Welcome to Restoration Therapy Services

Helping you find your way to a happier, healthier you!

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ABOUT US

Let's be real for a minute; you don't want "therapy." You want change. Lasting change that feels good. I can help you take action to change areas of your life that are causing you stress, and help you change your response to them. Learn how to express your thoughts, feelings, wants and needs clearly. Whether it's therapy for your tween or teen, family, or trauma-related, we can help you find your way to a happier, healthier you.

I offer a variety of methods to communicate; text, chat, email, video, virtual and live, in-person sessions. I’ll work with you via telehealth technology if you live anywhere within the state of Missouri, and I’ll meet with you in a semi-private public setting such as a park or café within St. Joseph city limits for a nominal additional fee.

My office atmosphere is comfortable, casual and cozy. I encourage you to settle in and relax while we talk, whether that means dimming the lights, reclining in the papasan chair, or snuggling with Grace, our hypoallergenic mini-Schnauzer therapy dog-in-training.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Tweens and Teens

Providing understanding and support for your child

Today’s adolescents face a host of issues, both old and new. Here are some of the things that Restoration Therapy Services can help them navigate:

  • Family Divorce/Separation
  • Custody Issues
  • Blended Family
  • Adoption
  • Victimization-Abuse/Neglect
  • Domestic Violence Exposure
  • Bullying/CyberBullying
  • Delinquency/truancy
  • Peer Pressure
  • Self-esteem
  • Anxiety/Depression
  • Cutting/Self-harm
  • Disordered Eating
  • Problematic Sexual Behaviors
  • Grief
  • Accidents/other trauma

Trauma

Helping you let go of the past, and the past let go of you.

Often after trauma, the brain replays the event(s) over and over in your mind. Here are a few of the things that Restoration Therapy Services can help settle down in your brain:

  • Military Service/Active Duty
  • Stressful/Toxic Work Environment
  • Domestic Violence
  • Victimization-Abuse/Neglect
  • Stress/Anxiety/Depression
  • Grief
  • Divorce/Separation
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Accidents/other trauma

Family Friction

Working together toward harmonious coexistence.

Facilitating open and respectful communication amongst family members is a daunting task, but Restoration Therapy Services is available to help with all of these and more:

  • Divorce/Separation
  • Post-Separation Co-Parenting
  • Custody issues
  • Blended Families
  • Adoption
  • Domestic Violence Recovery
  • Communication Difficulties



OUR SERVICES

1 Hour Psychotherapy

1:1 Session-Therapist and Client

1 Hour Family Psychotherapy

Couple/Family & Child Session with Therapist

1½ Hour Diagnostic Evaluation

1:1 Session-Therapist & Client
Completion of Assessments & Scoring
Review of Documents Diagnosis (if applicable)
Report and Recommendations

Custody Evaluation

3+ 1:1 Interview with each Parent/Significant Other
3+ 1:1 Non-Invasive Interviews with each Child
Interviews with Family Members and other Knowledgable Adults
Completion of Assessments & Scoring
Review of Documents
Report and Recommendations

Post-Separation Co-Parenting

15 Sessions
10 Sessions (5 each parent, 1:1 with therapist)
5 Sessions with Therapist and Parents
5 Hours’ Review of communication between Parents using OurFamilyWizard Account

Group Psychoeducation

Classes provied as requested
Mindfulness
Parenting
Substance Abuse
Domestic Violence
Signs of Trauma
Compassion Fatigue
Self-Care
Other Topics upon request

At this time, Restoration Therapy Services does not bill insurance. Here are some excellent reasons to pay privately for therapy:

  1. A diagnosis is not needed to treat a client. This means you won’t be labeled with a diagnosis that doesn’t truly “fit”.
  2. The course of treatment is agreed upon by the client and therapist, not dictated by an insurance company. This means no limits for session length, frequency, or depth.
  3. Therapy can be provided at the highest level of quality and confidentiality. Time saved writing and submitting documentation for repayment can be dedicated back to you. You can always request a receipt that you can submit for reimbursement. Let our staff know if you’d like to enroll in a service that sends invoices automatically to your insurance carrier.