Last edited 01/12/2026

Headshot of Elizabeth Hocker Licensed Professional Counselor

Elizabeth Hocker

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
In Person in Columbia
Online in Missouri
Headshot of Elizabeth Hocker Licensed Professional Counselor
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Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanWhiteNeurodivergent, Millennial
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesADHDWomen's issues
General Expertise
Work StressRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemSocial AnxietyAcademic challengesAttachment issuesBipolar disorderCollege & graduate student issuesDivorce & separationFamily issuesLearning disabilitiesLife transitionsMedical Professionals' Mental HealthMood disordersPanic attacks & panic disorderPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)StressTraumaNeurodiversity
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive Processing TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyFeminist TherapyHumanistic TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Neurodiversity-AffirmingCoachingInterpersonal PsychotherapyMarriage and Family Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureMissouri, Licensed Professional Counselor, 2014037901
Training/CertificationsADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH)Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of CareAdvanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy TrainingEMDR Trained (EMDRIA-Approved)
Education
Stephens College, Master of Education, Counseling, 2013 — Earned a Master of Education in Counseling with clinical training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Coursework emphasized counseling theories, assessment and intervention strategies, multicultural competence, and ethical practice. This graduate education prepared me to provide comprehensive counseling services to individuals, couples, and family's with divers backgounds.
University of Missouri, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology, 2010 — Completed undergraduate studies in Psychology and Sociology, earning a Multicultural Certificate as part of my academic training. Coursework emphasized human behavior, development, cultural awareness, and social systems, with a strong focus on understanding how identity, culture, and environment shape individual experiences. This foundation supports a culturally responsive, inclusive, and client-centered approach to counseling.
Work HistoryMy clinical work has focused on supporting individuals and families across a wide range of life stages, with a particular emphasis on ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. Over the course of my career, I have worked in outpatient and community-based settings, where I gained experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families with diverse needs and backgrounds. Through this work, I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based, skills-focused therapy and learned how to adapt treatment to each person’s unique strengths, challenges, and environment. I have extensive experience helping clients navigate ADHD and executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation, stress, relationship concerns, and the impact of trauma. My approach is practical, collaborative, and compassionate, with an emphasis on helping clients better understand themselves and build tools they can use in everyday life. I am also the owner of Brave Counseling & Wellness, where I provide counseling services and help shape a practice culture that values thoughtful, individualized care. In addition to direct clinical work, I collaborate with other providers, support clients through both in-person and telehealth services, and work with individuals who benefit from a flexible, ADHD-informed approach to therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Elizabeth Hocker, LPC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
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