Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Springfield, MO
Testing can be completed to inform and guide: therapy, diagnostic clarification, and pre-medical treatments.
Are you struggling to maintain your emotional health due to a specific life situation, unhealthy lifestyle or medical health issue? This is not uncommon, and the fact is you are not alone. Many people have the desire to make a positive change; however lack knowledge, guidance, or the tools needed to do so. Others may require motivation for behavior change or support in a challenging season. Regardless of your particular circumstance and needs, we can work together to make your goals a reality. I provide therapy and psychological evaluations/testing. Non denominational Christian Counseling based on the Bible is offered as requested.
Testing can be completed to inform and guide: therapy, diagnostic clarification, and pre-medical treatments.
Are you struggling to maintain your emotional health due to a specific life situation, unhealthy lifestyle or medical health issue? This is not uncommon, and the fact is you are not alone. Many people have the desire to make a positive change; however lack knowledge, guidance, or the tools needed to do so. Others may require motivation for behavior change or support in a challenging season. Regardless of your particular circumstance and needs, we can work together to make your goals a reality. I provide therapy and psychological evaluations/testing. Non denominational Christian Counseling based on the Bible is offered as requested.
Are you anxious or stressed due to work, family, or health issues? Have you had trouble setting boundaries or saying no to others? Do you ever wonder how your mental health could be affecting your physical health? If so, I would love to help you grow and learn new ways to cope. I provide a safe space for people who would like to make meaningful changes in their lives. Together, we can find the right tools for your toolbox and develop a deeper understanding of your reactions to personal experiences. I enjoy working with professionals, healers, and highly sensitive people who are looking to find balance and confidence.
Are you anxious or stressed due to work, family, or health issues? Have you had trouble setting boundaries or saying no to others? Do you ever wonder how your mental health could be affecting your physical health? If so, I would love to help you grow and learn new ways to cope. I provide a safe space for people who would like to make meaningful changes in their lives. Together, we can find the right tools for your toolbox and develop a deeper understanding of your reactions to personal experiences. I enjoy working with professionals, healers, and highly sensitive people who are looking to find balance and confidence.
If you struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and/or trauma and would like to begin or continue on your healing journey, I would like to be with you on that journey. Not all professionals believe it is possible to no longer have PTSD or eating disorders; however, I have helped many individuals do just this. Healing does take time and a lot of work and determination, if this is you, I would be honored to accompany you on this healing journey.
If you struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and/or trauma and would like to begin or continue on your healing journey, I would like to be with you on that journey. Not all professionals believe it is possible to no longer have PTSD or eating disorders; however, I have helped many individuals do just this. Healing does take time and a lot of work and determination, if this is you, I would be honored to accompany you on this healing journey.
I specialize in High-performance individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure, Parents who want to understand what their child needs in education (gifted or learning difficulties), and Attorneys that want fair and honest data to decide what needs to happen in complex child custody cases. As someone who has lived in these scenarios, I've developed tools and techniques to help you find the answers you need. Whether you are worried about your child, feeling burned out, or need an accurate assessment for court, I'll strive to give you the care and attention I'd want for my own family.
I specialize in High-performance individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure, Parents who want to understand what their child needs in education (gifted or learning difficulties), and Attorneys that want fair and honest data to decide what needs to happen in complex child custody cases. As someone who has lived in these scenarios, I've developed tools and techniques to help you find the answers you need. Whether you are worried about your child, feeling burned out, or need an accurate assessment for court, I'll strive to give you the care and attention I'd want for my own family.
Deadlines, demands, sickness. It feels like you can’t keep up. Everyone wants a piece of you and there is not enough to go around. You are exhausted and your mind won't shut off. The What if's overwhelm you... "What if I am not good enough? What if I let everyone down?" Your family, your job, your friends are counting on you. You may wonder, "When is it about what I need?" only to feel selfish and guilty about that too.
Deadlines, demands, sickness. It feels like you can’t keep up. Everyone wants a piece of you and there is not enough to go around. You are exhausted and your mind won't shut off. The What if's overwhelm you... "What if I am not good enough? What if I let everyone down?" Your family, your job, your friends are counting on you. You may wonder, "When is it about what I need?" only to feel selfish and guilty about that too.
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!
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!
Dr. C Steven Shaffer Phd
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Springfield, MO 65810 (Online Only)
Most of my clients are facing relational challenges due to areas that are out of balance in their lives. At the present time, I have about 100 clients. I spend much time working with people with high levels of stress, anxiety and depression. My greatest strengths are in Marriage & Family and Youth Counseling due to the fact that I look for root problems in the lives of people and find ways to retrain them so that they can be much more functional. I am also very effective with self-esteem issues. With additional counselors we can address substance abuse, weight management, child custody issues, divorce mediation, etc.
