Grace Counseling LLC

02/08/2026

02/04/2026

FYI TO ALL FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS

After a wave of requests, we are hosting one TBRI training for caregivers starting in March!

Traditional discipline often doesn't work for children who have experienced trauma. Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) is a different path—one that focuses on healing the relationship to change the behavior.

This transformative class teaches three core pillars:
• Empowering: Meeting physical and environmental needs to build "felt safety."
• Connecting: Creating trust and secure attachment through mindful interaction.
• Correcting: Using compassionate strategies to replace fear with social skills.

The dates listed are ONE entire class totaling 21 hours.
Virtual class dates are these Tuesdays and Thursdays in March: March 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, & 31
Each class runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Enroll today: Contact Stacey Austin at StaceyAustin@cmfcaa.com

11/10/2025

New things happening at Grace Counseling LLC!! Hope Day has availability on evening, weekends and telehealth!! Give her a call today!!

Hello, my name is Hope Day. I am a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) working under the supervision of Merideth Lehman, LPC, CCLS, RPT™. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development from the University of Central Missouri in May 2018, and later completed my Master’s in Counseling at UCM in December 2021. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and have received specialized training in Play Therapy.
For the past seven years, I have worked in school settings, counseling children and adolescents ages 4–18. During that time, I have supported students through a wide range of challenges, including:
• Anxiety and depression
• ADHD, attention difficulties, and executive functioning struggles
• Behavioral challenges and emotional regulation
• Peer conflict, bullying, and social skills
• Family transitions, divorce, and grief
• Academic stress and school-related pressures
• Low self-esteem and identity development

10/29/2025

Look at this exciting new face you will see at Grace Counseling!!

Bre Wright, PLPC, earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. While earning my degrees, I started my career working with adults with disabilities as well as working with children and families in the foster care system.
Bre receives supervision under Ashlyn Gautam, M.Ed., LPC-S. License number 2019030961

Bre works with children through adults. Check out https://www.gracecounselingllc.com/about to learn more about her speciality areas!!

09/12/2025

This wonderful lady is an excellent counselor and owner of Grace Counseling. She is also my private practice landlord and friend.

09/12/2025

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network shares info on how and child traumatic stress have overlapping symptoms. Understanding the difference can help children and families receive a correct diagnosis and improve treatment. Download/learn more https://bit.ly/47QEcAo

02/22/2025

Bamboo Nutrition is in great company with other amazing providers in the mid MO area, including Merideth!
Merideth's favorite thing about being a play therapist is the knowledge and experience she's acquired to work with and understand kiddos in a language that they know best. She says "play allows me to meet the client where they are, build rapport through a safe and familiar way, and allows the client to express themself in the best way they know how. Children are still growing and learning language/emotions and may not have the verbal words needed to fully express themselves. Children naturally express themselves through play so why not tap in to the most natural way for children to learn and grow."
Grace Counseling, LLC, is a Jefferson City based group of counselors who specialize in play therapy, couples counseling, grief counseling, and eating disorder therapy.

12/21/2024

Reminder for this season: You have permission and the right to participate in the holidays in whatever way works best for you. 💙 For a resource on supporting children and teens during the holiday season, visit nacg.org/holidaytoolkit.

11/02/2024

We have lots happening this month at the NACG! Check out all we have planned.

• November: Flip the Script for Children's Grief Awareness Month (nacg.org/flipthescript)
• November 1: Intro to Grief Support Series: Attachment Theory & the Enduring Impact on Grief (nacg.org/events)
• November 6: Data & Evaluation Training Series #6 with Judi's House: Ethical Practices in Evaluation (nacg.org/events)
• November 8: Leadership Networking Call
• November 14: Unique Challenges of Supporting Bereaved Children in Rural America (nacg.org/rural-america)
• November 15: Membership/Programming Networking Call
• November 18: CBEM Key Topic Report: The Relationship Between Childhood Bereavement & Household Income (nacg.org/events)
• November 20: Grief Talk Live with David Kessler (nacg.org/cgam-calendar)

10/21/2024

Don’t forget! 👻🧡

Positively Present

10/17/2024

Register for this FREE webinar series to learn about positive behavior intervention strategies and what you can do to prevent bullying behavior.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EEMn_nyeSdqJF-RtiC1Omg #/registration

09/27/2024

Meet Rick Lancaster!! He is an LPC here at Grace Counseling, LLC. Rick has extensive experience implementing cognitive behavioral interventions with clients to make sustainable change in thier lives. Rick sees young adults, adults and couples. You can contact Rick at 573-644-6128 or by email: RickLancaster2024@gmail.com

Rick will be offering a FREE group counseling opportunity for the month of October. "Changing Negatives into Positives" is a CBT therapy group Rick has been offering for 14 years and have seen a lot of mental health success. Effective therapy for depression, anxiety, low-self-esteem and addiction. Join us starting Oct 1st on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at 718 West McCarty St. Jefferson City, MO. Email Rick at RickLancaster for more information or to let him know you would like to join the group!

A note from Rick: Hi, I am a Licensed Counselor, husband, and follower of Jesus. I have worked in mental health care for the past 25yrs and most recently in the prison system for the past 14yrs. I have also done drug and alcohol counseling. I have found CBT, Problem Solving and Behavior Modification to be helpful tools. My thought is to identify the problem, work with you to set some goals and work towards achievement in mental health wellness.