Counselors Associates Ltd

05/21/2026

📣Grief can show up in a variety of ways, often unexpectedly. We're here to help clients navigate grief while rebuilding and reimagining their lives from losing a loved one to other life changes.

➡Scroll right to meet our therapists accepting new clients for grief & loss including:

✔Life transitions
✔Chronic Illness
✔infertility/Pregnancy Loss
✔Relationship Changes
✔Moving/Relocation
✔Spiritual beliefs/changes

💙We're here to help.

Contact us and we'll help you get started:
📲Call 618-972-1568 & 314.282.2500
📩Email info@counselorsassociates.com to request a phone call or email reply.
📍Accepting New Clients in IL & MO (In-Person or Online)
💲We accept Private Pay & most PPO Plans for BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Optum/UHC/UMR, and Tricare Select. (Not sure? We'll walk you through it.)
🏳️‍🌈Everyone is Welcome Here
♾️Neurodiversity Affirming & Sensory friendly spaces.

05/20/2026

❓What if I start therapy and.....
✔ I'm nervous or don't know what to say?
✔ I don't like my therapist or feel judged?
✔ I'm angry or start crying?
✔ Talking hurts?

💙We've got you!

❔What if you start therapy and.....
✅We help guide you and ask questions to make getting started easier?
✅Therapists are trained to be non-judgmental, but you're always welcome to switch to another therapist if you don't click.
✅Being anxious, angry, sad, frustrated, and/or crying can be a normal part of the process. You're not supposed to be perfect at something you're new at.
✅Sometimes talking about difficult things CAN hurt, but we're here to help work through the hurt together and learn tools to get through stressful situations.
✅You inspire the people in your life to be brave enough to heal, since you showed them it's possible?

📣It's OK to be nervous. Contact us and we'll help you get started:
📲Call 618-972-1568 & 314.282.2500
📩Email info@counselorsassociates.com to request a phone call or email reply.
📍Accepting New Clients in IL & MO (In-Person or Online)
💲We accept Private Pay & most PPO Plans for BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Optum/UHC/UMR, and Tricare Select. (Not sure? We'll walk you through it.)
🏳️‍🌈Everyone is Welcome Here
♾️Neurodiversity Affirming & Sensory friendly spaces.

05/19/2026

✨Meet our Troy South Team:
Standing-Katelyn, Jaime, Carolyn, Ashlynn
Seated- Ally, Melissa

▶Katelyn Sample, MA, LPC is a dedicated counselor who provides compassionate care to individuals. She specializes in helping children, teenagers, college students, and adults navigate challenges related to anxiety, panic, depression, grief, and life adjustments.

▶Jaime Becker, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC, PMHS. Dual certified as Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, as well as Pediatric Mental Health Specialist Certification.

▶Carolyn Garrett, MA, LPC-MO is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in the mental health field. She is currently working on becoming a Registered Play Therapist and has experience working with parents & youth of all ages.

▶Ashlynn Pinney (She/her), MS, LCPC, LPC-MO, NCC, CCTP, believes in creating a positive therapeutic relationship with each of her clients that helps them work toward their individual goals and supports growth and progress along the way. She works with kids, teens, & adults, is trained in EMDR, and is currently working on becoming a Registered Play Therapist.

▶Allyson Reckert (She/her), Office Manager, is the initial point of contact for the Troy South office. She facilitates appointment scheduling and works collaboratively with the front office team and therapists to provide the best possible customer service to our patients.

▶Melissa Kettler, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adolescents, adults, and families to support emotional growth, resilience, and meaningful change.

▶Learn more about our Troy South Team:
🔗https://counselorsassociates.com/counselors/?_location=troy-south

✨Contact us:
📲Call 618-972-1568 & 314.282.2500
📩Email info@counselorsassociates.com to request a phone call or email reply.
📍Accepting New Clients in IL & MO (In-Person or Online)
💲We accept Private Pay & most PPO Plans for BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Optum/UHC/UMR, and Tricare Select. (Not sure? We'll walk you through getting started.)
🏳️‍🌈Everyone is Welcome Here
♾️Neurodiversity Affirming & Sensory friendly spaces.

