Healthy sexuality is our objective in sexual addiction. Sex is an integral and balanced part of life experience. Sexual behaviors become problematic when they violate vows and values, are dishonest, harmful to others, put you at risk, diminishes your joy in life, act as a barrier filled with shame, self-contempt, and isolation. Sexual health creates intimacy and closeness, characterized by trust, respect, joy and safety. Sexual health can be achieved by sex addicts in recovery. The trauma and addiction model identifies the trauma and internal system that underwrites addiction and does not view problematic behavior as moral failure.

If you are an adult or teenager struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma issues, self-esteem, and/or setting boundaries, I would love to help you. Couples with relational stress are welcome as I enjoy and have experience in marital/couples therapy and helping relationships succeed. Currently, I lead the Healthy Relationships group at Synergy Counseling Center. I have recently been trained in EMDR to assist clients with reduction in trauma-related symptoms resulting in overall healing. DBT is one of my specialties and I have assisted clients with learning these skills individually or in a group setting.

I work with individuals with a wide range of concerns. My clinical specialties and interests include disordered eating, body image, obesity and weight loss, LGBTQ, gender identity, phase of life transitions, grief/loss, relationships, assertive communication, issues related to trauma/adverse life experiences, holistic health and wellness, self-compassion, and promoting self-awareness and insight. My background includes significant experience in the delivery of behavioral health care including individual psychotherapy and inpatient, intensive-outpatient, and outpatient groups. In addition to my experience with psychotherapy services, I also complete psychological assessments, provide supervision to pre-doctoral psychology interns, and consultation services.

My clients are successful, highly-motivated professionals who find that certain areas of life are becoming unmanageable. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT®) specializing in sex/porn addictions, partners of sex addicts, multiple addictions, trauma, abuse, and PTSD. I trained under Patrick Carnes at the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). Under Dan Allender I earned an advanced counseling certificate in trauma-focused narrative therapy. Addiction, abuse and trauma are viewed as symptoms rather than defining characteristics. I seek an approach to recovery that embraces positive, proactive, sustainable change.

I look forward to working with clients whose life path may have created difficulties for them that has led them not be the best of who they can be. Each individual's path may have been sprinkled with physical or emotional abuse, neglect, assault, grief and loss, domestic violence, marital or parental discord or a myriad of other situations. Sometimes these life paths create in my clients a feeling of hopeless and loss of self-worth, sometimes these path end with someone needing to determine a plan to leave an unsafe living situation. Sometimes these paths lead to turning to substances and illegal drugs to cope with the internal turmoil and pain. It is my privlege to work with clients to help them identify and bring forth the best of who they are and what they want for their life, their family and their future through their own individual strengths.

I believe in the power of connection and that we are all capable of positive change and growth, through compassion, vulnerability and awareness. My passion lies in working with individuals, couples and families who are dealing with the impact of substance use and/or mental health issues including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief and loss, to name a few.

**We are accepting new clients.** What a stressful time we are living in! Kids not being able to play and go to school like normal. Parents trying to work from home and be teachers. Life has always been about change, but now it can feel impossible sometimes to feel safe and secure. So many people are just trying to make it through a day at a time and the need for peace and even just a small break in the pressure just keeps being shoved aside. It can feel like there is no time to work on the big things in life, our families, and careers when we keep waiting for another unexpected fire to pop up.

How awesome would it be to be able to start going after your goals and feel good about yourself? We have to work hard to find our voice and to be able to stand up for ourselves- both to other people and to ourselves. As Ze Frank said in his Human Test TED talk, “Did you ever realize that you can be a real a**hole to yourself?” Let's get your stress under control. Let's learn ways to establish balance in your life and work on your self worth. We will learn strategies that help you take control of the daily grind and get your stress under control. We'll also learn skills to help you manage anxiety and the relationships in your life.

I provide individual outpatient therapy primarily to adults with mood disorders, including anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and depression. I specialize in OCD in particular, and I was trained through the IOCDF and remain an active member. I typically see clients for a 50 minute session once every two weeks. My private practice was acquired by Burrell Behavioral Health in December 2017, so please call the number listed on this page to confirm insurance and sliding fee information.

