Krista Bolin, LCSW
Philosophy of Care
Krista Bolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been practicing for 6 years in the state of Missouri, including both community-based and clinical work to assist adults in overcoming depression, anxiety, and trauma as well as mood and substance abuse disorders.
Krista graduated from the University of Missouri with her Bachelor's degree in Psychology, where she also earned her Master’s degree in Social Work with focused studies in dual diagnosis, cognitive (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Krista practices from a strengths-based perspective, helping her clients to identify and use the tools and abilities they already possess as well as a holistic method of treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
Krista seeks to provide an environment of acceptance, comfort, and safety. She inspires a mutual collaboration between clients and herself, in which trust and vulnerability create a path toward healing, learning, and accountability. Discover a life worth living with Krista's assistance.
Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Master’s in Social Work
Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma (including grief and loss)
- Mood disorders
- Substance disorders
Cynthia Kohler, LPC
Philosophy of Care
Cynthia Kohler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri who has 10 years of experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults who struggle with the day to day life stressors. Cynthia completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University.
Cynthia believes that building a strong therapeutic relationship to help you work through issues like stress management, depression, anxiety, relationships, and many more will optimize how to get your life on the track you desire. Cynthia starts with a client-centered approach to assist you with developing goals to reach your full potential wherever you are in life.
Cynthia utilizes collaborative, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and strength-based approaches in therapy to meet your needs. Cynthia invites you to allow therapy to provide support during difficult times. A therapist will stand beside you as long as it is needed to complete goals and feel you are living your best productive and healthy life.
Education
Lindenwood University
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Specialties
- Anxiety Therapy
- Stress Counseling
- Depression Counseling
- Mood Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Grief / Loss / Bereavement
Erin Phillips, LCSW
Philosophy of Care
Erin Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has spent 20 years working with children and families in the child welfare system. She has experience working with generational trauma and foster care and adoption issues. She also has experience working with adults and adolescents who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management. Erin is alternative lifestyle and LGBTQ+ friendly.
Erin earned a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Psychology, from Missouri Western State University in 1998 and her Master Social Work degree from the University of Kansas in 2004. She uses strength-based, mindful, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral techniques in therapy to achieve individualized goals for each person, couple, or family.
Erin is excited to work with you to help you meet and achieve your goals to live the most meaningful life you can.
Education
University of Kansas
Master of Social Work
Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Anger Management
- Foster Care/Adoption Issues
- LGBTQ+
- Relationship Issues
- Grief and Loss
- Trauma
- Stress Management
Paul Gale, LCSW
Philosophy of Care
Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of experience providing counseling services to teens and adults who are dealing with anxiety, addiction, depression, behavioral issues, family conflict, relationship problems, PTSD, and low self-esteem issues.
Paul earned his Master’s of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. His experience as a counselor has taught him that healing is activated with the ingredients of safety, compassion, and a focus on each individual's unique strengths.
Paul welcomes the opportunity to work through individual, couples, or family issues. He helps clients to find healing and new perspectives with an individualized treatment plan and believes that in therapy, even taking steps backward can offer insights and new growth.
Education
Our Lady of the Lake University
Master of Social Work
Specialties
- Anger
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Relationships
- Stress
