Marriage Counseling Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
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Rachel Glik
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
After 28 years of counseling individuals, couples and families, and growing the love in a 30+ year
marriage
myself, I feel privileged to say I specialize in "Relationships." I love inspiring people to look more within themselves for happiness, security, and value; and to understand that friction in relationships can help us grow, and grow closer. Those open to change benefit most; a healthy couple takes healthy people. I also see adults individually, many with relationship challenges, but also seeking help with concerns like low self worth, anxiety, sadness, depression, negative thoughts, addictions, feeling stuck/unfulfilled.

Dr. Fatima La'Juan Muse
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MedFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Have you found yourself struggling with life stressors such as fertility problems, chronic illness,
marital
discord, relationship infidelity, or even difficulty making major decisions? If so, therapy is right for you. Are you blissfully happy and seeking pre-
marital
counseling with a future spouse? If so, therapy is right for you too! These incentives for counseling have one common thread, a desire to pinpoint areas where you are "stuck", guard against potential threats to your relationship harmony, improve your life, improve your relationship, and become the best version of yourself.

Sally Gafford
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA
Verified
Verified
I am a dedicated therapy professional who stays current in several specializations, holding advanced degrees, licenses, and certifications. With solid expertise in the scientific bases of
Marriage
and Family Therapy, I use the Brief Solution Oriented Cognitive Behavioral approach. The approach I use is an invaluable resource in guiding clients towards positive changes in less time, while allowing clients to maintain their autonomy.

Chris Scarberry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Pychology with an emhasis in
marriage
and family therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor 20 years of experience working both as a therapist and doing community-based crisis intervention. I enjoy helping clients to maximize their potential by focusing upon their strengths and past successes. I believe that therapy is a cooperative endeavor that should assist the client in discovering his/her/their own abilities and coping strategies. I relish the opportunity to support clients through trying situations and to help them to process grief. I have spoken at conferences on HIV/AIDS, work with LGBTQIA clients, and other topics. I served on the HIV service funding Planning Council.
Not accepting new clients

Peter Schumaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Marriage
can be a deep place of companionship and safety; or a lonely wasteland (and everything in between).
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Email to be added to the waitlist. As a father of three children, and a husband of over 20 years, I understand many of the challenges that family life presents. I have seen successful professional men and women feel defeated by the struggles they face at home. I have had the opportunity to work with individuals and couples as they change painful patterns and find joy they previously thought impossible. It sometimes is a long, difficult journey; but it does not have to be traveled alone.

Cheryl M Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
Did you know that couples on average wait 6 years before seeking help for a troubled
marriage
. Are you and your spouse wanting renewal, connection and joy. There is hope whether the problem is trust, emotional distance, or escalating conflict. I start with a strengths based focus using research based Gottman method interventions that work. Do you have more than 20 days in the month of sadness, irritability or anxious worry? Individual counseling is a place to tell your story in order to build new skills and experiences to increase the days of happiness and contentment each month.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr. A. P. Carmichael
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MEd, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I have a second master’s degree in
Marital
and Family Therapy from St.
Relationships are part of what makes us human. We thrive when connected with others. I am passionate about helping people create and maintain healthy and loving relationships. I work with couples, families, and individuals and have strong experience working with LGBTQ clients. I make it a priority to create a safe space for all of my clients. It is through this atmosphere of acceptance that we can work together to create true change and growth. I work with individuals, families and couples who are going through a crisis, or those who are simply looking to strengthen their relationships.
Waitlist for new clients

Jennifer Wainscott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with teens, adults, and couples, addressing issues like relationship and/or
marital
conflict, family-of-origin issues, spirituality, identity, abuse and trauma.
Everyone has a story, and every story is complex. Maybe you feel exhausted, stuck, alone, or anxious. Maybe you've hit another difficult patch and you're uncertain of where to turn. Maybe your relationships feel harder than they used to, or perhaps you're tired of experiencing chronic shame. The good news is that life doesn't have to be this way forever; real change is possible. Your struggles and your pain are real, and I want you to know that my office is a safe place where we can explore healing together. I work with teens, adults, and couples, and I have received advanced training in EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy).

Amy Mattia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with women and married couples dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, sexual difficulties, and spiritual formation. I provide individual and
marital
counseling, per-
marital
counseling, and as my schedule permits, group counseling. Most of my work is with women or couples who are 18 years old or older.

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.

