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

With over 16 years of experience as a counselor, I work closely with individuals to help them find their own answers and unlock their potential. I take a solution-focused approach to assist clients in restoring balance, building coping skills, and educating them on techniques and strategies to enhance their own abilities. My expertise lies in working with adults as they navigate various life transitions. I am trained in trauma therapy for both children and adults to help them cope and process emotions and memories linked to traumatic experiences. Additionally, I have received training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). My goal is to promote health and wellness as clients work through challenging life situations, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, life transitions, grief, and relationships. I am currently accepting new clients and eagerly look forward to supporting you on your journey to wellness and a fulfilling life.

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 strive to offer an empathetic space for clients to navigate and process challenging experiences and emotions, facilitating the initial steps toward healing. I facilitate healing through a diverse range of treatment methods, employing an integrative approach to optimize therapeutic benefits and fit treatment to each of my clients needs. I was trained in psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on how past experiences are influencing our current day to day lives. I am also an EMDRIA approved counselor in training and frequently utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and strengths-based treatment modalities. I am dedicated to delivering culturally competent and gender affirming care throughout your healing journey and have experience working with people of various cultural backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Whatever it might be that brought you here, whatever you’re going through it deserves a safe space and healing. My goal within private practice is to create a safe and judgement free space to help you grow within. Through a collaborative approach I will guide you through major life changes and struggles. I have extensive experience in working with adolescents, children, and adults. I most enjoy working with high conflict familial relationships, anxiety, life transitions, and self-love. I work with clients to navigate anxiety, depression, self-esteem, major life changes, as well as many others. I utilize CBT, DBT, EFT and mindfulness in sessions with clients. My personal style is client centered, strengths based, supportive, nurturing, and healing. Please feel free to reach out so we can explore what would be most helpful for you in creating the life and relationships you most desire. I look forward to hearing from you.

I prioritize seeing a holistic view of a person. I find joy in helping assist individuals find their meaning and finding balance in every aspect of their life. Whether that's physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or spiritually. I find it to be a great privilege to listen to someone’s story, and for the past eight years I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and young adults for experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and overall life transitions, especially when it comes to going to college. I would be happy to work with you whether that may be in person or virtually. I am licensed in Illinois and Missouri!

Dr. Reschke is a licensed psychologist who works with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and adjustment. Dr. Reschke uses a flexible individualized approach depending on the client and on the presenting issue. Frequently, she employs a cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approach to assist her clients in developing coping strategies. Dr. Reschke sees clients for both short term therapy to address specific current difficulties, as well as longer term therapy for those clients who are struggling with life-long difficulties and/or prefer a more insight-oriented approach that explores their family of origin. Dr. Reschke especially enjoys working with college students on issues related to academic anxiety, social anxiety, and overall stress and stress management. Dr. Reschke is a past board member of the St. Louis Psychological Association. She has provided clinical supervision to advanced doctoral students and interns at Washington University.

Welcome! You may be seeking therapy for any number of reasons. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, feeling stuck in current patterns or struggling with internal thoughts and judgments, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I specialize in working with college-aged individuals and young adults on navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationships. In our work together, we will tap into your strengths as you learn to recognize thought and behavioral patterns that contribute to recurrent issues in your life. I offer a safe space for you to speak freely as you expand your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. I like to incorporate mindfulness techniques with cognitive and behavioral therapies to assist you in building a deeper connection with yourself. My goal is to empower you with tools and techniques that you can take home and practice independently to help in managing distressing and intrusive symptoms. I am here to provide support and guidance along the way as you build greater self-awareness and form new ways of navigating life that will bring you inner peace and fulfillment.

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I believe that healing is not a solitary act; it is deeply influenced by the world around us. As a WICS (Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship) alum, I specialize in the Ecological Model of Counseling, looking at the "whole system" of your life, from your relationships and social environment to your sleep, nutrition, and nervous system health. Rooted in Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Experiencing, my approach goes beyond talk therapy to understand how your nervous system adapted to survive. By integrating Affect Phobia therapy, we'll explore the "fear of feeling" that keeps you stuck. Together, we’ll resolve maladaptive patterns and build the adaptive skills you need to move forward with confidence. I believe that all people are capable of change and have the ability within themselves to resolve their own problems, sometimes we just need a bit of assistance to unlock that potential. If you are looking for a holistic, strengths-based partner in your mental health journey, I am here to walk that path with you.

Emily Lanspa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work at Saint Louis University with a specialization in children and youth and a background in psychology. Emily has worked in school and clinical settings, providing mental health therapy and social-emotional skill building to children and adolescents. Her clinical specialties include trauma, stress and anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship issues, and other various interpersonal struggles. Emily is especially interested in helping children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, are struggling to transition to life changes, or having difficulty living their authentic truth.

When you have spent much of your life adapting to survive, starting therapy can feel overwhelming. I believe healing begins in spaces where people feel emotionally safe, understood, and genuinely accepted. I specialize in working with adults (18+) healing from PTSD, complex trauma, and attachment wounds, helping them better understand how past experiences continue to shape their emotions, relationships, nervous system responses, and sense of self. I am especially passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community, healthcare workers, survivors of trauma and relational violence, veterans, and military families. My approach to therapy is both trauma-informed and trauma-focused, integrating EMDR, parts work, DBT, and somatic approaches for deeper healing and recovery. I believe growth involves learning to create healthy boundaries, regulate the nervous system, increase self-awareness, reconnect with values, and move toward greater empowerment and self-trust. This approach creates a therapeutic space that supports lasting change, not by “fixing” who you are, but by helping you better understand and connect with yourself.

