Better sleep for your child and your whole family
Gentle, personalized sleep support from a pediatric nurse practitioner, for babies all the way through the teen years.
What is a sleep training consultant, exactly?
A sleep consultant helps your family understand what's getting in the way of rest and builds a plan to improve it, from short naps and early rising to night wakings and bedtime struggles. Sleep affects every part of your family's health and well-being, and disruptions can show up at any age, from infancy through the teen years.
For families searching for a sleep training consultant near me in St. Louis, Chesterfield, and the surrounding area, Your Village offers sleep support led by a pediatric nurse practitioner and Certified Gentle Sleep Coach. Every plan is customized and agreed upon together, shaped around the whole child and family, so it fits your values and your intuition as a parent.
What brings families to us
Tap anything that sounds familiar. Every child sleeps differently, and these are some of the reasons parents reach out for support.
Short naps & early rising
Maybe naps are over almost as soon as they start, or the day begins well before the sun comes up.
Bedtime struggles
You might spend a long time getting your child to fall asleep, or they need you right there to drift off.
Night wakings
Frequent or long night wakings can leave everyone exhausted. Understanding the "why" is a great first step.
Fussy infants & feeding
Fussiness, GI concerns, or breastfeeding challenges can all affect sleep, and they're worth looking at together.
Nighttime fears & insomnia
Older kids and teens can struggle with fears, insomnia, or sleeping on their own. Sleep support isn't just for babies.
Restless sleep
Tossing and turning, restless legs, or signs of disrupted breathing may need a closer look and the right referrals.
This list isn't exhaustive. If something feels off, trust that instinct and reach out.
Is sleep support right for your family?
Check anything that sounds familiar. There's no wrong answer. This is just a starting point for the conversation.
Check a few boxes above to see where to go from here.
Still deciding? A few things worth knowing
- ✓Your first visit starts with listening to your family's story
- ✓Plans are customized and agreed upon together
- ✓You choose the pace and frequency of follow-ups
- ✓Reaching out, even just to ask questions, is never a wasted step
What to expect
Your first visit is all about listening to your child's story and your family's goals. From there, we'll create a customized plan together and check in regularly as you put it into practice.
- Initial visitAbout 60 to 75 minutes
- What we reviewYour story, goals & all things sleep
- Getting startedInitial homework, if helpful
- First follow-upYour customized plan, 30 to 60 minutes
- Ongoing check-insWeekly, in person or virtual
- AgesInfants through teens
- ApproachGentle & family-centered
- PaceYou choose what feels supportive
- Extra supportDaily diary review & messaging
Insurance & rates
- In-networkAetna, Anthem, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR
- Diary review & messaging$50/week (not covered by insurance)
Questions about scheduling or costs? Reach out and we'll talk it through together.
Why we look at the whole family
Sleep affects everyone in the house, so every recommendation considers the whole child and family system. Sometimes that means reassurance that a behavior is normal, sometimes it means a closer medical look, and always it means a plan that fits your family. We'll help you set realistic expectations, advocate with other providers when needed, and trust your own intuition, because you know what's right for your family.
What sets Your Village apart
One team, every specialty
Speech, occupational therapy, behavior support, and more work together under one roof, so your family isn't coordinating across separate offices.
Play Village
A dedicated, non-clinical play space where kids build skills and confidence outside of a typical therapy setting.
Insurance-friendly
In-network with major carriers including UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, UMR, BlueCross BlueShield, and Cigna, with private pay also available.
Plans built around your child
Every evaluation and treatment plan is shaped around your child's specific needs and your family's goals.
You're not just a client here
Your Village STL was built on community and real relationships. Families and providers work together, with your child at the center of it all. Whatever your child or family needs, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Get Started
Three simple steps to get started
Reach out
Fill out the form below and share a bit about your child and what's on your mind.
Schedule your evaluation
We'll find a time for your child's evaluation, about 2 hours, and answer any questions about pricing or what to expect.
Begin sessions and parent training
Start one-on-one sessions and hands-on parent training, with frequency based on your child's evaluation and goals.
Meet your behavior analyst
Stephanie Merker
Stephanie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst licensed in Missouri, with a master's degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. Over more than 20 years in the field, she has worked in homes, clinics, and schools, and she's excited to return to her true passion: early intervention with young children of all abilities.
Her approach uses Natural Environment Teaching (NET), which weaves learning into a child's everyday surroundings so new skills are meaningful and carry over into daily life. She believes families are central to the process, and that teaching parents to use ABA strategies leads to more successful outcomes. Stephanie lives in St. Louis with her husband and two kids, and in her free time she loves traveling, reading, and volunteering at her kids' schools.
Frequently asked questions
Sleep visits are in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and UMR. Optional daily diary review and messaging support is $50 per week and isn't covered by insurance.
We support sleep concerns at every age, from infancy all the way through the teen years.
No. Every plan is customized and agreed upon together, using a gentle approach that considers your child, your family, and what feels right to you.
The initial visit lasts about 60 to 75 minutes. We'll talk through your child's story, your goals, and all things sleep. Depending on your situation, you may leave with some initial homework, like small changes to try or books to introduce.
Either. After your initial visit, follow-ups can be in person or virtual, and you're always free to choose the pace and frequency that feels most supportive.
Yes. We support children with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorder, whose sleep often benefits from a more tailored plan.
As a pediatric nurse practitioner, we can help identify concerns like restless sleep or sleep-disordered breathing, make the appropriate referrals, and help you advocate with other providers.
Reach out. We're happy to talk it through before you commit to anything.