Child Therapists in Affton, MO
Catherine Travelstead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Affton, MO 63123
Catherine utilizes a family system’s approach and believes it is crucial to empower caregivers while working with children to create change within the system.
Catherine Travelstead is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is passionate about helping children and families thrive in times of distress. Catherine has extensive experience in working with children and adolescents with behavioral and mental health concerns. Additionally, she is comfortable working with high needs and intense behaviors.
Catherine utilizes a family system’s approach and believes it is crucial to empower caregivers while working with children to create change within the system.
Catherine Travelstead is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is passionate about helping children and families thrive in times of distress. Catherine has extensive experience in working with children and adolescents with behavioral and mental health concerns. Additionally, she is comfortable working with high needs and intense behaviors.
PlayfulLeigh Psyched, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, MS/MA, LGPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Affton, MO 63123 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We know first hand that it can be tremendously scary to seek help whether for yourself or for a child that you love.
We work with individuals, families, and children. We specialize in trauma including generational trauma, perinatal, immigrants, parent- child relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and family conflict. Our greatest intention is to help you understand yourself better and improve your quality of life and relationships. We tailor our approach to the needs of each person or family, responding to your unique problems, identities, and realities. This is not a one-size-fits-all practice because we are trauma-informed and social-emotional focused practices from a social justice framework.
We know first hand that it can be tremendously scary to seek help whether for yourself or for a child that you love.
We work with individuals, families, and children. We specialize in trauma including generational trauma, perinatal, immigrants, parent- child relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and family conflict. Our greatest intention is to help you understand yourself better and improve your quality of life and relationships. We tailor our approach to the needs of each person or family, responding to your unique problems, identities, and realities. This is not a one-size-fits-all practice because we are trauma-informed and social-emotional focused practices from a social justice framework.
I have a background working with children and families who have experienced trauma.
Change can be overwhelming at times. Sometimes the change seems so big it is hard to know where to start. The focus of my work is to meet the client where he/she is at and help identify steps for change. I use a variety of cognitive and sensory techniques to help clients break out of old patterns and cope with the stressors of life.
I have a background working with children and families who have experienced trauma.
Change can be overwhelming at times. Sometimes the change seems so big it is hard to know where to start. The focus of my work is to meet the client where he/she is at and help identify steps for change. I use a variety of cognitive and sensory techniques to help clients break out of old patterns and cope with the stressors of life.
SSM Health Behavioral Health at St. Clare Hospital
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Affton, MO 63123
SSM Health Behavioral Health offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), specifically designed for young people struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral problems. Our Youth and Family IOP aims to help teens reduce symptoms through developing skills to promote self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Our team understands the complexity of mental and behavioral issues and we believe it’s imperative to take a comprehensive approach to caring for each person to strengthen the whole family system.
SSM Health Behavioral Health offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), specifically designed for young people struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral problems. Our Youth and Family IOP aims to help teens reduce symptoms through developing skills to promote self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Our team understands the complexity of mental and behavioral issues and we believe it’s imperative to take a comprehensive approach to caring for each person to strengthen the whole family system.
I understand that beginning therapy is not easy and takes many people out of their comfort zone. I believe in a warm and nurturing environment that allows clients to work at their own pace. Your journey is your own, and I offer a non-judgmental approach with each person I work with. I enjoy meeting with individuals, couples, and families. I have specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS). This model allows clients the opportunity to get to know each "part" of themselves and provides a way to regulate emotions and improve problem solving skills.
I understand that beginning therapy is not easy and takes many people out of their comfort zone. I believe in a warm and nurturing environment that allows clients to work at their own pace. Your journey is your own, and I offer a non-judgmental approach with each person I work with. I enjoy meeting with individuals, couples, and families. I have specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS). This model allows clients the opportunity to get to know each "part" of themselves and provides a way to regulate emotions and improve problem solving skills.
James P Ahearn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, JD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Affton, MO 63123
The clients I serve are often at a crossroads in their life story and unsure of how to close one chapter and begin anew. Clients I enjoy working with recognize that counseling continues outside of the session in self reflection, exploring behavior change, and shifting how we think and relate to ourselves. I find that counseling helps meet goals and needs as diverse as the client, and sometimes goals arise throughout the course of the relationship. No one needs a "good reason" to come to counseling, for the desire to reach out and try will always be sufficient.
