Hello my name is Velma Bell, Founder and President of BIW Counseling since 2017. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Missouri and Illinois. I am a social worker, a therapist and trauma survivor. I am Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 trained, Acceptance, Commitment Therapy (ACT) Intermediate trained and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I am an alumni of the Brown School of Social Work and currently an Adjunct Instructor in the mental health concentration at t...
We are a counseling center with two locations that specializes in treating trauma, not just through talk, but by working with the entire body to heal life's everyday traumas as well as life altering ones. These can result in anxiety and depression following events such as car accidents, death or divorce. Some also experience chronic illness from assaults, abuse or childhood neglect. Some clients may not know the source of their stress but they know they need support in making life changes. Our r...
I have a passion for working with people who want to live more fulfilling lives with a more genuine connection to themselves and others. My clients feel more empowered in their actions and relationships instead of letting their unhelpful thoughts and behaviors take over, while growing a more accepting and compassionate perspective towards themselves. It’s always a good session when my clients feel challenged and motivated to work towards their goals between sessions. I believe that much of th...
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, & Professional Life Coach based in St. Louis - here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my patients’ well-being and strive to provide excellence in counseling and psychological services catering to their needs. Since 2008, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. While going above and beyond to help them through all...
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Hello! Making the decision to begin therapy is an important investment in your quality of life. I can help you understand and transform painful and confusing experiences. I specialize in treating relationship distress, emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse and gaslighting, depression and anxiety, and trauma recovery. It is my passion to support clients toward feeling freer, happier and more at peace. I am licensed in both MO and IL. I accept Anthem/BCBS, United Healthcare, Aetna and Cigna, as...
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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...
Hello! I am a mental health therapist specializing in life transitions, depression, anxiety, and identity formation. If you find yourself experiencing any of the above, as well as any struggles with motivation, productivity, or just *feeling less than great and unsure why or what to do about it,* we might be a perfect fit!...
The clients I serve are often in a significant moment of transition and are unsure what the path forward looks like. They are seeking clarity, as well as relief from their symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression....
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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Austin Wilmot, MSW, LCSW is a child and adult psychotherapist in private practice with advanced training and experience working with a range of individuals, including college students. He earned a Master of Social Work from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, and completed the Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program at the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute, as well as a two-year clinical program with their Schiele Clinic. His approach ...
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...
Let's just be honest... young adulthood is rough! This period in life is often characterized by identity confusion, low self-esteem, difficulty regulating emotions, behavioral concerns, and many more challenges that the average young person isn't equipped to handle on their own. I definitely didn't know what to do when I experienced these hurdles as an adolescent and young adult. To this day, I still have to ask for help every once in a while! If you are beginning the process of finding help for...
Your incredible potential as a human being is the single most valuable thing on earth. Your ability to love, heal, and grow is unmatched. So often we find ourselves trapped by overwhelming emotions, traumatizing experiences, and impossible expectations. Whether you find yourself needing support during a difficult time of transition and change or have struggled with mental wellness for years, my job is to come along side you and help you find the freedom you were made for. In my practice, I cr...
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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...
My passion is to uncover the misunderstood topic of Mental Health. I am passionate and have a love for God’s people that has led me to my ministry in counseling. I reveal God’s love and compassion for the hurting and stuck through counseling. One of my devotions is building on the strengths of my clients. I like to create a haven for release, hope, change, and well-being. I want to meet my clients where they are and support their specific intellectual, spiritual and mental needs. One of my ...