Are you having difficulty with relationships and connecting with others? Are you impacted by trauma, stressful relationships such as caregiving, family members with substance use, your own substance use, or conflict in relationships? Is you history influencing your present day life? Are you looking for a therapeutic relationship that will be comfortable for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can begin to find peace, increased self-worth, better boundaries, and improved ...
Are you anxious, struggling with relationships, or trying to be your authentic self? I know just how difficult it can be to find a therapist that you connect with, that truly sees YOU, and values your experience in this crazy thing we call life! I would be honored to be part of your journey....
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Hello my name is Velma Bell, Founder and President of BIW Counseling since 2017. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Missouri and Illinois. I am a social worker, a therapist and trauma survivor. I am Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 trained, Acceptance, Commitment Therapy (ACT) Intermediate trained and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I am an alumni of the Brown School of Social Work and currently an Adjunct Instructor in the mental health concentration at t...
I have a passion for working with people who want to live more fulfilling lives with a more genuine connection to themselves and others. My clients feel more empowered in their actions and relationships instead of letting their unhelpful thoughts and behaviors take over, while growing a more accepting and compassionate perspective towards themselves. It’s always a good session when my clients feel challenged and motivated to work towards their goals between sessions. I believe that much of th...
You want to feel confident, but down inside you are struggling to calm insecurities and anxieties. You may be fed up with the constant overthinking, feeling like you are lost in life, or those anxious thoughts that come at night. You might even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to understand why this is happening. You are ready to feel at ease and satisfied with your life. Most of all, you’re ready to feel confident...
Beginning therapy can feel like an intimidating experience. We have this idea of an unknown place where a stranger makes us open up about some of our deepest innermost thoughts… and then what happens? I get it. I’ve had those same thoughts about beginning therapy. But, what if I told you therapy doesn’t have to be hard or intimidating? I believe therapy should be rewarding and even fun (for real)! As your therapist, I will support you as we uncover what it means to have a life worth living and f...
My clients are very diverse in age, ethnicity, social economic status, and gender/sexual identity. I would like to be culturally humble and honor your background and identity. I am interested in trauma and I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) for most of my clients. Thanks for considering me as your therapist. You are so strong to ask for help. I can be reached by phone or email....
I love working with college students. The college years can be a time of discovery and development, but also can be a time wrought with challenges. If you find yourself overwhelmed with anxiety, relationship difficulties, or confused about what you really want and value at this stage of life, I would love to support you in navigating your way back to yourself. I’m grateful for your bravery in taking the first step to connect...
From the St. Lawrence Center at the University of Kansas to my clinical studies at Divine Mercy University in Washington DC, I have been fascinated by the balance between the spiritual and mental life within the human person. My time with the Apostles of the Interior Life in Rome, Italy and the year of formation in the seminary at the University of St. Mary of the Lake at Mundeleine, IL set the tone for my philosophical and theological mindset. I was then blessed to find my true calling to cli...
We are a counseling center with two locations that specializes in treating trauma, not just through talk, but by working with the entire body to heal life's everyday traumas as well as life altering ones. These can result in anxiety and depression following events such as car accidents, death or divorce. Some also experience chronic illness from assaults, abuse or childhood neglect. Some clients may not know the source of their stress but they know they need support in making life changes. Our r...
When you find yourself struggling to cope with all of life's demands, you may feel stuck, exhausted, and overwhelmed. Each time you try something new, you end up right back where you started. This cycle may leave you with a sense of frustration, hopelessness, and confusion. If you find yourself wondering "why is nothing changing?" it probably means you need to try something different. In our work, a renewed sense of understanding is given to your struggles. By providing you with a safe and n...
I specialize in helping women who feel uncomfortable in their skin, out of control with food or weight, worried about whether they "measure up," or who want to improve their sense of self-worth. I take a client-centered, compassionate, and autonomy-supportive approach to empower you in finding balance, self-compassion, and fulfillment, so that you can more fully live the life you've always dreamed of, without being held back by insecurities or self-doubts. I integrate evidence-based treatment...
Do you ever feel misunderstood or like you don’t fit in? Is this causing you to feel anxious or disconnected from life? As a queer mental health professional, I have experience working with individuals with Autism, ADHD, trauma, depression and anxiety. I believe in identifying and building upon your strengths. Utilizing techniques from DBT, CBT, and mindfulness, I strive to help you process emotions and develop coping skills for when you feel overwhelmed or experience sensory overload. Working t...
If you've been living in the ADHD or Anxious side of Tik-Tok, seeing yourself in every video, you might be asking yourself how you're going to get through the semester. You've got a lot on your plate, you want it ALL! You're smart, funny, driven. And sometimes that gets messy. Are you falling behind, missing home, staying up too late? Maybe your roommate or your SO just doesn't understand what it's like to be you right now. You and your peers have been through a lot of upheaval: life-altering pa...
My name’s Collin, I’m a licensed professional counselor, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m passionate about supporting individuals who feel lost in their struggles, whether it's depression, chronic stress, anxiety, or trauma. When you find yourself at your lowest, feeling too far gone and too broken to ever feel whole again, I’m here to help you find yourself, put yourself back together, and dare to dream of a life that would make your younger self proud. Together, we’ll help you transform yo...
It is with sincere gratitude that I welcome you to Emovere. I offer support for a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, stress, sexual assault, eating disorders & body image issues, self-awareness, life transitions, loss/grief, and chronic illness. My uniqueness comes from a commitment to using somatic and creative arts therapies, to support you in moving through the emotions and experiences keeping you stuck. I value a trauma-informed approach t...
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...
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, & Professional Life Coach based in St. Louis - here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my patients’ well-being and strive to provide excellence in counseling and psychological services catering to their needs. Since 2008, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. While going above and beyond to help them through all...
College, while rewarding and enjoyable, can also be a really stressful experience. You are expected to juggle a full course load, a social life, often a job, and sometimes family stressors, all at the same time. I bet you would agree it can be overwhelming. I get it (really, I do), and I want to support you. I’m a strong believer in self-care and creating a realistic and healthy life-school-work balance. I want to help you remember that your mental health and well-being are the most important fa...