Bridgeton, MO Local Support & Community Resources

Manuel Bryant is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who understands the challenges individuals face in various areas of life, such as school, relationships, work, and family. With a rich background both professionally and personally, he offers a unique perspective that empowers his clients to navigate feelings of hopelessness and despair. Manuel has extensive experience working in the juvenile court system as a Deputy Juvenile Officer, serving in foster care homes as a Therapeutic Case Manager, managing milieu services in a residential facility, providing support in public schools as a Social Worker, and working within a hospital setting as a Behavioral Health Therapist. His goal is to help clients establish and pursue their objectives while fostering pathways to improve their mental health. Manuel is committed to creating a secure and safe environment where individuals can explore their strengths and work towards building a better version of themselves.

Taneshia Carey, MA, PLPC, is a dedicated counselor and doula who specializes in supporting adolescents aged 12-24 with challenges such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, stress, self-esteem issues, trauma, and more. She also provides compassionate perinatal and postpartum counseling for women and families. Taneshia excels in helping expectant mothers navigate pregnancy by identifying and treating perinatal mood disorders and postpartum depression. Her approach fosters support, reassurance, and education for new parents as they embark on the parenting journey. With both virtual and in-person counseling options available, Taneshia takes a holistic approach to therapy, aiming to align the mind, body, and soul for comprehensive wellness. She encourages individuals to reach out to explore how her expertise can meet their therapy needs.

Cecilia Carter, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree, understands that confronting life's challenges can often be a painful process that many prefer to avoid. However, she recognizes that evading these problems leads to exacerbated pain. Cecilia believes that learning to radically accept life as it unfolds is essential for managing and embracing the temporary distress stemming from disappointments. By helping clients develop resilience to distress, she enhances their quality of life. Through effective therapy, Cecilia aims to empower clients to find peace and strength during both celebratory and challenging times. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, mother-daughter relationships, and relationship conflict. With extensive training in EMDR, DBT, IFS, and TF-CBT therapies, Cecilia provides integrated treatment that caters to both immediate and long-term needs of her clients. She offers individual, couples, and group therapy, with weekly group sessions available. Cecilia is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and happiness, and she eagerly anticipates the opportunity to connect and facilitate growth together.