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.

What Causes Insomnia? 15 Common Causes - Aspire Counseling - Columbia, MO 65201

If you frequently struggle with falling asleep at night, you’re not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, close to 20% of Americans suffer from some kind of sleep disorder. Not getting enough sleep can leave a person feeling tired, cranky and overall have a negative impact on mental health.

Symptoms of Insomnia

Picture of gray well made room with bed, bed table, and chair with yellow pillow. Are you experiencing insomnia? Check out these common causes. If it is interfering with your life, consider self-care therapy, anxiety treatment, or a range of other s…

Individuals suffering from insomnia experience difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting back to sleep when they wake up at a very early hour. These sleep disturbances cause stress and anxiety, and make every day activities like working, remembering, and thinking clearly very challenging. Insomnia also typically causes irritability and fatigue. Persistent insomnia may also be a contributing factor of depression.

Causes of Insomnia

Insomnia is a complex condition that is still being studied. So far we do know that there are certain conditions that make people more prone to insomnia:

– Age – people over 60 are more susceptible to insomnia

– Gender – females, on average, are more likely to have difficulty sleeping

– Depression can also make you more vulnerable to insomnia

The main causes of insomnia are:

– Jet lag

– Shift work

– Anxiety

– Grief

– Depression

– Stress

– Stimulants like nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol taken too soon before bed

– An overactive thyroid

– Steroid use

– Certain prescription medications (if you’re currently taking any, speak with your doctor about insomnia side effects)

– Restless leg syndrome

– Menopause and hot flashes

– Gastrointestinal conditions such as heartburn

– Conditions that make it hard to breathe like asthma and sleep apnea

– Chronic pain

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Counseling for Insomnia

Did you realize that counseling can help with insomnia? Mental health concerns and insomnia can turn into a “chicken and the egg” type situation where it’s hard tell which causes the other.

As I mentioned, depression is one of the most common causes of chronic insomnia. When depression is the culprit, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help. CBT targets the thoughts and actions that are disrupting your sleep night after night. This therapeutic strategy encourages good sleep habits while relieving anxiety.

A mental health therapist can also work with you on relaxation techniques that will both help you calm and prepare your body for sleep as well as meditation techniques that can help you let go of thoughts. When you let go of your thought and calm the mind, it can be easier to fall asleep. We also have sleep protocols our therapists can walk through to help improve your sleep.

Therapists recognize that each client is an individual with individual needs. One-on-one talking therapy will help a therapist determine the specific causes – in some cases there may be multiple culprits – and put together a comprehensive strategy for relief.

Starting Counseling

Did you know that counseling can be one way to treat insomnia? The truth is that mental health clinicians OFTEN talk about sleep in psychotherapy sessions. And we have tips and tricks that might be really helpful for improving your sleep. Maybe we’ll just talk about ways to help you sleep. Or perhaps we’ll need to look at anxiety that’s keeping you up or treat nightmares. Our approach will depend on your specific situation. If you are suffering from insomnia and would like to explore the benefits of counseling, please reach out to Aspire Counseling, our Columbia, MO area counseling clinic. We would be more than happy to discuss how one of our skilled mental health counselors may be able to help you get the rest you need.