Biographies
CLINICAL THERAPISTS
Rose Bernardez, MSW, LCSW
Clients Served: Children and Adolescents
Specializations: Play therapy and Group therapy
Rose is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and received her MSW from University of Missouri-St. Louis. She worked as a visiting therapist for children in St. Louis Public Schools and looks forward to working with this population again. Rose is passionate about helping clients to develop tools and skills to cope and deal with everyday life. She is committed to creating a warm and safe environment where clients feel secure and supported. Rose is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and works out of the Wildwood Office, 2634 Highway 109, Suite E, Wildwood, MO 63040.
Angela Cook, MSW, LCSW
Clients Served: Individual, Family and Couples Therapy
Specializations: Mood Disorders, Stress Management, Adolescent Issues, Relationship Enhancement, Sexual Issues and Attention Deficit Disorder
Angela Cook has extensive experience working with children with ADD/ADHD but she also treats broader adolescent issues, both individually and in group settings. In addition, she treats adults and the elderly, utilizing cognitive-behavioral, reality and eclectic modalities. Angela joined Provident in 2000 and works primarily out of our Jefferson County location, 3675 W. Outer Road, Suite 203, Arnold, MO 63010.
Anita D. Cohn, MSW, LCSW
Clients served: Teens, Adolescents, Adults, Individuals, Families and Couples
Specializations: Adult and Child Trauma, Abuse, Relationship Issues, Grief and Loss, Family Systems Affected by a Loved Ones Addiction(s).
Anita is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience working with those experiencing trauma, PTSD, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, parent-child relationship problems, addictions (substance abuse and eating disorders) and women’s issues.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Webster University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from St. Louis University with a focus on Children and Families.
She relates well to teens, adolescents and adults through warmth and acceptance. Her approach to psychotherapy is to use her skills to help people develop inner resilience, and the self confidence to direct their own lives. Anita believes growth is possible in a comfortable, accepting therapeutic environment. Anita works at the West Office, 12755 Olive, Suite 115, Creve Coeur, MO 63141; South City Office, 6555 Chippewa, Suite 150, St. Louis, MO63109; and Yalem Office, 2650 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63103.
Michelle Goldstein, MSW, LCSW
Clients Served: Adults, Adolescents, Couples, Families and Elderly
Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Women’s Issues, Relationship Problems, Parent-Child Problems, Marital Conflict, Grief and Loss
Michelle Goldstein specializes in assisting adults and couples address internal and interpersonal problems. Michelle demonstrates a great respect for client’s individuality and develops a personalized treatment plan together with the client, utilizing cognitive, behavioral and family therapy, as well as solution-focused therapy modalities. Michelle has over 20 years experience helping clients to overcome problems and embrace life. Michelle has worked in not-for-profit agencies, EAP settings, as well as private practice offices. Michelle is located in our West County location, 12755 Olive, Suite 115, Creve Coeur, MO. 63141.
Ida J. Grider, LPC
Clients Served: Adults, Children and Adolescents
Specializations: Women’s Issues, Developmental Disabilities, Oppositional Behavior, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Co-Dependency, Grief/Loss, Bipolar, Job-Related Issues, Depression and Self-Esteem Issues, Anger and Stress Management
Ida J. Grider is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified School Counselor with 15+ years of experience at Provident, Inc. and Lindbergh School District. She works with individuals, families, couples and groups; and is comfortable dealing with both children/adolescents and adults. Ida works at our West County location, 12755 Olive, Suite 115, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.
Leslie (Kevin) Haines, MSW
Clients Served: Adults, Children and Adolescents
Specializations: Adult and Child Trauma, Relationship Issues, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Sexual Abuse, Oppositional Behavior
Kevin completed his bachelor's degree in computer science at University of Missouri-St. Louis. He received his Masters degree in Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis and is currently pursuing his PhD at Saint Louis University.
He has over 10 years of experience working with adults, children and adolescents in the public and private settings and is currently working at our North Park location at 1525 Orchid, St. Louis Mo. 63147.
Rachel Hasper, M.A., LPC
Clients Served: Adults, Adolescents, and Groups
Specializations: Domestic Violence, Solution-focused therapy, cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy
Rachel completed her bachelor's degree in education from the University of Redlands in California. She received her Masters degree in Counseling and Human Development from Saint Louis University and is currently practicing as a licensed as a Professional Counselor for the state of Missouri.
She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and groups covering issues such as: mood disorders, domestic violence, addictions, relationship issues, stress management, and crisis intervention. Rachel has certification in domestic violence and has completed training in solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She currently works out of our West County Office, 12755 Olive, Suite 115, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 and Fairview Heights’ location, 141 Market Place Drive, Suite 206, Fairview Heights, IL. 62208.
