I am licensed in Kansas and Missouri with 44 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I work with my patients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Due to other contract commitments and restrictions that require me to only see certain patients in another system that will last for the next 26 months I will not be able to accept patients from the following Missouri Counties through this system: Barton, Dade, Vernon, Cedar, Bates, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Henry, Cass, St. Clair. At admission to my service, I will require verification of identity and location of the patient through a driver's license or passport. See: www.drjerrymorris.com .
I am licensed, also, as a MFT, LPC, and an accredited addictions counselor and widely published. I am training and am willing to supervise and train psychologists, professional counselors, marital and family therapists, and substance abuse counselors needing accredited and qualified supervision during the provisional licensure and certification components of their career. See: www.drjerrymorris.com .
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
KS Psychologist LP 1264
MO Psychologist 00324
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The best therapist around! Some who truly cares about your progress!
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Morris is an outstanding family therapist who truly excels in his field. I have had the pleasure of working with him and can say without hesitation that he is a gifted listener, skilled problem-solver, and compassionate guide.
One of the things that set Dr. Morris apart from other therapists I have worked with is his ability to think ahead and anticipate issues before they arise. He draws on his decades of experience in family therapy to identify potential problems and share them with me in a kind and empathetic way. This has allowed me to be more proactive in addressing challenges and has helped me to feel more in control of my life.
Another thing I appreciate about Dr. Morris is his ability to really listen. He creates a safe and non-judgmental space for me to share my thoughts and feelings, and he truly hears what I am saying. This has been invaluable in helping me to process difficult emotions and gain clarity around my goals and priorities.
Overall, I would highly recommend Dr. Morris to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate family therapist. His expertise and kindness have made a real difference in my life, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with him.
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coaching, and adhd