Find a Therapist in Rolla, MO

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I have worked in the social services field for two decades. I received my Master of Science in Social Work in 2012 from the University of Texas at Arlington, and I completed my Doctor of Social Work in 2023 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I have specialized training in complex developmental trauma and attachment, supporting the mental health needs of autistic people, and working with children, teens, and young adults. During my time as a social worker and therapist, I have provided services in multiple settings, including community mental health, private practice, residential treatment, and pediatric hospitals. Over the years, I have been asked many times why I became a therapist, and there have been a number of answers I have given. But one of them has always remained the same: I know what it is like to be hurting and not know what to do or who to turn to. My goal is to provide a space where your concerns can be worked on safely and openly.

Life is a journey with many obstacles along the way. We may find ourselves struggling with difficult or broken relationships, illness, the death of a loved one or unresolved issues from our childhood. At times we might feel anxious, confused, depressed and even hopeless and we don't know where to turn to find relief. Struggles and challenges are part of the human condition and sometimes we need a little assistance to overcome them. I am passionate about helping people get in touch with their emotional and spiritual selves, and acquire tools for self-growth, for reducing anxiety and depression and for improved relationships. In a comfortable and safe environment we can collaborate in exploring the issues that affect you and the obstacles that hold you back from realizing your highest potential. Combining several modalities my approach to therapy is custom tailored to meet each individual's unique needs. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions or if you would like more information on my approach to therapy.

Finding the right therapist is like finding the right sweater or the perfect pair of jeans. And sort of like shopping, it's surprisingly kind of hard. Therapists love to talk about doing "the work," the act of digging up our stuff, ironing it out, and facing it. We call it work because it is laborious! But also like shopping, therapy can be: joyous, fun, creative, deep, empowering, liberating, and exciting. This is the core belief from which I approach my practice. As a trauma therapist with more than 5 years of experience and also an avid knitter, I value the slow, beautiful process of healing and creating. Whether you're dreading starting over with a new therapist and rehashing your story, or you've never been to therapy before and feel adrift at sea in a world of possibilities, I am here to be a guiding light. Let's discuss what kind of fit I might be for you, how I can help you weave in new insights and forge new connections in your life, and how we might together make lasting change.

My overall goal in therapy is to assist you in being as healthy as possible physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. I believe all people are created with a need for purpose and meaning, a need for significant connection with others, and a capacity for growth. Thus I am committed to providing quality mental health care to assist you in achieving these goals. : The purpose of treatment may include relieving distress; decreasing symptoms of a mental or emotional disorder; improving one's mood, self-esteem, or overall well-being; working through trauma or loss; working to improve significant relationships; or learning better coping skills for life's challenges. As such, psychotherapy is not an exact science and it is not like a visit to a medical doctor, but rather requires your active participation in identifying problems and goals, and working to make changes. In order for therapy to be most successful, I will at times ask you to take specific steps to work on the issues we discuss, both during our sessions and in the time in between our appointments. I will work to create a safe setting in which you feel respected and accepted in order for you to openly discuss issues which may be at times personal and uncomfortable. I will be sensitive to the pacing and timing of these discussions to maximize a therapeutic result. Progress depends on many factors including motivation, effort, and how well we work as a team. Additionally, therapy at times involves unpleasant feelings and addressing issues that initially may be difficult, even painful. The changes you make may impact your relationships, your functioning on the job or at home, or your understanding of yourself. Some of these changes may be temporarily distressing. Whenever possible, we will anticipate these risks and discuss them throughout the course of therapy. Together we will work to achieve the best possible results for you.

Specializing in Child, Adolescent & Family Counseling. Is your child or teen struggling with Defiance or challenges at home or school related to Attention-DeficitHyperactivity Disorder? Or maybe paralyzed by symptoms of anxiety or depression? Or do you, as a well intentioned parent, feel like your family is falling apart before your eyes thanks to poor communication or ineffective discipline methods?

