We understand that pastors aren’t licensed counselors, which is why we’ve thoughtfully curated this list of counseling professionals. Organized into categories that reflect the values and approach of The Venues, each recommendation has been hand-selected to align with the kind of compassionate, inclusive, and growth-oriented support we believe in.

Trauma Counseling

Kylie Pottinger – A New Day Counseling Service
andpsych.com
Focus: Infertility, perinatal mental health, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, major life transitions, and religious trauma

Jenn Savage – Beyond Healing
connectbeyondhealing.com
Focus: Partner and religious trauma

Julie Johnson – Fiddle Leaf Counseling
fiddleleafcounseling.com
Focus: Religious trauma, individual, and couples counseling

LGBTQIA+ Focus

Brian Vega – Counseling Solutions of the Ozarks
counselingsolutionsoftheozarks.com
Focus: Couples and LGBTQIA+ support

Bridge Cunningham – The Living Room
btg-counseling.com
Focus: Psychotherapy, trauma, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ support, transition referrals, and asexual/aromantic identity

Rachel Smith – Counseling Solutions of the Ozarks
counselingsolutionsoftheozarks.com
Focus: LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent therapy

The Living Room Wellness Center
livingroomwellness.net
Focus: Holistic health and wellness

General Counseling

Ozarks Counseling Center
ozarkscounselingcenter.org
Focus: Broad network of counselors offering services regardless of ability to pay

Other Specialties

Libby Bennett, PhD
drlibbybennett.com
Focus: Sex therapy