Couples Counseling Therapists in Saint Louis, MO

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Mary Beth Harper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63141
The therapeutic relationship is viewed as a collaborative effort where client and therapist join together to seek understanding, healing, and peace. Mary Beth has over 30 years' experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Premarital and marital therapy is provided with a balanced perspective seeking ways to build or rebuild intimate friendship and devoted connection. Individual therapy also provided, focused on issues such as relationship conflict, loss, anxiety and depression.
The therapeutic relationship is viewed as a collaborative effort where client and therapist join together to seek understanding, healing, and peace. Mary Beth has over 30 years' experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Premarital and marital therapy is provided with a balanced perspective seeking ways to build or rebuild intimate friendship and devoted connection. Individual therapy also provided, focused on issues such as relationship conflict, loss, anxiety and depression.
(314) 527-2122 View (314) 527-2122
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Mitch Cartwright
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63104
The journey is one guided by you and reinforced by unconditional positive regard, a new and growing relationship.
Sometimes it may feel like your inner worldview and dreams don’t match the outer world’s experiences and expectations. Sometimes we need help to gather all of our feelings, thoughts, beliefs, histories, and dreams in order to speak them out loud and make sense of them in a safe space. My goal is to help you share your story and your light with the world. When we share our story we heal; when we heal, we give to the greater world and the ripple of change is exponential. My ideal client's goals are to live authentically and freely, unapologetically, powerfully, and to find fulfillment in the day to day.
The journey is one guided by you and reinforced by unconditional positive regard, a new and growing relationship.
Sometimes it may feel like your inner worldview and dreams don’t match the outer world’s experiences and expectations. Sometimes we need help to gather all of our feelings, thoughts, beliefs, histories, and dreams in order to speak them out loud and make sense of them in a safe space. My goal is to help you share your story and your light with the world. When we share our story we heal; when we heal, we give to the greater world and the ripple of change is exponential. My ideal client's goals are to live authentically and freely, unapologetically, powerfully, and to find fulfillment in the day to day.
(314) 207-5401 View (314) 207-5401
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The Empowerment Spot, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63131
Scheduling New Clients! Do you feel anxiety about a current life transition? Is a past trauma holding you back in life? It's common to experience grief about the loss of someone or an idea of how you thought life would be. Individuals and couples can enhance the quality of their relationships and gain a better understand of others by attending therapy. I will sit with you and accept you as you are, while we work together on creating a plan of action to break out of patterns that are no longer serving you. It is ok if you have no clue where to start. This is a great first step!
Scheduling New Clients! Do you feel anxiety about a current life transition? Is a past trauma holding you back in life? It's common to experience grief about the loss of someone or an idea of how you thought life would be. Individuals and couples can enhance the quality of their relationships and gain a better understand of others by attending therapy. I will sit with you and accept you as you are, while we work together on creating a plan of action to break out of patterns that are no longer serving you. It is ok if you have no clue where to start. This is a great first step!
(314) 936-3892 View (314) 936-3892
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Katie Killeen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63118
You are ready for therapy. You’re exhausted from unmet needs, chronic caretaking, traumatic triggers, or feelings of shame. Connection and joy are brief and seem out of reach. You're feeling helpless, unworthy, unfulfilled, and anxious. Maybe you yearn to be known by your partner, friends, and community. You want to tell a new story with your life, nurture a space of inner peace, or return to the love you once felt in your relationship. You yearn to connect more authentically with your body, your world, and the people in it.
You are ready for therapy. You’re exhausted from unmet needs, chronic caretaking, traumatic triggers, or feelings of shame. Connection and joy are brief and seem out of reach. You're feeling helpless, unworthy, unfulfilled, and anxious. Maybe you yearn to be known by your partner, friends, and community. You want to tell a new story with your life, nurture a space of inner peace, or return to the love you once felt in your relationship. You yearn to connect more authentically with your body, your world, and the people in it.
(314) 671-0710 View (314) 671-0710
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David K McGraw
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Our world often stigmatizes needing support, but let's face it: no one gets anywhere without help! Change and growth come with challenges, and having the support of a genuine and compassionate therapist can make a positive difference. Whether you are experiencing a significant personal development, struggling to relate to others, or feeling stuck and looking for a change for the better, reaching out to someone trained to help is a critical step towards finding a way to live more authentically. As a therapist, I work with individuals & couples to create a space to process experiences and find a path forward to greater well-being.
