Reagan Duenckel, PLPC

Reagan Duenckel, PLPC Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) under Katie Wooldridge, LPC @ Katie Wooldridge & Associates, Based in Boonville, MO.

Currently accepting clients for virtual therapy sessions for anywhere in Missouri. Contact me today to get started!

Gentle reminders for your Thursday morning 🩵
05/28/2026

Gentle reminders for your Thursday morning 🩵

Did you know that therapy doesn't have to be a long-term commitment? Some of us just need a quick reset, a check-in, or ...
05/26/2026

Did you know that therapy doesn't have to be a long-term commitment? Some of us just need a quick reset, a check-in, or want to keep things focused on one main issue.

You really can accomplish some goals in just 4-5 sessions if you're highly motivated and ready to tackle the challenge at hand.

This is perfect for a refreshing summer reset! AND- it would actually likely be cheaper than that weekend getaway you swear would solve all of your problems (because let's be honest...no it won't- the problems are always still there when you return).

if you are highly motivated for change and eager to find some ways to improve life now so that you feel like you might enjoy the summer for once-- NOW is the time to reach out.

I have some availability for a few short-term therapy clients where we can focus on those acute goals during June and July.

Sound like a good fit for you? Reach out today!

***Brief or short-term therapy is NOT suited for everyone. It is certainly more surface level and not meant to unpack any trauma or change chronic behaviors. If you're looking to do that-- that's GREAT- just know we will need more than a few sessions to help you successfully accomplish your goals.

***My schedule does not automatically guarantee an opening at a specific time- it just gives you insight into the potential availability for session booking times.

Let’s talk about tattoos for a minute. Yes, I’m a therapist. Yes, I offer for you to bring conversations about Christ an...
05/21/2026

Let’s talk about tattoos for a minute.

Yes, I’m a therapist.
Yes, I offer for you to bring conversations about Christ and faith into your sessions (if you choose).
And yes — I also have tattoos.

Crazy- I know!

Here's the thing: These facts can all co-exist. Having tattoos doesn’t change my ability to help others, to honor their faith, or to support them in growing or healing. Just as having tattoos or scars or any sort of imperfections don't make you any less worthy.

Like everyone else, I’ve lived through hard things, learned how to grow, made new mistakes, and navigated the healing process. Along the way, I've gained some tattoos to help represent my story.

Tattoos often seem to come with assumptions. Some people see them as a sign that you are unprofessional, reckless, or broken. I struggle to see that connection. And honestly, most people carry reminders of where they’ve been- mine just happen to be visible, and I'm okay with that.

And for some of my clients, they tell them something important: that they don’t have to be perfect here either.

Therapy should be a place where you can show up honestly and authentically, and still be met with dignity, compassion, and grace.

I can promise you, when you meet with me, your whole self is welcome here- tattoos, flaws, and all.

05/20/2026

Toxic positivity teaches you that your real feelings are wrong. That pain should be hidden. That struggling means failing. It creates shame around normal human emotions.

When you can't express what you're actually feeling, you can't process it. And unprocessed emotions don't disappear—they get stored in your body. They show up as anxiety, physical tension, relationship problems, and disconnection from yourself.

Real support doesn't rush you to the bright side. It sits with you in the dark and says, "This is really hard. I'm here."

Real healing doesn't require you to be grateful for your trauma or find the lesson in your pain. It lets you be angry, devastated, or terrified without needing to perform optimism.

Toxic positivity isn't just annoying, it's actually harmful. It shames people for having normal human emotions. It dismisses real pain. And it prevents the kind of honest processing that leads to actual healing.

You're allowed to feel what you feel. You're allowed to struggle without having to package it in gratitude. You're allowed to be human, messy, contradictory, in pain.
Real positivity holds space for the full range of human experience. Toxic positivity demands you pretend half of it doesn't exist.

The newest version of my flyer, noting the interest areas and age range I typically work with! This is NOT all encompass...
05/19/2026

The newest version of my flyer, noting the interest areas and age range I typically work with! This is NOT all encompassing.

I've been officially working with Katie Wooldridge & Associates as a PLPC for a year now, and I have loved every minute of it!

Thank you for those who have trusted me with your mental health and wellness. It's been a privilege to be a part of your journey.

If you're looking for a virtual therapist who "gets it" and who will treat you like a whole human with value and so much to offer this world, I'm your girl. Reach out to me today to learn more.

05/19/2026

Give yourself grace. Every day

05/18/2026

So so true!!

Fun fact about me: I'm really good at finding four-leaf clovers. I found a few over the weekend, and it had me thinking....
05/18/2026

Fun fact about me: I'm really good at finding four-leaf clovers.

I found a few over the weekend, and it had me thinking...

I never find them when I'm in a hurry. Only when I'm slowing down, noticing nature, and appreciating the world around me.

In a way, finding a four-leaf clover serves as a good reminder that so many beautiful things can be missed if we are rushing.

We need to treat our mental health the same way. When we live in constant survival mode, our brains focus on getting through the day, checking the next box, and staying alert for stress. In that state, it can become so hard to notice moments of beauty, calm, connection, or joy. We can miss out on so much.

Slowing down doesn’t solve everything. But it does create space to breathe, to reconnect with ourselves, and to notice the small things that quietly ground us.

And who knows what we might find when we slow down and notice the little beauties in the world around us. 🍀

What sort of things do you notice when you slow down?

I love a good Venn diagram to explain co-existing emotions!
05/15/2026

I love a good Venn diagram to explain co-existing emotions!

It’s and tonight I have a little challenge to interrupt your scrolling before bed. 🤍Are you up for it??It’s simple — j...
05/15/2026

It’s and tonight I have a little challenge to interrupt your scrolling before bed. 🤍

Are you up for it??

It’s simple — just send a text to someone you know.

If you have the extra capacity, the heart space, or just a little extra love you can give tonight, I challenge you to reach out to someone. Let them know you love them, care about them, and that you’re thinking of them.

It doesn’t have to be a complicated text — it’s the thought that counts here.

Often, it’s at night, when everything starts winding down and the distractions are gone, that things can get harder for those silently struggling with their mental health. The heavy feelings of doom can start to set in, and the up anxiety spirals like to appear. It’s a hard battle for many.

And sometimes, a simple thoughtful text from someone can provide encouragement, distract them from those thoughts for a little while, or simply remind them they’re not alone.

So many of us fight our mental health battles in secret, so you never know just how impactful a simple and kind text may be. 🤍

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