Are you feeling lost or unsure where to start? Or maybe you've been on your journey for some time and feel like you've tried everything. Do you feel like you've lost a part of you and aren't sure how to cope with it? I understand that starting and maintaining your healing journey can feel confusing or overwhelming. Let's take a deep breath and take that next step toward healing together. We are all individuals with unique experiences which are meaningful to us and as such, therapy should be catered to the distinct needs of each person. My goal is to support motivated, insightful people who have had traumatic experiences and emotional wounds through inner child work, parts work, DBT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. You have survived your most challenging moments which has led you to today. If you are looking to explore how your past has impacted your present or looking for more support in coping with daily activities, I am here to help. I believe everyone has the power to make the changes they want to see. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss starting your healing journey!

Working with me, you can expect a therapist that provides empathy and understanding of your experience and perspective while using structured interventions to help you feel better. I follow a model of therapy called TEAM-CBT pioneered by David Burns, MD. My approach to therapy includes self-help assignments for you to practice between sessions to help you resolve the problems you face now and leave you with tools you can use to address future challenges. I also incorporate elements of mindfulness practice, motivational interviewing and positive psychology in my work with clients. I work with adults (18+) and assist with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress, substance use and more.

Life is hard at times. No one escapes life's challenges or struggles. I have decades of experience helping clients move from pain to more peace and from confusion to more clarity. I offer a free 20 minute initial consultation to talk and see how I might assist you in your current situation. I provide effective, compassionate services for individuals, couples and families. My approach is rooted in family systems, attachment theory and is trauma-informed. Because both trauma and long-term stress impact the body as well as the mind. I integrate mind/body tools into traditional talk therapy to give clients ways to decrease emotional intensity so that problem-solving is more effective. My areas of expertise including healing complex trauma, helping adoptees and adoptive families, and strategic approaches to resolve long-standing issues. I bring decades of experience, competence, and compassion into helping my clients. My practice includes clients of diverse races, faith traditions, cultural backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientation. Both online and in-person sessions are available.

Therapy doesn’t have to be boring! We all can use a little laughter. Over the last 17 years, I’ve worked to help normalize the therapy process with a unique and individual approach. I use an eclectic array of modalities to meet client needs.

Hi I'm Brandi! I'm a licensed professional counselor in Missouri and North Carolina. I work really well with students that struggle with coping with stress, family dynamics, eating issues, relational challenges and financial challenges. My job as your therapist is to listen to you and give you clear steps to make your college experience worth while. You don't have to do college alone, let me be a part of that journey.

I’m Kristen Ratican, a licensed therapist offering counseling in St. Louis, MO and virtually throughout Missouri. Speak Now Counseling is my private practice, created to offer a relational and thoughtful space for reflection and growth. I’m drawn to working with clients who want to better understand themselves, their emotions, and the patterns shaping their lives. Many of us develop deeply ingrained patterns that once helped us cope but no longer support the life or relationships we want. You may notice yourself feeling stuck, repeating the same thoughts, emotions, or behaviors despite your best efforts to change. Whether this shows up in your personal relationships, or relationship with yourself, therapy with me can help bring clarity, insight, and lasting growth. I have experience supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and school or work-related stress.. My therapeutic approach is attachment-based, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic, grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own lived experience. Together, we will identify patterns, define your goals, and move toward greater self-awareness and self-compassion. Many of the people I work with have spent a long time holding things together quietly, competently, and often alone. Therapy is a place where you don’t have to edit yourself or find the perfect words. You can show up as you are, and we can begin to make sense of your story together.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling to break free from patterns that hold you back? Whether you're dealing with anxiety that keeps you up at night, depression that makes everyday tasks feel impossible, trauma that won't let go, or challenges with hoarding that affect your daily life - I get it. I've helped many people just like you find their way forward. Together, we'll create a space where you can be completely yourself, share your story without judgment, and discover practical strategies that actually work. My approach combines genuine compassion with proven techniques to help you create lasting positive changes. Life's complexities often require a skilled guide to help navigate the path forward. I blend practical wisdom with evidence-based approaches, tailoring our work to your unique needs. Whether you're seeking personal growth, healing from past wounds, or exploring your spiritual journey, we'll work together to find solutions that resonate with your values. Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and I honor that bravery. Your story matters, and you deserve someone who truly listens and understands. I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey to healing and growth. When you're ready to begin, I'm ready to help you create the life you envision for yourself.

Neurodivergent affirming, trauma informed virtual therapy and coaching in the states of Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri. Individualized support incorporating special interest and digital tools to support individuals seeking a different approach to therapy to support neurodivergent minds. EMDR, IFS parts work, Narrative style approach with specific trauma work, but supportive talk and play therapy style for everyday support with executive functions and life skills.

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College is a time in life where individuals face a lot of challenges as they transition from teens to adults. My office work with individuals struggling with these life transitions, anxiety, OCD, stress, trauma, and emotion regulation/ and/or highly activated individuals.