Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling
Diakonos Counseling has been dedicated to providing professional mental health services since 1981. Our team of over 20 experienced counselors serves clients through three Missouri locations in Independence, Liberty, and Warrensburg, as well as virtual Telehealth appointments. We specialize in individual, couples, family, and group therapy, addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Our approach emphasizes personalized care, matching clients with the most qualified therapists through a free introductory consultation. We offer specialized services including premarital counseling, play therapy for children, and biofeedback therapy for stress management.Our commitment to community extends to educational seminars and workplace consultations on mental health topics. We handle insurance billing to reduce client stress and maintain partnerships with major insurance providers. Our facilities provide safe, confidential environments for healing, with Telehealth options available for those facing mobility or scheduling challenges. We emphasize evidence-based practices while maintaining flexibility to accommodate diverse client needs. Our leadership team combines decades of clinical experience with administrative expertise to ensure quality care delivery.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Couples Therapy
Premarital Counseling
Play Therapy
Telehealth Counseling
Biofeedback Therapy
Community Education
Crisis Support
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in mental health counseling
- Our team includes 20+ licensed professionals across three locations
- We offer free 10-minute therapist introduction consultations
- We handle insurance billing to reduce client administrative burdens
- We provide Telehealth services for increased accessibility
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health sessions address individual challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Our licensed counselors help clients navigate life transitions, emotional distress, and psychological conditions. Treatment plans adapt to each client's unique needs and progress, with sessions typically held weekly during initial treatment phases.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for romantic partners seeking to improve communication and resolve conflicts. Our clinicians help couples address infidelity, financial stress, intimacy issues, and parenting disagreements. Sessions focus on developing healthier interaction patterns and rebuilding trust through structured therapeutic techniques.
Telehealth Counseling
Secure online therapy sessions provide mental health support for clients with scheduling or mobility limitations. This service maintains the same confidentiality standards as in-person visits while offering greater accessibility. Ideal for maintaining continuity of care during travel or for clients in remote locations.
Biofeedback Therapy
Non-invasive treatment using electronic monitoring to teach self-regulation of physiological processes. Clients learn to control heart rate, muscle tension, and other bodily functions to reduce stress and chronic pain. Sessions combine technology with traditional therapeutic techniques for comprehensive treatment.
Premarital Counseling
Structured program helping engaged couples build strong relationship foundations. Our five-session series addresses communication skills, conflict resolution, and expectation alignment. Therapists guide couples through discussions about finances, parenting approaches, and long-term goals.
People
Sara Howard
Biofeedback Clinician
Registered nurse with 18 years of clinical experience and BCIA certification in biofeedback therapy. Specializes in stress management techniques and has developed personalized treatment plans for diverse health conditions.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy, plus specialized services like premarital counseling, play therapy, and biofeedback therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we work with major insurance providers and handle billing to simplify the process for our clients.
Are Telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure virtual counseling sessions for clients who need flexible scheduling or have mobility limitations.
How do I choose the right therapist?
Our support team matches you with a qualified therapist based on your needs, followed by a free introductory consultation to ensure compatibility.
What mental health issues do you treat?
Our clinicians address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, addiction, and many other emotional and psychological challenges.
Is counseling confidential?
Yes, all sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical professional standards.
