Florissant, MO Local Support & Community Resources

Claudia Dabney is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been providing compassionate therapy and support in private practice for over 15 years. She cultivates a relaxed and casual atmosphere in her office, ensuring that her clients feel at ease. Claudia believes that her clients are the experts on their own lives, empowering them to set and achieve personal goals while enhancing their coping skills, managing stress, nurturing positive relationships, and regulating mood and anxiety. Offering individual, couple, and family therapy, Claudia works with children over the age of 4, adolescents, and adults alike. She adeptly employs empirically based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychotherapy, as well as Brief Solution Focused Therapy, which can effectively assist clients in resolving specific issues. Claudia understands that growth and change are ongoing processes, and she is committed to helping her clients navigate their journeys toward healing and self-improvement, while providing evening and weekend appointments to accommodate their needs.

Dr. Margaret Gladden is a licensed clinical pastoral counselor and certified alcohol and drug counselor with over forty years of experience in marriage and family therapy. With a heartfelt passion for nurturing family relationships, she is dedicated to helping couples identify their strengths and develop new ones. Through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies, she guides them in overcoming obstacles, transforming stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Dr. Gladden's extensive experience spans more than two decades of assisting individuals and couples in discovering their identities, both individually and as partners. She recognizes the profound impact that substance abuse and addiction can have on family dynamics, and she specializes in supporting families affected by these issues. Her commitment is to facilitate recovery, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives without dependency on substances. Dr. Gladden’s focus encompasses coping strategies for family and social problems, as well as addressing inner conflicts that can hinder emotional well-being. She excels in assisting individuals to resolve interpersonal tensions, enhance their relationships, and break free from self-defeating patterns leading to unhappiness.

Michael Dibernardo is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who specializes in helping clients of all ages, from toddlers to elders, navigate their challenges and enhance their emotional well-being. His therapeutic practice is built on providing clients with the guidance and tools necessary to foster improved self-esteem, mood, and motivation, empowering them to actively participate in their daily lives and relationships. Michael is particularly skilled in working with children and adolescents, as well as families seeking effective strategies for change. His areas of expertise include addiction, behavioral issues, and chronic mental health concerns, such as mood disorders and persistent anxiety. Michael employs a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each individual, including Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Informed Therapy. He offers a person-centered and solution-focused framework, blending various modalities such as Play Therapy and Family Systems Therapy, to ensure each client's unique needs are addressed. Through thoughtful evaluation of coping mechanisms and the impact of community and relationships, Michael facilitates an environment where clients can process their past, solve problems, and cultivate positive change. His profound commitment is to empower clients to reshape their lives and build stronger connections within their worlds.