Member News
Psychotherapy Saint Louis is owned by its therapist-members, who meet frequently to improve the quality of their work and to build their practices and their organization.
Click for Past events.
Upcoming Events
Executive Committee Meetings. Monthly, every third Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM 141 N. Meramec, Suite 05, 63105. The next board meeting will be on July 21, 2010. All members are cordially invited. This is a good way to get to know how your organization runs and to have a voice in planning up-coming events. Please RSVP.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141. The next meeting is on August 3, 2010. Do you have a burning question about the business side of your practice and want to bounce it off some colleagues? Do you have trouble knowing how to market your practice? Or do you just want to get out of the office and have some coffee, network with colleagues, and exchange an idea or two? Come have a cup of coffee and join the discussion.
Manage Care Focus Group. Monthly, every fourth Friday. The next meeting is Friday, July 23, 2010, 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM at St. Louis Wellness Center, 425 Marshall Ave, 63119. If you have any questions about manage care or if you can offer answers about manage care come join other members to discuss your thoughts and concerns.
Recession Support Group. This support group is on a break at this time.
Peer Consultation Group. The next meeting is To Be Announced. Located at Counseling and Assessment for Behavioral Health, 655 Craig Rd. Suite 318. This group is open to all who are supervising others for licensure.
PStL Book Club. Located at 6500 Marquette, 63139. The next book club meeting is Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 9:00 AM. The book discussed for this date will be "Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life" by Byron Katie with Stephen Mitchel. The discussion will be led by Janet Dunlap, Ph.D., Th.D.
Euthymic Hour. The next Euthymic Hour will be in the fall of this year. If you have questions about our Euthymic Hours please contact member, Carmen Curtis, via email at carmen.curtis@gmail.com
* Euthymic (adj) Characterized by good feeling. Joyful. Happy.
Past Events
Events 2010
PStL Book Club. Located at 6500 Marquette, 63139, Wednesday, January 6, 2010, from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. The book discussed and led by Janet Dunlap was Instant Emotional Healing: Acupressure for the Emotions, by Peter Lambrou, Ph.D. and George Pratt, Ph.D.
Recession Support Group. Friday, January 15th, 8:30 AM- 10:00 AM at Gateway Psychotherapy Associates, 141 North Meramec Ave. Suite 305. Come to check-in and get support from other members during this difficult time.
Executive Committee Meetings. Wednesday January 20th, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM 7750 Clayton, Suite 310. All members were cordially invited. Discussions included, how the organization is ran and upcoming events.
Euthymic Hour. Located at The Pasta House on Delmar, Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Patricia Bitter, M.S.W., LCSW hosted the speed networking event. Members created their "30 second comercial".
Business Issues Consultation Group. Tuesday, February 2, 8:30 AM, Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141. This is a great way to learn new ways to buid and improve your business. This is also a great way to meet fellow members.
Euthymic Hour. Located at The Pasta House on Delmar, Monday February 15, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Stephen Knubley will be discussing and teaching "Professional Website Development". Members learned how to market their practice on the web.
PStL Book Club. Two books were discussed on February 10, 2010, Instant Emotional Healing: Acupressure for the Emotions by Peter Lambrou, discussion led by member Janet Dunlap, Ph.D. and Happier, by Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D, led by member Sheri Rezak-Irons, M.S.W., LCSW.
Executive Committee Meetings. Monthly, every third Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM 7750 Clayton, Suite 310. The board met on February 17, 2010 and discussed ways to keep PStL moving forward.
Manage Care Focus Group. Monthly, every fourth Friday. The next meeting is Friday, February 26, 2010, 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM at St. Louis Wellness Center, 425 Marshall Ave, 63119. If you have any questions about manage care or if you can offer answers about manage care come join other members to discuss your thoughts and concerns.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141. A group of members met on March 2, 2010 and discussed concerns about the business aspects of their practice.
PStL Book Club. Located at 6500 Marquette, 63139. Members met on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The book discussed was Parenting From the Inside Out, by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.. The discussion was led by member Rosemary Procopio Strembecki, LCSW.
