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Christine Woods

Christine Woods

Columbia, MO
Clinical Social Work/therapist, EDD
Christine Woods, EdD, LCSW, is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist who believes that it's perfectly okay not to be okay. She recognizes that life can present challenges that are difficult to navigate alone, and often, individuals need support to face these circumstances. Christine specializes in helping those who are experiencing trauma, grief, life stressors, relationship conflict, depression, or anxiety, meeting her clients exactly where they are in their journey. Her authentic and relatable approach ensures that clients feel empowered to take charge as the authors of their own lives. With Christine's guidance, individuals can look forward to creating a new chapter that is even more fulfilling than the last. Her core belief is that fostering an environment filled with relatable conversations and relevant contexts leads to real change. The foundation of her practice focuses on key themes of relationship, empowerment, and resilience, allowing clients to develop the tools needed to thrive amidst life's challenges.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Patricia Altenburg

Patricia Altenburg

Columbia, MO
Licensed Professional Counselor, PHD
Patricia Altenburg, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD, passionately dedicates her practice at Reclaim to supporting women who are experiencing the pervasive effects of relational abuse, betrayal trauma, and sexual coercion. Recognizing that trauma frequently arises from a partner's addiction to pornography, substances, or other compulsive behaviors, Patricia also sheds light on the often unseen and disregarded issue of covert emotional abuse, a 'hidden epidemic' prevalent today. Her expertise extends to assisting women with PTSD stemming from family-of-origin issues or other traumatic experiences. At Reclaim, Patricia cultivates a safe and nurturing space, providing a pathway to healing through various therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Trauma Focused, and Compassion Focused approaches. She offers teletherapy tailored for women grappling with addictions, dysfunctional-family dynamics, emotional abuse, and coercive control. For those feeling confused, less-than, or dismissed in their relationships, Patricia holds a firm belief in the potential for hope and healing. She invites women to find hope and freedom, heal from relational trauma, and connect with one another to reclaim their lives.
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Specialties
Addiction Mindfulness PTSD/Trauma Recovery
Jessie Back

Jessie Back

Columbia, MO
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Jessie Back is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist who brings a true passion for working with older adults and their caregivers. With extensive experience in both residential and community settings, she offers a compassionate approach to therapy. Jessie's background also includes working with individuals dealing with substance abuse and chronic illness. She enjoys collaborating with individuals, couples, and families to foster change within their family systems. Common areas of focus in her practice include grief and loss, depression, caregiver stress, interpersonal relationship challenges, spirituality, and anxiety. Jessie employs a strengths-based, solutions-focused approach, partnering with clients to identify their unique coping strategies, needs, and goals. She emphasizes thorough assessment and relationship building to tailor her therapeutic strategies, ensuring the best fit for each individual.
Specialties
50+ Addiction Anxiety Caregivers Depression Grief Relationship Stress Spirituality
Heidi Blackstun

Heidi Blackstun

Columbia, MO
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Heidi Blackstun is a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a rich career that began in 1989. With valuable experience gained in both rural and urban settings, she established her private practice in 2001. Through her practice, Heidi works with individuals, couples, and families, offering guidance in strategic planning, decision-making skills, role development, conflict resolution, communication skills, stress management, and other therapeutic and consultative services. Her passion for her career brings fulfillment as she witnesses clients learn positive coping skills and achieve personal growth. Heidi's approach is practical, interactive, and solution-focused, emphasizing the importance of working alongside an objective listener. Together, she collaborates with clients to determine goals and create a path for change. Whether through couples or individual sessions, she offers a supportive environment for navigating life's challenges, including issues related to depression, anxiety, and coping skills.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression
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Sunitha Bosecker

