Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in 63376
Kristen Wurth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Kristen incorporates CBT, DBT, CPT, and ACT therapeutic approaches with an emphasis on mindful practices.
Kristen L. Wurth is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri who has been practicing since 2021. She has a BA in Middle Level Education and Social Sciences and an MA in Professional Counseling. Kristen believes that every person is doing their best given their resources and personal history and has an innate and organic desire to be their best self. She approaches her clients with a compassionate, empathetic, person-centered approach and serves as their guide in healing and working towards achieving their personal objectives.
Kristen incorporates CBT, DBT, CPT, and ACT therapeutic approaches with an emphasis on mindful practices.
Kristen L. Wurth is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri who has been practicing since 2021. She has a BA in Middle Level Education and Social Sciences and an MA in Professional Counseling. Kristen believes that every person is doing their best given their resources and personal history and has an innate and organic desire to be their best self. She approaches her clients with a compassionate, empathetic, person-centered approach and serves as their guide in healing and working towards achieving their personal objectives.
Meredith McCannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
My name is Meredith McCannon. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri. My approach to therapy is client-centered and solution focused. I have a degree in Community counseling and have worked with all ages. The most common diagnosis is PTSD, MDD, GAD, Bi-polar, and borderline personality disorder. My therapeutic approach has a few theories involved. I used DBT and CBT for mindfulness and thought, feeling, behavior chain. I believe in building rapport and trust with clients to be able to work together on solutions.
My name is Meredith McCannon. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri. My approach to therapy is client-centered and solution focused. I have a degree in Community counseling and have worked with all ages. The most common diagnosis is PTSD, MDD, GAD, Bi-polar, and borderline personality disorder. My therapeutic approach has a few theories involved. I used DBT and CBT for mindfulness and thought, feeling, behavior chain. I believe in building rapport and trust with clients to be able to work together on solutions.
Edward Donald Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, ABS, MA, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
I am a nationally certified DBT therapist. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is my orientation and specialty. My orientation and personal experiences have inspired me to work toward the treatment of clients struggling with childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiousness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, relationship issues, LGBTQ concerns, NSSI(Self-Injury) and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I am a nationally certified DBT therapist. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is my orientation and specialty. My orientation and personal experiences have inspired me to work toward the treatment of clients struggling with childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiousness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, relationship issues, LGBTQ concerns, NSSI(Self-Injury) and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Molly Hartigan
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
As a National Certified Counselor (NCC), I draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
You might be navigating life transitions, struggling with a specific issue or seeking support in general right now. Together, we can work to achieve your goals. My approach is collaborative, LGBTQIA+ informed and affirming, client centered, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. I am a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and the American Association of Suicidology, and have conducted numerous trainings related to LGBTQIA+ issues and suicide prevention.
As a National Certified Counselor (NCC), I draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
You might be navigating life transitions, struggling with a specific issue or seeking support in general right now. Together, we can work to achieve your goals. My approach is collaborative, LGBTQIA+ informed and affirming, client centered, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. I am a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and the American Association of Suicidology, and have conducted numerous trainings related to LGBTQIA+ issues and suicide prevention.
Shehnaaz Danak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376 (Online Only)
I have been trained in EMDR, DBT, and Proglonged Exposure therapy.
If you have been through a traumatic event in your life and it is causing you to have flash backs, night terrors, unwelcomed thoughts, or causing you general problems in your life, then you may find me to be a good fit for you. I have over thirty five years experience in therapy and I specialize in trauma.
I have been trained in EMDR, DBT, and Proglonged Exposure therapy.
If you have been through a traumatic event in your life and it is causing you to have flash backs, night terrors, unwelcomed thoughts, or causing you general problems in your life, then you may find me to be a good fit for you. I have over thirty five years experience in therapy and I specialize in trauma.
Dr. Chris Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
I specialize in Emotion Free Therapy Tapping, NLP, DBT, and Narrative Therapy.
