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

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

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, Depression, Self-Esteem, Adolescent Issues

Ages Served: Teens (12+), Young Adults (18-25)

Insurance & Payment: Cigna, Evernorth, MoHealthNet, Private Pay, Sliding Scale

If you find it difficult to love and embrace who you are, feel disconnected from others, or are constantly overwhelmed with worry, come talk with me! Together, we can address these experiences by challenging your thoughts, identifying the core of yourself, discovering mindfulness strategies that work, and learning how to regulate your emotions. Adolescence and young adulthood are some of the most emotionally challenging years of your life, but with the right care and attention given towards yourself, you can develop your core values and beliefs, and the tools you need for the emotional balance you desire. I believe that we each deserve to live our lives as our full and complete beautiful selves without being weighed down with our anxious and depressive thoughts. Reach out to me today to get started on your journey of self-discovery and emotional well-being; we will be in this together!