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....
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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...
Beginning therapy can feel like an intimidating experience. We have this idea of an unknown place where a stranger makes us open up about some of our deepest innermost thoughts… and then what happens? I get it. I’ve had those same thoughts about beginning therapy. But, what if I told you therapy doesn’t have to be hard or intimidating? I believe therapy should be rewarding and even fun (for real)! As your therapist, I will support you as we uncover what it means to have a life worth living and f...
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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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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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....
Dr. Reschke is a licensed psychologist who works with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and adjustment. Dr. Reschke uses a flexible individualized approach depending on the client and on the presenting issue. Frequently, she employs a cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approach to assist her clients in developing coping strategies. Dr. Reschke sees clients for both short term therapy to address specific current difficulties, as well as longer term ther...
I am a licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience working with adolescents and adults. While I see a diverse group of clients, I do work with many members of St. Louis' academic community, including professors, graduate students, administrators, and physicians. I also see undergraduates and older high school students. One of my areas of specialty is complex interpersonal concerns, whether within a relationship, a family or a workplace. My treatment style is warm, thoughtful ...
I address common concerns like anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and trauma while working with the LGBT+ community and First Responders/Emergency Services. They can benefit from learning techniques such as Mindfulness/Meditation, CBT, EMDR, and CORE Communication Skills. Clients seek both conversation and structure in sessions to understand, develop, and maintain adaptive behaviors towards their specific goals. My goal is to assist individuals in understanding, processing, and developi...
Anxiety!, Stress!, pressure to conform and hide who you are can be so exhausting. Whether you are neurodivergent, autistic, queer, gender expansive, or experience multiple intersections of being marginalized, the last thing you need is to be told how to conform to systems of oppression that don’t value you. If you are longing to really be known and celebrated for who you are, let’s talk and work together so you have the nourishing environment in therapy where you can experience the healing and g...
I prioritize seeing a holistic view of a person. I find joy in helping assist individuals find their meaning and finding balance in every aspect of their life. Whether that's physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or spiritually. I find it to be a great privilege to listen to someone’s story, and for the past eight years I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and young adults for experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and overall life transitions, especially when it comes ...
I’m a licensed psychologist with specialty training in exposure therapy for OCD and anxiety disorders, evidence-based trauma treatments, and transgender and queer healthcare. My passion is engaging in short-term, collaborative change processes with people—helping them make their lives bigger and more fulfilling, while providing the skills to better weather the stresses of life. It’s a hard world to live in for many of us, and I believe one of the best things we can do is get connected to the peo...
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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...
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...