Mental Health Therapists in Independence, Missouri

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About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
34 Mental Health Therapists found in Independence
male counselor

Derek Faulkner


Mental Health Counselor
2400 Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO - 64057
615-483-7009    
male counselor

Nikolas Wishon, PLPC


Mental Health Counselor
4721 S Cliff Ave Ste 200, Independence, MO - 64055
816-476-1725    
female counselor

Amy Kinser, PLPC


Mental Health Counselor
17844 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO - 64057
816-254-3652    
female counselor

Bobbi Mendes


Mental Health Counselor
15814 E Us Highway 24, Independence, MO - 64050
816-753-1881     816-287-0988
female counselor

Amber Dealy, PLPC


Mental Health Counselor
17844 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO - 64057
816-254-3652     816-254-9243
male counselor

Marcus G Melesio


Mental Health Counselor
4429 S River Blvd, Independence, MO - 64055
816-768-0090    
female counselor

Miss Jennifer Farrow, PLPC


Mental Health Counselor
4200 Little Blue Pkwy Ste 360, Independence, MO - 64057
816-304-6170    
female counselor

Ms. Judith Pearson Francisco


Mental Health Counselor
517 W Walnut St, Suite 2, Independence, MO - 64050
816-461-5512    
female counselor

Mrs. Laurie Lynn Carpenter, LCSW, LSCSW


Mental Health Counselor
224 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO - 64050
816-381-7690     816-381-7652
male counselor

Mr. Joseph A Salvato Jr., MS LPC


Mental Health Counselor
10901 Winner Road, Independence, MO - 64052
816-254-3652     816-254-9243
female counselor

Miss Molly J Ticknor, MA, ATR, LPC


Mental Health Counselor
18600 E 37th Ter S, Independence, MO - 64057
816-659-9383    
female counselor

Miss Sandra Elizabeth Vogt-bankston, LPC


Mental Health Counselor
17844 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO - 64057
816-254-3652    
male counselor

Stephen Floyd Pringle, M.A., D.MIN.


Mental Health Counselor
3031 M 291 Frontage Rd, Independence, MO - 64057
816-373-9240    
male counselor

Jeffrey Neal Blevins


Mental Health Counselor
17844 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO - 64057
816-254-3652    
female counselor

Ms. Karen Leigh Allen, LCSW, LPC


Mental Health Counselor
11004 E 40 Highway, 139, Independence, MO - 64055
816-350-0200     816-373-0929
female counselor

Amy Todd, LPC


Mental Health Counselor
4429 S River Blvd Ste B, Independence, MO - 64055
816-768-0090     816-912-1739

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About Mental Health Therapists: Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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