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Phone: 636-262-6501
Email: Kristi@DaretoHealTherapy.com
Kristi Townsend, MA, LPC
Outpatient Therapist, Owner
Hi, I’m Kristi. I began my career as an accountant and, through my own healing journey in therapy, I decided that I wanted to help people heal just as I had been helped. I received my Masters in Counseling from Lindenwood University in 2016 and am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri.
Most of my professional career in counseling has been served with a local mental health agency, as well as a brief prior experience in private practice. The mental health agency has provided me with a lot of training and plethora of experience with individuals coping with anxiety, depression, substance use, dissociation, psychosis, and trauma to name a few. I am trained in EMDR therapy and CBT therapy. I also enjoy working with couples, helping them to understand the dynamics of their relationship, and to build better coping and communication skills to aid in overall healing.
When I’m not in the therapy office, I find myself hanging out with my son and partner, reading a good book, watching a movie or planning my next travel adventure.
Now accepting Self-Pay, Aetna, UMR, United Health Care and Ambetter.
Accepted insurances listed above are subject to approval by the insurance company to ensure therapy services are approved.
Carrie Estes, MA, LPC
Outpatient Therapist
Hi, I’m Carrie — a therapist passionate about helping kids, teens, and families find connection and healing. With over a decade of experience and a strong background in trauma-focused, family-based work, I bring empathy, structure, and local insight to my practice. Whether you’re navigating parenting stress or your child is struggling emotionally, I’m here to help you move forward with confidence.
With over 10 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families, I am passionate about helping young people and their caregivers navigate challenges, heal from trauma, and strengthen their relationships. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices that honor each family's unique dynamics and goals.
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). For the past 6 years, I’ve also integrated Structural Family Therapy and Barkley’s 10-Step Program for Defiant Children into my work with families and parents to support lasting relational change.
Over the past decade, I have supported children and families experiencing trauma, attachment disruptions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, and complex parent-child stressors. I also have extensive experience facilitating therapeutic groups for both youth and caregivers.
Having lived and worked in this community for over 30 years, I bring a deep understanding of the local context, strengths, and needs. I believe in walking alongside families as they learn new skills, process difficult emotions, and reconnect with hope and resilience.
Now accepting Self-Pay, Aetna, UMR, and United Health Care.
