Couples Counseling Therapists in Chesterfield, MO

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

** 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.

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.