Kathleen Haverstick, Med, PLPC
Clients Served: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Specializations: Adult and Child Trauma, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Stress Management, Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Relationship Problems, Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Kathleen is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor who recently joined Provident. Kathleen believes that psychotherapy offers individuals and their families the opportunity to find direction and healing when faced with difficult situations. Kathleen has many years of experience working with those experiencing trauma, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, addictions, eating disorders, relationship problems, depression, and anxiety. She received her Masters in Education for the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a focus on Community Counseling. She works out of the Jefferson County location, 3675 W Outer Road, Suite 203, Arnold MO 63010.
Edward L Jackson, M.Ed, LPC
Clients Served: Adults, Couples, Families, Pre-teens and Teens
Specializations: Mood Disorders, Marital, Parent/Child, Attention Deficit Disorder, Anger and Stress Management, Work Issues, Multi-Cultural Issues
Edward is a Licensed Professional Counselor who recently joined Provident Inc. He worked for 15+ years at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center and also worked extensively as an Employee Assistance Counselor with numerous corporations, craft unions, and municipalities. While he specializes in several areas, he is most proud of his work with Afro-American pre-teens and teenagers, in which he primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioral and rational-emotive therapies. In addition, he is one of two area therapists who conduct chemical dependency counseling for the National Football League. Ed graduated in 1994 from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He is based at the West County Office, 12755 Olive, Suite 115, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 and South City location, 6555 Chippewa, Suite 150, St. Louis, MO 63109.
Rosemary Jackson, MSW, LCSW
Clients Served: Individuals, adults, children, couples and families.
Specializations: Depression, anxiety, parent/child problems, grief and loss, relationship problems, self esteem issues, attention deficit disorder, anger and stress management, women’s issues, job related problems, adoption.
Rosemary Jackson is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. She works with a variety of clients - individuals, adults, families and couples. In addition she works with clients who have a history of trauma and PTSD issues. Rosemary is located at our Yalem Office, 2650 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63103.
Marcy Krems, M.Ed., LPC
Clients Served: Children, Adolescents, and Families
Specializations: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Group Therapy.
Marcy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She is working towards certification at The St. Louis Center for Play Therapy. Marcy has worked with adolescents for 3 years providing DBT individual therapy and teaching DBT Skills Group to adolescents and their parents. Marcy works with clients who have experienced trauma and who are dealing with self-injurious behavior, interpersonal problems and emotional dysregulation.
Marcy attended Miami University in Ohio and University of Missouri-St. Louis and received a BA in Psychology (2006) and a Masters in Education in Counseling and Family Therapy (2008). Marcy is a member of the American Counseling Association. Marcy works at both the West County Office, 12755 Olive, Suite 115, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 and South City Office, 6555 Chippewa, Suite 150, St. Louis, MO 63109.
Larry Marshall Jr. MA, LPC
Clients Served: Adults, Adolescents, Children, Families, Couples and Groups
Specializations: Victims of Sexual Abuse, Sex Offenders, Eating Disorders, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Parent Education, Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management and Couples Therapy.
Larry Marshall is an experienced therapist who believes that psychotherapy can free individuals, couples and families from the oppression of illness and disorder. For more than twenty-five years he has been helping people as they journey to find healing, meaning and growth in their lives. He has assisted individuals seeking freedom from the restrictions imposed by phobias, anxiety and depression. He also helps parents, and families dissolve power struggles and increase communication and connection. He is located at the West County Office.
Craig McIntosh, MSW, LCSW
Clients Served: Adults, adolescents, groups
Specializations: Depression, Men's Issues, Sexual Offenses, Domestic Violence, Relationship Problems, Addiction Recovery
Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that psychotherapy offers individuals a way to find direction and meaning in the difficulties they face in life. He has over 13 years of experience helping people recover from crisis, resolve painful emotions, and go on to create meaningful, healing relationships.
He works with people struggling with depression and anxiety, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, life transitions and spiritual questions. Craig also has experience working with sex offenders, domestic violence and those who have experienced long-term incarceration.
Craig currently serves as the Program Coordinator for Provident’s Men Ending Domestic Violence (MEDV) batterer intervention program and is President of the Association of Batterer Intervention Providers (ABIP) in St. Louis. Craig works at our Yalem location, 2650 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63103.
