Couples Counseling Therapists in Chesterfield, MO
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Jon Benigas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
It's the relationships in our lives that bring joy and contentment. We also know that they can cause great pain.
For over 35 years, I've had the privilege to work with individuals and
couples
helping them successfully navigate the challenges they've faced in their relationships, as well as with personal challenges, such as addictions, career changes or anxiety and depression-related issues.
Whether working with individuals,
couples
or families, it's seeing issues resolved and lives restored that bring such satisfaction.

Allison Shipley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about working with individuals,
couples
, and families and specialize in anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, substance abuse and addiction, trauma, pre-marital counseling, stress management, divorce, and parenting issues.
Despite what's happening in the world today, our mental health is VITAL to helping our immune system and overall functioning! I welcome you in taking the first step to health and healing. Every person and family is unique and all can face challenges. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist am trained in Family Systems therapy, which specifically treats the family as one unit, acknowledging that all individuals' actions affect each other collectively.

Peggy Hinders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC
Verified
Verified
I work with premarital, marital
couples
, and individual adults and adolescents. I believe in the wisdom of clients which allows them to be an active participant in the therapeutic process.
I focus on three main points with my clients.
1. Pay attention to repetitive patterns you are caught up in or that others are caught up in with you, and change anything you can about those patterns.
2. Notice what you are doing when things
are going better, and do more of that.
3. Acknowledge the facts and influence of the past, without letting them determine the present or future.

J J Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd, MBA
Verified
Verified
Individual aside, I also specialize in helping
couples
with communication issues and rebuild common goals in life.
Life is hard and unpredictable, and we all have struggles within ourselves, with relationships, and with directions in life. As a result, we may experience anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, or simply feeling lost. The recognition of our shared human condition is what motivated me to become a counselor. I bring a wealth of life and professional experiences to the counseling practice with a 20-year career in biotech and business. I believe my life experiences as a parent and professional afford me the broad perspectives to connect with clients and to facilitate personal growth.

Laurie Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I am interested in helping people find their way along their personal journey. I enjoy working with adults,
couples
and adolescents. My approach is gentle and supportive. My theory focuses on using a combination of Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behavioral and Insight oriented therapies.
I have practiced in the field for 30 years. My first profession was Recreation Therapy an now Psychodynamic Therapist. I am licensed in both Illinois and Missouri.
I look forward to meeting you.

Nicole Winker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CRC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor who specializes in children, teens and adults who deal with an array of issues including anxiety, depression,
relationship
issues, phase of life issues, self-esteem, life transitions, peer issues, anger, self-harm and grief to name a few. I believe that therapy should be a safe and collaborative space where the client has an active role in deciding where the treatment goes. In general, I use a combination of therapeutic modalities including: person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy, and TF-CBT.

St. Louis Marriage Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, AASECT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer Sex Therapy,
Couples
or Marriage Therapy, and Infidelity Treatment. Author of 2 books, "Pre-Marital Counseling: A Guide for Clinicians" and the upcoming "Helping
Couples
Overcome Infidelity: A Therapist's Manual." I help
couples
develop the tools needed to improve their relationships and their sex lives. I have experience working with sexual problems, affairs, interpersonal conflict, parenting issues, money issues, infertility, intimacy issues, and anxiety and depression. I am an expert at treating infidelity cases. For those clients who cannot afford my fee, I have an intern who offers low cost treatment. Ask for more details.

Tanya L Crews
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT-S
Verified
Verified
I SPECIALIZE IN CHILDREN, FAMILIES,
COUPLES
, AND INDIVIDUALS.
HAVING BEEN A TEACHER, COACH, AND A POLICE OFFICER GIVES ME A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE INTO CLIENT ISSUES. I LOOK AT LIFE AS A BALANCING ACT AND TRY TO HELP CLIENTS ACHIEVE THAT HEALTHY BALANCE WITH LIFE-SKILLS THEY CAN CONTINUE TO USE ONCE OUR TIME TOGETHER IS COMPLETE. I HAVE 30+ YEARS OF COUNSELING EXPERIENCE AND LOVE MY WORK. I WORK HARD AND PLAY HARD AND TRY TO MOTIVATE CLIENTS TO DO THE SAME SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS.

Sophie Peabody
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with families,
couples
, and individuals of all ages.
Do you ever feel exhausted, anxious or overwhelmed by your relationships and/or stressors in your life? While many people have this experience, no two people experience it the exact same way or for the exact same reasons. Together, we can identify and work toward achieving goals to manage these stressors and lead a more manageable way of life.
Waitlist for new clients

Harmony Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Children, youth, and young adults sometimes have difficulty coping with stress, school, or family changes. Sometimes children and teens experience adversity that impacts their everyday functioning. In addition, emotional or behavioral difficulties in children can impact the parent-child
relationship
and place strain on the family. Navigating parenthood can be a challenge during these times. Compassionate, collaborative, and culturally aware counseling services with Harmony Counseling, can help children and families strengthen relationships and heal from difficult experiences.

