applied_counseling

applied_counseling Counseling services that include working with children, adolescents and adults that are struggling with mental health concerns.

Sessions are self-pay and by appointment only. Call, email or message for more details. I enjoy my role, as a counselor, in providing a safe and compassionate place for individuals to feel seen and heard. I enjoy working with individuals that are aware that they need to do something different but aren't sure what the next step is. This could be parents concerned about their child's behavior, needs

at school, adolescents and adults going through life transitions, mental health concerns or just needing a safe space to talk and process life. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health needs and also have over 10+ years of experience in the public education system. Some of my specializations include working with children, adolescents and adults that are struggling with: depression, anxiety, ADHD, school issues, relational issues, grief and loss, adjustment to change, life transitions and other mental health concerns.

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline.It doesn’t care how strong you are, how busy you stay, or how much you “should be over i...
04/23/2026

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline.

It doesn’t care how strong you are, how busy you stay, or how much you “should be over it.”

Some days it looks like tears.
Some days it looks like irritability.
Some days it looks like feeling… nothing at all.

All of it is valid.

Grief isn’t something you fix—
it’s something you learn to carry differently over time.

If you’re in it right now:

You’re not behind.
You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re human.

And you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🖤

There has been a lot going on with new office changes and making the move BUT gotta make time for some fun too!Fun night...
04/19/2026

There has been a lot going on with new office changes and making the move BUT gotta make time for some fun too!

Fun night being able to sponsor and support a great cause! Grateful for the opportunity to be a part of surrounding area and community events!

Where are my 90s grunge-loving, alternative friends at?Anyone still moved by the blissful notes of Mazzy Star, Weezer, S...
04/16/2026

Where are my 90s grunge-loving, alternative friends at?

Anyone still moved by the blissful notes of Mazzy Star, Weezer, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr., Oasis, Radiohead???

Interesting read about why the music of your adolescence still resonates deeply!

Psychologists explain why the songs you loved between thirteen and eighteen feel more emotionally powerful at sixty than anything you've heard since — it's not nostalgia, it's how memory and identity were being built simultaneously - The Expert Editor
https://experteditor.com.au/blog/gb-a-psychologists-explain-why-the-songs-you-loved-between-thirteen-and-eighteen-feel-more-emotionally-powerful-at-sixty-than-anything-youve-heard-since-its-not-nostalgia-its-how-memory-and-identity-w/

Proud to be a sponsor for this fun event supporting Scarlett this Saturday night!!!!💪 Looking forward to a fun evening o...
04/15/2026

Proud to be a sponsor for this fun event supporting Scarlett this Saturday night!!!!

💪 Looking forward to a fun evening of body slams and mayhem and raising money for a worthy cause!

👍 Thanks for the opportunity to partner with you!

Adulthood is wild!🤪No one really tells you how to:• manage stress without shutting down• set boundaries without feeling ...
04/14/2026

Adulthood is wild!🤪

No one really tells you how to:

• manage stress without shutting down
• set boundaries without feeling guilty
• keep it all together when you’re actually not okay

So you just… figure it out as you go.

And sometimes “figuring it out” looks like:

•scrolling to avoid your thoughts
•overthinking every conversation
•saying “I’m fine” when you’re absolutely not

That’s where counseling comes in.

A place to:

🧠 sort through the noise
🧩 make sense of your patterns
🗣 say the things you don’t say anywhere else

You don’t have to do it by yourself!

Applied Counseling
417-413-4544

Therapy tip you didn’t expect: Get dirty!!! 🪴Not metaphorically. Literally.Science backs it—there’s actually a natural b...
04/09/2026

Therapy tip you didn’t expect:

Get dirty!!! 🪴

Not metaphorically.

Literally.

Science backs it—there’s actually a natural bacterium in soil (Mycobacterium vaccae) that can help boost serotonin levels which can help regulate mood, reduce anxiety and improve cognitive function.

What does this mean?

Your backyard might be doing more for your mood than your phone.

So if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just “meh”:

• Step outside
• Dig, plant, pull weeds, or just sit in the grass
• Let your brain take a break from screens and stress

Is dirt a replacement for therapy? Nope.

Is it a surprisingly solid sidekick? Yup.

So go ahead and get dirty!

Your body and mind will thank you!!!

