Sandplay Therapists in Chesterfield, MO

Do you feel or does your child or teen feel overwhelmed, anxious, less confident, not understood or sad and just need someone to talk to. We want gravitate to others who get it and have a desire to feel relief when we have all the feelings. We have goals in life to be more capable, courageous, feel connection and feel like we matter. What if you could have those goals, what would that mean to you or your child? What if we could work together to work through your feelings and goals and in turn produce positive behavior change?

I enjoy making connections with children, teens, and their families to assist them in growing and understanding themselves better. The therapeutic relationship is something that I value, as well as the power of change that can occur through that trust. I provide play based interventions with children of all ages to support them through difficult challenges.

Children, teens and young adults that have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression often have difficulty coping with everyday stressors. School, work and everyday life can be overwhelming whether you are in kindergarten, high school or beyond. By developing healthy interpersonal boundaries, self-esteem and appropriate coping skills they can experience the world around them with confidence and resilience. I will create a genuine therapeutic relationship that will allow me to meet them where they are and provide the additional support, they need to lead successful lives.

Welcome! I offer counseling services for children and adolescents who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxious thoughts, peer relationships, depression, school related issues, and/or self-esteem in a compassionate and safe environment. Working with kiddos is my specialty and passion! I am a former teacher with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (birth-3rd grade) and now a counselor with a Masters in Counseling.

Life is a series of transitions that feature successes and challenges. Whether you are dealing with a relationship conflict, birth of a new baby, career change or loss of a loved one, the ultimate goal is to reach a healthy and fulfilling life. I would love to accompany you on your journey and help you with reaching your goals and experiencing a fulfilling life.

Diana has helped children, adults, and families for over 30 years to overcome emotional difficulties, improve communication skills, and strengthen relationships. She is trained in various therapies which she aligns to the needs of each client. Her approach is wholistic, focusing on internal (within the individual) and external (relational and situational) factors impacting the mental and overall health of clients.

The Well Counseling Center is a professional mental health care practice serving the area with office, and/or Telehealth. We sincerely believe there is hope, no matter their situation. With an integrated approach, using psychological proven techniques and skills from a Christian foundation, we draw from a variety of methodologies to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. We tailor our skills and therapeutic interventions to meet our individual clients’ needs with love and understanding. Sascha is a advanced clinical supervising specialist for teen, child, family, marital, and online therapy.

I aim to connect with children and their families to help guide them through challenges, assist in their growth, and better understand themselves. I strive to provide a compassionate and safe space to support clients in processing emotions and building capacity for coping and growth. I value the therapeutic relationship and the powerful change that can occur through that trust. I use a strengths-based and individualized approach for each client and family, with a focus on play-based interventions.

I have been coming alongside individuals and families to provide understanding and motivation. I believe we are capable of finding peace emotionally and spiritually. I like using nature and activities in counseling along with art to help process our stories. We use metaphors in adventure therapy and interactive games in play therapy to grow in new ways. I have experience also as a coach, teacher, and youth leader. We have raised 2 children and had a foster son. I supervise Cathy who is a PLPC/CIT2 and enjoys working with women/teens. We all are skilled in interpersonal process therapy.

Today might have been a rough day for you. I’m sure scrolling through these profiles trying to find help might feel overwhelming. While there are no promises that I can make regarding the success of your therapeutic journey, I am here if you're looking for support, guidance, or just someone to shoulder the burden with you for awhile. Therapy consists of a variety of modalities and it's best to mix and match for each client to gain their best outcome! While I specialize in CBT, EMDR, and come highly trained in Perinatal Mood Disorders, I think you'll find that I am simply here to put all my tools to use for each client!