Therapists in Sumner, MO
Jeanine Taylor
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW, LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issues
25 years offering treatment
My name is Jeanine Taylor. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and have been working in the field of social work for almost 20 years. I received my master's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and have been in private practice conducting therapy for 13 years. I have significant experience in dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes and stress, marital issues, trauma, and parenting issues. I have a true passion for helping people. I look at things from an ecological perspective helping people look at their lives as a whole, not just one specific area. I have a warm, caring personality and I build upon a person's strengths helping them to become empowered by them. Some of the techniques I use include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, insight oriented therapy, and solution focused. I am a mother to four wonderful children so I know the challenges life can bring. It takes courage to make the first step towards counseling. I will try my best to make your experience a positive one. I look forward to working with you.
Jennifer Garland
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issues
17 years offering treatment
I have been an individual and family therapist licensed in Missouri and Illinois . In my practice, I have served those coping with anxiety, stress, depression, substance abuse, parenting challenges, and a plethora of other issues. I have extensive experience working with victims of childhood abuse and trauma. I bring a strength based perspective to all situations. I believe that everyone has strengths they can draw upon to work through life's challenges and hardships. My therapeutic approach is a mixture of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and integrative therapies. Everyone is unique and therapy sessions must be individualized as well. Reaching out for help is admirable and no easy task. I'm glad you have taken that first step and I look forward to talking with you.
Sharla "Charlie" Harrison
Clinician
License Type(s): MS,LPC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression
22 years offering treatment
Everyone calls me “Charlie.” It is a nickname I have had since high school. I have a Master of Science Degree; I have a Licensed Professional Counselor Certification and am a National Certified Counselor as well. I feel that counseling is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. When you are in a time of crisis, it is difficult to think rationally. A good counselor will help you navigate those choppy waters so that you can go on to live a richer life. I have studied a great deal about trauma. I have been on a Crisis Response team and worked with victims of natural disasters. I believe that I would be a good fit for you if you have issues in any of these areas. I have found that there is one main issue in life, “I’m Not Good Enough.” A wellspring of difficulties can erupt from this one thing. So, allow me to put my education and my life experiences to work for you. I believe that this is my gift. I want to share that with you. My treatment approach aims to help individuals develop coping skills, provide emotional support, encouragement, and feedback to help individuals address changes, challenges, and issues they are facing. Change and challenges are a part of life; however, sometimes, we need a little help getting through issues we are experiencing. I frequently draw from motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution focused therapy to help clients set goals and overcome their challenges. I use a variety of methods and techniques to provide a personalized approach; using what is most helpful for each individual given the challenges he or she is facing. Through understanding and compassion, I help individuals resolve a wide variety of concerns, crisis, psychological issues, and personal changes. Together, we will work to find techniques and solutions that will be the most beneficial to you. I conduct 45-minute sessions, beginning on the hour and ending at a quarter till. A "No Show" is considered to be fifteen minutes past the hour. So, the next step is to hop onto my calendar and schedule your first appointment. We'll take it from there. Talk soon!
Rhonda Palmer
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LCSW,CAIP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment
Welcome. I’m Rhonda Palmer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience in the field of social work, licensed in Missouri, Texas, and Arizona. I support clients navigating anxiety, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, neurodivergent experiences (including autism and ADHD), and more. As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Autism Spectrum Clinical Specialist, I care deeply about walking with people as they build resilience, release old patterns, and reconnect with their most authentic selves. I believe healing happens in connection but it also requires presence, honesty, and a willingness to grow through the hard stuff, not just around it. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and real. Therapy with me isn’t about being “good” or getting it “right.” It’s about showing up as you are, messy, imperfect, honest, and ready to build something that’s real, grounded, and sustainable for you. There’s no need to meet anyone’s expectations or fit into a mold. Instead, we work together to create a space that feels safe, where you can explore your truth and grow at your own pace. I work best with clients who are open to reflection, accountability, and meaningful change. If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide parts of yourself to feel safe or accepted, I want you to know that therapy can be different. This space is for people who are ready to engage in the work of healing honestly and with curiosity, not for performance or perfection. I welcome people who may have masked their truth, questioned their worth, or felt out of place in systems not built for them. I don’t view autism or ADHD as flaws to be fixed but as valid, valuable, and deeply human ways of experiencing the world. In our work together, I’ll meet you with care and curiosity while also supporting the kind of change that doesn’t come from quick fixes. I draw from evidence based practices like CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution Focused Therapy. I’m also training in Brainspotting, a powerful body based approach for emotional healing especially when words don’t quite reach it. Therapy with me isn’t about being “good” or getting it “right.” It’s about building something honest and sustainable. I offer a space rooted in mutual respect, emotional safety, and the belief that you already hold the wisdom you need, and that we’re just finding it together. “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” — Albert Einstein “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela If you’re ready for this kind of work, I welcome you.
