Nevada, MO Local Support & Community Resources

Larissa Darter is a licensed professional counselor with a Master's degree and credentials including LPC, LCPC, and RPT-S, specializing in tele-behavioral health therapy for residents of Missouri and Kansas. She understands that many individuals encounter hurt and trauma throughout their lives, often leaving them feeling confused or adrift in their daily functioning. With a focus on her clients' strengths, Larissa collaborates with them to resolve the issues impeding their personal relationships and goals. She takes pride in accompanying clients on their journey toward hope and healing within a therapeutic relationship. Her diverse background includes experience in psychiatric facilities, university counseling, and working with millennials, high achievers, and those facing women's issues, as well as couples committed to improving their relationships. Larissa is trained in evidence-based treatments, including EMDR I & II for trauma, PREPARE/ENRICH relationship inventory designed to enhance couples' dynamics both pre and post-marriage, and CCAPT training for addressing anxiety. Passionate about assisting individuals through transitional phases, such as marriage, pregnancy, parenting, and changes in relationships, Larissa offers insights tailored to each unique journey. Her areas of specialty include trauma, anxiety, depression, self-worth, women's issues, prenatal and postpartum care, perfectionism, and support for college students and adolescents. Larissa also provides free 15-minute phone consultations to discuss any questions potential clients may have, making her approachable and dedicated to fostering a supportive environment.

Alyson Harder embraces and encourages whole-hearted living in her practice. She believes in the inherent power each individual possesses to heal and to lead a balanced life. With her clients, Alyson takes an empathetic approach, focusing on their unique stories and fostering their personal journeys. Rather than positioning herself as a fixer, she sees herself as a supportive character who provides insight, guidance, and occasional challenges. Her aim is to cultivate an authentic and genuine relationship with each client, feeling honored to be invited into their lives and passionate about the therapy process. With a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas and extensive experience in the field since 2005, Alyson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is in the process of becoming a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. She holds certifications in EMDR and is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech, also offering Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Life Coaching. Alyson envisions a world where individuals seek therapy proactively, finding a supportive guide in her as they explore their internal strengths and courage, ultimately leading to lives that are meaningful, genuine, and enjoyable. It is often in the moments of discomfort that clients discover their true selves and pathways to growth.

Adam Hewitt, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is committed to guiding individuals who struggle to find their path in life. His passion lies in witnessing the transformative moments when clients realize their true power – the ability to overcome fears, tackle addictions, and take charge of their lives. With a strengths-based therapeutic approach, he believes in the inherent strengths within everyone that can empower them to become the architects of their own life goals. Adam has a wealth of experience, particularly in trauma, addiction, and addressing systemic oppression, with a vision of empowering individuals to contribute to building stronger communities. He prioritizes client autonomy, ensuring that each person is in the driver's seat of their own change journey. With a foundation of openness and unconditional positive regard, Adam fosters an environment where clients feel trusted and empowered to pursue the fulfilling lives they deserve.