Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Chesterfield

I highly recommend a professional counselor, Mr. Carl Brown, for the Thriveworks online counseling session. As an international student in the United States, I had a hard time balancing my lifestyle in university. By having online counseling sessions with Mr. Carl Brown every other week, he helped me adapt my life in the United States by providing me informative advice. Throughout the online counseling sessions with him, I have learned some valuable life lessons, such as active listening and using "I" statement. With the help of online counseling sessions, I was able to live my life much more confidently. Most importantly, I will be graduating from university next Saturday. Thank you so much Mr. Carl Brown for your help me adapt my life in the United States again! :)

My family’s experience with Thriveworks has been extremely positive. Particularly with Hui Chen Wong. She has been flexible, compassionate, and consistent to work with. Several times she has been able to help my family navigate the mental health system for children far better than we could have done without her. We are very grateful, and recommend her services 100% of the time.

I had an incredibly positive experience working with Michael Merlino. Their empathetic and non-judgmental approach created a safe and comfortable space for me to explore my thoughts and emotions. With their guidance and expertise, I gained valuable insights and practical strategies that have significantly improved my mental well-being. I highly recommend him for their professionalism, warmth, and effectiveness in helping others navigate life's challenges

After having a couple of unsuccessful attempts in working with therapists for my daughter’s unique needs and even being turned away by some that didn’t have experience with what she is dealing with, we tried Thriveworks and started working with Hui-Chen Wong. She had experience in working with kids like my daughter and she has shown marked improvements since working with her for the past several months. Communication has improved and seeing my kid happier and more social has been amazing. She even looks forward to therapy every week! Thank you Thriveworks and Hui-Chen Wong for helping my daughter and our family like no one could before. :-)

I had an amazing experience with my Michael Merlino. His expertise and professionalism were evident throughout our sessions, and he provided me with invaluable support and guidance. Thanks to his compassionate and empathetic approach, I felt heard, understood, and empowered to overcome my challenges. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking top-notch outpatient counseling services.

My experience at Thriveworks has been great. Ari's been so flexible with my schedule and is always there when I need her. She is incredibly compassionate and a great listener. You can tell she has a real passion for her profession and goes out of her way to make you feel validated, heard, and cared for. Would highly recommend Thriveworks and Ari, in particular!

If you asked me how I ended up using Thriveworks in the first place I wouldn’t have a clue. My depression and disassociation was so strong after I lost my younger brother and mother-in-law within the span of a week that I don’t remember much of anything except for telling myself that I needed to go to therapy. I got lucky and my first choice, Hui-Chen Wong, was the perfect fit for me. In some of my first sessions I cried the entire time but Hui-Chen never made me feel ashamed to feel exactly how I felt with absolutely no judgement. She referred me to a psychiatrist who diagnosed my mental health issues which coupled with therapy only enhanced my well being & self compassion. It’s so nice to feel like your therapist is really on your team & not just clocking in and clocking out. After walking through the spiderwebs for over a year Hui-Chen has helped me recenter & refocus my life and I am since in the best place I’ve been in years…like for real. I still find sessions invaluable as I take these humble steps forward in this journey we call life.

We used another location of Thriveworks, virtually, during the pandemic for my middle, with great success. When my oldest started having some issues last fall, we tried virtual, but found they do better with in person. We were able to get in with Ari very quickly, and have seen her weekly, and now bi-weekly since. Ari is open, curious, and not afraid to push, but knows when and how to do so. We have gone from a sullen teen, only giving shrugs, to standing tall, into fashion, and full out belly laughs.

Ari also works with the entire family, not only to gain insight into her patient, but because she cares about us all. When my youngest started displaying some issues this spring, all it took was a text to Ari to fit him in. Like my oldest, we have gone from not speaking, mostly giggling from nerves, to having conversations.

While "my brain hurts" means they did a lot of work that session, they're always ready for more, because it just feels like a friend who is helping them become their best selves.

I know a lot of people who shy away from therapy, sometimes for good reason. Finding a therapist like Ari trump's any of those "good" reasons.

