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Paula Heller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, RDT
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122  (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.
(314) 347-3580 View (314) 347-3580
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Mandy Bowlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
You are feeling stress/anxiety at home, work, school or having difficulty with relationships and connecting with others. You have trauma histories to explore or are impacted by stressful relationships such as caregiving, family members with substance use, or conflict in romantic relationships. You are looking for a therapeutic relationship that will be comfortable for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can begin to find peace, increased self-worth, better boundaries, and improved ability to feel joy and be present in the spaces you occupy. If you relate to these concerns send me an email and lets talk.
You are feeling stress/anxiety at home, work, school or having difficulty with relationships and connecting with others. You have trauma histories to explore or are impacted by stressful relationships such as caregiving, family members with substance use, or conflict in romantic relationships. You are looking for a therapeutic relationship that will be comfortable for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can begin to find peace, increased self-worth, better boundaries, and improved ability to feel joy and be present in the spaces you occupy. If you relate to these concerns send me an email and lets talk.
(314) 274-6602 View (314) 274-6602
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Steven Hahne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
My goal is to help an individual or family get past the feelings of anxiety, depression, frustration, aggravation, and the complexities in life that are holding them back from living longer and more meaningful lives. This could be accomplished by either resolving the problem or issue that is tormenting the person or family, or finding out better ways to live with it. Although there cannot always be total resolution over life’s problems or issues, given the right treatment plan we have worked on together, inner peace can be achieved.
My goal is to help an individual or family get past the feelings of anxiety, depression, frustration, aggravation, and the complexities in life that are holding them back from living longer and more meaningful lives. This could be accomplished by either resolving the problem or issue that is tormenting the person or family, or finding out better ways to live with it. Although there cannot always be total resolution over life’s problems or issues, given the right treatment plan we have worked on together, inner peace can be achieved.
(314) 226-1817 View (314) 226-1817
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Angela Lovett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hi there, I am here to help you. I work with individuals, couples, and families with struggles ranging from current life issues, relationship struggles, and issues that have been a lifelong battle. Clients often come to me because they have hit the lowest point and have never felt more alone, even after trying therapy countless times before. Many clients have left counseling finding resolution and a drive to live their life to the fullest. My clients have expressed finding healing, feeling equipped to manage life, and having healthier relationships and connections with others that they previously thought weren't possible.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hi there, I am here to help you. I work with individuals, couples, and families with struggles ranging from current life issues, relationship struggles, and issues that have been a lifelong battle. Clients often come to me because they have hit the lowest point and have never felt more alone, even after trying therapy countless times before. Many clients have left counseling finding resolution and a drive to live their life to the fullest. My clients have expressed finding healing, feeling equipped to manage life, and having healthier relationships and connections with others that they previously thought weren't possible.
(314) 207-0749 View (314) 207-0749
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Katie Plasmeier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I am a formally trained DBT therapist and am also trained in Family Based Therapy.
I believe in providing a safe space for my clients to work towards their goals. By providing a safe space to open up about vulnerable topics my goal is to assist you in learning how to challenge maladaptive coping strategies and replace them with adaptive ones. In counseling the process to work towards change can be scary and difficult and that is why my number one goal as a therapist is providing a safe and inviting space to open up.I believe in using a person-centered approach, which means allowing you to guide the sessions. I have found that allowing you to build rapport and work towards your goals it fosters the most change.
I am a formally trained DBT therapist and am also trained in Family Based Therapy.
I believe in providing a safe space for my clients to work towards their goals. By providing a safe space to open up about vulnerable topics my goal is to assist you in learning how to challenge maladaptive coping strategies and replace them with adaptive ones. In counseling the process to work towards change can be scary and difficult and that is why my number one goal as a therapist is providing a safe and inviting space to open up.I believe in using a person-centered approach, which means allowing you to guide the sessions. I have found that allowing you to build rapport and work towards your goals it fosters the most change.
(314) 328-7801 View (314) 328-7801
Elephant Rock Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Services include Individual and Family Counseling, and an Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program (24 weeks) teaching extensive coping & interpersonal skills to teens and parents that often lead to significant improvements in their lives.