New sign is up. New space is real. Which means… Yes, I officially know where I work now 👀After a lot of boxes, stress, s...
04/08/2026

New sign is up.

New space is real.

Which means…

Yes, I officially know where I work now 👀

After a lot of boxes, stress, second-guessing, and at least one “why did I think this was a good idea?” moment…the new spot is "official" official 🤣

This space was created with intention—for kids, teens, and adults to feel safe, seen, and heard.

Come as you are.

We’ll figure it out together.

(And yes, the sign makes it feel way more legit.)

Applied Counseling
819 N Main
Nixa MO 65714

Therapy thought:Everyone needs a hype person. 🗣📢Life gets loud with self-doubt, overthinking, and worst-case scenarios.A...
04/08/2026

Therapy thought:

Everyone needs a hype person. 🗣📢

Life gets loud with self-doubt, overthinking, and worst-case scenarios.

A good hype person helps turn the volume down on all that—and reminds you what’s actually true.

That's my daughter ❤️📣

Sometimes that’s a friend.
Sometimes that’s a parent.
Sometimes… it’s your therapist.

And sometimes, it’s learning how to become your own hype person.

🎤 Your inner voice matters.

Let’s make it one that’s actually on your team.

Today I had the opportunity to be part of Career Day at and , and I am so thankful for the invitation from JTSD counse...
04/07/2026

Today I had the opportunity to be part of Career Day at and , and I am so thankful for the invitation from JTSD counselor Mrs. Tyne Burns!

It’s always an honor to spend time with students, talk about mental health, and share what counseling really looks like (hint: it’s not just sitting on a couch saying “how does that make you feel?”… but also sometimes it is 😄).

I loved the great questions, the curiosity, and the chance to encourage the students to care for their minds just as much as anything else.

Thank you again for having me—I am cheering all of these students on as they discover who they want to be! 💙

Thanks to and for the opportunity to have some great looking co****le boards out this season!!!Therapy is basically co...
04/06/2026

Thanks to and for the opportunity to have some great looking co****le boards out this season!!!

Therapy is basically co****le… but for your feelings.

Some days you’re on fire—nothing but clean shots, airmail.... right in the hole.

Other days?

You miss the board entirely and wonder if you’ve ever held a bean bag before in your life.

And then there are those moments where you almost land it…but it just sits there on the edge like:

“Do I process this emotion or shove it down for later?” 😅

Here’s the thing—
no one plays a perfect game, and no one heals perfectly either.

It’s messy. It’s inconsistent.

But if you keep showing up and throwing the bags?
You’re getting better… whether it feels like it or not.

(And yes, talking about your feelings counts as a solid throw.)

Need a place to talk? Give me a call!

417-413-4544

This is goodbye....but definitely NOT the end!Over the last 3 years the Ozark office has been a space where people AND I...
03/27/2026

This is goodbye....but definitely NOT the end!

Over the last 3 years the Ozark office has been a space where people AND I have navigated change…
Turns out maybe I should’ve scheduled myself an appointment 🥲

Moving offices is exciting…until you realize you’re emotionally attached to:
• the chair that squeaks
• the spot on the wall you swear is “decor” not damage
• and the actual room where so many brave conversations started

Saying goodbye to this space is harder than I expected. A lot of life happened here—big breakthroughs, hard days, and more than a few “aha” moments (and probably some awkward first sessions too 😅).

But growth usually means packing up, feeling all the feelings, and moving forward anyway.

New space, same heart for what I do 💛
(And yes… I will absolutely need help figuring out where everything goes again.)

NEW office opens this Monday, March 30th, in Nixa, MO!

Signs are still being created and there will be some setting up in progress....but Applied Counseling will be in a new spot!

Applied Counseling LLC
819 N Main St.
Nixa MO 65714

See you soon friends!

Applied Counseling LLC has a few open spots for new clients!✔️ Kids✔️ Adolescents✔️Adults✔️Couples👏 Individual life coac...
01/08/2026

Applied Counseling LLC has a few open spots for new clients!

✔️ Kids
✔️ Adolescents
✔️Adults
✔️Couples

👏 Individual life coaching and relationship coaching is also available!

Got questions or want more details?

Call 417-413-4544

Address

819 N Main Street
Nixa, MO
65714

Telephone

+14174134544

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