Sunitha Bosecker

Columbia, MO
Counselor, MED
Sunitha Bosecker is a compassionate and skilled professional dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate the complexities of life. For those struggling to let go and embrace the present, or for those seeking to understand their identity in a multifaceted world, Sunitha offers a nurturing environment that encourages self-exploration and personal growth. With extensive experience working with teenagers, young adults, and elders facing challenges like anxiety, depression, career exploration, trauma, and strained relationships, she aims to create a safe space where clients feel comfortable to be vulnerable and explore their emotions. Utilizing a primarily person-centered approach along with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques, Sunitha embraces a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Her dedication to fostering healing and self-discovery makes her an excellent guide on the journey toward mental wellness. The experience of counseling can be daunting and overwhelming, especially for those unfamiliar with the process, but Sunitha's genuine commitment to helping others makes it a worthwhile endeavor.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Mindfulness PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
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Brian Bowles

Brian Bowles

Columbia, MO
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Dr. Brian Bowles is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD, serving teens, adults, and elders with compassion and expertise. He specializes in guiding clients through challenges related to addiction, relationship issues, and personal growth. Utilizing an array of therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), humanistic methods, and emotionally focused counseling, Dr. Bowles empowers individuals, couples, and groups to navigate their unique journeys. His commitment to fostering meaningful connections underscores his practice, creating a safe and nurturing environment for exploration and healing.
Specialties
Addiction
Joshua Hulen

Joshua Hulen

Columbia, MO
Licensed Professional Counselor, MED
Joshua Hulen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (MEd, LPC, NCC) who specializes in individual counseling, mindfulness training, EMDR, and life coaching through video sessions. He focuses on various concerns including personal growth and development, career challenges, lifestyle adjustments, assertive communication, self-esteem, ADHD, anger management, persistent mental health issues, addictions, trauma, and disability. Joshua is passionate about positive psychology, favoring a solutions-oriented and strength-based approach to therapy. He views each individual through the lens of their unique cultural experiences with a compassionate and nonjudgmental attitude. Adopting a biopsychosocial perspective, Joshua understands health and functioning as interconnected aspects of an individual's life. His expertise in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is instrumental in helping clients heal from the emotional distress stemming from challenging life experiences, often yielding counseling benefits that typically take years to realize. Furthermore, his mindfulness training aims to enhance self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and relational dynamics, while fostering acceptance, coping strategies for stress and pain, improved focus, reduced mental health symptoms, and increased life satisfaction.
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Specialties
ADHD Addiction Disabilities General Mental Health PTSD/Trauma
Sharon Cantrell-brush

Sharon Cantrell-brush

Columbia, MO
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Sharon Cantrell-Brush is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the challenges and uncertainties of life with success and purpose. She excels at providing guidance to those struggling with mental health symptoms, behavioral and emotional disorders, and trauma, empowering them to thrive. Sharon specializes in identifying negative communication patterns and strengthening interpersonal relationships. Her insights into parenting equip families with greater understanding and appreciation for one another. Drawing from the works of Dr. Garry Landreth in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, as well as strategies from Dr. Fay & Dr. Cline’s Love & Logic and Dr. Phelan’s 1-2-3 Magic, Sharon offers a variety of evidence-based approaches. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Registered Play Therapist and Play Therapist Supervisor, she also provides Licensure Supervision for clinical social work and supervision for Play Therapy certification. Sharon’s expertise in trauma-focused and solution-focused methods, as well as her commitment to creating a culturally sensitive environment, enriches her practice, making her a trusted partner in the journey toward emotional well-being.
Specialties
PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress
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Sarah Covert

Sarah Covert

Columbia, MO
Licensed Professional Counselor, MED
Sarah Covert is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor with a MEd and four years of experience, dedicated to guiding individuals through life's struggles and transitions. She understands that everyone faces obstacles, whether rooted in childhood or arising in the present. Sarah creates a safe space for her clients, allowing them to embark on a journey of self-exploration and healing, acknowledging the vulnerability that often accompanies this process. Her holistic approach integrates mindfulness with an existential perspective, offering unique modalities such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and energy psychology. Sarah utilizes Tapping techniques to help release emotions stored in the body, all while fostering an invaluable therapeutic relationship. As therapy progresses, she adjusts goals and treatments to align with her clients' evolving needs, with a primary focus on empowerment, self-awareness, and healing from past experiences that continue to impact their lives.
Specialties
Mindfulness Spirituality
Stacy Zorn

