Therapists in Kirkwood, MO
Mike Cockson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I specialize in supporting barriers including; trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Are you achieving your goals and truly living your best life? If you answered yes, then you have discovered a secret that many often spend a lifetime trying to find. If you answered no to that question or just aren’t sure, then you are not alone! The truth is we all struggle with something whether it be mental, physical or combination of both. The issue is when those struggles become a focal point in our life which prevents us from focusing on our purpose and achieving joy and happiness. I'll help you identify ways to resolve those struggles/find solutions so you can live a life you are truly happy with!
I specialize in supporting barriers including; trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Are you achieving your goals and truly living your best life? If you answered yes, then you have discovered a secret that many often spend a lifetime trying to find. If you answered no to that question or just aren’t sure, then you are not alone! The truth is we all struggle with something whether it be mental, physical or combination of both. The issue is when those struggles become a focal point in our life which prevents us from focusing on our purpose and achieving joy and happiness. I'll help you identify ways to resolve those struggles/find solutions so you can live a life you are truly happy with!
Emily Seligson
MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Some of the topics Emily works with include trauma, anxiety/depression, ADHD, addiction, relationship issues, and more.
Many of us long for genuine connection and safety in relation to ourselves and others. Sometimes we want to better understand who we are and where we came from, but it can feel daunting to even know where to begin. Other times, we hope for tools and understanding that can enable us to feel more regulated, as we move forward through challenging moments. Whatever it is that brought you here today, Emily finds it to be an honor to walk alongside you. Through a fostering of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, she strives to create healthy settings for change, growth, and healing.
Some of the topics Emily works with include trauma, anxiety/depression, ADHD, addiction, relationship issues, and more.
Many of us long for genuine connection and safety in relation to ourselves and others. Sometimes we want to better understand who we are and where we came from, but it can feel daunting to even know where to begin. Other times, we hope for tools and understanding that can enable us to feel more regulated, as we move forward through challenging moments. Whatever it is that brought you here today, Emily finds it to be an honor to walk alongside you. Through a fostering of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, she strives to create healthy settings for change, growth, and healing.
Andy Kerckhoff
Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I help individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, trauma, grief, or shame. Many of my clients are in major life transitions. I help people become more aware of their emotional responses to stressors and to find better ways to manage their inner lives. I can help you become more empowered to make wiser decisions with a stronger sense of self, so you will be more satisfied with your life.
I help individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, trauma, grief, or shame. Many of my clients are in major life transitions. I help people become more aware of their emotional responses to stressors and to find better ways to manage their inner lives. I can help you become more empowered to make wiser decisions with a stronger sense of self, so you will be more satisfied with your life.
Megan Barken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
My background and specialty is primarily in mental health and substance use.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers mental health therapy to a variety of clients, each with their own specific needs and goals. Based on my own personal experience and years in the mental health and substance use field, I believe therapy can help each of us greatly if we are willing to do the work. My mission is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for you to work through challenges and live a healthy and full life. My job as a therapist is not to "fix" anyone, but rather to help and guide you through life's ups and downs. I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples, and families!
My background and specialty is primarily in mental health and substance use.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers mental health therapy to a variety of clients, each with their own specific needs and goals. Based on my own personal experience and years in the mental health and substance use field, I believe therapy can help each of us greatly if we are willing to do the work. My mission is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for you to work through challenges and live a healthy and full life. My job as a therapist is not to "fix" anyone, but rather to help and guide you through life's ups and downs. I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples, and families!
Tyler J Sparks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCSAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I am a Certified Clinical Sexual Addiction Specialist.
Men. Tired of losing the battle to porn and sexual acting out? I specialize in helping men break free from sexual enslavement through individual and group therapy. Because I am passionate about this area I always have groups forming. If you are ready to take the next step toward freedom, contact me.
I am a Certified Clinical Sexual Addiction Specialist.
Men. Tired of losing the battle to porn and sexual acting out? I specialize in helping men break free from sexual enslavement through individual and group therapy. Because I am passionate about this area I always have groups forming. If you are ready to take the next step toward freedom, contact me.
