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 ...
College can be exciting—but it can also be a lot. Between classes, deadlines, social pressures, and figuring out who you are and what you want, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or like you're falling behind while everyone else seems to have it together. If you're feeling burnt out, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out all by yourself. I work with college students navigating stress, anxiety, identity questions, academic pressure, rela...
My name is Jane, and I am a state-licensed counselor available to Illinois and Missouri residents. I am unique because I counsel with my Bible Open, helping clients who want professional therapy with someone who recognizes God's role in healing. Let me help you discover what scripture has to say and what instructions are given to God's people to move through the toughest times. As a Christian therapist, I know God desires to help us overcome our challenges—defeat cognitive distortions, make ...
My counseling practice, Almeta's Porch Counseling, specializes in providing support to individuals who are navigating life transitions that have significantly impacted their overall well-being, with a particular focus on addressing family conflict. Family conflict can influence your thoughts, behaviors, and actions, as well as how they may have shaped your approach to the world in both the past and present. The coping mechanisms and strategies that once served you may no longer be effective, and...
I am a licensed professional counselor who works from a client-centered approach. My goal is to provide a warm and compassionate environment where you can feel safe to share and process your experiences. I think of counseling as a place to gain greater insight and self-awareness around core beliefs. I will work with you to identify patterns of maladaptive coping and learn healthier ways to cope with life's challenges. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology from Saint Louis University a...
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I am a licensed psychologist offering online therapy in 39 states. I am an integrative psychotherapist and bring curiosity, warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to the therapeutic relationship. I consider societal and cultural influences while helping clients to explore their relationship/intimacy issues, sexuality, identity, struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns. I take a sex positive approach and am attuned to the needs of poly, non-monogamous, open, ...
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....
I believe in the strengths of the clients who come to me for therapy; I want them to experience successes along the way and find belonging in the spaces they inhabit, whether those are current spaces or new ones they create. Key to those successes are elements of confidence-building, personal structure, reflection, and a sense of belonging. Q. Why are you interested to be listed on Thriving Campus? A. In addition to being a licensed psychotherapist I'm also an adjunct professor at a local u...
People think you have it all together, but they have no idea how much you struggle. Feeling exhausted and ashamed, your self-esteem sinks lower by the day. You feel like an imposter. Your success feels fragile, and being overwhelmed plagues you. You feel disconnected and isolated from family and friends but have no clue how to repair those relationships. I help clients learn techniques to lessen suffering, and explore what a meaningful life means to them. Together, we will unravel your story. A...
There are times in life when you feel stuck, sad, angry, or indifferent. In these times, it is helpful to have a non-bias party be a mirror on your journey to becoming the best version of you that you can be. There are also times when clients have identified that familial traditions have held them captive or even hindered their growth. Processing those things will help you to identify the best path for you as you move forward to your big picture. I would love to assist you on that journey of bec...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health in June 2021 from Northwestern University. In the four years I have been practicing as an intern and licensed counselor, I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, phase of life issues, trauma, communication issues, and relationship difficulties. I view therapy as a collaborative experience, with clients and their counselor working together in their therapeutic journey. I st...
I endeavor to create a context of genuine connection and understanding, where we can explore your unique experience and work towards a more fulfilled life. Together, we can examine your values, beliefs, and patterns, and find ways to align them with your deepest desires. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and rooted in a belief in your innate resilience and potential. I hope to help you develop greater acceptance of yourself and find meaning in your position in life. My approach blends...
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...
I have been in practice for 45 years, helping individuals, couples and families. My approach is rooted in family systems, attachment theory and is trauma-informed. For 35 years I have studied, practiced and taught T'ai Chi and Qigong and integrate these ancient tools into modern psychotherapy. I also offer experiential ways to help 'rewire' your nervous system for more balance and peace using Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping, eye movements, and sounds) as well as Equine-Assisted Psychotherap...
I welcome the individual that is curious to understand the myriad of feelings, patterns and issues in one's life. I create space to be known and understand the self. Young adulthood is a time of discovery, to figure out how you want to be. Old defenses and coping skills may not be working as well. My professional interests are broad when it comes to the human condition including grief and loss, relationships and transitions. I work through a relational psychodynamic strength-based attachmen...
Taking the step to invest in your mental health, ESPECIALLY as a busy student, can be both a difficult and an extremely rewarding process. I am here to support you along your journey. I am passionate about helping clients navigate a variety of concerns including: anxiety, depression, body image issues, family and relationship issues, chronic illness, and stress management. I embody a relatable and strengths-based approach in my sessions, and offer a nonjudgmental and safe space for you to...
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...
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...
Are you experiencing moments of change? Is this a time in your life when that change is bringing to the foreground feelings of anxiety, depression or grief? Life can get really overwhelming at times. Those times can sometimes make us feel powerless and out of control. You do not have to struggle alone. I believe times of loss and change can bring about self-awareness and healing. And that change is an opportunity to cultivate compassion and loving kindness towards ourselves and others. I prov...