Traditional Therapy

Our licensed professional counselors provide an affirmative and confidential space for you to navigate your healing and growth journey. Our traditional therapy approaches are designed to work with individuals seeking support with (but not limited to):

*Anxiety * Depression * PTSD * Neurodiversity * Trauma * Social/Behavioral Challenges * Relational Difficulties * Overall Life Satisfaction * Grief * Adjustments/Transitions * Addictions *

Benefits to Traditional Therapy

  • Emotional Support

    Individual therapy provides a safe space to express feelings, helping you process emotions and reduce feelings of isolation.

  • Insight and Understanding

    Talk therapy helps individuals gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, fostering self-awareness and understanding of underlying issues.

  • Individualized Skill Strengthening

    Traditional therapy equips clients with practical tools and strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges effectively.

  • Relationship Improvement

    Enhance communication skills and interpersonal relationships by addressing patterns that may affect connections with others.

Contemporary Therapy

Contemporary Therapy provides an opportunity to experience new approaches to the traditional therapy model. If you are looking for a different experience with therapy, this may be the right path for you!

Not all therapists within The Healing Academy Collective offer these services. Please reach out to learn more about these opportunities.

Nature-Based Therapy

An immersive therapeutic approach that uses the natural environment to promote healing and connection. Guided by a Licensed Professional Counselor, this therapeutic practice allows clients to connect with the natural world to promote the healing process. By harnessing the calming and restorative effects of the outdoors, nature-based therapy enhances mindfulness, emotional transformation, and reduces the effects of stress and overwhelm. Ideal for individuals seeking an experience outside of the traditional office session that centers on set, setting, and intentional healing.

Walk & Talk Therapy

Walk & Talk Therapy combines traditional talk therapy with the benefits of walking outdoors. This unique approach allows clients to engage in conversation while enjoying movement in a natural setting. Guided by a Licensed Professional Counselor, clients will have the opportunity to integrate both physical and mental health. Sessions focus on mindfulness, intention, and integration of mind and body. Walk & Talk Therapy offers a unique and refreshing way to address mental health concerns while connecting to the physical body.

Expressive Arts Therapy

Expressive Arts Therapy refers to a variety of creative processing methods such as music, art, dance, mindfulness, journaling, storytelling, and other creative outlets. This method encourages individuals to explore their inner world through freedom, expression, and acceptance. Suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds, Expressive Arts Therapy provides a non-verbal means of communication, accessing different parts of the brain, and often unlocking untapped inner resources. Expressive Arts Therapy is a wonderful option for those creative spirits, interested in a different approach to mental health, or for those who may find traditional talk therapy challenging.

Sandtray Therapy

Sandtray Therapy is a powerful therapeutic technique that uses a variety of therapeutic grade sand, sand trays, and miniature figures to help individuals process experiences both verbally and non-verbally. Clients create worlds and/or narratives in the sand, allowing the freedom of certain parts of the brain (that are often eclipsed) the ability to do the processing. This can often unlock unconscious feelings and experiences, allowing the space to heal and grow. Sandtray Therapy promotes self-discovery, healing, and personal insight, making it a valuable tool for emotional and psychological growth.

Therapy Intensives

This type of brief-therapy is ideal for those seeking immediate support or quick resolution to a particular issue. Therapy Intensives (TI’s) can vary in focus and therapeutic modalities based of individual goals and presenting challenges. This format allows clients to engage in deep exploration and problem-solving within a condensed timeframe on a particular challenge. By providing personalized strategies and actionable insights, Therapy Intensives (TI’s) offer highly individualized and prescriptive plans intended to reach desired outcomes. Client’s often experience enhanced awareness, clarity, and the tools necessary to reach personal goals. TI’s offer convenient option for busy lifestyles, those waiting to get into traditional therapy, and those hesitant about committing to longer-term therapy.

Benefits to Non-Traditional Therapy

  • Individualization

    Therapy is tailored to clients’ unique preference and needs.

  • Engagement

    Non-traditional therapy engages clients in innovative ways, often increasing motivation and participation.

  • Holistic Approach with Cultural Relevance

    Addressing the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of well-being. Integrating physical and mental health.