Patricia M Bitter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I began my career in the substance abuse field and have been a student of spirituality ever since.
I have worked with many individuals, and couples over the past 34 years to help navigate the "ups and downs" of life and relationships. I work with couples who want to improve communication skills, conflict resolution, parenting, recovery from addiction or infidelity, and more. I work with individuals who want to improve self esteem, reduce negative self talk, improve work/career and love and life choices. I began my career in the substance abuse field. I find it an honor to journey with someone as they seek personal growth, healing in relationships and peace with their life choices.
I began my career in the substance abuse field and have been a student of spirituality ever since.
I have worked with many individuals, and couples over the past 34 years to help navigate the "ups and downs" of life and relationships. I work with couples who want to improve communication skills, conflict resolution, parenting, recovery from addiction or infidelity, and more. I work with individuals who want to improve self esteem, reduce negative self talk, improve work/career and love and life choices. I began my career in the substance abuse field. I find it an honor to journey with someone as they seek personal growth, healing in relationships and peace with their life choices.
Hannah Miller
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I believe healing happens when we are reoriented toward what is truly good for us and entertain the possibility of more of it. You've learned ways to get by in life, and you pull it off well, maybe even perfectly. But along the way, you've picked up burdens you can't seem to set down. You're overwhelmed, and some days you aren't sure who you are anymore. There is a small part of you that wonders if maybe there's something more for your life, or if maybe there's a way forward that doesn't feel so hard.
I believe healing happens when we are reoriented toward what is truly good for us and entertain the possibility of more of it. You've learned ways to get by in life, and you pull it off well, maybe even perfectly. But along the way, you've picked up burdens you can't seem to set down. You're overwhelmed, and some days you aren't sure who you are anymore. There is a small part of you that wonders if maybe there's something more for your life, or if maybe there's a way forward that doesn't feel so hard.
Melissa Fasoldt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Are you struggling with various relationships in your life? Do you feel guilty when you try to set boundaries that would be in your best interest? I believe boundaries are essential for our mental health. I help my clients understand their feelings while providing a safe and comforting environment.
Are you struggling with various relationships in your life? Do you feel guilty when you try to set boundaries that would be in your best interest? I believe boundaries are essential for our mental health. I help my clients understand their feelings while providing a safe and comforting environment.
Courtney Cannes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Not accepting new clients
I have over 15 years of experience working with people with anxiety, substance abuse/addiction, OCD, ADHD, depression, parenting and interpersonal stress.
Welcome! Starting counseling can be overwhelming and I would love the opportunity to start this process with you. Maybe you are struggling with your own internal emotions or thoughts. Maybe you are acting in a way that doesn't feel right and you want to break some patterns. Maybe your relationships with friends, family, kids is not what you want. Counseling is a great place to find hope and work towards creating the life that you want. I provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere for you to share your struggles/concerns and for us to work together towards freedom and healing.
I have over 15 years of experience working with people with anxiety, substance abuse/addiction, OCD, ADHD, depression, parenting and interpersonal stress.
Welcome! Starting counseling can be overwhelming and I would love the opportunity to start this process with you. Maybe you are struggling with your own internal emotions or thoughts. Maybe you are acting in a way that doesn't feel right and you want to break some patterns. Maybe your relationships with friends, family, kids is not what you want. Counseling is a great place to find hope and work towards creating the life that you want. I provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere for you to share your struggles/concerns and for us to work together towards freedom and healing.
Mallory Lamb
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Many of my clients have anxiety that presents as overthinking, indecision, self-criticism, avoidance, and tying worth to performance. This may show up in relationships, self-esteem, or a sense of overwhelm. Together we will lean into anxiety to re-expand your life, deconstruct your inner-critic, and change patterns keeping you stuck. In my practice, I primarily utilize relationally and developmentally informed Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My style is a blend of process and practical, to gain insight and make change when you are ready.
