Therapists in Wentzville, MO

I have a passion for helping, and strongly feel that building a connection - a supportive, therapeutic relationship - is critical and essential for counseling to be most effective. You will find in me a genuine person, and genuinely caring. I want to help you either overcome and conquer your struggle, or find a way to make life worth living - learning, practicing, and using "tools" that can elevate you to truly living from merely surviving. I've helped hundreds of people to find joy and new purpose, and I want to help you, too.

Scared to go to counseling? Whether you are an adult or a child, I offer exciting, non-judgmental, state-of-the-art information that provides clear answers to issues that are terrifying to you or seem impossible to fix. Before you leave your first appointment, you will know why your problem is occurring and HOW to begin achieving immediate, positive change in any situation. The process will not be scary but FUN, no matter how serious the problem! Additionally, you will take with you an empowered insight to life that guarantees the way to substantially happier living!

The ideal client who desire to be equipped and enabled to handle their issues independently. The client has the ability to solve their life's puzzle. My role is to assist the client to anchor the KEY piece(s) and help to develop their own coping skills . I have been helping people all of my life as a teacher, school counselor, and licensed professional counselor and hypnotherapist . Working with individuals, couples and families are areas in which I excel. Many practicing counselors do not blend traditional counseling practices with hypnotherapy. Using both approaches allows the client's mind to be "totally engaged."

Hi. Thank you for taking a look at my counseling profile. I love counseling and have been practicing for 30 years. One of the things I've noticed new clients are concerned about is being able to express themselves without being judged, as well as if the experience will be awkward. In all my years of practicing, I've heard almost everything imaginable and judgment is not a part of how I work. Everything in my office is 100% confidential and safe. I know how to ask the right question and keep the conversation flowing.

Is it hard to make it through the day? Feeling stuck? Anxiety, depression, illness, grief, and loss can impact every aspect of our lives - relationships, finances, goals, employment, our independence, and the list goes on and on. It can feel like everything is out of our control and our quality of life is not where we desire it to be. The undesired changes and losses we endure require new coping skills and new mindsets.

With over 20 years of professional experience I know that no single approach is the right one for every client, so I have been trained in a wide range of modalities that address and treat multiple needs. My focus and passion is helping my clients address life challenges. I carefully meet each individual where they are and explore the best approach on their wellness journey. I empower self-growth, promote self-actualization, strengthen relationships, and reduce emotional suffering in a safe, supportive environment.

I am excited to offer an environment of kindness, patience and respect where we explore what's most frustrating for you right now. We'll work toward increasing ease and explore how your life is offering opportunities to grow using courage and self-care.

Are you depressed, anxious with panic attacks, self-harming, angry, and/or distressed from past or current abuse/trauma? Are you grieving a major loss or sometimes you may feel like you do not want to be here. You may have family/relationship issues, parent-child conflict or single-parenting. Or you may have "church-hurt" or other hurtful situations. Well, there is hope. As a Trauma-Informed therapist I know that your path can get heavy. But you are still unique and can still Awaken to Every Opportunity For You and become a better version of yourself. You do count, you matter and there are new Awakenings everyday!

Life has been rough lately, and your emotions are becoming more and more overwhelming and are affecting you more often and more intensely. You're having a difficult time managing your emotions for yourself, and you feel your relationships have been impacted. Or, maybe you are stuck in a cycle of the same fight with your partner and need to communicate more effectively. Or maybe still, someone close in your life has found a way to make anything wrong in the relationship your fault and well, you believe them! Repair is available, and I can help guide you!

It has been said that control kills correction and comparison is the thief of joy. If you have been struggling in life to find happiness, to reach your full potential, or just feeling as if you are not living your best life, the time to begin your journey toward the best version of yourself is now. Using a variety of counseling approaches in a judgment free atmosphere provides for the best possible outcomes from therapy. Whatever your concerns are today, I will meet you where you are as we walk through life’s challenges to improve future outcomes.

People look for counselors/therapists/life coach for all reasons. I work with clients with a variety of backgrounds and issues to help them reach goals or navigate through transitions in a therapeutic supportive way. I work with clients who are of middle school age through adulthood including Seniors. I work with individuals, couples and families. From depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, communication problems, women's and men's health specific related issues to general support, I have worked with and helped many people over the years. Throughout Life we often need a professional to help us achieve our very best.

Our patients are individuals, couples or groups who have been struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorder and other behavioral challenges that have made ordinary day to day functioning impossible or extremely difficult. Through evidence-based clinical mental health therapy that includes EMDR, CBT, DBT, and SFBT, we assess, and diagnose individuals, couples and groups providing evidenced-based treatment plans.

Dr. Lena Pearlman is the clinical director and lead therapist of Pearlman & Associates, a team of social workers in private practice in St. Louis MO. Lena has been a social worker for 25 years and believes that we all have the capacity to make positive changes that improve the quality of our lives. Lena uses a client centered interactive style along with a warm caring manner. She takes time to understand your history, identify your strengths, acknowledge your feelings and clarify your goals with a plan to help you make progress towards them.

We continue to grow in staff and services. Life is full of adventures that affect every experience we encounter. We now have four License Staff, One Master's Level Counselor, One Qualified Mental Health Professionals, a Counselors in Training, a Professional Visitation Supervisor Monitor, and a Life Coach. We will soon have an RN join our team. We are here for you and your overall life journey. Contact us and see if we can assist you in developing, implementing, and maintaining your goals. We would be honor if any practicum student, intern or PLPC would like to join our team.