Trauma Focused Therapists in Saint Charles, MO
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Sarah Morgan Runk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MAR
Verified
Verified
Do you feel overwhelmed or disconnected? Have you experienced a life-altering event? One which you would need to work through? Are you encountering symptoms of sensitivity or isolation? Life can be difficult for a number of reasons. Traumatic incidents can cause a spectrum of symptoms which inhibit every day functions, and relationships. It can be difficult to reach out under these circumstance, but there is hope. Trauma-focused counseling can assist with the safety and freedom you are seeking.

Amy Jo Hawkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Amy Jo! I practice a person-centered, strengths-based, trauma-focused approach to therapy. I have worked with individuals that have been victims of trauma, teens that struggled with compulsive behavior & emotional distress, families that struggle to overcome their differences, adults that want more out of life & to worry less, & couples longing for strengthened marriages. What every single one of them has in common, is a hopeful desire for better understanding and deeper meaning about themselves, as well as fostering & nurturing healthy relationships; especially the one they have with themselves.

Stephenie Combs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am trained in: TF-CBT (
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), FFT (Functional Family Therapy), and Level 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Currently accepting new clients! I work with individual adults, couples, and families. Over the last 15 years, I have had the opportunity to work with people dealing with a variety of struggles including: anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, depression, stress management, women's issues, parenting education, spiritual matters, relationship/communication struggles, etc. I work hard to walk through these issues alongside my clients and provide the support they need. While I can’t fix their struggles, I can listen to them and help point them in the right direction with a challenge of a new perspective and hope for their future.

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.

Katie Dorwart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Every person deserves the chance to create happiness from within themselves. As the therapist, I will work with the inner strengths of those individuals and help them navigate their life to become their truest self. My therapeutic practice is based on the client's individual needs. I believe that there is no one model to fit all people and the therapy should be molded to the client's individual goals.

Linda Denison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CFRC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
There are so many reasons people choose to see a counselor; trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship problems or situational stress for example. Sometimes, you feel that you can work through it alone. However, another perspective and a place to talk in a comfortable and safe environment is the most beneficial for change to occur. You can get your life on track and I can help! I will help you in developing realistic goals and the support and tools to reach those goals. I have also added a certification to assist First Responders to cope with the challenges of these roles with someone who understands them and their jobs.

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.

Devereux Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CMHIMP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Are you struggling to find peace in your life? We all need support once in a while. My goal is to help you live a more balanced, happy, healthy life! We will work together to identify goals and strategies to help you initiate positive change in your life.I am truly grateful for the opportunity to help individuals reach their goals and I would be honored to support you on your journey! I am experienced in working with individuals in a variety of capacities including helping them learn to manage and overcome anxiety, depression, addiction, improve self-esteem, communication and overall well-being & overall connectedness in life!

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.

Tara Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MSc, CCTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is your heart always racing? Are you suffering from headaches, belly aches, tension in your back or neck? Do you lack patience with your kids, partner, colleagues, friends? Let's be real, life is hard. When we become overwhelmed with daily stressors, chronic stress, or trauma our body is impacted. Sometimes we need someone who isn't related to us and has no judgments to talk to. Maybe you are facing a big life change, maybe an event is constantly replaying in your mind, maybe the daily stressors are adding up. There is hope!
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Elisa Garland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC, NCC , CATP
Verified
Verified
Suffering is a part of life that even the most perfect lives must endure. So, how do we make the most of our pain and suffering? How do we get through these difficult times, without coming out empty handed? Let me help you navigate and understand the meaning behind your pain and suffering, even if you believe that there couldn't possibly be meaning. Alone, you are left questioning yourself, wandering through the dark. Together we can try to find the light and explore how to transform your pain into strength and wisdom.
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David T Klein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I know from many years of professional experience that you have what it takes to change your life for the better if you are willing to work on yourself, for yourself. Sometimes, we just need help doing so. I am committed to providing the right environment, relationship, guidance, & interventions to help you accomplish the wellness and life-satisfaction you deserve and came here to find. Though I work through a depth-psychology & trauma-informed lens, I bring a flexible approach to your care to find what works for you so you can become your best self. I work best with those actively committed to finding the success you came here for.

Perry Dodge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, CPC
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing stress in your life? Do you want to improve your marriage or family relationships? Are you going through a major life transition? Individuals, couples and families that work with me often experience greater peace, energy, and joy in life and more harmony in their key relationships. My specialties include strengthening marriages, overcoming stress, men's challenges and Christian Counseling. My work has been featured on NBC KSDK NewsChannel 5's Today in St. Louis, Bott Radio Network and St. Louis Woman Magazine, and I am the author of the book The Married Man's Field Manual: 30 Rules of Engagement.

Nishelle Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Everyone deserves to have a place where they can just let it all out and not care one bit what the person across from them thinks. Clients often come to me with insecurities, low self-esteem, battling with depression, simply feeling beat up by life. I work to provide individuals, families and couples with a safe, confidential and empathetic environment where they can feel comfortable telling their truth. I am passionate about helping individuals identify the barriers preventing them from finding their life’s purpose and achieving goals they set for themselves. The therapeutic process is very difficult, as it presents many unknowns.

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.
Diane Mitchell-Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Change is possible and hope always exists. I create a therapeutic environment of acceptance with no judgement so that change and growth can occur. Do you feel like you want an area of your life to be different? Or that something is wrong but you just can't pinpoint the source of the problem - or how to fix it? Taking that first step toward counseling is challenging but the benefits will include increased self-esteem, better relationships, a clearer understanding of self, increased productivity and a greater ability to deal with stress. What is the point of waiting when you can start feeling better today!

Laura Weeks
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with teens and young adults, individuals with neurodiversity, and caregivers of children with special needs. My training allows me a few ways to support my clients. In particular, I have been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and rostered in DBTMo, which allows me to support clients and families with relationship conflicts, high-risk behaviors, and intense emotions. I have also been trained in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy to support families who have trauma & attachment (DDP) challenges. I have also been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

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?
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Erin Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing in the mental health field for over 10 years. I offer a strengths-based approach to help my clients embrace the positive and overcome the negative. No matter how dark things can seem, there is always hope. I am here to help anyone struggling to overcome life's obstacles. I am trained in multiculturalism; and all of my interventions are provided in a culturally competent manner. While much of my experience involves helping marginalized groups, I gladly accept clients from all walks of life. Take a step towards a better life and schedule your free phone consultation today!

Counseling and Mindfulness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Courtney Mills. I have been a licensed professional counselor, in the state of Missouri, since 2011, as well as a school counselor since 2010. I have dedicated my career to supporting children in their journey toward social emotional growth and wellbeing. Educating children through a strength-based and mindful approach, I have worked with children through individual and group counseling support. Advocating for children's needs and helping them develop and grow into their own, self-confident individuals is the true passion and drive behind what I do every day.
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