Divorce Therapists in Olivette, MO

I work closely with individuals, couples and families on issues of stress, relationships and life transitions. My focus is providing a safe and calm, non-judgmental atmosphere that fosters relief, rebalance and resilience for my clients. So many factors go into our stress experience, and I often assist clients with identifying new avenues and solutions to help with next steps forward. Specific mental diagnoses include: anxiety, depression, overwhelm, bipolar disorder, mood disorder, adjustment disorder, stress relief and stress management.

Are you experiencing anxiety or depression coping with challenges at home, school or work? Maintaining child support payments, legal or physical custody and effectively communicating while co parenting can also cause emotional or psychological stress. I am available to assist you with navigating a path to a peaceful lifestyle. My wife, Marlena Glenn, is a Marriage and Family Counselor. We both share an office together. If you need a Co-Parenting Plan or Short Term Disability Forms, help is available for you. We both provide Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Couples Counseling and Marriage Counseling.

My practice is highly specialized using evidence-based methods that help couples, families and individuals. I am certified by both the Gottman Institute and the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples. I also work with individuals experiencing the challenge of depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, parenting issues or those needing to improve their relationships with the important people in their lives.

I am dedicated to building on the strengths of my clients to provide a secure place to help guide them into the journey of recovery and healing. I hold both state license and national board certifications. When working with clients, I encourage change and help navigate your journey to a better life. To experience a meaningful and purposeful life you must identify the negative things in your life that keep you “stuck”. When you eliminate problems, behaviors, and unwanted baggage you then can take control over your life. I specialize in working with clients dealing with trauma, addictions, and life crises.

I have a passion with working with individuals working through multi-facets of life issues including mental illness, stress and anxiety, trauma, marital and relationship stress, self-identity related issues and regulating emotions. I have a passion with helping individuals work on goals including regulating emotions, impulsivity and trauma while increasing self-confidence, quality of life and improve connectivity and intimacy in relationships. I value my Christian faith and offer an option for a focus on Christian principles to be incorporated in the counseling process for those individuals who share similar beliefs.

A basic theme in behavior can be viewed as a directional thought process. If we think it, believe it, we can become it. This thought process can apply to how one handles a problem. There are times that problems interfere with daily life in such a way that it grows into an overwhelming place of emotional discord in our personal and/or professional lives. Stress, anxiety, depression, and premarital/marital issues can be metaphorically high on the Richter scale for mental health therapy. These factors can also be connected to deeper issues related to human behavior. Welcome services are provided for individuals, couples, and families.

Therapy for the disconnected, aimless, unmotivated, stuck, unsettled, adrift, uneasy, disengaged unfulfilled, bored, and a little LOST. Uncover personal meaning in a world that often feels superficial, detached, and meaningless. Discover a life that matters through deep, perennial, thought-provoking, heart-touching conversations that ask the BIG questions. What's the meaning of life? Why are we here? What's my purpose? IS there a purpose? I invite you to pull up a chair and grapple with life's unanswerable questions within the confines of a sacred, therapeutic space.

There are times in life when you feel stuck, sad, angry, or indifferent. In these times, it is helpful to have a non-bias party be a mirror on your journey to becoming the best version of you that you can be. There are also times when clients have identified that familial traditions have held them captive or even hindered their growth. Processing those things will help you to identify the best path for you as you move forward to your big picture. I would love to assist you on that journey of becoming a better you.

The focus of my practice is to help people improve relationships, reduce stress, cope with trauma/PTSD, heal from depression, manage anxiety, and make positive changes in their lives. My style of therapy is influenced by multiple theories. Foremost, I am a trauma-informed therapist who addresses my clients' struggles in the context of their life experiences. I draw from various approaches in my work including, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, EFT, Feminist Therapy, Rogerian/Person Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness/Somatic techniques.

I work with the healers and helpers who not only have seen the worst in their work, but also have a personal history of trauma. So many in the healing and helping professions have painful backgrounds that have fueled their fire to care for others. Healers experience some of the worst and most rampant burnout which can stem from a number of places including vicarious trauma and having past traumas triggered by clients, systems, and the overall work. Move from an inner place of fear, imposter syndrome and co-dependency to a place of inner security.

