Family Therapy in Saint Louis, MO
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Ed Killeen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MAC, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My counseling theory combines a
family
systems view with an emotion focused approach.
Over half of my work is with couples. I see and hear needs and feelings long suppressed for fear of being hurt. I empathize and acknowledge real wrongs and real emotional damage to trust and respect. I hear both sides. I also offer hope. I recognize in marital conflict clear evidence that they still mean so much to each other. I know how difficult a process forgiveness and then trust building really are. Slowly, when even one spouse is ready to love again, I equip them to express their hearts with a gentle strength, and to hear with compassion.

Heather Barker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a licensed professional counselor, I bring 14 years of clinical experience to my private practice and use a variety of treatment modalities to help clients navigate a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship problems. I believe that relationships are central to our well-being and am passionate about working with all of the individual pieces of a
family
– children, teens, parents, couples – and the
family
unit itself. On a personal level, I bring unconditional acceptance, an emphasis on grace for self and others, and genuine compassion to each one of my clients.

Sharnita White
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I provide individual and
family
counseling.
Are you unhappy with yourself? When alone your mind race, you question who you are & nothing makes you happy, ready to be healed from trauma. If you’re ready to find happiness within yourself, learn about how self care is connected & affects your self love, self esteem, self acceptance and self awareness, then you are in the right place.

Laura Adamgbo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT-S
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Are you going through a major change in your life? Divorce, remarriage, blending a
family
, new job, new baby? Have you hit a road block in your career? Is anxiety keeping you from living an enriching lifestyle? Do you have unresolved trauma? Do you have a difficult to manage child? I can help you with these sudden roadblocks. During these transitional phases of life, we need a support system to help us gain strength, resilience and maintain a healthy living. I use EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in working with adult clients and play therapy with my child clients. I act as an advocate, sounding board and gentle challenger.

Megan R Garza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist
in Missouri & Illinois, certified Trauma Care specialist, EMDR certified, former President of the St.
Using evidence-based techniques, I will help you look for patterns in your thinking or actions that may be causing problems, often rooted in trauma. I will help you establish healthier relationships, develop better coping skills, set boundaries and aid your ability to connect to your body & emotions while learning to regulate them effectively. Using a warm, 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 emphasize praise and rewards for achievements, relying on your strengths as motivators for change.

Eric Lindhorst M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have specialized training in Marriage and
Family Therapy
from the
Family Therapy
Institute, a two year intensive training program.
Is your life full of stress, setbacks, and challenges? I work to find the strengths people have within themselves. I provide individual, couples and
family
counseling to people who are struggling with a variety of issues including: Anger, Depression, and Anxiety. Clients who benefit from my services appreciate a provider who has a warm, supportive approach while confronting difficult issues.

Amy Studer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Our clients often identify as LGBTQIA+ / Queer, Non-monogamous, sex positive or sex neutral, neurodivergence, and or disabled and living within Missouri. However, identifying in these communities is not a requirement for services through AAC. Clients often start therapy to work on goals to learn more about identities, setting boundaries with others in their lives, opening up their relationship, learning more about themselves or others gender or sexual expression. Through individual, relationship, or
family
counseling we work to increase healthy communication based on our values, instead of assumed social norms.
Waitlist for new clients

Andrea Wood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
When working with youth, I provide support to my clients and their parents using a
family
systems approach and an attachment focused lens.
I enjoy working with all ages and have a passion for helping children, teens, and young adults learn how to express and manage their emotions in healthier ways. I work with a variety of concerns ranging from young children with big emotions to high achieving teenagers who experience anxiety about perfectionism and performance. Whether you are seeking a therapist for yourself or your child, I strive to provide personalized and individualized care to my clients. You are the expert in your life; I am here to serve as your guide, providing you with support and teaching new ways to build capacity for life's challenges.
Not accepting new clients

Dr. Danielle Mosley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist who provides assessment and therapy to children, adolescents, and their
family
members.
Are you a parent with concerns about your child's development, behavior, or mood? Do you have a child with a chronic health condition who could benefit from learning skills to improve coping and adjustment, increase the likelihood of following medical recommendations, or decrease anxiety or pain related to an illness or injury? Do you have concerns about your child's feeding/eating habits, toileting, fears/phobias, or disruptive behavior?

Paige Lynch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I primarily use EMDR,
Family
Systems Theory, Feminist Theory, and Attachment Theory to help my clients.
I work with those who struggle with trauma, relationship problems, and not taking care of oneself first. I have experience working with those who have sexual abuse or assault histories, trauma within problematic relationships, and compassion fatigue. Trauma comes in all sizes and from a variety of experiences, so do not discount what you have lived through. If you are unsure if what you have experienced is trauma, we can make that determination together. No matter the circumstances that bring you into therapy, we will spend time healing your wounds to help you grow into the person you wish to be, with a stronger sense of safety.

