O’Fallon, Missouri Therapists

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Linda Pogo
LPC, Master's of Educational and Counseling Psychology, Certified Professional Coach, Yoga Teacher- 200
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Gain and loss, pain and pleasure, praise and blame, fame and shame: these 8 worldly winds will blow through your life. They have the potential to connect you to your human family. How you choose to respond to these changes determines the inner...
Jon Staples
LCSW, MSW
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Kansas, Missouri

I'm Jon, a Clinical Social Worker in Kansas and Missouri. I've been providing professional mental health services since 2012. I received both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Kansas. I specialize in treating anxiety but...
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Saint Charles, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Scott received his undergraduate in communication studies from Truman State University, first sparking his deep interest in the manner in which people interact, communicate, and live life together. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts he went on to...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Texas, Missouri

I am Jenna, founder of Calm Centered Counseling. I would love to walk with you on your journey through solving personal problems and self-discovery. I am here to listen and allow you to feel heard and understood. I want to help you make changes to...
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Connecticut, Missouri

We are experiencing shifts in the world right now, and that can bring up many questions along with anxiety that feels out of control and can cause strain on our lives and relationships. As a trained Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapist, I am...
Stacy Peebles
LCSW, Ph.D.
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

I am a dedicated and motivated, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience providing services to individuals seeking support in navigating through life's challenges. My goal is to empower you to make positive and informed decisions...
Kate Schroeder
M.Ed., LPC, NCC
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St. Louis, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Kate is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in working with adult survivors of childhood trauma, through the use of affective and experiential therapy. She is a certified administrator/interpreter of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator...
Dr. Monique Burns
LCSW, Ph.D., LSCSW
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri, Kansas

For the past 30 years, I have held positions in clinical, administrative, and academic social work. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. Together through discussion, new ideas come to the surface to shed light on patterns of...
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Lenexa, Kansas

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Kansas, Missouri

Today marks the day I return home to myself." - B. Taplin. Many experiences in life can leave us feeling lost and disconnected from ourselves. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or discouraged. Maybe you're asking yourself,...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri, Kansas

I enjoy helping those who are looking for help and solutions to their problems. I began working for those with relationship issues and sexual addictions. I have worked with women and children dealing with various trauma-related situations. ​ I...
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Columbia, Missouri

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Missouri

Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Psychological Evaluations with teens (ages 16 and up) and adults, including those who wish to be evaluated for possible Autism Spectrum Disorder. With over 12...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Embracing healing and wellness is key to maximizing your potential. Serving as a therapist and educator, I help clients understand the underlying factor(s) contributing to unresolved issues within their personal & professional lives. My goal is to...
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Moberly, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

I have worked with all ages of clientele in a variety of settings: outpatient, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization and residential treatment. I consider myself a Jill of all trades as my passion is to help people find solutions to their unique...
Diana Johnson
LPC-Supervisor 1, L.P.C, LCPC, MS
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Liberty, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri, Kansas

Gladys Smith
LPC-Supervisor 1
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Dr Smith is a Licensed Trauma Therapist and yoga teacher. She served 27 years in the United Stars Navy as a medical provider. She combines therapy, mindfulness and somatic work in working with trauma and mood disorders. She has obtained a Doctorate...
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Washington , Missouri

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Missouri

After a 23-year sales and marketing career, I made a major mid-life change because my career was no longer life-fulfilling. I am now trained as a licensed professional counselor and assist individuals, couples or families with issues including:...
Rachel Bichara
PLPC (MO), LPC (KS)
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri, Kansas

Let's be honest... talking about your mental health with a stranger is not easy! Yet; I'm here to provide a space for just that. Getting started in therapy may seem unnatural in some ways, but I believe that the benefits are so great that everyone...
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Springfield, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

After teaching for 15 years, I felt a calling to work more one on one with individuals desiring to feel more fulfilled with their lives. My training has taught me that many of the issues we feel are getting way of our happiness are skills that theor...
Valerie Akerson
LCSW, MSW
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Richmond Heights, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Valerie Akerson, MSW, LCSW has spent her social work career in a hospital setting. For the past ten years, her focus has been on maternal mental health; specifically working with women with high risk pregnancies due to a congenital anomaly...
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St. Louis, Missouri

Seeking counseling can be difficult, especially when it is for your child or someone else you love. When children are struggling with emotional difficulties it can be hard to watch and even more difficult to know how to help. Whether it is anxiety,...
Frankie Salisbury
LPC, LCPC, MA
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O'Fallon, Illinois