PStL Book Club. Located at 6500 Marquette, 63139. The next book club meeting is Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The book discussed will be Parenting From the Inside Out, by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.. The discussion will be led by member Rosemary Procopio Strembecki, LCSW.
Directory Mailing Party. Sunday March 7, 2010 at 2:00 PM until all the directories are labeled and ready to be mailed. Hosted by Steve Franklin at his office located at 6829 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116. We finished getting the directories ready for the mail in record time. Thank you to everyone who helped.
Executive Committee Meetings. March 17, 2010, Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM 7750 Clayton, Suite 310. All members are cordially invited. This is a good way to get to know how your organization runs and to have a voice in planning up-coming events.
Euthymic Hour. Members met at the Pasta House off of Delmar on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM to hear Jennifer Abel, Ph.D and Barbra Danin, LMFT discussion about "Treating Anxiety Disorders".
Manage Care Focus Group. Monthly, every fourth Friday. The next meeting is Friday, March 26, 2010, 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM at St. Louis Wellness Center, 425 Marshall Ave, 63119. If you have any questions about manage care or if you can offer answers about manage care come join other members to discuss your thoughts and concerns.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Members met on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141. This is a great place to get suggestions from other members who have succeeded in areas of maintaining their private practice. Please join next time if you have a question or think that you can help others get their practice to thrive.
Euthymic Hour. Located at The Pasta House on Delmar, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Phoebe Cirio, M.S.W. and she presented "Freud 101".
Executive Committee Meetings. Monthly, every third Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM 7750 Clayton, Suite 310. The board met on April 21, 2010
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141. Members met on May 4, 2010 and discussed many business concerns.uthymic Hour. Located at The Pasta House on Delmar, Monday, May 3, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. This was the last Euthymic Hour until the fall. Mark Schwartz, Psychologist, D.Sc. presented "Treatment of Disorders of Intimacy".
PStL Book Club. Located at 6500 Marquette, 63139. The next book club meeting is Wednesday, May 12. Please contact Bill for meeting time. The book discussed was "Conversations With God" by Neale Donald Walsch.
Executive Commitee Meeting Monthly, every third Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM 7750 Clayton, Suite 310. The board meeting was held on May 19, 2010.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141. Members met on June 1, 2010 and discussed many business concerns.
Psychotherapy Saint Louis Annual Meeting. Friday, June 11th, 2010. We were able to elect next years board members, including a new current President and a new president-Elect as well as a new Membership Chair. Thank you to Bill and Linda Wing for welcoming us at their new office location, The Relationship Center.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141. The next meeting is on July 6, 2010.
PStL Book Club. Located at 6500 Marquette, 63139. The next book club meeting is Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Please contact Bill Kuntz, M.S., LCSW, Lic. Psych. for meeting time. The book discussed for this date will be "The Intimacy Factor" written by Pia Mellody. The discussion will be led by Bill.
Events 2009
Euthymic Hour. Wednesday, January 21, at 6:00 PM and for ONE time only Located at Northwest Coffee, 8401 Maryland (corner of Maryland & Cramden) . "Speed Networking" given by Patti Bitter. Members worked on their "30 second commercial" while enjoying each other's company.
Executive Committee Meetings. Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 225 S. Meramec Ave., Suite 404T. Discussion about the organization and upcoming events for PStL.
Directory Mailing Party. Sunday, February 8th, 1:30 pm . We had a great turn out for our directory mailing. We had a great mix of new members and long time members, which helped to keep the conversation flowing and a great time was created.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, St. Louis Bread Co., Ballas Rd. between Ladue and Olive. Next meeting is on March 3rd.
Executive Committee Meetings. Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 225 S. Meramec Ave., Suite 404T. All members are cordially invited. This is a good way to get to know how your organization runs and to have a voice in planning up-coming events.
Euthymic Hour. Wednesday March 18, 2009. "Mind/Body Interventions and Self-Care: Yoga, Meditation and Energy Work", presented by member Renee Davidson, LCSW.
Euthymic Hour. Thursday April 30th, 6:00 PM located at Pasta House in University City, 8213 Delmar. "Collaborative Multi-System Divorce Interventions" presented by member John Borders, M.S.W., LCSW.