My Philosophy is derived from a strength based and personal growth paradigm. Re-connecting to the "authentic self" helps Identify the unique strengths one contains to challenge and manage their issues. I often utilize personal growth tools to help clients address their concerns from a "broaden and build" perspective. When life's challenges require more of you than you feel able to produce, growth is often required to process through the issues. Utilizing your identified strengths often yields an expanded capacity! Life's transitions are often the perfect time to re-calibrate and grow! The customized Personal Growth & Life Path programs I offer are evidence based and has been in ABC, CBS, NBC & FOX news journals. For more Information, Please visit https:www.personalempowermentinstitute.net or https:www.midlifebydesign.org

Starting therapy or looking for a new therapist can feel like a big step. You may feel nervous about opening up, unsure of what to say, or wonder if what you’re experiencing is “bad enough” for therapy. You don’t have to be in crisis or have everything figured out to ask for support. Whatever you’re carrying, big, small, or somewhere in between, there is room for it here. I work with adults navigating substance use concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and other difficult life experiences. I also take a trauma-informed approach, creating space to explore what you’ve experienced and the ways you’ve learned to cope without judgment or shame. Together, we’ll look at these patterns with curiosity and compassion while finding realistic ways to move forward. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you notice your thoughts and feelings without letting them have the final say in what you do next. Together, we’ll practice responding in new ways and taking meaningful steps toward the life you want. Most importantly, I want you to feel comfortable being yourself without worrying about saying the “right” thing. We’ll go at a pace that works for you, making room for honesty, difficult conversations, awkward moments, laughter, and everything else that may come up.

Tim Bizelli Counseling LLC is made up of a group of Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and licensed clinical social workers with 65+ years of combined experience in the mental health field. Our goal is to help clients reach their optimum functioning and meet the mental health goals they set with each individual counselor. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling in this diverse practice. Our counselors bring genuine compassion, empathy, and motivation to be a viable resource to clients and to the community. Tim Bizelli Counseling LLC is made up of a group of Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and licensed clinical social workers with 65+ years of combined experience in the mental health field. Our goal is to help clients reach their optimum functioning and meet the mental health goals they set with each individual counselor. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling in this diverse practice. Our counselors bring genuine compassion, empathy, and motivation to be a viable resource to clients and to the community. We work with concerns such as anger management, self-harm and injury, relationship issues, men’s issues, women’s issues, mood challenges, thought challenges, stress management, anxiety, divorce care, parental issues, marital issues, family issues, suicidal ideation, teaching social skills to children and teenagers with Asperger’s, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and borderline personality. Our therapists will assist you in custom-making a treatment plan that’s unique to your background, strengths, and liabilities. We truly enjoy serving the wonderful people in Weldon Spring, Missouri, and St. Charles County, Missouri.

Hello and thank you for viewing my profile! I am a compassionate caring clinician who uses a client-centered approach. I can assist you in decreasing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, repetitive worried thoughts, feelings of inadequacy, advocating for yourself to improve your quality of life, and creating a life worth living that is in line with your values and the unique person that you are. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, hopelessness, feeling worthless, down in the dumps, and wondering if you can ever enjoy life and experience some sense of happiness again, I am here to help. If you would like to talk to someone in hopes of getting support, guidance, and a commitment to improving your quality of life, I understand and I can help. I will provide you with a safe space to explore, process, and talk about hard things (and not-so-hard things too!).

I’m a trauma therapist providing trauma therapy for women in St. Louis, Missouri, offering in-person and online sessions. I integrate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, sometimes called eye movement therapy, the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), and somatic therapy to work beyond surface-level coping, especially when traditional talk therapy has not created the change you are looking for. EMDR therapy works at a deeper level. It can often help reduce symptoms more efficiently by processing what is underneath, not just talking about it. This allows for meaningful shifts in how you feel and respond, so you are not stuck in the same patterns. My style is calm, grounded, and direct, supporting real, lasting change so you can feel more regulated, confident, and able to move through your life with greater clarity and ease.