MEET OUR CLINICIANS

Specialties: Parenting, Family Conflict, Women's Issues

Ages Served: Teens (13+), Adults

Insurance & Payment: Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Evernorth, Medicaid, Optum, United HealthCare, Private Pay, Sliding Scale

State Licensed: Missouri

You are tired of fighting, having to explain yourself, being disappointed, and grieving the life you planned as a child. Parenting is one of the HARDEST and most fulfilling experiences that one can have in this lifetime, but it can sometimes feel like a constant battle. If you toss in co-parenting with an ex-partner, trying to integrate a new partner into your "ready-made" family, and/or being a caregiver to a family member due to unfavorable circumstances, things get a lot more complicated. Being the child in these situations, can be even harder to navigate because everything can feel so unstable. All of it feels exhausting!

What you want to feel is understood, capable, and prepared to take on the ups and downs that life tosses at you because you have the right set of tools. You are doing the best you can, but your tool belt could use a few more items to help you keep fighting. Equal Shares Parenting wants to support you in learning to fight fair and heal previous scars.

I am here to partner with you and your family, in whatever shape it appears! My approach is very solutions-focused and strengths-based. Clients consider me a great motivator, problem-solver, and a teammate in their healing process. With families and busy schedules in mind, I offer nights and weekend hours!

Specialties: Grief Support, Terminal and Chronic Illness Support

Ages Served: Children (8+), Teens, Adults

Insurance & Payment: Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Evernorth, United HealthCare, Private Pay, Sliding Scale

State Licensed: Missouri

Bonita Washington MSW, LCSW, CGIP is a native of St. Louis, MO. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville. She has been working with the St. Louis community for 20 years providing mental health service, grief support, resources, and support to all who are in need. Bonita has passion for advocating for those who are unable to stand up for themselves, individuals living with chronic and terminal medical conditions, individuals who have experienced grief/loss and working with the youth of the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

She is a member of the Social Worker Leaders of Health Care of Metro St. Louis and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. where she has served as a youth advisor for 18 years.

Specialties: Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Brief-solutions focused, Mood disorders, PTSD, Women's Issues 

Ages Served: Adults (18+)

Insurance & Payment: Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Evernorth, United HealthCare, Mo Health Net, Healthy Blue, and Private Pay, Sliding Scale

State Licensed: Kansas and Missouri

***Available for Virtual Sessions Only

Tyneshia Dixon, is a master’s level Social Worker who is clinically licensed in Kansas and Missouri. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology from Central State University, located in Ohio and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri- Kansas City. Tyneshia has over 10 years of experience working with adults and families navigating through life and mental health challenges. She assists individuals coping with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, post-natal and women issues while utilizing a solution focused, cognitive behavioral, and client centered approach. 

Tyneshia has a passion for helping others fulfill their personal goals by providing mental health services, support and clinical resources. Life can present unexpected challenges that may lead to impulsivity, uncertainty and distress; however, Tyneshia believes that everyone has the ability to exist to their fullest potential, despite their adversities and life hurdles. Tyneshia provides a non-judgmental and safe space to assist those navigating through life challenges while offering strategies to support  with regulating their emotions. 

Specialties:  Life transitions, parenting education, and coaching, women’s issues, children's mental health and well-being 

Ages Served: Children (Ages 5-17), Adults (18-40)

Insurance & Payment: Cigna, Evernorth, Private Pay, MoHealth Net, Healthy Blue, Home State Health, Sliding Scale

State Licensed: Missouri

Everyone, no matter your age or circumstance, can benefit from a space that is created for you. Starting as young as 5 years old, I provide therapy services that are tailored to your needs, authentic in approaches, and address the social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties we all experience as humans. Specializing in Play Therapy and evidenced-based practices, we can collaborate to address your needs through a variety of experiences such as depressive states, anxiety-inducing moments, chaotic or explorative lifestyles, and simple life transitions. I look forward to seeing if you and I, loved ones, or others you know are a good fit & exploring areas of growth to reach desired potentials.

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Brief-solution Focused, cultural/ethnic issues

Ages Served: Children (8+), Young Adults (18-25)

Insurance & Payment: Cigna, Evernorth, MoHealth, Healthy Blue, Private Pay, Sliding Scale

State Licensed: Missouri

Davielle believes everyone should have a safe and therapeutic place to work through life's difficulties. Davielle Swinson-Spears, LMSW, received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Stephens College  and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. 

Davielle works from a collaborative, strengths-based approach; assisting and supporting clients to be the author of their own lives.  Davielle sees the client as the true “expert” in their life and sees herself as a guide and mentor along the way. She is lighthearted, authentic and genuine in the therapy process, which creates a welcoming environment of healing for her clients. She  works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship and self-esteem challenges, transitions and adjustments, identity development, trauma, and families wanting to increase parenting skills and family communication.

Davielle’s goal is to help adolescents and young adults reach their highest potential and to help families live a more harmonious and happier life together. She enjoys working with individuals and families to navigate the challenges of life, whether they are personal, with family, or with peers.

Specialties: Athletes, Veterans, PTSD, Parenting Issues, Mood & Anxiety disorders, Life transitions

Ages Served: Teens (16+), Adults

Insurance & Payment: Missouri Medicaid, Home State Health, Healthy Blue, Cigna, Evernorth, Private Pay, Sliding Scale

State Licensed: Missouri

Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed? How about anxiety and struggles with mood regulation? Or maybe it’s just life stress. Counseling offers a non-judgmental space and safe environment for you to talk and get the resources you need. I employ a conversational, collaborative, and holistic approach which allows me to incorporate a variety of evidenced based modalities. My goal is to help individuals, young adults and adults explore their concerns while creating a deeper understanding of the dynamics involved in their counseling experience. My hope is that through exploring the personal aspects to the systemic dimensions we can address your intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles.

The decision to enter counseling can be difficult to navigate, but together we will help you reconnect to current strengths while establishing additional resources that promote progress toward the desired change you seek. Whether you have made the decision to enter counseling or are still on the fence, stop by and let us talk.

Specialties:  Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem & Confidence, Social anxiety  

Ages Served: Children (8+), Teens  

Insurance & Payment: MO Healthnet Division 

State Licensed: Missouri

Darris received his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Southeast Missouri State University and his Master's Degree in Social Work, with a Mental Health specialization, from Loyola University of Chicago. He has years of experience working with youth and families and understands human behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective. 

Darris supports youth through everyday challenges such as bullying, concentration difficulties, self-esteem, and confidence issues relating to their social environment. Darris’ patient, nonjudgmental, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based approach fosters his ability to form meaningful connections and support his community. With the right tools and a safe space for expression, Darris believes you can become a self-driven leader who can govern your life path curiously and courageously.