Couples Counseling Therapists in Saint Peters, MO

Depression, anxiety, anger, relationship struggles, and trauma effects everyone sometime in his/her life. It is important to have coping skills to battle these issues. I am passionate about seeing people not only enjoy life, but thrive to their fullest potential.

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.

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.

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.

As a therapist, I look forward to walking with you through this journey to reach your healing and mental health goals. I currently work with children, adolescents and adults. I am trauma focused and recognize the importance of creating a safe space for my clients to process what they have experienced. Some of my focus areas include: emotional eating, eating disorders, trauma/PTSD, self-harm, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, family and relationship struggles, and infertility.

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.

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.

Counseling is a great privilege for me and it’s an honor to partner with people and hear their stories. Through the context of relationships, we are able to be seen and known, which gives us the ability to flourish, grow, and experience a fuller, richer life. My heart is for everyone to be able to have more of that. Each person has unique needs, and I collaborate with my clients to tailor the counseling space to help them reach their goals. I work with families, couples , groups, and individuals of all ages.

As an adult, you experience the intense anxiety of being the "perfect" spouse , parent, and/or adult child. You may be tired of feeling unseen, unheard, and alone. You might experience reoccurring intrusive thoughts of “am I messing it all up?” or "am I making the right parenting/life choices?" Even worse, the difficulty in saying "no" means far more on your plate than possible. Feeling anything else may seem like a distant memory. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief! You're ready to feel seen and heard! But most of all you're ready to feel safely and securely connected to the most important people in your life!

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.

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.