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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
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 a holistic person-centered approach, being…
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Kathryn Prior, MA, LPC
Please note: Kat is currently full and not accepting new clients at this time. Independent Contractor Kat earned her masters degree in counseling at Missouri Baptist University and is a licensed professional counselor (LPC ) in the state of Missouri. Prior to Agape she worked at a residential eating disorder treatment center for many years. She has training in multiple therapy modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing (SE). She also works within the framework that our past matters because it affects who we are today and the lens through which we see the…
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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…