Our world often stigmatizes needing support, but let's face it: no one gets anywhere without help! Change and growth come with challenges, and having the support of a genuine and compassionate therapist can make a positive difference. Whether you are experiencing a significant personal development, struggling to relate to others, or feeling stuck and looking for a change for the better, reaching out to someone trained to help is a critical step towards finding a way to live more authentically. As a therapist, I work with individuals & couples to create a space to process experiences and find a path forward to greater well-being.
(314) 926-9030 View (314) 926-9030
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Maria Kometer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63108
As you find healing, we will start challenging the patterns that are holding you back and redefine your relationship with yourself, your thoughts, and your feelings.
If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you feel unknown. Your family and friends think highly of you, but you’re afraid that might be because you’ve fooled them. Deep down you feel like there is something wrong with you, and no amount of “doing the right thing” can change that. You’ve spent much of your life between procrastination and perfection, but nothing really calms the racing thoughts and anxiety. A lifetime of trying to fix what feels broken in your family has taken its toll. It’s actually been pretty tough—and there’s a lot of pain.
As you find healing, we will start challenging the patterns that are holding you back and redefine your relationship with yourself, your thoughts, and your feelings.
If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you feel unknown. Your family and friends think highly of you, but you’re afraid that might be because you’ve fooled them. Deep down you feel like there is something wrong with you, and no amount of “doing the right thing” can change that. You’ve spent much of your life between procrastination and perfection, but nothing really calms the racing thoughts and anxiety. A lifetime of trying to fix what feels broken in your family has taken its toll. It’s actually been pretty tough—and there’s a lot of pain.
(314) 274-6510 View (314) 274-6510
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Nicholas Maio-Aether
MAMFT, MSPSY, LBA, CSC, BCBA
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63139  (Online Only)
Utilizing systemic principles and effective methodology, I work with clients of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, and relationship dynamics. Clients come to me to work on sexual and/or sociosexual concerns, including low desire, infidelity, lack of partnership skills, poor impulsivity control, coming out, inner shame, exploring new dynamics and/or kinks, and also for vaginal pain and erectile dysfunction.
Utilizing systemic principles and effective methodology, I work with clients of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, and relationship dynamics. Clients come to me to work on sexual and/or sociosexual concerns, including low desire, infidelity, lack of partnership skills, poor impulsivity control, coming out, inner shame, exploring new dynamics and/or kinks, and also for vaginal pain and erectile dysfunction.
(314) 310-6534 View (314) 310-6534
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Carly Sparks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63108
KINETIC counseling specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, familial stress, and parenting. With 14 years of experience in family social work, Carly provides private counseling services which focus on a comprehensive appreciation of the complexity of people's lives and choices. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Stress Reduction techniques, Mindfulness strategies, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions. Carly works to incorporate a holistic approach embracing each person's interests, hobbies, educational background and belief system.
KINETIC counseling specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, familial stress, and parenting. With 14 years of experience in family social work, Carly provides private counseling services which focus on a comprehensive appreciation of the complexity of people's lives and choices. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Stress Reduction techniques, Mindfulness strategies, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions. Carly works to incorporate a holistic approach embracing each person's interests, hobbies, educational background and belief system.
(314) 310-0186 View (314) 310-0186
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Abigail Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Waitlist for new clients
I have considerable experience working with gay and straight couples, poly systems, and trans folks.
I have 20 years of experience helping people of diverse backgrounds to navigate through difficult times in their lives. I listen carefully and work hard to understand how you feel. I have hope that people can overcome depression, calm anxiety, be transformed through grief, and find their peaceful center in the midst of over-stimulation and busyness. I have extensive experience in working with couples, individuals with chronic pain and autoimmune disorders, and PTSD/complex trauma. My goal is to create space for you to explore yourself, your relationship with others, and work towards living a life of greater pleasure and meaning.
I have considerable experience working with gay and straight couples, poly systems, and trans folks.
I have 20 years of experience helping people of diverse backgrounds to navigate through difficult times in their lives. I listen carefully and work hard to understand how you feel. I have hope that people can overcome depression, calm anxiety, be transformed through grief, and find their peaceful center in the midst of over-stimulation and busyness. I have extensive experience in working with couples, individuals with chronic pain and autoimmune disorders, and PTSD/complex trauma. My goal is to create space for you to explore yourself, your relationship with others, and work towards living a life of greater pleasure and meaning.
(314) 730-9777 View (314) 730-9777
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Amy L Butler
MMFT, MEd, BSEd, BAID
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63119
Currently Accepting NEW Clients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Fridays. I feel that I’m patient, supportive, and genuine, but also speak the truth and will speak to the elephant in the room. Each of us hold the necessary tools required to find peace within ourselves and among others. My job is not to fix, but to offer encouragement and guidance though listening and conversation. I specialize in issues related to peer and relationship issues, both premarital and marriage related. My concentration areas are couples. My goal is to help you, your partner and/or your family navigate life challenges.
