Therapists for college students near The Gate District, St. Louis, MO

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.

Mind Over Matters offers boutique coaching and therapy services in a private, client confidential, comfortable setting in office or on-line. I am a Cognitive behavioral Therapist who specialize in anxiety, stress, and burn-out. I provide therapy and coaching for clients who are perfectionists, people-pleasers, high performers, high achievers, failure-avoiders, over-thinkers, procrastinators, and everyone who is feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and like they aren’t measuring up or keeping up.

Hello and welcome! Lindsey worked in the Counseling Center at Washington University for over six years before transitioning to private practice full time. As such, she has first hand experience and knowledge regarding the various struggles and demands that exist in a university setting. She has seen how immensely helpful and beneficial therapy can be during times of stress, anxiety and uncertainty. She enjoys working with undergraduates, graduate/Ph.D students, faculty, and university staff. Lindsey is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of clinical experience. Her treatment approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative. She will help you set goals, examine unhealthy coping patterns and build on internal strengths. Lindsey's expertise spans a wide array of clinical concerns, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, stress, relationship issues and life transitions. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Insight Oriented Psychotherapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in order to ensure a tailored approach to each client. She strives to create a safe and warm environment where you feel comfortable working through past experiences and present concerns. We will work closely together and collaborate throughout your treatment. I look forward to working with you.

Hello there! I wish you the best of luck with navigating your newfound independence; handling and meeting expectations for all your different responsibilities and duties; learning to integrate into different communities and much more. Students in higher education, like yourselves, tend to come to recognize different aspects of establishing a connection to those around them, but more importantly, to themselves. My name is Johnny Kim. I am a licensed clinical social worker located in Saint Louis, Missouri. I offer dialectical conversations towards building a sense of self and trust using a modality called psychodynamic psychotherapy. If you found yourself resonating with some of the challenges that I've listed above, please feel free to reach out to me either via phone or email. I hope to provide you a space to learn more about yourself and how to live a life worth living.

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.

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.

I tend to set aside the same time each week to commit to a deeper exploration and resolution to client concerns. My training is in Psychodynamic therapy with a relational emphasis. My office is close to campus either by car or the clayton metrolink stop. I have a general adult practice but frequently work with clients with depression , anxiety, family issues, relationship issues , adjustment and phase of life issues.

We, as counselors, are committed to offering compassionate, wise care to help with life’s challenging relational problems. We specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an evidence-based modality of treatment highly effective for work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. In our work, we strive to bring hope and restore security and peace within key attachment relationships. We believe in the possibility of real and lasting change because we see our clients grasp it every day.

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.

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. You too can experience a sense of wholeness, recovery after trauma, trust in yourself, more self-confidence, mindfulness, healthier boundaries, and more. Imagine being able to get off the emotional roller coaster, connect to and understand yourself better, and stay present more. Picture standing up for yourself and sleeping peacefully at night. Embrace a future in which you trust yourself to set and keep boundaries that honor you while helping you have authentic connection with others. Have you heard that trauma memories are stored in the body? Bottom-up approaches help you do more than simply think your way beyond trauma. As a somatic psychotherapist, I am uniquely qualified to help you get to this new reality, using a blended approach to help you heal and manage the automatic responses so that they don’t rule your life. Don't want to do somatic work? That's ok too! I am skilled and experienced in a range of evidence-based processes that can help. Let’s start with a free 15-minute consultation. Send me a message and I’ll get back to you within 48 hours to schedule a time to chat.

Human existence is unique for each of us, and that means a uniquely tailored approach to therapy is important. Taking a one-size-fits-all approach negates the fact that we are naturally complex beings. My therapy approach is practical, compassionate, easygoing and down-to-earth. In my practice, I draw from my training in various evidenced based approaches to provide effective treatment for everyone I work with. That said, I also rely heavily on my own intuition to help guide our work together. Life isn't linear, and neither is therapy. As time goes on and I learn more about what brings you to therapy, I will work to weave together various theories and principles to create a personalized therapy experience just for you.

