Trauma Focused Therapists in Olivette, MO

At times in our lives we can all feel imbalanced, or even as if we are not moving forward. We also can feel as if everything we do to help ourselves does not work and we can become hopeless. I believe that counseling can be a safe place to begin this healing. Through an integrated approach that addresses the mind, body, and spirit, we are able to move towards our hopes and desires, no longer stuck.

Many times one just needs to know that "it is OK, to not be OK" sometimes. Life happens as life is happening to all of us, and it’s not uncommon to find oneself stuck. In these moments, I believe in the importance of validating feelings and experiences, and allowing one a safe space to express. Mental health maintenance, awareness and wellness is a vital part of life and how one moves and functions in the world. Maintaining your mental health contributes to your overall wholeness and wellbeing.

I want my life back and I want what they took from me. I hear this everyday from clients and I've experienced this as well. Trauma controls our career choices, our partners, and other important dynamics of our lives. I service clients who deal with childhood and adulthood trauma. I also assist clients who struggle with feeling stuck and difficulty finding their purpose. Clients I work with desire an emotional and a mental release. I also work with clients who desire to grow spiritually through use of biblical knowledge if requested.

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.

What if your depression is only sadness? What if your anxiety is only nervousness? What if people don't make you angry, but you make yourself angry? Nothing is good or bad, it's all in how you see it. Let's rethink your life and see the world in a different way. Let's rethink who you are. See yourself in a whole new way and be exactly who you want to be.

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.

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.

Using evidence-based techniques, I will help you look for patterns in the way you are thinking or acting that may be causing problems, often rooted in trauma. I will help you establish healthier relationships, develop better coping skills, and aid your ability to connect to your body and emotions while learning to regulate them effectively. Using a genuine and goal-focused approach, you can be assured that whatever issue you have come to therapy to address, I will work to gently, but firmly encourage you to help resolve it.

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.

"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.

As a social worker for more than 20 years, I provide therapeutic and play therapy services to children and teens ages 5-21 who experience a broad range of issues. My approach is collaborative, designed to help people feel better and function more effectively.

You know deep in your heart that there is more to life. You know deep in your heart there is so much more that you can offer the world around you. Something gets in the way of that potential and most of the time you come to the conclusion that the world is just unfair. You have already had the thought cross your mind that there is another way to approach things that could make lasting change, but then you go right back into those old patterns of thinking that bring you right back to square one. You are tired of this cycle and have made the decision to put in the work necessary to access your greatest self. Welcome to the first step!

We are a counseling practice that serves both adults and children. We offer individual, family, and couples therapy. It is an honor to have numerous therapists on staff with a variety of specialties and experiences. We currently have immediate openings for daytime, evening and weekends with both our provisional therapists and our Stepping Stones therapists (Interns). Our ultimate goal is to help you find a good fit.

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.

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 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".

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!