Currently Accepting NEW Clients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Fridays. I feel that I’m patient, supportive, and genuine, but also speak the truth and will speak to the elephant in the room. Each of us hold the necessary tools required to find peace within ourselves and among others. My job is not to fix, but to offer encouragement and guidance though listening and conversation. I specialize in issues related to peer and relationship issues, both premarital and marriage related. My concentration areas are couples. My goal is to help you, your partner and/or your family navigate life challenges.
(314) 501-9209 x704 View (314) 501-9209 x704
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LaTrece M Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63101
When everyday challenges become too much to handle or life has lost its luster, it may be time to partner with us to take the next step on your journey. The inner you is calling and it's time to answer. Check in to who you really are and become who you desire with EPIR Source Therapy. We look forward to walking through this cave like experience and assisting you with defining the light at the end. Our goal is to give you the space to explore your current life situation and use it as fuel for your future. Call today to set up your free 15 minute consultation.
When everyday challenges become too much to handle or life has lost its luster, it may be time to partner with us to take the next step on your journey. The inner you is calling and it's time to answer. Check in to who you really are and become who you desire with EPIR Source Therapy. We look forward to walking through this cave like experience and assisting you with defining the light at the end. Our goal is to give you the space to explore your current life situation and use it as fuel for your future. Call today to set up your free 15 minute consultation.
(314) 947-4059 View (314) 947-4059
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Clayton A. Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Something’s not right, and maybe it hasn’t been for a while, but you know it’s time to make some changes. If you (or you & your partner) need help making that change, I’d be honored to work with you. I take a flexible approach, bringing thoughtfulness and creativity to the process to meet you where you are. Here are areas I help people with most often: anxiety & stress, depression, couples counseling (Gottman Method), trauma (Brainspotting), career counseling & life design, substance use & addiction, men's issues, life transitions, anger, mindfulness, and grief.
Something’s not right, and maybe it hasn’t been for a while, but you know it’s time to make some changes. If you (or you & your partner) need help making that change, I’d be honored to work with you. I take a flexible approach, bringing thoughtfulness and creativity to the process to meet you where you are. Here are areas I help people with most often: anxiety & stress, depression, couples counseling (Gottman Method), trauma (Brainspotting), career counseling & life design, substance use & addiction, men's issues, life transitions, anger, mindfulness, and grief.
(314) 666-6308 View (314) 666-6308
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Herzog-Borowiak Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NAMP, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Congratulations you took the first step in becoming a healthier you.! I have a personal mission of helping people reach their highest potential! I am an experienced therapist, educator, counselor, school psychologist, and advocate with 30+ years experience in the helping field. My counseling services are provided to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a wide spectrum of issues. I will support you as you process feelings, face difficult decisions, talk through available options, strengthen your current relationships, learn cognitive behavioral techniques and develop coping strategies! Through this process you will learn ways to reach your highest potential.
Congratulations you took the first step in becoming a healthier you.! I have a personal mission of helping people reach their highest potential! I am an experienced therapist, educator, counselor, school psychologist, and advocate with 30+ years experience in the helping field. My counseling services are provided to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a wide spectrum of issues. I will support you as you process feelings, face difficult decisions, talk through available options, strengthen your current relationships, learn cognitive behavioral techniques and develop coping strategies! Through this process you will learn ways to reach your highest potential.
(314) 736-3716 View (314) 736-3716
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Melissa T Scolaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Waitlist for new clients
When the challenges of life and relationship present you with complex dilemmas and create painful or uncomfortable symptoms, therapy offers an opportunity for healing and long-lasting psychological change. The power of therapy is in the way it expands your choice in behaviors or ways of seeing others, yourself and your life circumstances. Through a compassionate journey of self-exploration I will help you work toward a fuller understanding of yourself which will lead to greater choice in how you live, love, work and play. It is a privilege to join you on your journey of self-discovery and healing.
When the challenges of life and relationship present you with complex dilemmas and create painful or uncomfortable symptoms, therapy offers an opportunity for healing and long-lasting psychological change. The power of therapy is in the way it expands your choice in behaviors or ways of seeing others, yourself and your life circumstances. Through a compassionate journey of self-exploration I will help you work toward a fuller understanding of yourself which will lead to greater choice in how you live, love, work and play. It is a privilege to join you on your journey of self-discovery and healing.
(314) 828-1020 View (314) 828-1020
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Marty C Lintvedt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63119
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, couples and families.
