Are you tired of feeling "not like yourself?" Life is not always easy. We come across challenges in our daily lives that are hard to cope with, causing us to feel stuck, confused, overwhelmed, or on edge. Transitions, such as going to college, starting a new career, or becoming a parent, can be welcome changes but can also be hard to manage. My background in both Social Work and Child Development gives me a unique, holistic perspective that informs my practice. I particularly enjoy using my know...
Emily Lanspa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work at Saint Louis University with a specialization in children and youth and a background in psychology. Emily has worked in school and clinical settings, providing mental health therapy and social-emotional skill building to children and adolescents. Her clinical specialties include trauma, stress and anxiety, d...
At Buchheit Counseling LLC, all of our providers utilize a somatic approach to EMDR called Natural Processing. You can learn more about Natural Processing at naturalprocessing.org. We have found that this approach is highly effective for treating a variety of struggles because, among other things, it helps the nervous system better discern safety from danger. This assistance extends to conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and more....
David Chism Counseling LLC specializes in working with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity issues, dissociation, PTSD, etc. The practice is welcoming of LGBTQ+ individuals and has a special emphasis in working with neurodivergent clients. The owner and clinician, David Chism, is autistic and prefers using bottom-up processing modalities like EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, and somatic techniques as that is what he's found helpful in his own healing journey....
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I help my clients become more confident, contented, and true to themselves, while decreasing unhelpful approaches like worry, inaction, bottling emotions, people-pleasing, and avoidance in all its forms. My clients have recognized that, despite their academic and other successes, something is wrong: their old ways of coping are hitting their limits; their challenges are harder to manage; their interpersonal relationships are fewer and shallower than they'd like; painful thoughts keep resurfacin...
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After working at a local university for eight years, I'm now my own boss to allow greater flexibility in our work together. No modules to complete before you get to schedule an actual appointment. No session limits each semester--except those set by the insurance company, if applicable. I'm open to addressing whatever is on your mind and am comfortable with a variety of issues and concerns. Most people come in to talk about things that keep them up at night, thoughts and feelings that preven...
As a therapist, I use my background in art and psychology to help you explore your thoughts and emotions on a deeper level. Through my direct, honest and compassionate approach, I go on a journey with the client to uncover the root of their current struggles and to develop adaptive coping skills. I treat adolescents and adults suffering from a mental illness. My background is treating primarily eating disorders, trauma, dissociation, self injury, anxiety and depression. I am a registered art t...
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Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master’s degree from the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis and dual Bachelor degrees in Social Work and Spanish from the University of Northern Iowa. Sarah works with adults and older teens struggling with depression, anxiety-related disorders, PTSD and other trauma-related disorders, grief, stress, adjustment issues, women’s issues, and relationship issues. Sarah helps those who aren’t feeling like ...
Who I Work With: I work with adults, adolescents (aged 10 and up), families, couples, and non-traditional partnerships. Areas of Focus: My expertise lies in addressing various areas, including relationship concerns, codependency, attachment issues, exploration of family dynamics, support for adult children of alcoholics (ACA), identity development, assistance during life transitions, and career-related matters. Therapy Perspective: Therapy is a space where you can truly be seen and heard, ...
Compassionate Counseling St. Louis offers therapy for anxious college students. You’re juggling your classes, your clubs, your job, your internship applications, and you barely have time to just stop and think. When you do - if you do - you feel this pressure to do more. Because if you’re not doing as much as possible, maybe it means you’re failing, and maybe it means you’re not proving yourself and proving your worth to others. College anxiety, overwhelm, and perfectionism is super common...
My practice is focused on working with adults 21+. I am especially suited for PHD/graduate students, faculty, and university staff. My professional experience is wide-ranging allowing me to treat clients with a combination of perceptivity, insight, and compassion....
We, as counselors, are committed to offering compassionate, wise care to help with life’s challenging relational problems. We specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an evidence-based modality of treatment highly effective for work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. In our work, we strive to bring hope and restore security and peace within key attachment relationships. We believe in the possibility of real and lasting change because we see our clients grasp it every day....
I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years, helping people overcome feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. I am a certified EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) therapist and specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma and other adverse life experiences. I believe in using a holistic, integrated approach to help people overcome barriers in their lives as part of whole person car...
When you’re in college, anxiety can sneak up on you fast. One minute you’re managing, and the next, you’re overwhelmed, burned out, and wondering why everything feels so much harder than you thought it would be. Maybe you're putting tons of pressure on yourself to be perfect. Maybe your motivation is gone, or you’re stuck in a loop of overthinking and self-doubt. I specialize in helping college students work through these exact challenges. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavi...
Finding a therapist who is "the right fit" is so important! Having graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2008 and having worked there for 7 years as well, I understand the challenges that students at elite universities can face - academic stress, perfectionism, anxiety, self-worth, family pressures, relationship issues, worries about the future, all the existential questions that can arise in the midst of new experiences, and more. If you are hurting and looking for help, yo...
I am a licensed professional counselor who works from a client-centered approach. My goal is to provide a warm and compassionate environment where you can feel safe to share and process your experiences. I think of counseling as a place to gain greater insight and self-awareness around core beliefs. I will work with you to identify patterns of maladaptive coping and learn healthier ways to cope with life's challenges. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology from Saint Louis University a...
College can be a time of incredible growth—and sometimes, deep struggle. I’m here to walk alongside you through the complexities of life, relationships, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re wrestling with anxiety, navigating the pain of grief or loss, feeling stuck in patterns of anger or disconnection, or simply trying to make sense of your place in the world, you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize in helping students work through emotional and relational challenges rooted in experien...