About Missy Beaird

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— WELCOME  TO

Wholeness Within Counseling

I'm Missy Beaird, and I understand what it feels like to be lost in your own life. I help women who have come from difficult relationships or painful pasts find their way back to themselves. If you've been so busy taking care of everyone else that you don't even remember who you are anymore, you're in the right place. I'm here to support you through this journey of rediscovering your strength and creating the life you truly deserve.

— My Journey Into Healing Work

A Healing Journey That Shapes My Expertise

Growing up in a dysfunctional home shaped by family addiction, difficult marriages, and codependency, I learned early what it meant to survive by taking care of everyone else's needs. I spent years going to therapy myself, working through the pain of growing up in chaos and learning to break patterns that weren't serving me.


Through my own healing journey, I discovered something powerful, when you've walked through the darkness yourself, you can genuinely guide others toward the light. My personal experience with addiction in my family and understanding narcissistic abuse dynamics gives me insight that goes far beyond textbook knowledge. I know what it feels like to lose yourself in someone else's problems, to feel responsible for everyone's happiness except your own.


This lived experience, combined with three decades of professional training, allows me to connect with clients in a way that blends both personal understanding and clinical expertise. I became the therapist I wish had been there for me during my hardest moments.

30+

YEARS

of Experience

— Professional Background and Expertise

Expertise Built on Experience

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Experience

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) with over 30 years of experience supporting women through life’s most difficult transitions. My work spans treatment centers, hospitals, Employee Assistance Programs, and private practice.

Specializations

My training includes addiction recovery, adult children of alcoholics, codependency, trauma-informed care, depression, women’s issues, stress management, coping skills, and life transitions.

Mentorship & Impact

As a Clinical Supervisor, I mentor future counselors while continuing to witness healing firsthand, thousands of hours spent helping women reclaim their lives and rediscover their worth.

Woman in a therapy session with Missy Beaird of Wholeness Within Counseling

My Approach to Women's Therapy

I believe that trust is the foundation of all healing work, which is why I strive to be genuine and transparent in everything I do. You are welcome in my office exactly as you are, without needing to pretend or perform. Each session is a space where you have my complete attention while I listen with care and deep compassion.


My therapeutic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, and Gestalt methods. But more than any technique, I focus on creating a confidential and supportive environment where you can begin to heal and feel truly empowered.


I want to be the safe person you feel completely comfortable sharing anything with, knowing you won't be judged for your struggles or your past.

What Guides My Practice

I believe that every woman deserves to feel heard and understood, especially those who have spent their lives listening to everyone else. I'm committed to being fully present with each client, recognizing that healing happens in relationship and trust grows through consistency and authentic care.


My mission is to help women move from lives of chaos and overwhelming responsibility to discovering tranquility, purpose, and genuine self-compassion. I believe that with the right support and practical tools, any woman can learn to set healthy boundaries, manage her emotional wellbeing, and create a life that truly reflects her values and dreams.


I'm committed to providing therapy that honors both your strength and your struggles, helping you understand that seeking support isn't weakness, it's one of the bravest things you can do.

— Therapy That Truly Gets You

Why Wholeness Within Counseling is Right for You

After 30+ years in this field, I've learned that real healing happens when someone truly understands what you're going through. I grew up in a dysfunctional home and have a deep personal understanding of addiction and narcissistic abuse that goes beyond textbook knowledge.


My approach blends professional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and trauma-informed care with genuine empathy that comes from walking a similar path. I want to be the safe person you feel 100% comfortable saying anything to without feeling judged, the therapist I wish had been there for me.

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— GET IN TOUCH

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Starting therapy can feel uncertain, especially when you've been managing everything on your own for so long. But you don't have to figure this out alone anymore. I would be honored to walk alongside you on this journey toward rediscovering who you are and creating a life that truly feels like yours.