Emily Crawford-Thompson
Ph.D.
Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in Psychological Evaluations and individual and group counseling with teens (ages 16 and up) and adults since 2009, including those who wish to be evaluated for possible Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Dr. Emily is experienced in psychological evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder and other mood disorders, thought disorders, and anxiety disorders. Data from evaluations helps guide the counseling process to be the most efficient and helpful for you. Dr. Emily’s approach is person-centered, which means that she collaborates with you and encourages you to discover and build on your inner resources and strengths. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
Dr. Emily works with ages 16 and up. Contact her at emily@columbiapsychology.com
Kevin Crosby
MEd, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
I have over ten years’ experience counseling and helping children, adolescents and adults in a community mental health setting. I earned my Masters of Educational Counseling and Psychology from the University of Missouri, where I gained valuable experience in career counseling and substance use counseling. During the last ten years, I have had the privilege to serve clients with significant anxiety and depression symptoms, as well as issues dealing with psychosis. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness and integrate various approaches to best meet each individual. I also have been trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which promotes a healthy parent child relationship. I am available to work with children ages 6 and older, teens, and adults. I can provide individual, couples, and group therapy. kevin@crosbycounselingassociates.com
Laura Frost, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). For over 18 years, she has worked in different areas of the mental health field: in the foster care system, at non-profit organizations, and community mental health centers. Laura is well respected and has been a community mental health and private practice therapist for 8 years. She describes that her reason for being a therapist is “to walk alongside people while they discover the best of who they are.”
She works with teens age 16+, transitional age youth, and adults – people who are experiencing grief/loss, adjustment issues, parenting issues, addiction issues, depression, anxiety, OCD, situational and complex trauma.
She is trained in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the therapeutic process of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Contact her at 573-206-9029 or laura@laurafrostcounseling.com
Julie Highstreet
PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Julie Highstreet earned her doctorate in clinical psychology. She provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and individual therapy for adults, and specializes in helping individuals with neurodivergence (Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD) as well as anxiety, adjustment, and life transitions such as college. With her genuine and nonjudgmental approach, she excels at building trust to help reduce the shame, fear, and anger that often come out of trauma and other difficult life experiences. Dr. Julie is skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems, and Self Psychology. Dr. Julie works with ages 18 and up, and she offers individual counseling sessions for $150/hour. julie@columbiapsychology.com
Dr. Sara Tyler
DSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Dr. Sara A. Tyler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been in private practice for seven years. Sara has a Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University, a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Kansas State University, a Master’s degree from the University of Kansas, and an Educational Specialist from the University of Missouri. She has studied gender differences in Autism including the late recognition of Autism Spectrum Disorder in females.
Sara specializes in trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, and depression. Sara uses several treatment modalities including EMDR, DBT-informed, CBT, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychotherapy. Sara is a lifelong learner and loves adding her therapy models to help clients.
Sara works with ages 12 and up. She offers individual sessions for $150/hour, and she is in network with Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Optum, UMR, UHC/UBH.
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Wendy Molitor
MEd, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
I have worked in the mental health field for over 11 years. I have been practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 6 years in a variety of settings. I have a Master of Education with an emphasis in agency counseling. I have practiced vocational counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, substance abuse counseling, individual; adults and children, and Intensive Outpatient Program groups for adolescents using DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) tools and mindfulness. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT. I am trained and certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. I offer individual and family sessions for $125/hour. I am also in network with United Health Insurance and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). Connect with me today so we can talk about how I can help you. I work with ages 6 and up. mid-missouricounselingandmediation@outlook.com
Laura McMurry, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Laura has been offering trauma therapy in Columbia since 2010 and has been a clinical social worker for over 30 years. She finds the body-focused therapies of Deep Brain Reorienting and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to be highly effective, along with Ego-States Therapy and attention to the dissociative symptoms that accompany trauma. She received her Masters in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis in 1992.
Laura has current openings for ages 18 and up, either In-Person or Telehealth sessions (residents of Missouri, Kansas, Idaho, and Massachusetts). Sessions are $125 and Laura is now out of network with all insurance plans. Negotiated rates available by request, on a limited basis. If interested in Laura’s services, please call or email to schedule a brief initial phone call. Former clients are always welcome to reconnect.
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