"When we are no longer able to change a situation- we are challenged to change ourselves"- Viktor E. Frankl. Life's challenges are opportunities for personal growth and transformation. Many of us come to counseling as a last resort after all other attempts at making changes or feeling some relief have not worked. Whether you are looking to manage a specific condition such as anxiety/depression or relationship issues; are feeling stuck or stressed; or are looking for a deeper connection and meaning in life, I am here to assist you.

I believe in using a nonjudgmental and supportive approach to therapy - which will allow even the most anxious person to feel comfortable processing through their concerns. I will help guide you to answering your most powerful internal questions.

Are you feeling depressed or overwhelmed? The pandemic has impacted our lives in so many ways. Would you like a safe, non judgemental space to share your current life challenges? My areas of speciality are Marriage and Family (Gottman Model, Prepare and Enrich Model) and Trauma (Certified Trauma Professional). I have supported individuals with with pre marital counseling, marriage counseling, couples counseling, family counseling and co-parenting sessions. I have also provided therapeutic treatment for clients diagnosed with Cancer, Long Covid, Renal Failure and individuals placed on a ventilator/intubated.

If your behavior does not reflect your core potential, make this your day to initiate personal growth & evolutionary change. Learn how to discover and employ your personal power to activate transformation! As a Personal Empowerment Coach, I help clients learn cognitive restructuring and behavior modification techniques to release their "authentic self" making change operational in their everyday life. I address physical, mental, emotional & spiritual issues through a wellness paradigm vs. symptom treatment approach. My philosophy is framed from a strength based perspective, "what's well with you" not "what's wrong with you".

My experience with grief and loss enables me to enter into that place of sorrow with you and guide you on your journey to healing. I can help you explore your unconscious mind and provide a neutral ground for those seeking a better understanding of self.

Bridges Community Support Services has a history of expertise supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through counseling. We also support neurotypical individuals who have a variety of stressors and mental health issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD and more. Our clients range in age from children to older adults. Each client is assured to find the perfect match with one of our 11 wonderful therapists. Our therapists are trained in a variety of treatment modalities ranging from CBT, to EMDR, substance abuse treatment and beyond. We offer day, night and weekend availability.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and anger? Are you unhappy in your relationships? Discover what patterns of thinking and behaving are keeping you in this rut. Explore what fears, anger and emotional injuries are keeping you from being your best self. Together, we can address the symptoms that are manifesting so that you feel better. You CAN change the way you feel. I connect and build rapport with clients who have not had much success in therapy prior and focus on building a trusting, therapeutic relationship. Call me to see if I am the right therapist for you!

Please email us or visit our website to schedule an appointment as most of our "in office" staff are working remotely at this time. However our ongoing process will ensure you will have a great, competent therapist. Emotional Change provides quality therapy to diverse populations with diverse needs by providing a variety of therapists to meet those needs. By calling us, you will get a really good feel for who we are. We'll do our best to meet your needs. We accept most Insurances/Victims-of-Crime and private pay. We'll help take the stress out of finding a therapist. Individual/Couple/Group therapy is available.

Do you want someone to listen objectively to your problems and give you honest, helpful feedback? Are you struggling with relationship conflicts or loss, including the break up of an intimate relationship, a personal illness or death of a loved one? Do you need guidance with parenting, job stress, career changes, anxiety or depression? I understand life's challenges. I can help you to break down your problems into manageable tasks and give you the skills to look at issues differently. I can provide you with short term solution focused therapy or long term supportive counseling, based on your needs.

By definition, mental health is the state of well-being in which individuals realize their own abilities, can cope with the normal stressors of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to their community. With that being said, sometimes family dynamics, traumatic experiences, relationships, and other environmental factors alter how we deal with our feelings and emotions. Taking the first step to acknowledge that you are in need of support is the greatest step that you can take. If you would like to improve your quality of life and regain a sense of self, I am ready and willing to go on this journey with you.