Jama Anthony-Petter, LCSW

Jama Antony-Petter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Open Arms Wellness, Ballwin with over 30 years of experience walking alongside individuals and families as they navigate life’s most difficult moments. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or relationship challenges, Jama is here to help you find your footing and begin a path of intentional healing and growth.

Jama provides in-person and virtual counseling services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Her approach is client-centered, warm, and supportive—designed to meet you exactly where you are. She specializes in helping clients move through life transitions, emotional challenges, and difficult relational dynamics with increased self-awareness, clarity, and resilience.

Specialization: Anxiety & Depression ADHD & Autism Spectrum Support Childhood Behavioral Concerns Trauma, PTSD, & Grief Parenting Support & Family Transitions Divorce, Blended Families & Co-Parenting Self-Esteem, Social Skills & Peer Relationships Life Transitions (retirement, loss, new roles) Women’s Issues & Caregiver Stress Spirituality & Personal Meaning School Challenges & Learning Differences Marital & Premarital Counseling

Therapeutic Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Client-Centered & Person-Centered Therapy Compassion-Focused Therapy Strength-Based Counseling Family Systems & Family-Marital Therapy Psychoeducation & Mindfulness Trauma-Informed Approaches