In Person Therapists in Valley Park, MO

Does your child seem sad or withdrawn, become defiant or aggressive at home? Are they having a hard time making friends at school? Have they ever come to you and said they have nothing to live for? What about you, are you struggling as a parent due to your child’s emotional needs or is it causing conflicts within your family or marriage? Children and families face so many stressors. I believe change and growth are possible. Your child can learn coping skills to help them advocate for what they need and manage their emotions. Families can return to a calm and peaceful state.

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.

Currently accepting new clients! After school and evening appointments available! Childhood and young adulthood is a time of great change and growth and often times this can be painful and confusing. There are times when trauma adds to the stress of growing through young adulthood. When these things happen, it can often be helpful to reach out for help.

Welcome to my practice! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I work hard to create a safe space for you to explore your needs and goals. There are often times when we just can't find the "right" words to describe or process what we are going through. As a registered Play Therapist, EMDR trained provider, and ITCT and TFCBT certified counselor, I help you find a way to express yourself that doesn't rely on words alone.

I focus my practice on working exclusively with couples. Are you resentful, angry, bitter or confused by interactions with your significant other or do you want to learn how to better communicate and improve the quality of your relationship? If you are tired of the insecurity, fighting, carelessness or living in the "roommate zone", then I invite you to participate in my program. My positive strength based method uses a warm, safe, empowering and collaborative approach that is highly educational and nonjudgmental. Together lets break that toxic spiral of doubt, anxiety, sadness and resentment and start rebuilding something real.

Taking your first step to get counseling can be difficult and I would love to walk with you through this process of personal growth. We all have our struggles, and I aim to help you through this difficult time by encouraging you and equipping within a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. I counsel females ages 18+ with a variety of issues including (but not limited to): anger, anxiety, career, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, self-harm, trauma, and spiritual difficulties. Please visit my website at www.counselorqueen.com for more information and additional resources.

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.

I believe that marriage is a lifelong commitment and I also believe that it is a difficult task to maintain a healthy relationship over the course of the marriage. I seek to work with both partners in the relationship to help each discover ways they can support one another. I believe when both partners feel safe and secure in the relationship that most problems that arise are able to be dealt with in a healthy manner.

I am ready to offer therapeutic space to address the current challenges you may be experiencing in life right now. I help clients who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Identity Confusion or Strained Relationships. They seek support in navigating these challenges, valuing self-exploration and growth. They need a safe, supportive space to cultivate self-acceptance and develop coping skills. I can help develop presence and awareness, access more choices, and find freedom from limiting narratives.

I’m here to offer you a supportive and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in helping individuals find their voice, establish better boundaries and live in freedom as the unique person God created them to be. In my work, I believe that all people are worthy of being seen, heard, and valued and seek to offer that experience of feeling "felt" in the counseling room.