Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Minnesota and Missouri. I am licensed to diagnose and treat individuals struggling with mental health issues. My philosophy is that we all have the capacity to heal from within however sometimes our feelings and emotions can overwhelm us and make it difficult to find our own healing. I am here to assist clients in reaching their highest good in life.
I’m currently living in Missouri with my wonderful husband, our lovable dog, and two very sassy cats. As a military spouse and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and families through life’s many challenges. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Alaska and went on to complete my Master of Social Work at the University of Maine. With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I’m passionate about helping others find healing, growth, and resilience.
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Hello, my name is Vanessa, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Carolina. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I provide counseling in both languages to best support my clients’ needs.
My professional background in mental health began during my undergraduate and graduate studies, where I gained experience working with children through the Department of Children & Families, with older adults in skilled nursing facilities, and with adolescents in group homes. Over the years, I have expanded my work to include diverse populations and settings. I served as a Nurse Navigator at one of the largest cancer hospitals in South Florida, providing counseling and advocacy for oncology patients and their families. I have also worked with adults in inpatient rehabilitation for substance use treatment, facilitated care for court-ordered clients, and supported outpatient clients within the LGBTQ+ community.
I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and individualized treatment planning. My focus is to meet clients where they are, help them return to a baseline where they feel comfortable and capable, and empower them to navigate life’s challenges.
I consider myself open-minded, compassionate, and deeply empathetic. My mantra is simple: I am here for you. My role is to walk alongside you, provide tools and support, and help you manage both daily stressors and long-standing challenges. Life can feel like a roller coaster—full of unexpected changes, emotions, and pressures—but with the right support, it’s possible to find balance, peace, and overall well-being.
Hi, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing care in some capacity to adults for over 20 years. I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia, M I Z Z OU! I help adults struggling with life transitions (employment, health concerns, loss of a loved one.......) make changes they desire or cope with situations they cannot control.
Fear is expensive. Love is real. Please choose wisely. Would you like to learn how to tap into your own Wise Sage Brain? That's what Positive Intelligence Coaching can do for you. Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri, with a second License in Illinois. I have a BS in Psychology and received my MSW from the University of St Louis I have been practicing with an LCSW since 1993. I have helped people of all ages struggling with emotional regulation, problem solving, stress, life transitions, anger management, parenting, and burnout to become the best versions of themselves. Together, we would focus on what is helpful and let go of judging what is right or wrong.
Meet Peggy Dunn, LPC, CLC, CFMHC
Mindset Mentor. Emotional Eating Coach & Mental Health Therapist.
For over 15 years, I’ve guided ambitious, high-achieving women through anxiety, stress, PTSD, depression, and emotional eating. Using my signature Release It Now!™ 5-Step Process, I help clients heal from the inside out — restoring peace, self-worth, confidence, and emotional resilience.
I believe that when you heal the emotional roots beneath your behaviors, lasting freedom follows.
How I Help: The Release and Heal It Now!™ 5-Step Process
This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a proven, structured, and compassionate method to help you identify, heal, and release the underlying causes of your emotional and behavioral struggles — creating room for a healthier, happier you.
1️⃣ REVEAL: Uncover What’s Really Going On
Anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, and emotional eating are symptoms of deeper emotional wounds and unhelpful thought patterns.
2️⃣ RELEASE: Let Go of Limiting Beliefs and Emotional Blocks
This creates space for healthier beliefs and habits to take root.
3️⃣ REPROGRAM: Reshape Your Thoughts, Rewire Your Reactions
Your brain can be retrained. In this phase, we’ll install new, empowering thought patterns and coping strategies.
4️⃣ RESTORE: Build Sustainable, Healthy Habits
Healing isn’t just mental — it’s physical and emotional too. Together, we’ll create simple, sustainable habits.
5️⃣ REJOICE: Celebrate Progress, Foster Gratitude, Live Joyfully
Recovery isn’t linear — it’s about progress, not perfection.
Hi! My name is Diane Bales MS, LMHC, LPC. I am passionate about what I do. I love walking with clients through their journey of healing. I am known for really caring about my patients and I think that shows. I use an eclectic approach to treatment. I feel that everyone is different and not one approach works for everyone. I want my clients to feel that they have accomplished or overcome something during their time in therapy. Note I do charge for No show and Late Cancellations $70.00
Welcome! I am Yulia, a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Virginia, Alabama, and Missouri with over 8 years of experience in mental health in a variety of settings. I am here to help you overcome challenges that you are currently facing. Our life journey may surprise us with many joyful and positive experiences, but there are certainly times when we stumble upon disappointments, stressful life events, health concerns, loss of a loved one, or traumatic experiences that bring us down to our knees and make us question the fairness of life itself and our place in it. If you can relate, you have come to a right place and I applaud you for finding strengths to reach out for help.
