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Based on personal experience, I know everyone can heal, grow, and create meaningful change in their lives using therapy as a safe ...
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Based on personal experience, I know everyone can heal, grow, and create meaningful change in their lives using therapy as a safe place to gain skills, so this growth may happen.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience. I work with pre-teens, teens, and adults who are navigating life’s challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, and times of transition. My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate space where you can feel safe to explore your concerns, gain new insights, and move toward meaningful growth and change. I enjoy helping clients discover their strengths and build confidence in navigating life’s ups and downs.
I hold a Master’s in Counseling from Southeast Missouri State University. My approach is eclectic, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic styles to meet your unique needs. Together, we may work on exploring thought patterns, developing coping skills, processing past experiences, and strengthening self-awareness and communication.
Above all, I aim to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and empowered. I believe therapy should feel approachable rather than intimidating. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey so you feel more grounded, connected, and confident in your life and relationships.
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As a white woman who has navigated my own life transitions, I bring understanding and compassion to supporting others through thei...
As a white woman who has navigated my own life transitions, I bring understanding and compassion to supporting others through theirs.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience. I have worked with children, families, and adults navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, and mental health concerns. I specialize in supporting clients through trauma, relationship difficulties, and personal growth, while helping them build coping strategies, develop social skills, and move toward healthier, more balanced lives. I create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered in their healing journey.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling from Missouri Baptist University. My approach includes trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps clients challenge irrational thoughts, shift unhelpful patterns, and build skills that support long-term growth and resilience.
If you are ready to begin working through life’s challenges, I would be honored to walk alongside you. My goal is to provide meaningful support while equipping you with tools to strengthen your mental health and move forward with confidence and hope.
Hi, I'm glad you're here! Taking the first step toward healing can be tough, but I'm here to support you with empathy, understandi...
Hi, I'm glad you're here! Taking the first step toward healing can be tough, but I'm here to support you with empathy, understanding, and a safe space to explore your feelings at your own pace.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience supporting adults through challenges in all stages of life. I have worked with clients managing anxiety, depression, stress, health concerns, substance and alcohol use, PTSD, grief, and more. I also have experience supporting individuals who have served in the military. My goal is to create a compassionate and supportive space where you can begin your journey toward healing and growth.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Missouri. I use a compassionate, strength-based approach that values active listening, authenticity, and empathy. My focus is helping you identify challenges, set personalized goals, and build resilience in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
I want to support you with practical tools and techniques that help you cope with life’s difficulties in healthier ways. Whether you are facing stress, grief, or major life transitions, I am here to walk alongside you with care and understanding when you are ready to take that step.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in St. Louis, MO can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in St. Louis, MO works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.
You could be addicted to prescription drugs, alcohol, food, cocaine, or more. Maybe the behavior you struggle to control is not about a substance, but it is sex, shopping, Internet use, gaming, or gambling. In either case, the feeling is the same. Addiction is a disease that receives a lot of attention for the behaviors it induces in people, but the truth is, addiction is not about behavior—it is about brain balance. Like other major illnesses, it often requires therapy from a mental health professional to restore healthy balance to the brain.
The counselors at Thriveworks St. Louis have helped many clients restore healthy brain balance and reclaim control from an addiction. Treatment is not easy. There are no quick-fixes, but there is support and help along the way.
Tens of millions of people in America have an addiction, and despite its being a widespread illness, there are still many myths about what it is and how it functions. Many of these misconceptions are actively harming those who have an addiction because they are stigmatizing it. Reaching out for help has become a source of shame instead of what it truly is—an act of courage. The truth is that addiction is a disease that can strike rich and poor, women and men, young and old. It does not discriminate against race, religion, or socio-economic status either.
Addiction’s prevalence is overwhelming, and the need for treatment is real. It is important to fight these stigmas so that the path is cleared and anyone who wants treatment feels empowered to reach out for it. An important step in fighting an addiction is often asking for help. It is time to fight these myths with the truth so that those who need help can receive it. Here are three myths about addiction and the truth that counters them:
1) Myth: Addictions Develop in Weak People Here are a few risk factors for addiction: family history, genetic history, childhood trauma, allergies, and peer pressure. None of these have anything to do with character or strength. This is a shaming tactic that addiction can use to keep people trapped. If addicts feel embarrassed about the disease, they may be less likely to seek treatment. When addiction is treated for what it is—an illness—then people are empowered to seek help, just as a diabetic is empowered to seek help. This shaming myth isolates people when they need community. An important part of healing often involves fighting isolation and finding a support community.
2) Myth: People Choose to Be Addicted Sometimes addicts beat themselves up and think, If I just made a different choices… next time, I will not give in. Addiction is a disease—not a choice. Treating addiction has nothing to do with willpower. Treatment involves re-establishing brain balance. This may involve some lifestyle changes, but it is not as simple as saying no to a drug or a drink or a bet or a log in.
3) Myth: Addiction Is Rare Another lie that addiction whispers is that people are alone in their addiction—that no one else understands what is going on in their lives. The truth is that support groups for addiction are filled with people who understand. If 21 million people are currently struggling, how many more have struggled in the past and overcome the addiction? Many people who have healed from addiction are avid volunteers in recovery programs—giving of their time and their experiences so that others can experience the empathy and accountability they need to heal.
Are you struggling? If so, you are not alone. There are effective treatments for addiction, and the mental health professionals at Thriveworks St. Louis have helped many find the healing they deserved. If you are abusing a substance or if you have a compulsive behavior, it may be time to seek help. When you contact Thriveworks St. Louis, know that you may be meeting with your therapist within the week. We also offer evening and weekend sessions because we know life is busy, but therapy is important. We work with a number of insurance companies and accept many different insurance plans. Let’s fight this addiction together. Call Thriveworks St. Louis today.
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