Therapists in Independence, Missouri

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.

8 Therapists found in Independence

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Lauren Bradley

Counselor
12401 E 43rd St S # Sate121, Independence, MO - 64055
913-608-7910

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Lisa Prosser-dodds, LPC

Counselor
19401 E Us Highway 40, Ste 140, Independence, MO - 64055
816-373-6761 816-373-6761

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Samantha Grace Commons, MA

Counselor
3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO - 64058
816-256-3054

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Rachel Gatts, LPC

Counselor
4200 Little Blue Pkwy, Suite 360, Independence, MO - 64057
816-373-9240

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Melissa Coats, LAC

Counselor
3737 S Elizabeth St Ste 104, Independence, MO - 64057
913-710-3565 816-817-6595

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Cameron Anttwan Birmingham

Counselor
1825 S Brookstone Village Dr, Independence, MO - 64057
816-216-0143

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Kayla R Fox, PLPC

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

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Mrs. Cheryl Lee Mann, LPC LCSW

Counselor
11004 E 40 Hwy, #139, Independence, MO - 64055
816-989-2149 816-356-4955

More Counselors in Independence, MO: Addiction Counselors 9 Mental Health Therapists 34 Pastoral Counselors 1 Professional Counselors 116

About Therapists: 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. 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. 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.

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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