"Since I've been working in the field of mental health since 1991, I've learned to address many issues that clients bring to my office including marital and relational, anxiety, depression, bipolar, boundaries, domestic violence, codependency, substance abuse, grief, and blended families."

"My goal has always been to increase the quality of life for children, teens, adults, and families. I have done this as a teacher and a coach for over 20 years, and as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2002 . Areas of interest and expertise include anxiety, ADHD, depression, behavioral issues, and anger management. I am committed to improving the life of individuals and families, no matter if the family is traditional, blended, or single parent."

"St. Charles Counseling Associates are a group of licensed therapists who operate their practices with their shared mission: creating change for a healthy life and walking with you on your path to wellness. With different specialty areas treating children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, the therapists at St. Charles Counseling Associates look forward to assisting you access your strengths, reach your life goals and obtain peace and healing. We provide quality counseling services in St. Peters, St. Charles, O'Fallon, and surrounding areas."

"There are times in life where we may feel overwhelmed or just simply need someone to talk to. In life we have problems at work, or with relationships and we may need someone to help us through certain situations. Your children may be having problems at school or with relationships and may need guidance on how to deal with issues that seem out of their control. You may be dealing with anxiety, substance abuse, anger issues, marital concerns, financial concerns, school problems, parenting issues, grief. I am willing to help empower you and help you make the best decisions for your life."

"Are you experiencing symptoms of irritability, anxiety and/or depression? Feeling like you or your child are not yourself and hoping to find your way back to feeling better? Its my passion to help people work towards finding and addressing what has caused them to experience these uncomfortable symptoms and work towards feeling like themselves again! Depending on age, I use many cutting edge evidenced based approaches to address these symptoms including play therapy, TF-CBT, CPT, EMDR, and CBT. Each course of treatment is individualized to the special needs for you or your child's treatment."

"Dr. Gwenda Plummer helps individuals, couples, and families develop healthy relationships, identify and change problem behaviors, overcome challenges, find healing from past pain, and discover tools for an overcoming and enriched life. After the initial intake, each session is designed to achieve the client's goals in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Change and a fulfilled life are possible! Schedule with Gwenda today to begin your journey toward the healthy life you desire!"

"Do you feel as if your life is out of balance? Are you ready for change? Let me help. Making a decision for change is not easy and trusting these decisions may be even more difficult. I can help by teaching you how to make changes in your life that are sustainable. I believe therapy should be delivered in a respectful, sensitive and non-judgemental manner. I believe in working with people's strengths to overcome their difficulties."

"Do you feel like you want more from your life, but you don't have the energy, the focus, or even know where to start? Are you so busy with your career, your family, and your never-ending to do list, you don't have time to even breath? Let alone take some time for yourself? Do you often use food to cope with life?"

"I have always been very interested in relationships and the change process, and truly believe that healing is possible with the right support and intervention. I have over 10 years of experience, working with young people, families, and couples, grow and heal from trauma, cope with difficult life experiences, and recover from emotional/behavioral problems. We will collaborate to come up with your counseling goals, but no matter what, my job is to help you feel better about whatever brings pain and struggle."

"Congratulations! You've already begun the therapeutic process. My approach to counseling is to create an active partnership between client and therapist. Here's how it works. The Initial Session allows us to: 1. Talk about your concerns and what you hope to achieve in therapy 2. Give you insight into how the therapy process works 3. Help you decide whether you feel comfortable working with me 4. Determine whether my services are appropriate for your concerns 5. Review my office policies, privacy and confidentiality and other issues."

"I truly believe in each person I work with. I am driven to help you find the skills and solutions you need to accomplish your own goals and wants from life both in the present and for the future. I work with both adolescents and adults who struggle with controlling their emotions, relationships, self harm, and suicidal ideation. I believe in compassion and understanding as necessities in the relationship I develop with each person. I also enjoy building on the strengths each person inherently has within to empower themselves."

"I believe in the importance of getting to know ourselves to our best ability, as this is key in overcoming life's obstacles and healing from past and present pain. One of the biggest joys in my life is having the privilege of getting to know my clients and helping them access their full potentials to get through difficult times. I'm dedicated to forming a strong and caring therapeutic alliance. Your goals will always be my priority in treatment, and I am genuine and straight-forward in my approach. I'm here to be your biggest ally!"

"I have a strong background working with the elderly, veteran, and adolescent populations. Working in social services before transitioning to counseling, I am familiar with working with individuals in a variety of transitions and settings. I enjoy working with individuals to help them through everyday struggles. Sometimes life can be overwhelming and I want to help others achieve their fullest potential and become their ideal self. Informed by psychodynamic and Adlerian perspectives, I tailor therapy to meet the individual client(s) needs. I consider it a privilege to be able to help others succeed."

"Have you lost someone close to you? A spouse? A child? A parent? I invite you to come and talk with me. I have experience, personally and professionally, walking through grief and loss. Let me help you move forward into the next chapter of your life and breathe again."

"In a world that has become so fast and unpredictable it can be hard to feel connected; we can even feel disconnected from ourselves. With friends and family we may hold back, knowing that each of them holds their own worries and pain. In my work with individuals and families over the past 20 years I have seen that there is great power in knowing that even one person really listens and cares. I am told that my direct communication style, evident compassion and faith in each human spirit help others to speak more freely with me. Hope starts here."

"Life is hard and navigating through emotional pain and stress can be more than most people can handle alone. Counseling offers those who are hurting the opportunity to have another person walk with them in their pain, offering support and guidance. My counseling style is non-judgmental and very relational, offering hope and grace to all in the midst of their brokenness and struggles. I am passionate about working with those who have self-esteem/self-worth issues as well and anyone who is working through the grieving process due to death, divorce, life transitions, or unfulfilled life expectations."

"Are you feeling lonely, down, and/or anxious? Not sure what you are feeling? Do you have a child or a teen who is lost and needs help with bullying, trauma, self esteem, or aggression? Did you experience abuse or trauma, or need to share a challenge you are going through? Counseling or therapy is a safe environment in which one can feel heard and come together with a neutral person, and form a therapeutic alliance. I am very compassionate, non judgmental, empathic, and easy to talk to. Counseling is all about the therapeutic relationship and feeling you are an equal in this partnership."

"I specialize in the treatment of couples and families experiencing parenting, communication and/or infidelity issues as well as treating adolescents and adults with ADHD/ADD. I also have specialized training in helping individuals work through pornography, sex addiction and/or gaming addiction (computer, phone and/or console based video games). I see adolescents, couples and families. I use a solutions-focused and narrative approach; using various techniques and interventions that help my clients build off of their current and past positive behaviors and thought patterns. I am also an independent Love and Logic Facilitator."

"I believe that every person deserves to feel empowered to live a life free of suffering. My primary therapeutic approach is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which assists people who have difficulty managing high levels of emotion that lead to impulsive or harmful actions. I am committed to assisting my clients in accessing the skills needed to tolerate painful emotions. I place in emphasis on teaching clients tools that can be used the moment they leave the office. I am passionate about helping people gain the tools needed to improve their quality of life at home, work, school, and improving relationships. I have experience working with pre-teens, teens, and adults."