Welcome
Welcome to DSM Associates Psychology Group. It is our mission to provide unparalleled
service to assist individuals, couples, and families in meeting their highest level of personal
potential. The owners of the practice, Drs. Debbie Smithyman and Sue McKenna, have
each been providing services in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas for over 30
years. We pride ourselves on delivering individualized treatment to meet the needs and
goals of each client.
We understand that the decision to seek therapy is very personal. Many people question if
therapy is right for them or how they might benefit from the process. We have found that
there are a number of potential benefits. To name a few, we work to provide support to our
clients and to assist them with improving skills in problem-solving, coping, emotion
regulation, socialization, relationships, and academic and occupational performance.
People often present for therapy for a wide range of issues including but not limited to the
following: depression, anxiety, attentional deficits, behavioral issues, grief and loss,
unresolved childhood issues, academic problems, relationship difficulties, and the
management of acute situational stressors. Therapy is most effective when the therapist
works from the place of the client and offers an objective and fresh perspective on the
presenting issues. Like most things in life, the benefits an individual realizes from therapy
largely depend on how engaged one gets in the process and how willing an individual is to
make use of the guidance and tools that are offered. A comfortable therapeutic
relationship is the starting point for growth. It is important for individuals to seek out a
therapist with whom they feel they can work. Therapy can be both rewarding and difficult. It
is a process of change that takes energy and may include set-backs. However, the outcome
is most often worth the work that is put into the journey. We look forward to working with
you and appreciate the opportunity to help you to take this step toward growth and change.
Please note that as of 1/1/2027, we will be providing services via telehealth—either
video or phone sessions. We utilize the doxy.me HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.
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