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Justin Mann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Justin speciali...
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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.
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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.
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!
Hi, I'm glad you're here! Taking the first step toward healing can be tough, but I'm here to support you with empathy, understandi...
Hi, I'm glad you're here! Taking the first step toward healing can be tough, but I'm here to support you with empathy, understanding, and a safe space to explore your feelings at your own pace.
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.
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.
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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 .
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 , 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 , 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.
Many parents make the mistake of assuming their children are fine or will be fine—even in the face of adversity. They encounter a bully at school; they get into a fight with their friends; they go through their first breakup; they start to fall behind in their classes. And their parents assume that it’s just a stage, that everything will be fine. But the truth is that these challenges can have a serious impact on the child’s mental health and wellbeing now and for many years to come. When a child or teen is confronted with adversity, they often need a little guidance and support in figuring out how to navigate the problem in front of them.
Children are living beings—more living than grown-up people who have built shells of habit around themselves. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for their mental health and development that they should not have mere schools for their lessons, but a world whose guiding spirit is personal love.” –Rabindranath Tagore
Children are living beings—more living than grown-up people
who have built shells of habit around themselves. Therefore, it is absolutely
necessary for their mental health and development that they should not have
mere schools for their lessons, but a world whose guiding spirit is personal love.”
–Rabindranath Tagore
Fortunately, there are mental health professionals dedicated to helping kids and teens who are struggling. These professionals are called child therapists. They understand the help that these young minds need and how to offer this help. Thriveworks Missouri Counseling is proud to introduce our very own child therapists and psychologists. These providers have impressed us with their level of skills, training, experience, and care. They provide their young clients with the compassionate, personalized care you’d want for your child. If this sounds like something you’d like to know more about, give us a call. Our scheduling team is here to assist you and get you and your child scheduled.
Just as with counseling for adults, there are many reasons to pursue counseling for your child. For example, exposure to a traumatic event like the loss of a family member might warrant a need for professional counseling. Also, behavioral problems, learning difficulties, and social issues might also warrant the need for a professional’s analysis and help.
Child therapy can also prove beneficial for kids who are struggling emotionally. There’s no denying that we experience a wide range of emotions throughout childhood (and into adulthood, for that matter), some of which are hard to endure, understand, manage, communicate. A therapist or counselor can help your child to better work through these emotions in every aspect.
There are specific approaches to child therapy that aren’t usually used in counseling for adults, like play therapy. Play therapy encourages and empowers kids to express themselves through play—they might play with blocks, dolls, dress-up clothes, and so on. All of the aforementioned can help them express themselves and in turn help the therapist to understand what’s going on as well as what their needs are. There are also traditional approaches to counseling that can work for children too, including:
The moral of the story is that child therapy can help any and all children. It can help them grow, heal, and maintain their mental wellbeing for years to come.
Thriveworks Missouri Counseling is proud to offer dedicated, compassionate child therapy. We have counselors on our team who have special skills and experience helping kids work through their emotional, behavioral, and mental challenges—of which most children and teens experience to some degree.
If you’ve identified a need for child therapy or you simply think your child could benefit from child therapy, please consider reaching out to Thriveworks Missouri Counseling. Our child therapists can work with your child over video or telephone. And they are excited to get started.
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