Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy in Missouri
Aspire Counseling is a dedicated mental health practice committed to helping individuals overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and OCD through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Our team of licensed therapists specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and other modalities tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. With a focus on creating a safe, affirming environment, we serve clients across Missouri through in-person sessions in Columbia and Lee's Summit, as well as online therapy.Our clinicians bring extensive experience in addressing complex mental health concerns, including LGBTQ+ affirming care, trauma recovery, and anxiety disorders. We prioritize personalized treatment plans that integrate the latest research with individual client values, ensuring a collaborative and compassionate approach to healing. As a practice, we emphasize transparency, client empowerment, and continuous professional development to maintain the highest standards of care.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
OCD Therapy
Trauma Counseling
LGBTQ+ Affirming Counseling
IFS Therapy
EMDR
Teen Counseling
Grief Counseling
DBT
Gender Affirming Letters
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized therapy for anxiety, OCD, and trauma with evidence-based approaches like ERP and IFS.
- Our therapists are trained in LGBTQ+ affirming care and neurodivergent-inclusive practices.
- We provide flexible treatment options including in-person and online therapy across Missouri.
- Our team prioritizes personalized care, integrating client values with clinical expertise.
- We emphasize measurable progress through structured assessments and goal-oriented counseling.
What people say
LGBTQ+ affirming
Specialized OCD treatment
Flexible telehealth options
Evidence-based approaches
Supportive environment
Services
OCD Treatment
Our specialized OCD treatment utilizes Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard approach for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized exposure hierarchies, gradually confronting feared situations while resisting compulsive behaviors. This evidence-based method helps clients build tolerance for uncertainty and reduce ritualistic patterns that interfere with daily life.
Anxiety Counseling
Anxiety counseling at Aspire Counseling addresses various anxiety disorders through cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and exposure therapy. Our therapists help clients identify anxiety triggers, develop coping strategies, and gradually face feared situations to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy employs evidence-based approaches like EMDR and IFS to help clients process traumatic experiences. Our clinicians create safe therapeutic environments for clients to explore trauma's impact, develop grounding techniques, and reprocess distressing memories to achieve symptom relief and emotional regulation.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Counseling
LGBTQ+ affirming counseling provides a safe, supportive space for queer and trans individuals to explore identity, navigate discrimination-related stress, and address mental health concerns. Our therapists offer both identity-specific and general mental health support while honoring clients' unique experiences and needs.
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Internal Family Systems therapy helps clients understand and harmonize different 'parts' of their psyche that contribute to emotional distress. This approach fosters self-leadership by helping clients build compassionate relationships with protective and wounded inner parts, promoting healing from trauma, anxiety, and self-criticism.
People
Jordan Lascuola
LCSW
Jordan specializes in helping teens and young adults navigate trauma, anxiety, and life transitions using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He creates a space for deep healing while meeting clients where they are, with particular expertise in LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent-affirming care for clients ages 14+.
Adam White
LPC
Adam specializes in Internal Family Systems therapy for adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, and depression. With advanced IFS training and a background in engineering, he brings unique perspective to helping clients understand internal conflicts and develop greater self-connection through mindfulness-based approaches.
Casey Jackson
LPC
Casey offers therapy for teens and adults addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He emphasizes therapeutic relationships and empowers clients through empathy, humor, and EMDR certification, providing both in-person and online sessions across Missouri.
Mikayla Wichern
LCSW
Mikayla specializes in anxiety, OCD, trauma, and grief counseling for adults and college students. She employs a direct approach with therapeutic humor, focusing on evidence-based treatments to help clients overcome persistent mental health challenges through both in-person and virtual sessions.
Alison Ballou
PLPC
Alison works with adults and college students addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and adoption-related concerns. As an emerging therapist, she focuses on EMDR and LGBTQ+ affirming care, bringing fresh perspective to evidence-based treatments for mental health challenges.
Questions
What types of therapy does Aspire Counseling specialize in?
Aspire Counseling specializes in evidence-based therapies including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, EMDR for trauma, and cognitive-behavioral approaches for anxiety and depression.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide online therapy services to clients throughout Missouri, offering flexibility for those who prefer virtual sessions or live in rural areas.
Are your therapists trained in LGBTQ+ affirming care?
Yes, our entire team provides LGBTQ+ affirming counseling, with specific therapists having advanced training in gender-affirming care and queer identity issues.
How do I start therapy at Aspire Counseling?
Begin by contacting our client care team for a free consultation, where we'll match you with a therapist based on your specific needs and treatment goals.
Do you treat trauma and PTSD?
Yes, we specialize in trauma treatment using EMDR, IFS, and other evidence-based approaches, with therapists specifically trained in addressing PTSD and complex trauma.
What are your therapy session rates?
Therapy sessions range from $80 to $150, with specific rates varying by therapist and session type. We operate as an out-of-network provider.