The clients I serve are often at a crossroads in their life story and unsure of how to close one chapter and begin anew. Clients I enjoy working with recognize that counseling continues outside of the session in self reflection, exploring behavior change, and shifting how we think and relate to ourselves. I find that counseling helps meet goals and needs as diverse as the client, and sometimes goals arise throughout the course of the relationship. No one needs a "good reason" to come to counseling, for the desire to reach out and try will always be sufficient.
Erin Maloney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Affton, MO 63123
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults, children, and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, identity, parenting, relationship challenges, divorce, grief, and life changes.
It is tough when you get stuck in a cycle of using unhealthy coping tools to make it through the day. It can feel challenging and scary to face what is there. You may feel lost and have forgotten or lost track of what you want from life. You may be looking for motivation, fulfillment, a way forward, and effective ways to get through life’s challenges. With all of the things you have to do, it can make it difficult to make you a priority. I would be honored to help you find your way forward. My overall approach is to help clients accept what they cannot control while working toward building a life that reflects their values.
I work with adults, children, and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, identity, parenting, relationship challenges, divorce, grief, and life changes.
It is tough when you get stuck in a cycle of using unhealthy coping tools to make it through the day. It can feel challenging and scary to face what is there. You may feel lost and have forgotten or lost track of what you want from life. You may be looking for motivation, fulfillment, a way forward, and effective ways to get through life’s challenges. With all of the things you have to do, it can make it difficult to make you a priority. I would be honored to help you find your way forward. My overall approach is to help clients accept what they cannot control while working toward building a life that reflects their values.
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Diana has helped children, adults, and families for over 30 years to overcome emotional difficulties, improve communication skills, and strengthen relationships. She is trained in various therapies which she aligns to the needs of each client. Her approach is wholistic, focusing on internal (within the individual) and external (relational and situational) factors impacting the mental and overall health of clients.
Diana has helped children, adults, and families for over 30 years to overcome emotional difficulties, improve communication skills, and strengthen relationships. She is trained in various therapies which she aligns to the needs of each client. Her approach is wholistic, focusing on internal (within the individual) and external (relational and situational) factors impacting the mental and overall health of clients.
Extensive experience with children and adolescents experiencing social and emotional problems, including adoption and attachment difficulties.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from a relational, trauma informed, attachment informed, developmental perspective. Trained in child psychotherapy, couples therapy and family therapy, I work to understand clients within the context of their primary and family relationships. I especially enjoy working with couples and families. I work to identify the emotional and interpersonal obstacles to further growth, and build on the strength and resilience of the individual, couple and family. .I have experience working with children and adolescents experiencing the full range of emotional, social and developmental difficulties.
Extensive experience with children and adolescents experiencing social and emotional problems, including adoption and attachment difficulties.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from a relational, trauma informed, attachment informed, developmental perspective. Trained in child psychotherapy, couples therapy and family therapy, I work to understand clients within the context of their primary and family relationships. I especially enjoy working with couples and families. I work to identify the emotional and interpersonal obstacles to further growth, and build on the strength and resilience of the individual, couple and family. .I have experience working with children and adolescents experiencing the full range of emotional, social and developmental difficulties.
Paula Heller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, RDT
Verified Verified
Webster Groves, MO 63119 (Online Only)
I believe change is possible! I help people just like you improve their relationships and build healthy interpersonal and family interactions by highlighting your strengths and resources, and helping you develop new coping strategies. I help families in crisis due to school issues, relationship issues and economic issues. I work with grief and specializes in issues related to pregnancy loss, infertility, life transitions for women including career issues, relationships, child birth, adoption, empty nesting, divorce and menopause.
I believe change is possible! I help people just like you improve their relationships and build healthy interpersonal and family interactions by highlighting your strengths and resources, and helping you develop new coping strategies. I help families in crisis due to school issues, relationship issues and economic issues. I work with grief and specializes in issues related to pregnancy loss, infertility, life transitions for women including career issues, relationships, child birth, adoption, empty nesting, divorce and menopause.
Alison Brack
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Webster Groves, MO 63119
I use the guidance of the Neurosequential Model, an approach integrating neurodevelopment and traumatology to inform work with children and families.
