Hi, I am Reina Baez, a bilingual (English /Spanish) licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I believe that healing happens in connection—with ourselves, with others, and with the narratives we carry. I am licensed in California, Georgia, and Missouri. My work is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and the belief that change is always possible, even when we feel stuck or without hope. It is my job to hold onto hope until you can feel hope for yourself. I work with individuals and couples, spe...
Balestra Family Counseling is a private practice located in downtown Clayton. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, OCD, and a variety of life stressors. I use an integrative/eclectic and person-centered approach while offering a supportive and judgment free space. I approach clients with empathy and authenticity and aim to give you an opportunity to feel heard and seen. I would be honored...
I enjoy working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, stress, generational trauma, family conflict, relationship concerns, intimacy, cultural identity, and life transitions. As your therapist I will meet you where you are by providing an empathic and non-judgemental environment. As a first generation Latina, seeking support for mental health was considered taboo – It was the typical “fear-based, avoid your feelings, Te voy a dar una razón para que llores” Hispanic home, so I get...
Does your past still haunt you? Maybe you've been in an abusive situation, and you’re building a new life, but you struggle with the echoes that interfere with your world now. Your emotions are all over the place, you check out or shut down, and it doesn’t quite make sense to you or to those around you. The internal chaos is sometimes invisible to others, but the pain is real and you feel isolated and alone. You want to learn how to climb out of this but don’t know how. You too can experienc...
Do you ever feel like you are reliving the same script but with a different cast? Often, we play out the same dynamics across relationships without noticing how the same conflicts and chaos show up time and time again. I enjoy working with clients to recognize these patterns and collaborate towards striking a balance between empathy and boundaries. As a counselor, I aim to be with you in that discomfort and offer guidance in the process of letting go....
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I work with children, adolescents and adults who come with a range of concerns. Many are challenged with depression, anxiety and/or relationship concerns. For many, a history of trauma is at the root of their struggles. Working together to better understand the origin of one’s symptoms can foster healing and growth. Those with a history of trauma have much to gain from such an approach....
From the very beginning, with sensitivity and compassion, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space in which you can express thoughts, feelings, dreams, and desires that you may feel unable to share elsewhere. I believe that constructive change occurs when we work collaboratively to develop insight into your current struggles; only then can we find ways to help you move forward. I have experience and interest in working with people with anxiety, trauma histories, and relationship issue...
Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and trained as a Dance/Movement Therapist. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Development from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay and a dual Master of Arts Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Columbia College Chicago. She is also a Clinical Supervisor supporting interns and provisionally licensed clinicians. Amanda believes in holistic healing using a dynamic and creative approach to psychotherapy to help h...
Hello! Are you struggling with generalized anxiety or social anxiety? Do you have excessive worries that control your daily functioning? Are you an athlete struggling with anxiety and perfectionism? Are you going through a major transition/adjustment in your life? Having family issues? What about acculturation? Dealing with 1st generation American issues with parents or 1st generation college student concerns? Struggling with career issues? I can help. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Co...
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 over 30 years of experience helping people find balance in their day to day lives. I have spent the majority of my practicing helping those who struggle with general mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and substance use. I have spent a lot of my career working with students as interns and as an adjunct professor. My practice approach is solution focused and works with your strengths. I integrate a total wellness perspective to help you reach your goals....
What is outpatient counseling? Our mental health is important in every stage of life, from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. It affects how we think, feel, act, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Major life events, traumatic experiences, and even stress can significantly impact our ability to successfully function at seemingly easy daily tasks. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, then outpatient counseling may be for you. Outpatient counseling can help children, adults...
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...
I have a set of tools that can help you live a fuller life, one with more depth and vitality. Many people I work with have been in therapy before and learned cognitive or mindfulness skills that, while helpful, don't seem to go deep enough. Maybe this is true for you, too--in spite of all your best efforts, you still feel anxious and depressed, struggle with obsessive thoughts, or feel stuck in old patterns. I can help you get to the root of your problems instead of just looking at the surfa...
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...
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...
Lately you’ve been feeling down. Maybe you're having trouble sleeping, eating, or isolating and every day feels like a struggle. Perhaps you’ve been feeling nervous, maybe even for no clear reason, and it’s making it hard to focus or function well. Some people even feel like their mind has been playing tricks on them - like having extraordinary experiences where you’re seeing or hearing things others don’t seem to see or hear. Or perhaps those scary moments from your past seem to be getting bigg...
At Ember Mental Wellness, we are dedicated to nurturing healing, connection, and resilience for our clients—helping them reclaim their valuable voice in this world. We offer compassionate, inclusive, and evidence-based mental health care that honors the unique journeys of every individual and family we serve. Through accessible therapy, collaborative support, and a steadfast commitment to emotional well-being, we strive to create a safe and welcoming space where all people can grow, thrive, and ...