"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever does."

- Margaret Mead

Change is possible ...

Your comfort with me and my style of therapy is important to the success of your treatment. You should know that I utilize a variety of approaches to therapy, including internal family systems therapy (IFS) and EMDR. In addition to discussions, emotional support, breathing exercises and assignments, I will use certain interventions to help you explore emotions, thoughts and behaviors that do not facilitate change.

My education includes a master’s degree in social work from Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in communications from St. John Fisher College. I am also working toward an advanced degree in marriage and family therapy at Saint Louis University, where I also see couples in a research and training setting. I have worked in community mental health, corporate, university and private practice settings in New York, Ohio, Missouri and Illinois.  

Experience:

• Research Assistant, Saint Louis University
  

• Assistant Coordinator, Center for Counseling & Family Therapy at
  Saint Louis University
  

• Workshop Favilitator, ComPsych Inc.
  

• Men's Anger Management/Batterers Group Facilitator, RAVEN
  

• Clinical Resident, Care & Counseling Inc.
  

• Family Therapist, Family Wellness Counseling LLC
  

• Sr Advisor, Communications & Patient Viewpoint Programs, Pfizer
  

• Personal and Career Counselor, University of Missouri - St Louis
  

• Mental Health Professional, Chestnut Health Systems
  

• Researcher, Missouri Institutes of Mental Health
  
  

Memberships:

• National Association of Social Workers
  

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
  

• American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
  

JACKIE BARNES, MSW, LCSW

Jackie Barnes, MSW, LCSW

(636) 447-4198