Hi there, my name is KK! I'm a dually trained professional with a background in both sport and clinical psychology. I've been in and around high performance environments my whole life, so I know what it's like to have a championship mentality. Now, I find a lot of joy in helping people become the champion of their own lives. Want to learn more? Reach out today....
Are you just f-ing tired? A car accident left you emotionally paralyzed. An assault shook up your life. A recent medical diagnosis or crisis has you questioning what's next. All the "why" questions are flying through your head and the constant noise is driving you nuts. You want things to make sense. You want to feel like yourself again. Most of all, you want to go back in time to the thing that changed your body and do everything in your power to prevent in from happening. The problem is, no on...
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Our practice provides a compassionate space to individuals struggling to find or maintain a meaningful balance . Our focus is to help individuals heal and become aware of their inner strengths. Our specialties include: Anxiety, PTSD, Stress, Depression, Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation. Treatment options: DBT , EMDR and Neurotherapy. We promise to support you as you are. We know treatment isn't a "one size fits all" thus, our goal is to tailor treatment modalities to fit your needs withou...
I work with people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change—people who want to feel confident, connected, and in control of their lives. Many of my clients are seeking support for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. My goal is to help you move toward a healthier, fulfilling version of yourself. Many of my patients are readers. When desired, I suggest novels that offer insight, perspectives, or emotional connectio...
Are you feeling lost or unsure where to start? Or maybe you've been on your journey for some time and feel like you've tried everything. Do you feel like you've lost a part of you and aren't sure how to cope with it? I understand that starting and maintaining your healing journey can feel confusing or overwhelming. Let's take a deep breath and take that next step toward healing together. We are all individuals with unique experiences which are meaningful to us and as such, therapy should be c...
With 10 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), I utilize evidence-based therapies to help clients change maladaptive behaviors, heal from trauma, develop personal strengths, and overcome barriers. I help clients learn cognitive restructuring and behavior modification techniques to release their personal power, making change operational in their everyday lives. I address physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual issues through...
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 enjoy working with students who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress related to life stressors and transitions. My approach to therapy is client-centered and uses a humanistic lens drawing upon person-in-environment theory. I offer a supportive space to talk through life's challenges and practice coping skills when life throws you curveballs. I believe that you are at the center of your experience, and you are the expert of your own life. I also believe that you are impacted by ...
I’m so glad you found your way here. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself—no need to have it all together or worry about judgment. In therapy with me, you’ll meet the real me—no stuffy, old-school psychoanalyst vibes here. I’m not “better than” anyone, and I don’t expect you to show up in any particular way. Whether you’re here to work through trauma, navigate family dynamics, heal from intimate partner violence, have a kiddo to get into therapy or just focus on...
Katherine is a warm and engaging therapist who values honesty and transparency in her interactions with clients. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and find joy in their lives. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process and works closely with clients to create a customized treatment plan that meets their unique needs. Having recovered from her own eating disorder, Katherine is able to bring a unique level of empathy and understanding to every session. Cl...
College life can be exciting but also overwhelming. There are so many things to juggle and academic pressure, social challenges, and future concerns often come up triggering anxiety. I have a lot of experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help college students manage their anxiety and perfectionism, and develop healthy coping strategies. CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I often help college students identify the negative thought patterns ...
My commitment to you is to always meet you where you are, to work closely to gain an understanding of your goals, and help you implement the necessary skills and interventions to achieve those goals. ​ I pride myself on being "all in" for my clients: being fully present, understanding people's journeys, and seeing where they're coming from and where they're headed. Solving problems and celebrating progress—these are the steps we'll take together on your journey....
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...
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...
Hello and welcome to your mental health journey! A few things to know about me: 1) The people that thrive with me usually say that they are tired of talking about their feelings and want to learn what to do with them. 2) I've very hands on. I enjoy participating in conversation and taking an active role in sessions. 3) I am bilingual so if you like to use Spanglish or prefer to hold whole sessions in Spanish, then I can provide the space for that. 4) I work hard at providing a safe, non judg...
Our Collinsville, Illinois office location is a quick ten-minute drive from downtown St. Louis. We offer appointment availability seven days a week and can provide up to two or three appointments per week, if needed. Our other offices are located in Lake in the Hills, Schaumburg, and St. Charles, Illinois. Two current therapists at Owens Counseling can offer telehealth services across the Illinois/Missouri state line (Lori Kaniewski and Michael Peila). Our Collinsville office is part of a large ...
As your therapist my goal is to help you work through whatever is in the way to the life you’ve always envisioned, and redefining what is possible. The “work through” part is not just talk therapy; it will include incorporating EMDR therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems therapy, also known as parts work), attachment theory (EFT), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), somatic approach - all of which are wholistic methods that allow to attend and process on three levels: body, emotions, and min...
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...
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...