
David Chism
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
111 Prospect Avenue, Suite 203, Room A, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (314) 907-0729

Are you struggling with feeling numb, cut off from your emotions, isolating yourself from others, stuck in a depression that never seems to go away, struggling to stay present or even to have the energy to get out of bed in the morning? Or how about the opposite, feeling too much, dominated by anxiety and panic, constantly on edge around reminders of your trauma, struggling to keep it together and control your emotions? Or do you find yourself going back and forth between these feeling numb and feeling too much states? If so, I would love to help you work with both your brain and nervous system to help you resolve your trauma.
My passion is doing trauma work. This involves helping people adaptively rewire their nervous systems. Doing so helps people change how they interact with others, how they feel about themselves, increases their ability to be with their emotions and deal with adversity. You can release the burdens from past experiences and enter a new present and future.
I believe therapist-client fit is very important and work to establish a feeling of trust and safety with every client. If you are neurodivergent and would like to work with a neurodivergent therapist, I could be a good fit for you. I use a somatic-focused EMDR called Natural Processing, Deep Brain Reorienting, parts work, and the Safe and Sound Protocol.
Call or Email David Chism now for a free 15 minute consultation - (314) 907-0729
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health

David Chism
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (314) 907-0729
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2021001879 David Chism
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended University of Missouri-Saint Louis, Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2020
- Licensed by State of Missouri / 2021001879
- Certificate from EMDR International Assocation 100265213 / 2023
- Certificate from Unyte Integrative Learning Systems Safe and Sound Protocol / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Transgender
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Deep Brain Reorienting
- EMDR
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas

David Chism
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (314) 907-0729