Teen Therapists in Saint Charles, MO
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Mary Kardasz
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
This means that how I help a
teenager
experiencing bullying, will be entirely different than how I help someone coping with addiction issues, or couples needing marriage counseling.
Hi. Thank you for taking a look at my counseling profile. I love counseling and have been practicing for 30 years. One of the things I've noticed new clients are concerned about is being able to express themselves without being judged, as well as if the experience will be awkward. In all my years of practicing, I've heard almost everything imaginable and judgment is not a part of how I work. Everything in my office is 100% confidential and safe. I know how to ask the right question and keep the conversation flowing.
Lynda Bankston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Individual/ Couples/ Family/
Adolescent
Therapeutic Sessions Available! Are you Angry and don't know why? Are you dealing with Depression and Anxiety? Are you Dealing with Addiction? Do you have marriage or relationship problems and just don't know what to do? Are you stressed out and don't know how to sort things out? Call today and let's figure things out. Don't wait for things to get better on there own. Call now so we can start you in a new direction. Make Your Mental Health a PRIORITY **Offering Evening and Weekend Appointments**
Waitlist for new clients
Francelle Neal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Relating to today's
teenager
can be a difficult task.
Society Today is faced with multiple Life stressors ranging from Financial, Marital, Relational, issues with employment and or Life In General. Through Therapy, an Individualized Improvement Plan can be devised and implemented to assist individuals with coping and possibly overcoming the issues they are facing. Adolescents and Teens are complicated, and I am eager to assist.
Teen
groups are available as well as individualized treatment. Two people working together are always better than one. As a therapist I have learned the more input a client contributes to their therapeutic goals the better the outcomes and success possibility.
Linda M. Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NBCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Adolescents experience profound physical and psychological changes. These transitions bring about a sense of uniqueness and independence. Managing emotions during this time of discovery can be difficult, but developing knowledge and life skills can help struggling teens acquire the abilities to navigate and enjoy the
adolescent
years. Looking at situations through a different lens and perspective can build empathy, awareness and understanding. As embedded in my business name, Power of Perspective, the ability to see different perspectives can be life-changing and liberating by building a sense of control over one's emotions.
Clint R Limoges
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with children and
adolescent
using creative counseling modalities (e.g., sand play, bibliotherapy, and creative therapeutic techniques), across a multitude of diagnoses and behavioral issues. I believe that for children or adolescents to make meaningful change, they must learn skills by seeing, hearing, and doing them. Additionally, I recognize the importance of parental involvement in the treatment process and provide important tools for parent to use with their child in the home.
Not accepting new clients
Terry G Blanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling lonely, down, and/or anxious? Not sure what you are feeling? Do you have a child or a
teen
who is lost and needs help with bullying, trauma, self esteem, or aggression? Did you experience abuse or trauma, or need to share a challenge you are going through? Counseling or therapy is a safe environment in which one can feel heard and come together with a neutral person, and form a therapeutic alliance. I am very compassionate, non judgmental, empathic, and easy to talk to. Counseling is all about the therapeutic relationship and feeling you are an equal in this partnership.
Jocelyn M Flowers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are you or your child or
teen
struggling in life? Do you want to help, but don't know how? Many battle anxiety and depression. Some have to cope with behavior disorders, learning disorders, or autism spectrum disorders. Others have been identified as gifted, but struggle with perfectionism, "debilitating empathy," or social skills. Throughout my career, I've helped hundreds of kids, teens and adults learn the coping skills they need to succeed in life and be happy.Call or e-mail me today to start your, or your child's journey to self-awareness, self-management, and self esteem.
Waitlist for new clients
New Horizons Counseling - Sharon Bass
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life can bring many changes, obstacles and difficulties, and it is my passion to help others navigate these challenges. I enjoy working with people of all ages, and specialize in indivdual, child/
adolescent
-focused, marital and family therapies. Counseling can be beneficial in addressing the following issues: anxiety; depression; ADHD; developmental and learning disabilities; substance abuse; marriage and pre-marital concerns; difficulties experienced in relationship to divorce, remarriage and blended families; career concerns; financial difficulties; loss and grief; trauma; abuse; and women's issues.
