Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Lake Waukomis, Missouri MO
Lake Waukomis Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
|
| 30% |
Male |
|
| 4% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 49% |
Online Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Stress |
| 65% | Self Esteem |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
We are proud to feature top rated Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Lake Waukomis. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Jennifer Kehrle
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I provide a warm, welcoming, safe judgement free space for clients to be themselves and feel comfortable expressing their deepest vulnerabilities in a manner that provides optimum healing.
14 Years Experience
Online in Lake Waukomis, MO Missouri (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Kirk Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I approach therapy as a practical and relational process rather than a set of techniques. People usually come in when long-standing ways of coping no longer fit their current life, even if those strategies once made sense. My work focuses on understanding how those patterns developed, how they continue to function, and how they can be reorganized in ways that support greater flexibility and self-direction. Change matters to me as it shows up in how a person lives, relates, and responds outside the therapy space.
10 Years Experience
Online in Lake Waukomis, MO Missouri (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Merritt Posten Benz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW, CDWF, MCLC
I am drawn to raw unfiltered courage. Going to therapy a brave choice and it takes tenacity and grit to feel differently and make changes in our lives. When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we become the author who writes the brave new ending. Together we will examine the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are holding you back identify the new choices and practices that will move you toward more authentic and wholehearted living. Rarely is that decision a whim or an impulse, and most likely you've been thinking about this for a while. Now here you are; being curious and maybe nervous and scared at the same time. In my opinion - that is bravery and brave things are rarely comfortable, but always worth trying.
Whether you are looking to make a shift in your relationships, provide help and guidance for your children, or you have reached a point in your own life where you no longer want to "figure it out alone"- you have come to a good place to get moving. It can get better.
We all struggle at times - with anxiety, depression, and stress - along with the circumstances in our lives that contribute to these feelings. The "feelings" themselves are never wrong. Where we get into trouble (and can feel stuck in them) is when we can't make sense of it all and isolation creeps in. You're not in this alone.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lake Waukomis, MO
Online in Lake Waukomis, MO Missouri
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dr. Leigh Anne Randa
Psychologist, PhD
A human being, by nature, is full of contradictions. I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is essential to the therapy process. The experience of "feeling" seen, or felt, or heard, is the beginning of healing. Knowing that while you are unique, you are not alone. My belief is that strong therapy starts with the therapeutic relationship.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lake Waukomis, MO
Online in Lake Waukomis, MO Missouri
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with understanding—of ourselves, our patterns, and the biological and emotional systems that shape how we experience the world. I work with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of concerns, integrating clinical experience, psychological insight, and education about how the brain and nervous system function under stress, trauma, and emotional strain.
Throughout my career in community mental health, private practice, medical settings, and teaching, I have worked with people facing complex emotional and relational challenges. These experiences have shaped a practical, compassionate, and direct style that focuses on helping clients understand why they feel and react the way they do, while developing concrete skills for change. I believe therapy is not only about symptom relief but about increasing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the ability to navigate life with greater clarity and intention.
My work often includes helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses. By learning how to regulate the nervous system and tolerate uncertainty, individuals can respond more thoughtfully rather than react automatically. I aim to create a collaborative and respectful therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult experiences, retell their stories when needed, and move toward a stronger sense of stability and self-understanding.
Therapy is a process of growth, accountability, and compassion. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, my goal is to help them build insight, resilience, and a more grounded sense of who they are and how they want to live.
16 Years Experience
Online in Lake Waukomis, MO Missouri (Online Only)