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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Services in Columbia, MO
Columbia Psychology Healing Center is a trusted provider of mental health services dedicated to healing the mind, soul, and spirit. Founded in 2009, our team of licensed professionals specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations, evidence-based counseling, and spiritual care tailored to teens and adults. We prioritize a collaborative, strengths-based approach, utilizing tools like ADOS-2 for autism assessments and objective measures for ADHD diagnostics.Our sensory-friendly environment and holistic wellness services cater to neurodivergent individuals and those seeking trauma-informed care. With a commitment to non-discrimination and client-centered ethics, we serve Columbia, Missouri, and surrounding regions, offering telehealth options across 42 states. Our providers integrate faith-based perspectives while maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA standards.
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Counseling Services
Spiritual Care
Sensory-Friendly Environment
Wellness Programs
Telehealth Sessions
Trauma Treatment
Autism Assessments
ADHD Diagnostics
College Accommodations
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Specialized experience since 2009 in psychological evaluations
- Evidence-based assessments using ADOS-2 and MIGDAS-2 for autism diagnostics
- Sensory-friendly environment for neurodivergent clients
- Collaborative strengths-based treatment planning
- Non-discrimination policy affirming all individuals
What people say
Life-changing evaluations
Thorough diagnostic process
Supportive sensory-friendly space
Empathetic providers
Detailed treatment plans
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive diagnostic assessments for teens and adults using evidence-based tools. Specializing in autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and learning disorders, our evaluations include ADOS-2 testing and personalized treatment recommendations. Services help clients gain diagnostic clarity and access academic accommodations.
Counseling Services
Evidence-based therapy for trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Techniques include EMDR, DBT skills training, and cognitive processing therapy. Counselors address relationship stress, parenting challenges, and trauma recovery through individual and family sessions.
Spiritual Care
Spiritual life coaching and moral injury healing with Chaplain Laird Thompson. Services focus on grief support, resilience building, and finding purpose through faith-based perspectives. Not covered by insurance but available as complementary care.
Sensory-Friendly Environment
Specialized waiting areas with sensory accommodations including filtered lighting, weighted blankets, and quiet rooms. Designed to reduce overstimulation for clients with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences during appointments.
Wellness Programs
Mind-body-spirit wellness initiatives promoting creativity and self-discovery. Includes mindfulness groups, dream analysis sessions, and trauma survivor support groups. Integrates holistic approaches with traditional mental health treatment.
People
Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson
Licensed Psychologist
Specializes in psychological evaluations since 2009. Expert in autism, ADHD, and PTSD assessments for ages 16+. Developed strengths-based approach integrating diagnostic clarity with personal growth.
Dr. Julie Highstreet
Licensed Psychologist
Provides evidence-based evaluations under Dr. Emily's supervision. Focuses on differential diagnosis and treatment planning for teens and adults with complex mental health needs.
Chaplain Laird Thompson
Spiritual Care Provider
Offers spiritual life coaching and moral injury healing. Combines pastoral care with practical coping strategies for grief and relationship stress without replacing professional counseling.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychological evaluations, counseling for trauma/PTSD, spiritual care, and wellness programs. Specializing in autism, ADHD, and learning disorder assessments for teens and adults.
Do you accept insurance?
Dr. Emily's services are out-of-network. We provide super bills for potential reimbursement. Other providers may be in-network with select insurance plans.
Are telehealth options available?
Yes, Dr. Emily offers telehealth services across 42 PSYPACT-participating states for evaluations and counseling sessions.
What makes your evaluations different?
Our comprehensive assessments use gold-standard tools like ADOS-2 with strengths-based reporting. Focus on diagnostic clarity and personalized treatment recommendations rather than brief screenings.
Do you work with children?
We specialize in services for ages 16 and older. Psychological evaluations are not available for children under 16 years of age.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payment is required upfront for services. Specific methods aren't listed in the text, but financial policies are discussed during initial consultations.
