Addiction Therapists in Ferguson, MO
I am a trauma informed licensed Christain counselor with experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, shame, life transitions, homelessness, spiritual formation and career concerns.
I work with families and individuals ages 12 and up who are seeking support with daily life challenges related to emotional, relational, spiritual or career concerns.
I am a trauma informed licensed Christain counselor with experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, shame, life transitions, homelessness, spiritual formation and career concerns.
I work with families and individuals ages 12 and up who are seeking support with daily life challenges related to emotional, relational, spiritual or career concerns.
All too often, substance abuse and addiction has played a large role in the impairment and breakdown of the family, and its individual members.
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.
All too often, substance abuse and addiction has played a large role in the impairment and breakdown of the family, and its individual members.
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.
Jamell Jacobs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ferguson, MO 63135 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping individuals become their best version of themselves in life. I believe that reaching our fullest potential is a process that we work at daily, and I enjoy being a supportive partner in my clients' journey. I have experience helping individuals and families struggling with anxiety, anger management, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, occupational stress, parenting, relationship problems, and addiction recovery. I use a holistic approach focusing on developing a healthy mind, body, and spirit, using primarily cognitive-behavioral therapeutic techniques.
I am passionate about helping individuals become their best version of themselves in life. I believe that reaching our fullest potential is a process that we work at daily, and I enjoy being a supportive partner in my clients' journey. I have experience helping individuals and families struggling with anxiety, anger management, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, occupational stress, parenting, relationship problems, and addiction recovery. I use a holistic approach focusing on developing a healthy mind, body, and spirit, using primarily cognitive-behavioral therapeutic techniques.
Akoma Healing & Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ferguson, MO 63135 (Online Only)
My clinical experience in the St. Louis area ranges from working with adults in inpatient treatment centers for mental health and substance abuse to non-profit community case management and trauma therapy. I specialize in working with survivors impacted by sexual, domestic, and community violence. As well as those diagnosed with mental illnesses such as anxiety, PTSD, and those impacted by grief.
My clinical experience in the St. Louis area ranges from working with adults in inpatient treatment centers for mental health and substance abuse to non-profit community case management and trauma therapy. I specialize in working with survivors impacted by sexual, domestic, and community violence. As well as those diagnosed with mental illnesses such as anxiety, PTSD, and those impacted by grief.
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This could include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed therapy, substance abuse treatment, and solution-oriented therapy.
My therapy practice focuses on helping clients cope with and overcome challenges through providing the guidance and tools to move forward in life. My goal is for clients to feel that they have improved self-esteem, improved mood, motivation to work and participate in daily responsibilities, achieve their goals, form and strengthen their relationships, and integrate the past into the present. I have experience with children and adolescents, families in need of a change or a new set of skills, chronic mental illness inclusive of mood disorders, persistent anxiety and depression, and substance abuse disorders.
This could include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed therapy, substance abuse treatment, and solution-oriented therapy.
My therapy practice focuses on helping clients cope with and overcome challenges through providing the guidance and tools to move forward in life. My goal is for clients to feel that they have improved self-esteem, improved mood, motivation to work and participate in daily responsibilities, achieve their goals, form and strengthen their relationships, and integrate the past into the present. I have experience with children and adolescents, families in need of a change or a new set of skills, chronic mental illness inclusive of mood disorders, persistent anxiety and depression, and substance abuse disorders.
Call us to see how we can help you in your long-term recovery from Substance Use, Alcohol Use, and Behavioral Health Disorders.
Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders? Sana Lake Behavioral Wellness Center is the place for you. At Sana Lake Recovery, we offer a full system of care without the long wait to see licensed providers. Addiction treatment is not a one-size-fits-all solution which is why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.
Call us to see how we can help you in your long-term recovery from Substance Use, Alcohol Use, and Behavioral Health Disorders.
Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders? Sana Lake Behavioral Wellness Center is the place for you. At Sana Lake Recovery, we offer a full system of care without the long wait to see licensed providers. Addiction treatment is not a one-size-fits-all solution which is why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.
India Grimes McMillan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florissant, MO 63033
I am effective at using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Seeking Safety, an evidence-based form of therapy that simultaneously addresses PTSD and substance abuse.
