Our Team

Dr. Lena Pearlman, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Clinical Director

Dr. Lena Pearlman holds a Masters of Social Work (MSW) as well as a Doctorate degree in Holistic Natural Health. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Missouri. Lena has been a practicing social worker for 20 years. In addition to working privately, Lena has worked with children and adults in various settings including in-patient and out-patient hospitals, sub-acute rehabilitation centers, forensic treatment centers, and is considered an expert witness within the legal system. She has had extensive experience helping individuals cope with acute, terminal, and chronic medical problems. Dr. Pearlman is a member of the Missouri Society of Clinical Social Work, the Employee Assistance Professionals Association, and the National Organization of Forensic Social Workers. Dr. Pearlman is the author & creator of Stay Here: Your Personal Journal To Staying Present, Mindful & Grateful Every Day.

Dr. Bryan Pearlman, EdD, LMSW

Life Change Specialist, Mental Performance Coach, Educator & Mediator

Dr. Bryan Pearlman holds a Doctorate of Education (EdD) from Maryville University, a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) from Louisiana State University, a Master’s of Education (MA) from Lindenwood University, and a Bachelor’s of Education (BA) from University of Missouri. He is a former school principal & teacher, a keynote speaker, and an adjunct professor. Bryan is the author of two books, Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics and Whatever It Takes For All Students To Succeed In School and Life. He is also the co-founder and a board member of the mental health non-profit Distinguished School of Mental Health & Wellness. Bryan utilizes a customized approach to helping people to become the best version of themselves by focusing on the client’s present state and where the client wants to go in the future. This approach includes: goal setting, mentoring, skill building, coping strategies, coaching, educating, and communicating. Bryan works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to progress in their day-to-day lives, school, careers, and relationships with a focus on achieving balance. His approach features specific targeted action resulting in a positive change. Bryan also works with competitive athletes on mental performance. He is certified by the Missouri & Illinois Supreme Court to provide conflict resolution services for divorce, parenting, and other civil matters.

Rebecca Dougherty, LCSW, C-MHIMP 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Rebecca holds a Masters Degree (MSW) from Washington University’s Brown School and is a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.  Rebecca has been in the field of Social Work for over 20 years and has shares her time in medical and academic settings. She works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Her areas of focus include: working with academic and medical professionals, physician residents, first responders, as well as patients and caregivers who are actively experiencing a chronic illness or acute medical crisis.  She uses a variety of evidenced based theoretical treatment approaches that incorporates the client’s own inner strengths and resiliency into real life solutions.  Rebecca’s areas of practice and intervention include: integrative medicine, crisis intervention, stress mitigation, coping with a chronic illness, and adjusting to life stages and stressors, including loss. She is an adjunct faculty member at Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work and provides post masters supervision for licensure candidates. She is also the mental health specialist for the Missouri Disaster Medical Assistance Team (MO-1 DMAT), and the Regional Critical Incident Stress Management Team; and uses her crisis intervention, emergency preparedness and debriefing skills in the academic and clinical environments.

Matthew Pearlman, MSW

Director of Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

Matthew Pearlman holds a Master’s of Social Work degree (MSW) from Saint Louis University, and a Bachelor’s of Social Work degree (BSW) from Lindenwood University. Since age 11, he has been a journalist interviewing the top athletes, entertainers, and celebrities from around the globe; Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz, Usain Bolt, Kevin Durant, and thousands more. Additionally, Matthew is the author of three books which feature many of his interviews; That’s Great Advice: Advice from Pro Athletes for Kids, Written by a Kid, Talking MMA: What a Teen Reporter Learned from the World’s Top Mixed Martial Artists, and Backstage and Behind the Scenes: What a Teen Reporter Learned from Rock Stars and Performers. Still following his journalistic endeavors, he conducts daily interviews on his YouTube show, “Backstage and Behind the Scenes”. Matthew’s experiences have given him a wealth of experience and knowledge in marketing, as well as social media.

Precious Doll, Office Coordinator

Precious Doll holds an Associate Degree from Saint Louis Community College. Since a young age, Precious has had a passion for helping and listening to others. Whether it is a listening ear or helping hand she has always been there. Precious’s experiences have given her a wealth of knowledge in managing an office with a focus on providing top quality customer service. It is her desire to provide excellent care for not only her colleagues but all of the individuals who enter the office.