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Douglas A Gragson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rogersville, MO 65742
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual, couples and group counseling with adolescents and adults incorporating an eclectic approach to therapy. I have been fortunate during my years to work with families experiencing difficulties, angry teenagers and adults struggling to meet their full potential, couples trying to grow their relationship and individuals struggling with alcohol and substance abuse and I feel grateful to see the process of growth and change that can occur. I invite you to come along and will commit to providing a place where you will be heard and supported unconditionally through this process.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual, couples and group counseling with adolescents and adults incorporating an eclectic approach to therapy. I have been fortunate during my years to work with families experiencing difficulties, angry teenagers and adults struggling to meet their full potential, couples trying to grow their relationship and individuals struggling with alcohol and substance abuse and I feel grateful to see the process of growth and change that can occur. I invite you to come along and will commit to providing a place where you will be heard and supported unconditionally through this process.
(417) 686-2957 View (417) 686-2957

Online Therapists

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Joshua Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, PharmD, BCPP, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
I can be helpful for clients in the following areas: relationship building with family, friends, or partners / understanding and managing anxiety and depression symptoms / dealing with the emotions and stress of managing chronic medical issues / medication education / healing from traumatic experiences and developmental trauma.
My reason for being a counselor is to help people understand and heal from their past and/or current pain and to learn coping strategies to manage future pain. People and relationships can be complex and full of both positive and negative emotions, including some that are painful. The ability to feel them, learn from them, and express them to others allows us to live more engaged and meaningful lives. It is rewarding to be able to support people as they go through the process of self-exploration.
I can be helpful for clients in the following areas: relationship building with family, friends, or partners / understanding and managing anxiety and depression symptoms / dealing with the emotions and stress of managing chronic medical issues / medication education / healing from traumatic experiences and developmental trauma.
My reason for being a counselor is to help people understand and heal from their past and/or current pain and to learn coping strategies to manage future pain. People and relationships can be complex and full of both positive and negative emotions, including some that are painful. The ability to feel them, learn from them, and express them to others allows us to live more engaged and meaningful lives. It is rewarding to be able to support people as they go through the process of self-exploration.
(417) 943-5217 View (417) 943-5217
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Lindsey Dillion
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Ozark, MO 65721  (Online Only)
I have counseled individuals in the college setting, incarcerated and reentering adults, individuals in need of family counseling, and assisted therapeutically with adults and youth in Kenya, Africa.
Life is hard. Have you ever felt that the demands of the day are too heavy? I understand that journey personally. You have to keep up. You have to keep going, but the dread... The fake smile. The held back tears. It feels like an eternity of wondering when you'll feel the light again. "It's hopeless. I am not meant to have a good life. I don't deserve it anyway." You need to feel better but do not know how. I have walked this journey. I have walked this path, and through my own healing, I don't believe anyone should suffer alone. I am here to give an empathetic ear to help and come along beside you on your journey.
I have counseled individuals in the college setting, incarcerated and reentering adults, individuals in need of family counseling, and assisted therapeutically with adults and youth in Kenya, Africa.
Life is hard. Have you ever felt that the demands of the day are too heavy? I understand that journey personally. You have to keep up. You have to keep going, but the dread... The fake smile. The held back tears. It feels like an eternity of wondering when you'll feel the light again. "It's hopeless. I am not meant to have a good life. I don't deserve it anyway." You need to feel better but do not know how. I have walked this journey. I have walked this path, and through my own healing, I don't believe anyone should suffer alone. I am here to give an empathetic ear to help and come along beside you on your journey.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Peggy Bonas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Nixa, MO 65714  (Online Only)
certified Culturally sensitive Gestalt Internal Family Systems Motivational Interviewing Person-centered Positive psychology Solution Focused Brief Strength-based Trauma Informed.
Peggy has helped clients through traumas and addictions. These struggles can also affect people in ways that present as anxiety, anger, depression, dysregulated emotions, grief, demotivation, lack of direction, isolation, and fear of going out of the home. Peggy has extensive training in therapy modalities that have shown to be effective in helping with all of these struggles. Peggy’s unique insight provides a bridge for clients to step out of the past wounds, see new solutions and adopt new behaviors that allow for living their best lives. Peggy provides a confidential client-specific approach that is respectful and goal-oriented.
certified Culturally sensitive Gestalt Internal Family Systems Motivational Interviewing Person-centered Positive psychology Solution Focused Brief Strength-based Trauma Informed.
