About Other Alternatives Counseling
Our Mission
To help individuals, children, teenagers, parents, and families discover other alternatives to unhealthy behaviors. Values: Honesty, Empowerment, and Respect
Other Alternatives Counseling specialize in working with Women, Children, and Families. In addition, Other Alternatives do provide counseling to Men, LGBT Community, and Couples.
Evening and Weekend appointments only. (Sunday appointments by request) Special Career and Education Counseling for ages 18 and up.
Our Approach
Our team of experienced counselors uses a variety of evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices, to help our clients overcome negative thought patterns and behaviors. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health, addressing both the mind and body.
Our Team
Our team is made up of licensed therapists who specialize in a variety of areas, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. We are dedicated to providing personalized care to each of our clients, and are committed to ongoing training and education to stay up-to-date on the latest research and techniques.
Transform Your Life with Other Alternatives Counseling
Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC (she, her)
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Lindenwood University, Masters in Professional Counseling, Graduated 2013
- Licensed by State of Missouri / 2016025824
- License: State of Illinois-Department of Financial and Professional Regulation180.0124.15 / 2018
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Cancer
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Group Therapy
- Specialty Groups: Anxiety, Depression, and Relationship Improvement Groups
Client Focus
- Preteen, Teen, and Adults
- Individuals, Couples, and Family
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Mastercard, PayPal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- PAS EAP
- Sliding scale options also available
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH