Amaranth Counseling, LLC
Healing the Past for a Better Future
All Ages Served, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Crisis Past & Present
Patty Caldera, MSW, LCSW and owner of Amaranth Counseling works with individuals, children, families and couples who are in need of therapy for Traumatic events, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, ADHD, Marital Problems and other mentally and emotionally disturbing experiences. We specialize in Brain Based Therapies such as RRT (Rapid Resolution Therapy), SPECT Imaging Analysis, EMDR Therapy, Gestalt Couples Therapy and cutting edge natural alternative therapies in order to help clients cope with and move beyond the problems that are holding them back. At Amaranth Counseling, we focus on helping clients heal yesterday’s wounds in order to build hope for a better tomorrow.
I feel strongly that people are not the evidence of their circumstances or diagnosis. People are much much more than a group of behaviors or symptoms and should be respected as such. Therefore, I am rarely accept insurance assignments as they require full disclosure of your personal information and in many cases are subject to the determining of your future insurance eligibility. I will happily provide you with receipts for you payments to submit to your insurance company at your convenience.
I would be honored to have the opportunity to earn your trust and provide you the best therapeutic experience possible. I love my job and I truly enjoy working with people who are ready to make the investment of time in themselves to optimize their lives.
Education/Training
I received my Masters of Social Work from Saint Louis University and have diverse clinical experience in working with clients of all ages. I dearly love providing proven therapeutic interventions to my clients.
Bio
Hello, I am Patty Caldera and I am a brain based therapist. I believe that if your brain is not in it's best condition, then your life will not be either. I personally trained with and was certified by Dr. Danial Amen, world renowned brain SPECT Imaging Psychiatrist and ADD/ADHD expert in Reston, VA. As a result I can offer in-depth Amen Brain Testing and evaluation to help you find your best working brain function through lifestyle enhancement.
My Therapy Dog Rudy (in photo) occasionally makes appearances in my office at the request of my clients. I find pets help us de-stress & heal in ways that go beyond human understanding!
My clinical expertise includes: Master Certification in RRT, EMDR for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Behavioral techniques for Attention Deficit Disorders for children and adults, military family issues, sexual assault victims, victims of crime, Brain system analysis through SPECT imaging, women’s issues, and Christian family therapy. I incorporate many therapeutic interventions to optimize my client’s recovery and well being. As a former private school and special education teacher, I believe in the importance of working closely with children and adolescents. Additionally, I am a veteran of the US Air Force who served as a Tactical Aircraft Mechanic and I have unique first hand knowledge of the challenges facing military families, service members & returning veterans. After the Air Force, I previously worked as a special education teacher, regular education teacher, MSW for the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office for Victim Services, and had another private practice therapy office in Illinois.
RRT is the most effective therapy for the treatment of traumatic events that I have experienced and find it faster, gentler & more effective in bringing you back to the life you desire in as little as one session!
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) treatment has been around for 20+ years and has had high success rates in helping those suffering from traumas of their past to recover in record times. EMDR is rated as a category "A" therapeutic treatment for PTSD.
In addition I have been trained in and quite often use Gestalt Marriage therapy for couples having life difficulties. This communication based therapy is considered the best scientifically proven method for helping couples weather the rough storms of married life.
Memberships
NASW(National Association of Social Workers), RRT Master Certified, EMDRIA(Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, IATP(International Association of Trauma Professionals).
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, credit cards & some insurance
License:LCSW, MO
Helpful Links
 Use of therapeutic Essential oils in therapeutic business:
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Non-Profit organization providing PTSD services free to all US veterans:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Grief and Loss
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Addiction
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Hypnotherapy
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Adolescents
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Adoption
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Life Transitions
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Anger Management
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Loneliness
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Marriage Counseling
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Play Therapy
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Children's Counseling
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Chronic Illness
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Premarital Counseling
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Couples
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Relationship Issues
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Depression
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Religious Counseling
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Divorce
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Domestic Violence
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Eating Disorders
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Stress Management
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Educational Therapy
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Trauma and PTSD
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Women's Issues
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
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Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD)
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Board-Certified Pastoral Counselor
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Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (NBCCH)
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Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA)
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Diplomate, Pastoral Psychotherapy
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EMDR Approved Consultant (EMDRIA)
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
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Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
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