Jake Braden (MS, LPC, EMDR Trained)
➤ LOCATION
More Counseling Solutions of the Ozarks is located half a block west of the Doctors Building:
1771 S. Fremont Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804
☎ CONTACT
417-597-4881
Jake Braden
MS, LPC, EMDR Trained
MO License #2026008697, NPI# 1326805813
Feel free to text Jake at 417-597-4881 to set up a free 10-minute consultation.
It takes vulnerability and courage to enter upon the journey of psychotherapy. I’d love to help you gain access to your own internal wisdom so you can find a clear and authentic path forward. I will strive to provide a safe and encouraging holding environment for you to explore your inner world of feelings and thoughts, navigate your external situation, and increase self-awareness.
I completed my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Missouri State University in December 2023. I am trained in the evidence-based method of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and integrate this neurological intervention with person-centered counseling and mindfulness-based approaches.
My perspective is that we are fundamentally whole and have the drive and necessary resources within ourselves to heal. At times we need psychotherapy in order to gain insights, process distressing events, or develop new coping skills. This leads to more space in the mind, which in turn helps us experiment with changes in behavior that may be more adaptive to our current situation.
There are numerous approaches to counseling. I highly value the development and maintenance of a strong therapeutic relationship with the client and utilizing methods (such as EMDR) that have a strong scientific backing. In line with recent research on trauma, awareness of body sensation also plays an important role in my approach to therapy. When “the past is present,” we can especially benefit from attuning to the body. As is often said, “The Body Keeps the Score” (Bessel van der Kolk).
I also have a strong loving kindness meditation practice and can provide guidance to those who are interested in learning this approach to letting go of suffering.
Selecting a therapist is an important step and I appreciate that it can be intimidating. Please contact me at 417-597-4881 if you’d like to schedule a free 10-minute consultation to see if I’d be a good fit.
Counseling Services
Individual Adult Counseling (in-person, virtual)
Meditation Mindfulness Coaching (virtual)
Fees
$90 per session (55-60 minutes, in-person self-pay rate).
I have some limited openings for a Sliding Scale rate: $60 for 45-minute sessions. These are often day time (11am-3pm) virtual appointments.
In-person appointments are generally scheduled for 4pm or later, Tuesday through Friday, and from 12pm to 5pm on Saturday. Virtual appointments are available 11am-3pm, Tuesday through Friday.
Note on insurance: I can currently accept Anthem BCBS as insurance.
I am not in-network with any other insurance companies at this time. If you intend to use Anthem BCBS insurance, verification of benefits must be completed before the first session. My National Provider # is NPI 1326805813. I recommend contacting the member phone number on the back of your insurance card and ensuring I am in-network for your specific plan, what deductible has to be met before sessions are covered, and if there is a limit on the number of sessions. Knowledge of these factors helps to prevent unexpected session costs.