Byron earned his master’s in Social Work from Saint Louis University. He holds a second graduate degree from Lindenwood University, and has advance training in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Wraparound Process and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He provides therapy to adults, families and children with a wide range of challenges, including trauma, depression and/or anxiety, child abuse, crisis intervention and grief/loss. Byron has an abundance of experience with child welfare/foster care system (working with at-risk populations, both public and private sectors), hospitals and schools. In his clinical practice, he is a proponent of Bowen Family Systems Theory. He has a special interest in working with children and families, assessments, C-BITS, cultural diversity and strength-based treatment.

Candice earned her bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff and her master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University. She became certified as a rehabilitation counselor and later earned her license as a professional counselor. In addition, she has received specialized training to provide an intense therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to individuals who have concerns with regulating and understanding their emotions. Candice provides therapy for children ages 7 and older and for adults and families with mental and emotional issues, adjustment and readjustment concerns, grief, dual diagnoses, divorce issues, and other life challenges. Her other areas of clinical education include mindfulness practices and treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Ashlie Reece, M.A., LPC earned her master’s in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to joining Saint Louis Counseling, Ashlie served as a behavioral health therapist within the school and health-center settings providing therapy and gaining extensive knowledge working with children, adolescents, and adults encountering anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and trauma-related behavioral concerns within the St. Louis region. Ashlie has received specialized training and is passionate about working with individuals of all social-economic backgrounds. She has background training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and is also a Youth Mental Health First Aid trainer.

Debra Robinson, MS, LPC earned her master’s in Clinical Child Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She has 15 years’ experience working in counseling and social services. Debra has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Debra’s clinical experience has included working with individuals, families, and groups. Having worked with many people in various circumstances, she brings much experience and compassion to her work. She is especially fond of working with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression and anger issues. She is committed to helping her clients gain an awareness so that clients can change and heal.

Raechel earned a master’s degree in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Much of her experience comes from working with individuals with a history of anxiety, depression, stress, grief and or trauma. Her emphasis in working with individuals is to serve as a guide to explore alternate ways of coping, solve interpersonal or personal conflicts, manage changes in mood, discover meaning to unanswered questions and or to find underlying significance. She has background training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Supportive Therapy and specialized training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

Beth earned her master’s in Counseling at Webster University. She has experience in hospital intensive outpatient treatment working with adolescents and families in crisis, crisis pregnancy, as well as with children, adolescents, and adults suffering with depression, anxiety,  grief, and trauma. She has completed training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She is passionate about person-centered therapy, encountering people as they are and instilling hope and positive change for those who walk in her office.