Clear View Therapies offer a variety of counseling methods and groups*. Medicaid families and sliding scale clients are served with pride. Specialties include brief and focused behavioral health and trauma therapy approaches. Civil and family mediation offered at reasonable prices, on site supervised visitation with trained specialist and spiritual, alternative/blended and family oriented counseling are offered. We realize that appropriate resolution to personal conflict can nurture healthy socialization and personal growth. I invite you to consult with me or my associates. Privacy is of the utmost importance. Thank you for taking the time to read about us.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. CURRENTLY ONLY PROVIDING TELETHERAPY SERVICES*** There is no universal blueprint for getting through life without a scratch. Life gets hard and sometimes it can feel like your entire world is spinning out of control. As your fellow human, I too, know feelings of pain and suffering. The heartache and confusion that often comes with broken relationships, addiction, and difficult life transitions. The sense of emptiness and lack of identity and direction that ebbs and flows as we move through our existence. None of us are exempt, but I’m here to tell you that you are not alone and that there is hope.

I help my clients find their strengths and utilize them to improve their difficulties. I focus on your experiences and preferences in therapy and rely on your feedback to provide you with the service you need. I have experience with treating interpersonal and personal difficulties. I also have experience treating anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders. I look forward to working with you to meet your goals!

Pandemic Stress Support- Tele-Health Sessions, State-Wide. Anxiety Relief: Free yourself from racing thoughts, worry, fear, and restlessness. Tools for improving feeling irritable, uneasy, and tense. Anxiety can decrease your self- esteem and create difficulty with decision making. There are life-changing strategies I will teach and support you through. Learn to utilize your assets and overcome debilitating stress responses. Pandemic Stress Support Sessions: Breif and targeted to your needs to help you modify your strategies in response to rapidly changing circumstances. Emotional Support Animal assessments and letters.

Do you feel burnt out, exhausted, or overwhelmed? If so, know that you aren't alone. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy to adults and adolescents with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and emotional eating. The process of therapy is not just “talking about your problems.” It is about building self-awareness, making changes to our thoughts and behaviors, as well as learning and practicing coping skills. Through the process, I help clients learn to cope with chronic physical health or emotional issues, manage relationship conflicts, and improve their overall well-being.

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Unknown

Feel like you might fall on the LGBTQIA spectrum, or have someone close to you who is, and feel lost or scared? I work with those who are grappling either with their own identity issues, or those affecting other important people in their lives, which indirectly affects them. I believe family and individual counseling is beneficial for the process to create a system of support. I also understand that when one person transitions or "comes out", often times it forces a transition (in thought) for others, and that they may need help too.

When life gets complicated, I am here to help you figure things out. Hello, I’m Carol Thoma-Perry, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in practice since 2004. I have a strong belief in the resilience of people and would like to work with you to accomplish your goals and improve the quality of your life. My therapy style is caring, listening, and structuring treatment to fit your individual needs. I will be able to provide encouragement, affirmation, and keep you motivated even through difficult times. Pursuing your goals, guided by a therapist can provide an opportunity for emotional healing and life satisfaction.

Your old habits have always worked for you until now. You need to find a new way of being, which is where I come in. I work with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and not taking care of oneself first. I work well with caregivers and other helpers who experience compassion fatigue, along with those who find themselves giving more than they receive in their relationships. I also work with depression and anxiety symptoms. No matter the circumstances that bring you into therapy, we will spend time on how to set boundaries, how to tune in to your needs, and how to honor and respect both.

Not currently accepting new patients. Lion Mind Psychotherapy LLC is a psychotherapy private practice that serves the diverse mental health needs of individuals in the Greater St. Louis Area. Therapy services are provided by Dr. Kait Huelsman, licensed clinical psychologist. Services are available in both Illinois and Missouri and are provided over HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Specializations: anxiety-related concerns, depression-related concerns, trauma, life transitions, chronic illness, stress management, relationship issues, fertility and family planning, sexuality, gender issues, coping skills, and minority stress.

Embracing healing and wellness is key to maximizing your potential. Serving as a therapist and educator, I help clients understand the underlying factor(s) contributing to unresolved issues within their personal & professional lives. My goal is to provide a holistic approach to treatment by assessing the individual's environment as well as their mental, physical, and spiritual well being. The whelm of my practice has been demonstrated in both psychiatric and medical settings offering crisis intervention, intensive case management, and counseling to a diverse population.