Marie Hernández-Seltz
PhD, MS
I specialize in working with individuals and
couples
dealing with professional or family struggles,
relationship
discord, fears around intimacy and closeness, lack of motivation, perfectionism, life and career transitions, self-defeating thoughts and behaviors, feelings of emptiness or isolation, trauma, and loss or grief.
Many individuals suffer under the heaviness of their anger, sadness, fear, and pain; others battle to feel anything at all. Self-esteem, relationships, or work can suffer when early cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns are applied to new situations. Although it may be intimidating, exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences within the context of a safe therapeutic
relationship
can increase your awareness and perception of control over your internal world. Throughout the therapeutic process, you will find your strength, resilience, purpose, and, ultimately, your freedom to shape your external world more effectively.

Jody Fixman Hansen
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am accepting new clients for individual and
couples counseling
via video telehealth only.
I have a wide range of experience including: Consulting and providing services for the Dr. Phil Show; Adjunct Professor in Graduate School Counseling program; Crisis counselor for the United States Postal Service, Care Manager for United Behavioral Health and Lead clinician for an outpatient clinic. I am Nationally Board Certified and a member of the following: Mo. Mental Health Counselors Assn.; American Counseling Association; American Psychological Assn. Don't wait another day to find solutions to your issues. I am also an online therapist so now you don't have to leave your home or work to get help. Make that call today!

Holly Wilson Rothert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals,
couples
and families in a collaborative effort to cope with anxiety and depression, overcome fears and insecurities, improve relationships and ultimately lead your best life.
I believe we all have the power within ourselves to heal. However, sometimes we get so caught up in the struggle, we lose track of our strengths. Therapy can help you recognize patterns that aren't working for you and reconnect to those strengths, leading to awareness and self-acceptance. I will guide you along that journey, encouraging you to be who you truly are in an empathetic and supportive environment. My office is a judgement-free zone, where you can express yourself honestly in a compassionate setting.
Not accepting new clients

Clay Coffee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, LMFT, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal in counseling is to create a safe and collaborative environment in which an individual, couple or family can explore and make sense of how their inner experiences and
relationship
patterns are either restricting or fostering a greater sense of connection with themselves and others. I specialize in working with
couples
, adults, families with adult children, clergy or religious professionals impacted by childhood abuse and neglect, grief and loss, underdeveloped communication and conflict resolution skills, spiritual abuse and trauma, anxiety and depression, and divorce and remarriage.

Becky Materniak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. I provide individual and family therapy for youth and adults, addressing
relationship
issues, difficult life transitions, attachment, anxiety, behavioral challenges and mood disorders. I utilize a range of approaches tailored to address the underlying root of the issue and engage the client and (where appropriate) their support system in treatment. I help my clients to identify their strengths, and then use those to reach their goals.

Deborah M Bennett
Counselor, M Ed, NCC, PLPC
Verified
Verified
Most will experience times in life when it seems everything is upside down and they're just hanging on. Sometimes it's just hard identifying the source of your pain. In either case, reaching out to a skilled therapist makes all the sense in the world. I work closely with clients affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, grief, loss and racial injustice indignities. My focus is working with women through transitions in life, individuals desiring self-esteem development, and
couples
who want to heal and transform their
relationship
into a richer and more connected union.

Sheila Dubman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, self-esteem, or
relationship
issues, I am a Nationally Board Certified Counselor, that meets you where you are, supporting you in an inviting, confidential environment. Using integrative, brain-based therapy, we can go deeper and get results faster than traditional talk therapy, with lasting effects. I use individualized therapy to help you find ways to improve your state of mind, regain your power in relationships, your self-esteem, and mental health while moving toward your short and long-term goals.

Jocelyn Swan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified
Verified
Couples
often experience negative patterns of interaction that leave them feeling quite the opposite - misunderstood, frustrated and even lonely.
** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Throughout my life, I have experienced and witnessed the healing power of therapy in several different ways. It was through these personal experiences that I learned first hand how instrumental the
relationship
between a client and a therapist can be in facilitating healing and lasting change. These experiences solidified my desire to help others have similar positive experiences. I believe relationships we have with the people we love most, have a profound impact on our happiness, health and ability to thrive. Life can make it hard to take care of those relationships.

Lumen Wellness & Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Additional therapy and counseling specialties include those struggling with
relationship
issues, life transitions, divorce, medical issues (self and family), grief and loss, parenting struggles, infertility, anxiety/depression, and mood instability.
At Lumen Wellness & Counseling, we recognize an immense need for therapy, counseling, and massage & wellness services that bring peace and fulfillment to women’s lives in our shared community. Through Lumen’s Mind, Heart, and Body therapy approach, our expert therapists work to create a non-judgmental, safe space to share your feelings and provide you with coping skills to be the best version of yourself. Our team has experience in, and a passion for, working with women and families throughout the journey of pregnancy and parenthood, specifically those struggling with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Kevin Jones
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Life. Is. Hard. Your
relationship
(s) with your friend, significant other, kid, or parent just do not seem to be working. You've tried so many things and you're utterly exhausted. I feel that pain. The pain that exists when even hoping for a different experience feels too much. It sucks. It's exhausting. It feels like there's nothing you can do and you're doomed to a life of painful and unsatisfactory relationships. When we're at the end of our ropes we often need someone to come alongside and tell us: "It sucks, I know. You're not alone. I'm with you. We'll work through this together." This is the core of what I offer.
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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.