Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Columbia, MO
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Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
From one highly sensitive person to another, it can be a crazy world out there. Two things that I've found helpful:
1st, resiliency training: Although our bodies can react to things that other people might brush off, Somatic Experiencing can help build up our ability to settle our stress and activation levels. That party might still be uncomfortably loud, but it's more tolerable when you have confidence that you can quickly find comfort again once you leave.
2nd: Boundary training and asking for what you want: As we get better at knowing what would help us feel more comfortable, and better at asking for it, we can start to re-shape our environment to feel better. Then as we feel better, and as our loved ones know how to help us, we are more resourceful, more able to connect with others, and more able to be the people we want to be in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO (Online Only)
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Christina Song
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT-S
I work with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) from a strengths-based, nervous system–informed perspective. High sensitivity is not a flaw or diagnosis—it reflects a deep capacity for awareness, empathy, and emotional processing. In a world that often rewards speed, productivity, and emotional numbing, HSPs can feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or chronically depleted.
In therapy, we focus on understanding your sensitivity, supporting regulation, and creating boundaries that honor your capacity rather than push against it. Our work may include exploring sensory overwhelm, emotional attunement, relational dynamics, and the impact of chronic stress or trauma on a sensitive nervous system. Therapy becomes a space to build self-trust, reduce shame, and develop sustainable ways of living and relating that allow your sensitivity to be a source of wisdom, connection, and resilience—not exhaustion.
10 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
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Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
If you are highly sensitive, you may feel things deeply and get overwhelmed more easily by conflict, noise, or constant demands. We can treat sensitivity as a temperament, not a flaw, and work on practical ways to manage overstimulation. This often includes boundaries, nervous system regulation, and improving how you navigate relationships and stress so you can feel steadier without having to shut down who you are.
25 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
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Owelleth Mental Health
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MedFT
I work with highly sensitive individuals to better understand their nervous systems, reduce overwhelm, and turn sensitivity into a strength rather than a liability.
10 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO
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Dr. Dawnn R. Meiers
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Welcome, my highly sensitive sisters, empaths, introverts, and tender creatives! I'm here with (and for) you. When we can't change the environment around us, we can cultivate skillfulness, practice self-compassion, and engage with nature as a place of refuge.
19 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, MO (Online Only)
Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, the flagship state university, as well as several other colleges, giving it a pronounced college-town character and a mental health landscape significantly shaped by the needs of a large and diverse student population navigating academic pressure, identity, and the transition to adulthood. The MU School of Health Professions and Missouri Psychiatric Center contribute to the city's mental health professional resources, and a well-developed private therapy sector serves both the university community and permanent residents. The city has a generally progressive and intellectually engaged culture with a positive attitude toward therapy, and LGBTQ+ affirmative care is more accessible here than in many other parts of Missouri. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic and identity stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and the particular experiences of a university community navigating complex social terrain in a politically divided state.
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Columbia, MO Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Columbia, MO average 18 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (52%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (44%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 52% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Christian |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |