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Hi, I'm Michelle — and I'm so glad you're here. Taking that first step toward support takes courage, and I want you to know you've...
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Hi, I'm Michelle — and I'm so glad you're here. Taking that first step toward support takes courage, and I want you to know you've come to a safe, judgment-free space and I'd love to connect with you and learn more about what brings you here so that you don't have to figure this out alone.
I am Michelle Jones, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health. I hold Missouri licensure and have worked across outpatient mental health, inpatient psychiatry, substance abuse treatment, corrections, and hospice care. I work with individuals, couples, and groups navigating bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, ADHD, anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, and behavior modification. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and tailored to help each client heal, grow, and thrive.
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and ACT to meet each client where they are. My style is collaborative and strength-based, helping clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and develop lasting tools for change in a structured, supportive space.
Wherever you are in your journey, you deserve support from someone who truly sees you. Healing isn't linear, but you don't have to walk the path alone. If you're ready to take that first step toward a healthier, more hopeful life, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. Schedule an appointment today.
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As a bilingual therapist with over five years of experience working with teens and young adults, I create a supportive, practical ...
As a bilingual therapist with over five years of experience working with teens and young adults, I create a supportive, practical space where we can understand what’s holding you back and build the tools you need to move forward—on and off the field.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a master's degree in clinical counseling and over 5 years of experience in the mental health field, including the past four years providing direct therapy. I have extensive experience working with teens and young adults, supporting them through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges while providing a supportive space for growth and healing. My approach is client-centered, practical, and goal-oriented. I integrate principles from therapy, sports psychology, and coaching to help clients build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and develop meaningful, lasting change.
I am bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows me to effectively support a diverse client population and provide culturally responsive care. Originally from Venezuela, I moved to St. Louis at the age of 16. I have also traveled to over 20 countries, shaping my cultural awareness and ability to connect with clients from a wide range of backgrounds.
At 32, I bring both clinical training and real-world perspective to my work, helping clients move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
As one who has experienced many facets of life, the up's and the down's, I can truly say we have the ability to give ourselves the...
As one who has experienced many facets of life, the up's and the down's, I can truly say we have the ability to give ourselves the grace to grow and the right to fall.
I am Darcel Tyson and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been working with individuals for well over 10+ years. I have had the pleasure of working with 4 years olds exploring emotional regulation to 55+ individuals facing life transitions. We all face challenges at some point of life therefore, exploring options, setting goals allows one to become the best version of the self.
I am here to support, encourage, motivate and challenge one to a path of real change. I offer a safe, comfortable and nonjudgmental environment that supports the therapeutic process. This includes closing up past wounds and using scars as building blocks to recovery and restoration.
We will build rapport and work collaboratively to identify internal conflicts and barriers which hinder personal growth. You will have the opportunity to gain insight, explore self-awareness and apply the necessary skills to improve your quality of life.
My goal when working with clients is to create a space where they feel safe, heard and supported as we work through their story....
My goal when working with clients is to create a space where they feel safe, heard and supported as we work through their story.
Hi! My name is Keana and I have worked in the mental health field since 2012. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri, and I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tennessee State University and a Master of Science from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. I have devoted the past 11 years of my career to working almost exclusively with survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and PTSD, and I have experience working in community mental health, both outpatient and IOP.
I support my clients by providing them with a physically and emotionally safe space to exist and unpack their story. In early treatment sessions, I focus my attention on getting to know them as a person, followed by working to better understand the challenges they're experiencing in their day-to-day lives.
Overall, my goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported as you work through your story. If it sounds like my approach would be a good fit for you, schedule a session with me. I look forward to meeting you!
I believe that healing begins with a safe, collaborative space where you feel truly heard, and I use my five years of experience t...
I believe that healing begins with a safe, collaborative space where you feel truly heard, and I use my five years of experience to help you navigate life's transitions with practical tools and authentic support.
I am Tabytha BoykinGuffey, a licensed clinical therapist with over a decade of experience in the behavioral health field. I earned my Master of Education in Counseling and Development from Lamar University and have spent my career helping individuals find their footing through various life challenges. I typically work with adults facing major life transitions, professional burnout, or persistent struggles with anxiety and depression. My clients are often looking for a way to regain their sense of agency and are motivated to achieve goals of emotional stability, personal resilience, and a more authentic, fulfilling daily life.
I utilize an integrative approach rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered techniques to help you identify and shift the patterns that keep you stuck. When working with me, you can expect empathetic listening and practical, goal-oriented strategies. My focus is on empowering you to build resilience and foster a clearer sense of self.
Taking the first step toward change can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I am here to provide a supportive space where your story is honored and your growth is the priority. When you feel ready to begin this journey of healing and resilience, I invite you to reach out and schedule your first session.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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A go-to approach for helping kids in child therapy is to get to know them first on their cognitive level as a “peer.” I find the best benefit in relaxing into more direct therapy approaches in the future is because they have built a strong rapport and trust with you, with a more open and positive reflection of their perspective being validated in you.
The following tools in therapy are helpful:
A client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when symptoms improve via assessments. Assessments can be through visual or auditory observation, changes in patterns of communication to the therapist, clients can literally be given assessments, etc.
Clients can supplement their time in child therapy with additional take-home assignments from the therapist that are similar to that week's session. This will provide consistency of cognitive reinforcement for the client in between sessions.
With the help of an adult, a child can learn what therapy is, how they will be attending therapy, and (as age-appropriate) learn why they will be attending therapy to prepare for their first child therapy session.
Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks St Louis.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in St Louis, MO have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in St Louis, MO is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy St Louis is located near Southwest Ave and S Mcclausland Ave, off I-44. It is just around the corner from Francis R. Slay Park and a short distance from Clifton Heights Park.
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