Therapy for Couples and Individuals Struggling in their Relationships

In person and online therapy in St. Louis

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You feel empty, ambivalent and disconnected in your relationship with your partner.

You’ve been together for so long that you have forgotten why you got together in the first place. Over the years, you’ve poured most of your time and energy into raising your kids, and now you find that you and your partner communicate about little else. Intimacy is non-existent, and you really wonder if you’re still compatible or if you even want the same things out of life.

Despite all of this, though, you aren’t ready to give up on this life you’ve built together. You want to find your way back to your partner – you just don’t know how to get there.

Here’s the truth: you could feel differently.

You could go on fun dates, have deep conversations, even dream about your future plans as empty nesters. You could both feel safe bringing anything up, and you could leave those conversations feeling valued and understood. You could be excited about your future together, and grateful that neither of you ever gave up.

I can help you get there.

I’m so glad you are here. Relationship issues are TOUGH and can feel so isolating.

From trust issues to past infidelities, from lack of intimacy to coparenting difficulties, and from drug or alcohol use to mental health issues and more, there is no issue too big for us to work through together.

I've had the honor of walking through this journey with many couples throughout my 19+ years in this field. With advanced certifications and training in The Gottman Method, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma treatment, I am able to tailor evidence based practices to the unique needs of my clients.

In our sessions, we will talk about everything. We will work to rebuild your connection, communicate effectively, and infuse your relationship with fun, compassion, and spontaneity.

If you and your partner are ready to put in the work to reconnect, I’d love to help you get there.

Dena Distefano, LCSW, C-DBT, CCTP

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MSW - Saint Louis University

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Missouri

C-DBT - Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist

CCTP - Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner

Services + Fees

Couples Therapy

$180 per 50-minute session

I provide in-person and online couples therapy to couples of all genders and sexual orientations who are struggling with:

  • Trust issues

  • Infidelity

  • Co-parenting

  • Disconnection

  • Intimacy issues

  • Communication difficulties

  • Contemplating separation or divorce

  • Substance use

  • Mental health concerns

Individual Therapy

$150 per 50-minute session

I offer in-person and online individual therapy for adults struggling in their relationships. I have additional expertise in:

  • Family conflict

  • Peer relationship issues

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Stress

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Mood disorders

  • Personality Disorders

  • Behavioral Issues

Insurance

I am in-network for Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement.

Ready to schedule your free consultation?

Complete the form below, and I will be in touch within 48 hours to schedule your free 15 minute consultation. I look forward to meeting you and seeing if I'm the best fit for your needs.