Depression Therapists in Saint Louis County, MO
M. Kathleen Blanchard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I specialize in mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, learning disabilities, physical disabilities (including sudden onset), hearing loss, stress management, divorce and employment-related issues, including career changes and job loss.
I specialize in mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, learning disabilities, physical disabilities (including sudden onset), hearing loss, stress management, divorce and employment-related issues, including career changes and job loss.
Jennifer Baldwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Olivette, MO 63132
Waitlist for new clients
Since 2006, it has been my privilege to walk with clients throughout the challenges and suffering in their lives, helping them discover healing from past and present pain. Using compassion, care and gentle challenge, I seek to assist clients in experiencing this healing within themselves and to restore relationships with others. I see mainly adolescent and adult clients. Many of the clients I see are processing issues related to abuse, relationship challenges, adjustment difficulties to life transitions, singleness, depression, anxiety, spiritual concerns, family of origin issues, and grief.
Since 2006, it has been my privilege to walk with clients throughout the challenges and suffering in their lives, helping them discover healing from past and present pain. Using compassion, care and gentle challenge, I seek to assist clients in experiencing this healing within themselves and to restore relationships with others. I see mainly adolescent and adult clients. Many of the clients I see are processing issues related to abuse, relationship challenges, adjustment difficulties to life transitions, singleness, depression, anxiety, spiritual concerns, family of origin issues, and grief.
James Vick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
He enjoys working with a wide range of behavioral health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, and trauma.
Dr. N. James Vick obtained his Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University in 2017, and also holds a Doctor of Education with emphasis in Instructional Learning also from Lindenwood University in 2020. His previous experience includes many years working with the individuals suffering from substance dependence and mental health concerns in St. Louis City out-patient programs. Dr. N. James Vick sees young adults and adults individually as well as couples, families.
He enjoys working with a wide range of behavioral health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, and trauma.
Dr. N. James Vick obtained his Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University in 2017, and also holds a Doctor of Education with emphasis in Instructional Learning also from Lindenwood University in 2020. His previous experience includes many years working with the individuals suffering from substance dependence and mental health concerns in St. Louis City out-patient programs. Dr. N. James Vick sees young adults and adults individually as well as couples, families.
Meg Jennings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Are you feeling stuck, alone, and overwhelmed? Looking for a safe space to share about your struggles and receive support? I would love to work with you towards your goals and towards building a life worth living. I greatly value creating a caring, collaborative, and non-judgmental space. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, out-of-control feelings, and relationship difficulties. I love working with older children (9+), adolescents and adults.
Are you feeling stuck, alone, and overwhelmed? Looking for a safe space to share about your struggles and receive support? I would love to work with you towards your goals and towards building a life worth living. I greatly value creating a caring, collaborative, and non-judgmental space. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, out-of-control feelings, and relationship difficulties. I love working with older children (9+), adolescents and adults.
Michelle Treece
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63108 (Online Only)
Michelle Treece is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has more than 10 years of professional experience assisting adult and senior clients who are struggling with stress, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, anger, dysfunctional relationships, poor coping skills, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, and more.
Michelle Treece is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has more than 10 years of professional experience assisting adult and senior clients who are struggling with stress, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, anger, dysfunctional relationships, poor coping skills, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, and more.
Karen Ryan Faerber
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63131
My focus includes anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, family stressors, trauma, & grief and loss.
Compassion. Insight. Empowerment. I strive to make counseling an approachable experience through genuine support, compassionate guidance, warmth, and humor. I believe psychotherapy is a therapeutic partnership between client and therapist; that listening, understanding and respecting each patient's unique story is necessary for bringing about positive change. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. My goal is to help clients recognize and change counterproductive patterns in their lives and learn skills that can lead to a more fulfilling, peaceful, and rewarding life.
My focus includes anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, family stressors, trauma, & grief and loss.
Compassion. Insight. Empowerment. I strive to make counseling an approachable experience through genuine support, compassionate guidance, warmth, and humor. I believe psychotherapy is a therapeutic partnership between client and therapist; that listening, understanding and respecting each patient's unique story is necessary for bringing about positive change. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. My goal is to help clients recognize and change counterproductive patterns in their lives and learn skills that can lead to a more fulfilling, peaceful, and rewarding life.
Amy Ballheimer Counseling, L.L.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellisville, MO 63011
I know you're having a hard time, or you wouldn't be scrolling through these listings. Maybe you're feeling depressed, anxious, or just struggling to make sense of what's going on internally. Maybe you find yourself wanting to make a change in your life and you don't know where to begin to do that! Maybe you're struggling with the relationships in your life. The great news is, you don't have to do this alone! With some support (and a little humor), we can navigate this together.
I know you're having a hard time, or you wouldn't be scrolling through these listings. Maybe you're feeling depressed, anxious, or just struggling to make sense of what's going on internally. Maybe you find yourself wanting to make a change in your life and you don't know where to begin to do that! Maybe you're struggling with the relationships in your life. The great news is, you don't have to do this alone! With some support (and a little humor), we can navigate this together.
Farin Swan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021 (Online Only)
I work with individuals who are needing support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief.
I believe in the therapeutic power of building connections through being heard and truly understood to facilitate personal growth and change. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is key in an individual's healing process. I provide an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities to support clients through the highs and lows of life. I strive to continually learn and grow with my clients, while supporting them through life’s transformations and challenges. I strive for my clients to feel validated, empowered and supported on their journey to wellness.
I work with individuals who are needing support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief.
I believe in the therapeutic power of building connections through being heard and truly understood to facilitate personal growth and change. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is key in an individual's healing process. I provide an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities to support clients through the highs and lows of life. I strive to continually learn and grow with my clients, while supporting them through life’s transformations and challenges. I strive for my clients to feel validated, empowered and supported on their journey to wellness.
Nancy Albus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , NCC, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
My general approach with working with clients for over 20 years is highly individualized, relational and strengthen based. I believe most clients simply need an environment to communicate, process feelings and gain insight in order to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I offer individual therapy for adolescents, adults and family therapy. My passion has always been treating eating disorders and the underlying causes such as depression and anxiety. Another clinical passion and area of focus has been assisting women and mothers with identity development and navigating life transitions.
My general approach with working with clients for over 20 years is highly individualized, relational and strengthen based. I believe most clients simply need an environment to communicate, process feelings and gain insight in order to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I offer individual therapy for adolescents, adults and family therapy. My passion has always been treating eating disorders and the underlying causes such as depression and anxiety. Another clinical passion and area of focus has been assisting women and mothers with identity development and navigating life transitions.
Karleigh Struttmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
My ideal client is someone who wants to address the issues that they are struggling with in an empathetic and validating environment. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, or a host of other issues, and they know that when they come to my office they will be working with someone who truly wants to help them. Ideally, their goals would be related to things that they truly care about and want to improve in their lives. My ideal clients wants to find peace within the chaos that everyday life sometimes presents.
My ideal client is someone who wants to address the issues that they are struggling with in an empathetic and validating environment. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, or a host of other issues, and they know that when they come to my office they will be working with someone who truly wants to help them. Ideally, their goals would be related to things that they truly care about and want to improve in their lives. My ideal clients wants to find peace within the chaos that everyday life sometimes presents.
Leah Polk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63139
Have you ever wanted to begin counseling, but didn’t feel like your problems were big enough? Or, have you ever ghosted a therapist because you didn’t feel helped? Me too. So, we go it alone - doing everything to change ourselves and our relationships. We continuously find ourselves stuck between what we want to do and what we “should” do. This dilemma often shows up as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. That’s why it’s my mission to provide approachable counseling that works.
