Marriage Counseling Therapists in Missouri

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Keith Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Blue Springs, MO 64014  (Online Only)
I am dedicated to helping people improve their lives, achieve more of a meaningful life, and realize their inherent potential and highest goals. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Missouri. I primarily work with young adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also work with a lot of business professionals working with balancing careers and businesses. I am an empathetic and compassionate counselor, that works to motivate clients to work on their improvement.
I am dedicated to helping people improve their lives, achieve more of a meaningful life, and realize their inherent potential and highest goals. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Missouri. I primarily work with young adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, career issues, relationship and marriage problems, and other life challenges. I also work with a lot of business professionals working with balancing careers and businesses. I am an empathetic and compassionate counselor, that works to motivate clients to work on their improvement.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Marriage & Family Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MO 65203
Do you find your relationship is in a rut? Are you unable to resolve conflict? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? The Marriage & Family Counseling Center can help! While all couples and relationships experience negative patterns at times, there are ways to end those cycles and find healing, reduce conflict and create a more fulfilling relationship.
Do you find your relationship is in a rut? Are you unable to resolve conflict? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? The Marriage & Family Counseling Center can help! While all couples and relationships experience negative patterns at times, there are ways to end those cycles and find healing, reduce conflict and create a more fulfilling relationship.
(573) 494-6780 View (573) 494-6780
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Holly Pfisterer Strelow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63105
Some of these include: mental health, faith journey, marital issues, special needs children, caring for parents, terminal illness, grief, career transitions, sexuality, identity crisis.
About a decade ago I attended a conference at the Omega Institute and was reawakened to the immense suffering in the world and I realized there was no more time to waste. I needed to change careers in order to be of service. All of my life I wanted to be a healer and pursued a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health. My approach is mindful, practical, respectful and always hopeful. I believe each of us holds the key to our own healing within our highest sense of Self. My role is to help support that discovery process through thoughtful exploration, creativity and a little humor.
Some of these include: mental health, faith journey, marital issues, special needs children, caring for parents, terminal illness, grief, career transitions, sexuality, identity crisis.
About a decade ago I attended a conference at the Omega Institute and was reawakened to the immense suffering in the world and I realized there was no more time to waste. I needed to change careers in order to be of service. All of my life I wanted to be a healer and pursued a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health. My approach is mindful, practical, respectful and always hopeful. I believe each of us holds the key to our own healing within our highest sense of Self. My role is to help support that discovery process through thoughtful exploration, creativity and a little humor.
(314) 309-3605 View (314) 309-3605
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Lauren Stassel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Republic, MO 65738
I have been trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and assist clients with depression, anxiety, women’s issues, emotional abuse, marriage and family issues, grief and loss, boundaries, and self-regulation.
I specialize in working with tweens through adult ages. During sessions we will focus on your current symptoms and life situation and explore past traumas, loss, or hurts that need to be healed to help you live your best life. I want to partner with you to increase your confidence in dealing with all that life might toss your way. I am currently accepting self-pay clients.
I have been trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and assist clients with depression, anxiety, women’s issues, emotional abuse, marriage and family issues, grief and loss, boundaries, and self-regulation.
I specialize in working with tweens through adult ages. During sessions we will focus on your current symptoms and life situation and explore past traumas, loss, or hurts that need to be healed to help you live your best life. I want to partner with you to increase your confidence in dealing with all that life might toss your way. I am currently accepting self-pay clients.
(417) 884-1156 View (417) 884-1156
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Michael Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Clinton, MO 64735
Working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, young adults, adults and the elderly. Who are struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, marital conflicts, employment challenges, familial concerns, or re-entering society. Helping individuals and families to achieve meaning and purpose in their lives by providing a holistic counseling approach of instruction, guidance, and insight for personal development and emotional growth. In order to live a fully functional, healthy life contributing to their needs and to the needs of those who depend on them for support. "A meaningful life is never too late."
Working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, young adults, adults and the elderly. Who are struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, marital conflicts, employment challenges, familial concerns, or re-entering society. Helping individuals and families to achieve meaning and purpose in their lives by providing a holistic counseling approach of instruction, guidance, and insight for personal development and emotional growth. In order to live a fully functional, healthy life contributing to their needs and to the needs of those who depend on them for support. "A meaningful life is never too late."
(816) 239-3056 View (816) 239-3056
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Rapha Christian Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Florissant, MO 63031
I can provide counseling from a Christian perspective and also offer therapy from a non Christian focus. My practice centers on dealing with Life's issues in general while also having a focus on trauma. Not only is there a concentration on individuals, the scope of my practice also includes marriage and relationship counseling, family counseling, and even group therapy. Overall, I promote building self esteem and treating all clients with value and dignity no matter your background, lifestyle, culture or ethnicity. There is also a focus on helping clients overcome mistakes and poor choices. Finally, "Rapha" means "to heal."
