Children's Counseling
Children’s Counseling
Finding Solutions
Children experience challenges that often disrupt their sense of self as well as their daily life at home, in school or in peer relationships. Our counseling program, called Multi-modal Emotion-focused Treatment (MET), uses different therapeutic components (assessment, individual, group or family therapy, as well as school consultation and/or medical consultation) to develop a treatment plan that is individualized and focused on the strengths of the child and family.
Our counselors are licensed, professionally trained and have many years of experience working with children and teens. They work to create a safe, positive therapeutic environment which encourages the child to share their concerns and discuss issues that are impacting their lives in a negative way.
Issues addressed can include:
• Adjustment Problems
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Problems
• Bullying
• Divorce/Separation
• Family/Sibling Relationship
• Grief
• Loss
• Trauma
Who is eligible?
Children under the age of 19 are served through our Children’s Counseling program. We welcome referrals from parents, teachers, school counselors, physicians, social workers and others involve with children who need assistance. For help, contact LFCS at 314-787-5100 or 866-326-5327 and ask for counseling intake.
What is the cost?
Based on residency of the child, the services may be free or at a greatly reduced cost. Children living in St. Louis, St. Charles and Franklin Counties can receive counseling through the subsidy of the St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund, the Community and Children’s Resource Board of St. Charles or the Franklin County Children and Families Community Resource Board. Some insurances and co-payments are accepted. Please talk with the intake counselor to learn more about any fees related to this service.
Counseling Services for Children affected by Adoption, Foster Care, or an Out of Home Placement
LFCS offers counseling to children who have entered their home through adoption, foster care, or who have been in and out of home placement. This program celebrates strengths and understands the unique challenges that adoptive & foster families face. Mental health counseling for children and their families is provided by a licensed professional, specially trained in therapy (including play therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Children and families can be seen on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. For families who reside in St. Louis County, there is no cost to families for these services.