I have enjoyed working as a partner in mental health and wellness for over 20 years. It is my hope that as I walk alongside the client he or she will recognize strengths, develop skills, and embrace healing. While I have specialized training in some complex issues, much of the work of a counselor is helping people deal with the everyday struggles most of us face on a daily basis.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
I have enjoyed working as a partner in mental health and wellness for over 20 years. It is my hope that as I walk alongside the client he or she will recognize strengths, develop skills, and embrace healing. While I have specialized training in some complex issues, much of the work of a counselor is helping people deal with the everyday struggles most of us face on a daily basis.
(618) 704-7470 View (618) 704-7470
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Kimberly E Keegan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63131
I find that often a person is suffering with one or more unresolved issues and continues to hope things will change. When things don't change or get better, they may be ready to seek counseling and become open to talking with a stranger. That's often a big step to take. The goal is to improve the situation, handle a crisis and/or just stop the pain. There are many issues that result in reaching out to a counselor including a relationship crisis, loss of some sort, surviving trauma, addictions, difficulty with family or significant others, and changes that may occur within the person such as depression or anxiety.
I find that often a person is suffering with one or more unresolved issues and continues to hope things will change. When things don't change or get better, they may be ready to seek counseling and become open to talking with a stranger. That's often a big step to take. The goal is to improve the situation, handle a crisis and/or just stop the pain. There are many issues that result in reaching out to a counselor including a relationship crisis, loss of some sort, surviving trauma, addictions, difficulty with family or significant others, and changes that may occur within the person such as depression or anxiety.
(314) 937-5229 View (314) 937-5229
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Rachell Nord-Roseau
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63102
Over 20 years in community behavioral health treating ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries, Children, Dating/Relationship (Individuals), Depression, Domestic Violence, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Trauma / PTSD.
I am a person-centered and solution-focused therapist. I like to provide people with an encounter that will change their lives.
Over 20 years in community behavioral health treating ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries, Children, Dating/Relationship (Individuals), Depression, Domestic Violence, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Trauma / PTSD.
I am a person-centered and solution-focused therapist. I like to provide people with an encounter that will change their lives.
(314) 947-3756 View (314) 947-3756
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Kathryn Beskrowni
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63139
I provide therapeutic services to adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Clients that tend to best fit my approach are seeking purpose and meaning, navigating feelings of uncertainty, alienation, or perpetual conflict, and are interested in examining ways outward dynamics reflect their inner selves. In other words, my work specializes in relational growth and development – in our communities, families, partnerships, and within ourselves.
I provide therapeutic services to adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Clients that tend to best fit my approach are seeking purpose and meaning, navigating feelings of uncertainty, alienation, or perpetual conflict, and are interested in examining ways outward dynamics reflect their inner selves. In other words, my work specializes in relational growth and development – in our communities, families, partnerships, and within ourselves.
(314) 949-3992 View (314) 949-3992
Betty J Hopkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Whether you are dealing with depression, relationship issues or just at a crossroads in life I can help.
Are you stuck? Life's challenges keep getting you down? Feel like you can't move beyond past disappointments and hurts? You are not alone. Therapy can help "renew you, renew life".
Whether you are dealing with depression, relationship issues or just at a crossroads in life I can help.
Are you stuck? Life's challenges keep getting you down? Feel like you can't move beyond past disappointments and hurts? You are not alone. Therapy can help "renew you, renew life".
(314) 488-2295 View (314) 488-2295
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Travis Munnerlyn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63139
I have extensive experience working with the adults and couples in areas related to complex childhood trauma, anxiety, life transition and other relationship issues.
For many of us, childhood was mentally and emotionally confusing. And we may find that these experiences impact us even now — they season how we relate to others, how we interact with our worlds, and even how we conceive of our future. Making sense of all of this requires a respect for very human needs like safety, stability, and positive and corrective emotional experiences. Therapy is often the single most helpful and effective intervention to those ends—it certainly has been healing for me. I hold a deep respect and honor for those who are able to show up to do this work.
I have extensive experience working with the adults and couples in areas related to complex childhood trauma, anxiety, life transition and other relationship issues.
For many of us, childhood was mentally and emotionally confusing. And we may find that these experiences impact us even now — they season how we relate to others, how we interact with our worlds, and even how we conceive of our future. Making sense of all of this requires a respect for very human needs like safety, stability, and positive and corrective emotional experiences. Therapy is often the single most helpful and effective intervention to those ends—it certainly has been healing for me. I hold a deep respect and honor for those who are able to show up to do this work.
(314) 947-5910 View (314) 947-5910

Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.