Hello! I specialize in supporting caregivers and their young child that displays difficult behaviors and emotions; particularly kiddos who experienced adoption or early adversity. I do things a bit differently from other child therapists and research and brain science significantly influence my perspective about where challenges come from and how solutions can be found. Therefore, I heavily involve caregivers as the key to bringing change for their child. With kiddos and caregivers, I use a play-based & sensory approach to increase felt safety, regulation, and relational capacity.
I use the guidance of the Neurosequential Model, an approach integrating neurodevelopment and traumatology to inform work with children and families.
Hello! I specialize in supporting caregivers and their young child that displays difficult behaviors and emotions; particularly kiddos who experienced adoption or early adversity. I do things a bit differently from other child therapists and research and brain science significantly influence my perspective about where challenges come from and how solutions can be found. Therefore, I heavily involve caregivers as the key to bringing change for their child. With kiddos and caregivers, I use a play-based & sensory approach to increase felt safety, regulation, and relational capacity.
True Wellness Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Webster Groves, MO 63119
If Sarah's experience and approach sounds like it could be beneficial for your child, then you are encouraged to reach out via email to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
Are you looking for a play therapist therapist in the Webster Groves or Brentwood area? Sarah Sanburn, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) has experience and a passion for working with children, teens and young adults that are experiencing anxiety, big behaviors or trauma. Sarah utilizes play therapy to help children (2+) build emotional strength, resilience and a sense of calm.
If Sarah's experience and approach sounds like it could be beneficial for your child, then you are encouraged to reach out via email to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
Are you looking for a play therapist therapist in the Webster Groves or Brentwood area? Sarah Sanburn, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) has experience and a passion for working with children, teens and young adults that are experiencing anxiety, big behaviors or trauma. Sarah utilizes play therapy to help children (2+) build emotional strength, resilience and a sense of calm.
I have a compassionate, holistic approach, with a healthy sense of humor. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, including mental health professionals. I support children and adolescents with behavioral or emotional struggles so that they can learn more effective communication and developmentally mature behavior. I work with adults with emotional difficulties due to work stress, relationship difficulties, compassion fatigue, or chronic physical, emotional, or situational stressors.
I have a compassionate, holistic approach, with a healthy sense of humor. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, including mental health professionals. I support children and adolescents with behavioral or emotional struggles so that they can learn more effective communication and developmentally mature behavior. I work with adults with emotional difficulties due to work stress, relationship difficulties, compassion fatigue, or chronic physical, emotional, or situational stressors.
Creative Counseling 4 Kids and Teens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Webster Groves, MO 63119
I bring an enthusiastic presence to all counseling sessions, to assist your child with feeling safe and welcomed.
I believe that every child has the right to feel loved, safe and heard. Working in the Counseling/ Social Work profession for 21 years, I have gained great insight in what helps children develop self-acceptance, self-awareness, self-regulation and many more essential qualities. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I engage children in play and art therapy to assist them with having their voices heard.
I bring an enthusiastic presence to all counseling sessions, to assist your child with feeling safe and welcomed.
I believe that every child has the right to feel loved, safe and heard. Working in the Counseling/ Social Work profession for 21 years, I have gained great insight in what helps children develop self-acceptance, self-awareness, self-regulation and many more essential qualities. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I engage children in play and art therapy to assist them with having their voices heard.
Lee Bascom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Working with children and their families to help them function more harmoniously and peacefully takes collaboration, humor, humility, and an open mind.
As a clinical social worker/registered play therapist, I work with children ages 3-9 and their families. I primarily use Child Centered Play Therapy and I am also trained in Theraplay, SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) and Trauma-Focused CBT. Click on "website" below my picture to see more about me.
Working with children and their families to help them function more harmoniously and peacefully takes collaboration, humor, humility, and an open mind.
As a clinical social worker/registered play therapist, I work with children ages 3-9 and their families. I primarily use Child Centered Play Therapy and I am also trained in Theraplay, SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) and Trauma-Focused CBT. Click on "website" below my picture to see more about me.
I have had the honor of walking next to children and their families during some of the most challenging times of their lives.
"I don't think I can repeat often enough how grateful I am that we found our way to you." - Parent Testimonial. Since 2001, I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents and families as they have faced some of life's most challenging obstacles. Using a strengths based approach, all that I say and do, is individualized to meet the specific needs of each person. Empowering the individual by encouraging positive coping and stress transformation is at heart of what I do. As a Mother of 3 children, one of which has a rare health condition, I deeply understand the importance of meeting the unique needs of each individual.
