Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Oakville, MO
Erin Elking
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, MO 63129
I utilize DBT in a lot of my therapy.
I'm glad you found your way here! I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals live a life worth living. I hold a PLPC license and am supervised by an LPC. I have been endorsed by the National Board for Certified Counselors. My therapeutic approach is centered around creating a strong therapeutic alliance, practicing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and creating a space where clients can feel vulnerable and validated as they work through their challenges. I have developed a niche for working with self-harm, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma.
I utilize DBT in a lot of my therapy.
I'm glad you found your way here! I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals live a life worth living. I hold a PLPC license and am supervised by an LPC. I have been endorsed by the National Board for Certified Counselors. My therapeutic approach is centered around creating a strong therapeutic alliance, practicing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and creating a space where clients can feel vulnerable and validated as they work through their challenges. I have developed a niche for working with self-harm, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma.
Understanding Minds Psychological Services
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Oakville, MO 63129
Understanding Minds provides trusted, confidential, and comprehensive mental health services. Our supportive team of providers take a proactive approach with assessment, collaborative treatment planning, progress review, and validated approaches to make progress achievable. Your needs are important to us, and we strive to offer the best possible experience in mental healthcare. This is why we have administrative staff available to assist you 5 days a week and we request feedback from you about your experience and fit with your provider.
Understanding Minds provides trusted, confidential, and comprehensive mental health services. Our supportive team of providers take a proactive approach with assessment, collaborative treatment planning, progress review, and validated approaches to make progress achievable. Your needs are important to us, and we strive to offer the best possible experience in mental healthcare. This is why we have administrative staff available to assist you 5 days a week and we request feedback from you about your experience and fit with your provider.
SSM Health Behavioral Health at St. Clare Hospital
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakville, MO 63129
SSM Health Behavioral Health offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), specifically designed for young people struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral problems. Our Youth and Family IOP aims to help teens reduce symptoms through developing skills to promote self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Our team understands the complexity of mental and behavioral issues and we believe it’s imperative to take a comprehensive approach to caring for each person to strengthen the whole family system.
SSM Health Behavioral Health offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), specifically designed for young people struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral problems. Our Youth and Family IOP aims to help teens reduce symptoms through developing skills to promote self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Our team understands the complexity of mental and behavioral issues and we believe it’s imperative to take a comprehensive approach to caring for each person to strengthen the whole family system.
Camilla Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, MO 63129
Are you experiencing feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, loneliness, or hopelessness in your life? Do you find your emotions and worries often taking over? I have immediate openings for adults looking to make changes and feel better. My passion is helping people learn to navigate their emotions, build resilience, and learn skills to handle change. We will explore ways to handle anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues. Together, we can identify and learn to manage the obstacles that are hindering your sense of well-being and fulfillment. Together we can create a plan for healing.
Are you experiencing feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, loneliness, or hopelessness in your life? Do you find your emotions and worries often taking over? I have immediate openings for adults looking to make changes and feel better. My passion is helping people learn to navigate their emotions, build resilience, and learn skills to handle change. We will explore ways to handle anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues. Together, we can identify and learn to manage the obstacles that are hindering your sense of well-being and fulfillment. Together we can create a plan for healing.
Kara Shaughnessy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakville, MO 63129
Not accepting new clients
I integrate treatment approaches based on a client’s unique needs, while using a mindful, strengths-based and, cognitive- and dialectical-behavioral (CBT and DBT) techniques.
Some people have intense or overwhelming emotions, feeling stressed or just “stuck” in life. While we all try to do the best we can to problem solve and manage life stressors, sometimes what we’ve been doing is no longer working for us. I am skilled in helping clients untangle strong emotions and thoughts by balancing the “see-saw” of acceptance of what won't change in life while also empowering clients to use new skills to change. In doing so, we identify unhelpful behaviors that are no longer serving a purpose and work toward more healthy behaviors that are relevant to people’s goals to figure out the problems in their lives.
I integrate treatment approaches based on a client’s unique needs, while using a mindful, strengths-based and, cognitive- and dialectical-behavioral (CBT and DBT) techniques.
Some people have intense or overwhelming emotions, feeling stressed or just “stuck” in life. While we all try to do the best we can to problem solve and manage life stressors, sometimes what we’ve been doing is no longer working for us. I am skilled in helping clients untangle strong emotions and thoughts by balancing the “see-saw” of acceptance of what won't change in life while also empowering clients to use new skills to change. In doing so, we identify unhelpful behaviors that are no longer serving a purpose and work toward more healthy behaviors that are relevant to people’s goals to figure out the problems in their lives.