Peggy has helped clients through traumas and addictions. These struggles can also affect people in ways that present as anxiety, anger, depression, dysregulated emotions, grief, demotivation, lack of direction, isolation, and fear of going out of the home. Peggy has extensive training in therapy modalities that have shown to be effective in helping with all of these struggles. Peggy’s unique insight provides a bridge for clients to step out of the past wounds, see new solutions and adopt new behaviors that allow for living their best lives. Peggy provides a confidential client-specific approach that is respectful and goal-oriented.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Alison Ulrich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ozark, MO 65721
I love that my profession allows me to connect with a wide array of people. I work with individuals ranging from late adolescence to late adulthood. I also provide family sessions for my clients, as needed. Hearing people's experiences throughout my time as a counselor has shown me how resilient people can be, and it's truly inspiring. I enjoy working with motivated clients who are ready and willing to make changes and break out of unhealthy patterns.
I love that my profession allows me to connect with a wide array of people. I work with individuals ranging from late adolescence to late adulthood. I also provide family sessions for my clients, as needed. Hearing people's experiences throughout my time as a counselor has shown me how resilient people can be, and it's truly inspiring. I enjoy working with motivated clients who are ready and willing to make changes and break out of unhealthy patterns.
(417) 288-4476 View (417) 288-4476
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Family Therapy of the Ozarks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCDP-D, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
I look forward to working with clients whose life path may have created difficulties for them that has led them not be the best of who they can be. Each individual's path may have been sprinkled with physical or emotional abuse, neglect, assault, grief and loss, domestic violence, marital or parental discord or a myriad of other situations. Sometimes these life paths create in my clients a feeling of hopeless and loss of self-worth, sometimes these path end with someone needing to determine a plan to leave an unsafe living situation. Sometimes these paths lead to turning to substances and illegal drugs to cope with the internal turmoil and pain. It is my privlege to work with clients to help them identify and bring forth the best of who they are and what they want for their life, their family and their future through their own individual strengths.
I look forward to working with clients whose life path may have created difficulties for them that has led them not be the best of who they can be. Each individual's path may have been sprinkled with physical or emotional abuse, neglect, assault, grief and loss, domestic violence, marital or parental discord or a myriad of other situations. Sometimes these life paths create in my clients a feeling of hopeless and loss of self-worth, sometimes these path end with someone needing to determine a plan to leave an unsafe living situation. Sometimes these paths lead to turning to substances and illegal drugs to cope with the internal turmoil and pain. It is my privlege to work with clients to help them identify and bring forth the best of who they are and what they want for their life, their family and their future through their own individual strengths.
(417) 497-3016 View (417) 497-3016
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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.
(417) 660-2175 View (417) 660-2175
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Jacqueline Weydert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rocky Mount, MO 65072  (Online Only)
Life is short. My goal is to help people find purpose and to overcome some of life's bumps. I work with people of all ages in individual, group, family and with couples who are experiencing feelings/emotions that are getting in the way of living a happy, fulfilled life. Lets face it, sometimes we just need someone to listen and help us learn skills that will get us back on track and feeling better. I work with people that are struggling with anxiety, depression, life events/traumas, bipolar disorder, teen/child issues, couples counseling, finding purpose and many others.
Life is short. My goal is to help people find purpose and to overcome some of life's bumps. I work with people of all ages in individual, group, family and with couples who are experiencing feelings/emotions that are getting in the way of living a happy, fulfilled life. Lets face it, sometimes we just need someone to listen and help us learn skills that will get us back on track and feeling better. I work with people that are struggling with anxiety, depression, life events/traumas, bipolar disorder, teen/child issues, couples counseling, finding purpose and many others.
(636) 238-1764 View (636) 238-1764
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Larry Townsley
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Nixa, MO 65714  (Online Only)
I grew up in Texas where I completed my coursework and training as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
I am an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist working to provide those individuals, couples, and families with whom I am privileged to work the information, tools, and practical experience needed to live successfully. I believe very strongly that our feelings, when regarded, provide important information to help modify our thinking and behaviors. Whereas the "why" may elude us what we are experiencing is readily available to help us make better choices. I would not have continued in the profession if I had not believed in hope.
