Raising a Village, Inc. is a nonprofit counseling center serving the Parkland area. We are focused on helping children, families and individuals in our community who need or want resources and skills to be the best they can be.
Raising a Village, Inc. is a nonprofit counseling center serving the Parkland area. We are focused on helping children, families and individuals in our community who need or want resources and skills to be the best they can be.
I am the founder of Raising A Village. I have a passion of working with children through adults. I began Raising A Village to assist families with life challenges through milestones and challenges. Through my work, I am committed to helping people overcome Trauma, behaviors, depression, anxiety, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives.
I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling.
Certifications
- Certified: Registered Play Therapist : Association of Play Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Missouri Core
- ITCT-A: Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma
- TF-CBT: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- NASW Certified in Clinical Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Walden University Wisconsin
- Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis, University of St Louis Missouri
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), University of St. Louis Missouri
- Bachelor of Psychology, University of St. Louis Missouri
Lee Ann Roberts
I am the founder of Raising A Village. I have a passion of working with children through adults. I began Raising A Village to assist families with life challenges through milestones and challenges. Through my work, I am committed to helping people overcome Trauma, behaviors, depression, anxiety, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives.
I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling.
Certifications
- Certified: Registered Play Therapist : Association of Play Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Missouri Core
- ITCT-A: Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma
- TF-CBT: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- NASW Certified in Clinical Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Walden University Wisconsin
- Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis, University of St Louis Missouri
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), University of St. Louis Missouri
- Bachelor of Psychology, University of St. Louis Missouri
Amanda Christian graduated from Southeast Missouri State University, and is pursuing a Master’s of Social Work in Advanced Clinical Practice from Walden University. Amanda is a lover of the outdoors, and skilled with mindfulness practice. Amanda has experience working with complex trauma and utilizes a trauma focused approach to mitigate and alleviate symptoms of trauma with individuals of all ages, including depression and anxiety. A mother of two children adopted as older youth, Amanda has a passion for helping foster youth and advocating for families involved in the foster care system. Reach out and start a conversation today!
Amanda Christian graduated from Southeast Missouri State University, and is pursuing a Master’s of Social Work in Advanced Clinical Practice from Walden University. Amanda is a lover of the outdoors, and skilled with mindfulness practice. Amanda has experience working with complex trauma and utilizes a trauma focused approach to mitigate and alleviate symptoms of trauma with individuals of all ages, including depression and anxiety. A mother of two children adopted as older youth, Amanda has a passion for helping foster youth and advocating for families involved in the foster care system. Reach out and start a conversation today!
Amanda Christian
Jeff Graduated from St. Louis University December of 2019 with his master’s in social work, he also holds a BSW. Jeff is a Licensed Master of Social work and under supervision for my Licensed Clinical Social Work Licensure. Jeff works with adolescents, teens, adults, and family therapy. Jeff uses a person-centered theory. He works within the family dynamics to assist the family in collaborating and decreasing behaviors. Mr. Jeff has worked within the social service industry and encounters children, adolescents, teens, families and seeks to assist those who struggle finding their path in life and assisting them restore and overcome the hurdles and obstacles that are faced during their life.
Jeffery Rustige
Jeff Graduated from St. Louis University December of 2019 with his master’s in social work, he also holds a BSW. Jeff is a Licensed Master of Social work and under supervision for my Licensed Clinical Social Work Licensure. Jeff works with adolescents, teens, adults, and family therapy. Jeff uses a person-centered theory. He works within the family dynamics to assist the family in collaborating and decreasing behaviors. Mr. Jeff has worked within the social service industry and encounters children, adolescents, teens, families and seeks to assist those who struggle finding their path in life and assisting them restore and overcome the hurdles and obstacles that are faced during their life.
Angela graduated from the University of St. Louis Missouri in December 2019 with her Master of Social Work and her BSW. Angela is Licensed master’s Social Work and under supervision for Licensed clinical social work. Angela works with older youth, adults, and families and within the framework of person-centered theory and seeks to assist families, adults, and older youth with the transitions of life. Focusing on depression, trauma, anger, families, and anxiety.
Angela graduated from the University of St. Louis Missouri in December 2019 with her Master of Social Work and her BSW. Angela is Licensed master’s Social Work and under supervision for Licensed clinical social work. Angela works with older youth, adults, and families and within the framework of person-centered theory and seeks to assist families, adults, and older youth with the transitions of life. Focusing on depression, trauma, anger, families, and anxiety.
Angela Wurst
My name is Bali Hoover. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and Virginia. I’ve been working in the mental health field for the last 14 years. I specialize in trauma. I am committed to helping people learn how to build and restore healthier relationships with themselves and others while processing trauma.
My work focuses on targeting how symptoms such as depression, anxiety, ineffective behaviors, and beliefs keep you from living a happy and healthy life. I believe in taking a collaborative approach by meeting clients where they are currently on their journey to help them reach their set goals. I am passionate about advocating for vulnerable populations when they aren’t YET able to help themselves and dogs! I can’t wait to meet you.
Bali Hoover
My name is Bali Hoover. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and Virginia. I’ve been working in the mental health field for the last 14 years. I specialize in trauma. I am committed to helping people learn how to build and restore healthier relationships with themselves and others while processing trauma.
My work focuses on targeting how symptoms such as depression, anxiety, ineffective behaviors, and beliefs keep you from living a happy and healthy life. I believe in taking a collaborative approach by meeting clients where they are currently on their journey to help them reach their set goals. I am passionate about advocating for vulnerable populations when they aren’t YET able to help themselves and dogs! I can’t wait to meet you.