Our Little Haven - Caring for Children. Mind. Body. Soul.

Psycological & Couseling Services

Keystone Psychological & Counseling Services

Outpatient Assessment & Treatment: Our Little Haven offers outpatient counseling and psychological services to the general public through our Keystone Program. Licensed psychologists, social workers and counselors provide assessment (all ages) and treatment (ages infant-12, adults and families) at our agency offices, or in some cases in the client's home. Psychiatric consultation may be scheduled as needed following intake with one of our clinicians. Outpatient Keystone services include parenting and bonding assessments, psychological evaluations, individual/group/family therapy, behavior management strategies and infant mental health evaluation and treatment. Problems addressed include: depression; anxieties and fears; school problems including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or learning disorders; behavioral problems such as temper tantrums, defiance or rule-breaking; reactions to family problems, life changes or loss of loved ones; difficulties following traumatic events and concerns about a child's development. Outpatient services take place at our Keystone Services building (4330 Lindell Blvd.) In-home therapy is also available. Payment options include Medicaid, MC+, private insurance, CTS funds and sliding fee scale.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) promotes a closer, more cooperative relationship between a parent and their 2-to-12 year old child and reduces problem behaviors. Over the course of a 12-16 week treatment period, a specially trained clinician coaches the parent in the application of behavior management skills and tracks their usage. Parents quickly master new skill levels and receive continuing validation, support and reinforcement as they strive to increase their child’s willingness to cooperate. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy uses a specialized treatment playroom equipped with parent earpieces and an audiovisual system. Clinicians coach from behind one-way mirrors and issue verbal directives through the earpiece to parents as they interact with their children, accomplishing in weeks what formerly took months. In this way, PCITcombines treatment with therapist-to-parent coaching in a real-time setting to enhance and streamline the treatment process. Payment options include Medicaid, MC+, private insurance, CTS funds and sliding fee scale.

The Parent/Child Program: This 12-week therapeutic group is attended by parents, caregivers and children together to teach a new, closer way to be a family. With the support of other parents and through Our Little Haven’s unique approach (psychoeducation + therapist-coaching) parents learn new techniques for better cooperation and a closer relationship. Children gain increased comfort in their parents’ growing knowledge and parenting skill, while learning to understand and appropriately express their own feelings. The OLH Parent/Child Program meets once a week from 5:30-8:30 in the evening, with a nutritious dinner and snacks provided. Class begins with a family activity followed by parent and child breakout sessions. It’s research-based, results-oriented and rewarding. Transportation assistance is available. Payment options include Medicaid, MC+, CTS funds and sliding fee scale.

Program direction and coordination: Dr. Lizette Smith, OLH Director of Clinical Programs. To schedule an appointment or request additional information, please contact (314) 533-2229 x 275. Download a psychological and counseling services (Keystone) brochure.

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Our Little Haven ~ PO Box 23010 ~ St. Louis, MO 63156-3010
(314) 533-2229 ~ FAX (314) 533-3098 ~ development@ourlittlehaven.org