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Why Teens in St. Louis Are Turning to Virtual Therapy for Anxiety Support
In recent years, more and more teenagers across Missouri—and especially in the St. Louis area—are experiencing the overwhelming effects of anxiety. Whether it’s due to



What to Expect During Your Child’s First Virtual Play Therapy Session
Starting therapy can be a big step for both children and parents, especially when it’s happening virtually. At Amy Brown Counseling, we understand that preparing



How Divorce Affects Children at Different Ages: What Parents Should Know
Divorce is never easy, and when children are involved, parents often face the added challenge of navigating how the separation will impact their child’s emotional



When Sadness Becomes Something More: Early Signs of Depression in Children and Teens
It’s normal for kids and teens to feel sad from time to time. But when that sadness begins to linger, grow deeper, or interfere with



How To Inform Children About Divorce or Breaking Up
When parents decide to separate or divorce, one of the most difficult moments is figuring out how to tell the children. The way this conversation



How to Stay Grounded in Your Parenting When Your Co-Parent Isn’t
Parenting is never easy, but co-parenting after separation or divorce can add layers of stress, especially when you feel like your co-parent is making things


Helping Anxious Kids Return to School After Summer, Breaks, or Illness
The transition back to school after summer vacation, a long holiday break, or an extended illness can be challenging for any child. But for children


Virtual Therapy Tips for Parents Struggling with Burnout
Parental burnout isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s the quiet exhaustion that creeps in after weeks or months of managing schedules, emotions, and responsibilities. If you’re


Building Emotional Resilience in Kids: Why Therapy Isn’t Just for Crisis
Why Building Emotional Resilience in Kids Matters When we think about therapy for children, it’s often during or after a crisis. Maybe a child has


How Online Therapy Helps Kids and Teens Cope with Divorce and Separation
Divorce Can Be Complicated Especially for Children and Teens Even when handled with care, divorce and separation are life-changing events for families. For children and


Practical Ways to Ease Anxiety in Your Child Through Virtual Counseling Techniques
Anxiety can affect children in ways that disrupt learning, social connections, and daily routines. Parents often feel unsure about how to respond when fear or


Coping with School Anxiety: How Telehealth Sessions Help Children and Teens
School anxiety is becoming increasingly common among children and adolescents. Academic pressure, social expectations, and transitions between learning environments can all contribute to rising stress


How Parents Can Support a Traumatized Child Using Telehealth Counseling
Children who experience trauma often face emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges that can deeply impact their lives. Parents play a vital role in helping their


Healing Childhood Trauma: Benefits of Virtual Play Therapy
Childhood trauma leaves deep emotional imprints that can shape a child’s development, behavior, and long-term well-being. Many children struggle to process painful experiences through words


Helping Adults Cope with the Loss of a Loved One: Virtual Therapy Tips
Grief can feel overwhelming and unpredictable at any age. But for many adults cope, the experience of losing a loved one often comes with added


Helping Teens Cope with the Loss of a Loved One: Virtual Therapy Tips
Grief in the Teen Years: A Quiet, Complex Journey Losing someone you love is hard at any age, but for teenagers, the grief process can


Helping Young Adults Cope with the Loss of a Loved One: Virtual Therapy Tips
Grief doesn’t follow a straight line, and for young adults, it can be particularly confusing and isolating. Whether they’re in college, entering the workforce, or


Helping Your Child Cope with the Loss of a Loved One: Virtual Therapy Tips
Grieving is hard for anyone, but when a child loses a loved one, the process can feel overwhelming and confusing. Their understanding of death varies


Signs of Teen Depression in Adolescents and How Virtual Therapy Can Help
Depression in adolescence is more common than many people realize. The teenage years are filled with physical, emotional, and social changes that can feel overwhelming.


Supporting Young Adults with Social Anxiety Through Therapy in Chesterfield, Missouri: Virtual and In-Person Options
For many young adults, the college years and early twenties are filled with exciting milestones, making new friends, choosing a career path, and learning how


Creating Calm: Daily Habits that Reduce Anxiety in Kids and Teens
Helping children and teens cope with anxiety is one of the most common reasons parents reach out to our practice at Amy Brown Counseling. Whether


Supporting Young Adults with Social Anxiety Through Virtual Therapy
Whether it starts in high school or shows up after the transition to college, social anxiety can make life feel overwhelming for many young adults.


Supporting Teens with Social Anxiety Through Virtual Therapy
If your middle schooler dreads class presentations or your high schooler avoids social events, even with friends they’ve known for years, they might be struggling


Supporting Children with Social Anxiety Through Virtual Therapy
If you’re the parent of a child who dreads birthday parties, freezes when called on at school, or clings to you in social settings, you


Counseling for Young Adults St. Louis: How Virtual Therapy Can Help You Through Life’s Big Transitions
Being a young adult is a time of incredible growth but also a time that can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and isolating. Whether you’re finishing school,


Online Teen Trauma Therapy: A Supportive Path to Healing
Teenagers today carry more than their share of stress, and many have experienced trauma in various forms. If you’re searching for online teen trauma therapy,


Online Therapy in Missouri: Support for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to balance everyday life, emotional stress, and the logistics of appointments. That’s why online therapy


Common Misconceptions About Virtual Play Therapy: What Parents Should Know
As a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor who has worked with children and families for over two decades, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful play therapy can


Anxiety in Children, Adolescents, and Teens
As children move through each of these developmental stages of their lives, anxiety commonly show up for many children and adolescents. For some children, anxiety


Signs of Perfectionism in Children and Teens that Help Your Child Perfectionist
Help! My Child/Teen is Struggling with Perfectionism Over the last twenty years, I have worked with hundreds of children and their families and repeatedly seen


Virtual Therapy For Adults
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for self-care and mental well-being can be challenging. At Amy Brown Counseling, we understand the importance of providing accessible


Virtual Therapy For Parents
As adults, we often prioritize the needs of others over our own. However, it’s essential to remember that we can’t be our best selves for


Virtual Therapy For College Students and Young Adults
As an expert licensed therapist who has worked with college students and young adults for many years, I know how challenging it can be to


Virtual Therapy for Teens Best Online Therapy For Teens in 2025
Why Virtual Therapy for Teens Is Much Needed Back in 2020, everything turned upside down and shifted so suddenly for all of us. As a


What Items Your Child Might Need for Online Play Therapy
Items Your Child Might Need for Online Play Therapy Getting set for Online Play Therapy? Here’s a simple checklist of items that can help your


Virtual Play Therapy Benefits
As a Registered Play Therapist with many years of experience, I understand how important it is to provide children with a safe and comfortable environment