Welcome to Elephant Rock Counseling - we have recently added an experienced female therapists who still has some availability for NEW CLIENTS. The majority of our therapists work with Adults & Adolescents - we can assist with important life goals and help you find more adaptive coping skills working through challenging obstacles that usually lead one to therapy. Areas of speciality include: Motivational Interviewing for Addiction, Behavioral Activation for Depression, Acceptance and Commitment Trauma Focused Therapy for Anxiety, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Suicidal & Self-Harm Behaviors.
Services include Individual and Family Counseling, and an Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program (24 weeks) teaching extensive coping & interpersonal skills to teens and parents that often lead to significant improvements in their lives.
Welcome to Elephant Rock Counseling - we have recently added an experienced female therapists who still has some availability for NEW CLIENTS. The majority of our therapists work with Adults & Adolescents - we can assist with important life goals and help you find more adaptive coping skills working through challenging obstacles that usually lead one to therapy. Areas of speciality include: Motivational Interviewing for Addiction, Behavioral Activation for Depression, Acceptance and Commitment Trauma Focused Therapy for Anxiety, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Suicidal & Self-Harm Behaviors.
(314) 626-8509 View (314) 626-8509
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Linda Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I began my professional career as a clinical social worker in the family court system working with families and adolescents.
I enjoy working with a diverse population to resolve the many challenges and difficulties that inevitably disrupt our lives. I am trained academically and professionally in family systems and cognitive behavioral therapy and have advanced professional training in marital and grief counseling, substance abuse and addictions, ADHD and Sexual abuse.
I began my professional career as a clinical social worker in the family court system working with families and adolescents.
I enjoy working with a diverse population to resolve the many challenges and difficulties that inevitably disrupt our lives. I am trained academically and professionally in family systems and cognitive behavioral therapy and have advanced professional training in marital and grief counseling, substance abuse and addictions, ADHD and Sexual abuse.
(314) 877-8312 View (314) 877-8312
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Sarah F Coffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Specializations: Women, female youth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship conflict, family conflict, trauma, sexual identity, postpartum depression, birth trauma, pregnancy & infant loss, emotional eating, health issues and self-injury.
Focused on women and female youth, Sarah's practice offers therapy for individuals, families and groups, within a safe and nurturing environment. This strong therapeutic alliance affords clients the comfort in which to develop greater self-awareness, heal from past traumas, and learn to cope with present difficulties. Along with her full-time private practice, Sarah is an Adjunct Professor at Washington University Brown School, where she received her graduate degree, and maintains an active presence in the community as a private doula and as the Missouri Co-Coordinator for Postpartum Support International.
Specializations: Women, female youth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship conflict, family conflict, trauma, sexual identity, postpartum depression, birth trauma, pregnancy & infant loss, emotional eating, health issues and self-injury.
Focused on women and female youth, Sarah's practice offers therapy for individuals, families and groups, within a safe and nurturing environment. This strong therapeutic alliance affords clients the comfort in which to develop greater self-awareness, heal from past traumas, and learn to cope with present difficulties. Along with her full-time private practice, Sarah is an Adjunct Professor at Washington University Brown School, where she received her graduate degree, and maintains an active presence in the community as a private doula and as the Missouri Co-Coordinator for Postpartum Support International.
(314) 527-3084 View (314) 527-3084
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Pam Weber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Individual counseling * Couples counseling * Family counseling * Adolescent counseling * Counseling for older adults and their caregivers * Addiction recovery * Weight Loss * Pam provides compassion, respect, and a heartfelt understanding for people facing life issues. Pam is knowledgeable in the areas of relationship; family dynamics; grief and loss; ADD, bipolar, anxiety, and depression; people struggling with addiction and recovery, and those who love them. The guiding principle behind Pam's work is to assist people in building more meaningful relationships with the most important people in their lives; including themselves.
Individual counseling * Couples counseling * Family counseling * Adolescent counseling * Counseling for older adults and their caregivers * Addiction recovery * Weight Loss * Pam provides compassion, respect, and a heartfelt understanding for people facing life issues. Pam is knowledgeable in the areas of relationship; family dynamics; grief and loss; ADD, bipolar, anxiety, and depression; people struggling with addiction and recovery, and those who love them. The guiding principle behind Pam's work is to assist people in building more meaningful relationships with the most important people in their lives; including themselves.
