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Meet Courtney 

Licensed Professional Counselor

Welcome to Counseling and Mindfulness, LLC. My name is Courtney Mills. I have been a licensed professional counselor, in the state of Missouri, since 2011, as well as a school counselor since 2010. I have dedicated my career to supporting children in their journey toward social emotional growth and wellbeing. Educating children through a strength-based and mindful approach, I have worked with children through individual and group counseling support. Advocating for children's needs, and helping them develop and grow into their own, self-confident individuals is the true passion and drive behind what I do every day. As a parent of high school and elementary age children, I truly understand the emotional struggles children and adolescents are faced with today. The increase of environmental and social stressors placed on our children has definitely created a rise in anxiety, depression, and attention and focus concerns among today's youth. Through my counseling services, I work directly with parents/guardians to help support children who are experiencing stress and emotional dysregulation. Through my work with children and adolescents, over the last 15 years, my practice focuses on helping them navigate the difficult waters of today's world. If your child is struggling with emotional and mental health, or in need of additional support and guidance, please contact me to schedule a free phone consultation. 

Counseling and Mindfulness, LLC

Courtney A. Mills, MA, LPC

 

Meet Courtney
Services & Fees

Counseling Services Offered:
Child Therapy- ages 6-12
Adolescent Therapy- ages 13-18
Family Therapy

Philosophy and Counseling Approach:
I truly believe that a mindful approach to therapy is essential in allowing the process of healing to begin. Healing our mind, body, and emotions takes time, but through a client-centered and strength-based approach, and the use of play-based and talk therapy, I help children and adolescents discover their true potential so they can begin to work through challenges.  

Evening Appointments Available:

Please submit the contact form below, or reach out to me by phone or email, to schedule a free phone consultation.

What to Expect at the Intake Session:
During our first meeting I will meet with you, the parent/guardian, to gather more information about what has brought you and your child to counseling. During this meeting I will gather background information, and we will discuss the necessary forms to be completed prior to the start of counseling services. This initial appointment will take a bit longer than future sessions/appointments.

Therapy: 
Based on the intake process, I will create a therapeutic plan for us to work on together. This includes an estimated number of sessions, the types of sessions (family, individual, etc.), and a treatment plan with goals.

Fees:
I do not accept insurance. However, I do this as a convenience to my clients- I promise!
I am a small private practice, with limited available spots. Dealing with, and fighting insurance companies would honestly take up more of my time, and provide me less time to work directly with clients. In addition, insurance companies do not allow me to treat a potential client without any sort of clinical judgement. Insurance companies will act in their best interest, and unfortunately not yours.​​

With that said, here are my hourly rates:
Intake Session (60-75 minutes): $100
Child/Adolescent Therapy Session (45 minutes): $100
Family Therapy Session (50 minutes): $100
Sliding scale available, based on individual need​. 

I accept cash, and all major credit cards. I also accept HSA cards.I am an out-of-network provider. If you have benefits for OON providers, you can apply my fees to your benefits. I will provide you with a bill of service, so you can turn it into your insurance for reimbursement. ​​If financial need is present, please communicate that to me during our initial intake. I can work on a temporary sliding scale for clients in financial need.

                                                  












 

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Resources:

 

Deep Breathing & Mindfulness Techniques For Kids...
The Pond- deep breathing and mindfulness exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf5K3pP2IUQ
Rainbow Relaxation- mindful deep breathing exercise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIbBI-BT9c4
Deep Breathing Exercises: https://copingskillsforkids.com/deep-breathing-exercises-for-kids 
Belly Breathing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiMb2Bw4Ae8
Candle and Flower Breathing- teaches proper deep breathing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTN_MtV5TFw
Bubble Bounce- mindful focusing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEuFi9PxKuo
 
Thought Bubbles- mindful thought awareness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70j3xyu7OGw
5 Minute Calming Meditation for Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKU6QwT8psY
Resources

How to Contact Me

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Contact Info

Phone

Email

Address

636-542-8883

2085 Bluestone Dr., Suite 201 St. Charles, MO 63303

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