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Hello and welcome! I want to commend you on taking this step toward self-care. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health yet sometimes it takes a back seat. As a clinician for almost 20 years, I have spent my career helping clients achieve their mental health goals. I have had the privilege of working with all different walks of life from young children to adults helping them to uncover their strength through difficult moments of their lives.

Life has a way of bringing us to crossroads. You may be feeling stuck in anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationship patterns, addictions, grief, or simply sensing that the life you're living no longer fits who you're becoming. Perhaps you've spent years taking care of everyone else and now find yourself wondering, "What about me?" I specialize in working with adults navigating life's transitions, especially midlife and beyond. I often describe this season as "middle-escence". Like adolescence, it can bring enormous change-changing relationships, aging parents, launching adult children, career shifts, retirement, health concerns, questions about identity, purpose, and meaning. While these transitions can feel unsettling, they also offer an opportunity for profound growth.

I completed my education at Southern Illinois University & Lindenwood University and am currently a Doctoral student at Pacifica Graduate Institute - Depth Psychology and Integrative Healing. I have a lot of lived experience to also support you in your healing.

I am also a United States Air Force veteran having served four years on active duty.

I work with clients of diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, and relationship structures. I specialize in assisting adults and couples to recognize and disrupt existing patterns learned throughout their lives, which can affect them in multiple ways. Additionally, I offer practical skills that can be applied immediately to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, thereby improving overall functioning.

My name is Elizabeth Penniston, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a degree from Saint Louis University. Throughout my academic journey, I dedicated myself to gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, which led me to complete my practicum and supervision at a respected Domestic Violence organization. This experience has allowed me to work closely with individuals who have faced challenging and complex situations, further enhancing my skills in trauma-informed care, advocacy, and therapeutic support.

I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health care, utilizing evidence-based practices, and fostering a safe environment for my clients. My work has instilled in me a profound understanding of the unique needs of those affected by domestic violence and the importance of empowering individuals as they navigate their healing journey.

Have you spent years trying to please others, avoid conflict, or be perfect just to feel worthy? Somewhere along the way, you may have learned that love, safety, or acceptance had to be earned. Those beliefs can run deep—but they can be understood, challenged, and changed. When you’ve learned to stay on alert—to please, perform, or stay in control—it’s understandable that self-doubt and anxiety can develop. These patterns can change. By becoming curious about your inner world, processing emotions, and exploring the beliefs you hold about yourself, you can build greater self-compassion, self-trust, and a sense of ease. My focus is treating anxiety disorders, complex PTSD, and adjustment disorder. If you’re looking for a therapist with extensive education, training, patience, and 50+ years of life experience—and who happens to love Grace and Frankie, hiking, and dogs—you may have found your person.

I show up human first and foremost, I understand life’s complexity and a therapist second. My lived experiences shape the compassion, honesty, and steadiness I bring to each session.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor specializing in Sex Addiction and EMDR (MA, LPC, LCMHC, SATP) and the founder of UniquelyU Counseling. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, attachment, relationship patterns, and life transitions, with a strong focus on the mental and emotional wellbeing of Black boys and men.

Clients describe me as warm, direct, and deeply attentive. I’ll help you explore what’s beneath the surface, build emotional regulation, and strengthen your connection with yourself—all at a pace that feels safe and supportive.

Here, you get to be fully seen and heard as you grow.

I am Stephen O’Neill, LSCSW, MBA, a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience in behavioral and mental health. I specialize in evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate life’s challenges, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth. I am passionate about whole-person care, integrating mental health, well-being, and practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs. I believe in fostering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their concerns and develop meaningful change. I will see you, I will hear you, and I will walk alongside you. My approach is grounded in collaboration, empowerment, and respect for each person’s unique journey. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing, playing video games, tabletop gaming, and cars.