Therapists for college students near Saint Louis University
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...
Hi! I'm Hannah. Have you ever heard the phrase, “The body keeps the score”? It’s true! Our bodies are incredibly smart and know how to keep us safe. They remember our past and are doing their best to keep us safe in our present and future. But sometimes this means that it’s working overtime to protect us from anything else that could hurt us, and this can end up causing problems in relationships, jobs, schooling, and in our mental and physical health. Traditional talk therapy is often ineffec...
Hi! I’m Kathleen—a therapist who loves working with college students. This stage of life can be exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between, and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’m here to help you make sense of whatever you're going through, whether it's stress, relationships, identity stuff, or just feeling stuck. Therapy with me is a collaborative process—we’ll work together to understand what’s going on and find a path forward that feels right for you. No pressure, no judgme...
I am a licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience working with adolescents and adults. While I see a diverse group of clients, I do work with many members of St. Louis' academic community, including professors, graduate students, administrators, and physicians. I also see undergraduates and older high school students. One of my areas of specialty is complex interpersonal concerns, whether within a relationship, a family or a workplace. My treatment style is warm, thoughtful ...
Our mission is to serve a diverse clientele of varying cultural identities and backgrounds who may be struggling with significant mental health concerns, relationship issues, or simply want to improve their quality of life. Through individual, couples, family, and/or group counseling, we deliver treatment for depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress, suicidality, addictions, emotional dysregulation, behavioral problems, and more. Upaya has a comprehensive DBT (...
As a psychologist, I strive to help my patients achieve greater agency, self-awareness, and purpose within their lives. I believe believe that improved psychological well-being has the potential to not only address areas of distress, such as depression, anxiety, anger, stress, self-esteem issues, and trauma (including PTSD), but to open up new opportunities within relationships and professional pursuits. To do so, I integrate expertise in psychotherapy with respect for each individual’s life exp...
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...
What is outpatient counseling? Our mental health is important in every stage of life, from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. It affects how we think, feel, act, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Major life events, traumatic experiences, and even stress can significantly impact our ability to successfully function at seemingly easy daily tasks. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, then outpatient counseling may be for you. Outpatient counseling can help children, adults...
I have a set of tools that can help you live a fuller life, one with more depth and vitality. Many people I work with have been in therapy before and learned cognitive or mindfulness skills that, while helpful, don't seem to go deep enough. Maybe this is true for you, too--in spite of all your best efforts, you still feel anxious and depressed, struggle with obsessive thoughts, or feel stuck in old patterns. I can help you get to the root of your problems instead of just looking at the surfa...
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 ...
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...
You're doing everything "right" - but still feel on edge, anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed. You feel like things should be different. School feels overwhelming, you don't know what to do next. Your relationships aren't what you expected. You want a place where you don't have to perform, explain, or be strong. You just want real talk, real support. Let me help....
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...
Sex is cool but what if you were able to speak about it freely in an authentically genuine, identity affirming, non-judgmental and empathetic space. Perhaps you're trying to combat your internalized shame and societal beliefs of what sex should look like. Maybe you're seeking more self-pleasure and awareness. Are you navigating a new relationship dynamic or trying to combat intrusive thoughts around past sexual trauma? Let's find solutions and make achievable goals together. I aim to provide ...
Perfectionism, social anxiety, adjustment to a time of significant change, ruminative worries, obsessive thoughts, unwanted behaviors? We've got you! We are a small group of therapists that specialize in helping people who struggle with anxiety related problems and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder using evidence-based therapy....
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...
Do you ever feel like you are reliving the same script but with a different cast? Often, we play out the same dynamics across relationships without noticing how the same conflicts and chaos show up time and time again. I enjoy working with clients to recognize these patterns and collaborate towards striking a balance between empathy and boundaries. As a counselor, I aim to be with you in that discomfort and offer guidance in the process of letting go....
Who I Work With: I work with adults, adolescents (aged 10 and up), families, couples, and non-traditional partnerships. Areas of Focus: My expertise lies in addressing various areas, including relationship concerns, codependency, attachment issues, exploration of family dynamics, support for adult children of alcoholics (ACA), identity development, assistance during life transitions, and career-related matters. Therapy Perspective: Therapy is a space where you can truly be seen and heard, ...
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...
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...