Somatic Therapists in Missouri

I went into the field of psychology because I love helping people transform to the best version of themselves. We all need a safe place to understand ourselves and how we relate to others/self. I often say "We need to be Mindful of our Total-Well Being and that our minds and our bodies are an inter-connected systems. Where the mind goes, so does the man or woman in their actions and body states. We go to the physician for our physical health, so how much healthier would we be if we went to our psychologist for our mental health?" At heart, I am a holistic practitioner and love seeing my clients Thrive.

Carrie draws from cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, emotional freedom, gestalt, and somatic modalities to customize therapeutic care. Carrie is an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), a Certified Vibrational Sound Therapy Practitioner (VSTCP), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).

Hello, I'm Steven Buchheit, a Licensed Professional Counselor, with 20 years of experience dedicated to guiding people toward healing and personal growth. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to heal and desires to cultivate presence in their life. I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking to deepen their self-awareness and enhance their relationships, both with themselves and others. I enjoy working with people who struggle in these areas. Through a compassionate somatic approach I seek to help my clients find self love and a deep sense of connection. People of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome.

Welcome! I am so excited you are here and would feel honored to work with you. I am a Licensed Master of Social Work and am currently undertaking clinical supervision with Kelly Caul, MSW, LCSW to becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide therapeutic services to adolescents, 13 years and older, and adults of all ages. I enjoy working with individuals across diverse backgrounds and identities with a specific joy to work with LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals. I focus in supporting individuals navigating struggles such as anxiety, dissociation, complex relational trauma, grief, abuse, substance use & life transitions.

"Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." C.G. Jung-- You might suffer from anxiety, depression, grief, and/or relationship issues, but the key is that you are willing to explore why. My philosophy is holistic in that I feel like it is important to examine each part of life because I truly believe everything is connected when it concerns mental, emotional, and physical suffering and pain. I have recently completed a yoga teacher certification so I am able to incorporate somatic principles and movement into my work with clients.

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment that allows you to explore your pain or other symptoms which bring you to therapy. I feel privileged to be able to assist you in your journey through life's transitions. My strengths are helping clients manage stress, anxiety and depression, process issues related to sexual/gender orientation, and recover from grief and loss. My style is informed by Psychodynamic Theory, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Jungian Psychology. In addition, I have recently completed Somatic Experiencing beginning level training.

Hello! My name is Melanie, but everyone calls me Mia. I know how disorienting life can feel in the aftermath of betrayal, loss and trauma. I also know that therapy can be a powerful tool to help people recover their sense of purpose and safety. As a therapist, I draw from a variety of approaches to help clients learn to treat themselves with compassion, grieve their losses, and move ahead with a restored sense of direction. You can expect me to show up as a sensitive, challenging and collaborative partner on this journey.

I am a somatic therapist and an SEP, working with adults addressing issues related to trauma and PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, and attachment. When calling please understand that there is a long delay before the voicemail picks up. Thanks for your patience and please do leave a message.

I believe that the mind, body, and spirit are naturally inclined to healing if given the right space and support. I find a particular interest in working with victims of narcissistic abuse and betrayals and incorporate DBT, somatic counseling, mindfulness, emotionally focused therapy and narrative therapy into my work with these individuals. I also offer couples counseling services and utilize the Gottman Method to address the real work and change needed for couples to heal. LGTBQIA+ affirming.

My approach to therapy incorporates deep emotional work with action and goal-oriented steps. I aim to help clients build awareness of their pain points while fostering a mindful and nonjudgmental curiosity about themselves. I have specialized training in working with folks impacted by trauma and experiencing perinatal mental health and adjustment concerns. I believe our past experiences, including intergenerational trauma, can impact the way we show up in the present. My goal is to create a therapeutic space in which clients can work through these experiences to find their authentic selves and build deeper relationships.

Sometimes life is hard. We experience stress, difficult experiences, wounding in relationships, and trauma along with many other experiences. We carry these with us and they show up in our daily lives - in our thoughts, emotions, physical body, relationships with others, relationship with our self. Maybe you've noticed feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Weighed down. Maybe anxious. Maybe you've noticed patterns in your relationships. Maybe physical discomfort and pain. Tension in your body. Maybe you're curious about what you're noticing. Or maybe you’re curious about who YOU are – the authentic you.

My profound interest in the simultaneous effects of distress on the mind, body and relationships and my desire to help people of all ages heal, build resilience, confidence, and healthy connections led me to this valuable profession.

I believe we all have the capacity to improve our lives and understand ourselves more fully. It takes a great deal of courage to ask for help. Appreciating and respecting that courage, my work is to help my clients attain their goals. We do this together as a team. Being stuck personally or professionally is poignantly uncomfortable. Together we can move thru and beyond this state and get to the other side. To address your individuality I utilize a wide array of interventions: mindfulness-based talk therapy, somatic techniques, art therapy, music therapy.

Hello! If you've got troubles, large or small, maybe I can help by listening, offering some alternative perspectives and possible solutions, coaching & encouraging you in making changes along the way. I have over 35 years of experience counseling people of all ages, lifestyles, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I see individuals ages 16 and up. I accept self-pay only; I do not participate with any insurers, nor do I assist with insurance claims in any way. My self-pay fee is $100 per session. I serve those in the eastern Jackson County MO area, mainly Blue Springs, Independence, Lee's Summit, and Grain Valley.

As someone who values genuineness, compassion, and transparency, I aim to create a space where clients can be vulnerable and authentically themselves. I feel healing occurs when client’s feel seen, supported, and validated. You can expect curiosity, passion, and informality to show up in my approach. I believe in meeting each client at where they're at in their journey. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, communication problems, and adjustment issues.

Hello! Thank you for visiting with me! Fostering “next steps” in all areas of life defines my approach to counseling. My experience with childhood loss, a pervasive family history of depression and anxiety, and a recent diagnosis of ADHD have created opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally. A Christian foundation grounds my decisions personally and professionally. I believe God works powerfully through relationships and promises to guide us.

I currently have immediate openings. We sometimes just are uncertain where to start getting assistance in our mental health. We often do not want to burden others with how we feel. Let me assist you in those steps. Do you want to live a more fulfilling life and find comfort and clarity in making your life decisions? Do you want to have more understanding of how your body and mind work together? Have you tried other therapy services and it just doesn't feel like you are getting anywhere? Is your relationship struggling and you are not sure what else to do? Schedule a consultation with me today.

Are you looking to make a change but keep getting stuck in old, unsatisfying patterns? Is there a life transition (for example, opening up a relationship or a later-in-life coming out) you're having trouble with? I'm a queer therapist passionate about working with people who want support in navigating life's complexities. Together, in a non-judgmental space, we will find approaches that work to repair attachment wounds, address past traumas, and get curious about limiting beliefs so you can live a more expansive and authentic life.

Are you longing for a sense of deeper knowing, presence, and integration in your life? Everything taking place, no matter how uncertain or challenging, is assisting you in your next steps in orienting to your deepest Self. I offer holistic spiritual direction to support you in walking your unique path...in spirit, heart, mind, and body. I collaborate with you in an intuitive, person-centered way to live your life from a place of integrity and alignment to your inner guidance, using various integrative modalities including Jungian psychology, energy practices, and attachment and trauma-informed, body-centered somatic healing.