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TIFFANY SHAW
I have been a Social Worker for 29 years. I have a bachelor's and master's in Social Work. My primary employment has been with the... More
Therapist
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LICSW|LCSW|LISW-CP
Female
I have been a Social Worker for 29 years. I have a bachelor's and master's in Social Work. My primary employment has been with the Department of Children and Family Services f... More
Columbia, MO
Foster Care/Adoption
PEGGY BISSING
Hello, my name is Peggy Bissing and I am licensed professional counselor in Texas, Missouri and Alaska. I am a licensed chemical d... More
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Offers online care for Columbia, Missouri
LPC
Female
Hello, my name is Peggy Bissing and I am licensed professional counselor in Texas, Missouri and Alaska. I am a licensed chemical dependency counselor in the state of Texas and... More
Columbia, MO
Foster Care/Adoption
VICTORIA WASHINGTON
Hello, I’m Victoria, a dedicated mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through life’... More
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LPC
Female
Hello, I’m Victoria, a dedicated mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I’m passionate about helping ... More
Columbia, MO
Foster Care/Adoption
BROOKE MALENSEK
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maine, Missouri, Oregon, and Washington with over 12 years of experience. I work with in... More
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LPC|LCPC|LMHC
Female
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maine, Missouri, Oregon, and Washington with over 12 years of experience. I work with individuals navigating ADHD, stress, anxiety, d... More
Columbia, MO
Foster Care/Adoption
Alfreda Shields
Alfreda is dedicated to providing the evidence-based care that patients deserve, and she desires to establish long-lasting relatio... More
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Nurse Practitioner
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Female
Alfreda is dedicated to providing the evidence-based care that patients deserve, and she desires to establish long-lasting relationships with clients. She is a dual-certified ... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Jerry Morris
Hello, I'm Dr. Morris, and I'm here to help you navigate life's challenges. With a PsyD and extensive experience as a licensed cli... More
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Therapist
Offers online care for Columbia, Missouri
LP
Male
Hello, I'm Dr. Morris, and I'm here to help you navigate life's challenges. With a PsyD and extensive experience as a licensed clinical psychologist in Missouri and Kansas, I ... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Cassandra Sissom
Things have been a bit tough lately. Therapy is a helpful space just for you, to talk things out and get some tools to make life f... More
Therapist
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LPC
Female
Things have been a bit tough lately. Therapy is a helpful space just for you, to talk things out and get some tools to make life feel more manageable. It can be such a powerfu... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Kimberly Osmanagic
I am licensed in Missouri with 18+ years of professional work experience. I have specialized experience in helping clients with st... More
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Offers online care for Columbia, Missouri
LPC
Female
I am licensed in Missouri with 18+ years of professional work experience. I have specialized experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depressio... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Lisa Walton
Hi. My name is Lisa Walton, LCSW. I am licensed in the states of Missouri, Florida and Tennessee to provide clinical therapy & cou... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Columbia, Missouri
LCSW
Female
Hi. My name is Lisa Walton, LCSW. I am licensed in the states of Missouri, Florida and Tennessee to provide clinical therapy & counseling services. I have over 15 years of cli... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Vesta Colvin
Unfortunately, life is not always rainbows and lollipops. Sometimes, life can leave a sour taste upon our palates, and it can be d... More
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LPC
Female
Unfortunately, life is not always rainbows and lollipops. Sometimes, life can leave a sour taste upon our palates, and it can be difficult to continue to eat from its tables. ... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Betty Green
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. I have been counseling for over sixteen years. I have a Master... More
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Offers online care for Columbia, Missouri
LPC
Female
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. I have been counseling for over sixteen years. I have a Master of Arts in Professional and School Counselin... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
David Robb
Hello, my name is David Robb. I am a counselor with Sondermind living in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. I have always been i... More
Therapist
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LPC
Male
Hello, my name is David Robb. I am a counselor with Sondermind living in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. I have always been in the helping profession. I have been providi... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Katie Harris
"Katie has been extremely helpful! I appreciate her approach as she offers a great balance between listening and offering enough c... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Columbia, Missouri
Female
"Katie has been extremely helpful! I appreciate her approach as she offers a great balance between listening and offering enough challenge to help me get un-stuck. " -Christop... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Krissy Wegmann
Hi there! My name is Krissy Wegmann, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in St. Louis, Missouri. As a teleheal... More
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LCSW
Female
Hi there! My name is Krissy Wegmann, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in St. Louis, Missouri. As a telehealth therapist, I have the privilege of working... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Emmogene Chepely
Life can be difficult to manage at times, whether due to daily life stressors, more major events, or ongoing mental health issues,... More
Therapist
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LPC
Female
Life can be difficult to manage at times, whether due to daily life stressors, more major events, or ongoing mental health issues, and sometimes the tools we already have aren... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Debra Lyons
Clinical focus: Anxiety, Depression, stress management, trauma, grief, relationship issues, family concerns, career changes, anger... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Columbia, Missouri
LPC
Female
Clinical focus: Anxiety, Depression, stress management, trauma, grief, relationship issues, family concerns, career changes, anger management, life transitions, and other ment... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Rachel Hill
Dr. Rachel Y. Hill is a Doctoral prepared nurse certified as a Family, Psychiatric, and Advanced Holistic Nurse Practitioner. She ... More
Nurse Practitioner
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Female
Dr. Rachel Y. Hill is a Doctoral prepared nurse certified as a Family, Psychiatric, and Advanced Holistic Nurse Practitioner. She specialized in holistic and integrative medic... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Matthew Wells
"He's kind and informative. I didn't feel judged and I appreciate the plan/beginning steps we discussed." -Heather G. from MO... More
Nurse Practitioner
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Male
"He's kind and informative. I didn't feel judged and I appreciate the plan/beginning steps we discussed." -Heather G. from MOPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner Matthew We... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
Cindy Burlingame
She is a Marriage and Family Therapist with experience across many spectrums. She graduated from Park University in 2012 with a B... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Columbia, Missouri
Female
She is a Marriage and Family Therapist with experience across many spectrums. She graduated from Park University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psycholog... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO
David Francis
David Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over four decades of experience serving individuals across the lifespan, i... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Columbia, Missouri
Male
David Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over four decades of experience serving individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and o... More
Foster Care/Adoption
Columbia, MO

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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Mental Health Services in Columbia, Missouri

Columbia, Missouri, also referred to as "CoMo," is a culturally diverse and vibrant city with a population of over 120,000 residents. Home to the University of Missouri and a multitude of scenic parks, it boasts a mix of academic vigor and outdoor lifestyle.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for Columbia Residents

Key mental health concerns in Columbia encompass anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse. According to the Missouri Department of Health, approximately 19% of adults in Missouri reported mental health issues in recent years.

Access to Care & Providers in Columbia

Columbia offers both public and private mental health services, including crisis lines and community organizations. Notable initiatives include the Boone County Mental Health Coalition's efforts to improve mental health outcomes.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in Columbia.
  • Many local providers offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-focused care.
  • Unique offerings include e-therapy options and specialized care for veterans.

Local Policies & Stressors

As a college town, Columbia has a significant student population, which can face academic pressures and lifestyle changes. The city's cost of living is reasonable but job competition can be high, potentially increasing stress levels.

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