About Foundations Counseling

Counseling can be a vital tool for individuals and families struggling with the difficulties of adolescence. To respond to crisis, to resolve conflicts, the therapist must maintain a healthy, trusting partnership with the client. The best therapists help build bridges and sustain connections between teens and families.

Since 1995 I have counseled adolescents and families in facilities as varied as inpatient hospital units, residential settings, and an alternative middle / high school for struggling teenagers. I understand that, for therapy to be most effective, clients and families must feel that they are in a safe, confidential and caring environment.

Much of my experience is in addressing Autism Spectrum Disorders, particularly Asperger’s Syndrome. I recognize the challenges of navigating ASD. I am dedicated to educating clients and families about a diagnosis, and to helping you and your family learn to lead healthy, successful, purposeful lives with autism and Asperger’s. In addition, I am well-equipped to help with issues related to anxiety, depression, school and social skills, bullying, conflict resolution, identity struggles, drugs and alcohol, and stressful home life. For a comprehensive list of the services I offer, please click on the Services link, above.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in St. Louis, Missouri, where I was born and raised. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Central Missouri University in 1996, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Lindenwood University in 2000. Through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), I am a Certified Instructor in using verbal techniques to avoid escalation and further crisis. I can help you and your family work together to get things back to where you want them and to achieve your goals for a healthier future.