Many of my clients have anxiety that presents as overthinking, indecision, self-criticism, avoidance, and tying worth to performance. This may show up in relationships, self-esteem, or a sense of overwhelm. Together we will lean into anxiety to re-expand your life, deconstruct your inner-critic, and change patterns keeping you stuck. In my practice, I primarily utilize relationally and developmentally informed Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My style is a blend of process and practical, to gain insight and make change when you are ready.
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Anthony F. Pickens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63112
I am a trauma informed licensed Christain counselor with experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, shame, life transitions, homelessness, spiritual formation and career concerns.
I work with families and individuals ages 12 and up who are seeking support with daily life challenges related to emotional, relational, spiritual or career concerns.
I am a trauma informed licensed Christain counselor with experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, shame, life transitions, homelessness, spiritual formation and career concerns.
I work with families and individuals ages 12 and up who are seeking support with daily life challenges related to emotional, relational, spiritual or career concerns.
Daniel J Christy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CEAP, SAP
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63122
I am also CEAP (Certified Employee Assistance Professional) certified and SAP (substance abuse professional) certified.
I take a compassionate approach to counseling focusing on your needs and assisting you with attaining your goals. I practice an eclectic approach utilizing various techniques to best fit you. I enjoy helping you find your inner strength and resiliency that can help you overcome life's problems. I have experience working with people to overcome anxiety issues, substance abuse, and work-life balance. If you want to get the most out of life, overcome your difficulties and reframe negative thoughts so that you can see the positive, I would love to help you.
I am also CEAP (Certified Employee Assistance Professional) certified and SAP (substance abuse professional) certified.
I take a compassionate approach to counseling focusing on your needs and assisting you with attaining your goals. I practice an eclectic approach utilizing various techniques to best fit you. I enjoy helping you find your inner strength and resiliency that can help you overcome life's problems. I have experience working with people to overcome anxiety issues, substance abuse, and work-life balance. If you want to get the most out of life, overcome your difficulties and reframe negative thoughts so that you can see the positive, I would love to help you.
Steven Ogden Kidd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chesterfield, MO 63017 (Online Only)
Most of my career was with the VA where I saw Veterans with combat/complex PTSD and substance abuse problems.
Do things feel overwhelming right now? If so, good for you for reaching out for help. You are taking action to live better. With over thirty years of practice, I have worked with hundreds of clients, moving from immobilized to energized toward living more satisfied lives. Whether your current challenge is internal, like symptoms of depression or anxiety, or external, such as relationship or job stress, we can work together to make it better. I have a particular interest in working together with folks who are trying to put their past behind them.
Most of my career was with the VA where I saw Veterans with combat/complex PTSD and substance abuse problems.
Do things feel overwhelming right now? If so, good for you for reaching out for help. You are taking action to live better. With over thirty years of practice, I have worked with hundreds of clients, moving from immobilized to energized toward living more satisfied lives. Whether your current challenge is internal, like symptoms of depression or anxiety, or external, such as relationship or job stress, we can work together to make it better. I have a particular interest in working together with folks who are trying to put their past behind them.
Geno Martino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Brentwood, MO 63144
I am passionate about helping others to realize their full potential by mentoring them to improve emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually. I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a concentration working with individuals and families. I've maintained credentials and specialized in the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse since 2008. I understand the insidious nature of the disease of addiction and have successfully assisted individuals and families to identify their strengths, gain awareness of their needs and foster their journey of healthy self-care and recovery.
I am passionate about helping others to realize their full potential by mentoring them to improve emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually. I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a concentration working with individuals and families. I've maintained credentials and specialized in the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse since 2008. I understand the insidious nature of the disease of addiction and have successfully assisted individuals and families to identify their strengths, gain awareness of their needs and foster their journey of healthy self-care and recovery.
