Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Saint Peters, MO

Kaitlin Pennington is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from McKendree University. Kaitlin offers Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that helps those with trauma exposure or PTSD. She primarily works with children, adolescents, and their families to help them understand and communicate their emotions. In her spare time, Kaitlin enjoys making art, reading, playing video games, and playing with her dogs.

Life can be hard. Often times, mental health or life circumstances can get in the way of us living the life we thought we would. My goal is to provide an atmosphere where there is no judgement and to walk alongside you as you navigate through life stressors. People come to therapy for all different reasons and I have helped clients address concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-injury, grief, loss, and temporary transition. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Whether you are coming to therapy to work on a specific goal or you’re not quite sure why you’re here, I want to help.

*Are Anxiety and Impulsivity causing your child to avoid or have behavioral problems at school? *Have you or your child's Depression or Anger interfered with family relationships? *Are you concerned with you or your child's lack of Coping Skills to deal with stress? *Are you feeling Hopeless to manage Mood Swings for you or your child? *Have you sought Answers from multiple professionals with no success? IT'S TIME TO TAKE YOUR POWER BACK!!! Approaches Used: Client Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,

We all go through difficult times and need some help navigating our way through. I am here to create an empathetic environment for you and your family to overcome challenges. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families from many different backgrounds and cultures. I pull from a variety of techniques and theories to provide tools and consultation to help you and your family to make meaningful changes. I draw from a Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic technique, and use Enneagram personality assessments to guide in self-discovery.

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.

As a trained EMDR clinician and certified psychotherapist, I work with adults and adolescents (16+) struggling with conflict, intense feelings, and loneliness. My clients come to me feeling isolated, in pain, and on edge due to having nowhere to express their toughest emotions. Many grew up in a terrible family of origin with messages like "Suck it up" and "Don't cry" being taught to them. My clients come to me to say the things that they couldn't otherwise say to anyone else.

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.

Debbie is a therapist at Ellie Mental Health - St Peters. She will walk with you though your most traumatic moments. She uses treatment plans that fit each person's ideology and always offers unconditional positive regard. She specializes In family, couples and individuals therapy with the help of CBT , Family system and BMT. Debbie has extensive experience in Play therapy and also enjoys working with adolescents and teens who are experiencing behavioral issues. She will happily engage in therapy with all ages from 6-99.

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!

I spoke with a mother once who said to me, “I just want to see my child happy and enjoy life”. These words held the weight of her heart and the sound captured almost a grievance of what used to be. It felt like there was a shift in her child’s life ranging from anxiety, friendships, grades…was it everything? Whether you are a teen struggling with anxiety, internal struggles, or having thoughts of suicide, I am here to help you through it. If you are a parent, wondering how best to help your child grow or looking for support, as parenthood can feel lonely at times and overwhelming despite all the people around you, there is help.

Feelings and emotions, ugh. They can make or break our day sometimes. It’s ok, let’s talk about it. Life is hard, but you do not have to do it alone. Everyday burdens can feel unbearable or too hard to manage on your own. It takes alot of courage to take the first step and ask for help. You are searching for a therapist because you know something has to change, you want to feel better, you need to overcome things in your life that have held you back. There is no better time than today to make yourself a priority, grow, and become your best self. My goal is to meet you wherever you are and help you achieve the life you want.

Are you struggling to find peace in your life? We all need support once in a while. My goal is to help you live a more balanced, happy, healthy life! We will work together to identify goals and strategies to help you initiate positive change in your life.I am truly grateful for the opportunity to help individuals reach their goals and I would be honored to support you on your journey! I am experienced in working with individuals in a variety of capacities including helping them learn to manage and overcome anxiety, depression, addiction, improve self-esteem, communication and overall well-being & overall connectedness in life!

We are a diverse group of licensed professionals. We are compassionate, knowledgable and honored to work with individuals, couples, and families. We support our clients to discover their own personal grace and agility, their ability to express themselves with integrity and conviction and most importantly to restore their faith in themselves and in their relationships.