Feelings of stress, hopelessness, defeat, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, thoughts of self-harm, unhappiness, any dark thoughts, with physical feelings of shakiness increased breathing/heartrate, sweating, and tightness in chest can all be signs of a bigger problem. Recovering from any addiction is hard, and having a co-occurring behavior (i.e., bi-polar, personality disorder, etc.) can feel overwhelming. Carrying the weight of shame and guilt while rebuilding life after a violent relationship can feel lonely.
I am effective at using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Seeking Safety, an evidence-based form of therapy that simultaneously addresses PTSD and substance abuse.
Feelings of stress, hopelessness, defeat, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, thoughts of self-harm, unhappiness, any dark thoughts, with physical feelings of shakiness increased breathing/heartrate, sweating, and tightness in chest can all be signs of a bigger problem. Recovering from any addiction is hard, and having a co-occurring behavior (i.e., bi-polar, personality disorder, etc.) can feel overwhelming. Carrying the weight of shame and guilt while rebuilding life after a violent relationship can feel lonely.
Roian Marie Baalman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63135 (Online Only)
If you are interested in finding the answers to the questions you have had all your life, healing from past trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, or addiction, and finding joy and meaning in your life, don't hesitate to contact me.
I am here because I have been there. I want to pay what I have learned forward to you. I believe that educational experience, when coupled with life experience, breeds empathy without judgment. I needed more than anything to ensure all my pain was not in vain. So, I have over nine years of education in psychology and counseling, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, stress, ADHD, and Alcohol and Drug Counseling. I will make sure we build a rapport with one another. I will listen actively to what you have to say.
If you are interested in finding the answers to the questions you have had all your life, healing from past trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, or addiction, and finding joy and meaning in your life, don't hesitate to contact me.
I am here because I have been there. I want to pay what I have learned forward to you. I believe that educational experience, when coupled with life experience, breeds empathy without judgment. I needed more than anything to ensure all my pain was not in vain. So, I have over nine years of education in psychology and counseling, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, stress, ADHD, and Alcohol and Drug Counseling. I will make sure we build a rapport with one another. I will listen actively to what you have to say.
EPICS offers comprehensive services including; evidenced based therapy, individualized treatment planning, substance abuse assessments, community referrals, individual, family & group therapy, agency consultations, clinical trainings and seminars.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or alone? Struggling with increasing stress at work/ home, feelings of sadness or hopelessness? Well you are not alone. EPICS strives to promote personal goal attainment through provision of holistic care, providing individuals with the skills and insight they need to envision and actualize their fullest potential. EPICS will help you build on your existing strengths to expand problem solving and coping skills, improve relationships and decrease symptoms and/or impact of mental health and substance related disorders. As EPICS' lead therapist, it is my personal goal to help every person build positive long lasting change within their lives!
EPICS offers comprehensive services including; evidenced based therapy, individualized treatment planning, substance abuse assessments, community referrals, individual, family & group therapy, agency consultations, clinical trainings and seminars.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or alone? Struggling with increasing stress at work/ home, feelings of sadness or hopelessness? Well you are not alone. EPICS strives to promote personal goal attainment through provision of holistic care, providing individuals with the skills and insight they need to envision and actualize their fullest potential. EPICS will help you build on your existing strengths to expand problem solving and coping skills, improve relationships and decrease symptoms and/or impact of mental health and substance related disorders. As EPICS' lead therapist, it is my personal goal to help every person build positive long lasting change within their lives!
