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Second Nature Counseling Don’t struggle alone. Asking for help with challenges and emotions can become second nature.

I’ve heard it all“Teenagers just think they have problems”“They don’t even know what love is”One thing we love here at S...
10/15/2026

I’ve heard it all
“Teenagers just think they have problems”
“They don’t even know what love is”
One thing we love here at SNC is our teens.

Send them my way!

Hello friends 👋 Over the next few days we will explore some therapy myths!Join me? If you’re ready to try therapy for yo...
10/13/2026

Hello friends 👋
Over the next few days we will explore some therapy myths!

Join me? If you’re ready to try therapy for yourself text or call us at 573-370-1178 or send a message here!!

09/12/2026
One of us is a certified grief specialist and  one of us isn’t. One of us wakes up every day, thinking we’re the greates...
09/05/2026

One of us is a certified grief specialist and one of us isn’t. One of us wakes up every day, thinking we’re the greatest and one of us often doubts it. I’ll let you guess.

09/03/2026

We had issues with our business phone this afternoon and evening, if you tried to call me I’ll call you back asap tomorrow.

Sorry!

Just an afternoon break with my bestie. What are you doing for self care today?
09/02/2026

Just an afternoon break with my bestie. What are you doing for self care today?

09/02/2026

For those of you who are new here…

👋Hi! I’m Christy. I live in Gideon, MO. After 16 years of working at Bootheel Behavioral Health in various roles I fell in love with Sikeston and its people. Because of my love of Sikeston, I decided to open my private practice there. April 2023- I opened my 🚪.

I’m a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over 19 years of experience. I’m also a certified licensing supervisor and am currently providing supervision to 3 up and coming counselors.

The things that set us apart here? From my therapy coordinator Beth Jordan Gagne to my feline wingman Humphrey, we believe in utmost kindness. Well, Humphrey is kinder when approached with lobster Mac treats 😂 In all seriousness, kindness is not the exception here, it’s the rule.

Hours? 🕰️ I dread when people say, “what are your hours?” ⏰ Basically, our hours are what’s good for you. We are here to serve you. You need 7 AM? We’ve done that. You need 8 pm? We’ve done that.

We take self pay , Medicaid and most all commercial insurances. Just ask!

We are available outside the office. Now, let me be clear I’ve missed calls because I was 😴 but for the most part, if you need me, you have a way to contact me. 📱 📞 ☎️ Mental health emergencies rarely happen during business hours. And I’m not trusting my clients with any ole crisis line if I can help it (but thank goodness for them).

We LOVE teenagers here. Bring us all the teenage angst, drama and tomfoolery, it’s what we get up for in the morning 🌞. I’m going later this year to get additional youth training because too much isn’t enough.

That said, we also tolerate grown ups 😂. Kidding!! We will see any age 9 and up. If you have an issue we can’t help with, we know people all over SEMO and will send you in the right direction.

As for my downtime? You’ll catch Beth and I cruising 🚢 any time we can. I, Christy, like to spend time with my husband, children/grandchildren/dog and my church family. I love to drink Diet Coke and 7 Brew. I love to volunteer in my church, go to Pilates and yoga.I like to read nerdy, therapy articles. I plan to retire one day and become a S.W.A.T cop 👮 because I just want to use a battering ram.

That’s all. We see you. We love you. If you need us call/text 573-370-1178, email [email protected] or Facebook message 📱

Send a message to learn more

09/01/2026

We will be open by 5 and Humphrey 🐈 and I will be ready for visitors.

Research consistently points us to the fact that debriefing, done correctly, after a tragic event diminishes the likelihood of later PTSD. This doesn’t have to mean a retailing of events, just compassionate conversation with a skilled focus.

Come as you are. There’s a place for you here. 🖤 ❤️ 💔 🖤

09/01/2026

My office, Second Nature Counseling fed a bunch of kids in the past few days. One thing I’ve learned is that kids are better expressing emotions when they aren’t hungry.

We’ve gone through a few pizzas and some sodas and some donuts. I’d love to keep at it but have to pay my rent today 😂

So, that being said if anyone would like to help me feed some kids today you can help at

PayPal- [email protected]

Venmo- -phelps-3

Cash App - $counselorchic

And if you can’t help, no worries, please just pray 🙏

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912 South Kingshighway
Sikeston, MO
63801

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