I am a compassionate, ethical, and enthusiastic counselor. I do not push my ideas on you, but let your ideas develop as we talk. I believe in the power of language to modify our minds (in fact our brains). I will help you find the narrative that best helps you in your life path or journey. I will not judge you, I will offer counseling that considers you as the expert on your own life. With me you will receive radical acceptance. I am pleased to say that I accept Aetna, Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare, and UMR now.
I specialize in Emotion Free Therapy Tapping, NLP, DBT, and Narrative Therapy.
I am a compassionate, ethical, and enthusiastic counselor. I do not push my ideas on you, but let your ideas develop as we talk. I believe in the power of language to modify our minds (in fact our brains). I will help you find the narrative that best helps you in your life path or journey. I will not judge you, I will offer counseling that considers you as the expert on your own life. With me you will receive radical acceptance. I am pleased to say that I accept Aetna, Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare, and UMR now.
Ryan Michael Schwartzmeyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
I work with people who have trouble regulating emotion. I am skilled in several different types of therapy, however, I have a significant amount of advanced training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Gottman Method couples therapy. I tend to work with people who are experiencing depression, suicidal ideation, self harming behavior, trauma and anxiety. I focus on providing Autism assessments, ADHD assessment and treatment, clinical supervision and marathon therapy. I'm based in LSL now and offer telehealth for people located in Montana. Now enrolling new members for adult and teen DBT groups starting in June!
I work with people who have trouble regulating emotion. I am skilled in several different types of therapy, however, I have a significant amount of advanced training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Gottman Method couples therapy. I tend to work with people who are experiencing depression, suicidal ideation, self harming behavior, trauma and anxiety. I focus on providing Autism assessments, ADHD assessment and treatment, clinical supervision and marathon therapy. I'm based in LSL now and offer telehealth for people located in Montana. Now enrolling new members for adult and teen DBT groups starting in June!
Jaime Nolle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
I often incorporate DBT and mindfulness strategies for managing intense emotions, and use an attachment informed lens as we are relational beings.
I have a passion for helping people find their way. I have been a therapist for over a decade, helped hundreds of individuals and their families, but I have a particular interest in supporting those that are in the "odyssey years". That period of searching and wandering that often starts in late adolescence and for many, lasts upwards of around a decade. Trying to figure out who you are and how that relates to or is impacted by your family, your friends, your job/career, and your life aspirations can be simultaneously exhilarating and overwhelming. You are in the driver's seat, I can just help you navigate the twists and turns.
I often incorporate DBT and mindfulness strategies for managing intense emotions, and use an attachment informed lens as we are relational beings.
I have a passion for helping people find their way. I have been a therapist for over a decade, helped hundreds of individuals and their families, but I have a particular interest in supporting those that are in the "odyssey years". That period of searching and wandering that often starts in late adolescence and for many, lasts upwards of around a decade. Trying to figure out who you are and how that relates to or is impacted by your family, your friends, your job/career, and your life aspirations can be simultaneously exhilarating and overwhelming. You are in the driver's seat, I can just help you navigate the twists and turns.
Samantha Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Sometimes life can cause us to feel trapped, discouraged, and defeated. It can feel like we are alone and stuck in the same patterns, drowning while using the leftover energy we have to keep our heads above water. Whatever it is that brings you here, welcome and I would love to work alongside you. As a trauma and DBT informed therapist, I strive to create a safe, confidential space where individuals, teenagers, and families can process, heal, and further develop practical skills.
Sometimes life can cause us to feel trapped, discouraged, and defeated. It can feel like we are alone and stuck in the same patterns, drowning while using the leftover energy we have to keep our heads above water. Whatever it is that brings you here, welcome and I would love to work alongside you. As a trauma and DBT informed therapist, I strive to create a safe, confidential space where individuals, teenagers, and families can process, heal, and further develop practical skills.
Deborah Vail
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Waitlist for new clients
Everyday life isn’t supposed to feel quite this hard or overwhelming, right? Maybe you wish you could manage your emotions or stress better. Perhaps something awful or painful happened that has you wondering if you'll ever feel "normal" or well again. Hi, my name is Deborah and I have the honor of empowering people on their courageous journeys to find ease and joy in living again. Join me in a safe and affirming space to gain insight on the origins of your struggles and find lasting healing. I offer in-person sessions in my O'Fallon office, or online telehealth sessions.