I can provide counseling from a Christian perspective and also offer therapy from a non Christian focus. My practice centers on dealing with Life's issues in general while also having a focus on trauma. Not only is there a concentration on individuals, the scope of my practice also includes marriage and relationship counseling, family counseling, and even group therapy. Overall, I promote building self esteem and treating all clients with value and dignity no matter your background, lifestyle, culture or ethnicity. There is also a focus on helping clients overcome mistakes and poor choices. Finally, "Rapha" means "to heal."
(314) 455-0169 View (314) 455-0169
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Ed Killeen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63117
In addition to marital and premarital counseling, I see individual men, women, and families on anger, estrangement, anxiety, depression, ADHD, pornography, sexual addictions, and workplace relational struggles.
Over half of my work is with couples. Through training and supervision in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), I can see and hear needs and feelings long hidden for fear of being hurt again. I empathize and acknowledge real wrongs and real emotional damage to trust and respect. I hear both sides. I also offer hope. I can see when marital conflict itself offers evidence that partners still desire and need each other. I know how difficult a process forgiveness and then trust building really are. Slowly, when even one is ready to love again, I equip both to express their hearts with a gentle strength, and to hear with compassion.
In addition to marital and premarital counseling, I see individual men, women, and families on anger, estrangement, anxiety, depression, ADHD, pornography, sexual addictions, and workplace relational struggles.
Over half of my work is with couples. Through training and supervision in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), I can see and hear needs and feelings long hidden for fear of being hurt again. I empathize and acknowledge real wrongs and real emotional damage to trust and respect. I hear both sides. I also offer hope. I can see when marital conflict itself offers evidence that partners still desire and need each other. I know how difficult a process forgiveness and then trust building really are. Slowly, when even one is ready to love again, I equip both to express their hearts with a gentle strength, and to hear with compassion.
(314) 309-3366 x1 View (314) 309-3366 x1
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Redeeming Love
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
De Soto, MO 63020  (Online Only)
Jennifer Yim is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the owner, operator and therapist of Redeeming Love LLC. At Redeeming Love you will find a warm and compassionate environment to help support you wherever you are at in life. Whether you are wanting individual, couples or family therapy.
Jennifer Yim is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the owner, operator and therapist of Redeeming Love LLC. At Redeeming Love you will find a warm and compassionate environment to help support you wherever you are at in life. Whether you are wanting individual, couples or family therapy.
(636) 249-6675 View (636) 249-6675
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Christina Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Independence, MO 64055
Being alive and creating the types of relationships you want is, simultaneously, a gift and a challenge. If you are trying to reduce resentment after years of misunderstandings, heal after infidelity, renew your relationship as empty nesters, navigate differences in emotional and physical desires, start your marriage on the right track through premarital therapy, and more, I encourage you to talk to me.
Being alive and creating the types of relationships you want is, simultaneously, a gift and a challenge. If you are trying to reduce resentment after years of misunderstandings, heal after infidelity, renew your relationship as empty nesters, navigate differences in emotional and physical desires, start your marriage on the right track through premarital therapy, and more, I encourage you to talk to me.
(816) 239-3371 View (816) 239-3371
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Margaret Gladden
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, LCPC , CRADC , ICADC
Verified Verified
Florissant, MO 63031
I am a licensed clinical pastoral counselor, and, certified alcohol and drug counselor who has a passion for the family. Because the marriage relationship is one of the most important and satisfying relationships we will have, my goal is to help couples to: identify their strengths, and to build new ones; acquire communication and conflict resolution skills; help them to identify stumbling blocks, and then, help them to turn their stumbling blocks into stepping stones. My experience includes forty plus years of marriage and over twenty years of helping couples discover who they are as individuals, and who they are as a couple.
I am a licensed clinical pastoral counselor, and, certified alcohol and drug counselor who has a passion for the family. Because the marriage relationship is one of the most important and satisfying relationships we will have, my goal is to help couples to: identify their strengths, and to build new ones; acquire communication and conflict resolution skills; help them to identify stumbling blocks, and then, help them to turn their stumbling blocks into stepping stones. My experience includes forty plus years of marriage and over twenty years of helping couples discover who they are as individuals, and who they are as a couple.
(314) 282-2986 View (314) 282-2986
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Megan Mulheron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64064
I have experience working with clients struggling with addiction, those grieving the loss of a loved one, couples navigating relationships, individuals, pre-marital couples, families with older adolescents and adult children, and adults facing difficult life decisions.
