Welcome to Safe Harbor Counseling of Missouri
Find Hope with Our Professional Counseling and Therapists
Providing compassionate counseling services for individuals and families in need.
Your Path to Emotional Stability and Personal Growth
Empower Your Journey to a Healthier, More Fulfilling Life
Dear Friend,
You wake up every morning with a heavy weight on your chest. The thought of facing another day feels overwhelming, and even the simplest tasks seem like monumental challenges. This isn’t just about feeling a little down or nervous; it’s a constant, all-consuming struggle that affects every part of your life.
At Safe Harbor Counseling, we understand these feelings and we're here to help you find a way forward.
You feel trapped in a cycle of worry, sadness, and exhaustion.
Maybe you can’t stop thinking about all the things that could go wrong, leaving you constantly on edge. Or perhaps you feel a deep sense of hopelessness, where even activities you once enjoyed seeming pointless. These emotions might make it hard for you to concentrate at work, causing your performance to slip and adding to your stress. You might find yourself withdrawing from friends and family, feeling too drained to engage in social activities or fearing you’ll be judged or misunderstood.
Meeting Your Guides
Michael Mason M.Ed., LPC, NCC®
Michael Mason M.Ed., LPC, NCC®
Michael Mason M.Ed., LPC, NCC®
That’s where I come in. At Safe Harbor Counseling, I’m here to walk with you through these difficult times. I’m not just a professional; I’m a compassionate guide who truly understands what you’re going through. I’m dedicated to helping you navigate these overwhelming feelings and find a path to a better life. You want a therapist who understands your struggles and can provide the counseling support you need. With a master's in education and credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), you can trust that you're in capable hands. You feel reassured knowing that my extensive experience in trauma-informed care and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy directly benefits you. You experience a safe, non-judgmental space where your unique needs are met with compassion and expertise.
Misty Relos, MA, LPC, NCC®
Michael Mason M.Ed., LPC, NCC®
Michael Mason M.Ed., LPC, NCC®
That’s where I come in. At Safe Harbor Counseling, I walk alongside you through life’s most overwhelming moments, not just as a professional, but as a compassionate guide who truly understands the weight of personal struggle. You want a therapist who sees your pain and knows how to help you move through it. With a Master’s in Education and credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), I offer both expertise and deep empathy. You can feel reassured knowing that my extensive experience in trauma-informed care and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy creates a safe, non-judgmental space where your unique needs are met with clarity, care, and trust.
Personal Growth and Life Transitions
Navigating Life's Complexities
Navigating Life's Complexities
Navigating Life's Complexities
You feel overwhelmed by life’s transitions, stretched thin by responsibilities, and unsure how to find balance between your personal and professional life. At Safe Harbor Counseling, our therapists understand these challenges firsthand. We offer integrative therapy that blends evidence-based techniques to create a personalized counseling experience tailored just for you.
By combining approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and other holistic methods, we help you develop sustainable strategies to manage daily stress, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with what matters most.
Identity and Purpose
Navigating Life's Complexities
Navigating Life's Complexities
With your therapist, you begin a transformative journey of self-discovery using humanistic and narrative therapies. These approaches create space for you to explore your identity, clarify your values, and make meaning of your lived experiences in a way that feels empowering and authentic.
Imagine finding renewed passion and direction in your career, healing from past pain, and reshaping your life story to align with who you truly are. At Safe Harbor Counseling, we believe therapy isn’t just about symptom relief, it’s about helping you reclaim your voice, reconnect with purpose, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
Coping with Life's Challenges
Navigating Life's Complexities
Coping with Life's Challenges
When you're facing loss or navigating significant life changes, you don’t have to go through it alone. Our strength-based and trauma-focused therapists are here to support you through life’s toughest moments, helping you build resilience and reconnect with hope.
Through compassionate counseling, you’ll find tools to cope with grief, adapt to new realities, and take meaningful steps toward healing. Together, we’ll help you rediscover a sense of stability and direction, at your own pace, in your own way.
Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
Mood and Personality Disorders
Mood and Personality Disorders
Mood and Personality Disorders
Confronting mood swings or the complexities of a personality disorder can feel disorienting and isolating. At Safe Harbor Counseling, our therapists draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), to foster emotional stability, resilience, and long-term growth.
Our therapist support individuals in creating sustainable strategies, whether managing bipolar disorder, navigating complex personality dynamics, or reclaiming a sense of balance and control.
