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I have worked in behavioral health for nearly 20 years and enjoy building relationships with others....
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I have worked in behavioral health for nearly 20 years and enjoy building relationships with others.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s emotional challenges. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate issues such as self-esteem, grief, career transitions, and life changes. I offer compassionate care for those facing social anxiety, guilt, shame, and isolation, and I’m deeply committed to promoting self-discovery and emotional growth through an open, empathetic therapeutic relationship.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Missouri. My approach integrates collaboration, compassion, and evidence-based strategies to meet clients where they are. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space that encourages resilience, reflection, and meaningful personal change.
I hope to offer guidance and support throughout your healing journey. While growth takes time, every step forward matters. My goal is to help you uncover peace, purpose, and strength within yourself so you can live with more clarity and confidence.
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I work to provide an affirming and nonjudgmental environment for exploring areas of growth where you want to make changes....
I work to provide an affirming and nonjudgmental environment for exploring areas of growth where you want to make changes.
Brian Sharp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of Counseling experience. He specializes in treating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, mental stress, and other issues that can hold us back. Brian believes everyone has a unique desire and ability to grow and develop, and he enjoys helping others on their journey. Brian entered the Counseling profession after a long Corporate career, and he can also help those who may be struggling with work-related stress and burnout.
Brian completed his Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lamar University. He is also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT). Depending on your individual needs and goals, Brian will utilize dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and motivational interviewing to help you achieve your goals.
Brian fosters a client-therapist relationship based on acceptance, understanding, and respect. He will work with you to help clarify your needs and expectations, and then collaboratively develop a plan to achieve your goals and support your growth and healing. Together, you will explore sources of problems and discover solutions to help you heal.
My mission is to help you live your best life by bringing empathy and respect to the therapeutic process of exploring where you’ve...
My mission is to help you live your best life by bringing empathy and respect to the therapeutic process of exploring where you’ve been and pursuing your mental health goals with hope for the future.
Sam Bearer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience working with individuals and couples from diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. He specializes in helping clients work through emotional, relational, and interpersonal issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, anger, sexual issues, family and relationship dynamics, self-image and identity, communication, and mood and personality disorders.
Sam holds a Master’s in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. With experience in multiple modes of therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and eye movement desensitization reprocessing, he offers a flexible approach to each client as they explore their unique internal experience.
Sam loves helping clients find self-acceptance as they explore their inner experiences and unique path forward. He would love to get to know you and help you live your life in alignment with your values. When you need a partner to help you process life’s difficulties with expertise and compassion, reach out to schedule an appointment.
I am grateful you are here and my hope is that I can help you with the challenges you are having right now....
I am grateful you are here and my hope is that I can help you with the challenges you are having right now.
I’m Jacob Glose, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and Arkansas with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I provide individual and couples therapy and specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational challenges. I am trained in EMDR and offer trauma-informed care for clients looking to process difficult past experiences and move forward with more clarity and stability. My approach to therapy is collaborative and honest. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential.
I build that through consistency, trust, & clear communication. Early sessions focus on understanding what brings you to therapy, identifying your goals, and creating a plan that fits your needs. From there, the work involves exploring patterns, thoughts, and emotions that may be contributing to distress or keeping you stuck.
Beginning therapy can feel uncertain, but I work to create a supportive and steady space. My approach helps clients make sense of their experiences and build the insight and tools needed to face life’s challenges with more compassion, confidence, and direction.
As a well-rounded, culturally sensitive, seasoned woman of color, I have a particular understanding of a variety of mental health ...
As a well-rounded, culturally sensitive, seasoned woman of color, I have a particular understanding of a variety of mental health needs. In my 30+ years in the profession, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, and families.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 33 years of experience. My work has included serving as a college professor of counseling and providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in multicultural counseling and have supported clients facing depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationship struggles, and communication issues.
I earned my Doctorate in Counselor Education and Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Louis University and a Master’s in General Counseling from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. My approach integrates client-centered, cognitive, and behavioral therapies while tailoring care to meet the needs of children, adolescents, couples, and families.
I aim to provide a supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to create meaningful change. I bring optimism and hope, helping individuals and couples explore challenges with clarity and compassion. My goal is to validate each person’s experiences and walk alongside them as they work toward improved well-being.
As someone with a broad range of lived and professional experiences, I strive to help people of all ages and walks of life meet th...
As someone with a broad range of lived and professional experiences, I strive to help people of all ages and walks of life meet their goals for mental health and personal wellbeing.
Brienna is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 5 years of experience. She is committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and couples develop strategies for daily living that address their unique challenges. Brienna specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and child behavioral issues.
Brienna completed her Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology. She brings a broad range of professional and lived experiences to the table to connect with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Brienna utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-focused therapy, and behavioral interventions.
Life is complicated, even messy, and we all try to get through the best we can. Sometimes we need support along the way. Brienna is committed to joining you wherever you are on your journey to help you gain new insight and develop new skills to help you manage your struggles effectively. If you are ready to make meaningful changes, schedule an appointment today.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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A go-to approach for helping people in family therapy is to get to know the family early on both as a family and then individually. I prefer having an initial family intake to assess their general cognitive, mental, and emotional awareness of one another, and how they communicate and operate as a family, and then as we move into therapeutic goals, sprinkle in brief, individual sessions to check in with each family member to ensure everyone is aligned.
The following tools in therapy are helpful:
A client is making meaningful progress in family therapy when symptoms improve via assessments. Assessments can be visual, auditory, about changes in patterns of communication, physically-given assessments, etc. They are also making progress when the family is providing cognitive, mental, and emotionally agreeable evidence of proven progress both within and outside of the therapy room.
Clients can supplement their time in family therapy with additional take-home assignments from the therapist that are similar to that week's session. This will provide consistency of cognitive reinforcement for the family in between sessions.
To prepare for their first family therapy session, a family can discuss and agree upon their reason for attending therapy, what kind of therapist and who they want to lead their family sessions, discuss why they believe family therapy would be beneficial, and how they want to attend family therapy (ex. online vs. in-person). Another suggestion is to decide if any person wants to also be in individual therapy to supplement their family sessions.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in St Louis, MO usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in St Louis, MO offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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