Parenting Therapists in Saint Louis, MO

You are tired of fighting, having to explain yourself, being disappointed, and grieving the life you planned as a child. Parenting is one of the HARDEST and most fulfilling experiences that one can have in this lifetime, but it can sometimes feel like a constant battle. If you toss in co- parenting with an ex-partner, trying to integrate a new partner into your "ready-made" family, and/or being a caregiver to a family member due to unfavorable circumstances, things get a lot more complicated. Being the child in these situations, can be even harder to navigate because everything can feel so unstable. All of it feels exhausting!

My work is focused on creating space for you to feel connected, cared for, and curious so that together we can explore who you are. Many times clients come to counseling because there is a gap between what they have and what they want, or more often who they are and who they want to be. Any client looking for greater insight into who they are and what they want is a great fit for me. I especially love working with new moms and parents as they start to build their identity as a parent .

What is stopping you from being who you want to be? Maybe you're feeling disconnected from your family, or even yourself. Maybe you're feeling anxiety or guilt when setting boundaries. Maybe the tantrums are out of control. Or maybe you're fatigued from simply surviving a pandemic. Maybe, as a woman, you've just lost sight of yourself. Or sometimes, our own experiences interfere with doing what we know we should do as parents and partners. Whatever the reason, there is help. I want to work together with you to navigate your roadblocks, increase connection and confidence, and develop the coping skills to create a new path!

I am a Licensed Marital & Family Therapist (MFT) and an approved supervisor through the State of Missouri Board of MFT and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. My clinical experience is with individuals, couples, and families related to sexuality, communication, conflict, and parent -child relationships with queer & trans youth. I utilize emotionally-focused, attachment-based, and playful interventions for unsticking the stuck parts of life. I have extensive couple & sexuality training and experience as a certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.

Whether you are a teen struggling with friendships and social media, a young person about to graduate from college and fraught with anxiety about your next transition, the parent of a young person wondering how best to help them grow or someone looking for change and not sure where to start, know that there is help available in a compassionate and understanding space. At Artemis Counseling, our goal is to empower teens, parents and families who often come to us during a time of transition, to move through life’s transitions and soar.

I seriously understand how scary change can be. You are the only person who can decide when it's time to take control of your own mental health. Think about what it would feel like to truly, LAUGH, again. I am a professional mental health provider with profound experience in working with those seeking change. Change in your personal life. Change in your relationships with others. Change in how you parent . Change in understanding that you have the tools/power to reduce your own anxiety/depression. Change that you can choose not to carry your trauma forward.

My name is Kathy Bleitner. I earned my Master of Education in Counseling Degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. I have experience working with children and families. I use play therapy with young clients, and incorporate cognitive behavior and person centered therapy with adolescents, teens and adults. I believe that with support, patience, and caring, most problems can be overcome. My clinical experience includes: Therapy for depression and anxiety, stress reduction, parenting challenges, autism, ADD and ADHD, learning issues and effective communication skills.

Do you survive or thrive? Your relationship with yourself is reflected in relationships with family, friends, colleagues, professional life and the world around you. How do you seek, expect, and provide attunement to yourself and important others? Inter-generational relational templates play a part in the degree to which we survive or thrive. Attachment and relational patterns meant to gain closeness can mean one feels “seen”/accepted or disappointed/rejected, and etc… You can learn to listen to yourself with an open-minded curiosity, in order to identify your relational patterns and how they support or hinder you.

Are you experiencing a life transition such as pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, relationship issues, parenting challenges, or midlife changes? Perhaps you are dealing with grief and loss related to infertility, miscarriage, birth trauma, or the loss of a child? Whether you are experiencing stress and anxiety from a life challenge or searching for meaning and purpose after a loss, you possess the wisdom and inner strength for healing and change. I am here to help you clarify your thoughts, feelings, and values to navigate life’s challenges and live a more authentic and meaningful life.

I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals who are in need of and ready for change. My clients come to me with a range of issues, such as conflict in blended or adoptive families, infidelity, suicidality, parenting conflict, life transitions, and general breakdown in relationship communication. My clients want to feel heard and connected to others and the world around them. They work with me to find hope and fulfillment in their lives and work to maintain a positive, yet realistic, perspective.

People seek therapy for variety of reasons, ranging from difficulties with a specific life event or a general pursuit for greater purpose and connectedness. Psychotherapy offers an arena for self exploration unlike any other and can prove to be a profoundly moving experience. I work with individuals affected by trauma, difficulties in relationships, depression/post-partum depression, infertility, adoption, parenting , struggles in cultural adaptation and immigration, identity, self-esteem, sexuality, etc. Often I find that the most meaningful change comes from those who are open and willing to engage in the journey. The change you seek comes from you and will be our guiding force.

I would like to take a moment and commend you on taking the first step toward mental health. It takes a lot of courage to get this far and you are doing great. I am glad you have chosen to share some of your time with me and I look forward to getting to know you. My mission is to support moms in their daily struggles. When we meet, I will invite you to sit and get comfortable. Until then I hope you take this moment to take a breath and recognize you are not alone. I am here for you. I am a professional counselor and registered dance/ movement therapist, but more importantly, I am a mother. I have been where you are.

We work with individuals, families, and children. We specialize in trauma including generational trauma, perinatal, immigrants, parent -child relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and family conflict. Our greatest intention is to help you understand yourself better and improve your quality of life and relationships. We tailor our approach to the needs of each person or family, responding to your unique problems, identities, and realities. This is not a one-size-fits-all practice because we trauma-informed and social-emotional focused practices from a social justice framework.

The heart of my practice is connection. White supremacy, cisheteropatriarchy, and capitalism are just some of the forces that attempt to sever our relationship with ourselves. We’re asked to mute our differences, to make sure we don’t inconvenience or disrupt anyone with our needs, and we’re forced to give up pieces of ourselves to do it. Under these conditions, it can be terrifying to allow yourself the grace of being human in all of your messy glory, much less to share yourself authentically with others. I want to encourage you to revive that connection and take up the space you deserve.

If you are wondering how you ended up here, and are not ready to give up yet, you have come to the right place. I work with people facing role changes: parenting , retirement, recovery. Many people have sadness, regret and traumatic experiences that make it hard to move on and be the person they have always envisioned. Talking with me might help.

It's my honor to join clients on their road to self-discovery and deeper, more enriching relationships. As a Provisionally Licensed Therapist (PLPC), I bring an accepting attitude, curiosity and compassion to each session. My areas of speciality include: anxiety, depression, stress, parenting , recovery from infidelity, pregnancy and postpartum issues, and marital/interpersonal conflict. I utilize evidence-based approaches to help people reflect, connect, heal and grow.

Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back? We pride ourselves in finding expert clinicians in each speciality in the greater St. Louis area and we have openings. We can help match you to a clinician that has proven success helping clients with similar issues. Our approach assists clients in exploring the source of their problems. We listen. We find unique strategies that build on your passions to bring healing to your life. You won't believe how much better it can get when you work with our handpicked professionals.

KINETIC counseling specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, familial stress, and parenting . With 14 years of experience in family social work, Carly provides private counseling services which focus on a comprehensive appreciation of the complexity of people's lives and choices. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Stress Reduction techniques, Mindfulness strategies, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions. Carly works to incorporate a holistic approach embracing each person's interests, hobbies, educational background and belief system.

I bring 30 years of experience working with women, couples and families. I am a gentle and compassionate listener who works hard to understand you and your concerns. I can help you sort through your thoughts and feelings so that you can make sense of the past and implement a plan for the future which includes clarity and compassion for yourself and others.