Nancy Mesey, MA, LPC
Clients Served: Adolescents, Adults, Families
Specializations: Group Therapy, Addictions, Mental Health Issues, Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Nancy recently joined Provident, coming from Chestnut Health Systems in Illinois where she worked as a clinician serving the mentally ill, adolescents with dual diagnosis and people in crisis. While at the residential treatment facility, some of the presenting problems were substance abuse, mental health issues, self-harm and suicide ideations. Nancy provided empowerment to the patients by teaching coping and communication skills and ways to increase their self esteem and self respect. In therapy sessions, Nancy teaches core values: respect; hope; empowerment, physical well-being; and spirituality.
Nancy received her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University, has a Certificate in chemical Dependency, and is licensed in the area of Professional Counseling from the State of Missouri. Nancy works at our Arnold Office, 3675 W. Outer Road, Suite 203, Arnold, MO 63010; South City Office, 6555 Chippewa, Suite 150, St. Louis, MO 63109; and West County Office, 12755 Olive, Suite 115, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.
Spignotta Milam, MSW, LCSW
Clients Served: Individuals, Children, Adolescents, Adults & Families.
Specializations: Multi-Systemic Therapy, Anger Management, Parent Education, Social Skills, Anxiety, Parent/Child Conflict, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Self Esteem, Substance Abuse Counseling and Behavior Problems.
Spignotta’s previous experience includes: assisting the Director of Family Haven Homeless Shelter; past Coordinator of Safe Schools; and several years of experience working as a school social worker in Elementary, Middle and Secondary Schools. Previous positions at Provident include: safe school coordinator, substance abuse counselor, and family mental health collaborative therapist. Spignotta works at our North Park location at 1525 Orchid, St. Louis, MO 63147.
Erica Rosen-McGinnis, MSW, LMSW
Clients Served: Adults, Children, and Adolescents
Specializations: Relationship Issues; Self-Esteem and Self-Worth; Stress and Anxiety Management; Depression and Anxiety
Erica Rosen-McGinnis, MSW is a licensed master social worker who works with individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals. Erica utilizes a variety of treatment approaches when working with individuals. Her clinical interests include helping people navigate difficult life transitions, relationship issues, body image issues, and health and wellness concerns. Erica believes that all of her clients possess inherent strengths and have the ability to live a fulfilling and rewarding life.
Erica graduated with her B.A. in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and received her Master’s in Social Work from Washington University’s George Warren Brown School of Social Work (with a specialization in Mental Health). Erica is currently pursuing additional clinical training in the Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program run by the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute.
Margaret Schicker, LCSW
Clients Served: Adults, Adolescents, Children, Families, Couples and Groups
Specializations: Groups, Sex Offenders, Victims of Sexual Abuse
Margaret Schicker, LCSW, has been with Provident since 2002. She holds a license in Missouri and Illinois. She works with a variety of clients including adults and adolescents with mental health disorders ranging from depression and anxiety to victim issues or couples counseling. She also works with mandated clients requiring sex offender, addictions or domestic violence treatment. She is a member of ATSA and MoATSA, drawing upon the research for providing best practices for sex offender treatment and oversees the groups’ programs for Provident. Margaret works at our Central City and South City locations.
Bailey Wahlquist, MA, LCPC
Clients Served: Adults, Individuals, and Groups
Specializations: Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Depression, Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Group Therapy
Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and began working for Provident in 2011. Prior to coming to Provident, Bailey worked in an outpatient community mental health center in Northern Illinois providing individual, family, and group therapy and crisis services to a variety of client populations. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (2006) and Master’s degree in Clinical Adult Psychology (2008) from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Bailey particularly enjoys treating anxiety disorders, as stress and anxiety contribute to medical and health problems. By treating the anxiety, psychotherapy is also improving one’s overall health and well-being. Bailey is located at the Illinois Office, 141 Market Place, Suite 206, Fairview Heights, IL. 62208.
Maria M. Watkins, ATR-BC, LPC (Missouri), LCPC (Illinois)
Clients Served: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Individual, Couples and Families
Specializations: Art therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Psychotherapeutic Approach, Grief Counseling, Anger Management and Social Skills
Maria has been a therapist with Provident since May of 2000. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Illinois and a board-certified Art Therapist with the American Art Therapy Association and the Art Therapy Credentials Board.
In addition to the specializations listed above, she is also experienced in dealing with children who have been abused and those recovering from trauma, depression and anxiety. She also provides support to parents whose children have ADHD and other emotional/behavioral disorders. Her work experience is broad, ranging from schools and community health clinics to in-patient and outpatient therapy agencies. Maria works primarily out of the Arnold Counseling Office, 3675 W. Outer Road, Suite 203, Arnold, MO 63010.
