• Byron Loy LPC LCPC Marriage Counseling St Louis

    Byron D. Loy MA, LPC, LCPC, CRADC

    Independent Contractor Byron Loy is licensed counselor and certified alcohol and drug counselor in Missouri and Illinois. Graduating from Wheaton College in Illinois, he utilizes cognitive behavioral and family systems interventions to assist those he serves. With over 20 years of counseling experience, he appreciates the honor of serving others at some of the most difficult times of their life. His specialties include: Anxiety Grief and Loss Depression Addictions PTSD Individual and Group counseling Byron sustained a spinal cord injury his senior year of high school and has spoken publicly on the topics of grief and depression. His story of choosing an attitude of joy and of seeing ‘The Greater…

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    Mommy Holiday Stress

    Kathy, I feel guilty and confused. We have always alternated holidays, but it’s getting to the point that I’m starting to dread the packing of the presents, side dishes, and the kids’ toys and diapers.  I hate the mall. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to start our own family traditions, but I just know my mother-in-law would be furious to not have Christmas at her house. We have school programs, church events, and Secret Santa at work. My husband and I try very hard to teach our kids the true meaning of Christmas. It’s important for me to have the house look nice because I want the…

  • Perfectionism Vlog

    Advice from the Therapist Vlog: Perfectionism

    September 2014 Vlog, Advice from the Therapist: Perfectionism This month, Therapist Zachary Sander, MA, LPC, CADC speaks on perfectionism and how affects our mental health and well being. Be on the look out each month for new installments of ‘Advice from the Therapist’ each month pertaining to guidance, services, and more! Transcription: Hi this is Zachary Sander with Agape Christian Counseling Services with another installment of “Advice from the Therapist”. Before we start, we would like to give a special thanks to Harvester Christian Church for letting us use their St. Charles location and Audio Visual equipment to record this vlog. On today’s installment I will be talking about struggling…

  • The Coping Cat – Group Therapy for Kids!

    Kids Have Anxiety Too! Does your child have the skills to help them get through school and social situations? If your child is experiencing… • Headaches or stomachaches before school • Excessive shyness • Unreasonable fear of certain objects • Distress in social situations • Excessive worry about performance in school …they may need help coping with stress.