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 compulsive behaviors. I feel grateful to see the process of growth and change that can occur when individuals commit to this journey.

For over 30 years, I have worked in a variety of roles and settings within the mental health field which allow me to have an awareness and an understanding of many issues. More importantly, I have learned that each individual client requires a uniquely tailored solution that works for his or her life. I invite you to come along, and I will commit to providing a place where you will be heard and supported unconditionally.

 SPECIALTIES

• Depression
• Relationship Issues
• Oppositional Defiance
• Trauma
• Attachment
• Marriage/Couples
• Anxiety

Flexible scheduling for virtual services and in-office appointments are available. Services for adults and children include individual, couples, family, parent consultation and coaching. In addition, I provide professional development for community organizations, schools and school districts in Southwest Missouri. I welcome you to contact me when you are ready to begin your counseling journey so we can discuss the positive possibilities.

SPECIALTIES

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief
• Trauma
• Attachment
• Marriage/Couples
• Emotional State Regulation
• Gifted

Serving 30 years as a public educator, I have occupied various roles as a Special Education Teacher (K-12) and Elementary School Counselor (K-8). I have also facilitated grief groups for children and trauma groups for adults at Lost & Found of the Ozarks Center for Grieving Children. Providing individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults, a variety of techniques and therapies will be utilized to help you explore and attain your counseling goals.

SPECIALTIES

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Attachment
• Grief
• Emotional Regulation
• Relationship Issues

I have experience working with clients of all ages and have specialized training in evidence-based trauma-treatment programs. I am especially interested in working with young adults and college students.

I value the courage it takes to explore suffering with honesty and vulnerability. I seek to make the therapy room a safe place for clients to engage with the joy, frustration, and messiness that results from efforts toward growth.

SPECIALTIES

• Trauma/PTSD
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Relationship Boundaries
• Identity Exploration
• Religious/Spiritual Issues and Coping
• Neurodivergence

I work with clients of all ages that are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma and more and we search for understanding in those experiences and develop ways to cope.

My approach is “person-centered” – you will be in charge of how much we talk about and when we talk about it. I may guide you, asking questions, and bringing curiosity to certain situations but I will never push you to talk about something that feels like “too much”. We’ll ease our way in. I blend a mixture of somatic, attachment and cognitive methods based on what you, the client needs at that time. At times I may provide education about what’s happening within your brain/body or suggest a tool to use when at home. Always, we will work together to create a compassionate, accepting, non-judgemental space in which we focus on your needs – whatever they are at that time.

Finding a therapist you feel safe with isn’t easy – if you’re interested in speaking with me more, feel free to call and we can discuss your needs/answer any questions so that you can feel good about the decision you’re making.

I use my background as an educator to help support individuals, couples, and families as they seek healing. As an EMDR-certified therapist, I use complex trauma and attachment-based methods to help support our innate ability to heal. For the past few years, I have had the privilege of working with many local first responder groups and their families. I, along with my 8-year-old rescue pup, Hank, use this experience and training to support people from all walks of life in healing from the painful effects of trauma and high-stress situations.
I know it can be daunting to find a therapist that is a good fit! When we work together, we will collaborate to create a plan that fits you, whether that includes EMDR or not, so that you can get back to living life on your terms!
Please reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. I offer in-person and virtual sessions as well as reduced fees for first responders and students.

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt

Specialties:
Trauma/PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Attachment
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
LGBTQIA+

Other Info:
-Self pay fee: $100
-1st responder and student fee: $65

I find people fascinating—each person is layered & unique. Therapy helps gently peel back those layers to uncover your personal power and inner strength. If you’re ready to deepen self-awareness, care for yourself in new ways, & move toward the life you want, I’d be honored to walk that path with you. I love working with motivated clients!

I am part of the National Board for Certified Counselors & am a facilitator for Prepare/Enrich – a premarital and marriage assessment. I have also been trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) & am a Certified Life Coach as well!
Common issues I have experience with include: ADHD, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Trauma & Stressor-Related Disorders, & Gender Dysphoria. I especially love working with: LGBTQIA+ folx, women’s issues, people who find themselves at a crossroads or life transition, highly sensitive people & empaths, those managing anxiety & depression, & individuals healing from damaging relationships that are working through codependency & people pleasing tendencies.

I offer virtual or in person sessions for adults, with occasional family or couples counseling (as/if needed) for my clients. I accept self-pay & am in network with UHC/UMR & Aetna insurance. If I’m not in network with your insurance, ask me for a Superbill & you could possibly get reimbursed depending on your out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health services! I see clients Monday – Thursday but try to be as accommodating & flexible as I can for my clients.

Specialties:

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Women’s Issues
Identity & Career Exploration
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
LGBTQIA+

With years of experience working as a teacher and school counselor, I have helped children find their way through loss, family changes, friendship concerns, and crisis. Practicing skills to identify emotions, regulate strong feelings, and manage conflicts prepared my students for future obstacles. I have worked with diverse student populations in schools in St. Louis and Springfield and was honored to be named the 2021 School Counselor of the Year by the Southwest Missouri School Counselor Association. My lived experiences, including parenting, chronic illness, loss, and caring for an aging parent, have shaped my work as a counselor and reinforced the belief of resilience and growth across the lifespan. We all need practices to support our well-being, and mine include hiking, gardening, reading books, and playing pickleball.
Though much of my counseling background has been supporting children, I accept clients of all ages. I strive to create a space where individuals feel comfortable sharing their stories, working through challenges, and building on the strengths they already carry within them. I would be honored to support you as you take the next steps on your journey.