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...
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 ...
I love working with individuals that identify with high-masking neurodivergency, particularly in college-aged individuals. This time period offers us unique challenges, which can often be compounded by having a neurodivergent mind that is figuring out how to navigate in a neurotypical world. I believe in empowering ourselves and granting ourselves the skills needed to succeed in a environment that might be challenging otherwise. My main goal is to connect with you, and help you achieve your ...
Hello there! I wish you the best of luck with navigating your newfound independence; handling and meeting expectations for all your different responsibilities and duties; learning to integrate into different communities; and much more. Students in higher education, like yourselves, tend to come to recognize different aspects of establishing a connection to those around them, but more importantly, to themselves. My name is Johnny Kim. I am a licensed clinical social worker located in Saint Lo...
I believe that each of my clients deserves to be protected, valued, and provided with all the necessary support to become the people they strive to be. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor. I earned a Master's in Social Work from the University of Denver. I specialize in working with high-risk youth, women, HIV/Addiction clients, older adults ages 55 and up, and families who are caregivers to older adults. I serve individuals in the Missouri, Colorado, and Illin...
Hello and welcome! Lindsey worked in the Counseling Center at Washington University for over six years before transitioning to private practice. As such, she has first hand experience and knowledge regarding the various struggles and demands that exist in a university setting. She has seen how therapy can be immensely beneficial during times of stress, anxiety and uncertainty. She enjoys working with undergraduates, graduate/Ph.D students, faculty, and university staff. Lindsey is a compassio...
I work with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. I use an approach where we work together to find solutions that match you as a human. The goal is often to help you feel empowered in your life through learning about psychology, yourself, and what tools can help you navigate life. I try to provide a calming space, some humor, and complete openness with each person where they are currently at in their life....
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...
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...
Hello and welcome! My name is Molly Meyerson and I am a Clinical Therapist. I provide individual therapy to children, teens, and adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal struggles, relationship issues, life transitions, among many other challenges. Your goals for therapy are important to me. I believe in a collaborative approach while working with my clients to ensure we are working to create a life that feels valuable to you. Therapy is not one size fits all. T...
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...
With over 16 years of experience as a counselor, I work closely with individuals to help them find their own answers and unlock their potential. I take a solution-focused approach to assist clients in restoring balance, building coping skills, and educating them on techniques and strategies to enhance their own abilities. My expertise lies in working with adults as they navigate various life transitions. I am trained in trauma therapy for both children and adults to help them cope and process...
Hi, I’m Brooke Malensek LPC, a licensed therapist passionate about helping students navigate college life with confidence and clarity. College can be exciting—but also overwhelming, stressful, or even isolating. Whether you’re feeling anxious, unmotivated, stuck in patterns that aren’t serving you, or just need someone to talk to without judgment, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I specialize in helping students manage: Stress, anxiety, and burnout ...
Do you feel like something is missing in your life? Or are you struggling to resolve a problem on your own, even with the help of friends or family? Psychotherapy can offer more than the reduction of psychological symptoms, but change the trajectory of your life. Working together, I can help you challenge unhelpful beliefs, face and contain difficult feelings, better understand yourself and others, cope more effectively, work through ingrained patterns, and become a more whole and authentic vers...
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...
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...
It's my belief to "Keep life simple." Life is stressful enough. Balancing work, family, social life, friends, and relationships can be overwhelming at times. I practice from a harm reduction holistic theoretical orientation. It combines person-centered (respect for autonomy) with CBT/systemic therapy (a critical look at culture and attachments). By identifying wants and needs, I can assist clients with locating triggers and establishing healthy coping skills to alleviate any mental, emotional, o...
Hello! I'm Natasha, and I'm so glad you're here. With over 17 years of experience in psychotherapy, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from all walks of life. My journey began at Lindenwood University, where I graduated at the top of my class, earning honors for my academic achievements. I completed my coursework in under two years, driven by a passion to make a difference in the field of mental health. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in various ...
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 ...