Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Columbia, MO

Welcome! I am so happy you have taken the first step to healing. My name is Dzenana and I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, grief/loss, emotion regulation, suicidal ideation, and trauma. My master's is from University of Missouri-Kansas City. I have worked as a school counselor for 11 years before opening my own private practice. That gave me the opportunity to work not just with children, but also with parents as they navigate life stressors and raise their kids. My varied life experiences allow me to connect meaningfully with people to foster their growth. Whether you are struggling with deep past events or current daily life stress, I can work with you. If you are hesitant, give me just one hour. Let's get started!

Hi, I’m Victoria. I work with people who may look like they’re holding everything together on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling to set boundaries, feeling disconnected in relationships, or knowing what you want to change but having difficulty figuring out how to get there.

I bring over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. My goal is to create a space where you can be honest about what you're experiencing without feeling judged or pressured to have everything figured out.

Together, we’ll work to understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build practical tools for managing emotions and stress, and help you feel more confident navigating relationships, decisions, and everyday life.

I am a therapist and strategic behavioral‐health leader with more than a decade of experience supporting youth, families, and adults navigating complex trauma, transition, and systems involvement. My background spans emergency shelter work, foster‐care transition programs, community‐based counseling, and clinical supervision of multidisciplinary teams.

Clients often describe me as steady, collaborative, and deeply attuned to the stories people carry. I bring a trauma‐informed lens to every interaction, honoring the resilience people develop in the face of adversity. My work is shaped by years of program development, crisis intervention, and advocacy for underserved communities — and by a belief that healing grows in environments where people feel seen, safe, and respected.

I believe mental health care should feel collaborative, compassionate, and free of judgment. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your treatment journey.

I specialize in women's mental health, including anxiety, depression, pregnancy (antepartum), postpartum mental health, life transitions, and the unique emotional challenges women experience across different stages of life. Whether you're preparing for motherhood, adjusting after delivery, balancing career and family, or navigating everyday stress, I strive to provide personalized, evidence-based care tailored to your goals.

My approach is warm, patient-centered, and collaborative. I take the time to understand your story, educate you about your treatment options, and develop a plan that aligns with your values and lifestyle. I believe the best outcomes happen when patients feel empowered to participate in their care and have a provider they can trust.

I believe everyone has the capacity to grow, heal, and create meaningful change in their lives. I work with adults navigating alcohol and substance abuse, trauma, depression, stress, and relationship challenges in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where they feel safe being fully themselves.

Many of the clients I support feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed by stress, disconnected in relationships, or stuck in unhealthy coping patterns. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen emotional resilience, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

My name is Chana. I'm a licensed professional counselor in practice since 2012. I obtained my degree from UMSL and subsequently earned certificates in trauma/PTSD and in couples counseling/intimate relationship skills. I have experience working with couples and families as well as adolescents and adults struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety grief and other life challenges.

(Insurance is accepted for individual counseling but not for couples and family counseling)

There are seasons in our life when we realize that we need help. This isn’t because something is wrong with us, but rather a choice to not let life tear us down. As life changes, we can become overwhelmed, feel misunderstood, experience anxious thoughts, worry, and have fear of the unknown.While some people may brush these feelings off and ignore them, you chose to recognize them and do something about it. I’m proud of you and am happy to support you on this journey, because I too have been there.