THE APPROACH

CLEAR COUNSELING ST. LOUIS

My approach to counseling is customized to each client's needs and treatment focus. I lead with compassion and create a space without judgement. I find that we are able to make the most progress when a client feels safe, relaxed, and comfortable to share their full experience. While some therapists opt for a more sterile, clinical environment, the tone at Clear Counseling St. Louis is warm, inviting, and much more conversational.

I employ a range of types of therapy to make the most impact. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Coaching, Client Focus, Compassion Focused, and Trauma Focused therapies to approach each client in a unique way. Talk therapy is most common, but for children and some adults I find certain exercises with art and non verbal communication can help.

Our first sessions together we will discuss some of the reasons you have sought counseling, the symptoms you are experiencing, your family, and possibly your personal life. As we get to know each other better I will attempt to find out if you are suffering from other symptoms and steer treatment to address the complexities of your case. My goal is to help patients as quickly and as effectively as possible. Sometimes treatment for mild conditions will last 8 to 12 sessions, other times, our work spans across a longer period of time. I will note significant milestones and accomplishments through our work and may bring up the idea of scaling back treatment, however, the choice to end treatment is always the client's.

I offer in person therapy services out of my St. Louis office to adolescents, adults, couples, families, and children. I also am flexible and take on a limited number of remote patients that I treat via phone conference and/or video conferencing. If you live outside St. Louis, Missouri and are unable to make in person appointments please specify when inquiring about services.