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Margaret Gladden
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LCPC , CRADC , ICADC
Verified Verified
Florissant, MO 63031
I am a licensed clinical pastoral counselor, and, certified alcohol and drug counselor who has a passion for the family. Because the marriage relationship is one of the most important and satisfying relationships we will have, my goal is to help couples to: identify their strengths, and to build new ones; acquire communication and conflict resolution skills; help them to identify stumbling blocks, and then, help them to turn their stumbling blocks into stepping stones. My experience includes forty plus years of marriage and over twenty years of helping couples discover who they are as individuals, and who they are as a couple.
I am a licensed clinical pastoral counselor, and, certified alcohol and drug counselor who has a passion for the family. Because the marriage relationship is one of the most important and satisfying relationships we will have, my goal is to help couples to: identify their strengths, and to build new ones; acquire communication and conflict resolution skills; help them to identify stumbling blocks, and then, help them to turn their stumbling blocks into stepping stones. My experience includes forty plus years of marriage and over twenty years of helping couples discover who they are as individuals, and who they are as a couple.
(314) 282-2986 View (314) 282-2986
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A House of Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MedPysc, LPC, EMDR, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wildwood, MO 63040
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, psychological evaluations and testing for ADHD, personality disorders, Bipolar, learning disorders, autism for work or school accommodations. I work with clients who would benefit from in-depth talk therapy, who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, past or present trauma, addictions, personal, family or work related relationship issues.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, psychological evaluations and testing for ADHD, personality disorders, Bipolar, learning disorders, autism for work or school accommodations. I work with clients who would benefit from in-depth talk therapy, who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, past or present trauma, addictions, personal, family or work related relationship issues.
(636) 265-8201 View (636) 265-8201
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Deborah Lucille Kerr
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63131
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I'm Deborah, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, and Neuroscientist. What does this mean to you? That I have knowledge of the brain that allows me to more quickly and effectively address your needs. My research-based approach to therapy integrates science, clinical knowledge, and individual attention to help others gain peace in life. Contact me with your referral questions, screening, and to find out if I am right for you!
Welcome! I'm Deborah, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, and Neuroscientist. What does this mean to you? That I have knowledge of the brain that allows me to more quickly and effectively address your needs. My research-based approach to therapy integrates science, clinical knowledge, and individual attention to help others gain peace in life. Contact me with your referral questions, screening, and to find out if I am right for you!
(573) 679-4007 View (573) 679-4007

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Arlene O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAP, NCC, ESMHL
Verified Verified
Salem, MO 65560
I have been working with individuals and groups since 2000. I am an expert in treating substance abuse and anger management. I am comfortable treating a diverse range of people suffering from anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, and relationship problems. I mostly use cognitive behavioral therapy and therapeutic horsemanship to resolve issues. I offer parenting and anger management classes. I am a very patient and optimistic individual.
I have been working with individuals and groups since 2000. I am an expert in treating substance abuse and anger management. I am comfortable treating a diverse range of people suffering from anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, and relationship problems. I mostly use cognitive behavioral therapy and therapeutic horsemanship to resolve issues. I offer parenting and anger management classes. I am a very patient and optimistic individual.
(417) 260-7707 View (417) 260-7707
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New Dawn Family Healing-Creve Coeur, Missouri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63141
We believe in creating an open, safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic environment that is informed by structure to help you make the changes necessary to build the life that you want. We also believe in an equally kind and direct stylistic approach, coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. In our work together, we will provide you with scientifically studied tools to help move you in the direction you wish to go.
We believe in creating an open, safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic environment that is informed by structure to help you make the changes necessary to build the life that you want. We also believe in an equally kind and direct stylistic approach, coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. In our work together, we will provide you with scientifically studied tools to help move you in the direction you wish to go.
(314) 742-3179 View (314) 742-3179

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Alcohol Use Therapists

Are there specific medications for alcohol use?

There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.

How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.