Counseling Associates

Counseling Associates Counseling Associates is an all-woman owned private mental health practice in Columbia, MO.

06/19/2026

“Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.”
— Mariska Hargitay

Healing isn’t a straight line. Some days feel easier than others, and that’s okay. Reaching out for support is not a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of strength.

06/18/2026

“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.”
— Dan Millman

Sometimes our minds convince us that every thought deserves our attention. The truth is, thoughts are not facts. Learning to observe them without judgment can be one of the most powerful steps toward healing and peace.

“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.”— Sophia BushYou don’t have to have it ...
06/17/2026

“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.”
— Sophia Bush

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You can celebrate how far you’ve come while still working toward where you want to be.

✨Clinician Spotlight: Lucinda Levings, LPC Meet Lucinda: Therapist, traveler, and proud Girl Scout Gold Award recipient ...
06/09/2026

✨Clinician Spotlight: Lucinda Levings, LPC
Meet Lucinda: Therapist, traveler, and proud Girl Scout Gold Award recipient

With more than 20 years of experience in the mental health and substance use fields, Lucinda has supported individuals in a variety of roles, including Youth Specialist, Community Support Worker, Counselor, and Family Counselor.

Through it all, she has found her home in private practice, where she enjoys helping children, adolescents, college-age students, adults, and couples navigate life's challenges and discover their strengths.

Lucinda is also a Missouri State Approved Clinical Supervisor and has specialized training in Brainspotting Phase 1, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, trauma, anxiety disorders, ADHD/ADD, mood disorders, codependency, SMART Recovery, and substance use treatment.

Her approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and highly adaptable, allowing her to meet clients where they are and provide support that feels authentic, individualized, and empowering.

A few things about her:
• Current goal = Visiting all 50 states and as many National Parks as possible 🌎
• Self-care = Reading a good book and spending time with her cats 📚🐱
• Hobbies = Cross stitching, traveling, attending concerts, and reading ✈️🎶
• Favorite season = Autumn 🍂
• On the weekends you'll find her = Sleeping in, spending time with her husband, and relaxing on the porch while enjoying nature 🌿
• Something that always makes her smile = Her husband and her cats, Easter and Lynx 🐾
One of her favorite quotes:

"Do or do not. There is no try." — Yoda
Lucinda is amazing at helping clients find hope, healing, and resilience as they work through life's struggles. 🤍

📍In person and telehealth openings now!
🤍 Accepts UMR, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Cigna, and self-pay clients

✨Clinician Spotlight: Sydney Meyer, PLPCMeet Sydney: craft-loving, community-building, caffeine enthusiast 🤍When Sydney ...
06/02/2026

✨Clinician Spotlight: Sydney Meyer, PLPC

Meet Sydney: craft-loving, community-building, caffeine enthusiast 🤍

When Sydney isn't supporting clients, you'll likely find her exploring the Farmer's Market, walking downtown with a friend, getting creative with crafts, or hunting for unique treasures while thrifting and antiquing. She's a Scorpio (with a tattoo to prove it), and she's always happy with anything salty, crunchy, and caffeinated

Sydney brings experience working with adolescents, teens, college students, adults, and older adults in community mental health settings. She is passionate about helping clients ages 13 and up, with a special interest in working with college students and adults diagnosed with ADHD.

Her approach is rooted in building genuine connections and creating a space where clients feel safe, validated, and understood. Using a client-centered approach and drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sydney helps clients explore their experiences, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward meaningful growth and healing.

Sydney believes that being able to connect with people where they are is one of the greatest joys of being a therapist. She is passionate about building strong therapeutic relationships and fostering a sense of community, support, and belonging for every client she works with.

Sydney currently accepts Healthy Blue Medicaid, Home State Health Medicaid, Cigna, and private pay.

We are so proud to have Sydney on our team! 🤍🩵

Stress shows up in so many ways we don’t see coming. For some, it looks like exhaustion, overwhelm, irritability, or fe...
05/26/2026

Stress shows up in so many ways we don’t see coming. For some, it looks like exhaustion, overwhelm, irritability, or feeling stuck. You deserve support.

Our practice is accepting clients for in-person and telehealth appointments. Come be seen, heard, and supported. 🤍

Call or text 573-874-8818, or complete the form on our website to get help today!

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice wil...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Counseling Associates, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

✨Clinician Spotlight: Josh Cook, LCSW Meet Josh: coffee-fueled, music enthusiast, and always down for a family game nigh...
05/20/2026

✨Clinician Spotlight: Josh Cook, LCSW

Meet Josh: coffee-fueled, music enthusiast, and always down for a family game night 🤍

When Josh isn’t supporting clients, you’ll likely find him listening to music, grabbing coffee (or several), taking a walk on his lunch break, spending time with family, or snacking on Nilla Wafers. He’s a fall fan through and through, and says weekends lately have been all about discovering new cooperative board games with the family

Josh has spent much of his career in the mental health field, with experience supporting individuals in community mental health, outpatient settings, and working with those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He has worked with adolescents through older adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, substance use, and major life transitions.

His treatment approach includes evidence-based practices such as CBT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, EMDR, and DBT — helping clients build coping skills, process trauma, and move toward healing in a supportive, compassionate environment

With a strong background in trauma work and years of experience across different populations, Josh brings both knowledge and empathy into the therapy space, creating a place where clients feel understood and supported on their journey ✨

✨Clinician Spotlight: Alexandra Weimer, PLPCMeet Alexandra: Swiftie, proud Leo ♌, and your go-to hype girl for healing a...
05/15/2026

✨Clinician Spotlight: Alexandra Weimer, PLPC

Meet Alexandra: Swiftie, proud Leo ♌, and your go-to hype girl for healing and growth 🤍

When Alexandra isn’t supporting clients, you’ll likely find her listening to audiobooks, going for walks around her neighborhood, or grabbing a fun drink before a shopping trip. She’s a forever fall girlie, and says nothing makes her smile more than a hug from someone she loves ✨

Alexandra is passionate about working with pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She uses a Client-Centered approach along with CBT and Solution-Focused techniques to help clients feel seen, heard, and comfortable being their authentic selves.

When asked her favorite thing about being a therapist, Alexandra shared that she loves “getting to make connections with clients and work with them on their journey.” 💛

Her favorite quote:
“Life isn’t how to survive the storm, it’s about to dance in the rain.” – Taylor Swift ✨

Alexandra is currently accepting private pay clients in person and virtually! We are so excited to welcome her to our Counseling Associates team and cannot wait for clients to experience the warmth, compassion, and genuine connection she brings!

Address

3005 A Chinaberry Drive
Columbia, MO
65201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15738748818

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Counseling Associates posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category