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Katie M. Hurley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63129
Accepting New Clients in 2024! Katie Hurley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and has additional certifications in EMDR and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). As a clinician, she is trained to treat PTSD/complex trauma, depression, low self worth, anxiety, shame, and family conflict. She utilizes many treatment modalities including: EMDR, TF-CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Sand Tray Therapy.
Accepting New Clients in 2024! Katie Hurley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and has additional certifications in EMDR and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). As a clinician, she is trained to treat PTSD/complex trauma, depression, low self worth, anxiety, shame, and family conflict. She utilizes many treatment modalities including: EMDR, TF-CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Sand Tray Therapy.
Emily Seligson
MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63129
She will often draw from elements of DBT, EFT, trauma-informed therapies, and attachment theory in her work with her clients.
Many of us long for genuine connection and safety in relation to ourselves and others. Sometimes we want to better understand who we are and where we came from, but it can feel daunting to even know where to begin. Other times, we hope for tools and understanding that can enable us to feel more regulated, as we move forward through challenging moments. Whatever it is that brought you here today, Emily finds it to be an honor to walk alongside you. Through a fostering of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, she strives to create healthy settings for change, growth, and healing.
She will often draw from elements of DBT, EFT, trauma-informed therapies, and attachment theory in her work with her clients.
Many of us long for genuine connection and safety in relation to ourselves and others. Sometimes we want to better understand who we are and where we came from, but it can feel daunting to even know where to begin. Other times, we hope for tools and understanding that can enable us to feel more regulated, as we move forward through challenging moments. Whatever it is that brought you here today, Emily finds it to be an honor to walk alongside you. Through a fostering of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, she strives to create healthy settings for change, growth, and healing.
Tricia Merlo-Follmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63129
Congratulations on taking a positive step toward a healthier and happier life! My name is Tricia Merlo-Follmer. I am a psychotherapist who practices in the South County area. I work with many people who experience issues such as: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Grief, Trauma and relationship issues. I offer various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) among other therapies that help heal traumatic experiences. If you need to take control over your life/emotions, please call for an appointment. I have helped many people gain a sense of confidence and self-worth.
Congratulations on taking a positive step toward a healthier and happier life! My name is Tricia Merlo-Follmer. I am a psychotherapist who practices in the South County area. I work with many people who experience issues such as: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Grief, Trauma and relationship issues. I offer various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) among other therapies that help heal traumatic experiences. If you need to take control over your life/emotions, please call for an appointment. I have helped many people gain a sense of confidence and self-worth.
Edward Donald Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, ABS, MA, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63129
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.
Sara Loftis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63129
I have been trained in many different therapeutic modalities to include CBT, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trama-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have 15 years of experience working with families, couples and adolescents/teenagers who have endured trauma. Many I have helped struggled with self-harm, suicidal thoughts/attempts, anxiety, being bullied, peer pressure and peer conflicts, self-esteem, school performance, and/or school behaviors. I have also worked with many women over the years. Woman I have helped came to me due to weight management issues, grief, divorce, relationship issues/infidelity, finding purpose, the life-change cycle and stress/anxiety related to work/career challenges/changes. I enjoy helping clients find their inner self-confidence and strength.
I have been trained in many different therapeutic modalities to include CBT, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trama-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have 15 years of experience working with families, couples and adolescents/teenagers who have endured trauma. Many I have helped struggled with self-harm, suicidal thoughts/attempts, anxiety, being bullied, peer pressure and peer conflicts, self-esteem, school performance, and/or school behaviors. I have also worked with many women over the years. Woman I have helped came to me due to weight management issues, grief, divorce, relationship issues/infidelity, finding purpose, the life-change cycle and stress/anxiety related to work/career challenges/changes. I enjoy helping clients find their inner self-confidence and strength.
Living Well Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63129
Waitlist for new clients
I use a variety of methods, tailored to your needs, including CBT, DBT, Spirituotherapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes strongly in the transformation work of Christ in our lives. I am committed to helping clients find hope and healing. I have a passion for helping individuals improve their mental health by looking not only at their emotional and mental health, but also their spiritual and physical health. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or past trauma, or some other struggle; I would consider it an honor to help you along your path to peace and wholeness.
I use a variety of methods, tailored to your needs, including CBT, DBT, Spirituotherapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes strongly in the transformation work of Christ in our lives. I am committed to helping clients find hope and healing. I have a passion for helping individuals improve their mental health by looking not only at their emotional and mental health, but also their spiritual and physical health. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or past trauma, or some other struggle; I would consider it an honor to help you along your path to peace and wholeness.