Have you ever wanted to begin counseling, but didn’t feel like your problems were big enough? Or, have you ever ghosted a therapist because you didn’t feel helped? Me too. So, we go it alone - doing everything to change ourselves and our relationships. We continuously find ourselves stuck between what we want to do and what we “should” do. This dilemma often shows up as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. That’s why it’s my mission to provide approachable counseling that works.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Typically, we wear many hats and life “tries” to deter us from making time for self-care. However, YOU are important so, give yourself permission to put YOU at the top of your to-do list. Self-care is not selfish, it is essential….YOU are essential. My goal is to support my clients holistically…..mentally, spiritually, socially, and physically. My clients are actively involved in their treatment plan that is tailored to their unique selves. I see clients for individual, couples, and family therapy. I support my clients with concerns around depression, anxiety, stress, and health management.
Typically, we wear many hats and life “tries” to deter us from making time for self-care. However, YOU are important so, give yourself permission to put YOU at the top of your to-do list. Self-care is not selfish, it is essential….YOU are essential. My goal is to support my clients holistically…..mentally, spiritually, socially, and physically. My clients are actively involved in their treatment plan that is tailored to their unique selves. I see clients for individual, couples, and family therapy. I support my clients with concerns around depression, anxiety, stress, and health management.
Lori Seulean
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Lori Seulean, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. As a therapist, she specializes in marital, family, Trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and women's empowerment. Lori specializes in showing people how to live passionately! Her goal is to work with the WHOLE person and to teach how to love and live life to the fullest. Lori works with couples, individuals, teens, and children. "Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut? Let's work through what is keeping you there and put you on the path of having and living a passionate life.
Lori Seulean, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. As a therapist, she specializes in marital, family, Trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and women's empowerment. Lori specializes in showing people how to live passionately! Her goal is to work with the WHOLE person and to teach how to love and live life to the fullest. Lori works with couples, individuals, teens, and children. "Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut? Let's work through what is keeping you there and put you on the path of having and living a passionate life.
Donald F Sloane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Chesterfield, MO 63017
The Center for Cognitive Therapy, St. Louis, provides treatment for those suffering from a variety of emotional issues, including depression, anxiety, family, marital, aging, and childhood problems. CBT has been found by research to be one of the most effective treatment modalities. The Center's director, Donald F. Sloane, LCSW, has over 44 years of clinical experience, and has taught at Washington University in the graduate school for 17 years from 1990 through 2006. Don has given many seminars and keynote addresses at major conferences. He has also provided trainings at a number of Fortune 500 companies.
The Center for Cognitive Therapy, St. Louis, provides treatment for those suffering from a variety of emotional issues, including depression, anxiety, family, marital, aging, and childhood problems. CBT has been found by research to be one of the most effective treatment modalities. The Center's director, Donald F. Sloane, LCSW, has over 44 years of clinical experience, and has taught at Washington University in the graduate school for 17 years from 1990 through 2006. Don has given many seminars and keynote addresses at major conferences. He has also provided trainings at a number of Fortune 500 companies.
Alexa Nyktas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CTP
Verified Verified
Chesterfield, MO 63017 (Online Only)
I currently work with ages 8 and up struggling with an array of issues such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation/self harm, anger, and self esteem.
Have you noticed your child or teen worrying a lot more lately? Have they been more down and withdrawn, losing interest in things they once loved? Seeing your child or teen struggle can leave you feeling helpless. Or maybe you have noticed these things in yourself or are a young adult struggling with life transitions and every day stress. Seeking help from a therapist may be the best choice to help begin to work towards meaningful change, create a better life balance, and facilitate inner peace.
I currently work with ages 8 and up struggling with an array of issues such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation/self harm, anger, and self esteem.
Have you noticed your child or teen worrying a lot more lately? Have they been more down and withdrawn, losing interest in things they once loved? Seeing your child or teen struggle can leave you feeling helpless. Or maybe you have noticed these things in yourself or are a young adult struggling with life transitions and every day stress. Seeking help from a therapist may be the best choice to help begin to work towards meaningful change, create a better life balance, and facilitate inner peace.
Wellness Alliance Counseling & Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Clayton, MO 63105
At Wellness Alliance Counseling & Psychotherapy, we specialize in brief and long-term therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We believe everyone possess within themselves the potential for transformation, growth, and healing, and have experience helping clients address a variety of concerns: anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, identity development, LGBTQ+ issues, healthy relationships, career concerns, women's issues, eating and body image concerns, substance use, trauma, and living with chronic illness.
