I help my clients become more confident, contented, and true to themselves, while decreasing unhelpful approaches like worry, inaction, bottling emotions, people-pleasing, and avoidance in all its forms. My clients have recognized that, despite their academic and other successes, something is wrong: their old ways of coping are hitting their limits; their challenges are harder to manage; their interpersonal relationships are fewer and shallower than they'd like; painful thoughts keep resurfacin...
Emily Lanspa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work at Saint Louis University with a specialization in children and youth and a background in psychology. Emily has worked in school and clinical settings, providing mental health therapy and social-emotional skill building to children and adolescents. Her clinical specialties include trauma, stress and anxiety, d...
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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...
Karen utilizes non-judgmental and empowering approaches that focus on helping individuals access internal strengths to cope with life's difficulties. She works based on the belief that each person is unique and possesses a distinct wisdom that, when accessed, allows for powerful healing. Karen offers unconditional support for improved wellbeing while actively challenging behaviors that may hinder progress. Interventions specific to clients' needs are regularly reviewed in order to provide tools ...
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 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....
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At Buchheit Counseling LLC, all of our providers utilize a somatic approach to EMDR called Natural Processing. You can learn more about Natural Processing at naturalprocessing.org. We have found that this approach is highly effective for treating a variety of struggles because, among other things, it helps the nervous system better discern safety from danger. This assistance extends to conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and more....
I work with persons of all genders and marginalized identities with my specialty area being helping survivors of sexual and relationship violence address posttraumatic stress symptoms. In addition to that work, I also help many clients address their depression, anxiety, life stressors, childhood trauma, sexual health, and relationship/family dynamics. Since my work primarily addresses trauma and sexual topics, I am very intentional about cultivating an LGBTQ+ affirming and inclusive space. Pleas...
I address common concerns like anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and trauma while working with the LGBT+ community and First Responders/Emergency Services. They can benefit from learning techniques such as Mindfulness/Meditation, CBT, EMDR, and CORE Communication Skills. Clients seek both conversation and structure in sessions to understand, develop, and maintain adaptive behaviors towards their specific goals. My goal is to assist individuals in understanding, processing, and developi...
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...
Are you seeking to live a fuller life less encumbered by stress, anxiety, or self-doubt? Psychodynamic and emotion-focused therapy is a supportive and nonjudgmental process that allows us to develop a deeper understanding of how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by our experiences. Through this work we can foster greater self-awareness, enhance our ability to tune into and regulate our emotions, and become more empowered to live authentically and purposefully in the present, e...
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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. Sound familiar? Imagin...
I specialize in working with teens and young adults who feel overwhelmed with anxiety and self-criticism and are struggling with a draining desire to be perfect. I am a good fit for families who understand that therapy is often a long-term commitment....
We are a leading mental health and wellness center in the St. Louis area providing innovative, evidence-based treatment to all people regardless of age, gender identity or expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, or ability level....
Katherine London Kientzle (she/her, they/them), MA NCC LPC CCTP, RYT, EDMR-I, has been practicing as a licensed professional counselor for over 12 years in the St. Louis Metro area. Her areas of focus are trauma, pediatrics, and working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Ms. Kientzle is especially passionate about assisting transgender clients navigate gender-affirming therapies and helping people achieve their full potential. Education & Training: BA- (Developmental Psychology): University of Missou...
Finding yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burnt out? Does depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem hold you back? Are you struggling with relationship concerns, parenting challenges, or trauma? We know experiencing these challenges can impact every area of life. It is uncomfortable and can leave you feeling like life has become unmanageable. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. True healing is possible. Our goal at Goal Driven Counseling is to increase access to quality ment...
Struggling with More Than Just Stress? College brings unique challenges, and it's not just about managing symptoms. You might be: - Feeling the pressure to succeed and meet high expectations - Dealing with constant transitions and uncertainty about the future - Experiencing anxiety, perfectionism, or a sense of disconnection - Struggling to find meaningful connections or a sense of belonging - Wondering if there's something deeper beneath the surface that's been missed If you've tri...