Therapists in Saint Peters, MO

Kristen L. Wurth is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri who has been practicing since 2021. She has a BA in Middle Level Education and Social Sciences and an MA in Professional Counseling. Kristen believes that every person is doing their best given their resources and personal history and has an innate and organic desire to be their best self. She approaches her clients with a compassionate, empathetic, person-centered approach and serves as their guide in healing and working towards achieving their personal objectives.

Liza Kebel-Spielman, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of different issues such as suicide, homicide, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bullying, anger, relationships, physical and mental abuse, and issues within the family unit. Liza uses different counseling approaches during sessions such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.

If you are overwhelmed with life, then I can help. Life brings many ups and downs and I want to help you navigate these life events. I will meet you where you are in life and help you through the journey. I use several different therapy modalities so that I am able to meet each person's needs. I put a lot of focus on building an honest and trusting relationship with you; so that I am able to help you meet your needs and/or your personal goals.

Life can bring unexpected events resulting in a change in how you view the world. Rather you are experiencing, relationship stressors, hopelessness, anxiety, regret, resentment, feeling stuck or grief. I am passionate to collaborate with you to achieve family and individual success.

Kaitlin Pennington is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from McKendree University. Kaitlin offers Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that helps those with trauma exposure or PTSD. She primarily works with children, adolescents, and their families to help them understand and communicate their emotions. In her spare time, Kaitlin enjoys making art, reading, playing video games, and playing with her dogs.

Erin Lynch is an LCSW, who has been practicing since 1998. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Social Work with a Masters Degree in Interpersonal Practice. Erin believes in client centered treatment and creates a supportive and collaborative environment between herself and her clients. Erin utilizes many cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques in her practice. Her main areas of focus are treating mood disorders and anxiety disorders. in her spare time, Erin enjoys many activities that allow her to be in the moment, like travelling and spending time outside.

Since I've been working in the field of mental health since 1991, I've learned to address many issues that clients bring to my office including marital and relational, anxiety, depression, bipolar, boundaries, domestic violence, codependency, substance abuse, grief, and blended families.

Do you feel overwhelmed by your problems, and struggle to cope? If you are reading this I know how hard making that first step to talk to somebody can be. I am so glad you have found your way here! I have 17 years working with adults with a wide range of concerns including addiction/substance abuse, depression, stress management, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, spirituality, and life transitions. I also help many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I think you will find me to be a very approachable and compassionate person.

Meg Verstraete has over 18 + years as a licensed professional counselor. Ms. Verstraete's experience includes both educational and clinical settings. Some of her experience includes assisting her clients with matters such as eating disordered behavior, high conflict divorce and parenting matters, grief and loss, spectrum related matters, behavioral issues in education, learning disorders, depression, grief and loss, anxiety and pandemic related issues.

Diane Appal, MS, LPC works with patients 25 and over for individual, couples and family therapy. She enjoys helping clients navigate through difficult circumstances including, but not limited to, loss of interest, boundary setting, lack of motivation, guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, grief, worry, low self-esteem and poor self-care. Accomplishing this requires establishing a trusting, authentic relationship that enables clients to play an active role in their own recovery.

Are you feeling lonely, down, and/or anxious? Not sure what you are feeling? Do you have a child or a teen who is lost and needs help with bullying, trauma, self esteem, or aggression? Did you experience abuse or trauma, or need to share a challenge you are going through? Counseling or therapy is a safe environment in which one can feel heard and come together with a neutral person, and form a therapeutic alliance. I am very compassionate, non judgmental, empathic, and easy to talk to. Counseling is all about the therapeutic relationship and feeling you are an equal in this partnership.

Reaching out for support takes strength and courage. I respect this, and my aim is to create a calm, inviting atmosphere where a deep sense of trust can grow between client and therapist. I believe that pain shared is pain lessened and that people can and do recover from issues that have been troubling them for years. I have found that many people enter therapy not because of a complex mental health issue but because of a general feeling of life not being what they would like it to be. Let me be a catalyst of change for you.

Mark Hale II, MSW, LMSW earned his bachelor's degree in social work from Lindenwood University, and Master's in Social Work with an emphasis in Behavioral Health at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. Mark is working on his licensure in clinical social work. During his studies, Mark was a member of the Behavioral Health Workforce and Education Training program (BHWET) where he received specialized training in integrated behavioral health.

Depression, anxiety, anger, relationship struggles, and trauma effects everyone sometime in his/her life. It is important to have coping skills to battle these issues. I am passionate about seeing people not only enjoy life, but thrive to their fullest potential.

Colleen Larson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has been practicing since 2022. Colleen has been working with adults and children for several years. She thinks that what makes her successful is her ability to build relationships and find strengths in her clients. She hopes that her clients walk away from sessions feeling calm, heard, and valued. Outside of work, Colleen enjoys spending time with her family, going to the zoo, and learning how to cook.

My name is Lori Browning and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides counseling to individuals 15 years and older. I obtained my master's in social work degree from St. Louis University in 1998 and I have over 24 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. I serve and treat a variety of different populations including adults, adolescents, parents, and families.

If You’re Freaking the &%$ Out… It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed. Come as you are and find a therapist you can vibe with. Transforming the Culture of Mental Health: Our mission is to make getting mental health care the norm. And while we know that going to therapy and being vulnerable with someone you just met can seem scary, we do everything we can to make each session as comfortable and fun as possible. We aim to walk along this journey with you and provide you with a safe place to talk, decompress, and heal. Ellie provides mental health care for people of all ages.

Beth Volkman is a Licensed Clinical Counselor in the states of Missouri and Illinois. She graduated from Missouri State University in 1993 with a Bachelors of Science in Child and Family Development and from Central Missouri State University in 1997 with a Masters of Counseling. Beth has been in practice for over 20 years. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking her dog and gardening.

Lori Carr is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2011. She graduated from Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis with a Master's Degree in Counselor Education. Lori believes in meeting people where they are and utilizing evidence based practices to facilitate personal growth in her clients. She believes that individuals possess great inner strength that simply needs a channel for access. Her main areas of focus include treatment of trauma, concerns related to interpersonal relationships, and anger management. In her spare time, Lori enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors enjoying nature.