• Stephen Gerst Agape Christian Counseling Services St Louis MO

    Stephen Gerst, PLPC

    Supervised by Darrell Provinse, LPC, License #2004003789 Independent Contractor Stephen earned his Master of Arts in Counseling from Lindenwood University and serves clients as a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC). He is passionate about creating a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel heard, valued, and supported. Stephen believes…

  • Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling - Agape Christian Counseling Services St Louis MO

    Addiction & Substance Abuse Counseling

    Substance abuse /addiction are typically an indicator of something deeper. Our counselors are trained to work with you to determine what the underlying causes are and will work toward a holistic treatment plan with you. Substance abuse / addiction may include over-use of the following substances: alcohol, amphetamines, caffeine, cannabis,…

  • Anxiety Counseling - Agape Christian Counseling Services St Louis MO

    Anxiety Counseling

    Anxiety can be triggered by major life stressors or by subtle experiences. It can be unpleasant, scary, and impairing to live with anxiety. Often, before we cognitively understand our anxiety, our body feels it with aches and pains. Anxiety disorders may include (but not limited to) Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety…

  • I know but I Feel - The dichotomy of Mind caused by Trauma (wide title)

    I Know____, but I Feel_____.

    The Dichotomy of Mind Caused by Trauma By Kristy Cobillas, MEd, LPC Feelings can be tricky. Feelings can reflect perceived reality, but they certainly do not dictate what reality is. Sometimes the two do not line up! Why does this happen? What is this dichotomy of mind that takes place…