I have been in the field of behavioral health since I was 21 years old, working in a residential treatment center for adolescents. In my time in the field I have come to believe that emotional regulation is at the heart of all psychological problems. Individuals seek therapy when emotional regulation breaks down. When you can emotionally regulate, it does not matter how big your problems are, you are able to function successfully. When emotional regulation breaks down, it does not matter how small your problems are, you will have difficulty functioning. My goal is to help clients develop better emotional regulation to cope with life
I have been in the field of behavioral health since I was 21 years old, working in a residential treatment center for adolescents. In my time in the field I have come to believe that emotional regulation is at the heart of all psychological problems. Individuals seek therapy when emotional regulation breaks down. When you can emotionally regulate, it does not matter how big your problems are, you are able to function successfully. When emotional regulation breaks down, it does not matter how small your problems are, you will have difficulty functioning. My goal is to help clients develop better emotional regulation to cope with life
During these tumultuous times, our mental health is more essential now than ever before. There's no time like the present to put your emotional and mental health at the forefront. My work includes working with children, adolescents and young adults (ages 5 through 25) of Black,Brown & other marginalized communities to end toxic generational cycles of trauma and unhealthy patterns to increase wholeness & unity. If you are struggling with complex or multigenerational trauma, mood disorders, anger management, life transitions, history of abuse, academic concerns, give me a call or email me at iamrootedoffice@gmail.com
During these tumultuous times, our mental health is more essential now than ever before. There's no time like the present to put your emotional and mental health at the forefront. My work includes working with children, adolescents and young adults (ages 5 through 25) of Black,Brown & other marginalized communities to end toxic generational cycles of trauma and unhealthy patterns to increase wholeness & unity. If you are struggling with complex or multigenerational trauma, mood disorders, anger management, life transitions, history of abuse, academic concerns, give me a call or email me at iamrootedoffice@gmail.com
Summer Morefield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63135 (Online Only)
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, SUD’s, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and empathic. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, SUD’s, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and empathic. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling.
Angel M Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florissant, MO 63033 (Online Only)
Life is challenging at times and each of us manages those challenges in a different way, but none of us has to face those challenges alone. Do you find yourself not wanting to feel your emotions because it makes you uncomfortable? Maybe you are not sure if therapy is the right path for you? Maybe you feel like things are out of your control? You do not have to try and face these obstacles alone. I am here to help you navigate your way through the challenge and create a tool box of skills to use throughout this journey called life.
Life is challenging at times and each of us manages those challenges in a different way, but none of us has to face those challenges alone. Do you find yourself not wanting to feel your emotions because it makes you uncomfortable? Maybe you are not sure if therapy is the right path for you? Maybe you feel like things are out of your control? You do not have to try and face these obstacles alone. I am here to help you navigate your way through the challenge and create a tool box of skills to use throughout this journey called life.
Self discovery is the bridge to contentment and purpose in life. In a supportive and accepting environment, you will be able to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that can be adapted toward a more positive. Many people are feeling anxiety, depression or confusion about their next steps; or you may be experiencing grief or loss. Together we'll identify your strengths, discover insights, and find clarity to move toward a greater sense of wellbeing. I focus on empowering clients to release limiting beliefs and create positive changes that lead to a healthier sense of well-being.. Your past does not have to dictate the future.
Self discovery is the bridge to contentment and purpose in life. In a supportive and accepting environment, you will be able to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that can be adapted toward a more positive. Many people are feeling anxiety, depression or confusion about their next steps; or you may be experiencing grief or loss. Together we'll identify your strengths, discover insights, and find clarity to move toward a greater sense of wellbeing. I focus on empowering clients to release limiting beliefs and create positive changes that lead to a healthier sense of well-being.. Your past does not have to dictate the future.
One of my greatest joys is helping people from all walks of life, including couples, teens, young adults and families. My heart is to help each client understand themselves, their environment, as well as their relationships, in addition to the past and present, which sets the stage for fostering positive experiences and embracing new possibilities. I take a “down to earth” holistic person-centered approach to counseling, tailoring each client’s therapy with a unique mix of clinical theory and spiritual truth at the client’s pace. Psychoeducation and Bibliotherapy are integral to my approach, ensuring care for the spirit and soul!
One of my greatest joys is helping people from all walks of life, including couples, teens, young adults and families. My heart is to help each client understand themselves, their environment, as well as their relationships, in addition to the past and present, which sets the stage for fostering positive experiences and embracing new possibilities. I take a “down to earth” holistic person-centered approach to counseling, tailoring each client’s therapy with a unique mix of clinical theory and spiritual truth at the client’s pace. Psychoeducation and Bibliotherapy are integral to my approach, ensuring care for the spirit and soul!
