Tim Bizelli M.S.E LPC

Owner/Clinical Supervisor

Tim Bizelli has an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies from Urshan College, a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from Missouri Baptist University, and a Master of Science in Counselor Education from Missouri Baptist University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri for 13 years and has met the requirement and is recognized as a Missouri State approved Counseling Supervisor. Tim has served professionally in community, mental health, and rehabilitation agencies since 2002. Tim has a strong passion to help facilitate change in the lives of individuals through strong counseling theory that is bible based.

Tim has completed over of 200 hours of post graduate CEU’s that focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anger/Aggression Management, Dual Diagnosis, Domestic Violence and Suicide Prevention . Tim Bizelli Counseling LLC services are also featured in Psychology Today.

Since 2005 Tim Bizelli has conducted an estimated 10,600 counseling sessions and well over 6,500 group counseling sessions in the area of mental health over the years. Tim is the owner and executive clinical director of Tim Bizelli Counseling LLC.

Dr Paul Daniel Buford

Paul Daniel Buford has a Batchelor of Theology from Texas Bible College, a Master of Arts in Theology from the Graduate School of Concordia Seminary, a Master of Arts in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Regent University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Education and Supervision from Regent University.

Dr. Buford has served professionally in mental health agencies and private practice since 2011, and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri since 2013.

He joined the Tim Bizelli Counseling LLC in February of 2023 and is thankful to be carrying out its passion for coming alongside people and helping them on their life journeys.

While Dr. Buford focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), he uses an eclectic mix of therapies to best meet his clients’ needs.

Joy Bland MA,PLPC

Before pursuing a degree in counseling, Joy was a middle school teacher for over 15 years. Meeting an individual’s needs in a more holistic manner was very important to her, so she pursued and earned a Master of Arts in School Counseling from Missouri Baptist University (2020) Her concentration was in Clinical Mental Health (CACREP).

Joy’s career in education allowed her many opportunities to work with individuals who were experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem issues, life transitions, anger, and grief. Joy’s focus has always been to help those around her feel heard, supported, and empowered. She has worked with students ranging from kindergarten through college age.

In her therapy, Joy often utilizes the methods of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT), and Solution Focus Brief (SFBT). But she can be eclectic in her approach. She works hard to adapt her style and strategies to accommodate the personal needs of the individual and/or group.

Joy Bland PLPC  is supervised by Tim Bizelli LPC  license # 2005038700.