Hello My name is Amy Barnwell,
Everyone experiences transitions in life and at times need additional support in navigating the changes of life. Finally Me Counseling PLLC is a place where individuals are celebrated and encouraged to live happy and fulfilling lives- true to their authentic selves. Whether you are challenged with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other concerns- there is hope and you can begin again. My approach is collaborative and I utilize experience and training from diverse environments to influence counseling modality and strategies emphasized in sessions to address the specific needs of my clients.
Additional Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Spiritual Issues, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trained, Moral Injury, Compassion Fatigue, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Hi there, I am Rachel Logan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, esteemed author, speaker, and founder of Get to the Root Counseling, P. C. I provide counseling services for individuals in Illinois and Missouri.
I help individuals break unwanted cycles and recover from past traumas using a combination of evidence-based techniques and Christian principles. My motto is "Therapy + God = Healing." I offer a unique model for uncovering the root of these cycles, enabling individuals to live peacefully.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 14 years of experience working as a clinician, therapist , and crisis interventionist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use problems, psychosis, and ADHD. I also helped people who have experienced trauma and/or emotional abuse. I would like to clarify my expertise does not include eating disorders, or pornography addiction as of yet, although I do understand some of the symptoms and causes.
My therapy style is genuine and solution focused.. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is dialectical behavioral based with strengths perspective and motivational interviewing. Any treatment plan to meet your needs will be collaborative, timely, and with measurable goals. Usually following the "S.M.A.R.T." goal format. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely.
I have worked extensively in crisis intervention in the agency and on the streets, in hospitals, and in mental health courts and case management agencies, and have managed in this capacity. I also have many years experience related to substance use disorders and have worked as a therapist utilizing primarily Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as my main approach as well as utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy .
Regardless of any experience, upbringing, current, or past situation, everyone has choices they can make that best serves them and the life they want to live.
I look forward to working with you!
Welcome. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22yrs of experience working with individuals from all walks of life, and I love working with individuals in helping them with life challenges and barriers to their happiness and living their best life. My strengths include being a good listener, starting where the client is in their life, helping them to change the things that no longer serve them well.
Hello, I'm Dr. Kimberly Yazell, PhD, LCSW, LCAC. As the wife of a combat veteran and the mother to our blended family of five young adults, I understand the complexities and joys of family life. Born and raised in Indianapolis, IN, I embarked on my educational journey at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, where I earned my Bachelor's degree in General Studies Behavioral Sciences in 2001. I continued my studies at Indiana University School of Social Work, receiving my Master of Social Work degree in 2006, and later achieved my PhD in Addictions Psychology from Capella University in 2022.
Since 2006, I have dedicated myself to working as a therapist, specializing in areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, combat trauma, family issues, military family issues, LGBTQIA2S+ support, and addiction issues. My experience spans both adolescent and adult populations, allowing me to connect with a diverse range of clients.
Family is incredibly important to me. As a parent to LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, I understand firsthand the importance of acceptance and love. My husband and I have always embraced our children, and this strong familial bond is something I strive to help other families achieve. Building a foundation of trust, communication, and love is at the heart of my therapeutic work.
I have over 10 years of experience serving individuals and families that desire to live their fullest potential.
The goal is to provide a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, so your experience will be for learning, progression and a genuinely safe space to share your story. I will create a personalized treatment plan with your participation to assist you with achieving your goals.
Thanks for stopping by I’m glad to see you are taking the steps to change your situation. I view myself as a change agent, I’m here to help you through the process. Almost all of us find areas in our lives in which we need guidance.
I have been working to empower others for 18 years. In that time, I have worked in several settings including community mental health, inpatient psychiatric care, acute hospitals, and the public school system. My name is Melissa Hamilton, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience working with adults, families, at-risk youth, and adolescents. I earned a Doctorate in Social Work and master’s degrees in both Social Work and Public Health. I hold clinical licensure in Missouri and Illinois.
My approach to therapy is that it should be used as a tool to provide the knowledge, help, and support needed to understand problems and develop skills to cope with them. I use Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help clients develop insight and new skills. In addition, I am experienced with trauma-informed practice, including trauma-focused CBT, as well as using mindfulness techniques. I lean towards the use of evidence-based interventions from diverse models to fit the needs of the individual so treatment can be tailored to fit your individual needs. My counseling experience includes mental health and wellness, self-care practices, health and behavioral health advocacy, interpersonal/family conflict and wellness, healthy relationships, children and adolescents, depression, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, crisis management, and anger management. My specialties are working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, anger issues, personal crises, and family relationship issues. I actively work to help clients feel supported and empowered throughout the therapeutic process. I look forward to this journey with you!
Hi, I am a licensed psychotherapist! I specialize in Men’s issues, with several years of experience providing mental health services, primarily to Men. I believe everyone has the potential for change when provided optimal psychoeducation, a space to be vulnerable, and individualized therapies that are driven by genuine warmth and support. Men historically do not seek mental health services because of stigma, fear of not being understood, and limited numbers of male therapists who "get" them.