Everyday life isn’t supposed to feel quite this hard or overwhelming, right? Maybe you wish you could manage your emotions or stress better. Perhaps something awful or painful happened that has you wondering if you'll ever feel "normal" or well again. Hi, my name is Deborah and I have the honor of empowering people on their courageous journeys to find ease and joy in living again. Join me in a safe and affirming space to gain insight on the origins of your struggles and find lasting healing. I offer in-person sessions in my O'Fallon office, or online telehealth sessions.
Danni Stennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck or trapped with behaviors or thoughts that no longer serve you? Maybe you have seen a few therapists, talked endlessly about your trauma, learned coping skills, and you know in your mind that it’s over and in the past but your body still feels disconnected, on high alert, or both. I am certified in EMDR Therapy, a trauma-focused therapy that works with our brain’s natural capacity to digest difficult experiences that keep us stuck. Whether your lived experiences have led you to struggle with depression, emotion dysregulation, or relationship difficulties; I am here to carry it with you.
Are you feeling stuck or trapped with behaviors or thoughts that no longer serve you? Maybe you have seen a few therapists, talked endlessly about your trauma, learned coping skills, and you know in your mind that it’s over and in the past but your body still feels disconnected, on high alert, or both. I am certified in EMDR Therapy, a trauma-focused therapy that works with our brain’s natural capacity to digest difficult experiences that keep us stuck. Whether your lived experiences have led you to struggle with depression, emotion dysregulation, or relationship difficulties; I am here to carry it with you.
Stacey Remley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Depression and anxiety are growing with our changing world. Plans have changed. Life goals have shifted. Uncertainty can suffocate us and lead us spiraling down a path of panic and sorrow. It doesn't have to be that way. Even when the road ahead is not clear, we can shift our thinking and find ways to calm our minds. Options are more plentiful than you may think. Together, we can explore your options and look for new pathways and new ideas for a more pleasing future and fresh start.
Depression and anxiety are growing with our changing world. Plans have changed. Life goals have shifted. Uncertainty can suffocate us and lead us spiraling down a path of panic and sorrow. It doesn't have to be that way. Even when the road ahead is not clear, we can shift our thinking and find ways to calm our minds. Options are more plentiful than you may think. Together, we can explore your options and look for new pathways and new ideas for a more pleasing future and fresh start.
Melynda Heienickle
Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT, CSC, CCPC
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Counseling for wellness and wisdom. That’s my mission. My goal as your counselor is to accept an invitation into your complex and dynamic world; in hopes that I may offer you the support you are seeking to find peace. If you are searching through this directory, chances are you sense, or maybe even know, something is not quite right in your life. Are you personally struggling and haven’t found a solution or a way to move forward? Is your marriage or committed relationship in a state of turmoil? Perhaps your child or someone else you care deeply for is struggling, and you are unsure of how to help them or even cope yourself.
Counseling for wellness and wisdom. That’s my mission. My goal as your counselor is to accept an invitation into your complex and dynamic world; in hopes that I may offer you the support you are seeking to find peace. If you are searching through this directory, chances are you sense, or maybe even know, something is not quite right in your life. Are you personally struggling and haven’t found a solution or a way to move forward? Is your marriage or committed relationship in a state of turmoil? Perhaps your child or someone else you care deeply for is struggling, and you are unsure of how to help them or even cope yourself.
Rahul Mehta
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Peters, MO 63376
As a sex addiction therapist, trained EMDR clinician, and nationally certified psychotherapist, I work with individuals struggling with intense urges, emotions, and conflict. New clients come to me feeling isolated, in pain, and on edge due to having nowhere to express their toughest emotions. Many grew up in a traumatic family of origin with messages like "Suck it up" and "Don't cry" being taught to them. My clients come to me to say the things that they couldn't otherwise say to anyone else.
