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Kirstie Williams, LCSW
Independent Contractor Kirstie Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the state of Missouri. She earned her master’s degree in social work from Union University. Kirstie works with children and women of all ages. Kirstie particularly specializes in her work with postpartum mothers, life transition and premarital counseling. Her primary psychotherapy modality is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Kirstie is deeply committed to creating a warm and welcoming space for her clients, where they feel truly seen and valued. Guided by her Christian worldview, she believes in the power of compassion and biblical truths. With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, she focuses on understanding each person’s unique story…
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Jessica Bryant, MA, LPC
*currently not accepting new clients* Independent Contractor Jessica Bryant earned her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Christian Counseling through Liberty University. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University, as well. She completed her counseling internship serving at Karis House Counseling in Saint Louis, Missouri. Jessica also has 10 years’ experience as an Associate Pastor and in other areas of ministry, including music, children’s ministry and some missions experience. Jessica enjoys counseling women, men, and youth from all walks of life. Her heart is to help each client understand themselves, their environment and those they relate with, from a healthy perspective. Jessica takes…
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Autism Spectrum (Asperger’s Syndrome, etc.)
Children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum can face difficulty in relationships and day-to-day life. For their caretaker(s), knowing how to relate to a child on the Autism Spectrum can feel confusing when it seems that he or she does not reciprocate emotion, joy, or interest. Adults oftentimes experience frustration, confusion, isolation and guilt. The children may have emotional and behavioral issues such as few peer relationships, rigidity in interests or daily activity, preoccupation with details, or even temper outbursts. Agape therapists are trained in helping children on the Autism Spectrum learn how to relate to others and cope with inflexibility, as well as sensory issues and anxiety triggers. The…
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How to Help Your Grieving Children, Teens, and Families
By Lisa Mottola Ernst, MSW, LCSW In working with grieving children, teens and families, I get many questions concerning children and their ability to grieve. Before answering these questions, it is important to note that children grieve differently than adults. For them, the loss of a parent, sister, brother, grandparent, friend or classmate brings both sadness and confusion. Given a child’s ability to love deeply, that child in turn grieves deeply as well. These grieving children need special care. Developmentally, it is important for children and teens to attend social functions and receive that peer support after a loved one has died. Many of these emotions are often displayed initially as…
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