Town And Country, MO Local Support & Community Resources

Deb Crawford is a compassionate licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their lives. She understands the confusion and shame that can arise when people feel lost or struggling to understand their past emotional hurts and traumas. With extensive training in multicultural and LGBTQ+ affirming counseling, along with a Kink-allied approach, Deb is committed to promoting acceptance and love for all aspects of one's identity. Her therapeutic methods often employ humor, metaphors, and a down-to-earth style, making her sessions both relatable and effective. For those dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma, Deb offers a genuine partnership in their journey toward healing and self-acceptance.

Ashley Freimanis is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in supporting individuals across all ages, including teens, adults, and elders. In today's fast-paced world, she understands how overwhelming competing responsibilities can be, making it difficult for individuals to feel in control of their lives. Ashley is passionate about helping clients uncover their unique strengths and abilities to build resilience and address challenging areas such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, OCD, and depression. She is committed to fostering a collaborative, nonjudgmental, and strengths-based therapeutic environment. Using a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Positive Psychology, Ashley empowers her clients on their journey to personal growth and well-being.

Dr. Michael Gottfried is a dedicated psychologist who specializes in working with adults, adolescents, and couples facing a diverse range of issues. His therapeutic approach focuses on enhancing clients' self-perception and fostering healthier relationships, effectively addressing challenges related to depression, anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. With particular expertise in counseling men and young adults, Dr. Gottfried is not only a practitioner but also an educator, having supervised and trained graduate students and taught psychology at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. His research contributions on masculinity have been recognized in academic publications. Beyond individual therapy, he plays an active role in community engagement through presentations, teaching, and conducting psychological assessments. Dr. Gottfried has served as Past-President of Psychotherapy Saint Louis and the St. Louis Psychological Association, demonstrating his commitment to the field of psychology and mental health.