Center for Counseling and Family Therapy
The Department of Family and Community Medicine's Center for Counseling and Family Therapy provides affordable, empowering counseling and outreach. Services are available to anyone in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
About Us
The Center for Counseling and Family Therapy was established with a grant funded by a $1 million donation made in memory of former Saint Louis University President Paul Reinert, S.J. The center's goals align with the University's commitment to social justice and human dignity.
Medical Family Therapy Program master's and doctoral students provide 30- to 60-minute counseling sessions, which can be held in person or via a phone or computer. All therapists are supervised by faculty who are both licensed professionals and approved by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Areas of Focus
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Adjustment
- Trauma
- Substance abuse
- Eating disorders
- Couple's therapy
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- LGBTQIA+ topics
- Multicultural topics
- Parenting challenges
- Family caregiving for chronic illness
- Chronic disease management
- Child development issues
- Life stresses
Session Costs
The cost of therapy is negotiated with the therapist at the first appointment. Fees are determined by annual household income and the number of dependents in the home. A sliding scale fee may be available.
The center does not bill through insurance companies. Clients can pay by cash, check or credit card. Virtual sessions must be paid online.