Hi, I’m Lyssa Bivens.

When you start therapy as a couple or an individual it is natural to be worried whether the therapist you see will be able to provide a component and safe environment for the work you need to do emotionally or relationally. 

I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging space for clients. I make sure my clients have a good understanding of the path forward and that I am doing everything I can to provide the care they need.


My Approach

Modalities

In my work with clients I pull from modalities of therapy including:

EMDR, Gottman, EFT, and approaches grounded in neurobiology and attachment.

My approach to counseling is integrative, with an emphasis on somatic and holistic care. I am trained in the Gottman Method, an evidence-based modality for working with couples. I also utilize EMDR, a modality that can help individuals move forward after trauma.

Experience

I received a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Missouri State University. I have experience working with individuals and couples seeking counseling for a number of reasons such as processing past trauma, relationship difficulties, and managing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Issues

Anxiety, depression, trauma, 

(Infidelity, marriage communication, marriage conflict and disconnection