Thriveworks is a great place to get counseling. Michael Merlino particularly is a very non-judgmental listener, trustworthy and open in regards to therapy. I recommend him to anyone

I've been quite blessed going into this! This has been my very first experience going to counseling for anything. I started with Ari back in August (I think?). The growth I've had since then and seeing how that has affected my life in such a meaningful fashion has been extremely rewarding. Engaging and challenging dialogue with someone is my forte. And I couldn't have asked for someone better at the time I needed it than Ari. She's helped sharpen me, assist me in breeching old perspectives on myself, encouraged me to engage in some new ideas, and has prompted me to continue discovering. I'm very thankful I've had her as a counselor, soundboard, teacher, and strong, challenging advocate! It's been a wonderful experience. And one I'm continually enjoying the benefits of!

I would like to say that my experience with Hui Chen has been nothing short of amazing..She takes the time to listen, understand, and provide the feedback to ensure your state of mental health is addressed..Some may think that is always good however, thats not what you always need and the truth is what she provides while being sympathetic and empathetic to her client's needs..She is such a joy and makes things pleasant in the hardest times. I want to say thank you for the opportunity to work with her.

I have a child who has seen Hui for awhile now. I have to say my child is in a much much better place and Hui played a very important role in that improvement. My child was not relating to other therapists or counselors when we first started seeing Hui. It was important to us that it be a good fit between counselor and child for it to work. And it did! Hui worked with my child building trust and working on goals. There was no judgement only support. She acknowledged problems and worked with my child each step of the way. Happy to say my child is doing very well!! She always finds a way to work out a schedule that works with my child (which can be hard). SO very thankful we found her in our greatest time of need.

Ms. Wong is an outstanding therapist. She makes you feel comfortable when you're in her presence, she is insightful, she is knowledgeable, she is friendly and kind, she responds to my emails and phone calls in a timely manner, and she does these tiny things (like turning on your favorite essential oils) that make the visits special. Her professionalism is 110% I couldn't of asked for a better experience.

A very unassuming building which houses many different Counselors. I have been extremely fortunate to have found Jeff Whitfield. I have been seeing Jeff for almost 6 months and every visit has yielded profound guidance and often revelation. He is extremely good at his craft, every visit feels like I am chatting with a friend rather than the intelligent, caring, compassionate and committed professional.

The Thriveworks Group has made everything so easy. Always a friendly, helpful voice on the phone. Whether it is to make or change an appointment. No messy paperwork, billing is seamless.

I am no stranger to "therapy" given my age and life experiences. Seeing Jeff Whitfield has made such a dramatic improvement in my life that I always look forward to my appointments and I have never left after an appointment feeling anything less than "Improved".

I’ve been working with Hui for over a year now and she has helped me get through so many tough times. Thrive works makes it easy to get in contact with her and set up meetings. I always look forward to my sessions.

I was in desperate need to talk to someone and after calling Thriveworks, they had me in within 24 hours to talk with Katy Webb. I LOVE her!!! She is amazing and her schedule is very easy to work with. I've recently had to start bringing my kids, since school is out, and they also love her. She has things for them to do while she and I talk. I couldn't have a better experience and she has truly helped me through a lot. The waiting room is also a huge plus, very comforting and inviting.

Ari has been such a help and joy for me. We can discuss anything and everything. Then she ( and helps me) make connection behind what we discuss and my mental wellness. Always with compassion. Always with healing. Truly look forward to our meetings. Thank you so very much, my friend, Ari.

My counselor was Jenny Prewitt and I can not stress how wonderful and helpful she was during my healing process. She always made me feel comfortable, safe and judgement free. Her approach to treatment is a very calming and relaxing experience She's definitely one of the best therapists I've had, and I highly recommend her!

It is an opportunity to have the individual attention and focus of Dr. Allison Sampson Jackson, an expert in the understanding of and treatment of trauma. She is unusually talented and knowledgeable. She can help us make sense of ourselves as individuals in the context of our experience, however difficult. Yet she focuses on resilience. She sees strengths in us, that helps us build hope for and create an attainable plan for a healthier future. She challenges us to take action, but offers skills to help us do so. In particular, she has excellent suggestions for dealing with difficult people and circumstances. Beyond her brilliance, she is genuine, compassionate, and relatable. I have gained invaluable insights from working with her. I am sending people I care very much about to Dr. Jackson.

Hui-Chen is just so amazing. I've been working with her for 2 years now, she's helped me through a lot over these 2 years and she's so nice. honestly, she's just an awesome person and I love her. I would recommend her so much for anyone who is going through a rough time.