Therapists for college students near Saint Louis University
Reaching out when you feel disconnected from yourself and others, or when you feel broken or hurt can be scary. You're not alone in that experience. Reading these words might make your heart race because you're used to picking yourself up and doing it all on your own, or because you might have to process something you've been trying to avoid or forget for a long time. Sometimes we need to ask someone to help us. Help us get up, lie next to us on the ground until we're ready to sit and stand, or ...
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 ...
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’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...
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 ...
I'm a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with young adults struggling with perfectionism and eating disorders. I empower clients to challenge long-held beliefs about worth and value and nurture their relationships to food, body image, and movement. For those struggling with perfectionism, together we challenge the belief that self worth is outcome dependent, learning to find intrinsic worth that leads to genuine self assurance....
Hello, welcome! Please feel free to book a consultation phone call via email to see if we are a good fit! I use Parent Management Training and have applied it to children having behavioral issues. I have taken on clients at The Advocacy Center and used Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help them process their trauma. My passion is working with children, adolescents, & their parents/guardians regarding anxiety, depression, trauma, & behavioral issues...
Compassionate Counseling St. Louis offers therapy for anxious college students. You’re juggling your classes, your clubs, your job, your internship applications, and you barely have time to just stop and think. When you do - if you do - you feel this pressure to do more. Because if you’re not doing as much as possible, maybe it means you’re failing, and maybe it means you’re not proving yourself and proving your worth to others. College anxiety, overwhelm, and perfectionism is super common...
heARTful wellness is the community care division of heARTful remedies, LLC. Renée (she/her), founder of heARTful remedies, LLC defines heARTful wellness as “being well at a heart level” and believes that these characteristics are all part of experiencing heARTful wellness. The goal of these community care options is to use creativity and mindfulness as a way to support access to mental health wellness skills outside the therapy room. Below is information about different community care offerings:...
I work with children, adolescents and adults who come with a range of concerns. Many are challenged with depression, anxiety and/or relationship concerns. For many, a history of trauma is at the root of their struggles. Working together to better understand the origin of one’s symptoms can foster healing and growth. Those with a history of trauma have much to gain from such an approach....
I value supporting young adults struggling with life's challenges: depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and much more. We tend to isolate in these difficult moments believing we are alone in our struggles. My goal is to provide a comforting and safe environment to make changes to achieve your goals and create more positive interactions. It is vital to the therapy process to feel a genuine connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that meets your individual need...
We’ll explore the thoughts, patterns, and past experiences that keep pulling you off course—and create practical ways to move forward. I draw from a variety of approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and more to tailor each session to your needs. Whether we’re working on addiction recovery, anxiety, or relationship challenges, we’ll focus on building self-awareness, emotional clarity, and meaningful connection. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, less ...
Do you struggle with chronic or treatment-resistant depression or anxiety? Do you have high standards for yourself or others that are sometimes impossible to live up to? When others are having fun and relaxed, is it hard for you to join in? If any of the above apply to you, then we might be a great therapeutic match! My name is Caroline, and I’m a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Missouri. Trained by the treatment developers at the Radically Open Institute, I specialize i...
My practice is focused on working with adults 21+. I am especially suited for PHD/graduate students, faculty, and university staff. My professional experience is wide-ranging allowing me to treat clients with a combination of perceptivity, insight, and compassion....
Anxiety has a way of creeping into every part of life—especially during college, when so much is changing so quickly. You might find that small stressors snowball until they feel completely overwhelming, and then suddenly you’re snapping, shutting down, or withdrawing—and even you aren't sure why. That constant state of being “on edge” is exhausting, and without a way to process or release it, it can take a real toll on your well-being, your relationships, and your ability to focus and grow. ...
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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...
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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