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Illinois, Missouri

I tailor my counseling approach based on your needs, strengths, and personality. I will always try to explain the therapeutic process so you and I both have a solid understanding of the work we’re doing together. The process of therapy need not...
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Moberly, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri who has who has provided services to adults across multiple settings. I have “front line” experience with direct support as a community support specialist in outpatient and residential settings,...
Tammy Neil
LPC, Ph.D.
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Cave Springs, Arkansas

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Arkansas, Missouri

For nearly two decades, I have been compassionately helping people through all walks of life. My extensive experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor has offered relief, peace, and healing for many dealing with everything from anxiety and...
Erika Russina
LPC 172, MA
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Ballwin, Missouri

Teletherapy for Clients In:

Missouri

Erika Russina is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Counselor with a degree in Clinical Psychology. She strives to create a warm, non-judgmental environment in which clients feel understood and comfortable exploring issues, while...

An Overview of Mental Health in O’Fallon, Missouri

The government cares about the residents of O’Fallon, Missouri, and the leaders and citizens of the city take great responsibility for their environment and living conditions. The city website discusses environmental services, outlines project plans and updates, and provides a place for citizen requests and questions.

Mental health seems to be a topic that the people of O’Fallon, Missouri do not believe affects their wonderful community. With over 85,000 people and a poverty rate of only 4.6 percent, the city boasts a poverty level that is almost 10 percent less than the national rate. Additionally, O’Fallon has an extremely low crime index and is one of the top 100 cities with the least robberies, burglaries, arsons, and auto thefts. The low unemployment rate along with the low poverty and crime contribute to making this a city with one of the greatest population increases.

With all of these positive aspects of the city, it is no wonder that it is so difficult to see the mental health struggles of the citizens; however, the people have various psychological concerns, mainly surrounding substance abuse, suicide, and youth mental illness. Though resources are available, barriers prevent people from seeking and finding treatment.

Substance Abuse

Drug use disorders and alcohol use disorders cost Missouri over eight billion dollars annually. The state struggles with two main substances:

  • Opioids and synthetic drugs
  • Alcohol

Opioid drugs are painkillers that are either made from the poppy plant or synthesized in a laboratory. At higher doses, they slow your breathing and heart rate, and they quickly become addictive because of the relief and pleasure that the person feels. In 2012, Missouri prescribed or refilled opioids for 95 out of 100 people. Fortunately, that rate has trended down to 80 out of 100 residents, yet the drug is still a concern for the citizens.

Excessive amounts of alcohol are detrimental to a person’s health, affecting various parts of the body: the brain, heart, liver, and pancreas. In Missouri, a much larger percentage of men than women participated in heavy drinking or binge drinking in the past 30 days, according to the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The high percentage of men participating in heavy or binge drinking pushed the Missouri rate above the national median for the activities.

Suicide

From 2009 to 20015 a higher rate of Missourian adults age 18 or older reported a major depressive episode in the last year than Americans. Such an episode involves a variety of symptoms that might include fatigue, feelings of guilt, lack of interest or pleasure, significant weight change, or suicidal ideations.

About four percent of adults reported serious thoughts of suicide, which is similar to the United States rate. People of all genders, ages, and ethnicities could be at risk for suicide, and it is one of the leading causes of death in America. Major risk factors include increased use of drugs and alcohol, feelings of worthlessness, and changed eating or sleeping habits. These symptoms correlate with drug abuse in Missouri, as well as the instances of depression in the state.

Youth

Adolescents are not free from the harm of mental health disorders and concerns. From sixth to twelfth grade, the rate of students reporting having ever used alcohol trends from 11 percent to more than 55 percent. Over nine percent of adolescents age 12 to 17 reported alcohol use in the past month, and almost five percent reported binge drinking. About 11 percent of Missouri teens age 12 to 17 reported a major depressive episode in the past year.

Resources and Barriers

O’Fallon, Missouri has treatment centers and therapists eager to help those who are struggling with mental illness:

  • Alternative Behavioral Care: This center provides services for any age, and the counselors offer a variety of therapies including individual, family, and group.
  • Family Life Counseling and Psychological Service: This resource provides a multitude of therapists to help with various difficulties.

Of adults with a mental illness in Missouri, only 45 percent are receiving treatment. The rate drops drastically for illicit drug users receiving treatment at just over 16 percent. Even worse, only five percent of alcohol abusers are receiving the help that they need. Barriers include stigma, finances, and low perceived need.