Alton Counselor

Treatment Issues:  Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief issues, Interpersonal Conflict Resolution, Perfectionism, Sexual Abuse, Women’s issues

Education and Training:  Bachelor of Arts degree from Furman University, 1997.  Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary, 2002.  Althea has also taken several courses at the University of Missouri – St. Louis for further training.  Licensed as a Professional Counselor in Missouri since 2005 and as a Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois since 2007

Background and Experience:  Althea has worked with “Tweens” (ages 9-12) for several years at her church and has a heart for helping the next generation.  She leads several groups in the St. Louis Day Program and co-teaches a Masters level Group Therapy class at Covenant Seminary.  She is also a Practicum Level Supervisor for interns from several area counseling graduate programs.

Special Interests and Services:  Althea works with adolescents and adults dealing with a wide range of issues.  Althea approaches therapy from a biblical perspective and views mental health holistically, incorporating physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of life in the therapeutic process.