3 Best Marriage Counselors in Columbia, MO

“Debi Hake is the owner and clinical director of the Marriage & Family Counseling Center, as well as a counselor and marriage therapist. Debi has a passion for helping individuals, marriages, and families achieve healthy lives and relationships and believes that emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual health all play a large part in creating healthy individuals, which creates healthy relationships. Her extensive experience was gained through work for various non-profit centers, community centers, and churches and her journey through an intense cancer battle and years of being a foster parent. Marriage & Family Counseling Center provides outstanding professional counseling services for individuals (4+), relationship counseling for couples in all stages of their relationship or marriage, and family counseling. They are a group practice with counselors who specialize in weddings, trauma, spiritual abuse, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, and addiction.”

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“Kacie Naros specializes in Gottman Method couples Therapy. Kacie earned her Master of Education in Counseling from Stephens College and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri. Her training and experience support an integrative approach that includes person-centered and mindfulness techniques to meet the unique needs of her clients. Her strengths include working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of complex trauma, depression, anxiety, or grief and couples who want to work on improving communication and connection. She’s an advocate for individuals who have experienced sexual assault and domestic violence, and she is an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.”

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“Joshua C Hulen obtained his Master's in Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri, focusing on Rehabilitation Counseling. Joshua's eclectic therapeutic approach incorporates Mindfulness Practice, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, The Nurtured Heart Approach, and Reality Therapy. He believes in the biopsychosocial model, understanding health and well-being as a systemic process. Joshua offers individual counseling, mindfulness training, EMDR, and life coaching through video chat. He prioritizes empowering his patients and creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere for them during treatment. Joshua approaches each patient with respect and compassion, actively listening to them and offering thoughtful suggestions to encourage reflection on life choices. He is available both in-person and online.”

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