Stress and Anxiety Solutions
Mood and Personality Disorders
Mood and Personality Disorders
Stress and anxiety can cast a heavy shadow over your daily life, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Safe Harbor Counseling, our therapists partner with you using evidence-based approaches like Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to bring light into the darkness.
These modalities help you untangle the knots of worry, fear, and overwhelm, guiding you toward a calmer, more grounded existence. With steady support, you can begin to reclaim peace, presence, and a renewed sense of emotional balance.
Building Emotional Resilience
Mood and Personality Disorders
Building Emotional Resilience
Resilience is key to navigating life’s emotional challenges, and it grows in the presence of compassionate support. At Safe Harbor Counseling, our therapists use emotionally focused and person-centered approaches to help you strengthen your coping skills in a safe, nurturing environment.
Through guided support and intentional therapy, you can begin to reclaim a sense of control, reconnect with your emotional equilibrium, and move forward with greater confidence and self-trust.
Behavioral Challenges and Relationship Dynamics
Special Focus Groups
Substance Use and Behavioral Issues
Substance Use and Behavioral Issues
We recognize the unique experiences of parents of children with disabilities, veterans, and individuals navigating their gender and sexual identity. Our therapist culturally sensitive, trauma-focused counseling provide specialized care, addressing the distinct challenges these individuals face.
From the relentless cycle of caregiving and concern, coping with the aftermath of service to embracing one's identity, our supportive environment is a cornerstone for building understanding and resilience.
Substance Use and Behavioral Issues
Substance Use and Behavioral Issues
Substance Use and Behavioral Issues
If you’re struggling with substance use or harmful coping behaviors, you’re not alone and change is possible. At Safe Harbor Counseling, our therapists use motivational interviewing and evidence-based relapse prevention strategies to help you regain control and move toward lasting recovery.
Our approach goes beyond addressing the behavior itself. We work with you to explore and transform the underlying emotional patterns, unmet needs, and life experiences that contribute to these struggles, creating space for healing, empowerment, and sustainable change.
Enhancing Relationship Dynamics
Substance Use and Behavioral Issues
Enhancing Relationship Dynamics
The quality of your relationships plays a powerful role in your overall well-being. At Safe Harbor Counseling, our therapists use emotionally focused counseling and psychoanalytic techniques to help you explore the deeper emotional dynamics within your relationships.
Together, we work to identify and address patterns of conflict, build emotional safety, and support the growth of healthier, more fulfilling connections—whether with partners, family members, or within your broader support system.
Finding Relief and Transformation
Imagine waking up with a sense of hope and purpose.
Picture yourself meeting life’s challenges with confidence, feeling grounded, calm, and in control. With the support of your therapist, you’ll learn practical skills to manage anxiety and depression, reduce stress, and strengthen your relationships.
As therapy progresses, you’ll begin to notice meaningful changes, in how you show up at work, connect at home, and relate to yourself. It’s not just about coping, it’s about thriving.
Avoiding the Downward Spiral
Without the right support, overwhelming feelings can begin to take over, making it harder to function, connect, or find joy in everyday life. But you don’t have to stay stuck in that cycle. By reaching out to one of our therapists, you’re taking the first step toward meaningful change.
At Safe Harbor Counseling, we’re here to help you break free from despair, rediscover your strength, and move forward with renewed purpose and hope.
Your Trust Is Our Foundation
At Safe Harbor Counseling of Missouri, we deeply value the trust you place in us. Our therapists are committed to upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism. Below, you will find the badges of accreditation and associations that endorse our dedication to quality, ethical practice, and continuous improvement in trauma-informed counseling online.
Our Accreditations and Associations
- Licensed Professional Counselor of Missouri: Proudly licensed therapist to provide you with competent and professional trauma-informed counseling online.
- Verified by Psychology Today: Our practice meets the rigorous verification standards of Psychology Today, ensuring that we provide top-tier psychological services.
- Good Therapy Affiliation: Recognized by Good Therapy for our ethical and professional services, we are part of a network dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being.
- Therapist.com Participant: As a verified member, we connect with individuals seeking personalized and effective mental health care tailored to their unique needs.
- National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): We hold certification from the NBCC, highlighting our commitment to high ethical standards, continued education, and best practices in counseling.
- Therapy Den: Our promise to support clients of all abilities, genders, race, sexual orientation, and more.
Welcome to Safe Harbor Counseling of Missouri
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