I grew up in Texas where I completed my coursework and training as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
I am an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist working to provide those individuals, couples, and families with whom I am privileged to work the information, tools, and practical experience needed to live successfully. I believe very strongly that our feelings, when regarded, provide important information to help modify our thinking and behaviors. Whereas the "why" may elude us what we are experiencing is readily available to help us make better choices. I would not have continued in the profession if I had not believed in hope.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Hazell Christian Counseling & Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Branson, MO 65616
I hope to also help you develop your unique and inherent strengths that can enrich your life, your family and your community.
I am a LPC & board certified coach specializing in emotionally focused individual and marriage counseling & coaching. I have advanced certification in Accelerated Resolution Therapy for trauma. I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy and have been a therapist for over ten years in private practice & at Hope Restored marriage intensives. I help clients learn to care for their emotional health, increase in self awareness and grow in their most valuable relationships. As a coach, I assist in goal setting & support moving forward. Before becoming a therapist I was a teacher and school counselor for twenty five years.
I hope to also help you develop your unique and inherent strengths that can enrich your life, your family and your community.
I am a LPC & board certified coach specializing in emotionally focused individual and marriage counseling & coaching. I have advanced certification in Accelerated Resolution Therapy for trauma. I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy and have been a therapist for over ten years in private practice & at Hope Restored marriage intensives. I help clients learn to care for their emotional health, increase in self awareness and grow in their most valuable relationships. As a coach, I assist in goal setting & support moving forward. Before becoming a therapist I was a teacher and school counselor for twenty five years.
(417) 453-2639 View (417) 453-2639
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Healing Hearts Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCDP-D
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rolla, MO 65401
We are proud to announce we have been nominated for the second year as Best Counselor in Phelps County. Our clients have supported us throughout the year. We are here to help our clients enhance their life and move forward to a better future. We want to assist you in meeting your goals. We now have in-home services in the Salem, Licking, Summerville, Eminence, and surrounding areas. If you would like to support us please do so at Phelps County Focus. com If you can do anything for you please send an email or give us a call.
We are proud to announce we have been nominated for the second year as Best Counselor in Phelps County. Our clients have supported us throughout the year. We are here to help our clients enhance their life and move forward to a better future. We want to assist you in meeting your goals. We now have in-home services in the Salem, Licking, Summerville, Eminence, and surrounding areas. If you would like to support us please do so at Phelps County Focus. com If you can do anything for you please send an email or give us a call.
(573) 240-2778 View (573) 240-2778
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DeAnna Whittaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Joplin, MO 64804  (Online Only)
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.
(816) 451-4483 View (816) 451-4483
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Dr. Emily Malecky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waynesville, MO 65583
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome to therapy! It's time to start your journey into yourself, invest in yourself, and to write your own story. I will be happy to guide you or just be someone to bounce ideas off of. I have a holistic approach matching treatment and strategy to what you want and need. Let's collaborate and take this journey together.
Hello and welcome to therapy! It's time to start your journey into yourself, invest in yourself, and to write your own story. I will be happy to guide you or just be someone to bounce ideas off of. I have a holistic approach matching treatment and strategy to what you want and need. Let's collaborate and take this journey together.
(573) 492-2109 View (573) 492-2109
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Jacqulyn Phelps
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Nixa, MO 65714  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to this space...it is yours and I hope you'll make it your own. It’s no coincidence that you’re here, now is your time to heal, move forward and experience growth at your pace. It will be an honor to walk with you in the process. I I have been a therapy provider for 15 years and I have the experience, compassion and desire to help improve your situation. I have experience working with a diverse group of people and especially enjoy anxiety and trauma-focused work.
Hello and welcome to this space...it is yours and I hope you'll make it your own. It’s no coincidence that you’re here, now is your time to heal, move forward and experience growth at your pace. It will be an honor to walk with you in the process. I I have been a therapy provider for 15 years and I have the experience, compassion and desire to help improve your situation. I have experience working with a diverse group of people and especially enjoy anxiety and trauma-focused work.