Jessica Williams, MA, PLPC
Clients Served: Adults, Adolescents and Children
Specialization: Mood disorders, Anxiety and Phobias, Family issues, Parenting and Blended Families, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Bereavement, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Chronic Stress, Coping with Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, and Support for Caregivers
Jessica practices therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She has a passion for helping others, whatever their challenges may be, from coping strategies to goal-setting, organization, relationship issues, family issues, divorce, and parenting, just to name a few. She has extensive experience working with children and adults who are developmentally disabled. She believes in approaching all individuals with an “I can” attitude, because no matter your disability, we all possess the ability to learn, grow, and achieve goals and happiness in life. Jessica has also worked with the elderly in various settings. Jessica’s therapeutic modalities are based on what style fits the client best, as each client is an individual. Furthermore, she strives to meet each client where they are in their situation with an active listening, non-judgmental ear. Jessica works out of the Jefferson County location at 3675 West Outer Rd. Suite 203 Arnold, MO 63010.
Kati Williams, MSW, LCSW
Clients Served: Children, youth, and families
Specializations: Depression, anxiety, grief/loss, adolescent issues, abuse, attention deficit disorder, school based consultation
Kati is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Missouri. She received a Bachelor of Art’s degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Denver and a Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis with an emphasis in direct practice with children, youth, and families.
Kati has worked as a school social worker and homeless coordinator in local area school districts and recently joined the Provident team, working as a PRN therapist in the Wildwood Office, 2634 Highway 109, Suite E, Wildwood, MO 63040.
CASE MANAGEMENT
Gwendolyn Anderson, Clinical Supervisor, BSW
Clients Served: Adults, Adolescents, Children
Specializations: Supervision and case management
Gwendolyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Non-Profit Administration at Lindenwood University. Gwen became a part of the Provident family in October 2007. Previously she worked as a Child Abuse and Neglect Investigator for St. Louis City Children’s Division and a Career Counselor for Nu-Way Truck Driving Training Center.. Gwen believes that helping families to "juggle the many balls that life throws their way" is the key to sustainability. Gwen works at three locations: Central City, 2650 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63103; West County, 12755 Olive, Suite 115, Creve Coeur, MO 63141; and Arnold Office, 3675 W. Outer Rd., Arnold, MO 63010.
Tanjila Bolden, MSW
Clients Served: Children and Adolescents
Specializations: Clinical Case Management
Tanjila is a Master’s level social worker with five years of experience working and volunteering in various social service settings. After completing both her BSW and MSW from the University of Missouri St. Louis, Tanjila worked as a Case Manager for the Department of Social Services in the Jennings Children’s Division and later became a Child Abuse and Neglect Investigator for St. Charles County. Following her work for the State, Tanjila served as the Director of Small Talk Child Care in the City of St. Louis.
In addition to her employment, Tanjila is a dedicated volunteer at Sickle Cell Disease Community Advocates, Inc. serving as the Teen Support Group facilitator. Tanjila believes the situations we are faced with, on a day to day basis, serve to build our character and teach us how to accept a hand up, not a handout. Tanjila works at the Central City location, 2650 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63103; Jefferson County location, 3675 W. Outer Road, Suite 203, Arnold, MO 63010; and North Park location, 1525 Orchid, St. Louis, MO 63147.
Helena Brown, BSW
Clients Served: Adults, Adolescents, Children
Specialization: Case Management
Helena has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Lindenwood University and is currently working on a Master's degree in Nonprofit Administration. A caring individual with a passion for social services, Helena has seven years of experience in the social service field. For six years, prior to joining Provident Inc., Helena was a Children’s Service Worker for the Department of Social Services-Children’s Division, providing services and case management to intact families, foster children, their parents, and delinquent teens.
Her time with Children’s Division enabled her to obtain a vast. working knowledge of the many resources in our community.and experience working with Family Court, Juvenile Delinquency, Probation and Parole, Special School District, police departments and other social service agencies. Helena works primarily out of our
Wildwood Office, 2634 Highway 109, Suite E, Wildwood, MO 63040.
Tameka Brown, BS
Clients Served: Adults, Adolescents and Children
Specializations: Clinical Case Management
Tameka has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Lindenwood University and is currently working on her Master’s in Business Administration. Having worked at Provident, Inc. for over 10 years, Tameka has a variety of experience working with both adults and youth. She is extremely knowledgeable about the available resources within our community and has a dedicated and compassionate approach with all her clients. Tameka works primarily out of the Central City location, 2650 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63103.