Most of my clients are facing relational challenges due to areas that are out of balance in their lives. At the present time, I have about 100 clients. I spend much time working with people with high levels of stress, anxiety and depression. My greatest strengths are in Marriage & Family and Youth Counseling due to the fact that I look for root problems in the lives of people and find ways to retrain them so that they can be much more functional. I am also very effective with self-esteem issues. With additional counselors we can address substance abuse, weight management, child custody issues, divorce mediation, etc.
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.
Resilience Center - Psych Testing & Evaluation
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Springfield, MO 65808 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Elizabeth (Eli) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the state of Missouri. Eli believes that every client is unique and that their counseling experience should be individualized and custom-tailored to meet each need. Her straightforward therapy style empowers clients to confront challenges head on, promoting resiliency and lasting transformation. Eli enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and couples. She is a certified specialist in anger management (CSAM), a certified SYMBIS facilitator, and the founder of the Risk Assessment program utilized by area courts and juvenile offices.
Elizabeth (Eli) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the state of Missouri. Eli believes that every client is unique and that their counseling experience should be individualized and custom-tailored to meet each need. Her straightforward therapy style empowers clients to confront challenges head on, promoting resiliency and lasting transformation. Eli enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and couples. She is a certified specialist in anger management (CSAM), a certified SYMBIS facilitator, and the founder of the Risk Assessment program utilized by area courts and juvenile offices.
Natalie Mucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, MO 65807 (Online Only)
My name is Natalie Mucci (LMSW) and my passion is being able to meet people where they are and best facilitate each individual attaining their mental health goals. I have over a decade of experience utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions including cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies and helping individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and front line mental health experience during the COVID pandemic.
My name is Natalie Mucci (LMSW) and my passion is being able to meet people where they are and best facilitate each individual attaining their mental health goals. I have over a decade of experience utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions including cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies and helping individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and front line mental health experience during the COVID pandemic.
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The vast majority people who seek therapy have, through no fault of their own, suffered loss and trauma which has caused painful consequences for their lives. The best way to heal from those losses is to first have them accurately identified and then to be gradually helped to express one's thoughts and feelings about them to a supportive listener. With such support one's experiences are validated as real and one begins to recognize one's strength and courage under the most challenging of circumstances. The opportunity to speak the truth about the painful facts of one's life to a supportive therapist is what heals.
The vast majority people who seek therapy have, through no fault of their own, suffered loss and trauma which has caused painful consequences for their lives. The best way to heal from those losses is to first have them accurately identified and then to be gradually helped to express one's thoughts and feelings about them to a supportive listener. With such support one's experiences are validated as real and one begins to recognize one's strength and courage under the most challenging of circumstances. The opportunity to speak the truth about the painful facts of one's life to a supportive therapist is what heals.
Julie Hendrix
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Verified Verified
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Springfield, MO 65807 (Online Only)
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I provide empowering, goal-oriented therapy to help neurodivergent young people move toward the future with confidence.
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I provide individual, family, couples and group counseling as well as psychological evaluation.
I’m here to help clients with various mental health needs - from depression and anxiety to trauma and relationship issues. The most important part of therapy is the client-therapist relationship and I strive to build those relationships so my clients can be successful in their mental health journey. Many of my clients come to me with little hope for the future and I want to partner with them for a positive experience.
I provide individual, family, couples and group counseling as well as psychological evaluation.
I’m here to help clients with various mental health needs - from depression and anxiety to trauma and relationship issues. The most important part of therapy is the client-therapist relationship and I strive to build those relationships so my clients can be successful in their mental health journey. Many of my clients come to me with little hope for the future and I want to partner with them for a positive experience.
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MBHCA-Crescent Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCDP-D
Verified Verified
Lebanon, MO 65536
Services provided range from psychological testing and evaluations, individual, family, and group counseling.
Missouri Behavioral Health Counseling Associates' mission is to serve Missouri citizens AND to provide services that improves quality of life for Missouri children, adolescents, and families.
Services provided range from psychological testing and evaluations, individual, family, and group counseling.
Missouri Behavioral Health Counseling Associates' mission is to serve Missouri citizens AND to provide services that improves quality of life for Missouri children, adolescents, and families.
Services offered include counseling and psychological testing for children, teens and adults.
People come to our office hurting and wanting change in their lives. We offer caring, experienced and professional psychological services.
Services offered include counseling and psychological testing for children, teens and adults.
People come to our office hurting and wanting change in their lives. We offer caring, experienced and professional psychological services.
My experience with helping individuals and families overcome difficult challenges is my passion. I believe that it easier to find and build upon one's strengths than it is to focus primarily on fixing problems. Much of my time in therapy is spent on discovering creative solutions rather than talking too long just about what is wrong. I often involve the whole family and believe that every person is unique and requires an individualized approach. One size does not fit all. Please call me or email today discuss your needs and hopes and/or to set an appointment time.