Melissa Loudon
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,LSCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment
How’s your stress level? If you’re anything like the millions of other people adjusting to significant changes over the last few years, it’s likely your stress has crept up over this time. With change and uncertainty as one of our only constants as of late, it makes sense that life might feel heavier now than it once did. I’m a Clinical Social Worker licensed in both Missouri (LCSW) and Kansas (LSCSW). I am active in the greater Kansas City area with over 18 years of experience in the field of human services. The people I have had the privilege of serving come from all walks of life and have encountered a myriad of personal and professional challenges. Over the course of my career, I have served adjudicated youth, children and families within the child welfare system, adults with identified substance use issues, and individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Most recently, I have worked with adults to develop employment goals as well as strategies to achieve them. I have recently transitioned to providing therapy on a full-time basis and I work exclusively using telehealth/virtual sessions. I am eager to support adults experiencing job satisfaction concerns, self-esteem or confidence issues, depression, anxiety, unpacking past trauma, communication and relationship issues, family dynamics, grief and loss, and individuals in the LGBTQ+ population. My approach is warm and supportive as I believe in the dignity and worth of every person. I most often utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing techniques, and acceptance and commitment therapy, but am happy to tailor your treatment plan to your unique needs. Verbally processing the challenging things in life can make them significantly more manageable. Seeking therapy is such a vulnerable and brave thing to do and I'm inspired by that courage! Years ago as a young adult, I was drawn to the social work field out of a desire to help others. To me, nothing was more interesting in college than learning about people. One of my greatest joys is watching clients grow and evolve out of struggle. We all experience obstacles in life, and it is my honor to help you find new approaches to the many and varied problems that pop up. My commitment to you as a helping professional is to keep you and your values front and center and to leave judgment at the door. I believe therapy is a partnership and I’m so eager to partner with you! So, are you ready for this? I’m excited to meet you and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you on your journey. I hope you’ll reach out so we can get something scheduled today!
Rodney "Rod" Smith
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
10 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Missouri and Idaho, with several years of professional counseling experience. I have experience in helping clients with recovering from addictions, relationship, trauma and abuse, anxiety, & depression issues. I have been through my own spiritual/therapeutic journey of change for the past 30 years that has enabled me to overcome my past addictions, feelings of depression, and sexual abuse. I tell you this because it is not only important that we have the clinical and professional experience (25 years experience in the behavioral health field), but that we have personal experience as well. I believe my authentic approach to counseling creates an atmosphere of honesty, trust, and acceptance that helps us to motivate ourselves towards making positive and tremendous changes in our lives. Professional Experience I have recently worked in a prison as a mental health professional for the past 7 years conducting individual and group therapy. I have worked over 25 years in the fields of mental health, addiction, and co-occurring disorders performing evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and individual and group therapy.
Christopher Lankford
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Arkansas and Missouri with over 5 years of professional work experience. I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of New England in December of 2018. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, and trauma. As a clinical social worker, I believe in the dignity and worth of each person and I provide a safe, compassionate, and empathetic environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am passionate about working with people to help them learn skills they can use to manage their issues and live more satisfying lives. I use evidenced-based therapies to help my clients develop skills to accept their thoughts, feelings, and experiences and to learn more helpful ways to respond to them. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Nicoletta Garcia
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
5 years offering treatment
When we share a session together, we focus on your gifts and strengths as you journey towards wholeness and healing. My work as a therapist is guided by the idea that all humans are deserving of connection, acceptance, and nurturing support. Working with people who have experienced trauma, utilizing an eclectic therapy approach including play, building safer attachment, and exploring the parts that make us whole, has shaped my ability to help you process feelings of grief, anxiety, anger, and depression. I enjoy working with a diverse population including young people who are exploring their own identities, orientations, and cultures. I am a licensed clinical social worker, member of the LGBTQ+ community, and a third generation Mexican-American. What an honor it is to hold space as individuals explore their feelings and create their own sense of self. Outside of the therapy office, you can find me reading a romance novel, tending to our huge garden; or, spending time with my young daughter, husband (who helps me see the big picture) and our two Shih Tzus.
Kimberly Monk
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Illinois with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, & career difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Julie Stevens
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionADHD
18 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Missouri with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, concentration, & memory. I also have experience working with focus. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Sumner?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Sumner that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Sumner available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Sumner therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Sumner therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Sumner region and in the state of Missouri.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Sumner can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Sumner may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Sumner offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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