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What Is Counseling Like?

Counseling is all about making connections and figuring out goals. I work one-on-one with children and teens to make real change happen, but it's also important to take the time and see if your goals for your child or teen are the same as their goals for themselves.

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Teach Mindfulness Like a Therapist

How to Teach Mindfulness Like a Therapist. Mindfulness is the act of being aware and present within each moment. It's a pretty buzz-y word right now - almost any classroom teacher, dance instructor, or coach is going to talk a little bit about incorporating mindfulness. Why? Because research has shown that mindfulness helps decrease stress, increase focus, and even helps improve relationships

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A Quick Tip For Your Child's Anxiety

Anxiety in children is difficult to deal with, but anxiety is designed to be a helpful tool. Learn a quick tip to help with your child's anxiety here.

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Counseling for Angry Kids and Angry Teens

Angry kids and angry teens are usually reacting to stress in an unhelpful way. Learn more about how to identify what your child is going through and how to handle their anger. 

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Child Counseling for Grief and Loss in St. Louis

Grief is, understandably, a difficult topic for many parents and children. For everyone, really. 

Many children I work with are are dealing with the death of grandparents and other family members, and this is an area I specialize in treating.

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