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Group Therapy

Sharing experiences, challenges, and triumphs within a supportive group setting can lead to meaningful insights and positive change. Our team has experience facilitating various types of group therapy sessions, each aimed at fostering emotional growth, skill-building, and mutual support. Whether it’s educational, process-oriented, or
support-focused, we understand the profound impact group therapy can have on each member.

We prioritize the needs of our clients and community when developing group offerings. If there’s a specific type of group you’re interested in, we encourage you to let us know. Your input could be the catalyst for a new group to form, providing invaluable support to others who may be facing similar challenges.

Some of the groups we’re considering include postpartum mental health, support for families of individuals with mental health issues or autism, infertility and infant loss, creating calm, managing anxiety, and more. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming group sessions, and feel free to reach out with any suggestions or requests. Together, we can create a supportive community where everyone feels heard, understood, and empowered to thrive.

7 Principles for A Healthy Marriage Workshop

Join us for a one-day workshop designed to give you the tools that you need to strengthen your relationship. This workshop uses the Gottman Method, which has decades of research backing it. No matter where you are in your relationship, you can For $300 you will be led by Anna Cox, a therapist who...
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Organization/Planning My Semester Out: A Workshop Focused on Specific Planning Skills to Remain Calm and Organized

Date: August 22 2024 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Better Together Conference Room For many of us, staying organized is one of the biggest challenges we will face during the school year. Keeping organized can help reduce stress and keep us calm throughout the year, which will help lead to better...
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Parent Support: How to Manage Parental Stress While Adjusting to the New Schedule of my Children

Date: August 27, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Better Together Conference Room People always talk about how the school year is difficult for the kids but let's not forget about all of the stress put on parents during this time of year. Let's talk about ways we can make the start of the school year...
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Back to School: High School Edition

Date: August 28, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Better Together Conference Room Starting a new school year is intimidating, and high school can be even harder. Get together with us to figure out how to use this school year to become your best self! To join us or learn more, click on the apply button...
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Identifying and Understanding How to Meet Our Needs Workshop: Featuring Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Date: August 29, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Better Together Conference Room Have you been ignoring your needs? Are you having trouble identifying your needs or figuring out how to meet them? In this workshop, we will explore how to identify what we need and then work towards understanding what...
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Navigating College: School, Socialization, and Stress

Date: August 21, 2024 Time: 4:30 PM Location: Better Together Conference Room College is a huge change from high school. Whether you're just starting your freshman year or you're returning as a sophomore, junior, or senior, there's always more to learn about handling life, school, friends, and the...
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Setting SMART (realistic and attainable) Goals for the School Year Workshop

Date: August 20, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Better Together Conference Room Goals are intimidating. How many of us set huge goals only to get discouraged when we can't live up to those expectations? In this workshop we'll learn how to make sure that our goals are SMART, so we can achieve...
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Setting Your Family Up for Success This School Year Workshop For Parents

Date: August 6, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Better Together Conference Room As parents, we worry about the whole school year. This workshop will help us learn about and set up practices that will help us be proactive this school year to help ensure success for the whole family. To join us or...
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Focus On Your Why Workshop

Date: July 25th Time: 4:00 PM Location: Better Together Conference Room Do you ever feel like it's difficult to find purpose or why we understand the things you do? This workshop will help you gain the skills to understand the why behind our actions and give the skills to focus on that why and let...
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Roleplaying for Social Skills and Emotions for Young Adults

Group Leader: Oliver Start Date: July 17, 2024 Repeats: Weekly on Wednesdays at 2:30 PM Location: Better Together Office This group uses modern therapy modalities and combines them with the fun and collaboration of tabletop role-playing games. Group members will learn to handle complex emotions,...
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Explore Our Group Therapy and Workshop Offerings!

Setting Your Family Up For Success This School Year Workshop August 6 at 2:00 PM Setting SMART (realistic and attainable) Goals for the School Year August 20 at 4:00 PM Navigating College: School, Socialization, and Stress August 21 at 4:30 PM Organization/Planning my Semester Out: A Workshop...
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Community Partnerships

We believe in partnering in our community to increase access to care. Click to learn more about our community partners:

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Beth Orns, owner and licensed therapist at Better Together Mental Health.
Anna Cox, licensed therapist in Columbia, Missouri.

Meet Our Therapists

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What Our Clients Say

"I cannot stress enough how amazing better together is. Not only do I love my counselor, but the owner’s customer service is above and beyond. She took the time to explain how to save on my billing - just all around amazing. This is where you need to go for therapy. I have learned so much over the last several months."

— Kayla M.

What Our Clients Say

"I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Beth Orns, owner & therapist at Better Together through the Columbia Women’s Network. Beth spoke on a panel about self-care & imparted so much clinical wisdom & encouragement to all of us in the room. She uses her time & finances to mentor & invest in women, women-owned businesses, & a variety of nonprofit organizations in our community."

— Allie T.

What Our Clients Say

"I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working alongside Jemika Gardner in a professional capacity. Jemika has always been an advocate for her patients and will prove she is the asset missing from your behavioral health link. Jemika is smart, skilled, respectful, and compassionate; she will be a wonderful choice in provider!"

— Kacee

What Our Clients Say

"I highly recommend Jemika Gardner if you are looking for a caring, understanding, compassionate attentive, problem-solving, therapist, she is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. She will go the extra mile for you and make you feel comfortable and heard. she is an excellent therapist."

— Mikki M.

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