Offering Christian Counseling for Women in St. Louis
I’m excited to introduce you to a new mode of therapy that I’ve recently been trained in and that I’ve added to my therapy practice: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT. Why ACT? I was working with a client, who I’ll call Joe. Joe is 18, a senior in high school, and came to see …
Visit a yoga class, take any course on psychology or counseling, or crack open any “self-help” book these days, and you’ll be introduced to and/or encouraged to practice “mindfulness.” You may even be given a list of benefits for engaging in this practice, such as stress reduction, becoming more attuned to your body, and improving …
I’ve been thinking a lot about anxiety lately, and how it often feels all encompassing, like a big, dark Box with no doors or windows from which to escape. You might be able to hear and sense the outside world from inside the Box, enough to know there is something better out there, but you …
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We are thrilled to announce that, as of November 1, 2016, we will be practicing in a brand NEW office space! As of November 1, 2016, Abundant Life Counseling St. Louis LLC will no longer be practicing at 10880 Baur Blvd. Instead, our new address will be University Tower, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., Suite 555, …
What exactly is Play Therapy? I get this question a lot. And I get it. To some people, it may not sound like a real thing. But it is. And it’s valuable and effective! I am a member of the Association for Play Therapy, a national network of certified play therapists, and they have an …
I view the counseling process as forming a unique, dynamic, and collaborative relationship with you, the client, in attempt to help you reach your therapeutic goal(s) and address the concern(s) that brought you to the counseling office in the first place. Often, these concerns are much more complex than what you and/or I are aware …
Abundant Life Counseling St. Louis LLC is dedicated to helping individual women in the St. Louis area flourish in the midst of life’s perplexing struggles and challenges. I (Julie Williamson, LPC, NCC, RPT) seek to increase hope, embody empathy, and encourage authenticity by joining with you to collaboratively assist you in achieving your therapeutic goals. …
Anxiety Do you feel worried more days than not? Do you feel restless, irritable, and unable to relax? Are you ready to rid yourself of the weight that drags you down? Maybe nothing significant has happened that has caused you to feel anxious, you just feel that something is “off.” You’re tired of feeling this …
First of all, welcome! Seeking to live life abundantly is a challenging endeavor, so congratulations on having the courage to initiate the journey! It may be a challenge, but one that is worthwhile and fruitful! My goal is to work with you in order to create an environment of safety and comfort in which you …