Executive Committee Meetings. Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 225 S. Meramec Ave., Suite 404T. All members are cordially invited. This is a good way to get to know how your organization runs and to have a voice in planning up-coming events.
Manage Care Focus Group. The first meeting of this group met on Friday May 22, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at St. Louis Wellness Center, 425 Marshall Ave, 63119. If you have any questions about manage care or if you can offer answers about manage care come join other members to discuss your thoughts and concerns.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141, June 2, 2009. The new location was a great success.
Annual PStL Meeting. Friday, June 5th, 6PM-8PM at Gwin Stewart's office, 425 Marshall Rd. St. Louis, MO 63119. Enjoy time with the President-Elect, Ari Holtz and our retiring President, Linda Hermann along with your fellow colleagues of PStL. Hear about everything we have accomplished in the past year and what is planned for the future of PStL.
Manage Care Focus Group. Friday June 26, 2009 at 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM at St. Louis Wellness Center, 425 Marshall Ave, 63119. Members discussed issues revolving around Managed Care.
Executive Committee Meetings. Wednesday July 18th, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM, which was hosted by member Diane Kopp.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Tuesday July 7th 8:30 AM, Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141. Members enjoyed supporting each other with their business endearvors.
Manage Care Focus Group. Friday,July 24th at St. Louis Wellness Center, 425 Marshall Ave, 63119. Members discussed their concerns and questions about Managed Care.
Executive Committee Meetings. August 12th, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM at Diane Kopp's home please call (314) 721-2134 to RSVP. All members are cordially invited. This is a good way to get to know how your organization runs and to have a voice in planning up-coming events.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141, September 1st, 2009, Do you have a burning question about the business side of your practice and want to bounce it off some colleagues? Do you have trouble knowing how to market your practice? Or do you just want to get out of the office and have some coffee, network with colleagues, and exchange an idea or two? Come have a cup of coffee and join the discussion.
Manage Care Focus Group. The next meeting is Friday, August 28th at St. Louis Wellness Center, 425 Marshall Ave, 63119. If you have any questions about manage care or if you can offer answers about manage care come join other members to discuss your thoughts and concerns.
Peer Consultation Group. The next meeting is Friday August 14th, from 8:30 AM - 10:00AM at Counseling and Assessment for Behavioral Health, 655 Craig Rd. Suite 318. This group is open to all who are supervising others for licensure.
2009 Mailing Party. Saturday September 12, 9:00 AM. John Borders hosted the mailing party at Kids in the Middle. Members had a great time catching up with one another's practices while stamping envelopes. We were able to get the mailing packets finished in record time.
Euthymic Hour. Wednesday September 16th, The Pasta House in University City, 8213 Delmar Blvd. 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Our first topic for the fall of 2009 is "Treating Couples", given by fellow member, Linda Wing, LCSW.
Open House. Sunday, October 11th, 3PM-5PM, 1200 South McKnight Rd. PStL had a great turnout for the Open House. A good combination of newer members, hopeful members and long-time members were there to learn more about the organization and each other. Thank you again, Diane Venker for opening your home to all of us.
Executive Committee Meetings. Monthly, every third Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM at Diane Kopp's home, October 21, 2009. Please call (314) 721-2134 to RSVP. All members are cordially invited. This is a good way to get to know how your organization runs and to have a voice in planning up-coming events.
Recession Support Group. Friday, October 30, 8:30 AM- 10:00 AM at Gateway Psychotherapy Associates, 141 North Meramec Ave. Suite 305.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141, November 3, 2009. Members discussed ways to enhance their practice.
Euthymic Hour. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at The Pasta House in University City, 8213 Delmar Blvd. 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. "Conducting Therapy with Diverse Groups", presented by Michael Deal, MA, LPC and Gladys Smith, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CCMHC, M.A.C., Chief Petty Officer in a Naval Reserve.
Executive Committee Meetings. Monthly, every third Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM 7750 Clayton, Suite 310 B, November 18, 2009.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, Provisions, 11615 Olive Blvd.,63141, December 1, 2009.
NEW PStL EVENT... DECEMBER SOCIAL. Thursday, December 3, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at The Pasta House on Delmar. The December Social was a great success! We had many new members and renewing members mingling and getting to know each other. Thanks to Susan Cassimatis for her hard work on this.
