Family Therapy in Saint Peters, MO

Currently accepting new clients! I work with individual adults, couples, and families. Over the last 15 years, I have had the opportunity to work with people dealing with a variety of struggles including: anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, depression, stress management, women's issues, parenting education, spiritual matters, relationship/communication struggles, etc. I work hard to walk through these issues alongside my clients and provide the support they need. While I can’t fix their struggles, I can listen to them and help point them in the right direction with a challenge of a new perspective and hope for their future.

I enjoy working with children of all ages, adults, and families in an effort to help others identify and build on current strengths and promote positive change where desired. My experience, training, and years of ongoing supervision enables me to offer you effective, quality, individualized care.

Parenting Compass is a monthly support group providing insight, education, and collaboration for parents and caretakers. This group offers support and direction for parents during their children's adolescent and young adult years. Parenting Compass is meant for all parents/caretakers raising adolescents and young adult children between the ages of 12 and 21. The group explores different topic each month, including adolescent development and typical vs problem behaviors, increasing positive family communication, setting limits, and reducing destructive emotional behaviors—in kids AND parents!

Hello and welcome. For nearly 10 years I have been in practice and have worked in a variety of settings. During this time I have had the privilege of working with some incredible people and have learned a lot about myself and the process of counseling when it comes to relationships with others and the relationship we have with ourselves. If you are searching for a provider who can effectively address issues within a marriage, family, or any other form of relationship than I would be happy to speak with you!

There are times when all of us need to talk. We really need another person to just truly listen and hear what we have to share. I am so glad that you are taking that first step in researching therapists, and I’d like to assist you in your journey of life. My name is Holly Jacobs and, I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri operating under the Supervision of Dr. Brenda Bryant. My areas of emphasis include, individual, couples, adolescent and teens counseling, and I believe in an integrated, person-centered approach to counseling, delivered in a safe and judgment-free environment.

Debbie is a therapist at Ellie Mental Health - St Peters. She will walk with you though your most traumatic moments. She uses treatment plans that fit each person's ideology and always offers unconditional positive regard. She specializes In family, couples and individuals therapy with the help of CBT, Family system and BMT. Debbie has extensive experience in Play therapy and also enjoys working with adolescents and teens who are experiencing behavioral issues. She will happily engage in therapy with all ages from 6-99.

We all go through difficult times and need some help navigating our way through. I am here to create an empathetic environment for you and your family to overcome challenges. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families from many different backgrounds and cultures. I pull from a variety of techniques and theories to provide tools and consultation to help you and your family to make meaningful changes. I draw from a Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic technique, and use Enneagram personality assessments to guide in self-discovery.

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.

I love working with children and families as they address significant social, emotional and behavior concerns. I seek to help parents or caregivers understand that their child's behavior is trying to communicate something, and together we figure out what the unmet need is and how to provide support and meet the child's needs in alternative ways. I also partner with the child to help them learn how to communicate their wants and needs in safe and appropriate ways by teaching them alternative replacement behaviors instead!

As a sex addiction therapist, trained EMDR clinician, and nationally certified psychotherapist, I work with individuals struggling with intense urges, emotions, and conflict. New clients come to me feeling isolated, in pain, and on edge due to having nowhere to express their toughest emotions. Many grew up in a traumatic family of origin with messages like "Suck it up" and "Don't cry" being taught to them. My clients come to me to say the things that they couldn't otherwise say to anyone else.

We all walk on a journey through life. It is on this journey that we face situations that we can celebrate, but also situations in which we struggle. I will walk with you on this journey. We will be open and honest to help you reach a place of peace that you desire. It takes time to work through grief, anger, and challenges, and that is okay. Allow your inner strength to shine through as you make this step toward inner healing. Know that you are worth this step and the time that it takes to reach the destination you choose to find a better and more fulfilling life. Call today and know that it is time to get started. You can do this!

Kevin J. Kohnke is a Licensed Professional Counselor who knows what it is like to struggle with depression and anxiety, and he is eager to walk with you to address your mental health needs. Kevin has walked along the side of persons with many mental health concerns including but not limited to; depression, anxiety, communication, parenting, anger issues, PTSD, Life transitions, career coaching and grief.

Hello and welcome! As a counselor, I look forward to being a non-judgmental, collaborative support on your journey. My approach is warm and compassionate, and my goal is to assist you with identifying and exploring your own inner strengths as well as your hopes for the future. In discovering where you want to go, we can work together to process underlying issues that may be keeping you stuck and to develop strategies for change. I believe that everyone deserves and has the ability to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life, and that includes you!

*Are Anxiety and Impulsivity causing your child to avoid or have behavioral problems at school? *Have you or your child's Depression or Anger interfered with family relationships? *Are you concerned with you or your child's lack of Coping Skills to deal with stress? *Are you feeling Hopeless to manage Mood Swings for you or your child? *Have you sought Answers from multiple professionals with no success? IT'S TIME TO TAKE YOUR POWER BACK!!! Approaches Used: Client Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,

Hi, I'm Amy Jo! I practice a person-centered, strengths-based, trauma-focused approach to therapy. I work with individuals that are victims of trauma, teens struggling with compulsive behavior & emotional distress, families who have difficulty overcoming their differences, adults who want more out of life & to worry less, & couples longing for strengthened partnerships. What every single one of them has in common, is a hopeful desire for better understanding and deeper meaning about themselves, as well as fostering & nurturing healthy relationships; especially the one they have with themselves.

Finding the right therapist can seem incredibly overwhelming in your journey to begin counseling. I am a non-judgmental professional willing to not only assist you in your journey to better mental health and creating positive change in your life, but also make it a fun and enjoyable experience.

My ideal client is a young person navigating the complexities of adolescence and early adulthood, grappling with issues of identity, friendship, and the transition to maturity. Whether it's understanding their present circumstances, managing perceptions from family and society, or honing new life skills, I am here to offer guidance and support. I welcome those from marginalized backgrounds, helping them find affirmation and insight into how their race, gender, or sexual orientation intersects with their mental well-being.

Looking for a therapist to help you get from where you are to the better life you seek can be overwhelming and confusing. I believe YOU are the expert on your life, and when you choose to work with me I respect and listen to you. I have had training in powerful, up-to-date approaches that bring about fast and effective relief for many problems, but nothing is more important than learning from you and working with you to make things better.

I have dedicated my practice to work compassionately and collabratively with you in a non-judgemental environment to meet your needs. Reaching out for support can often times feel overhwelming, however everyone deserves the chance to explore underlying struggles that may be impacting daily living, contentment, and happiness.