what products do you offer?

Individual Therapy, EMDR, DBT, TF-CBT

what is your business address?

302 Campusview Dr Ste 201, Columbia, MO 65201, US

what payments do you accept?

Cash, credit card, health savings account - We are "out of network" with insurance providers but can provide a superbill you can use to try to get reimbursed for part of your expense.

What do you know about my business?

Aspire Counseling offers individual counseling for preteens, teenagers & adults through retirement. Our therapists specialize in trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy & grief counseling. We are LGBTQ+ affirming and work with clients of diverse gender, sexual orientation, culture, race & life experiences.

Do you accept reservations/appointments?

All counseling & therapy sessions are by appointment only.

How many employees work with your company?

We currently have 7 therapists at Aspire Counseling

What is Unique about your business?

We focus on providing high quality evidence based mental health services, because we believe you deserve counseling services that work so you can live life in a way that feels authentic to who you are as an individual.

What holidays are you opened for?

Each therapist decides their own hours and decides which days they will work. Therefore, while some therapists may see clients some holidays others may choose not to.

What insurance do you accept?

We are out of network for all health insurance plans but can provide a superbill upon request.

Are you taking new patients?

Yes! We have limited openings with some therapists right now. Please call our client care team at 573-328-2288 to find out if we have an opening with a therapist who might be a match for you.

Do you see patients on weekends?

We have very limited openings on weekends.

Is there a unisex restroom?

Unfortunately, there are only "male" and "female" bathrooms in our building. That said, we support you using whichever restroom you are most comfortable using.

Hello! At Aspire Counseling, we believe you deserve counseling that truly works. You can ask about what is unique about our business, our hours, what type of payments we accept, parking and more!

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Do you have any Deal/Coupons/Offers available?

We offer a very limited number of sliding scale appointment slots.

Do you have a wheelchair accessible restroom?

Our restroom is considered wheelchair accessible but does not have a push button to make opening the door easier.

Is your establishment kid-friendly?

While our business was originally designed to see kids 10 and older we now see a limited number of younger children, particularly if the main concern is anxiety or trauma.

Is your business pet friendly?

Generally no. However, clients have brought their pets in rare situations when it's relevant to the work being done in counseling sessions. We do have a dog that visits the office about once a week and of course welcome all service animals.

Do you offer free wi-fi?

We do not currently offer wi-fi for visitors.

Missouri Winter & Mental Health: 5 Tips | Online therapy

Winter in Mid Missouri can seem dreary and cold. It takes more effort to get out of the house and when we get a heavy snow or ice, people may stay inside for days on end. With less socialization, a decrease in exercise and lack of fresh air, it’s no wonder people begin to feel depressed and/or anxious! Here are a few tips for taking care of your mental health during the Missouri Winter.

Keep Moving

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Exercise is an important part of self care. After all, exercising releases the hormones responsible for making us feel happy. Not to mention, the feeling of accomplishment after a good workout is a great boost to the ego! Yet I know that exercise is harder in the winter. You don’t want to be miserable going for a walk in the freezing cold and even going to the gym sounds like a chore. In fact, as I’m writing this I’ve just come in from the snow and was very tempted to stay home and hide under the covers. However, finding a way to keep moving will really benefit your mental health. Consider following along to an exercise video you pull up online, go to a yoga class, get a personal trainer for extra motivation or just meet a friend at the ARC for a walk.

Get Sunlight and Fresh Air When Possible

The thing about Mid Missouri weather is that it’s constantly changing! Once in awhile we get a really mild day even in the middle of the winter. When that happens, head to Strawn Park for some Frisbee gold, go sit outside Jesse Hall and watch people walk around the columns or grab your children and head to Cosmo Park!

Keep a Consistent Sleep Schedule

With shorter days and colder weather often comes the temptation to sleep through the day. Try to set a consistent schedule so you get the sleep you need without over doing it.

Eat Healthier

It feels like I’m seeing more information pop up every week on the relationship between diet and mental health. Back2Basics has some excellent resources including an active Facebook page and offers pre made health meals (including excellent soups and crock pot meals that are very comforting in the cold weather!) for those of you living in Columbia.

Be Social

Even if you feel like hiding in your bed until Spring, try to push yourself to reach out to friends. You will likely feel better after a good visit. Grab coffee, go to a movie or simply pick up the phone and call someone for a chat.

Counseling in Mid Missouri

If you need a little extra help this winter, our therapists would be happy to talk to you about how counseling may help. A safe space awaits you in our office and we will match you with an accepting, empathetic and knowledgeable therapist to help you find your best self! Typically, Aspire Counseling therapists in Columbia, MO are ready to meet you where you are in your healing. To get started follow these simple steps:

1. Call 573-328-2288 or fill out our contact form.

2. Meet with one of our caring therapists for a free consultation.

3. Let’s work on your goals!

Other Mental Health Services at Aspire Counseling

Mindfulness and meditation for Mental Health Counseling is not the only service we offer at our Columbia, MO clinic. Other mental health services that Aspire Counseling provides include anxiety treatment, depression counseling, counseling for college students, counseling for caregivers, grief counseling, teen counseling, counseling for adults, LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling, DBT, trauma therapy for children and teens, counseling for sexual assault survivors, and online therapy. Contact us today!