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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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How to Make a Decision With Confidence and Feel Grounded After You Choose, Without FOMO

Learn a grounded process to make decisions with confidence without the fear of missing out (FOMO), by assessing and using values, capacity, and nervous system tools, plus faith informed support.

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

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Family Connection Ideas for Busy Parents Who Feel Stretched Thin

Looking for family connection ideas for busy parents? Try three realistic routines that build closeness, support your nervous system, and keep faith at the center, even in stressful seasons.

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

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Holiday Anxiety Support in Kansas City: Calm Your Mind and Protect Your Peace

Struggling with holiday anxiety ? Discover faith-based counseling tools to calm your mind, set boundaries, and protect your peace this season for Kansas City and Springfield, MO.

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

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The Advent of Decrescendo: A Simple, Sacred Way to Slow Down Your Mind, Strengthen Your Family, and Find Peace This Christmas

Decrescendo this Advent season by intentional creating space in to connect as a family and focus on what matters this Christmas season. Celebrate the birth of Christ, make time to sit and connect together, give your nervous system room to pause and reset.

Prosper Counseling offers faith-integrated anxiety therapy & EMDR online in Missouri & Kansas. Mental Health and Life coaching in all 50 states.

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Are You Embracing or Bracing for the Holidays?Calm Your Nervous System When the Holidays Feel Like Too Much

Are you bracing or embracing the holiday season? We discuss ways to take a parenting pause for you and your child’s nervous system regulation.

Prosper Counseling offers faith-integrated anxiety therapy & EMDR online in Missouri & Kansas. Mental Health and Life coaching in all 50 states.

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From Spiraling to Steady: 10 Tiny Practices to Calm Your Body and Create a More Peaceful Home

Are you a busy or overwhelmed mom? Learn 10 tips for a more regulated self and a peaceful home atmosphere. These small repeatable practice lower reactivity and raise the bar for emotional connection and present living.

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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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Prosper Counseling’s Family Guide: 40 Family Adventures in Branson & Bentonville for Quality Family Time and Connection

Looking for unforgettable ways to connect as a family? Our guide to 40 Family Adventures in Branson, MO and Bentonville, AR is packed with kid-friendly activities, local favorites, and creative connection prompts to make every outing meaningful. Whether you’re exploring Branson attractions like Sight & Sound Theatre, WonderWorks, and Silver Dollar City, or enjoying Bentonville family fun at Crystal Bridges, the Amazeum, or a Airship Coffee, this list will help you build memories that last. Perfect for families in the Ozarks, NWA, and Southwest Missouri looking for fun things to do with kids—weekend plans just got easier.

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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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Her View From Home Featured Article: Motherhood and Teacups Aren’t Meant to Be Perfect

Read Larissa Darter’s featured article on Her View From Home, where faith, mental health, and motherhood meet real-life honesty. This powerful piece offers encouragement for moms navigating anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressures of modern parenting. Written with warmth and wisdom, Larissa invites you to find peace, purpose, and God’s grace in the everyday moments of motherhood.

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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 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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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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