Nicole Groves is a licensed counselor with a background in education and mental health. After inspiring young minds as a K-12 educator, she transitioned her passion for helping others into community mental health, then on to private practice. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Grand Valley State University. Nicole then earned her graduate degree from Lamar University. Today, Nicole brings a wealth of experience and empathy to her counseling practice, offering a safe and supportive sp...
If you’re here, it’s probably because you’re ready to make some changes in your life. Maybe you’re struggling to form deep and meaningful relationships. Maybe you’re tired of constantly making to-do lists but never finishing them. Or maybe you’re tired of being plagued by indecision and self-doubt. As a licensed professional counselor, I’ll help you let go of perfectionism, people pleasing and other related anxieties. I’m a perfectionist therapist who loves working with high achievers, anxiou...
Dealing with pain is hard and scary. College can be a stressful and overwhelming time of life. We get that. At Avenues Counseling, we offer counseling in Richmond Heights and Ferguson, for those seeking healing from the pains of life, as well as those seeking personal growth. We exist to offer you a safe, trustworthy place to ask difficult questions, share your life story, and walk with you as you seek restoration. We help when you're struggling with stress, family conflict, anxiety, depre...
Feeling stressed out with classes? Struggling with friend drama? Feeling busy and lonely at the same time? You want a therapist who will actively listen to you while giving you real life support and guidance. You want therapy to feel like meeting a friend for coffee who knows just a bit more about mental health than you. You want to feel like you're achieving something in every session and have confidence in the skill and expertise of your therapist. We're Rachel, Doug, and Nicole. Contac...
Many people are curious about psychodynamic therapy and exactly how it can help them. As a psychodynamic therapist, I prioritize our therapeutic relationship and create a space in which you feel safe to express anything that is on your mind. I emphasize close listening, especially to emotional pain, which tends to come out in the form of anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts. Together we will work to understand symptoms on a deeper level. As a psychodynamic therapist who works across t...
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Our Stories Define Us As we venture into the unknown world from infancy, we encounter a range of emotions and experiences that shape us. Life’s ups and downs can be overwhelming, leaving us struggling to cope. Our individual stories, influenced by these experiences, define who we are today. At Healthy Mind, we believe that by embracing vulnerability and courage, you can share your authentic story in a safe space and begin your healing journey. Our vision is to create an environment where you...
You’re exhausted from navigating a world that wasn’t built for you. Maybe you're burnt out from capitalism, furious at the state of politics, or questioning everything you were taught about success, relationships, or identity. You’ve spent years people-pleasing, shrinking yourself, or trying to fit into spaces that don’t feel right. You want clarity, relief, and a life that actually feels like yours—one where you’re not just surviving, but living in alignment with your values. You don’t need to ...
We are a small outpatient private group psychotherapy practice in downtown Clayton, MO. We offer primary individual therapy sessions for adolescents and adults with a focus on anxiety, depression, life transitions and phase of life concerns, issues specific to the LGBTQ+ community, self-esteem, alcohol and substance misuse and abuse, family of origin concerns, social issues, acculturative stress, trauma, and a wide variety of other presenting concerns....
Working with me, you can expect a therapist that provides empathy and understanding of your experience and perspective while using structured interventions to help you feel better. I follow a model of therapy called TEAM-CBT pioneered by David Burns, MD. My approach to therapy includes self-help assignments for you to practice between sessions to help you resolve the problems you face now and leave you with tools you can use to address future challenges. I also incorporate elements of mindfulnes...
Hey there! Welcome to taking the first step on your path to emotional wellness. I look forward to supporting you. As a former college student myself, I understand the stressors and expectations that come with pursuing a higher education. It can be difficult to navigate various obligations while still trying to stay afloat, both mentally and physically. I’m passionate about empowering my clients to overcome and work through their struggles with trauma, imposter syndrome, life stressors and transi...
I have specialized training in traumatic stress and addiction and use an attachment focused perspective taking special care to understand present difficulties in the context of early relational experiences. As a therapist I believe that symptoms resulting from stressful life experiences can be treated using validated scientific interventions. Addiction can often accompany traumatic stress. In an effort to cope, individuals frequently find themselves trapped by the comforting yet costly effects o...
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, ...
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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 ...
I believe "the right" therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy. Working collaboratively, the client and I create a safe and supportive environment in which the client may address issues and behaviors, explore difficult emotions, cope with life events, resolve conflict, and identify relational patterns. My passion lies in facilitating clients in their journey toward personal growth and self-discovery. My goal is to help others gain control of their lives and inner strength by bet...
My name is Zach Engler, and I am a licensed professional counselor based right here in Fort Collins, CO. I specialize in working with adolescents, college students, and young adults to middle-aged adults who are: looking for change and personal growth, going through life transitions, struggling with anxiety, depression, excessive worry and fatigue, exploring their sexual identity and/or gender identity, struggling with relationship issues, lost and need help finding themselves. The...
Do you or your child display high emotional intensity? Passion and drive for learning? Insatiable curiosity, extreme focus and perfectionist tendencies? Deep empathy and awareness of social injustices and hypocrisy? Fear of trying new things and anxiety about the unknown? Gifted individuals are characterized by their heightened perceptions of self and the world around them, but are often limited in their ability to process their intense reactions and emotions. I understand and can relate to the ...
My name is Jane, and I am a state-licensed counselor available to Illinois and Missouri residents. I am unique because I counsel with my Bible Open, helping clients who want professional therapy with someone who recognizes God's role in healing. Let me help you discover what scripture has to say and what instructions are given to God's people to move through the toughest times. As a Christian therapist, I know God desires to help us overcome our challenges—defeat cognitive distortions, make ...
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...