Janice Bushong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63123
My name is Janice Bushong, I am a Licensed Professional counselor in the state of Missouri. I have a history of working in substance abuse, individual therapy, group therapy and couple's therapy. Types of clients I most typically work with are substance abuse, anxiety disorder, depression, anger management and bipolar disorder. I very much enjoy working with the addictive personality group of clients,
My name is Janice Bushong, I am a Licensed Professional counselor in the state of Missouri. I have a history of working in substance abuse, individual therapy, group therapy and couple's therapy. Types of clients I most typically work with are substance abuse, anxiety disorder, depression, anger management and bipolar disorder. I very much enjoy working with the addictive personality group of clients,
Michelle Smart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63108 (Online Only)
? I have over 15 years of experience in working with adults with substance addiction, stress, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Just imagine a time in your life when your difficulties were so surmountable that the quality of your life diminished—struggling with weighty feelings from the loss of a loved one to thoughts of suicide. There is a solution: therapy! When individuals seek help and fully engage in the therapeutic process, the results lead to individuals living healthier lives. Together, we will create change in the areas of your life that no longer have meaning and purpose. I work to make everyone's therapy the best fit for them. I will use evidence-based therapy concepts, but I do not limit our work to any single model. My treatment style is rooted
? I have over 15 years of experience in working with adults with substance addiction, stress, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Just imagine a time in your life when your difficulties were so surmountable that the quality of your life diminished—struggling with weighty feelings from the loss of a loved one to thoughts of suicide. There is a solution: therapy! When individuals seek help and fully engage in the therapeutic process, the results lead to individuals living healthier lives. Together, we will create change in the areas of your life that no longer have meaning and purpose. I work to make everyone's therapy the best fit for them. I will use evidence-based therapy concepts, but I do not limit our work to any single model. My treatment style is rooted
Richard Hinchsliff
Counselor, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Chesterfield, MO 63017
If you find yourself in the midst of profound darkness, I would love to help you reclaim your life, however I see clients with a wide variety of troubles. I enjoy meeting with adults who find themselves deconstructing their trauma, family dynamics, spirituality, and/or grief. I also enjoy meeting with young adults through their late teens and twenties as they navigate many life transitions which require some extra guidance and compassion. Along with trauma care, I see clients struggling with depression, anxiety, abuse (sexual, physical, psychological/emotional, and spiritual), emotional turmoil, addiction, and mental illnesses.
If you find yourself in the midst of profound darkness, I would love to help you reclaim your life, however I see clients with a wide variety of troubles. I enjoy meeting with adults who find themselves deconstructing their trauma, family dynamics, spirituality, and/or grief. I also enjoy meeting with young adults through their late teens and twenties as they navigate many life transitions which require some extra guidance and compassion. Along with trauma care, I see clients struggling with depression, anxiety, abuse (sexual, physical, psychological/emotional, and spiritual), emotional turmoil, addiction, and mental illnesses.
Mike Diller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Peres, MO 63131 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and currently provide video and teletherapy counseling. With 20+ years experience in the counseling field, I have witnessed couples, adults, and adolescents achieve renewed hope and happiness. Personal change happens through short-term therapy and may last a lifetime. If you are tired of working hard and achieving little or no success, it's probably time to receive professional help. My specialty areas include marriage counseling, anxiety, depression, family counseling, sexual addiction and pornography, and spiritual issues.
I am a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and currently provide video and teletherapy counseling. With 20+ years experience in the counseling field, I have witnessed couples, adults, and adolescents achieve renewed hope and happiness. Personal change happens through short-term therapy and may last a lifetime. If you are tired of working hard and achieving little or no success, it's probably time to receive professional help. My specialty areas include marriage counseling, anxiety, depression, family counseling, sexual addiction and pornography, and spiritual issues.
Samuel Bearer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63117
I seek to provide counseling to couples and individuals, both adults and adolescents. I work with interpersonal, relationship issues including: family of origin dynamics, trauma and maladaptive coping patterns, marriage and pre-marital counseling, improving communication skills, self-image and identity, managing anger, and men's sexual addiction.
I seek to provide counseling to couples and individuals, both adults and adolescents. I work with interpersonal, relationship issues including: family of origin dynamics, trauma and maladaptive coping patterns, marriage and pre-marital counseling, improving communication skills, self-image and identity, managing anger, and men's sexual addiction.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.