As a sex addiction therapist, trained EMDR clinician, and nationally certified psychotherapist, I work with individuals struggling with intense urges, emotions, and conflict. New clients come to me feeling isolated, in pain, and on edge due to having nowhere to express their toughest emotions. Many grew up in a traumatic family of origin with messages like "Suck it up" and "Don't cry" being taught to them. My clients come to me to say the things that they couldn't otherwise say to anyone else.
Rashonda Thornton
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Cozy Chair Counseling - Anna Kisting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Peters, MO 63376
How amazing would it feel to be totally accepted and unconditionally supported, where YOUR needs are the priority? You're likely here searching for someone who will truly understand you, who knows how to help you with whatever is hurting right now. Does your past make today harder? Are you feeling frustrated and disconnected within your relationships? Do you wake up every day feeling discouraged or stuck? Or struggle to fall asleep because your brain can't stop worrying? We're a group of knowledgeable, compassionate clinicians who are invested in figuring this all out WITH you. Let us help you. We can tackle these things together.
How amazing would it feel to be totally accepted and unconditionally supported, where YOUR needs are the priority? You're likely here searching for someone who will truly understand you, who knows how to help you with whatever is hurting right now. Does your past make today harder? Are you feeling frustrated and disconnected within your relationships? Do you wake up every day feeling discouraged or stuck? Or struggle to fall asleep because your brain can't stop worrying? We're a group of knowledgeable, compassionate clinicians who are invested in figuring this all out WITH you. Let us help you. We can tackle these things together.
Kaitlin Pennington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Kaitlin Pennington is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from McKendree University. Kaitlin offers Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that helps those with trauma exposure or PTSD. She primarily works with children, adolescents, and their families to help them understand and communicate their emotions. In her spare time, Kaitlin enjoys making art, reading, playing video games, and playing with her dogs.
Kaitlin Pennington is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from McKendree University. Kaitlin offers Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that helps those with trauma exposure or PTSD. She primarily works with children, adolescents, and their families to help them understand and communicate their emotions. In her spare time, Kaitlin enjoys making art, reading, playing video games, and playing with her dogs.
Tara Lusby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Tara Lusby LPC and LCSW believes the client knows the best route for treatment, meeting them where they are at and partnering on their mental health journey. Specializes in individual therapy for adults 18-99 with a focus on anxiety, depression and trauma. Adult clients aged 18-99 with a focus on anxiety, depression, attachment issues and trauma. I have experience working with individuals who experience self-harming behaviors or suicidal thoughts.
Tara Lusby LPC and LCSW believes the client knows the best route for treatment, meeting them where they are at and partnering on their mental health journey. Specializes in individual therapy for adults 18-99 with a focus on anxiety, depression and trauma. Adult clients aged 18-99 with a focus on anxiety, depression, attachment issues and trauma. I have experience working with individuals who experience self-harming behaviors or suicidal thoughts.
Cindy S Georgie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Excited to announce that Cindy Georgie, LPC has joined our team! EllieMentalHealth She has a compassionate and empathic heart for adults, teens, and children. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other health needs, reaching out for help is the first step toward a better life and reaching your goals.
Excited to announce that Cindy Georgie, LPC has joined our team! EllieMentalHealth She has a compassionate and empathic heart for adults, teens, and children. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other health needs, reaching out for help is the first step toward a better life and reaching your goals.
James M Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Whether you are in a marriage that is struggling, having a problem personally with substances, or just need some help clearing out the clutter in your life, my approach to counseling comes from many different counseling theories. I believe that it is important to focus on the here and now, emphasizing future actions, behaviors, and thoughts, rather than deeply exploring the past. While the past has brought us where we are today, how you believe today and how you act today is of more importance. I believe in being directive and intentional in all aspects of therapy.
Whether you are in a marriage that is struggling, having a problem personally with substances, or just need some help clearing out the clutter in your life, my approach to counseling comes from many different counseling theories. I believe that it is important to focus on the here and now, emphasizing future actions, behaviors, and thoughts, rather than deeply exploring the past. While the past has brought us where we are today, how you believe today and how you act today is of more importance. I believe in being directive and intentional in all aspects of therapy.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.