I have worked with students in various settings (including at WashU) for many years. Because of these experiences, I understand the complexity of the student experience and the unique challenges facing the WashU population. My clients tend to struggle with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, thoughts of suicide, relationship issues, and developing/understanding their identity. I spend my free time running, baking, reading, and being with my family. I also love cats, comedy, and cold brew coffee.

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 judgment—just real talk and support.

My name is Emily and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My office is located in downtown Clayton or I offer online sessions as well. I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, OCD, and a variety of life stressors. My person-centered approach is integrative/eclectic and offers a supportive and judgment free space. I approach clients with empathy and authenticity and aim to give you an opportunity to feel heard and seen. I would be honored to help you on your journey towards well-being. Please text or call for a free consultation and to schedule an appointment.

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. Please know that whatever your identity or history is, you are welcomed and celebrated at my practice. My goal is to help clients discover clarity within chaos. Life is stressful and it can be helpful to have a space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and next steps without fear of judgement. My work with clients is skills-based and solution-focused, with clients using our time together to safely explore what they would like to do and who they want to be. I take a conversational approach to therapy and try to create a non-judgmental space where you can safely learn new coping strategies, process stressful life experiences, and explore aspects of your identity and values. If you are curious if my therapeutic style would be a good fit for you, please reach out for a free consultation phone call.

College can be a time of incredible growth—and sometimes, deep struggle. I’m here to walk alongside you through the complexities of life, relationships, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re wrestling with anxiety, navigating the pain of grief or loss, feeling stuck in patterns of anger or disconnection, or simply trying to make sense of your place in the world, you don’t have to do it alone. I specialize in helping students work through emotional and relational challenges rooted in experiences of trauma, attachment wounds, or family conflict. Together, we’ll explore the deeper layers of your story with care and curiosity, creating space for healing, clarity, and meaningful change. My approach is grounded, empathetic, and trauma-informed—supporting you in building healthier relationships with yourself and others, and finding steadiness in the face of uncertainty.

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, and families address the effects of trauma, improve stress management skills, and resolve problematic behaviors and relationship issues. Counseling helps identify triggers and patterns and teaches new skills to process current and past circumstances. With counseling, children, adults, and families experience personal growth and change to have happier, more productive lives. Certified in trauma-informed care, we offer therapeutic services in an atmosphere of acceptance to promote your well-being. We’ll match you with knowledgeable and caring therapists who can help with: Abuse/Neglect Addiction Adoption Anxiety Conflict Resolution Depression Family Relationship Struggles Grief/Loss Identity Self-Esteem Stress Substance Abuse

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, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and EMDR (brain and body work) to address your concerns. I have expertise in Family therapy, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Issues, Trauma, Children impacted by Divorced parents, Anxiety, Career Counseling.

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, but that doesn’t mean you should accept huge amounts of stress as your new normal. You want to do so well in college. But every time you get a B instead of an A; every time a professor corrects you in class, or you get the answer wrong, it feels like a sign that you shouldn’t be there. Your brain, working on overdrive, starts to hyper focus on your perceived failures. And while a fear of failure can be motivating, and perfectionism can fuel you, those two forces are unsustainably draining on your mental health. That’s where anxiety counseling comes in! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety helps you feel less stress about your future. Anxiety therapy isn’t just about learning quick tips for fast tools to lower your stress levels. It’s about recognizing what’s going on in your brain and body, and transforming the patterns of overwhelm and exhaustion that keep getting in your way. Set up a free consultation call at Compassionate Counseling St. Louis to learn more about the expert anxiety therapists ready to help you succeed in school and life!

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 to be used between therapy sessions. Since not all tools fit every personal style, Karen finds it important to provide a variety of strategies to address symptoms and underlying issues. Karen attended Washington University School of Social Work, and she has practiced in a range of mental health facilities for the last 20 years including: Inpatient unit with Wabash Valley Hospital, partial hospital and case management with Lafayette Clubhouse, intensive outpatient and transition programs with McCallum Place, and individual therapy with Counseling Works. These years of experience have honed her ability to effectively treat an assortment of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress management, eating disorders, self injury, addictions and trauma.