The power to design your life is in you!
Empowerment Counseling in Columbia and throughout Missouri
Let’s be honest…
Life didn’t come with an instruction Manual, troubleshooting guide, or blueprint
Whether you are just trying to figure out how to make your voice heard in this world, or you have had a little trouble along the way (trauma, divorce, incarceration, etc.) we can help you explore how you are showing up, how you want to show up, and how to create a map of your own for the next stages of your life.
We’re here to support you with
Healing past wounds
Finding your place in this crowded world
Setting boundaries
Improving intimacy in relationships
Navigating the agreed upon rules for your specific relationship choices
We believe you don’t have to settle for someone else’s checklist
Maybe you are ready to stop people pleasing, or you are done chasing “The American Dream” as everyone else sees it. Maybe you want to walk away from decisions or habits that are no longer working for you. You get one life. If you aren’t sure how to make it your own, we are ready to help you.
Meet the team
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Chris Mawhinney, LPC (He/Him)
The funny one
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Anna Kirkley, LPC (She/her)
Empathetic Listener
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Steve Burbee, LPC
Connections and Choices
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Leslie Campbell-York, Counselor in Training (She/they)
Eccentric Non-comformist
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Alaina Younger, Counselor in Training (She/her)
Collaborative Confidant
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Specialties
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$120 per 45-55 minute session
We see adolescents age 16+ and adults on a one on one basis for a variety of reasons, including healing from old or new traumas and wounds, and the fall out of those things, including depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. Read more about trauma counseling here
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$120 per 45-55 minute session
It can be easy to fall into the belief that you “can’t” do what you want to do with life. Whether you think you aren’t good enough, or that someone else had all the power, there are things within your control and we can help you to identify those things. Your dreams and desires are not out of reach. Read more about empowerment counseling here
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$120 per 45-55 minute session
Of course all people face transitions, but women sure seem to face a lot of them, don’t they? Some are developmental like the transitions our bodies go through, and some are choices, like job changes and relationship statuses. Anna specializes in working with women in the transitional phases of life. Read more about counseling for women in transition here
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$150 per 1 hour session.
Chris sees couples for intimacy problems, communication concerns, unresolved arguments, and when necessary, divorce navigation. Read more about couples counseling here
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$120 for therapy sessions -
Other services depends on your needs.
Whether you need to complete parenting classes or anger management, stay in a relationship with a therapist for P&P or have some other mandate, we will work with you in a non-judgmental way. We still believe that your life is yours and your goals are yours. Let us partner with you. Read more about mandated services here
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There is no such thing as TMI in therapy. We are open to working with you regardless of your orientation, gender, monogamous vs. non-monogamous status. Likewise, if there is something you would like to change about your sexuality, including old hang ups, sexual disorders or paraphilias, we will work with you on that as well. .
Let’s make therapy simple…
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Get to work
We will hit the ground running with you. We have quick turn around for first appointments…No long waits here!
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See Change
You might be surprised how quickly you can start to see results. Yes, it could take time to really reach your goals, but change happens weekly!