At Wellness Alliance Counseling & Psychotherapy, we specialize in brief and long-term therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We believe everyone possess within themselves the potential for transformation, growth, and healing, and have experience helping clients address a variety of concerns: anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, identity development, LGBTQ+ issues, healthy relationships, career concerns, women's issues, eating and body image concerns, substance use, trauma, and living with chronic illness.
Mekeya Jama
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
The decision to seek mental health support takes a lot of courage. Growth happens through our vulnerability. Depression, anxiety, trauma can feel overwhelming at times. You may find yourself wondering if you will ever feel OK? Maybe you feel like you've tried everything and continue to struggle with anxious feelings and depressed mood. You want to get through these challenging days, but find yourself stuck. It can be hard to seek therapy because you're unsure if it will help. You want to find the right therapist that will meet you where you are, and help guide your healing process.
The decision to seek mental health support takes a lot of courage. Growth happens through our vulnerability. Depression, anxiety, trauma can feel overwhelming at times. You may find yourself wondering if you will ever feel OK? Maybe you feel like you've tried everything and continue to struggle with anxious feelings and depressed mood. You want to get through these challenging days, but find yourself stuck. It can be hard to seek therapy because you're unsure if it will help. You want to find the right therapist that will meet you where you are, and help guide your healing process.
Renee Ann Hodgins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63108
I specialize in depression, self-esteem issues, academic, and behavioral concerns.
We all face times in our life where it seems we have been thrown a curve ball. We suddenly find ourselves in the midst of a personal crisis. Where do we go, and who can we turn to for help? It is these times, when professional counseling and therapy is helpful. My motto is, "When life hurts...healing helps." My ideal client is an individual, or family member who is seeking a skilled mental health professional. I provide a therapeutic environment for my client, that will assist you in navigating through the personal issues that you have been struggling with.
I specialize in depression, self-esteem issues, academic, and behavioral concerns.
We all face times in our life where it seems we have been thrown a curve ball. We suddenly find ourselves in the midst of a personal crisis. Where do we go, and who can we turn to for help? It is these times, when professional counseling and therapy is helpful. My motto is, "When life hurts...healing helps." My ideal client is an individual, or family member who is seeking a skilled mental health professional. I provide a therapeutic environment for my client, that will assist you in navigating through the personal issues that you have been struggling with.
Linda Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Are you stressed and tired of doing the same thing and getting the same result? Life gets hard and we need to change our quest in life to meet the changes that occur. I am a Individual, marriage and family Psychotherapist. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, marriage concerns,parenting issues and multicultural issues. Asking for help is hard and can be really difficult for most. Change will not happen without action. I provide a safe space for confidential and stressful issues to be discussed. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed School Guidance Counselor.
Are you stressed and tired of doing the same thing and getting the same result? Life gets hard and we need to change our quest in life to meet the changes that occur. I am a Individual, marriage and family Psychotherapist. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, marriage concerns,parenting issues and multicultural issues. Asking for help is hard and can be really difficult for most. Change will not happen without action. I provide a safe space for confidential and stressful issues to be discussed. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed School Guidance Counselor.
Alyssa Rudman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
Creve Coeur, MO 63141 (Online Only)
Your flourishing is my utmost concern as your therapist. I believe that we, as humans, thrive best when we are deeply known and accepted. Our greatest buffer against feelings of loneliness, depression, and chronic-anxiety are healthy relationships. I enjoy working with those interested in developing healthier relationships with themselves and their significant others (family, friends, partner, etc.).
Your flourishing is my utmost concern as your therapist. I believe that we, as humans, thrive best when we are deeply known and accepted. Our greatest buffer against feelings of loneliness, depression, and chronic-anxiety are healthy relationships. I enjoy working with those interested in developing healthier relationships with themselves and their significant others (family, friends, partner, etc.).
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.