05/18/2026

📣TJ, Missa, Joe, and Macie had a blast Saturday advocating for mental health and connecting with the community Walks. 💚⛈🔆🎨🎶🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏾‍♀️🐾

✅Listened to stories and experiences.
✅Answered questions and shared information on services and resources.
✅Connected with other wellness professionals.

🐾Macie brightened everyone's day.

✨Thinking about trying therapy? Summer is a great time to start!
🔜Therapist Joe Sherratt, MA, PLPC (A.K.A Macie's dad) is accepting new clients. Joe specializes in supporting other wellness professionals, as well as young adults & adults experiencing:
☑ Anxiety & Depression
☑ Relationship Concerns
☑ Grief & Loss
☑ Spiritual Abuse & Trauma

Learn more about Joe & our Creve Coeur Team here:
🔗https://counselorsassociates.com/counselors/?_location=creve-coeur

✨Contact us:
📲Call 618-972-1568 & 314.282.2500
📩Email info@counselorsassociates.com to request a phone call or email reply.
📍Accepting New Clients in IL & MO (In-Person or Online)
💲We accept Private Pay & most PPO Plans for BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Optum/UHC/UMR, and Tricare Select. (Not sure? We'll walk you through getting started.)
🏳️‍🌈Everyone is Welcome Here
♾️Neurodiversity Affirming & Sensory friendly spaces.
Attend in person at our Creve Coeur office, or virtually anywhere in IL & MO
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05/15/2026

💚Join us at the NAMI St. Louis Walk at Creve Coeur Park tomorrow!

Tomorrow’s the day! 💙👟 NAMIWalks St. Louis 2026 is finally here—and we can’t wait to see you!

✨ Already registered online? You’re all set—skip the line and head right in!
📝 Missed the online deadline? No worries—register at the pavilion on Walk Day.
👨‍👩‍👧 Bringing kids? Be sure they’re registered (online or on-site)!
🚗 Please carpool if you can—there’s no parking at the Row House, and the nearby grass lot is limited and at your own risk.

⏰ Schedule:
8:00 AM – Live band + exhibits kick off 🎶
8:30 AM – Registration opens
9:00 AM – Opening ceremony
9:30 AM – We walk! 👟
🎉 Stick around for face painting, a balloon artist, and our pet tent all morning!

Let’s show up, show out, and walk for mental health—see you TOMORROW! 💚

05/14/2026

😟Feeling stressed about social situations, but don't know where to start? You are not alone. Therapy can help reduce loneliness and social anxiety.

❓Would you like to:
✅Have easier conversations with co-workers & classmates?
✅Learn how to make new friends & try new things?
✅Deal with a challenging family member or boss?
✅Ask for what you want and need without guilt?
✅Get back to doing things you used to like?
✅Navigate dating?

💙We're here to help kids, teens, and adults build habits that make it easier to reconnect socially.

How to get started:
🕞 Call or email to connect with our front office managers Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:00 & Friday 8:30-2:30. They'll make selecting a therapist and scheduling easier. Our billing team will check insurance coverage for you.

✨Contact us:
📲Call 618-972-1568 & 314.282.2500
📩Email info@counselorsassociates.com to request a phone call or email reply.
📍Accepting New Clients in IL & MO (In-Person or Online)
💲We accept Private Pay & most PPO Plans for BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Optum/UHC/UMR, and Tricare Select. (Not sure? We'll walk you through getting started.)
🏳️‍🌈Everyone is Welcome Here
♾️Neurodiversity Affirming & Sensory friendly spaces.

05/13/2026

💔I'm grieving but don't know what to do!
✔ Therapy can help navigate the stages of grief while providing helpful tools to make day-to-day life a little easier.

❓What should I expect if I try therapy? Who would I even talk to?
✔ Our kind and compassionate staff make scheduling easy.
✔ Our therapists tailor treatment to your individual situation, with support options for children, teens, adults, couples, & families.
✔ Request additional specialties such as anxiety, parenting, relationships, trauma, and more.

💙Working with a therapist provides a safe, non-judgmental space to feel and talk about all of your feelings without the expectation of "being strong" or "putting on a brave face" for others. It's OK not to be OK.

