Therapists in Saint Peters, MO

Struggling relationships, difficult transitions, and heavy losses can feel exhausting, confusing, burdensome, and at times, unbearable. Sometimes, we need a safe and confidential space where we feel supported, understood, and can learn to move forward. I approach counseling with the belief that you possess innate dignity and worth, and it’s my priority to help you feel heard and valued as you tell your story and share your struggles. As we engage with the experiences that have brought you here, I believe that hope and growth await you, and it is possible to live your life in the ways that you long for.

Life, with all of its obligations, can feel so heavy. And when you’re disconnected from your partner, life feels even heavier. Maybe you’re afraid, deep down, that your partner no longer wants the life you’ve created with them. Maybe you worry that you constantly disappoint them. Perhaps the lack of sexual intimacy in your relationship has hurt for too long. When you’ve lost your connection to your person, it seems painfully impossible to get back on track, especially if there have been years of hurt and disconnection.

With over 20 years of professional experience I know that no single approach is the right one for every client, so I have been trained in a wide range of modalities that address and treat multiple needs. My focus and passion is helping my clients address life challenges. I carefully meet each individual where they are and explore the best approach on their wellness journey. I empower self-growth, promote self-actualization, strengthen relationships, and reduce emotional suffering in a safe, supportive environment.

Hello and welcome! As a counselor, I look forward to being a non-judgmental, collaborative support on your journey. My approach is warm and compassionate, and my goal is to assist you with identifying and exploring your own inner strengths as well as your hopes for the future. In discovering where you want to go, we can work together to process underlying issues that may be keeping you stuck and to develop strategies for change. I believe that everyone deserves and has the ability to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life, and that includes you!

Kevin J. Kohnke is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 5 years of experience in mental health specializing in communication, depression and anxiety, and 17 years of experience specializing in grief. Kevin has experience using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Kevin has worked mostly with adults and couples. Kevin has significant experience working with older adults.

I work with clients of all ages, genders, sexual preferences and cultural backgrounds. I specialize in working with children and adolescents along with families in an integrated approach. In terms of therapeutic technique and strategy, one size definitely does not fit all. I tailor my theoretical method to match the client in the moment. I go into each and every relationship with the expectation that the client's life will improve. My compassion, dedication, and clinical knowledge within the field of counseling is valuable in helping others acheive thier most fulfilling and meaningful life possible.

Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Everyday we face challenges in our lives like feeling lost, alone, anxious or depressed. It can be difficult to know if emotions and feelings are valid, but I want you to know your feelings are valid. You are important! It's helpful to have someone to talk to who listens to you about your feelings and emotions. I'm listening.

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.

Whether you are in a marriage that is struggling, having a problem personally with substances, or just need some help clearing out the clutter in your life, my approach to counseling comes from many different counseling theories. I believe that it is important to focus on the here and now, emphasizing future actions, behaviors, and thoughts, rather than deeply exploring the past. While the past has brought us where we are today, how you believe today and how you act today is of more importance. I believe in being directive and intentional in all aspects of therapy.

I gravitate toward working with couples, families, and adult individuals. My clients struggle with a wide range of mental health concerns but we may be a good fit if you have found that: 1) Couples counseling interests you 2) People-pleasing has become too exhausting 3) Identifying or expressing emotions is difficult 4) You've noticed a change in your relationship 5) You are a member of the LGBTQ+ community 6) You're struggling with conflict and/or communication 7) You want a safe space to process/understand your past.

There are times when all of us need to talk. We really need another person to just truly listen and hear what we have to share. I am so glad that you are taking that first step in researching therapists, and I’d like to assist you in your journey of life. My name is Holly Jacobs and, I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri operating under the Supervision of Dr. Brenda Bryant. My areas of emphasis include, individual, couples, adolescent and teens counseling, and I believe in an integrated, person-centered approach to counseling, delivered in a safe and judgment-free environment.

Depression and anxiety are growing with our changing world. Plans have changed. Life goals have shifted. Uncertainty can suffocate us and lead us spiraling down a path of panic and sorrow. It doesn't have to be that way. Even when the road ahead is not clear, we can shift our thinking and find ways to calm our minds. Options are more plentiful than you may think. Together, we can explore your options and look for new pathways and new ideas for a more pleasing future and fresh start.

Does something have you down? Perhaps you feel like you’ve been knocked sideways, or maybe things just don’t feel right. Life and its many changes can leave us uncertain about what to do next, that’s where counseling can step in. Let me help provide you with tools to overcome the challenges and obstacles in your life. You deserve to be loved and supported, and together, we will uncover new pathways to a life of happiness.

Parenting Compass is a monthly support group providing insight, education, and collaboration for parents and caretakers. This group offers support and direction for parents during their children's adolescent and young adult years. Parenting Compass is meant for all parents/caretakers raising adolescents and young adult children between the ages of 12 and 21. The group explores different topic each month, including adolescent development and typical vs problem behaviors, increasing positive family communication, setting limits, and reducing destructive emotional behaviors—in kids AND parents!

I am a Missouri licensed clinical social worker with over 6 years experience. I specialize in helping children heal from abuse, primarily focusing on child sexual abuse victims. I also work with children and their parents to resolve behavioral problems. I have experience working in a variety of different settings including a residential treatment program and several nonprofit organizations providing therapy and other services to child victims and their families. I received a bachelor degree in both psychology and sociology at the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Reaching out for support takes strength and courage. I respect this, and my aim is to create a calm, inviting atmosphere where a deep sense of trust can grow between client and therapist. I believe that pain shared is pain lessened and that people can and do recover from issues that have been troubling them for years. I have found that many people enter therapy not because of a complex mental health issue but because of a general feeling of life not being what they would like it to be. Let me be a catalyst of change for you.