Kacie Naros | MEd, lpc

Individual Counseling & Therapy, Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling
Jefferson City, MO

My name is Kacie Naros. I’m a Clinical Therapist with The Counseling Hub in Jefferson City, Missouri, and a licensed counselor in the state of Missouri.
I specialize in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and am level 2 trained!

I’m a good fit for you if you…

  • need help understanding and decreasing emotional dysregulation in your body and mind

  • keep finding yourself in unhealthy relationships and you think it’s due to past traumas

  • frequently experience symptoms of fight, flight or freeze in social settings

  • want a therapist with a warm, empathic presence and who you can say anything to and trust that you won’t be judged

  • need help identifying your emotions and how they impact your overall wellness

  • are seeking to find/access/cultivate motivation and need help finding direction in prioritizing life goals

  • feel stuck and unable to move past childhood traumatic experiences or even more recent traumatic experiences

  • repetitively find yourself unable to make decisions and want to understand a) why, and b) how to change

  • have experienced a loss and want guidance in establishing a new sense of normal

  • want to make sustainable changes in your life, but feel unsure of how to do this and where to start

  • have trouble saying no and feel unsure about how to set boundaries with others

  • are seeking deeper connections in your intimate relationships

pronouns: she/her

These are common reasons people come into counseling. These are the reasons people seek help.

More often than not, folks still feel some sort of shame in reaching out. One of the reasons Tara founded The Counseling Hub was to diminish that sense of shame, to normalize the fact that all people struggle in some way during their lives, and to empower people to grow and heal in their own unique way.

The Counseling Hub is all about connecting, healing, and growing.

I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives. As a therapist, my goal is to foster a genuine and authentic experience that helps you meet your personal goals for self-improvement and development, and I do that by way of supporting you in your journey for growth, understanding, and self-acceptance. I’ve been told I’m a natural at “being where my feet are,” which basically means I’m very good at staying fully present during our interactions. My aim is to provide you with tools so you can find greater satisfaction in your daily life feel empowered, embrace your strengths, and celebrate your successes.

Five Fun Facts About Kacie

  1. I am corgi-crazed!
    I have my own pack. Who can resist their short little legs and their cute smiles! Sorry Kim Kardashian, but corgis win the award for best tail-sides. I am literally obsessed. Did I say obsessed?

  2. I love a great ballad.
    I sing them loudly and proudly in the car. From Gainor to Gaga, Journey, Mariah, or Jewel, any song that really lets me belt it out! In my 20s, you could find me performing anywhere that had karaoke. Once when competing, I was the runner-up in the Missouri state karaoke completion.

  3. I started my college career at 31.
    I entered the customer service industry out of high school and was successful, but felt something missing. I went on to earn my Bachelor of Arts in Human Services in 2017 and then my Master in Education of Counseling in 2021. I found out I love learning (maybe in a bit of a nerdy way)!

  4. I have performed standup comedy.
    Okay, it was amateur night, in a snowstorm, and no actual audience was there, so I got no laughs or applause, but I did it! I actually loved the spotlight in my youth. To this day, I’m always living in the moment and up for spontaneous fun.

  5. My wardrobe staple is the classic cardigan!
    “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood…” Two things I take from Mr. Rogers are a love for cardigans and kindness. I do have quite an extensive collection that includes at least 10 black cardigans of different varieties. But after that, we get into the various colors, styles, and occasion...I seriously have a problem!

Kacie’s Education and Training

Kacie earned her Master of Education in Counseling from Stephens College and is currently a provisional licensed professional counselor (PLPC) in the state of Missouri. Her training and experience support an integrative approach including person-centered and mindfulness techniques to meet the unique needs of her clients. Her strengths include working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of complex trauma, depression, anxiety or grief; and couples who want to work on improving communication and connection. She’s an advocate for individuals who have experienced sexual assault and domestic violence and she is an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.