Things to Know
- 1 in 5 Americans have a mental health condition
- Rates of youth with severe depression increased from 5.9% in 2012 to 8.2% in 2015. Even with severe depression, 76% of youth are left with no or insufficient treatment
- Despite progress made over the years, racism continues to have an impact on the mental health of Black/African Americans. Negative stereotypes and attitudes of rejection have decreased, but continue to occur with measurable, adverse consequences. Historical and contemporary instances of negative treatment have led to a mistrust of authorities, many of whom are not seen as having the best interests of Black/African Americans in mind.
About Me
What Does Trauma-Informed Mean?
What Does Trauma-Informed Mean?
I am a trauma-informed therapist that has experience working with a diverse population that includes, children, adults, couples and families. I work to create a client-centered therapeutic environment that is free from judgement. Let me meet you where you are, so that together, we can travel where you want to be.
What Does Trauma-Informed Mean?
What Does Trauma-Informed Mean?
What Does Trauma-Informed Mean?
A clinician who is trauma-informed, is one that realizes the widespread impact of trauma and recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, and others involved in the system. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotio
A clinician who is trauma-informed, is one that realizes the widespread impact of trauma and recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, and others involved in the system. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. Let me help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
About Us
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Scheduling Assistant
Scheduling Assistant
Scheduling Assistant
Say hello to Arion, our Scheduling Assistant. Arion holds a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management. Arion has been in the business of serving others her entire career. She worked as a Nursing Assistant throughout college to gain experience with patients at the bedside and
Say hello to Arion, our Scheduling Assistant. Arion holds a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management. Arion has been in the business of serving others her entire career. She worked as a Nursing Assistant throughout college to gain experience with patients at the bedside and has worked as an Office Coordinator and Executive Assistant at some of the nation's top hospitals and non-profit organizations to gain knowledge of the business side of healthcare operations.
Arion is now dedicated to improving the lives of business owners by using her expertise to improve processes and efficiency through identifying their goals and providing the support that is needed to accomplish them. So, if you receive a call back or an email response, know that it is from an expert with a passion to serve.
Group Co-facilitator
Scheduling Assistant
Scheduling Assistant
Michelle Worthy-Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Therapist and has a long history of working with individuals found in hospital and community settings. She has excelled in connecting families with essential services and providing education along the way. Michelle is also an adjunct professor at St. Louis Communi
Michelle Worthy-Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Therapist and has a long history of working with individuals found in hospital and community settings. She has excelled in connecting families with essential services and providing education along the way. Michelle is also an adjunct professor at St. Louis Community College where she prepares students for a career in Counseling/Social Work.
Michelle has a strong faith and a love for people. Converging these paths led her to become a champion for promoting personal growth. She passionately encourages others to be the best versions of themselves while embracing the notion that one can start over and begin anew. It was with this desire to help people discover Life Afterdisappointments and setbacks her series of workshops were created.
Standing Empowered Liberated Free (SELF) is designed to empower individuals through a journey of self-discovery. Each workshop is designed to create a safe place for participants to identify past failures and hurts that have caused them to become emotionally stagnant and begin the healing process that will promote movement forward and growth.
Group Co-facilitator
Scheduling Assistant
Group Co-facilitator
Melissa Dierker (she/her) is the creator and owner of Complete Harmony. As a mom of three, wife, social worker, singer and creative, Melissa saw a need to bring trauma-informed yoga to kids and youth and provides a trauma-sensitive studio space to serve them. After working for the state of Missouri, and at a not for profit with kids who h
Melissa Dierker (she/her) is the creator and owner of Complete Harmony. As a mom of three, wife, social worker, singer and creative, Melissa saw a need to bring trauma-informed yoga to kids and youth and provides a trauma-sensitive studio space to serve them. After working for the state of Missouri, and at a not for profit with kids who have experienced trauma for over 10 years, Melissa realized how trauma-sensitive yoga and mindfulness could help so many people and provide strong supports for families.
Melissa strives to see individuals reach complete harmony with their mind, body, and spirit while processing and learning new strategies in an ever-changing world. She strives to create a safe environment, free of judgment, providing yoga with an empathetic, creative, and flexible approach.
Teaching mindfulness and body awareness to all kids and teens is so important in nurturing positive body image/awareness, regulating stress and anxiety, encouraging self-confidence, and more. “I understand that it takes a village to support and raise a child. I would love to be part of that village.”