(417) 764-0255 View (417) 764-0255
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Stephan Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Nixa, MO 65714  (Online Only)
Dr Stephan Baker, Ed.D., M.Ed., B.A, LPC Psychotherapist earned an undergraduate from University of Louisville Ky in Psychology, Master’s of Science from Missouri Baptist University in Counseling and a doctorate in Healthcare and Leadership from Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha, NE. Stephan is currently completing a second doctorate and currently in a PsyD program at Cal Southern University. Stephan has been a therapist since 2019. Dr Baker has a vast amount of military experience and was trained at Jefferson Barracks VA hospital working with combat veterans. Dr Baker works with all types of trauma victims from any degree of
Dr Stephan Baker, Ed.D., M.Ed., B.A, LPC Psychotherapist earned an undergraduate from University of Louisville Ky in Psychology, Master’s of Science from Missouri Baptist University in Counseling and a doctorate in Healthcare and Leadership from Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha, NE. Stephan is currently completing a second doctorate and currently in a PsyD program at Cal Southern University. Stephan has been a therapist since 2019. Dr Baker has a vast amount of military experience and was trained at Jefferson Barracks VA hospital working with combat veterans. Dr Baker works with all types of trauma victims from any degree of
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Kevin Scobey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Ozark, MO 65721  (Online Only)
Kevin is a licensed clinical social worker. He has been working as a counselor and therapist in the St. Louis Area for over 10 years. He uses Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Behavior, Psychodynamic, Humanistic-Experiential, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy models. Kevin’s background has over 20 years working with children, adults, and families with trauma, crisis intervention, interpersonal communication, and a variety of other needed skills. His approach to counseling is strengths-based and client centered to meet the client where they are. He provides a warm and safe environment for clients
Kevin is a licensed clinical social worker. He has been working as a counselor and therapist in the St. Louis Area for over 10 years. He uses Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Behavior, Psychodynamic, Humanistic-Experiential, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy models. Kevin’s background has over 20 years working with children, adults, and families with trauma, crisis intervention, interpersonal communication, and a variety of other needed skills. His approach to counseling is strengths-based and client centered to meet the client where they are. He provides a warm and safe environment for clients
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Liza Tsahiridis @ Pure.Joy.Co.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSMhc, MSEd, Phd ADD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Branson, MO 65616  (Online Only)
I'm a small town girl who has gone through life with divorce, caring for a child with special needs, loss, and love. I love to connect with REAL people who have REAL problems & are looking for not only help but big changes in their lives. Let's connect with you on what is happening in your life today & how I can help you get past the hurdles that are stopping you from moving on! When I am not working with my clients I am speaking all over the world motivating the masses, listening to way too many podcasts & sneaking M&M's in bed! Let me come with you along this journey we call life. It is my passion helping you find true pure joy!
I'm a small town girl who has gone through life with divorce, caring for a child with special needs, loss, and love. I love to connect with REAL people who have REAL problems & are looking for not only help but big changes in their lives. Let's connect with you on what is happening in your life today & how I can help you get past the hurdles that are stopping you from moving on! When I am not working with my clients I am speaking all over the world motivating the masses, listening to way too many podcasts & sneaking M&M's in bed! Let me come with you along this journey we call life. It is my passion helping you find true pure joy!
(417) 986-2305 View (417) 986-2305
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Sherry Oxandale
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Rolla, MO 65401  (Online Only)
Hello! If you are exploring SounderMind, it is likely that you are struggling with something significant in your life. Finding the right person to help you through these challenges is very important. If you don't have a good relationship with your counselor, you won't make the progress you are hoping to achieve. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you. I have been a counselor for more than 9 years and have experience working with people from all different backgrounds who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Much of my
Hello! If you are exploring SounderMind, it is likely that you are struggling with something significant in your life. Finding the right person to help you through these challenges is very important. If you don't have a good relationship with your counselor, you won't make the progress you are hoping to achieve. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you. I have been a counselor for more than 9 years and have experience working with people from all different backgrounds who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Much of my
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Abey Douglass
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Springfield, MO 65807  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(636) 707-2105 View (636) 707-2105
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Emily Roe
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Ozark, MO 65721  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or constantly overthinking? Are you someone who tends to get lost in work, caregiving, or the fast pace rate of life that you forget to focus on yourself? Does taking time for yourself feel like a foreign activity? Do you desire to find your sense of purpose again? To learn to slow down and exist in the here and now for a while. Perhaps you are ready to process the loss of a loved one, to find peace with grief or unexpected news. Perhaps seek support in your own end of life journey, to explore the process of death and dying and the thoughts and emotions that may come.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or constantly overthinking? Are you someone who tends to get lost in work, caregiving, or the fast pace rate of life that you forget to focus on yourself? Does taking time for yourself feel like a foreign activity? Do you desire to find your sense of purpose again? To learn to slow down and exist in the here and now for a while. Perhaps you are ready to process the loss of a loved one, to find peace with grief or unexpected news. Perhaps seek support in your own end of life journey, to explore the process of death and dying and the thoughts and emotions that may come.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.