Stacy Zorn

Columbia, MO
MS, PLPC
Stacy Zorn, MS, PLPC, is dedicated to helping individuals live more authentically. She understands the struggle of managing anxiety and guides her clients through proven methods tailored to their unique needs. With a heartfelt approach, Stacy is honored to assist those wishing to improve their self-esteem and deepen their relationships with others. Her individualized therapy sessions, which encompass solo, couples, or family therapy, utilize various techniques to ensure a supportive and healing environment.<br /> <br /> A strong advocate for person-centered therapy, Stacy believes that each client is the true expert in their own life. She takes an integrative approach, recognizing that while therapy may sometimes be uncomfortable, true healing often resides just beyond that discomfort. Stacy has a passion for empowering women to find their voice, manage anxiety, and rebuild their self-esteem. Additionally, she enjoys comprehensive work on all relationship dynamics. <br /> <br /> While the journey of personal growth can be daunting, Stacy assures her clients that change is indeed possible. Together, they will navigate the challenge of shifting perspectives, understanding that healing requires courage, risk, and trust. For those ready to engage deeply, Stacy is committed to supporting their efforts both inside and outside the therapy session, fostering a pathway to authentic living and emotional wellness.
Specialties
Anxiety Managing Emotions Men's & Women's Issues Relationship Stress
Abram Dillon Wilks

Abram Dillon Wilks

Columbia, MO
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Abram Dillon Wilks is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Missouri, boasting over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals, couples, families, and groups through a diverse array of challenges. With a background in outpatient settings, residential treatment programs, and psychiatric rehabilitation centers, he has developed a rich tapestry of knowledge in several evidence-based treatment modalities. As an engaging adjunct professor at the University of Missouri, Abram is fueled by a passion for empowering others to navigate life's difficulties, manage mental health concerns, and reach their personal aspirations. He embraces an eclectic and experiential approach to therapy, believing wholeheartedly in the importance of meeting clients at their unique starting points. By collaborating with them, he tailors individualized therapeutic strategies that support their journey towards healing and inner peace. With the right mindset and commitment to specific modalities, Abram emphasizes that everyone has the potential to heal and thrive.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
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Human Dynamics

Human Dynamics

Columbia, MO
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Founded in 1984, Human Dynamics, Inc. is a respected association of independent practitioners dedicated to providing psychological services to individuals, couples, families, and children. Each therapist within the team brings a unique approach and a diverse professional background, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive support for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, Human Dynamics offers a personalized treatment approach tailored specifically to clients' individual needs. Treatment areas of specialization encompass Depression, Stress and Anxiety, Addictions, Personal Growth and Development, Self-Esteem, Abuse and Trauma, End of Life Issues, Grief and Loss, Spiritual Issues, Adjustment Disorders, Sexual Dysfunction, Gender Identity Issues, Sexual Concerns, Family-of-Origin Issues, as well as support for those recovering from Childhood Abuse and dealing with Interpersonal Relationship Issues, alongside dedicated services for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual individuals.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Spirituality
Lauren Eisleben

Lauren Eisleben

Columbia, MO
Pre-licensed Professional, MED
Lauren Eisleben is a pre-licensed professional counselor who understands that individuals often seek help when facing challenges such as reducing alcohol consumption, navigating rough patches in relationships, or healing from past hurts that affect present connections. Many may find themselves encouraged by others to consider counseling, and for those who resonate with these experiences, Lauren is eager to connect. Her goal is to help clients feel less anxiety and more peace, emphasizing empowerment through proactivity rather than feeling penalized by reactivity. Lauren acknowledges that navigating life’s realities can be daunting; however, she firmly believes that recognizing and confronting these challenges is crucial. In her sessions, she collaborates with clients on whatever issue is pertinent at the moment, focusing on alleviating the pressure to have everything figured out immediately. Each session is tailored to individual needs, and this flexibility is welcomed. Lauren respects that reaching out for help can be intimidating, but she reassures those on this path that they are not alone. Together, she and her clients will embark on a journey of personal growth and discovery.
Specialties
Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Grief Managing Emotions Relationship Stress

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