About
Erika Ottolini, MEd, LPC
Welcome! My name is Erika Ottolini, and I am the Founder and Lead Therapist at Artemis Counseling. After several years working in nonprofit and other clinical settings, I founded Artemis Counseling in 2014 in line with the values of Artemis the archetype from Greek mythology - the protector of children and of the family dynamic.
At Artemis Counseling, we view our role in our work with teens, adults, co-parents and families as that of advocates, confidantes and champions. Individuals and families often come to us during a time of transition, such as life stressors, family conflict, parental separation or divorce, at a time when they are likely experiencing feelings of hopelessness, fear, frustration and loss. Our down-to-earth, accepting, nonjudgmental and empowering approach allows us to meet our clients where they are and help them create and navigate a path forward. Ultimately, our goal is for our clients to achieve their own goals, and our greatest joy is watching them soar and lead lives where they feel empowered, heard, connected and filled with hope.
Utilizing my extensive training in cognitive therapies, psychodynamic psychotherapy and co-parenting work, I work with individual teens and adults, families and co-parents who are experiencing the following:
Adjustment disorder
Anxiety
Behavioral issues
Depression
Difficulty with transitions
Family conflict
Family reunification
Grief
Relationship issues
Low self-esteem
Spiritual conflict
Interested in scheduling a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if I can help? Contact us.
Erika Ottolini is a trained mediator and collaborative professional with the Collaborative Family Law Association of St. Louis. She serves as a Divorce Coach walking coparents through the marital dissolution process in a non-adversarial and non-litigious process. She also serves as a Child Specialist meeting with the children of families going through a collaborative divorce to bring their voice to light. She has been an active member of the Collaborative Family Law Association of St. Louis (CFLA) since 2018. She currently serves on the Board of the St. Louis collaborative group. If a collaborative divorce is of interest to your family, please schedule a consultation. You may also visit the CFLA website at https://stlouiscollaborativelaw.com/.
About
Holly Hamilton, MSW, LCSW
My name is Holly Hamilton and I am a Senior Clinician at Artemis Counseling. I earned my Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Kentucky and a Masters in Social Work from Saint Louis University.
While in college, I worked as an after-school leader, which is where I found my passion to work with kids and their families. After moving back to Missouri in 2015, I held a position presenting over 1400 child abuse prevention lessons to children throughout St. Louis City and County schools. I then worked with an agency to implement applied behavior analysis services to those with on the autism spectrum. During graduate school internships, I worked with two different city schools as a school social worker. While there, I cultivated welcoming and trusting relationships with students to connect them and their families with appropriate resources to meet basic needs. I also oversaw a variety of social skill therapy groups for students ranging from Kindergarten- 6th grade and implemented curriculum specific to the needs of the different groups. Prior to coming to Artemis, I worked as a school-based therapist where I provided one-on-one therapy services to early childhood and elementary-aged students including social-emotional regulation and crisis intervention.
I have training in various modalities including play therapy approaches, art therapy techniques, and attachment theory. I work with early childhood aged kids, school-aged children and families who experience the following:
Adjustment disorder
Trauma
Anxiety
ADHD
Depression
Grief
Low self-esteem
Relationship issues
About
Madeline Carril, MSW, LMSW
My name is Madeline Carril. I am a clinician at Artemis Counseling. I earned a Bachelors in Elementary Education from Saint Louis University and a Masters in Social Work from Washington University-St. Louis, MO.
Before transitioning into the field of counseling, I taught in the St. Louis area for four years in both public and private schools. During my time as an educator, I was often drawn to social emotional learning and would create and hold space to support students as they processed their emotions in a safe, non-judgmental environment. This experience led me to pursue a career as a therapist. While completing the Masters program, I worked with families during traumatic experiences and supporting their transition to care. Also, served as an intern therapist at an agency that works with children, youth, and families and provided family and individual counseling to clients in all age groups. This led to the enjoyment in working with a diverse group of clients and developing a strong therapeutic alliance with each of my clients.
Prior to coming to Artemis full time, I worked with a group that supports and empowers adolescents at social emotional based camps helping them navigate the transitions and relevant issues of their age group. My experience includes multiple modalities such as cognitive therapies, family therapies, and emotion focused therapy. I work with individual adolescents, young adults, and with parent support experiencing the following:
• Adjustment disorder
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Depression
• Difficulty with transitions
• Family conflict
• Grief
• Relationship issues
• Disordered eating
• Low self-esteem
About
Mary Downey-Jones, MA, LPC
My name is Mary Downey-Jones. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for several years. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Washington University and received a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Missouri Baptist University. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I genuinely value the importance of building rapport with clients and supporting clients in finding a therapist they feel is a good fit for them based on their individual treatment needs and goals. I believe in the inherent resilience of the human spirit and embrace a strength-based lens when working with individuals who have experienced trauma as well as other challenges and stressors. I strive to help my clients engage and enhance their capacity for introspection, reflection, and self-awareness and to better understand and navigate their past, present, and future, allowing them to feel empowered and hopeful despite the trauma and hardships. I promote and embrace the practice of mindfulness and gratitude, the value of human connection and the importance of finding meaning in one’s life.
I utilize person-centered, cognitive behavior therapy, existential therapy, Equine Assisted Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to guide my practice. I have worked with children, teens, and families who have experienced:
Depression
Self-harm
Anxiety
Anger management
Eating disorders
Sexual abuse
Physical abuse
Family trauma
Interested in scheduling a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if she can help? Contact us.
We’re Hiring!
Are you a clinician with a passion for working with teens and families? We are hiring for junior and senior level clinicians interested in diversifying their practice, working with a collaborative team, and growing their skills in co-parenting and reunification work. Interested clinicians are asked to email a resume, cover letter and three professional references to artemiscounselingservices@gmail.com.