Wounds often shape our life's choices without our knowledge of their presence. Life is hard and these wounds can wear on us over time. Are you unsure if you're struggling with an addiction and you feel like your substance may be wreaking havoc on your life and your relationships? It takes courage to ask for help. I can meet you where you are and we can explore this together in an environment that is free of shame and judgement. Successful therapy involves a collaborative relationship where clients risk to uncover wounds and challenge unhelpful family structures.
I have experience working with clients struggling with addiction, those grieving the loss of a loved one, couples navigating relationships, individuals, pre-marital couples, families with older adolescents and adult children, and adults facing difficult life decisions.
Wounds often shape our life's choices without our knowledge of their presence. Life is hard and these wounds can wear on us over time. Are you unsure if you're struggling with an addiction and you feel like your substance may be wreaking havoc on your life and your relationships? It takes courage to ask for help. I can meet you where you are and we can explore this together in an environment that is free of shame and judgement. Successful therapy involves a collaborative relationship where clients risk to uncover wounds and challenge unhelpful family structures.
(816) 249-2986 View (816) 249-2986
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Kathryn Muñiz
MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Some areas of focus in my practice include family-of-origin trauma, spirituality, and issues related to marriage, relationships and sexuality.
To share your story and start a journey toward healing is profoundly brave and admirable. Being entrusted to walk alongside those who are willing to take that risk is a privilege that I don’t take lightly. I count it as a tremendous honor to be invited to sit with the clients I work with, in moments of vulnerability and hurt and in those of victory and celebration.
Some areas of focus in my practice include family-of-origin trauma, spirituality, and issues related to marriage, relationships and sexuality.
To share your story and start a journey toward healing is profoundly brave and admirable. Being entrusted to walk alongside those who are willing to take that risk is a privilege that I don’t take lightly. I count it as a tremendous honor to be invited to sit with the clients I work with, in moments of vulnerability and hurt and in those of victory and celebration.
(314) 900-3437 View (314) 900-3437
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Katie Dorwart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63303
My interest and involvement working with such issues include: neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, adult and child trauma, marital issues, abandonment issues, co-dependency, grief, loss, stress management, relaxation techniques, and psychoeducational information.
Every person deserves the chance to create happiness from within themselves. As the therapist, I will work with the inner strengths of those individuals and help them navigate their life to become their truest self. My therapeutic practice is based on the client's individual needs. I believe that there is no one model to fit all people and the therapy should be molded to the client's individual goals.
My interest and involvement working with such issues include: neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, adult and child trauma, marital issues, abandonment issues, co-dependency, grief, loss, stress management, relaxation techniques, and psychoeducational information.
Every person deserves the chance to create happiness from within themselves. As the therapist, I will work with the inner strengths of those individuals and help them navigate their life to become their truest self. My therapeutic practice is based on the client's individual needs. I believe that there is no one model to fit all people and the therapy should be molded to the client's individual goals.
(314) 551-9331 View (314) 551-9331
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Heartland Counseling Center
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Arnold, MO 63010
Specializing in Couples and Marriage Therapy. Is your marriage or relationship falling apart? Have issues like cheating or infidelity have you questioning the future of your relationship? Or maybe you're seeking individual help for Anxiety or Depression symptoms that feel like they are controlling your life. Our experienced therapists offer individual counseling for anxiety, depression, and many of life's emotional challenges.
Specializing in Couples and Marriage Therapy. Is your marriage or relationship falling apart? Have issues like cheating or infidelity have you questioning the future of your relationship? Or maybe you're seeking individual help for Anxiety or Depression symptoms that feel like they are controlling your life. Our experienced therapists offer individual counseling for anxiety, depression, and many of life's emotional challenges.
(636) 389-4920 View (636) 389-4920
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Johnnetta Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Chesterfield, MO 63005
My speciality is depression, mood disorders, anxiety, grief and interpersonal relationships (marriage, pre-marital, infidelity, mom/daughter difficulties).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who welcomes individuals from all walks of life. Are you feeling down, stuck, overwhelmed, discouraged, hopeless? Are you experiencing difficulties with relationships, work/school or life in general? I would love for us to work together and collaborate a healthy plan of approach. I will walk side by side with you as you take this journey. Congratulations on your decision to utilize self-care and seek professional counseling.
My speciality is depression, mood disorders, anxiety, grief and interpersonal relationships (marriage, pre-marital, infidelity, mom/daughter difficulties).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who welcomes individuals from all walks of life. Are you feeling down, stuck, overwhelmed, discouraged, hopeless? Are you experiencing difficulties with relationships, work/school or life in general? I would love for us to work together and collaborate a healthy plan of approach. I will walk side by side with you as you take this journey. Congratulations on your decision to utilize self-care and seek professional counseling.
