Life Coaching Therapists in Oakville, MO

It is my passion to help clients experience restoration and refreshment for empowerment of spirit, soul, and body. Let your journey to healing and wholeness be guided by a counselor with wisdom and compassion. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of counseling specialties.

I help individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, trauma, grief, or shame. Many of my clients are in major life transitions. I help people become more aware of their emotional responses to stressors and to find better ways to manage their inner lives. I can help you become more empowered to make wiser decisions with a stronger sense of self, so you will be more satisfied with your life.

Have open availability for in-person and virtual sessions. Sliding scale and some insurance; can be weekly or every other week sessions. My goals are to give clients and their families tools, and offer genuine support in daily and/or lifelong struggles. My belief is that change is possible for anyone, but the client and their loved ones need to have an open mind, and believe in love and support. Getting out of your comfort zone is a guarantee, and therapy is the first step. Therapy helps us make changes that lead to lifelong healthy habits of self care and thriving personal relationships.

Clients I work with often have anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, & communication issues. I help people learn coping skills through various methods of therapy, including Cognitive Therapy tools that can help people develop more realistic thought patterns that may decrease anxiety. I use assessments to determine underlying issues & proper diagnoses. My ideal client is motivated, open-minded, ready to address difficult topics, prepared to take actions steps, ready to create new habits. I can provide professional life coaching for people who need support with a specific issue or may be going through different life transitions.

Stress? Anxiety? Feeling stuck? Let’s talk! Things impact our mental health each day, making us feel stuck. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, yet incorporate other modalities to assist in coping with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and the stressors of your daily life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri since 2004 with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Masters of Education in Counseling. I am certified as an Executive Coach and a Six Sigma Green Belt in Process Improvement.

Life and relationships can be challenging sometimes. The good news is that you do not have to walk through it alone. You have already taken a big step by exploring options. I would love the opportunity to collaborate with you in finding the best approach to achieve wellness on your healthcare journey. For over 20 years, I have assisted clients of all ages and backgrounds in achieving meaning, growth, and overall wellness. I am particularly passionate about helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, and other mental health challenges.

I have 15 years of experience working with families, couples and adolescents/teenagers who have endured trauma. Many I have helped struggled with self-harm, suicidal thoughts/attempts, anxiety, being bullied, peer pressure and peer conflicts, self-esteem, school performance, and/or school behaviors. I have also worked with many women over the years. Woman I have helped came to me due to weight management issues, grief, divorce, relationship issues/infidelity, finding purpose, the life-change cycle and stress/anxiety related to work/career challenges/changes. I enjoy helping clients find their inner self-confidence and strength.

Congratulations on taking a positive step toward a healthier and happier life! My name is Tricia Merlo-Follmer. I am a mental health therapist who practices in the South County area. I work with many people who experience issues such as: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Grief/Loss, Trauma and relationship issues. I offer various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). If you need to take control of your life and your emotions, please call for an appointment. I have helped many people gain a sense of confidence and self-worth.

I seek to do whatever possible to help you feel safe in counseling. The relationship between you and I needs to be one that feels warm, inviting, non-judgmental, and encouraging. From the safety of this relationship, you can then feel supported enough to grieve what has been lost and push to fight for the things that have been taken from your life.

I am a nationally certified DBT therapist. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is my orientation and specialty. My orientation and personal experiences have inspired me to work toward the treatment of clients struggling with childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiousness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, relationship issues, LGBTQ concerns, NSSI(Self-Injury) and Borderline Personality Disorder.