Holly Jacobs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC
Verified
Verified
There are times when all of us need to talk. We really need another person to just truly listen and hear what we have to share. I am so glad that you are taking that first step in researching therapists, and I’d like to assist you in your journey of life. My name is Holly Jacobs and, I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri operating under the Supervision of Dr. Brenda Bryant. My areas of emphasis include, individual, couples,
adolescent
and teens counseling, and I believe in an integrated, person-centered approach to counseling, delivered in a safe and judgment-free environment.
Emilie Paterson
MA, PLPC
Verified
Verified
At Ellie Mental Health we strive to provide quality care and an inclusive environment. Providing services for all types of clients and addressing a vast variety of mental health issues. We recognize that taking the first step to finding support through a therapist can be incredibly challenging. Many fears and worries may cross your mind. At Ellie we strive to provide an emotionally safe and comfortable environment knowing that it took a great deal of courage to show up! And we are glad you did!
Waitlist for new clients
Kathy R Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am so pleased you stopped by my page. Please allow me to share my heart with you. Beyond my credentials and the obvious that I’m a Licensed clinician, I am genuinely interested in who you are and your unique experiences that has brought you to this point in life. Sometimes, everyday stressors, relationships, inner conflicts, and other life disturbances leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck in our pain but there is no need to remain there suffering in silence . It takes acknowledgement, strength and a certain determination to address self and pursue change. I commend you for starting your journey to health and wellness.
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Jennifer Ostmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello! My name is Jenn. I am happy you found me! I work with individuals with a wide variety of mental health and life stress concerns. I strive to help individuals manage their depression and anxiety through coping skills and challenging your inner critic. My passion lies with helping soon-to-be, new and seasoned parents manage the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with parenting. Working with me will help you to challenge those inner thoughts and incorporate mindfulness skills to identify what you’re feeling and how to process those feelings without judgment.
Emily Brennan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with children and adolescents. I am passionate about helping children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and assisting them in developing the tools they need to overcome these hurdles and meet their goals
Jamie Fitterer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with adults experiencing anxiety and phase of life issues/transitions. I help clients identify early life messages and behavior patterns that create self-doubt, anxiety, guilt, and shame, and work to create a safe place to process trauma. I'm passionate about empowering women and mothers to recognize their strengths and abilities while providing support and insight. I want to support my clients in their journey to grow in their confidence and understanding of themselves while developing skills that assist them in their daily lives, creating healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Jonathan W Hunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
When you think of a well-rounded individual, the first thing you may think about is someone who is happy with their life and rolls with whatever life brings them. More often than not these days life has had some pitfalls. There is no reason to be ashamed.
Waitlist for new clients
Kayla Burton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you feeling overwhelmed, over worked or unable to focus? Struggling with healthy boundaries, self-esteem and making changes? Are you looking for someone to help guide you through this process of making wanted changes mentally and physically? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and it would be my privilege to help assist you in the process.
Julia Bietsch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Can life just stop being a shit show? You work your butt off for a job that you constantly feel the "Sunday Scaries" over, you come home to a sink full of dishes and somehow twice as much laundry than what you saw the basket this morning, your mom made yet another comment about the way you choose to parent your kids, and you can’t even remember the last time you had a real, guilt-free night out. It's all starting to close in on you and you wish you could just run. It would be so easy to just run, wouldn't it?
Kate O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, PhD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with people who are experiencing difficult life issues, often related to relationships and/or cultural expectation of who they "should" be. I support individuals and couples who are stuck in a moment of confusion, grief, hopelessness, or despair, helping them figure out how to manage difficult challenges. I particularly appreciate opportunities to work with those in the process of exploring gender identity and sexual orientation, racial identity, and acute life/work crises such as grief, loss, and other traumas, including critical events.
Michelle De Villar
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Verified
Verified
Life has been rough lately, and your emotions are becoming more and more overwhelming and are affecting you more often and more intensely. You're having a difficult time managing your emotions for yourself, and you feel your relationships have been impacted. Or, maybe you are a parent of a child with special needs and you are having issues dealing with the many emotions that come with this challenge. Or maybe still, someone close in your life has found a way to make anything wrong in the relationship your fault and well, you believe them! You may be suffering from Narcissistic Abuse.
Sunflower Solutions
MS, BCBA, LBA
Verified
Verified
Getting assessed for ADHD can be a long and difficult process. I want to do my best to make assessments more accessible to more individuals. I offer the two short continuous computer assessments that will evaluate an individuals ability to attend to visual and auditory stimuli for individuals 8 years and older.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.