ComPsych Therapists in Central West End, Saint Louis, MO

My ideal client is an individual interested in a professional that can assist them in being better, having healthy relationships, and developing skills that can enhance their life and those they encounter. We all have problems and I can help clients learn the skills to overcome any issue and have a healthier mind and life!

Laura Estes is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Missouri who has twenty years of experience with adults, children, and youth seeking help with coping skills, life transitions, anxiety, depression, anger management, stress management and parenting issues. She completed her Masters in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis along with her Bachelor of Science in Education from Northwestern University.

At Love & Kindness Therapeutic Services LLC, I am looking to connect with clients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. I enjoy helping clients explore their thoughts and feelings while working closely to explore ways to enhance coping, decision making, and problem solving skills. Please call me to schedule an appointment, and begin working collaboratively towards achieving your therapeutic goals.

Are you overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, feel stuck or burnt-out, struggling with relationship issues, or feel confused about your purpose? While these feelings are part of being human, they can sometimes overwhelm us and affect our ability to thrive. We all need support and guidance to move through pain, and to learn tools that can help us move through challenges with more ease and grace. Change can be scary, but change is also potential for growth. I can provide a safe, calm, and non-judgmental environment that supports your healing.

Dr. Airsman has over 8 years of experience with therapy. He holds a master’s degree in counseling and a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. He is efficient in helping individuals with a variety of issues. These include addiction, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and many others. Dr. Airsman’s passion is helping people live life to its fullest. Although necessary, he is critical of labeling human beings with diagnoses. The essence of humanity is good, there are just obstacles that need to be overcome, addressed, and in some cases accepted.

My philosophy of care is to provide the best possible care to clients in a safe environment. I will provide a therapeutic environment and begin to build a therapist relationship with the client in order to assist them with their issues and develop the necessary skills needed to work on their mental health issues to provide them with a more stable and balanced mentality. In a therapeutic relationship, the client’s needs are the main focus and the client’s therapy is centered around their personal goals.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. My areas of specialty include: working with adult clients experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression. I describe myself as empathetic, warm, and calm and I enjoy developing a connection and a collaborative relationship with clients to help them understand the impact of anxiety, stress, and depression while also helping them learn skills to manage their emotions and develop effective problem-solving skills that reinforce personal growth and improve overall mental and physical health.

My focus is in two areas: kids (and teens) and couples (and families). I do see clients for other reasons, such as depression, anxiety, and attachment / relational issues, however my passion and years of expertise lay in kids / teens and couples / families. My hope and goal is to bring healing and repair to those I work with; I want to help you and your family become more successful, happier, and more equipped to tell a better story with your life.

It is a priviledge for me to work with people to overcome life's obstacles and experience increased peace of mind, happiness and satisfaction with life. If you have a desire to grow, learn or change habits which limit you, I can help you achieve those goals. I have extensive experience in working with all types of anxiety and mood problems, attention deficit disorder, relationship issues, grief and loss and adjustment issues. I work with children, adolescents and adults, and see individuals, couples and families.

I was an adjunct professor at Drury University and Southwest Baptist University where I taught classes in Child Development Abnormal Psychology, Family Therapy, Theories of Guidance and Counseling, Psychology of Gender, Stress Management, Drugs and Awareness, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Guidance and Counseling, and Human Growth and Development. I am also an independent facilitator for 9 Essential Skills for the Love and Logic Classroom in addition to Parenting the Love and Logic Way.

I believe that every human being is like a guest house. Every day there is a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some temporary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Typically, we reject what we don't enjoy and only welcome and entertain the "feel good" moments and emotions. My goal is to help individuals welcome and entertain all moments and emotions. I will help find ways to treat each guest honorably. The dark thoughts, the shame, the bitterness - meet them at the door laughing and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes in because each is a guide for balance and harmony.

New Clients will be accepted starting April 1, 2021 . Life can bring unexpected events resulting in a change in how you view the world. Rather you are experiencing, relationship stressors, hopelessness, anxiety, regret, resentment, feeling stuck or grief. I am passionate to collaborate with you to achieve family and individual success.

I enjoy helping children, teens and adults. My specialties are anxiety, OCD, and autism spectrum. Children/teen issues include anxiety, perfectionism, social and coping skills, giftedness, self-esteem and behavior issues. With children's counseling, parents are kept informed in a number of ways such as being included in some sessions, talking briefly after or scheduling separate sessions to discuss progress, concerns, and things you can do at home to support your child's therapy. Oasis has a fully equipped play therapy room to support best practices for therapy with children. Teens (and many adults) also appreciate the sandtray.

I believe change is possible! I help people just like you improve their relationships and build healthy interpersonal and family interactions by highlighting your strengths and resources, and helping you develop new coping strategies. I help families in crisis due to school issues, relationship issues and economic issues. I work with grief and specializes in issues related to pregnancy loss, infertility, life transitions for women including career issues, relationships, child birth, adoption, empty nesting, divorce and menopause.

You worry entirely too much and feel that the world is much too big. You are scared by all the possibilities, frightened by the fear of making choices. You linger way too long in bed dreading each day, wondering why the world seems like such a scary place. You find certain smells, certain tastes and certain sounds draw you back to a world that you try to escape.

NOT CURRENTLY ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. All of my work is based on a foundation of respect for individual and family strengths and abilities. I provide a comfortable place for folks to identify and explore issues that may be getting in the way of happy family relationships. Everyone has unique skills that they often don't recognize. Together we identify them and then fill in gaps with added skills. I have a special interest in supporting kids who have challenges that affect their behavior and their social interactions. I also assist children and families who've experienced loss through death, divorce or transition.

Hi! My Name is Ruth Ridenhour. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with certifications in Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Certified Co-occurring Disorder Professional-Diplomat, and SHRM-CP. I am experienced in many counseling techniques such as CBT, DBT, Client Center, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, and Solution Focus. The first few sessions start with a person-centered therapy approach. We explore your needs and desire related to counseling to allow you to build that therapeutic relationship. I am here to support you and your “family” to build a healthier lifestyle in all aspects.