(314) 485-9974 View (314) 485-9974
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Megan Barken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I also love to work with people through relationship and intimacy issues, grief and loss, blended family struggles, women's issues, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers mental health therapy to a variety of clients, each with their own specific needs and goals. Based on my own personal experience and years in the mental health and substance use field, I believe therapy can help each of us greatly if we are willing to do the work. My mission is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for you to work through challenges and live a healthy and full life. My job as a therapist is not to "fix" anyone, but rather to help and guide you through life's ups and downs. I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples, and families!
I also love to work with people through relationship and intimacy issues, grief and loss, blended family struggles, women's issues, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers mental health therapy to a variety of clients, each with their own specific needs and goals. Based on my own personal experience and years in the mental health and substance use field, I believe therapy can help each of us greatly if we are willing to do the work. My mission is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for you to work through challenges and live a healthy and full life. My job as a therapist is not to "fix" anyone, but rather to help and guide you through life's ups and downs. I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples, and families!
(314) 370-1146 View (314) 370-1146
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Therapy Nest Accepting New Clients!
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , LCSW, LMFT, CSAT, LMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Stress, Self Esteem, Grief Loss, Narcissistic Relationship, Anger, Family Conflict, Teen, Sex Addiction, Divorce, Breakups.
Accepting new clients! We are a diverse group of licensed wellness professionals that have come together to help those in need. We are knowledgeable, compassionate and honored to help Individuals, couples and families. If you are a practicum internship student looking for a site inquire today!
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Stress, Self Esteem, Grief Loss, Narcissistic Relationship, Anger, Family Conflict, Teen, Sex Addiction, Divorce, Breakups.
Accepting new clients! We are a diverse group of licensed wellness professionals that have come together to help those in need. We are knowledgeable, compassionate and honored to help Individuals, couples and families. If you are a practicum internship student looking for a site inquire today!
(314) 907-3135 View (314) 907-3135
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John C. Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I frequently help people work through issues involving depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family of origin issues, trauma, and addiction.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process where people can learn more about themselves and how to live differently. This change occurs through the therapeutic relationship. I help people understand how to help themselves and alleviate their suffering.
I frequently help people work through issues involving depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family of origin issues, trauma, and addiction.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process where people can learn more about themselves and how to live differently. This change occurs through the therapeutic relationship. I help people understand how to help themselves and alleviate their suffering.
(314) 325-2175 View (314) 325-2175
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Amy Turk Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Our mental health is impacted by our physiology as well as a variety of environmental factors. My approach as a therapist is to get to know you and your unique story very well. In the process, we identify which parts play what role and how best to heal. I work collaboratively with you to optimize functioning, restore inner peace and find happiness. Allow me to help you along on your healing and growth journey.
Our mental health is impacted by our physiology as well as a variety of environmental factors. My approach as a therapist is to get to know you and your unique story very well. In the process, we identify which parts play what role and how best to heal. I work collaboratively with you to optimize functioning, restore inner peace and find happiness. Allow me to help you along on your healing and growth journey.
(314) 852-8543 View (314) 852-8543
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Caitie DuMontier Fahrner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
You are here for a reason, and I am here to support you in your journey. I provide a welcoming therapeutic environment that offers a safe place to facilitate change, promote personal growth, and learn new strategies and coping skills to manage distress. I value each individual that I work with and tailor my therapy practice to meet you at your level of comfort during our sessions. My goal is to collaborate with you to understand your current concerns and work together to find your path to peace and healing.
You are here for a reason, and I am here to support you in your journey. I provide a welcoming therapeutic environment that offers a safe place to facilitate change, promote personal growth, and learn new strategies and coping skills to manage distress. I value each individual that I work with and tailor my therapy practice to meet you at your level of comfort during our sessions. My goal is to collaborate with you to understand your current concerns and work together to find your path to peace and healing.
(844) 280-0038 View (844) 280-0038
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Liz Davis Goldman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am glad to provide care to clients with a variety of presenting issues. I particularly value providing affirmative care to members of diverse communities, including the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color. My hope as a therapist is to help clients connect with their love and respect for themselves, as well as find new strategies for coping.
I am glad to provide care to clients with a variety of presenting issues. I particularly value providing affirmative care to members of diverse communities, including the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color. My hope as a therapist is to help clients connect with their love and respect for themselves, as well as find new strategies for coping.