Marni Deutsch Therapy, LLC
MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
My specialities include anxiety, depression, self-awareness,
marital
and premarital counseling, relationship challenges, family dynamics, life transitions and women's wellness.
I'm so glad you are considering reaching out. Counseling is a big and exciting step. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me for any questions. Through counseling, you have the power to increase the quality of your own life and you deserve to do so. We will work together through open discussion and strategic collaboration to make positive, lasting changes. We will talk about your anxieties, fears, thinking patterns and behavior choices. In my office, we will not spend much time focusing on unconscious motives or the opinions of others. Our primary focus will be to empower you to realize your ultimate potential.
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PhD, MA, RN, CMEC
Professional Background: Licensed Minister (Christian Based) Critical Care Nurse (20+ years) Mental Health Care Assessor Certified Life Innovations Counselor (Pre-
marital
and
Marital
) Crisis Intervention Therapist Individual, Group, and
Marriage
& Family therapy.
My experiences in life have prepared me to look at counseling as a holistic experience, incorporating the mind, body, and soul. I believe in being a steady support system for my client, as they find the root of their issues, while also offering them a safe haven where they are free to be themselves, secure of all judgement. This positive attitude, combined with my health-care outlook allows me to reach out to my client as a friend. Together we will build a collaborative relationship to overcome the obstacles of everyday life for you to reach your true potential.

J. Douglas Pettinelli, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In addition, I teach and supervise masters and doctoral students working toward a degree in
marriage
and family therapy.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from a relational, trauma informed, attachment informed, developmental perspective. Trained in child psychotherapy, couples therapy and family therapy, I work to understand clients within the context of their primary and family relationships. I especially enjoy working with couples and families. I work to identify the emotional and interpersonal obstacles to further growth, and build on the strength and resilience of the individual, couple and family. .I have experience working with children and adolescents experiencing the full range of emotional, social and developmental difficulties.

Samuel Bearer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
Verified
Verified
I seek to provide counseling to couples and individuals, both adults and adolescents. I work with interpersonal, relationship issues including: family of origin dynamics, trauma and maladaptive coping patterns,
marriage
and pre-
marital
counseling, improving communication skills, self-image and identity, managing anger, and men's sexual addiction.

Kathryn Muñiz
MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Some areas of focus in my practice include family-of-origin trauma, spirituality, and issues related to
marriage
, relationships and sexuality.
To share your story and start a journey toward healing is profoundly brave and admirable. Being entrusted to walk alongside those who are willing to take that risk is a privilege that I don’t take lightly. I count it as a tremendous honor to be invited to sit with the clients I work with, in moments of vulnerability and hurt and in those of victory and celebration.

Ellen Marting Jayaprabhu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed
Marriage
and Family Therapist. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy for a variety of clinical issues from psychodynamic and family systems perspectives. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, abuse recovery (sexual, physical and emotional), relationship problems, adults and adolescents. I have a passion to work with hurting people and find it an honor to be part of the healing process that can occur through psychotherapy. I value and prioritize developing a strong and authentic relationship with my clients.

Cassie Galmiche
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
It’s not easy to maintain a relationship and grow as individuals at the same time. Sometimes relationships can get stuck when you’re arguing about the same thing, and it can feel like you just can’t seem to get on the same page. Or, maybe your relationship is changing in a big way—parenthood,
marriage
, someone’s career—and you want to work through that decision or create a plan. Whatever stage you are in, counseling can be a great place to update the relationship and come together in an intentional way. I would be honored to work with you and help you to rebuild your connection, restore joy, and grow stronger as a couple.

Katrina Kanwischer Jagim
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
I’m a licensed
marriage
and family therapist and medical family therapist.
Getting to know a clients inner world and all parts of their journey is a privilege. I work with clients to better manage anxiety, depression, and PTSD while processing grief, trauma, and past relationships. I am Gottman level two trained and enjoy working with couples in all stages of their relationship. I am also trained in EMDR, PCIT, CBT, DBT, and TF-CBT. I have specific interests related to womens health, mens mental health, trauma, and anxiety/depression. I deeply value building trust and rapport within the therapeutic relationship as a model for healing. I strive to create a safe, warm, confidential environment.

Brian Sheble
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCSP, LCPC, CFMHE, CCMHC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in assessment and counseling of Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Language Disorders, ADHD, Executive Functioning Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Disorders in Children, Teens, and Adults. I perform evals for Special Education, Child Custody, Disability Claims Evals,
Marriage
/Couples, Substance Abuse/Use, and Forensic purposes. Moreover, I provide advocacy for my clients with schools and businesses. Internet Evaluations are available!!

Marylee Morganfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
My objective is assisting clients with developing healthy relationships with
marriage
/family and couples counseling. My husband and I have 47 years of
marriage
. It took both of us being committed to the
marriage
and willing to compromise. I also work with clients who are experiencing issues with anger, grief, depression/anxiety, and stress. The sessions are designed to help clients find the answers from within themselves; and therefore, achieving lives filled with purpose, peace, and well-being. We all deserve happiness! Call me and let's work together in helping you reach your goals
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.