Hi! I'm Alicia and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Missouri and Kansas. I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Grief Counseling Specialist. I'm double board certified, having the NCC (National Certified Counselor) credential and the BC-TMH (Board-Certified Telemental Health) credential.
I've got a lot of interests when it comes to counseling, but I specialize in treating insomnia and in working with people with dissociative disorders such as dissociative identity disorder and depersonalization/derealization. My approach is an eclectic one. This means that I use the approach I think will most benefit my clients.
I've got a lot of interests when it comes to counseling, but I specialize in treating insomnia and in working with people with dissociative disorders such as dissociative identity disorder and depersonalization/derealization. My approach is an eclectic one. This means that I use the approach I think will most benefit my clients.
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I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, so I can work with PTSD and other traumas. I have a special passion in helping people with dissociative disorders, including dissociate identity disorder which was once called multiple personality disorder. Dissociative disorders can cause chaos in people's lives and make everyday life that much more difficult.
I wrote a LOT of words trying to describe what it's like to work with me and you can read some of them here. And then I decided there was a better way: to have you meet me in person during a free consultation. So I invite you to schedule a free, no-obligation 15-minute video appointment. Research has shown over and over that how comfortable you are with your therapist plays a huge role in the results you get.
When I opened my practice, I wanted a name that reflected what I want for my clients. I found that when I stumbled across the Latin word "vitalis." The root meaning of vitalis is "of life" or "vital." And this is what I want for my clients: a vital life. A life of vitality. A life of meaning and growth.
Although therapists cannot ask their clients for recommendations, we are allowed to utilize statements they've volunteered to us as long as we have permission. This is done to make sure no clients ever feel obligated or pressured to give a recommendation that they don't want to give. Below you will find both professional recommendations and real statements clients have made to me that they have give permission to share anonymously.
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Megan Barton
Dec 10, 2020
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Alicia is a fantastic therapist! She was invaluable in helping me to overcome a diagnosis that initially seemed impossible to cure. She provided a ton of expertise to facilitate my treatment/answer my questions, and she was very supportive and encouraging throughout the entirety. I would not have been able to successfully break my incorrect habits without her listening ear and guidance every step of the way. Highly recommend her services!