(314) 671-0541 View (314) 671-0541
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Glen Doherty: Counselor, Life Coach, Speaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I believe one of your goals in life should be to continually learn how to resolve the problems you run into. Obviously some problems do not go away and cannot be easily resolved. With these, you must learn understanding and coping skills to manage them instead of allowing these problems to manage you. This is what counseling is all about.
I believe one of your goals in life should be to continually learn how to resolve the problems you run into. Obviously some problems do not go away and cannot be easily resolved. With these, you must learn understanding and coping skills to manage them instead of allowing these problems to manage you. This is what counseling is all about.
(314) 403-1443 View (314) 403-1443
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Kim Callaway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Have you found that no matter how hard you work on your relationship, you're not experiencing the type of spark and connection you long for? Are you struggling to make peace with a recent breakup or divorce? Do you find yourself grappling with feelings of anxiety, loneliness, or anger? Whether I am working with you as an individual or a couple, my goal is to help you piece together the puzzle of how your past is impacting your present.
Have you found that no matter how hard you work on your relationship, you're not experiencing the type of spark and connection you long for? Are you struggling to make peace with a recent breakup or divorce? Do you find yourself grappling with feelings of anxiety, loneliness, or anger? Whether I am working with you as an individual or a couple, my goal is to help you piece together the puzzle of how your past is impacting your present.
(314) 696-6080 View (314) 696-6080
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Heiser Counseling and Healing Arts
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I enjoy helping people become self-aware, accepting, heal and improve their quality of life and relationships. I use a variety of approaches, including client centered, strengthbased, focused on goals set with client. I enjoy helping people grow, and become self and spiritually aware. I work with children, (6 -19), and adults dealing with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, attachments issues, relationships, addictions, and mortality. I enjoy working with individuals, partners, couples and families. I believe in the power of focused healing, increased awareness, acceptence, hope and love.
I enjoy helping people become self-aware, accepting, heal and improve their quality of life and relationships. I use a variety of approaches, including client centered, strengthbased, focused on goals set with client. I enjoy helping people grow, and become self and spiritually aware. I work with children, (6 -19), and adults dealing with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, attachments issues, relationships, addictions, and mortality. I enjoy working with individuals, partners, couples and families. I believe in the power of focused healing, increased awareness, acceptence, hope and love.
(618) 712-0291 View (618) 712-0291
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Nicole M. Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT, Reiki
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Are you experiencing a difficult transition? Or maybe haven't felt like yourself in a while? If you're looking for somewhere to be heard without judgement, I have experience helping people from diverse backgrounds going through a variety of issues relating to health, relationships, work, crisis, and life transitions. I use several somatic/body-based and mindfulness strategies, drawing from my background as a psychotherapist, Registered Yoga teacher and Reiki Master. I strive to create a safe and open environment where people can reconnect with themselves and those relationships that matter most to them.
Are you experiencing a difficult transition? Or maybe haven't felt like yourself in a while? If you're looking for somewhere to be heard without judgement, I have experience helping people from diverse backgrounds going through a variety of issues relating to health, relationships, work, crisis, and life transitions. I use several somatic/body-based and mindfulness strategies, drawing from my background as a psychotherapist, Registered Yoga teacher and Reiki Master. I strive to create a safe and open environment where people can reconnect with themselves and those relationships that matter most to them.
(314) 230-9530 View (314) 230-9530
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Tara Hoppe Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already struggling and in need of support. I believe that feeling seen and heard can serve as a powerfully reparative experience, especially in a space of non-judgment and acceptance. I am honored and committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment to help clients connect with themselves in an authentic, safe, and self-compassionate way. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, utilizing a neuro-biologically focused approach that assists restoration of the authentic self with self-regulation, wholeness, and a sense of aliveness.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already struggling and in need of support. I believe that feeling seen and heard can serve as a powerfully reparative experience, especially in a space of non-judgment and acceptance. I am honored and committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment to help clients connect with themselves in an authentic, safe, and self-compassionate way. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, utilizing a neuro-biologically focused approach that assists restoration of the authentic self with self-regulation, wholeness, and a sense of aliveness.
(618) 268-3413 View (618) 268-3413

Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.