Lynn Schirk (PhD, NCC, CST, LPC)
➤ LOCATION
More Counseling Solutions of the Ozarks is located half a block west of the Doctors Building:
1771 S. Fremont Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804
☎ CONTACT
417-319-7874
Lynn Schirk
PhD, NCC, CST, LPC
Belief: Life is comprised of a multitude of experiences each shaping who we are and how we engage in the world around us. We have the ability to re-evaluate and transform difficult or traumatic experiences into something new, creating a more whole self. This takes work, a desire to self-reflect, and at times, move toward change.
I specialize in trauma and sex therapy and offer an integrative approach based on the needs of my client. I utilize evidence-based practices and incorporate the mind-body connection to relieve symptoms of acute distress, develop new patterns of thinking and behavior, and assist clients on a path of healing.
My role in the counseling relationship is to provide a safe space where judgement does not exist and the beauty of self-discovery, renewal, and acceptance is possible.
I am a certified yoga teacher, an EMDR practitioner, National Certified Counselor, Certified Sex Therapist through The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), and hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology (the study of anatomy, physiology, and psychology as those areas relate to sexuality and sexual functioning). This education allows me to better understand the relationship between the mind and body, as well as the biological, psychological, and sociocultural impacts on sexuality and sexual functioning.
Services
Individual Counseling for Adults
Couples Counseling
EMDR & Sex Therapy
Group Therapy
Groups
Female Sexuality & Desire: A Group for Women
Group therapy is an effective and efficient way to learn about sexuality and wellness and move gently toward growth in a safe, confidential and encouraging environment. This 9-week group therapy experience uses evidence-based information and techniques from top researchers in the field of sexuality. Group participants will explore the causes and solutions for low sexual desire, learn about themselves, gain new skills, and enhance their confidence and sense of sexual wellbeing. Learn more online.
A therapeutic group for women
Contact Lynn to be added to the waitlist for a future group session.
Fees
$130 per 50-minute session
Payment is accepted at the time of service.
If insurance covers mental health counseling, payment is accepted at the time of service, and the client is responsible for submitting a receipt to the insurance company for reimbursement.
EMDR
EMDR, (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as with most therapy approaches, focuses on the individual’s present concerns. The EMDR approach believes past emotionally charged experiences are overly influencing your present emotions, sensations, and thoughts about yourself. As an example: “Do you ever feel worthless although you know you are a worthwhile person?”
EMDR processing helps you break through the emotional blocks that are keeping you from living an adaptive, emotionally healthy life.
EMDR uses rapid sets of eye movements to help you update disturbing experiences, much like what occurs when we sleep. During sleep, we alternate between regular sleep and REM (rapid eye movement). This sleep pattern helps you process things that are troubling you.
EMDR replicates this sleep pattern by alternating between sets of eye movements and brief reports about what you are noticing. This alternating process helps you update your memories to a healthier present perspective.
SEX THERAPY
Sex therapy is a type of psychotherapy where individuals or partners can explore issues related to sexuality, sexual functioning, desire, and pleasure. With a sex-positive approach to talk therapy, we can evaluate your concerns and create a realistic plan to achieve increased satisfaction, improved intimacy, and personal empowerment. During a session, you can expect detailed dialogue about sexual experience, concerns, education, and at times, homework (things to reflect on, exercises to try, etc.).
Common issues discussed during sex therapy include but are not limited to:
Emotional challenges surrounding sexuality and sexual functioning
Desire discrepancies, difficulty with arousal and orgasm
Physical and emotional pain during sexual encounters
Intimacy
Body image and self-confidence
Erectile and ejaculation challenges
Sexual dysfunction
Shame and guilt
Affairs
Monogamy, Consensual Nonmonogamy, Solo Sex
Trauma
Pornography and digital device usage
Fantasy and eroticism