Preteen Therapists in Washington, MO

Dr. Emily Malecky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Doctor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work. Dr. Malecky considers herself a holistic therapist and borrows from multiple theories and practices including systems theory, empowerment theory, and client center therapy. She utilizes DBT and CBT in her work and will collaborate on your preferences and needs before coming up with a treatment plan together. Dr. Malecky's main goal is to meet you where you are and forge a path together through life's greatest challenges and adventures.

I am a licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience in public schools as a school psychologist. I have extensive experience with conducting developmental and psychological evaluations to assess the psychological and learning needs of students, developing IEPs and behavior intervention plans, assisting families and students as they navigate the special education process, and providing therapy for children and teens. I provide individual evaluations for children and adolescents to assess for ADHD, autism, giftedness, intellectual delays, developmental delays, and other emotional-behavioral concerns.

My passion is helping others get where they want to be in life and to make the process of getting there as much fun and enjoyable as possible. My ideal client is someone who is ready to take a serious and honest look at themselves for the purpose of becoming the person they were intended to be.

Ashley Patek is an occupational therapist, certified parent and life coach, Empathic Witnessing practitioner, and the founder of Doing Better Conscious Parenting, a nurturing community for parents dedicated to breaking punitive generational cycles. Ashley focuses on the whole-parent, whole-child, and whole-family systems to help them regulate their nervous systems, creating safety within the body and home.

Hi! I am a compassionate, caring, client-centered clinician who believes that every one of us has been created to love, to be loved, and to be successful in relationships and life experiences. I also believe that each one of us already has, intrinsically, everything we need for that to happen. Through a connected relationship, utilizing theories and techniques that line up with God’s Word (ie emdr and cbt), I help clients recognize unhealthy thoughts/beliefs, and then change them to be true, functional beliefs that bring peace and empower clients to be successful in their relationships and to make healthy, confident decisions.

I specialize in counseling couples, families, and individuals through relationship and parenting struggles, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. Are you and your partner struggling to get along or having difficulty with parenting your children? Or maybe you just need a break from day-to-day anxiety and worry? I'm here for you and for all your other issues in between.

When you are struggling with the complications that come with PTSD, trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, or behavioral issues for yourself (or your child, it can be so hard to gain perspective. All your life experiences can make it hard to see your way through your current season. You may feel lost, alone, and struggling to know what to do next. Having a warm and inviting environment can help you (and/or your child) feel more grounded and able do the work needed to get through and learn to flourish. Through our therapeutic relationship, I can help you navigate through your struggles in order to live your life in full bloom.

"Growth is painful, change is painful, but nothing is as painful as being stuck somewhere you don't belong." Life is a journey and oftentimes along our journey we go through difficult life transitions that can feel impossible to overcome. We may go through feelings of being stuck in the same emotional states, unhealthy relationships or communication patterns that leave us feeling empty and yearning for change. When our lives begin feeling this way, finding a positive support can be crucial in navigating these changes we need to feel better.

My main focus is helping clients identify their stressors and learn different methods of coping. While people may share similar experiences, our reactions and perceptions are uniquely our own. Every person's journey is different and can be difficult. I will meet you where you are at emotionally, help you gain the insight to get where you want to be, and then assist in guiding you to get there.

Hello! My name is Ashley Fleeman! I am a proud child of God and a mother to the most handsome little blessing. Being a young mom in today's world, I understand the struggles that Christian's face every day and I want to be able to help those who are lost find their way back to our Lord. I am trained to help individuals who are seeking spiritual guidance, as well as couples who are seeking to reconnect to God and each other, along with couples who are wanting premarital counseling, and families who are seeking a deeper connection or to restore relationships.

Hello, my name is Lindsey Pautler, and I am a counselor here at Encouraging Hope Counseling! I am excited to announce I will be starting my journey to become a Certified Play Therapist this April! I am looking forward to meeting children to work with to enhance my skills. This will be a good addition to already working with various mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorders, eating disorders, PTSD in both adults and children.

My ideal client is open to learning, sharing and growing with me. Their goal is to live their best possible life.

Feel like you’re in a constant struggle with daily struggle​ dragging down your quality of life like an anchor? Let's talk. I'm here to help you. Many people view therapy as one-sided conversation with little opportunity to experience each other as real people. I want you to know that I am as real as it gets. I want to help you achieve your goals and start living your life where you are excited to wake up every morning. Now accepting new client in Florida via telehealth.

I value supporting adolescents and adults struggling with life's challenges: depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and much more. We tend to isolate in these difficult moments believing we are alone in our struggles. My goal is to provide a comforting and safe environment to make changes to achieve your goals and create more positive interactions.

Are you looking for a place to talk through life circumstances, relationship difficulties or your spiritual path? Do you seek comfort, support or perspective? Are you looking to be authentic, valuable or free? Are you struggling with loneliness, anxiety, or mood concerns? I offer a holistic approach that focuses on determining the root causes of behavior and health while focusing on your primary concerns. Now providing a waitlist for Quantum Healing Hypnosis sessions. Truly transformative. Reach out to connect with me and your higher self!

I am a Registered Play Therapist, and I work with children ages 2-12. I have experience working with various issues, and diagnoses. I will work with parents and children to address their issues and concerns, and can include family member throughout the process if needed.

My life's work is to help individuals understand intimately themselves through psychotherapy. To utilize the deeper levels of the self, achieve richer relationships,and an appreciation for who they are. Primary, to successful therapy is the relationship between the client and therapist. My work: Children,Adolescents and Adults. Child/Adolescents-self esteem,depression anxiety, relationship, family issues, school issues. Adults: depression, anxiety, relationship,gender issues,grief. Psychotherapist/Psychoanalyst, child, adolescent and adult and seniors. Faculty member/the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute(president 2010-2013), Asst. Clinical professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, St. Louis Universityjoint appt./Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

What to do with a difficult child, or with a teen whose behaviors pose real problems. How to keep a job, change one, or stay in school. What to do when identity is unclear, hope is lost, or in a crisis of faith. How to see with a partner a way of love and care. How to act in wisdom. When in need of relief from anxieties or pressures feeling too much to bear, one takes a brave and important step reaching out for qualified help. Working with a mental health professional, one can find integrity and meaning in the midst of pain. One can find healing and hopefulness for facing challenges. One can better understand their life.

I provide outpatient-counseling services for children and adolescents ages 10 to 25. I have a passion for helping children and families become happier and healthier each day. I have experience working with life changes, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, anger, behavioral issues, grief, and self-esteem among other mental health concerns. I believe that collaborative care is important to help your child, therefore I make it a point to work with family members, teachers, and doctors to provide collaborative and effective care. I provide psychoeducation, comfort, and support to the parents and families of the children that I serve.