Step By Step Counseling, LLC

03/31/2026

03/26/2026

Okay but can we appreciate what baseball season does for the soul? ⚾❤️

One of our favorite things about living in St. Louis is the energy that comes every spring when Busch Stadium opens yet again.

There's something special about having a team to root for. A reason to gather. A little hope on the horizon.

From our little corner of St. Louis, we're wishing the Cardinals a fantastic season. 🏟️

Are you making it out to Busch this year? Tell us below! 👇

03/25/2026

This is a Safe and Sound Protocol session....

What you see: Someone listening to the playlist while coloring.

What you don't see: A nervous system that is being rewired to a felt sense of safety.

All from the comfort of your own home.

03/20/2026

Thank you Jennie for presenting on self care for clinicians, it's such an important topic to discuss to prevent burnout in our mental health field.

🚨 Happening tomorrow!

Therapists spend so much time caring for others — but what about the moments between sessions?

Join Jennie Wilson tomorrow (March 20) for:
“From One Client to the Next: Caring for Yourself In Between Sessions.”

This FREE training will share simple ways to reset your nervous system, protect your energy, and transition more intentionally between clients.

💡 Practical
💡 Supportive
💡 Designed for clinicians

If you’ve been needing a reminder to take care of yourself too — this is it.

We hope to see you there. 💛
Register NOW at www.playfulemdr.com

03/20/2026

WE MADE IT!!!

Spring is here! 🌷

Longer days. Softer light. A reminder that growth doesn’t rush — it unfolds.

If this season feels like a fresh start, we’re here for it.

If it feels messy, muddy, or slow… that’s part of it too.

Healing has seasons. So do you.

Here’s to new beginnings, steady progress, and letting yourself bloom at your own pace. 🌿

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03/18/2026

National Awkward Moments Day is here! 🎉 That moment when you say “You too!” after someone says “Enjoy your meal”… yeah, we’ve all been there.

Awkward moments aren’t failures—they’re proof you’re human. Laugh, shrug, and move on. Bonus: sharing them is a great way to connect!😅

Here's to resilience, social grace, and being delightfully, imperfectly human!

03/17/2026

Summer is coming soon! Are your tweens and young teens staying home alone?

Would your child know what to do if something went wrong while they were home alone?

Not just “be okay.” But actually know what to do
• If they heard a strange noise
• If they got hurt
• If they felt scared or panicked
• If boredom turned into a not-so-great decision

Most kids say, “I’ll be fine.” But when emotions spike, thinking clearly gets harder.

Here’s what we see as therapists: Kids aren’t struggling because they’re careless.
They’re struggling because no one has taught them the skills yet.

Staying home alone requires more than maturity.
It requires:

• Calm body + clear thinking under stress
• Decision-making without immediate adult support
• Knowing when to handle something vs. when to get help
• Managing fear, boredom, and “what if” thoughts

That’s why we created:

Safe, Smart & Ready: A Home-Alone Skills Group

A 6-week group designed to help kids, tweens, and young teens:

• Stay calm when something unexpected happens
• Make safe, thoughtful choices
• Follow a clear safety plan
• Build independence with confidence, not pressure

Who this is for:

• Ages 11–14
• Kids starting to stay home alone
• Kids who feel nervous, unsure, bored, or overly confident
• Families who want a clear plan instead of guessing

Especially helpful for anxious or neurodivergent youth.

What makes this different:
• Not fear-based and not just rules
• Practice with real-life scenarios, and role playing activities at home
• Skills that transfer directly to home

Details:
• 6-week small group (April 15th, 21st, 28th, May 5th, 12th, 19th)
• $50/week
• Led by child & adolescent mental health professionals

If you’ve been asking yourself, “Is my child actually ready for this?” This gives you a clear way to know.

Spots are limited.
📩 Message us or email: office@StepByStepCounselingLLC.com
📞 636-736-0778

https://stepbystepcounselingllc.com/is-my-child-ready-to-stay-home-alone

03/17/2026

They say there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow…

In therapy, the “gold” often looks like:
✔ Setting boundaries
✔ Feeling your feelings
✔ Breaking old patterns
✔ Actually resting (yes, really)

Not as flashy — but way more valuable. 😉

Wishing you a St. Patrick’s Day filled with self-compassion, courage, and a little self-made luck.

03/16/2026

Did you know that March 16 is National Panda Day??

Neither did we! But we're here for it!

Just like pandas, we all have moments where we need a little extra support, some quiet time, and maybe a bamboo break. 🐾

In therapy, it’s okay to slow down, protect your energy, and practice self-care—just like a panda resting in its bamboo grove. 🌱

💛 Tip for today: Give yourself permission to pause, breathe, and recharge. You deserve it.

🌿🐼 Happy National Panda Day! 🐼🌿

03/14/2026

Happy Pi day, St. Louis!

Did you know that even though we use a 636 number, you don't have to cross the bridge to get quality counseling? We have rock solid therapists working with all ages right there in the 314.

Eat some pie, crunch some numbers, and give us a call (or email) to connect with the right counselor for YOU.

#314

03/13/2026

Social skills groups are on Monday evenings!

Middle school: 5pm
High school: 6:30pm

More info/how to reach us: https://stepbystepcounselingllc.com/services-offered/group-counseling/social-skills/