Craig Ambegoda 

636-357-5644

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 "We are in the business of healing, growth, and change."

- Dr. Dawn Shelton

Craig Ambegoda is a current Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Intern who is proficient in working with systems as well as individuals. He is slated to graduate in 2025 as a PLMFT.

Craig has experience working with psychological trauma of various forms. He is a Crisis Counselor who consistently works with young and at-risk clients. The scope of practice involves providing immediate mental health assistance to those who struggle with PTSD, CPTSD, psychosis, addiction, suicidal/homicidal ideation, and behavioral disorders. As a former army veteran, he also has experience assisting military members who struggle with in-service trauma.

Craig believes in the power of systems and that relational discord can lead to problems in the system's individuals. Therefore, the bonds between people can become clients to an extent. Thus, Craig believes in treating the relationship as much as any individual. When functional, any positive relationship is priceless.

Craig believes in a trauma-focused approach, and that the mind, body, and soul are connected. Therapy is one avenue of healing, but there may be many other roads to travel. He takes a Solution-Focused approach to identifying clients' and systems' strengths and resources. He believes that anyone can make incremental growth and changes over time, but that it is often necessary to dive into the realm of the inner mind to heal the wounds of the past.

Craig believes in creating a compassionate, safe, and understanding environment for clients to express all thoughts and feelings. The function of a therapist is to guide, not to fix. Therefore, you are meant to discover the power within yourself to make all the positive changes in your life you need.