McIntyre Psychological Services

02/20/2026

We are thrilled to welcome William Patrickus, Counselor Intern, to the McIntyre Psychological Services team! 🎉

William works with teens, adults, couples, and families, helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. He takes a collaborative, client-centered approach, using evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, CPT, and Motivational Interviewing.

As a wheelchair user, William brings lived experience with chronic pain and accessibility challenges, creating a compassionate and inclusive space where every client feels heard and understood.

Please join us in welcoming William to the team! 💙 We’re excited for the support, insight, and care he will bring to our clients.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1699717

An experienced group mental health practice serving multiple states to suit the needs of our clients.

02/17/2026

IT'S OFFICIAL. We're open at Lake of the Ozarks. 🎉💚Lake of the Ozarks—you asked for quality mental health care close to home. We heard you.McIntyre Psychological Services is NOW OPEN at Lake of the Ozarks and we are SO ready to serve this community.Meet AMY HICKMAN—the incredible therapist leading our Lake of the Ozarks location. Amy is warm, real, and exactly the kind of therapist you'd want in your corner when life gets hard. Amy is NOW accepting new clients and specializes in:
💚 Anxiety & depression
🕊️ Grief & loss
🧠 Trauma & PTSD
💔 Relationship & couples support
🔄 Life transitions
💭 And so much moreYou don't have to drive hours for quality mental health care anymore.It's right here. Right now. At the Lake. 💚

02/09/2026

Your guide to our services 💚
We know choosing a therapist is overwhelming. So here's a clear breakdown of what we offer and who we help.

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY:
✅ Anxiety & Depression
Evidence-based treatment for panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, and depression
✅ Trauma & PTSD
Trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, nervous system regulation
✅ Grief & Loss
Support for death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, and life transitions
✅ LGBTQ+ Affirming Care 🌈
Safe, affirming space for identity exploration, coming out, and relationship support
✅ Relationship & Couples Therapy
Communication skills, conflict resolution, rebuilding trust, deciding what's next
✅ Life Transitions
Career changes, divorce, relocation, identity shifts, empty nest, retirement
✅ ADHD, Anger Management, Codependency
Specialized support for these and other challenges

02/05/2026

Meet the team behind McIntyre Psychological Services 💚
We're not your typical therapy practice. We're a team of specialists who've built something different here—a place where expertise meets genuine care, where you're not just a client, you're a person with a story that matters.

Together, we serve:

Adults navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, LGBTQ+ affirming care
Individuals involved in the legal system needing forensic evaluations and treatment
Children and families (through our sister practice, WPA Kids)
Anyone who needs a therapist who truly SEES them

We're not here to fix you—you're not broken. We're here to walk with you as YOU do
the healing.

📍 Serving Missouri, Illinois, Virginia, Florida, Wisconsin & Vermont
💻 In-person + Telehealth
Ready to meet your therapist? Link in bio.

01/05/2026

🌟 Meet Heather Cox! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Heather to the McIntyre Psychological Services team! Heather is a second-year Master’s student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Central Methodist University, where she also earned her B.S. in Sociology. She is passionate about helping clients build self-awareness, manage emotions, and navigate life’s challenges using approaches like DBT and IFS.

Heather works with teens and adults both in person and online, creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can grow at their own pace.

Join us in welcoming Heather to the team! 💛

01/05/2026

Let's talk about something no one wants to admit: Not all therapists are the right fit.

So how do you know when it's not working? Here are the red flags:
🚩 They make you feel judged or ashamed. Therapy should be a safe space. Period. If your therapist is critical, dismissive, or makes you feel bad about your struggles, that's not okay.

🚩 They talk more about themselves than they listen to you. A little self-disclosure can build connection. But if every session becomes about THEIR life? That's a problem.

🚩 They don't respect your boundaries or pace. Good therapists meet you where you are. If they're pushing you too hard, too fast, or ignoring your requests to slow down—that's a red flag.

🚩 You consistently feel worse after sessions. Some discomfort is normal—growth can hurt. But if you're leaving EVERY session feeling drained, worse, or retraumatized? Something's wrong.

🚩 They push their personal beliefs onto you. Politics, religion, lifestyle choices—your therapist's job is to help YOU clarify YOUR values, not impose theirs.

🚩 They dismiss your concerns or feelings. "You're overreacting." "That's not a big deal." "Just think positive." These phrases have NO place in therapy.

🚩 There's no clear treatment plan or goals. If you've been going for months with no sense of direction or progress, it's time to reassess.

🚩 They violate professional boundaries. Following you on social media, texting outside of sessions, or any dual relationships? Major ethical violation.

The right therapist will:
✅ Make you feel heard, validated, and safe
✅ Respect your boundaries and pace
✅ Challenge you gently, never harshly
✅ Have a clear plan for your goals
✅ Create a space where you can be vulnerable without fear

If you're not getting that? You deserve better.
At McIntyre Psychological Services, we believe in the power of the right therapeutic relationship.
Ready to find a therapist who actually gets you? 💚 Link in bio to schedule.

12/24/2025

You can’t lock in if your mental health isn’t right.

Everyone’s focused on their goals for the new year—hitting the gym, building a business, leveling up. But if you’re running on anxiety, unresolved trauma, and burnout? Those goals aren’t going to stick.

Your lock in era starts with therapy. Not because you’re broken, but because you’re serious about actually showing up for yourself.

McIntyre Psychological Services offers therapy nationwide. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and actually get somewhere, link in bio.
Let’s lock in. 💚

12/08/2025

You’re not lazy. You’re not losing it. You’re not “just stressed.”
Burnout hits quietly… until it hits all at once.

If any of these signs feel familiar, that’s your reminder to slow down and reach out for support.
We’re here for you — in STL and virtually anywhere in the U.S.

Book a session today. Your healing starts here.

12/08/2025

The holidays aren't easy for everyone.

Grief doesn't take a holiday. It shows up at family gatherings, during gift exchanges, in the empty chair at the table. And that's okay. What you're feeling is valid.
We wrote this guide to help you navigate grief throughout the entire year—because every season brings its own challenges, and you deserve support no matter when grief shows up.

💚 ARTICLE LINK TO READ MORE: https://mcintyrepsychologicalservices.com/blog/grief-and-the-holidays

And if you need more than an article—if you need someone to walk this journey with you— McIntyre Psychological Services offers grief counseling nationwide. We're here to help you process your loss, navigate the hard days, and find ways to live with grief without being consumed by it.
You don't have to do this alone. We're here. 💚
📲 Link in bio to schedule grief counseling.

11/29/2025

SIGNS YOU ARE HEALING ↓↓↓

1. You're setting boundaries without guilt
2. You notice your triggers before you react
3. You're choosing yourself more often
4. Small things don't send you spiraling anymore
5. You can sit with uncomfortable emotions
6. You're attracting healthier relationships
7. You're kinder to yourself when you mess up
8. You feel safe being authentic

Healing looks different for everyone. Let us support your journey
Link in Bio ->

11/27/2025

Sarah is a compassionate and experienced therapist who blends cognitive-behavioral and behavioral approaches with Emotion-Focused and Feminist concepts. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support clients in recognizing readiness for change and setting meaningful goals.

Sarah values the therapeutic relationship deeply, believing that change begins when clients feel truly heard, understood, and free of judgment. She empowers individuals to challenge negative thought patterns, transform core beliefs, and better understand their emotions—helping them reduce distress and foster growth.

With over six years of experience in corrections and expertise supporting clients who have experienced trauma or are navigating addiction, Sarah is dedicated to providing empathetic, nonjudgmental care.