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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

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Are You Spoiling Your Kids? What Christian Parents in Missouri and Kansas Need to Know

Wondering if you’re spoiling your kids? A Christian counseling perspective for Missouri and Kansas parents grounded in research, faith, and practical guidance.

Prosper Counseling offers faith-integrated anxiety therapy & EMDR in Springfield, MO, Kansas City, KS and surrounding areas.

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Glimmers and Microblessings: Small Shifts That Change Everything

Learn from Springfield Mo therapist about small shifts that have a big impact on your day to day. Glimmers and microblessings are small moments in our day that allow us to savor and notice good things and have positive effects on mental health and well-being.

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Her View From Home Featured Article: Thank You Lord, For This Little Life

Read Larissa Darter’s featured article on Her View From Home, where faith, mental health, and motherhood meet real-life honesty. This relevant piece offers encouragement for moms embracing simplicity in the pressures of modern parenting. Find simple things in life to savor if you want to experience more joy.

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When Life Feels Like a Test: What We Can Learn From God in the Wilderness

We all face different tests and trial in life. These three tests: heart, soul, and strength— shape your walk with God. In this post, we explore what it means to love the Lord with your whole being, drawing from Exodus 17. Find faith-based insight, spiritual growth & Christian counseling support.

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When Rejection Hurts: How to Heal and Move Forward with Faith

Rejection hurts—but it doesn’t have to define you. At Prosper Counseling, we walk with you through the sting of rejection—whether from relationships, friendships, jobs, or life transitions—and help you find hope again. This blog explores the psychology of rejection, why it impacts your mental health, and how to overcome it using faith-based strategies, Scripture, and therapeutic tools. If you’re searching for Christian therapy for anxiety or counseling in Kansas City, the Ozarks, St. Louis, and beyond. This post offers encouragement, insight, and practical steps forward.

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When Your Libido Feels Missing in Action: What’s Really Going On

Discover the top 4 reasons your sex drive may be suffering—from stress and hormone imbalances to postpartum burnout. Prosper Counseling shares natural supplement support backed by Women’s Health Network, plus mental health strategies to reconnect with your body, faith, and relationship. Written for Christian moms navigating emotional and physical overwhelm.

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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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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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