About Us

Tim Bizelli

MSE, LPC, ACS, Owner

I have an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies from Urshan College, a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from Missouri Baptist University, and a Master of Science in Counselor Education from Missouri Baptist University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri for 13 years and has met the requirement and is recognized as a Missouri State approved Counseling Supervisor. I have has served professionally in community, mental health, and rehabilitation agencies since 2002. I have a strong passion to help facilitate change in the lives of individuals through strong counseling theory that is bible based

Joy Bland

LPC

Before pursuing a degree in counseling, Joy was a middle school teacher for over 15 years. Meeting an individual’s needs in a more holistic manner was very important to her, so she pursued and earned a Master of Arts in School Counseling from Missouri Baptist University (2020) Her concentration was in Clinical Mental Health (CACREP).

Joy’s career in education allowed her many opportunities to work with individuals who were experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem issues, life transitions, anger, and grief. Joy’s focus has always been to help those around her feel heard, supported, and empowered. She has worked with students ranging from kindergarten through college age.

In her therapy, Joy often utilizes the methods of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT), and Solution Focus Brief (SFBT). But she can be eclectic in her approach. She works hard to adapt her style and strategies to accommodate the personal needs of the individual and/or group.

Qualifications:

· Middle school teacher: >15 years

· Pre-license: Missouri/

· School: Missouri Baptist University

Types of Therapy:

· Adlerian

· Christian Counseling

· Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

· Family Systems

· Gestalt

· Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

· Solution Focus Brief (SFBT)

Modality:

· Individuals

· Groups

Linda Luecke MA, LPC

Therapist

Linda graduated from Lindenwood University with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. and Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She has counseled individuals, couples, and families at two private practices for over 21 years. Prior to working in private practice she worked for the State of Missouri as an employment counselor and Catholic Family Services in the School Partnership Program working with children and their families.

Linda uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and faith-based (biblical perspective) approaches in treating a variety of issues. These issues include: generalized anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, workplace stress, and marital and family communication challenges. In her journey with clients, she is compassionate, encouraging, and patient as they focus on hope and healing, and transformation from adversity. Linda is fully committed to helping clients improve their overall well-being.

Her personal highlights include receiving an outstanding achievement award and director’s recognition in the St. Louis County Probation and Parole Job Placement Program, growing and leading a St. Peters LeadShare business connection group, volunteering with her son for four months at the St. Louis Area Foodbank during the early stages of the pandemic, and participating in Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child’s Shoebox Ministry the past five years.

When Linda is not seeing clients, she enjoys reading, swimming, doing jigsaw puzzles, lunch with girlfriends, and summer vacations with her husband and teenage son.

Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, UMR and Medicare.

Private Pay on request.

Linda Luecke is supervised by: 

Tim Bizelli LPC license # 2005038700.

Dr Chris Miller

LPC 

Dr. Chris Miller has been a counselor in the community setting for 21 years.  Chris holds the following degrees.  PhD Cultural Studies, Certificate of Advanced Studies, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Masters Degree in Counseling and Human Development.  Chris has taught and lectured on the graduate and postgraduate levels.  Chris is very pleased to offer an ethical approach to counseling with the best intent at all times.  Chris believes in the power of language to help us create and recreate our narratives in such a way that life is most satisfying.  Chris works with a range of adults and considers you as the most important person who really knows your life. Chris will be helping adults in the Tim Bizelli LLC practice hoping for the opportunity to help you change and craft your own life and narrative. 

Dr. Paul Daniel Buford

LPC 

aul Daniel Buford has a Batchelor of Theology from Texas Bible College, a Master of Arts in Theology from the Graduate School of Concordia Seminary, a Master of Arts in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Regent University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Education and Supervision from Regent University.

Dr. Buford has served professionally in mental health agencies and private practice since 2011, and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri since 2013.

He joined the Tim Bizelli Counseling LLC in February of 2023 and is thankful to be carrying out its passion for coming alongside people and helping them on their life journeys.

While Dr. Buford focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), he uses an eclectic mix of therapies to best meet his clients’ needs.

Trina Ward 

MSW LCSW