Got questions about counseling? Find answers in our Q&A section. Get expert advice from a counseling professional at 7710 Carondelet Avenue, Clayton, MO. Q & A DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE, WHY NOT? DO YOU HAVE A SLIDING SCALE? WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT? Q&A Insurance While I do not take insurance, I am more than happy to provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Since coverage varies widely from policy to policy, there is no guarantee that my services will be reimbursed in full or in partial by your insurance company. However, some of my clients do report receiving partial reimbursement. Counseling sessions do qualify as medical expenses for the purpose of lowering your taxable income. Sliding Scale I have a limited number of openings for Sliding Scale clients. Contact me for more info! Cancellation / Rescheduling If you need to cancel or reschedule please do so within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment. If this need is not communicated within 24 hours, the card on file will be charged the rate of the full session.

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At Heather Frost Counseling, we incorporate Mindfulness as a modality into every session as needed. This is meant to rejuvenate your mind and body from anxiety. We will practice breathwork and grounding to calm our nervous system, we will lean into yoga stretches and muscle relaxation to become more in tuned with our body, and we will incorporate painting to further explore our creative energy. Keep a Curious Mind Have you ever noticed your brain jumping from one thing to the next like a monkey exploring the jungle? I call it "monkey brain". Our brains are incredibly busy creating several movies for a single story. A story we play over and over in our minds about events that have occured in a single day! We then create "what if scenarios" which then lead to anxiety and even panic. Mindfulness is a practice that asks your monkey brain to slow down, take a deep breath, and just be. It allows for curiosity that seems to have left us in the dust since childhood. To explore being present while setting your brain free from high activity, is an artform in and of itself. *Mindfulness is incorporated into each counseling session on an as needed / requested basis What does it look like to practice mindfulness? We will use a collaborative tool box that includes stretching, breath control and awareness, body scanning, and visualization. We will practice the artform of grounding to gain control of our anxiety as well as muscle relaxation to better appreciate the true feeling of calmness. At times painting will be incorporated as a meditative and therapeutic exercise to ignite creative exploration. What are the benefits of mindfulness and what is it?? Mindfulness is simply a state of awareness, but I like to think of it as holding ourselves accountable to what is allowed in our lives. Benefits include: Reduced Rumination - studies have shown repetitive thoughts of worry or concern are linked to high anxiety and depression. Reduced Anxiety - Studies have shown that mindfulness shifts people's ability to use emotion regulation strategies in a way that enables emotion selectively with altered brain function. Boosts Working Memory - increased ability to cognitively store small amounts of information for longer periods of time. Example: listening to a sequence of events in a story while understanding what the story means. Increases Focus - higher attention spans and cognitive flexibility. Less Emotional Reactivity - engage less emotionally and more with cognition. Let's Connect Get in touch with a complimentary consultation with me Text @ 314-307-5755 or Email @ itsyourtimetherapy@proton.me

If you are a mother, chances are you may need someone to talk to! Mom Talk is support for the mamas! Whether you are an empty nester, or need support outside of your inner circle, as parenting is hard work...Unwind and enjoy this time for you. Mom Talk Parenting is not for the weary…or is it? As parents, we welcome these perfect little beings into the world with hope, fear, and more love than we thought we could ever feel for another human being. We then make it through the sleepless nights, diaper changes, feedings (pat on the back), and endless hours of just staring into this perfect little face you can’t believe is all yours. Next come the toddler years of negotiations, independence, and meltdowns (whew!), and we are beginning to see the person they are slowly becoming with each day that passes by. We find joy in these moments amongst the challenges because it is the neatest thing you could ever do…to witness a child’s first smile, first laugh, first step, first taste of sweet potatoes, and then to be the ones they need more than anyone else in the world to pick them up when they fall. As they grow up, their highs become your highs, and their lows become your lows. It’s like whatever they feel, you feel 1000 times more, for better or for worse. Sometimes, the swing of emotions become a weight that we can’t seem to shake off. Now your child is facing the teen years with phones (AH!) and in a world that just seems different than when we were growing up. I guess every generation goes through this at some point, but for us in 2024, we mean it…the world is a different place and we need help! How are we supposed to navigate our child’s social life, grades, the internet, sports, college, self-esteem, mental health, attitude (yes attitude), AND stay sane?! Mom Talk is your hour, judgment free with someone who is able to meet you where you are at. Whether you are a new, expectant, or seasoned mama...our time together is meant to recapture your self-love, feel empowered, and go home refreshed for the challenges to come with tools and resources in hand. Get in touch with a complimentary consultation with me TEXT: 314-307-5755 Email: itsyourtimetherapy@proton.me