  • Supplemental Support

    Non-traditional therapy compliments traditional therapy, providing additional avenues for healing and expression.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • In group therapy, participants can expect a supportive and safe environment where they can share their experiences and feelings with others facing similar challenges. Sessions are led by a trained therapist who facilitates discussions, encourages participation, and ensures a respectful atmosphere.
    Participants will engage in open dialogue, learn from others' perspectives, and develop new coping strategies. While the experience can be emotionally intense, it also fosters connection and validation, helping individuals feel less isolated in their struggles. Overall, group therapy promotes personal growth and insight through shared experiences.

    During a workshop, participants can expect a structured and interactive environment focused on specific topics, such as stress management, emotional resilience, and communication skills. These workshops often include discussions, activities, and exercises designed to encourage participation and practice new skills.
    Participants will have the opportunity to learn from both the facilitator and peers, engage in hands-on activities, and gain practical tools that can be applied to everyday life. The atmosphere is supportive and collaborative, allowing for personal reflection and growth within a group setting.

  • The cost of therapy is determined by each clinician. Before your session, you will receive a clear explanation of the fees involved. Some clinicians can accept insurance; however, this varies by provider. If you wish to use insurance, we recommend contacting your insurance company directly to confirm whether our providers are in your network. This will help ensure you have the most accurate information regarding coverage and costs.

  • The Healing Academy

    PRACTICE POLICIES

    APPOINTMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS

    Please remember to cancel or reschedule 24 hours in advance. You will be responsible for the entire fee if cancellation is less than 24 hours.

    The standard meeting time for therapy sessions is 53 minutes. It is up to you, however, to determine the length of time of your sessions. Requests to change the 53-minute session needs to be discussed with the therapist in order for time to be scheduled in advance.

    A $10.00 service charge will be charged for any checks returned for any reason for special handling.

    Cancellations and re-scheduled session will be subject to a full charge if NOT RECEIVED AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. This is necessary because a time commitment is made to you and is held exclusively for you. If you are late for a session, you may lose some of that session time.

    TELEPHONE ACCESSIBILITY

    If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress, you can quickly reach confidential support by calling or texting 988, or chatting online at 988lifeline.org. Help is available 24/7. You're not alone—support is just a call or text away. 
    If you need to contact your therapist between sessions, please leave a message through voice mail. We are often not immediately available; however, we will attempt to return your call within 24 hours. Please note that Face- to-face sessions are highly preferable to phone sessions. However, in the event that you are out of town, sick or need additional support, phone sessions are available.
    If a true emergency situation arises, please call 911 or any local emergency room. 

    SOCIAL MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATION

    Due to the importance of your confidentiality and the importance of minimizing dual relationships, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former clients on any social networking site (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc). We believe that adding clients as friends or contacts on these sites can compromise your confidentiality and our respective privacy. It may also blur the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship. If you have questions about this, please bring them up with your therapist.

    ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

    We cannot ensure the confidentiality of any form of communication through electronic media, including text messages. If you prefer to communicate via email or text messaging for issues regarding scheduling or cancellations, we will do so. While we will try to return messages in a timely manner, we cannot guarantee immediate response and request that you do not use these methods of communication to discuss therapeutic content and/or request assistance for emergencies.

    TERMINATION

    Ending relationships can be difficult. Therefore, it is important to have a termination process in order to achieve some closure. The appropriate length of the termination depends on the length and intensity of the treatment. Your therapist may terminate treatment after appropriate discussion with you and a termination process if it is determined that the psychotherapy is not being effectively used or if you are in default on payment. We will not terminate the therapeutic relationship without first discussing and exploring the reasons and purpose of terminating. If therapy is terminated for any reason or you request another therapist, we will provide you with a list of qualified professionals to treat you. You may also choose someone on your own or from another referral source.

    Should you fail to schedule an appointment for five consecutive weeks, unless other arrangements have been made in advance, for legal and ethical reasons, we must consider the professional relationship discontinued.

    Please contact our office administrative staff with any questions or concerns regarding scheduling, communication, billing, or general inquiries.

    office@healingacademymo.com