Bayla M. Myer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Once the priorities of the person, couple, or
family
are defined, I facilitate a goal-oriented approach wherein there is change and growth.
I have over thirty-five years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, marital discord, and
family
dysfunction. Changing oneself, therefore changing others around you, can lead to happier relationships. Understanding and insight can raise self-esteem. I provide a safe, confidential, and trusting environment to explore one's feelings and consider options to produce different and improved results. Video and telehealth sessions have been added to accommodate the COVID-19 safety protocols.
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Danielle High
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
No matter how you define yourself or your
family
, my objective is to help you grow and be well.
I know reaching out for help can be daunting and overwhelming. I am here to make this process easier for you. I have worked with individuals and families from differing backgrounds, experiences, and concerns. My counseling style is strength-based, meaning I like to focus on the many positive traits you already possess and work collaboratively to reach the goals you would like to achieve. We are all searching for acceptance and understanding. I am here to help. I have extensive experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, and non-monogamous relationships.
Jean Caine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Jean Stanton Caine, LCSW, LMFT, a Menninger trained
family therapist
, specializes in many issues affecting individuals and families i.e.: grief, illness, sexual and physical abuse, marital stress, child and adolescent problems. She has an eclectic researched approach in her
family
practice using both short term and long-term therapy.
Jean has been in practice for 25 years. She has been past president on St. Louis MAMFT board and the Missouri board of
Family Therapy
. She has taught for 20 years at Washington University. Jean does accept most insurance plans.

Steven Mark Weiner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
When people decide to come to therapy, they are struggling. They are stressed, suffering, and feeling stuck or lost. In most cases, they are feeling a loss of control over some important aspect of their lives. This loss of control results in symptoms such as depression, anxiety, stress, feelings of guilt or shame,
family
problems, relationship problems, or problems at work or school. It is my goal to help you regain control of your life!
Not accepting new clients

Kevin Lawrence Doyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I use a synthesis of psychodynamic assessment, ego-supportive object-relations, psychospiritual,
family
systems, internal
family
systems, behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies.
I enjoy working with adults in individual and/or couples psychotherapy and/or spiritual direction. I assist clients in walking through struggles and seeing things from a new perspective. I believe the answers exist within my clients. My practice focus includes: Addictions, Co-Dependence, Eating Disorders, Chemical Dependence, Sexual Trauma Survivors, Men and Women Infected with HIV, Spiritual Direction, Grief, Individuals Managing others with Dementia and/or Alzheimer's Disease, Dissociative Disorders, Personality Disorders, Thought Disorders (Schizoaffective), Mood disorders (Bipolar) and Individuals Recovering from Past Traumas.

Debra H Zand
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
We welcome meeting you and your
family
and invite you to contact us by telephone or by secure email.
Dr. Debra Zand, founder and co-owner of Midwest Psychological Services LLC, is a clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience working with children and their families. She has particular expertise in conducting comprehensive psychological testing, as well as individual and
family
therapies. Dr. Zand uses an integrative, playful approach to conducting therapy She routinely see families to address: adoption issues, attachment, developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, parent-child relationship struggles, self-regulation difficulties, communication struggles, divorce, and remarriage.

Amy L Butler
MMFT, MEd, BSEd, BAID
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I hold a MMFT in Marriage and
Family Therapy
, a MEd in Early Childhood Education, a BS in Elementary Education and a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Currently Accepting NEW Clients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Fridays. I feel that I’m patient, supportive, and genuine, but also speak the truth and will speak to the elephant in the room. Each of us hold the necessary tools required to find peace within ourselves and among others. My job is not to fix, but to offer encouragement and guidance though listening and conversation. I specialize in issues related to peer and relationship issues, both premarital and marriage related. My concentration areas are couples. My goal is to help you, your partner and/or your
family
navigate life challenges.

Afshan Malik
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, Coach, MP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our sessions may include the use of EMDR, CBT, DBT,
Family
Systems Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Positive Parenting, Narrative Therapy, and Life Coaching skills as needed.
Life transitions are the new beginning; unfortunately, past experiences, insecurities, trauma, and grief can influence the present behavior & actions. Making life transitions emotionally exhausting while getting the same results exacerbating feelings of stuck-ness in the rut. If you are tired of starting over and want to learn Why, When, & How you self-sabotage your success & relationships, If you want to gain mastery over your emotions, have clarity, focus, and commitment to your life goals. Grow personally/professionally, feel more in control, and less stressed than I am the therapeutic coach you need. Online and self-pay only.

Cristina Marie Smugala
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trained in the Internal
Family
Systems model, and Somatic Experiencing.
My passion is to empathetically guide and support transformation of traumatic experience. I will empower you to face your fears, unburden toxic shame, heal traumatic wounds and help you reclaim the courage that you know is inside of you. The ability to have love, compassion and acceptance for yourself are powerful healing forces that I strive to ignite, recover and unlock in my clients. Through EMDR and Somatic Experiencing I focus on restoring a sense of calm, centered connectedness within the brain and body. I work to inspire courage, promote healing so you can embody radical acceptance, release fear and embrace authenticity.

Dr. Cherie L Swingler
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
Verified
My name is Dr. Chérie Swingler, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri. I have over 12 years experience working in the arena of counseling and therapeutic services. Much of my education and work experience has been focused on issues related to careers/education, anxiety, anger management, depression, trauma, ADHD and relationship/
family
conflicts.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.