable on their path to an evolving self.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 5 years of experience providing therapy to adults and adolescents. I work with clients who have a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, emotion dysregulation and life transitions. I utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing in my practice. I strive to be culturally humble and anti-racist in my professional and personal life.

My name is Mary Kate Short and I am fully licensed in Missouri and Kansas. I primarily see children, families, young adults, and couples. I am in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist and am Level One Gottman certified couples therapist. Having experience in the hospital, school, and private practice has given me the experience and empathy needed to see clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.

For 30yrs, I have had the distinct privilege of working with hundreds of traumatized clients, couples, & fellow mental health professionals. Though many are shattered by grave emotional injuries, they find a way to rise up, face themselves and others, heal bravely, and transform their lives. With my clients, I hope to forge a close, safe, & collaborative relationship where clients may achieve significant emotional growth. To do so, clients & I identify treatment strategies that heal wounds, resolve symptoms, change behaviors, cultivate a strong voice, revive joy, engage authenticity, & support courageous, wholehearted living.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have a background working with all ages and nearly all diagnoses. I am eclectic in nature and pull from the most relevant theoretical orientation for the presenting concern. I predominantly foster a person-center approach, yet have vast experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy. I have worked in the prison institution and community. I have worked with ages 2-80.

As a counselor specializing in trauma, anxiety, and couples therapy, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore and heal. My approach to counseling is rooted in empathy, compassion, and evidence-based techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. I believe in the importance of creating a trusting therapeutic relationship, where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to embark on their journey towards healing. Additionally, I have a holistic approach and focus on the whole person.

My ideal client is motivated to learn basic techniques to redirect their thoughts and emotions. Most new clients have anxiety issues and often panic attacks. They also have difficulty controlling their thought and emotions. What they learn are techniques that allow them to be aware of their thoughts without being dragged into severe anxiety or depression by their habits of thought. They learn to observe their thoughts and then redirect them to give them a sense of well-being and confidence. It is simple. However, it is not easy. Most people need some coaching. I am totally devoted to helping my clients make those changes.