Schizophrenia Therapists in Columbia, MO

Primebridge Psychiatric Care provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for individuals experiencing schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders. Treatment focuses on symptom stabilization, improved functioning, and supporting long-term mental health and quality of life.

I support individuals with schizophrenia by helping them manage symptoms, improve functioning, and enhance quality of life. Together, we develop coping strategies, routines, and emotional regulation skills to navigate daily challenges. My approach emphasizes understanding, resilience, and building a supportive environment for growth and stability.

Having a background in substance use disorders and working at the VA means I have a great deal of experience working with individuals psychotic disorders. If you have schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder I will work with you to challenge and manage delusional thoughts and hallucinations to improve your ability to function in daily life. We will work together to find ways to manage hallucinations and delusions without letting these experiences dominate your life.

Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders can have profound effects on peoples' lives. However, therapy can be a very helpful addition to medication and other treatments. I have experience treating psychotic disorders using Psychodynamically-Oriented Supportive Therapy (POST) and other approaches. I have also published professional works on both hallucinations and delusions. Please note that I only do individual therapy (i.e., not couple's or family therapy).

I provide a tailored therapy approach for addressing schizophrenia that is based on your specific goals. I draw on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (CBT).

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.

Gender ID

	67%	Male
	33%	Female

Session Type

	75%	In Person and Online
	25%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

75%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Existential / Humanistic Therapy
50%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
38%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
38%	Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
38%	Motivational Interviewing (MI)
38%	Psychodynamic Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
63%	Senior
63%	Young Adult
13%	Teen

Client Focus

50%	Men
50%	Persons with Disabilities
38%	LGBTQ+
38%	Military / Veterans
25%	Christian

Schizophrenia therapists in Columbia, MO

Chileme U Ochulor

Dr. Trey Cole

Jacqueline Elster

Dr. Brian Sharpless

Scot Seitz