Counseling Practice – Empower Counseling
At 128 Enchanted Parkway, Suite 205, in Manchester, Missouri, Empower Counseling operates as a private mental health practice serving children, teens, and adults. The practice is led by Julia Luechtefeld, who holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). These dual credentials indicate both advanced clinical licensure and specialized training in child-centered therapeutic approaches.
Services offered include individual therapy, play therapy, couples counseling, and family therapy. The range of offerings allows the practice to serve clients across the lifespan, from younger children who may benefit from play-based modalities to adults and couples addressing relational and mental health concerns.
Luechtefeld draws from multiple therapeutic modalities in her clinical work: play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, and family systems therapy. This variety of approaches reflects a flexible framework oriented toward the individual needs and goals of each client.
Specialty areas addressed at Empower Counseling include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma, stress-related conditions, self-esteem concerns, and relationship difficulties. The inclusion of play therapy among stated modalities and the explicit listing of services for children and teens indicates experience working with younger populations in addition to adults.
Sessions are conducted in person at the Manchester location. Individual and play therapy appointments are priced at $110 for a 50-minute session. Couples and family therapy sessions are priced at $140 for 50 minutes. The practice accepts payment by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa, as well as FSA and HSA accounts. LYRA EAP benefits are also accepted. Superbills are provided upon request for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance carrier.
The practice can be reached by phone at 636-238-1098 or by email at julia@empowercounselingstl.com. The website indicates that the practice believes change is possible when individuals receive appropriate care, and encourages prospective clients to reach out. The year the practice was established is not stated on the website.