Building Stronger Minds, Calmer Nervous Systems, and Connected Families

Step By Step Counseling helps children, adolescents, and families build emotional strength and resilience through specialized therapy and supportive counseling services.  Our therapists in both Saint Louis and Saint Charles  specialize in helping clients build coping skills, confidence, and stronger relationships at home and school.

Our office supports families from:

• Saint Charles, Saint Peters, O’Fallon, Orchard farm, Wentzville, Lake Saint Louis
• Saint Louis, Olivette, Clayton, Brentwood, University City, Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Bridgeton

Families often contact us when they notice:

• anxiety or excessive worry
• emotional outbursts or struggling to manage big emotions
• behavior changes at school or work,
• social struggles with peers, difficulty making or keeping friends
• experienced trauma or loss
• seems withdrawn or sad
• Struggle with attention or impulsivity

Our therapists work with clients to build skills, strengthen relationships, and restore confidence.

• Specialized therapy for children and adolescents (EMDR, CPP, DBT, CPP, TFCBT)
• Specialized therapy for adults (EMDR, DBT, EFT)
• One of the few programs offering intensive outpatient care for young children ages 5-11yrs.
• Social skills (social navigation) groups and therapy groups for kids and teens
• Therapists trained in trauma-informed care and play therapy
• Insurance options available
• Medicaid options available
• Low cost (Interns) options available
• In-person and virtual therapy options

If you are unsure where to begin, our intake team can help you take the next step and answer your questions about services.

• learn about therapy options for children, teens, and families
• review insurance and payment options
• identify therapists who may be a good fit for your needs and schedule

Getting started is simple and designed to help you find the right fit for your child and family.

1. Call our office or submit an appointment request through our online form.
   This allows our intake team to learn a little about your child, including their age, the concerns you are noticing, and your scheduling needs.
2. Our front office reviews the information and identifies therapists who specialize in those concerns.
   We look at factors such as your child’s age, the challenges you described, and the areas of expertise among our clinicians.
3. We then share available appointment times with those therapists.
   You can review the options and choose the therapist and scheduled time that work best for your family.
4. Once a time is selected, your intake appointment is scheduled.
   This first session allows the therapist to get to know your child and begin developing a plan for support.

At Step By Step Counseling, we support children, teens, adults, and families through real-life challenges with care that is practical, personalized, and grounded in how the brain and nervous system work. Our team has helped thousands of clients build emotional regulation skills, strengthen relationships, and feel more confident in their daily lives. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or for your child, we meet each person where they are. We work with concerns such as anxiety, trauma, behavior challenges, life transitions, and everyday stress, helping clients move forward at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.

We offer services in St. Charles, Missouri (63303) and Olivette, Missouri (63132), along with virtual sessions available across the state of Missouri. Our goal is to make therapy accessible, supportive, and a good fit for you and your family.