Unwind and relax as you wait for your adolescent in therapy. Enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee, catch up on work, or simply rest while listening to our spa like music in our cozy lobby. It's not just Therapy, it's an Experience Relax in our cozy lobby, have a cup of coffee or hot tea, and enjoy the soothing music while you wait for your child. Our Lobby Heather Frost Counseling Bring a book or catch up on work while you wait. I will provide a warmed weighted neck pillow to help you relax. This hour is for you as well. My Office Heather Frost Counseling Don't let this picture fool you! My clients and I are often on the floor for therapy while we work on our projects and chat. It seems to be most comfortable there sometimes. Heather Frost Adolescent & Family Therapist I look forward to meeting you and your family

Discover what to expect at our counseling professional's practice. From cognitive behavioral therapy to art journaling, empower yourself and your child in therapy. What to Expect in Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Heather Frost Counseling In session, we will learn about topics such as anger as a secondary emotion or how our nervous system communicates with our brain in episodes of fight or flight, and how this can be both useful and debilitating in life. In addition, the evidence based modality named The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) technique is incorporated to then study how our thoughts, feelings, and actions are all interrelated. 314-307-5755 itsyourtimetherapy@proton.me Therapy with Art Heather Frost Counseling Then there are times when it's too hard to find the words to express how we feel. A simple conversation back and forth just doesn't cut it. In therapy, your child will get to use paint and other various forms of art to not only express the issue at hand, but have some fun while doing it. Art has scientific evidence to raise levels of serotonin in the body. Anxiety and depression will begin to decrease and the root of the problem isn't so scary to find. 314-307-5755 itsyourtimetherapy@proton.me Journaling In-Session Heather Frost Counseling There's also something to be said about needing a break... a break from all the noise, constant thoughts, and jumbled feelings. We will then journal in session. Writing has the ability to turn our thoughts into actual stories with real details. It can be extremely useful at times and even calming. 314-307-5755 itsyourtimetherapy@proton.me Learning Normalizes & Empowers Heather Frost Counseling Another element of your child's therapy session will include psychoeducation. We will learn about topics such procrastination & time management, putting systems into place to boost productivity. We will improve self-esteem, focus ability, and improve communication skills. 314-307-5755 itsyourtimetherapy@proton.me Parent Involvement Parent involvement is welcomed and encouraged at the child's discretion. At a minimum, I keep the parent up to date on topics discussed while h onoring confidentiality. This allows for further support outside of our sessions. I also like to do a monthly check-in with parents while honoring confidentiality of my client and at their discretion. The more a child is willing to bring the parent to session when needed, the deeper the healing process tends to be for both parties. Let's Connect

Worksheets Sometimes visual aids and reading something on paper can really help us understand complicated subjects. Here are some resources that I've created that I've found to be helpful for understanding the complexity of the difficult mental situations we face. These are updated often, so come back to this page to find more! Worksheets The Anger Iceberg

Welcome to Heather Frost Counseling for Teens, where professional help meets compassionate care. Find support at our Clayton, MO location. You're not alone. Hello & Welcome to Heather Frost Counseling! If you are looking for a Clinical Mental Health Counselor for your Pre-Teen, Teen, or Family, I am here to help. I specialize in working with middle school and high school kids who are navigating social anxiety, social and academic difficulties related to post-concussion recovery, friendship struggles, as well as thoughts of suicide. Let's Connect! Learn More