Events 2008
Euthymic Hour. Wednesday, January 16, 6:00 PM- 8:30 PM, Northwest Coffee, 8401 Maryland (Maryland and Crandon). PStL's Annual "Speed Networking" Event. Another great event! We had an abundance of new members and renewing members. Coffee and camaraderie were enjoyed.
Directory Mailing Party. Sunday, February 10, 1:00 - 3:00. A combination of new members and renewing member joined to mail out our 9th Annual Directory. Camaraderie and good eats were enjoyed by all.
Euthymic Hour. Wednesday, February 13, 6:00 - 7:30 PM "Got Gottman?...The Sound Relationship House in St. Louis", presented by PStL's treasurer, Richard Boswell at Parker's Table, 8137 Maryland Ave.
Executive Committee Meeting. Wednesday, February 20th 8:00-10:30 AM. 225 S. Meramec Ave., Suite 404T. Executive Meetings are the best place to get to know PStL in more detail.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Tuesday, March 4th, 8:30 AM, St. Louis Bread Co., Ballas Rd. between Ladue and Olive. Members learn new savvy ways to improve their practice.
Euthymic Hour. Thursday, March 13, 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Parker's Table8137 Maryland Ave. "Trauma and Mourning" presented by fellow PStL member, Diane Jacobs Kopp, MSW, LCSW. Thank you to Diane for providing this topic in a time of need.
Executive Committee Meetings. Wednesday, March 19th, 8:00-9:15 AM. 225 S. Meramec Ave., Suite 404T. All members are cordially invited. This is a good way to get to know how your organization runs and to have a voice in planning up-coming events.
Euthymic Hour. Monday, April 14th, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, "Neurofeedback, How to Balance the Brain", presented by a new member, William Collins, Ph.D. Parker's Table, 8137 Maryland.
Executive Committee Meetings. Wednesday, April 16th, 8:00-9:15 AM. 225 S. Meramec Ave., Suite 404T. All members are cordially invited. This is a good way to get to know how your organization runs and to have a voice in planning up-coming events.
Executive Committee Meetings. Wednesday, May 21st, 8:00-9:15 AM. 225 S. Meramec Ave., Suite 404T. All members are cordially invited.
Annual PStL Meeting. Friday, June 6th, 6PM-8PM at Gwin Stewart's office, 425 Marshall Rd. St. Louis, MO 63119. This was a nice evening filled with business as well as connecting socially with colleagues. Our new board President, Linda Hermann, LPC, NCC is motivated to keep PStL moving forward.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, St. Louis Bread Co., Ballas Rd. between Ladue and Olive. August 5th. This is a great place to learn new business tactics.
Executive Committee Meetings. Wednesday, August 20th, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 225 S. Meramec Ave., Suite 404T.
Annual Recruitment Mailing Party. Saturday, September 6th, 9:00 AM till ? 121 W. Monroe. John Borders hosted this event at Kids' in the Middle. Members enjoyed talking with each other, while preparing envelopes for the recruitment mailing.
Euthymic Hour. Tuesday, September 16th 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM. "Addiction as a Spectrum Disorder", given by member Ed Koslin located at Parker's Table, 8137 Maryland.
Executive Committee Meetings. Wednesday, September 17th, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
Open House. Sunday, October 5th, 3PM-5PM, 1200 South McKnight Rd. PStL had a great turnout for the Open House. A good combination of newer members, hopeful members and long-time members were there to learn more about the organization and each other. Thank you Diane Venker for opening your home to all of us.
Euthymic Hour. Wednesday, October 22nd, 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM, "Cultural Competence " given by member, Sheri Ardekani, LCSW.
Executive Committee Meetings. Wednesday, November 12th, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Board Members and other PStL members discussed important issues of the organization.
Euthymic Hour. Monday November 10, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, "Biz Buzz: Tax Considerations from Corporate Structure to Retirement Planning", Located at Parker's Table, 8137 Maryland.
Business Issues Consultation Group. Monthly, first Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM, St. Louis Bread Co., Ballas Rd. between Ladue and Olive. January 6th.