Therapists in Maryland Heights, MO

My name is Michael Williams, and I am dually licensed as a Professional Counselor, and a Massage Therapist. I have worked as a Professional Counselor in St. Louis, MO since 1989, and as a Massage Therapist in St. Louis, Mo.beginning in 2003; and Denver,CO beginning in 2010. I utilize a holistic approach to treatment that involves healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit. The goal of educating, guiding, and motivating children and adults toward achieving their greatest potential of human growth remains my mission and purpose.

Life can be hard sometimes. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression or simply feeling stuck and frustrated, I can help. My focus is to help you move forward in your life with a better ability to navigate the difficult situations that you are experiencing. As we move through this process together the goal is to help you find meaning and growth, as well as symptom relief to improve your overall well-being.

M. Brett Woosley, LCSW M. Brett Woosley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has been practicing since 1992. He has an M.S. in Counseling from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and Certification from the Menninger Marriage and Family institute. M. Brett believes in a humanistic, collaborative philosophy informed by IFS, CBT, ACT, and systems approaches. In his spare time, M. Brett enjoys pro Sports, music/theater, golf, and motorcycle riding.

Are you stressed and tired of doing the same thing and getting the same result? Life gets hard and we need to change our quest in life to meet the changes that occur. I am a Individual, marriage and family Psychotherapist. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, marriage concerns,parenting issues and multicultural issues. Asking for help is hard and can be really difficult for most. Change will not happen without action. I provide a safe space for confidential and stressful issues to be discussed. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed School Guidance Counselor.

You know life can be tough but everything seems harder for you. Relationships are like another language you don’t speak. You miss or don’t understand things that are obvious to others. It’s exhausting covering up the things others don’t find socially acceptable but make things tolerable for you. Plus there’s the constant noise and stimulation. You eventually snap and shut down. You feel intense guilt and shame because you can’t do things that come so easily for others. You tell yourself something must be wrong with you but there’s a little voice that tells you there has to be a reason you struggle. If only you knew what that is!

Andrew has worked as a Reentry Recovery Advocate for over 3 years providing individualized treatment for diverse clients and their families in a positive, accepting, trauma-informed, and strengths-based manner. ⁠Using his strong problem-solving skills Andrew will demonstrate initiative to assess participants’ needs including severity of alcohol/drug use, mental health needs, personal strengths. He serves as a source of support and encouragement for other professionals as well as those who frequently seek counseling with him.

I am passionate about providing services to those who want to take that step forward to begin their journey to healing. I support clients to reach their individual goals by helping identify thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that keep them in a never-ending cycle. I enjoy providing my clients with the space to feel comfortable and open while guiding them to set realistic goals that lead them on a healthier path.

Rhonda is skilled in working with adults with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Together she works with you to create movement in your life towards your stated values and goals.

I believe that we do not always have control over our circumstances, but we do have a choice in how we handle our circumstances. I encourage clients to focus on their strengths. Allowing a safe platform to vent and learn how to use healthy ways to manage depression, anxiety, stress, life's unexpected changes, losses, codependency and relationship/family struggles. I have worked with many woman regarding pregnancy issues, loss, post-partum, relationship issues and work/life balance. In addition, I've worked with men regarding relationship issues, work stress, family dynamics, and loss.

I have been a practicing counselor for nearly 40 years. Over these years, I have worked with individuals, couples and families struggling with significant life challenges and mental illness. I pride myself on being accessible, attuned to my clients' needs and trained in current best practices, including EMDR interventions. To serve as your counselor, for me, is a privilege not taken lightly. My practice style, as appropriate, involves collaboration with other professionals. Getting outcomes that matter is my highest priority. I am a provider for a number of insurance carriers and offer a sliding scale for clients w/o insurance.

Are you working really hard at life without the outcomes you want? It can feel exhausting. Without the ability to effectively manage and cope with life's demands, a person's world can become a place filled with missed opportunities and experiences; a place of unrelenting anxiety, suffering and feelings of isolation. Change is hard and change is possibIe. It's about learning skills to do differently to live differently in a manner of your choosing. I'm a therapist who uses behavior-focused, outcome-driven treatments to address the symptoms of OCD, OCPD, PTSD, anorexia nervosa, anxiety and depression to increase quality in your life.

My style is informed by EMDR therapy, psychodynamic therapy, Jungian and depth psychology, and positive psychology. I am a licensed professional counselor, a certified EMDR clinician, and a board certified coach. My training and experience has prepared me to help clients with trauma, anxiety, addictions, depression, disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, life's additions, My approach helps people recognize and change counterproductive patterns in their lives. relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I want to assist people to develop newer, healthier patterns in their lives.

Professionals, executives, community leaders and families come to see me when they're ready to move to the next level. Would you like to get your motivation and enthusiasm back? As a psychologist with more than 25 years' experience, I help you identify the wonderful and unique qualities you bring to the world. By focusing on your strengths, you will thrive. It's easy to get stuck on "what's wrong?" by criticizing ourselves and everyone else. There's a better way! Transform your pain to create a breakthrough in your life. Work your strengths, let your confidence soar and feel more satisfied with life.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life

I have been in private practice for over 35 years. I meet the client where they are at and more importantly assist them in where they want to be. I strive to help in the most professional and respectful way and value each and every opportunity to be in the lives of those who want to live the life they want. I believe there is nothing wrong with the individual but they are often striving for balance and harmony in their lives. All my clients want the same thing-Love and acceptance.

Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you feeling stressed out, sad or depressed? Are you arguing about the same thing over and over? I would like the opportunity to help you with what ever problems you are experiencing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Mediator working with children, teens, individuals, couples and families in a private practice in Creve Coeur. I have experience working with people diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, and Abuse. I am optimistic that together we can find solutions to your concerns.

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.