About Alternatives ---
Alternatives Counseling has served individuals and
families in the metro-east area since 1991. Our skilled
professional staff know every person we see has value
and strengths, no matter what personal challenge they
are facing. It is our mission to assist each person in
bringing about the positive change they seek. We are
dedicated to improving lives, one person or family at a
time. Our professionals utilize their education, specialized
training and experience to make a difference for you.

Our professional staff offer day, evening, and weekend
hours, available by appointment. Our business office is
open Monday through Thursday 9 to 4 and Friday 9 to 1.
"Here's a picture of
the kids -- those
smiles mean the
world!  Thank you so
much for all you did
for our family."

-D.G., former client
Alternatives Counseling, INC.
Contact us:
telephone ~ 618-288-8085
e-mail ~ office@achelps.org
Our Professional Staff:

Donya L. Adkerson, MA, LCPC
Nicole Grimm, MA, LCPC
Melissa McHenry, MA, MS, LCPC
Molly Meuser, MA
Kristen O'Steen, MA, CADC
So what's with the butterfly logo, anyway?

That's our symbol of the positive change
process, which is what Alternatives
Counseling is all about.

Choices.  Changes.  Growth.