Emily Barnes, LPC

About me

Hello!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience as a crisis counselor, community mental health provider, and a counselor in a residential facility for adolescents. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD. I also have several years of experience working with those who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

My counseling style is person-centered, while utilizing aspects of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, EMDR, and dialectical behavior therapy. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support you.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

License information

MO LPC 2016000951