(636) 333-1097 View (636) 333-1097
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Kim Bailey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Raymore, MO 64083
I have significant experience working with high school and college age students with their individual issues and helping their families work through family conflicts that arise during these developmental years. In the process of this, I have worked extensively with persons experiencing anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, identity issues, self-harm, bullying and interpersonal conflict. By virtue of working with families in these developmental stages, I also am asked to do pre-marital and marital therapy for a variety of age groups.
I have significant experience working with high school and college age students with their individual issues and helping their families work through family conflicts that arise during these developmental years. In the process of this, I have worked extensively with persons experiencing anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, identity issues, self-harm, bullying and interpersonal conflict. By virtue of working with families in these developmental stages, I also am asked to do pre-marital and marital therapy for a variety of age groups.
(816) 873-8843 View (816) 873-8843
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Matt Gildehaus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Washington, MO 63090
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or sad? I understand how tough that can be. After a 23-year marketing career, I made a mid-life career change; deciding what I really felt called to do was helping people with their most significant life challenges. I am ready to assist individuals, couples or families with issues including: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and relationship challenges. I am particularly interested in helping people through life transition challenges including: divorce, marriage, job loss, death of a loved one, chronic illness, or challenges related to aging.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or sad? I understand how tough that can be. After a 23-year marketing career, I made a mid-life career change; deciding what I really felt called to do was helping people with their most significant life challenges. I am ready to assist individuals, couples or families with issues including: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and relationship challenges. I am particularly interested in helping people through life transition challenges including: divorce, marriage, job loss, death of a loved one, chronic illness, or challenges related to aging.
(636) 352-0307 View (636) 352-0307
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Lacey Kinzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
If you are an adult or teenager struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma issues, self-esteem, or setting boundaries, I would love to help you. Couples who are struggling with relationship issues are also welcome as I have a passion and experience in marital/couples therapy and helping relationships succeed. I have also been trained in EMDR which assists clients in rapid reduction of trauma-related symptoms resulting in overall healing. I have had specialized training in DBT and have assisted clients in learning and implementing these skills as well.
If you are an adult or teenager struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma issues, self-esteem, or setting boundaries, I would love to help you. Couples who are struggling with relationship issues are also welcome as I have a passion and experience in marital/couples therapy and helping relationships succeed. I have also been trained in EMDR which assists clients in rapid reduction of trauma-related symptoms resulting in overall healing. I have had specialized training in DBT and have assisted clients in learning and implementing these skills as well.
(417) 275-2688 View (417) 275-2688
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Katie Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chesterfield, MO 63017
My education at Pepperdine University had an emphasis in marriage and family therapy.
I recognize that reaching out to find a counselor is a daunting process. I hope to make this easier by clarifying the goals of my practice. While I enjoy and have experience with individual, group, and family therapy with people across the lifespan from children and teens to adults and the elderly, I most enjoy helping couples navigate their relationships. I find that helping couples build a new and stronger foundation has a positive impact on not only their relationship, but on them individually and on each member of the family.
My education at Pepperdine University had an emphasis in marriage and family therapy.
I recognize that reaching out to find a counselor is a daunting process. I hope to make this easier by clarifying the goals of my practice. While I enjoy and have experience with individual, group, and family therapy with people across the lifespan from children and teens to adults and the elderly, I most enjoy helping couples navigate their relationships. I find that helping couples build a new and stronger foundation has a positive impact on not only their relationship, but on them individually and on each member of the family.
(636) 725-0291 View (636) 725-0291
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Perry Dodge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, CPC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63303
Are you experiencing stress in your life? Do you want to improve your marriage or family relationships? Are you going through a major life transition? Individuals, couples and families that work with me often experience greater peace, energy, and joy in life and more harmony in their key relationships. My specialties include strengthening marriages, overcoming stress, men's challenges and Christian Counseling. My work has been featured on NBC KSDK NewsChannel 5's Today in St. Louis, Bott Radio Network and St. Louis Woman Magazine, and I am the author of the book The Married Man's Field Manual: 30 Rules of Engagement.
Are you experiencing stress in your life? Do you want to improve your marriage or family relationships? Are you going through a major life transition? Individuals, couples and families that work with me often experience greater peace, energy, and joy in life and more harmony in their key relationships. My specialties include strengthening marriages, overcoming stress, men's challenges and Christian Counseling. My work has been featured on NBC KSDK NewsChannel 5's Today in St. Louis, Bott Radio Network and St. Louis Woman Magazine, and I am the author of the book The Married Man's Field Manual: 30 Rules of Engagement.
(314) 596-2982 View (314) 596-2982
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Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.