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Welcome to the Prosper Counseling Blog.

The place where we embrace the intersection of faith and mental health.

You'll find resources, strategies, and tips to support you on your path toward holistic wellness for you and your family.

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Flow With Confidence: How Pixie Cup Products Can Have a Positive Mental Health Impact

Discover how sustainable menstrual care supports women’s mental health, personal hygiene, postpartum recovery, reduces anxiety, and empowers teens to embrace their cycles with ease. Pixie Cup’s are reusable and provide up to 12 hours of leak‐proof protection, health benefits, and eco-conscious living. Use code PROSPER10 at checkout for 10% off.

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20 Fun Family Activities in Kansas City, MO for Building Connection and Creating Lasting Memories

Discover 20 fun and family-friendly places in Kansas City, MO that help build emotional connection, foster one-on-one bonding, and strengthen your family culture. Learn why play matters for mental health and how to deepen your relationships—plus local tips from Prosper Counseling.

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The Silent Parenting Habit That Hurts (Even If You Mean Well)

Discover the silent parenting habit that can unintentionally impact your child’s mental health. Learn how emotional attunement, gentle connection, and faith-based parenting can strengthen your bond and promote healing—especially for moms navigating anxiety and burnout.

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The Power of Therapy Intensives: An Alternative to Healing for Trauma and Couples

Discover how therapy intensives can accelerate healing for trauma and strengthen relationships through EMDR and couples counseling. Ideal for busy adults, Christian couples, and anyone seeking deep, inner healing in Missouri or Kanas including: Springfield, Kansas City, and the Ozarks. Schedule a free consultation today.

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The Hidden Impact of Trauma in Marriage

Learn about the hidden impact of trauma in marriage, how anxiety shows up in marriage, myths around couples counseling, and when it might be time to seek outside support.

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When to Seek Counseling—and What to Expect

Explore the signs you might need therapy, what to expect from counseling sessions, and how to choose the right therapist. Learn the counseling vs. therapy difference, therapy costs, and where to find trusted Springfield therapists, Ozarks Counseling, and Kansas City therapy support through faith-based care at Prosper Counseling.

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Grief Is Not Linear: Understanding, Supporting, and Healing Through Loss with Your Mental Health

Learn what grief is AND isn’t. We debunk myths, how grief looks like for men, women, and children, and find an extensive list of grief resources for any type of loss you are experiencing.

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🌿 The Benefits of Journaling for Your Mental Health (and How to Start)

Journaling benefits your mental health! Learn how to practice this skill, prompts to get you started, and research explaining the reason why you should start implementing this useful practice for your well-being.

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Breaking the Stigma: How "Mama's Got Anxiety" Advocates for Mental Health Support in Christian Communities

This blog post reviews anxiety in Christian women and mothers. We look at a couple of books as resources to gain perspective on the difficult parts of motherhood, and normalizing the importance of prioritizing mental health as a holistic approach to our well-being and wholness.

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The 7 Types of Rest: Finding True Renewal in God’s Presence

Rest has lots of different faces. Consider other ways to incorporate rest in addition to napping or couch sitting. You can rest in your inherent worth and not have to work for the right to earn rest.

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Are You A Highly Sensitive Person? Is it a burden or gift?

Learn about the superpowers of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Harness your strengths, and learn how being a HSP is tied to your mental health.

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New Book Release: Prosper in Motherhood –Now Available on Amazon!

A new faith-based mental health book for moms! Prosper in Motherhood offers real stories of motherhood challenges and provides gentle and compassionate guidance from a mental health perspective, to help you prosper not only in your well-being but also in your motherhood journey!

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Eleven Reasons to Practice Gratitude for Your Mental Health

Practicing gratitude actually is good for your well-being! Read eleven science-backed reasons why you should implement this daily practice for your emotiona, mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.

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Parents of Pregnancy and Infant Loss

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. Learn helpful strategies for finding support during the grieving and healing process. Read about how to help someone you know going through this difficult time.

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How to find the right therapist for you!

Learn helpful tips for finding a therapist! Goodness of fit is important when looking for someone to guide you in your mental health journey. You need someone you trust, feel comfortable with, and someone who understand your unique situation and circumstance.

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In the Press: Prosper Counseling Interview on Mental Health and Business Ownership

An interview with Larissa Darter, owner of Prosper Counseling. Larissa shares stories that have shaped being a business owner and how they have impacted her career as a mental health therapist. Larissa shares what Prosper Counseling is all about and the mental health services available for women and couples.

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I’m Larissa!

You’re starting your mental health journey to wellness and wholeness, an I’m honored to be your guide in the process!

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