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Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in St. Louis
Barbra Danin is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Art Therapist, and Certified EMDR Therapist with over 30 years of experience in mental health. My practice integrates art therapy and EMDR to address emotional and behavioral challenges across all age groups. I have worked in diverse settings including schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practice, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My approach emphasizes non-verbal expression and evidence-based techniques to process trauma and improve mental well-being. I hold a Master of Arts degree from Loyola Marymount University and have taught psychology and art therapy courses. My expertise spans treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and family dynamics, with a focus on empowering clients through creative and cognitive-behavioral methods.I maintain professional affiliations with the American Art Therapy Association and EMDR International Association, ensuring adherence to the highest clinical standards. My practice prioritizes personalized care, combining art therapy with Emotion Focused Therapy and Parent Child Interactive Therapy to foster resilience and healthy relationships. I have presented extensively on art therapy applications and continue to advocate for innovative mental health solutions. My commitment to client-centered care remains central to all therapeutic interventions.
Services
Art Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in mental health therapy.
- Our practice integrates art therapy with EMDR for trauma treatment.
- We specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Our team includes Emotion Focused Therapy-certified professionals.
- We provide evidence-based family and group therapy solutions.
Associations and certifications
- American Art Therapy Association
- EMDR International Association
Services
Art Therapy
Art Therapy uses creative expression to help clients process emotions and trauma. This non-verbal approach benefits all ages by externalizing internal struggles through painting, drawing, and sculpture. The focus remains on the therapeutic process rather than artistic skill.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy addresses trauma through bilateral stimulation techniques. This evidence-based method helps reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact. Sessions incorporate eye movements or tapping to facilitate natural healing mechanisms in the brain.
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling improves relationships through communication skills and emotional understanding. Specialized training in Emotion Focused Therapy helps partners develop healthier interaction patterns and resolve conflicts constructively.
Family Therapy
Family Therapy addresses systemic dynamics and improves intergenerational communication. Sessions help families navigate divorce, adoption issues, and behavioral challenges through collaborative problem-solving and art-based interventions.
Group Therapy
Group Therapy provides peer support for specific issues like anxiety and behavioral challenges. Structured sessions in school and outpatient settings create safe spaces for shared experiences and collective healing.
People
Barbra Danin
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Barbra Danin is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience in clinical art therapy and EMDR. She specializes in trauma treatment for children, adolescents, and families through creative and evidence-based approaches.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide art therapy, EMDR therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and group therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues.
How does EMDR therapy work?
EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation to help reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity through guided eye movements or tapping techniques.
What is clinical art therapy?
Clinical art therapy uses creative expression to explore emotions and patterns, focusing on the therapeutic process rather than artistic outcomes for all age groups.
Do you work with children and families?
Yes, we specialize in child and adolescent therapy, family counseling, and parent coaching for behavioral and emotional challenges.
What are your therapy specialties?
Our specialties include trauma treatment, anxiety disorders, family dynamics, couples counseling, and behavioral issues across the lifespan.
