Meeting Children’s Needs During Difficult Times
As the weather changes and kids return to school, 2020 has presented some unprecedented challenges for those that are trying to adopt a “new normal.”
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Welcome
About CHH
The Center for Hope and Healing is a private practice that provides therapy to individuals and families going through life transitions and mental health challenges such as the death of a loved one, divorce, and serious illness of self or loved one. Our goal is to help individuals foster resiliency, increase problem solving and coping skills, reduce stress reactions, and develop healthy relationships, thereby improving overall wellness. Kristen Ernst, LPC, is the Director and Owner of the Center for Hope & Healing.
Please call 636-328-0878 or email KristenErnst@CHHCounseling.com to schedule an appointment.
Our mission
Our Mission
To compassionately provide therapeutic experiences where clients feel supported and empowered to learn how to become their best selves.
Support. Educate. Empower.
1. Support
Through encouraging practices, we hold safe, receptive spaces that promote your enriched care.
2. Educate
By providing modalities curated to your personal goals, you will gain the resources to be capable and confident in daily living.
3. Empower
With every therapeutic step, we will strive to use our skill sets to bolster your continuous growth.
Services
Our Services
Individual, couples and family counseling to all ages.
We offer both Virtual and In-Person Counseling for individuals, couples and family counseling to all ages.
Our specialities
Modalities Used:
Each therapist has different specialties but here are some different modalities used in our practice:
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Somatic Experiencing (SE)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management
- Conflict Resolution Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Item
our team
our team
Our Professional Counselors
Specialities include: survivors of childhood abuse and trauma, and provides tangible skills with those that deal with depression, anxiety, and a lack of self worth.
Specialities include: CBT and ACT, grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger management, men’s issues, and couples counseling.
Specialities include: grief, trauma, self-regulation skills, anxiety, safe expression of feelings, safety planning, boundaries, and healthy relationships.
Specialities include: adjustment disorders, anxiety, family challenges, suicidal ideation, social phobia, grief, trauma and crisis intervention when needed.
Specialities include: survivors of childhood abuse and trauma, and provides tangible skills with those that deal with depression, anxiety, and a lack of self worth.
Specialities include: CBT and ACT, grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger management, men’s issues, and couples counseling.
Specialities include: grief, trauma, self-regulation skills, anxiety, safe expression of feelings, safety planning, boundaries, and healthy relationships.
Specialities include: adjustment disorders, anxiety, family challenges, suicidal ideation, social phobia, grief, trauma and crisis intervention when needed.
Additional questions?
If you have additonal questions, send us an email.
common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Counseling can benefit anyone facing life challenges, struggling with mental health issues, or seeking personal growth. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck, counseling can provide support and guidance.
Our counseling center offers expertise in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and self-esteem. We tailor our approach to meet your unique needs and goals.
Sessions typically last 50 minutes to an hour, although this can vary depending on individual needs and preferences.
Yes, we offer both in-person and online counseling sessions to accommodate our clients' preferences and needs. Our virtual sessions provide the same level of support and confidentiality as in-person sessions.
Yes, all of our counselors are licensed professionals with extensive training and experience in their respective fields. They adhere to ethical guidelines and ongoing professional development to ensure the highest quality of care.
Our fees vary depending on the counselor and the type of service provided. We are in-network providers for Anthem, United HealthCare, and Aetna. We accept various forms of payment, and our administrative team can assist you in determining coverage.
Yes, confidentiality is a cornerstone of our practice. Your privacy is of the utmost importance, and all information shared in counseling sessions is kept strictly confidential, except in situations where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others.
During your initial session, you'll have the opportunity to discuss your concerns, goals, and expectations with your counselor. They'll ask questions to get to know you better and work collaboratively to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Scheduling an appointment is easy. You can call our office, send us an email, or fill out the contact form on our website. Our friendly administrative staff will assist you in finding a counselor and scheduling a convenient appointment time.
“We don’t have to do all of it alone.
We were never meant to.”
Brene Brown
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Almost 86% of us will experience grief during the course of lives. Many others also suffer from various other mental illness.
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We have beautiful offices, a knowledgeable staff with a wealth of experience, and great referral sources. If you are a mental health practitioner that is looking for a great opportunity and competitive compensation, please reach out to us.
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