Couples therapy in St Charles, MO

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience. I work with pre-teens, teens, and adults who are navigating life’s challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, and times of transition. My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate space where you can feel safe to explore your concerns, gain new insights, and move toward meaningful growth and change. I enjoy helping clients discover their strengths and build confidence in navigating life’s ups and downs.

I hold a Master’s in Counseling from Southeast Missouri State University. My approach is eclectic, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic styles to meet your unique needs. Together, we may work on exploring thought patterns, developing coping skills, processing past experiences, and strengthening self-awareness and communication.

Above all, I aim to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and empowered. I believe therapy should feel approachable rather than intimidating. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey so you feel more grounded, connected, and confident in your life and relationships.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience and a background as a former school counselor. I have supported clients across all life stages, using a person-centered approach that honors each client as the expert of their own story. I’m passionate about helping clients uncover their strengths and create lasting, meaningful change in their lives through compassionate support and collaborative care.

I earned my Master’s in Counseling from Missouri Baptist University. I integrate dialectical behavior therapy to promote emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and foster mindfulness. My eclectic approach draws from multiple evidence-based methods, emphasizing transparency, authenticity, and collaboration in every session.

Everyone deserves a safe, supportive space to heal, reflect, and grow. I strive to make my office a place where clients can “spill the tea” without judgment. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence, compassion, and clarity while empowering you to live the peaceful, fulfilling life you deserve.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience. I have worked with children, families, and adults navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, and mental health concerns. I specialize in supporting clients through trauma, relationship difficulties, and personal growth, while helping them build coping strategies, develop social skills, and move toward healthier, more balanced lives. I create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered in their healing journey.

I earned my Master’s in Counseling from Missouri Baptist University. My approach includes trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps clients challenge irrational thoughts, shift unhelpful patterns, and build skills that support long-term growth and resilience.

If you are ready to begin working through life’s challenges, I would be honored to walk alongside you. My goal is to provide meaningful support while equipping you with tools to strengthen your mental health and move forward with confidence and hope.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience supporting adults through challenges in all stages of life. I have worked with clients managing anxiety, depression, stress, health concerns, substance and alcohol use, PTSD, grief, and more. I also have experience supporting individuals who have served in the military. My goal is to create a compassionate and supportive space where you can begin your journey toward healing and growth.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Missouri. I use a compassionate, strength-based approach that values active listening, authenticity, and empathy. My focus is helping you identify challenges, set personalized goals, and build resilience in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

I want to support you with practical tools and techniques that help you cope with life’s difficulties in healthier ways. Whether you are facing stress, grief, or major life transitions, I am here to walk alongside you with care and understanding when you are ready to take that step.

I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Missouri. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, providing individual, family, and group therapy, as well as psychological assessments for people with depression, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, PTSD, and more. In college counseling centers, I have supported clients seeking therapy for personal growth and self-exploration. I use a client-centered approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma processing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

I was educated in Japan and the U.S., studying in Oregon, Washington, and California. I earned an APA-accredited doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, specializing in cross-cultural and international psychology. I value cultural diversity and am published in human-animal interactions and international psychology.

Through therapy, I aim to support your personal growth and help you lead a fulfilling life. I am committed to being a steady source of support during difficult times, helping you strengthen your coping skills and cultivate a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and meaning in life.

Sam Bearer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience working with individuals and couples from diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. He specializes in helping clients work through emotional, relational, and interpersonal issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, anger, sexual issues, family and relationship dynamics, self-image and identity, communication, and mood and personality disorders.

Sam holds a Master’s in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. With experience in multiple modes of therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and eye movement desensitization reprocessing, he offers a flexible approach to each client as they explore their unique internal experience.

Sam loves helping clients find self-acceptance as they explore their inner experiences and unique path forward. He would love to get to know you and help you live your life in alignment with your values. When you need a partner to help you process life’s difficulties with expertise and compassion, reach out to schedule an appointment.

Justin Mann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Justin specializes in helping people overcome their struggles with depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. He also specializes in couples counseling and family therapy. Justin enjoys playing music and spending time with his wife and two sons. 

Justin completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Saint Louis University, where he graduated as part of the Phi Alpha Honor Society. He has certifications in Co-Occurring Disorders and Medication Assisted Recovery. Justin's training and approach include evidence-based practices designed to help people change the way they think, which can effectively change the world around them. These techniques combined with a strong sense of empathy and a strengths-based approach have allowed him to help his clients realize their full potential. As a musician, Justin also enjoys incorporating elements of music and creativity, as he feels these are very helpful tools to help cope with what life brings you. 

The stress of coping with all of the aspects of our current environment combined with struggling to maintain mental wellness can be overwhelming, and Justin enjoys helping others through these times. He focuses on developing and nurturing relationships with his clients, to help them reach their goals. Justin's approach is to treat the whole person, which includes a holistic approach with the understanding that oftentimes mental health difficulties co-occur simultaneously and impact one another. 

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 33 years of experience. My work has included serving as a college professor of counseling and providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in multicultural counseling and have supported clients facing depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationship struggles, and communication issues.

I earned my Doctorate in Counselor Education and Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Louis University and a Master’s in General Counseling from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. My approach integrates client-centered, cognitive, and behavioral therapies while tailoring care to meet the needs of children, adolescents, couples, and families.

I aim to provide a supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to create meaningful change. I bring optimism and hope, helping individuals and couples explore challenges with clarity and compassion. My goal is to validate each person’s experiences and walk alongside them as they work toward improved well-being.