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West Plains, MO

West Plains, MO

West Plains, Missouri, offers a welcoming community atmosphere characterized by affordability and a compact, accessible environment. While the town benefits from lower living costs and shorter commutes, challenges persist, particularly in housing stability and employment opportunities. These socioeconomic factors significantly influence community health, contributing to pressing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. In light of recent trends, including heightened demand for mental health support following the COVID-19 pandemic, local resources have expanded to address these needs. Residents can access a variety of mental health services tailored to different life stages and challenges, ensuring comprehensive support. This directory serves as a valuable tool for individuals seeking to navigate the mental health landscape in West Plains, encouraging proactive engagement with available resources to foster overall well-being and resilience within the community.

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Christine Dowell

Christine Dowell

West Plains, MO
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Christine Dowell, a Licensed Professional Counselor (MS, LPC, NCC), offers a nurturing environment where clients can find safety and support during vulnerable moments in their healing journey. Her commitment to establishing a strong therapeutic rapport at the beginning of treatment is paramount, as this connection allows clients to feel secure and understood. Through this empathetic focus, positive outcomes emerge as clients progress toward their goals. With a trauma-informed approach, Christine is attuned to how adverse experiences, such as trauma, neglect, or pivotal life events, can affect daily functioning and happiness. She skillfully addresses the distress arising from life transitions and mental health challenges, including anxiety, PTSD, and borderline personality issues, using innovative and effective therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR. Christine's passion lies in alleviating emotional pain, enhancing resilience, and transforming mental health trajectories. By integrating her knowledge of how the brain and body respond to distress, she fosters a calming and inviting atmosphere where clients can work through their challenges and embark on their healing journeys.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Borderline (BPD) Depression General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress
Dana Fleming

Dana Fleming

West Plains, MO
Professional Counselor, MS
Dana Fleming, a sixth-generation resident of Howell County, brings a unique understanding to the counseling process, particularly in how it may be perceived by the local community. As an Ozarker, Dana embodies the wit, humor, passion, and intelligence of the area, seamlessly blending these qualities with formal training and a genuine curiosity about individuals. Passionate about healing, Dana believes that everyone encounters trauma, loss, or mental illness at some point, all of which can be addressed through therapy. Specializing in working with adolescents and teens in the foster system, as well as adults striving to break cycles of trauma, Dana is particularly attuned to those coping with loss or mental health challenges. Their therapy office serves as a welcoming and safe LGBTQ space for teens and families navigating significant life changes. Dana considers it a privilege to support clients as they share their pain and grief, guiding them towards new understandings of their past while empowering them to reshape their lives. With a commitment to walking alongside clients as a compassionate companion, Dana is dedicated to helping individuals find their paths toward healing and resilience.
Specialties
Depression Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Teens Therapy
Erin Honeyfield

Erin Honeyfield

West Plains, MO
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LMSW
Erin Honeyfield is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist with over 8 years of experience. She understands that everyone goes through times of struggle, hardship, and emotional distress, and she is dedicated to providing the support and motivation individuals may need to navigate these challenges. Erin firmly believes that with the right supports and therapeutic skills, individuals can make the positive changes necessary in their lives. Through a collaborative process, she empowers her clients, helping them gain the essential skills and tools to overcome obstacles and succeed. Erin specializes in working with children, from ages 5 to adulthood, utilizing techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and non-directive child-centered play therapy. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, ODD, ADHD, behavioral issues, and trauma. If anyone is looking to address personal challenges and work towards their goals, Erin is ready to guide them on their journey towards healing and growth.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression Grief PTSD/Trauma

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