Jasma Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Florissant, MO 63033 (Online Only)
As we navigate life, we often face "barriers" that prevent us from moving forward and taking charge of our lives. The "barriers" that we face in life can be debilitating, but there are ways to break those "barriers" and create new paths towards your future. The new path created can lead one to a better quality of life.
As we navigate life, we often face "barriers" that prevent us from moving forward and taking charge of our lives. The "barriers" that we face in life can be debilitating, but there are ways to break those "barriers" and create new paths towards your future. The new path created can lead one to a better quality of life.
Nishelle Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63135
Everyone deserves to have a place where they can just let it all out and not care one bit what the person across from them thinks. Clients often come to me with insecurities, low self-esteem, battling with depression, simply feeling beat up by life. I work to provide individuals, families and couples with a safe, confidential and empathetic environment where they can feel comfortable telling their truth. I am passionate about helping individuals identify the barriers preventing them from finding their life’s purpose and achieving goals they set for themselves. The therapeutic process is very difficult, as it presents many unknowns.
Everyone deserves to have a place where they can just let it all out and not care one bit what the person across from them thinks. Clients often come to me with insecurities, low self-esteem, battling with depression, simply feeling beat up by life. I work to provide individuals, families and couples with a safe, confidential and empathetic environment where they can feel comfortable telling their truth. I am passionate about helping individuals identify the barriers preventing them from finding their life’s purpose and achieving goals they set for themselves. The therapeutic process is very difficult, as it presents many unknowns.
Adrienne R Petty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jennings, MO 63136
Not accepting new clients
My ideal clients are adults, couples and teens who may be struggling with stressful life situations such as difficult relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use and many other issues and who are open to traditional and holistic evidence-based therapeutic modalities that best meet their needs. These include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and anger management. We will walk through your life’s journey to build a foundation of respect and dignity, allowing you to emerge healthy, empowered and whole. There is hope.
My ideal clients are adults, couples and teens who may be struggling with stressful life situations such as difficult relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use and many other issues and who are open to traditional and holistic evidence-based therapeutic modalities that best meet their needs. These include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and anger management. We will walk through your life’s journey to build a foundation of respect and dignity, allowing you to emerge healthy, empowered and whole. There is hope.
Tanya Maria Coates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Florissant, MO 63033 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have the knowledge of fostering mental-behavioral health, wellness and healing. I am knowledgeable of practicing under spiritual based practices. Often times, circumstances occur in life that can make us feel emotionally trapped. The variety of emotions felt are usually a temporary complacency that we are not aware of and are unfamiliar with. I believe that identifying and addressing the inner crisis happening within us, will allow us to no longer tolerate the temporary complacency in life and will allow a chance for personal growth and change for better mental health, wellness and healing.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have the knowledge of fostering mental-behavioral health, wellness and healing. I am knowledgeable of practicing under spiritual based practices. Often times, circumstances occur in life that can make us feel emotionally trapped. The variety of emotions felt are usually a temporary complacency that we are not aware of and are unfamiliar with. I believe that identifying and addressing the inner crisis happening within us, will allow us to no longer tolerate the temporary complacency in life and will allow a chance for personal growth and change for better mental health, wellness and healing.
Shelly L Byndom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63121
Not accepting new clients
Have you stopped feeling like yourself or don’t recognize yourself in the mirror anymore? Are you afraid you’re slowly losing your significant other or having arguments that you don’t know how to resolve them? Are you having thoughts or feelings that disturb you ? Are you unsure who to talk to ? Are you haunted by the past and you can’t seem to move on? Maybe you are scared by your own thoughts and feelings and don’t know where to turn or you feel empty or are looking for meaning. I work with individuals, and families from a broad array of backgrounds lifestyles and issues experienced.
Have you stopped feeling like yourself or don’t recognize yourself in the mirror anymore? Are you afraid you’re slowly losing your significant other or having arguments that you don’t know how to resolve them? Are you having thoughts or feelings that disturb you ? Are you unsure who to talk to ? Are you haunted by the past and you can’t seem to move on? Maybe you are scared by your own thoughts and feelings and don’t know where to turn or you feel empty or are looking for meaning. I work with individuals, and families from a broad array of backgrounds lifestyles and issues experienced.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.