Licensed to practice in Missouri and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Couples Counseling, Family Conflict, Life Transitions and 10 more.
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New to Grow
I am an LPC with 15 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and families. I provide individual, couples and family counseling for those seeking growth, change and insight. I believe in person centered care and my goal is to provide you with an individualized approach to your needs. I believe learning about ourselves and others makes the world a better place on the individual level.
A typical first session is a "get to know you" opportunity. This is a chance for you to paint a picture of your life and the things that have led you to therapy. It's also an opportunity for me to explain the therapeutic process, your rights as a client and to answer any of your questions. The first session gives us a chance to see if we might be a good working fit. I always let my clients know the importance of finding the right counselor for them and the first session is an opportunity for you to gauge your level of comfort with me.
I have been in the working world for over 20 years and all of that time has been spent in health care, social services and mental health. A variety of experiences professionally has led me to a place where I don't feel rushed to find or force an end result. I am able to sit with you in your moment and work through it together at your pace. However, I also know when to challenge my clients and encourage them to open up or meet something head on.
The clients I best serve are those who feel motivated to make some changes and are interested in diving into what makes them tick. I do my best work with highly verbal clients, people with curious minds, and those with a desire to learn about themselves and others. A willingness to try new things outside of session and come back with details and information that we can use to achieve their goals is a big bonus!
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Eclectic
I don't follow a "one size fits all" approach to therapy. Our lives are multi-layered and often times complicated. Finding solutions to our questions and obstacles requires creativity and a variety of approaches. My goal is to get to know each one of my clients and provide them with a personalized and flexible treatment approach that meets their specific needs. I use a variety of tools and methods based on what works with each individual.