I have had the honor of walking next to children and their families during some of the most challenging times of their lives.
"I don't think I can repeat often enough how grateful I am that we found our way to you." - Parent Testimonial. Since 2001, I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents and families as they have faced some of life's most challenging obstacles. Using a strengths based approach, all that I say and do, is individualized to meet the specific needs of each person. Empowering the individual by encouraging positive coping and stress transformation is at heart of what I do. As a Mother of 3 children, one of which has a rare health condition, I deeply understand the importance of meeting the unique needs of each individual.
Bill Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63126 (Online Only)
We all go through difficult times at different parts of our life. It can help to have someone to talk to. I have particular experience with adults in midlife crisis, couples counseling, and adolescents experiencing, school problems, behavior problems, parent/ child conflict, and trauma. I have experience with individual therapy, parent/ child conflict, divorce, alternative relationships and LGBTQIA issues. I specialize in trauma treatment for all age groups. CURRENTLY OFFERING TELEMEDICINE SESSIONS VIA ZOOM OR SKYPE.
We all go through difficult times at different parts of our life. It can help to have someone to talk to. I have particular experience with adults in midlife crisis, couples counseling, and adolescents experiencing, school problems, behavior problems, parent/ child conflict, and trauma. I have experience with individual therapy, parent/ child conflict, divorce, alternative relationships and LGBTQIA issues. I specialize in trauma treatment for all age groups. CURRENTLY OFFERING TELEMEDICINE SESSIONS VIA ZOOM OR SKYPE.
Children, teens and parents, alike, are facing new challenges in today's fast-paced world of ever-changing technology, expectations and youth culture. For over 15 years, I have been working as a Psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, teens, young adults and families to address the emotional and behavioral challenges of everyday life as well as those unique to ADHD, child development, anxiety and other mood disturbances. When working with clients, I feel it is important to develop a strong therapeutic alliance in which to learn new behaviors, coping strategies and ways of thinking and problem solving.
Children, teens and parents, alike, are facing new challenges in today's fast-paced world of ever-changing technology, expectations and youth culture. For over 15 years, I have been working as a Psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, teens, young adults and families to address the emotional and behavioral challenges of everyday life as well as those unique to ADHD, child development, anxiety and other mood disturbances. When working with clients, I feel it is important to develop a strong therapeutic alliance in which to learn new behaviors, coping strategies and ways of thinking and problem solving.
Sharon Lander
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Webster Groves, MO 63119 (Online Only)
Sharon works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to progress in their day-to-day lives, school, careers, and relationships with a focus on achieving balance.
Sharon Lander holds a Masters of Arts Degree in School and Professional Counseling (MA) as well as a Masters in Education (M.Ed). She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri. Sharon has been a practicing counselor for 18 years. In addition to working in a school as a school counselor, Sharon has worked with children and adults in various settings including in-patient and out-patient hospitals. She has had extensive experience helping individuals cope with trauma, anxiety, crisis, depression, anger management, self-worth, stress management, family concerns, relationship issues, school stressors, life transitions
Sharon works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to progress in their day-to-day lives, school, careers, and relationships with a focus on achieving balance.
Sharon Lander holds a Masters of Arts Degree in School and Professional Counseling (MA) as well as a Masters in Education (M.Ed). She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri. Sharon has been a practicing counselor for 18 years. In addition to working in a school as a school counselor, Sharon has worked with children and adults in various settings including in-patient and out-patient hospitals. She has had extensive experience helping individuals cope with trauma, anxiety, crisis, depression, anger management, self-worth, stress management, family concerns, relationship issues, school stressors, life transitions
Betty Teal-Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lemay, MO 63125 (Online Only)
During my professional career, I have gained experience in the child welfare and mental health field.
You may be angry, anxious, depressed, grieving, or just feeling overwhelm by life struggles. Taking that first step to seek out a counselor is the most important step to recovery. Regardless of what your struggles are, I believe that counseling can help. I cannot promise that the process will be easy but hope that in the end you will believe the work was worth it.
During my professional career, I have gained experience in the child welfare and mental health field.
You may be angry, anxious, depressed, grieving, or just feeling overwhelm by life struggles. Taking that first step to seek out a counselor is the most important step to recovery. Regardless of what your struggles are, I believe that counseling can help. I cannot promise that the process will be easy but hope that in the end you will believe the work was worth it.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Affton, MO provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Affton build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Affton build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.