Independence, MO 64050 Help & Support

Bobbi Mendes, a counselor specializing in mental health, offers services in Independence, MO. Mendes works with adults aged 18 to 65 and elders over 65. Mendes provides support for a range of concerns including addiction, alcohol and drug use, anxiety, depression, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship stress, spirituality, and student life. Services are offered to individuals in English (US). Mendes utilizes a diverse array of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma focused therapy, person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), attachment-based therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), eclectic therapy, humanistic therapy, integrative therapy, coaching, positive psychology, multicultural therapy, play therapy, somatic therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, and art therapy.

Valerie Rodriguez is a clinical social worker, LSCSW, providing therapeutic services in Independence, Missouri. She works with a diverse range of age groups, including toddlers (1 to 3), children (5 to 10), preteens (10 to 13), teenagers (13 to 18), and adults (18 to 65). Valerie supports individuals, families, and couples facing a range of concerns. Her areas of focus include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, parenting challenges, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and relationship stress. Valerie offers services in English (US). She integrates various therapeutic approaches into her practice, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma focused therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), family/marital therapy, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), family systems therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and play therapy.

Laurie Carpenter is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, LSCSW) and mental health counselor practicing in Independence, Missouri. She offers services to a diverse range of age groups, including children (5 to 10), preteens (10 to 13), teenagers (13 to 18), adults (18 to 65), and elders (65 and over). Laurie specializes in supporting individuals through trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her practice extends to individuals, couples, and groups. She utilizes a comprehensive array of therapeutic approaches, including Trauma Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eclectic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Coaching, Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Multicultural Therapy. Laurie provides all services in English.