Find a licensed online therapist in Annapolis, MO

Hi, I am Karen Memhardt, MA, Med, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Psychological Examiner. I have master’s degrees in Professional counseling, School counseling, and Psychological Examiner and teaching. I have certification in hypnotherapy, EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Psychotherapy, Christian counseling, CCTP Treating Complex Trauma. I have been practicing for fourteen years. My goal is to provide a safe supportive environment where clients can explore issues that prevent them from enjoying life to the fullest. Treatment is approached from a holistic spiritual basis to treat the whole family environment. Psychodynamic psychotherapy and educational counseling principals are integrated with various techniques and therapies to discover the cause of the psychological or behavioral disturbance, incorporating modalities of individual, family, and group counseling therapies to relieve stress and anxiety to a level of comfort desired in your family, work or school environment. Working together, we find the internal and external stressors and eliminate them or find ways to make them manageable for a successful life as measured by you. I use psychodynamic psychotherapy, a form of depth psychology, with the primary focus to reveal the unconscious content of your psyche in an effort to alleviate psychic tension. In this way it is similar to psychoanalysis. It also relies on the interpersonal relationship between client and therapist more than other forms of depth psychology. In terms of approach this form of therapy tends to be more eclectic, taking techniques from a variety of sources, rather than relying on a single system of intervention. It is used in individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, family therapy, and to understand and work with institutional and organizational contexts. CBT, Cognitive Behavioral and Neo Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to help you reframe thoughts to more effectively manage feelings and behaviors, and to restructure negative thoughts into a positive thought process to improve self-esteem and self-motivation. Brief therapy is used to address a specific issue in eight to ten sessions. I would ask you to participate in your therapy by asking you to do homework in-between sessions. For example I would ask you the following questions to prepare for our first session: Have you been to a counselor before? A counselor can be a useful tool. I would hope we can build a relationship that you would be able to trust in to discuss your feelings, hopes and goals to help you move forward with a new plan for your life. If you can use me as a sounding board, and use me to help you make some important decisions, this will help you have an easier time with all of your life issues. I am here to help you figure out what is best for you moving forward. What we discuss is confidential. What would you like to discuss with me today? What would you say is the main reason you are wanting to talk today? What are your long term goals for your living arrangement, relationships and your career? Do you have any techniques for helping you to relax? How are you feeling today? For a Brief therapy session I would ask you to imagine you go to sleep tonight, and while you are sleeping, a miracle happens so when you wake up tomorrow morning and everything in your life is exactly how you want your life to be, what would it look like?

I am licensed in Missouri with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & despression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Hello! My name is Nicole Reed, and I have over 20 years' experience in the mental health world. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in two States. I have successfully assisted children, adolescents and adults who have suffered a traumatic event in their life. For 12 years of my career, I specialized in helping survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Many people are able to express they feel depressed, anxious, low self-worth, parenting issues, sexual identify, sleep difficulty and grief. For many it is harder to understand how trauma affects and amply those symptoms. Sometimes even harder to admit a life experience was traumatic. I utilized Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focus Therapy, Trauma-Focus: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Procovery and Mindfulness to help you through this journey. I believe in healing the mind, body and soul. No matter what you have experienced if you are suffering there is a better way. I look forward to helping you find it.

I am licensed in Missouri with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Do you feel like you "don't fit in?" Perhaps it feels awkward because you always feel at a loss for what to say, or maybe everyone else seems enamored by topics to discuss that you don't find interesting. Maybe you do great with most people but still have that one relative that triggers you into dysregulation every time you talk to them? Even the guru Ram Dass said, "If you think you're enlightened, go spend a week with your family." Families can be tough!! Maybe you aren't sure what you would say in therapy because you don't really have words for your experiences, or feel some shame about your circumstances. If this sounds like you, try not to be discouraged! Look at any map and note that there are often multiple roads leading to the same place. Just because you are not on "their" road does not necessarily mean you are on the "wrong" road. Albert Einstein said, "I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that do not work. We could explore new ways that hopefully DO work better for you! I have thirty-five years experience using a very eclectic approach that draws from multiple modalities. I have a background in traditional psychotherapy, but prefer to come from a "whole person" strength-based approach rather than the traditional illness-based approach. I was an LPN years ago and have taken additional graduate level courses in natural and alternative healing as well as a health coaching course because I am passionate about the food/mood/lifestyle connection between physical and mental health and in natural health and healing. I work with adult clients and incorporate techniques such as use of visual imagery, music, art, guided meditations, movement, rituals, aromatherapy, spirituality, "energy," food, sleep, etc., alongside evidence-based practices like DBT, CBT, polyvagal theory, epigenetics, attachment theory, compassionate inquiry, motivational interviewing, a hybrid of a combination of IFS/Brainspotting/EMDR/FLASH incorporated into a strength-based perspective to provide a more holistic approach to healing mind/body/spirit. I frequently give good educational resource links to provide additional opportunities to follow up on issues brought into the sessions. This combination of techniques can help you access your creative expression and intuition to assist you in your ability to identify limiting beliefs and behaviors in your life and move toward your own natural ability to heal in a safe environment with a therapist that will honor your unique contribution to this life's journey. I am LGBTQIA2S+, neurodivergent, polyamory, KINK, and other expansive identity friendly, and can seek to connect people who have lost faith in church religion to consider and find their own unique sense of spirituality, however they might define that. I myself am a spiritual animist, a reiki master, lover of animals, plants, books, music, and gardening. I enjoy making my own personal care products using herbs and essential oils, and in tweaking delicious recipes into a "healthier" version of delicious. My soul is most at home in the mountains and around clear water. I am an INFJ/Guardian, genderfluid, pansexual, and choose not to embrace any particular pronouns. I continue to learn new things almost every day. Ram Dass also said, "We are all just walking each other home. " Kindness, compassion, and respect for one another can go such a long way. I have no desire to compete with you because I want you to win, too. I believe a win/win beats a win/lose every time! Thank you for looking at my information. If you think we might work well together, please get in touch. If you don't feel a connection to me, there are many other very qualified persons on this site. Don't give up! Keep looking till you find someone that you think you would work well with! Someone is out there in the other profiles that would be a good match for you! I wish you the best, and applaud your courage in being willing to take a look at other options for your life if you are feeling troubled.

