About me
Unfortunately, life is not always sunshine, rainbows and lollipops. Sometimes, life can leave a sour taste upon our palates and it can be difficult to continue to eat from its tables. With major life changes, transitions, difficulties, and stresses, it can be hard to swallow at times. I can help guide you through your mental health journey, by empowering you on how to use those things life has thrown at you for the recipe of recapturing & restoring peace & joy to your life.
In 2013, I graduated from Lindenwood University with a Masters of Art (M.A.) in School and Professional Counseling. I graduated top of my class and was peer-nominated & winner of Student of the Year 2013. I have over 15 years’ experience as a Department of Mental Health-Division of Developmental Disabilities Case Manager I/II/III & Habilitation Specialist II. This has afforded me the opportunity to work closely in the community with adults, children, and their families who have been diagnosed with Autism, Downs Syndrome, among other intellectual challenges as well as with individuals diagnosed with intellectual AND mental illness disorders. I also have experience working with individuals (children & adults) who struggle with substance abuse, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My previous professional experiences afford me the unique position to function like a social worker, considering each aspect of a person’s life and how those parts interconnect and impact the person as a whole, but also providing an in-depth approach from a therapeutic approach as a counselor. I primarily work from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Brief Therapy approach, but I am extremely flexible in my approach as each person is unique in their personality as well as their needs.
In using cognitive behavioral therapy, I help people see life issues & stresses they face daily from a different perspective. My philosophy is “if you can change the way you think, you can change the way you feel, and if you change the way you feel, you can change your life by changing the way you respond to life challenges.” However I am also a realist, that life is sometimes tough and sour, and another philosophy I have and live by is "it is okay to not be okay, just don't get stuck there". I also use the Solution-Focused brief therapy, to quickly identify unhealthy cycles and/or systems, and assist with identifying reasonable solutions, unless otherwise indicated for a more in-depth approach such as trauma informed approaches. I am here to help guide you through learning skills, strategies, and gaining insight to assist you out of your "stuck" place of your journey in your story of life, and empower you with the tools needed to navigate through any of life’s tumultuous journey's successfully.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Antisocial Personality , Attachment Issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
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Licensing
MO LPC 2017043246
Reviews
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Vesta is wonderful.
She is easy to talk to . She listens to what you say . Seems to be quick at identifying what the issues are . All around good Therapist to me . I would strongly recommend .
I like her she is very understanding and helpful. She’s exactly what I’ve been trying to find in a therapist
Vesta is amazing!!!
She is amazing, her comparisons are easy to understand and are very helpful. She really tries to get to know you. Your goals, future plans, what you like and don't like.
Vesta is extremely easy to talk to and gives fantastic feedback. She is honest and has no issue cutting to the root of what I am trying to say. After sessions she continues the conversation and gives feedback & work to complete in between to help with regards to the subjects being covered. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help and am thankful that I found her.
She’s extremely patient and has relevant incite.