Elsah J
MA, PLPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (636) 689-2468
Available both in-person and online
1360 South 5th Street Ste 306 Saint Charles, MO 63301
If you’ve been pushing through, holding it together, or trying to think your way out of what you feel, you may be longing for a different kind of support. You might feel stuck in patterns that no longer make sense, or notice your mind and body working overtime to stay in control, stay strong, or stay “fine.” Therapy can be a calm, safe, and steady place to slow down and make sense of what’s beneath the surface. Alongside adults at all stages of life, I work with children, teens, and young adults, and welcome parents who want help understanding what their child’s behavior is communicating and how to support positive change.
I use a variety of skills to help people of all ages put words to what they’re experiencing and understand themes that repeat in their lives. As clarity grows, we connect symptoms, behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. With that understanding, we create more space to choose so you can respond in ways that feel authentic and aligned with how you want to live.
Reaching out can feel like a big step, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own. You don’t need the perfect words to begin. If something in you wants relief, clarity, or a steadier way forward, we can start there.
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Centene
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Elsah J Epstein
MA, PLPC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Missouri / 2026003630 Supervised by Nishelle Thompson (Missouri / 2018043841) Elsah Jeanne Epstein
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended Northwestern University, Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2025
- Certificate from National Academy of Sports Medicine 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Elsah J Epstein
MA, PLPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (636) 689-2468
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Depression
Expertise
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
French
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Elsah J Epstein
MA, PLPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (636) 689-2468
Location
Primary Location
Open Discussion Counseling, LLC
1360 South 5th Street
Ste 306
Saint Charles, MO 63301
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