My experience with helping individuals and families overcome difficult challenges is my passion. I believe that it easier to find and build upon one's strengths than it is to focus primarily on fixing problems. Much of my time in therapy is spent on discovering creative solutions rather than talking too long just about what is wrong. I often involve the whole family and believe that every person is unique and requires an individualized approach. One size does not fit all. Please call me or email today discuss your needs and hopes and/or to set an appointment time.
Robert Good
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CART, ThM
Verified Verified
Climax Springs, MO 65324
I work with individuals, couples, and families in helping them achieve control over "emotional hijacking" and poor decision making. Feelings like fear, sorrow, anger, rejection prevent people from experiencing connectedness with life and with others. Therefore, the ideal client is one who is struggling with relationship problems, anger, addictions (sexual or chemical), poor stress control, depression, or anxiety-I provide a safe environment where the individual's pain and/or struggle is met with understanding alongside a plan of action to address the issue(s).
I work with individuals, couples, and families in helping them achieve control over "emotional hijacking" and poor decision making. Feelings like fear, sorrow, anger, rejection prevent people from experiencing connectedness with life and with others. Therefore, the ideal client is one who is struggling with relationship problems, anger, addictions (sexual or chemical), poor stress control, depression, or anxiety-I provide a safe environment where the individual's pain and/or struggle is met with understanding alongside a plan of action to address the issue(s).
Arlene O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAP, NCC, ESMHL
Verified Verified
Houston, MO 65483
I have been working with individuals and groups since 2000. I am an expert in treating substance abuse and anger management. I am comfortable treating a diverse range of people suffering from anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, and relationship problems. I mostly use cognitive behavioral therapy and therapeutic horsemanship to resolve issues. I offer parenting and anger management classes. I am a very patient and optimistic individual.
I have been working with individuals and groups since 2000. I am an expert in treating substance abuse and anger management. I am comfortable treating a diverse range of people suffering from anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, and relationship problems. I mostly use cognitive behavioral therapy and therapeutic horsemanship to resolve issues. I offer parenting and anger management classes. I am a very patient and optimistic individual.
Her focus is on Medical Psychology where she helps others understand how their thoughts and feelings can affect their behaviors and physiological reactions and is particularly interested in trauma reactions on physiological systems. She assists others to learn healthy lifestyle choices as a coping skill to return to managing daily life demands effective. She assists others to find the balance between body-mind-soul as a way to empower individuals. She uses this Gestalt approach coupled with Humanistic theory to allow individuals to feel heard and supported in their journeys towards wellness.
Her focus is on Medical Psychology where she helps others understand how their thoughts and feelings can affect their behaviors and physiological reactions and is particularly interested in trauma reactions on physiological systems. She assists others to learn healthy lifestyle choices as a coping skill to return to managing daily life demands effective. She assists others to find the balance between body-mind-soul as a way to empower individuals. She uses this Gestalt approach coupled with Humanistic theory to allow individuals to feel heard and supported in their journeys towards wellness.
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What is a psychological evaluation?
A psychological evaluation is a test or assessment most commonly administered by a trained psychologist that is intended to be used in the diagnosis of specific psychological conditions, such as ADHD, mood disorders, personality disorders, dementia or Alzheimer's, and learning disabilities. Psychological evaluations can help inform future treatment decisions and help direct clients to professionals and resources that may be most helpful, such as potential therapy options or additional school supports.
Can psychological evaluations be done on individuals of any age group?
Psychological evaluations are conducted on individuals of all ages and can be beneficial to individuals across the lifespan. However, specific types of evaluations may be most frequently conducted on individuals of certain age groups. For instance, ADHD or learning disability testing is often conducted in children ages 4-12--the period of time when ADHD symptoms most commonly emerge. In contrast, cognitive functioning assessments, such as those conducted to diagnose dementia, are most commonly conducted in elderly individuals. Clients should ensure that the psychologist they are seeing has specific expertise in conducting evaluations in their age group to ensure they receive a correct diagnosis.
How long does a psychological evaluation take?
Psychological evaluations vary in length depending on the test being administered and the goals of the evaluation; however, most evaluations are 2-4 hours in length. Some evaluations may take as long as 8 hours but can often be spread across multiple days. In some cases, clients will also attend an intake session or interview, which can help the psychologist assess client functioning outside of the testing environment.
How should I prepare for a psychological test and evaluation?
Individuals do not need to prepare for psychological tests or evaluations in most cases, as they are intended to measure a client's baseline psychological status without test-specific preparation. However, clients may want to brainstorm a list of questions for their psychologist about any tests they are receiving prior to the assessment, including what potential outcomes may mean for what next steps the client should take.