Emily Balestra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, MEd, MA, NCC
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222 S. Meramec Avenue, 301, Clayton, MO 63105
Let's Connect (314) 310-0856
As a therapist I believe the answers we seek are within ourselves and it takes courage to find them. I want to support and guide people on their journeys to find answers and help them lead more fulfilling lives. I counsel children, adolescents, adults, and families. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Person-Centered techniques when working with clients. I am also certified in play therapy and use play as one method, when working with children, to communicate, explore, and express feelings.
I approach clients with empathy and authenticity and guide them based on individual needs and comfort level. In private practice and agency work, I work with clients of all ages from children through adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, grief and loss, emotion regulation, low self-esteem, and a variety of other life stressors.
As a parent and a former teacher, I am experienced in recognizing individual needs and have developed the interpersonal skills to work with clients of all ages. I provide clients with a safe environment, free from judgment, creating an atmosphere of mutual respect. Seeking help takes courage. I would be honored to share in your journey of self-exploration.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Emily Balestra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, MEd, MA, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2016042358 Emily Balestra
- In Practice for 8 Years
- Certificate from Miami University BSEd / 1997
- Certificate from Webster University MAT / 2005
- Attended University of Missouri - St. Louis, Graduated 2016
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (314) 310-0856
Emily Balestra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, MEd, MA, NCC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (314) 310-0856
Emily Balestra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, MEd, MA, NCC
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (314) 310-0856
Emily Balestra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, MEd, MA, NCC
Location
Primary Location
Balestra Family Counseling
222 S. Meramec Avenue
301
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 310-0856Email me
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Emily Balestra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, MEd, MA, NCC
Last Modified: 8 Feb 2024