Welcome to my practice! As a Licensed Professional Therapist, I help people develop an understanding of the link between their thoughts, feelings and actions. I utilize a Trauma Informed, Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused therapeutic approach to counseling. I support clients in processing their experiences and developing coping strategies for their emotions so they can face any challenge in life calmly and confidently.

I am licensed in Missouri with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Missouri with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming circumstances that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for counseling can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate, faith-informed approach to therapy, particularly supporting older adults and women working through significant life transitions. My therapeutic work centers on addressing social anxiety, workplace stress, self-esteem challenges, and midlife emotional shifts. I'm dedicated to helping clients explore life purpose, develop healthy coping strategies, and work through difficult emotional experiences with understanding and care. Drawing from years of clinical experience, I create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their struggles, develop resilience, and move toward meaningful personal transformation. My approach is grounded in respect, empathy, and a commitment to helping you discover your inner strength and potential.

As a licensed therapist in Missouri, I bring over three decades of compassionate clinical experience to supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics with empathy and professional expertise. I specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including social anxiety, trauma recovery, mood disorders, and women's psychological wellness. My approach is deeply person-centered, focusing on building self-love, improving communication skills, and helping individuals overcome isolation and emotional barriers. My therapeutic work honors the unique experiences of each person, with particular sensitivity to multicultural perspectives and individual identity. I am committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotional challenges, develop healthier coping strategies, and cultivate personal growth and resilience. Through collaborative and compassionate counseling, I aim to empower individuals to understand themselves more deeply, heal from past experiences, and move toward more fulfilling, authentic lives.

I am a compassionate, client-centered therapist who believes in meeting people where they are with unconditional positive regard. My approach is rooted in Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), along with other evidence-based modalities to support meaningful, forward progress. I work collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, build practical tools, and navigate challenges such as stress, trauma, and life transitions. My goal is to create a space where you feel both supported and empowered to move forward. I believe that if you woke up today, your purpose continues—and I’m here to help you rediscover it. Outside of therapy, I enjoy country music, pickleball, museums, Monet’s artwork, and a good shoe shopping day.

With over three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions, family dynamics, and personal growth. My therapeutic approach centers on helping clients improve communication, overcome social anxiety, and discover deeper meaning in their personal journeys. I am deeply committed to creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their challenges and strengths. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I work collaboratively with individuals to develop practical strategies for addressing interpersonal conflicts, building self-confidence, and aligning with their core values. My practice focuses on empowering clients to communicate more effectively, manage social anxieties, and uncover their unique life purpose. I approach each therapeutic relationship with empathy, respect, and a genuine belief in each person's capacity for positive change and personal transformation.

As a licensed therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges, I specialize in helping clients navigate depression, family conflicts, self-esteem issues, and significant life transitions. My approach is compassionate and holistic, focusing on empowering individuals to develop stronger self-love, improve communication, and overcome social anxiety. I am deeply committed to supporting women through various life stages, including pregnancy, postpartum experiences, and workplace challenges. My therapeutic practice addresses a wide range of emotional experiences, from managing mood disorders to healing from trauma, relationship difficulties, and personal growth obstacles. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual's unique journey. I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and create meaningful personal transformation. Whether you're struggling with isolation, seeking purpose, or working through complex emotional experiences, I'm here to support you with understanding and professional expertise.

I'm Molly Thompson, a therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. Over the years, I've worked with clients navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, and parenting concerns—helping them build resilience and find meaningful pathways forward. My approach is grounded in compassion and collaboration. I specialize in helping clients cultivate self-love, improve communication, and work through feelings of guilt and shame. I believe that healing happens when we create space for honest reflection and growth, and I'm committed to meeting you where you are with respect and understanding. I'm honored to work with clients who value faith-based perspectives in their therapeutic journey, and I integrate that dimension thoughtfully into our work together. I’m equally as honored to work with clients from other faiths or who don’t ascribe to any faith. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, or questions about self-worth, I'm here to support you with genuine care and evidence-based guidance. Taking that first step toward therapy takes courage, and I'm truly grateful you're considering this journey. I look forward to walking alongside you.