📲 Scroll to the end to meet our grief therapists accepting new clients.

✨Contact Us:
☎ 618.972.1568 & 314.282.2500
📍Accepting New Clients in IL & MO
💻Virtual & In-Person Appointments Available.
🏳️‍🌈Everyone is Welcome Here
♾️ Neurodiversity Affirming & Sensory Friendly Spaces
💲Private Pay & most PPO insurance plans for BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, UMR, Optum, and Tricare Select accepted. We'll check your insurance coverage for you.
📨info@counselorsassociates.com

*Edit: Melissa Kettler, LPC-IL

05/12/2026

📣Crying doesn't mean that we are over-sensitive or have failed to be strong. It's a natural outlet to help us reset and relax.

❓Did you know that crying releases the same endorphins as exercise?

🤣Have you ever laughed so hard you've cried OR cried "happy tears" and felt better after?

Crying can also:
✅Flush out stress hormones and help regulate our nervous system.
✅Kill Bacteria- tears contain lysozyme, an enzyme with antibacterial properties.

➡Letting ourselves cry and feel our feelings vs resisting is an important part of overall wellness.

✨Thinking of starting therapy?

Contact Us:
☎ 618.972.1568 & 314.282.2500
📍Accepting New Clients in IL & MO
💻Virtual & In-Person Appointments Available.
🏳️‍🌈Everyone is Welcome Here
♾️ Neurodiversity Affirming & Sensory Friendly Spaces
💲Private Pay & most PPO insurance plans for BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, UMR, Optum, and Tricare Select accepted. We'll check your insurance coverage for you.
📨info@counselorsassociates.com

05/11/2026

💙Meet some of our therapists specializing in Maternal Mental Health.

▶ New moms experience many changes to their bodies, minds, and lifestyles but are often unprepared for some of the postpartum mental health challenges:

✅Postpartum Anxiety & Depression
✅Postpartum Rage
✅Postpartum OCD
✅Post Partum Psychosis
✅Birth & Medical Trauma
✅IFV & Pregnancy Loss
✅Psychiatric Medication Management. (IL residents.)
✅Parenting and Relationship Support.

📣May is Maternal Mental Health Month. Let's encourage mothers to accept support and show them that they're not alone.

Contact us:
📲618.972.1568 & 314.282.2500
📍Accepting New Clients in IL & MO
💻Virtual and in-person appointments available
🌈Everyone is welcome here
♾️Neurodiversity friendly spaces & affirming therapists.
❓info@counselorsassociates.com

05/10/2026

❤️Sending love on Mother's Day.

🔜Stay tuned for Maternal Mental Health posts this week that shine a light on different challenges mothers face and the therapists specializing in:

✔ IVF & Fertility Support
✔ Pregnancy Loss Support
✔ Perinatal Support
✔ Post Partum Support
✔ Relationship, Intimacy, & Sexual Health Support
✔ Medical & Birth Trauma
✔ Parenting Support
✔ Stress Management
✔ Life changes, body changes, & more.

💕We're here to help

Contact us:
📲618.972.1568 & 314.282.2500
📍Accepting New Clients in IL & MO
💻Virtual and in-person appointments available
🌈Everyone is welcome here
♾️Neurodiversity friendly spaces & affirming therapists.
❓info@counselorsassociates.com

05/09/2026

📣Had a blast today talking about mental health at Ag Safety Day with Highland FFA 6th graders.

Therapist Melissa Kettler, LPC lead the groups’
discussion and activities including:

✅ Recognizing & Managing Stress
✅ Learning Coping Skills
✅ How to ask for help
✅ Helping friends ask for help

✨Keep Growing, Keep Going!

💚We love connecting with the community! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Please reach out if you’d like us to stop by or attend an event.

✨Thinking about additional support for your child or teen over the summer? We are accepting new clients for:
✅ Help with friendships
✅ Making healthy decisions
✅ Anxiety and Depression
✅ Impact of divorce
✅ Preparing for transition to Jr. High, High School, & College.

Contact us:
☎️618.972.1568
📧 info@counselorsassociates.com