Krista Hsieh
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63129
Additionally, I utilizes elements of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Every individual possesses inherent worth and dignity. I am excited to know you and believe that your life has unique value and purpose. I strive to foster safe, trusting relationships where healing can take place. I enjoy working with adults and teens. I welcome those experiencing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, grief and loss, relational conflict, and trauma. I also enjoy working with borderline personality disorder and people recovering from narcissistic personality disorder abuse.
Additionally, I utilizes elements of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Every individual possesses inherent worth and dignity. I am excited to know you and believe that your life has unique value and purpose. I strive to foster safe, trusting relationships where healing can take place. I enjoy working with adults and teens. I welcome those experiencing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, grief and loss, relational conflict, and trauma. I also enjoy working with borderline personality disorder and people recovering from narcissistic personality disorder abuse.
Alicia Seidler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63129
I use a relational approach to counseling, paired with some cognitive behavioral therapy, especially dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
I seek to do whatever possible to help you feel safe in counseling. The relationship between you and I needs to be one that feels warm, inviting, non-judgmental, and encouraging. From the safety of this relationship, you can then feel supported enough to grieve what has been lost and push to fight for the things that have been taken from your life.
I use a relational approach to counseling, paired with some cognitive behavioral therapy, especially dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
I seek to do whatever possible to help you feel safe in counseling. The relationship between you and I needs to be one that feels warm, inviting, non-judgmental, and encouraging. From the safety of this relationship, you can then feel supported enough to grieve what has been lost and push to fight for the things that have been taken from your life.
Jeana Roth
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MO, LCPC-IL, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63129
I use an eclectic blend of DBT and trauma-focused therapies to help validate and process your experience.
Have you been hurt by a past church or religious experience? Has it knocked you off balance and led you to doubt your relationships with other people, with God, or even within yourself? If so, you are not alone. Most of us at some point have walked through various degrees of Spiritual Abuse ranging from mild, disorienting misuse of power to full-blown cult experiences. These toxic systems and Spiritual Abuse don't have to have the last word. There is hope for healing, integration, and attachment repair.
I use an eclectic blend of DBT and trauma-focused therapies to help validate and process your experience.
Have you been hurt by a past church or religious experience? Has it knocked you off balance and led you to doubt your relationships with other people, with God, or even within yourself? If so, you are not alone. Most of us at some point have walked through various degrees of Spiritual Abuse ranging from mild, disorienting misuse of power to full-blown cult experiences. These toxic systems and Spiritual Abuse don't have to have the last word. There is hope for healing, integration, and attachment repair.
Laura's Therapeutic Solutions & Supervision
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63129
Are you feeling down or depressed due to a recent loss, life change, or unknown unexplained reason? Are you struggling with daily stresses or does your life just seem out of balance? Is anxiety affecting your relationships or your overall satisfaction in life? I work with clients to assist them in finding the solutions to get life back on track. Whether you are an adult struggling with the day to day routines or a family having parenting challenges I am here to help.
Are you feeling down or depressed due to a recent loss, life change, or unknown unexplained reason? Are you struggling with daily stresses or does your life just seem out of balance? Is anxiety affecting your relationships or your overall satisfaction in life? I work with clients to assist them in finding the solutions to get life back on track. Whether you are an adult struggling with the day to day routines or a family having parenting challenges I am here to help.
Midwest Institute for Addiction (dba SLBWC)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63129
As a quality service focused St. Louis, Missouri addiction treatment center for alcohol and drug abuse and dependency, our focus is person-centered. At our St. Louis addiction treatment center we understand that service is part of care and maintain a culture of accessibility, responsiveness, compassion, and adaptability. The MIA difference involves going beyond best practices regarding medical, psychiatric, and behavioral care and providing a culture of quality service that our clients find invaluable. At MIA, your addiction treatment experience is one that promotes recovery and well-being without forgetting client satisfaction.
As a quality service focused St. Louis, Missouri addiction treatment center for alcohol and drug abuse and dependency, our focus is person-centered. At our St. Louis addiction treatment center we understand that service is part of care and maintain a culture of accessibility, responsiveness, compassion, and adaptability. The MIA difference involves going beyond best practices regarding medical, psychiatric, and behavioral care and providing a culture of quality service that our clients find invaluable. At MIA, your addiction treatment experience is one that promotes recovery and well-being without forgetting client satisfaction.
Roberta Kerosevic
Counselor, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63129
Have open availability for winter 2024! Sliding scale and some Medicaid; can be weekly or every other week sessions. My goals are to give clients and their families tools, and offer genuine support in daily and/or lifelong struggles. My belief is that change is possible for anyone, but the client and their loved ones need to have an open mind, and believe in love and support. Getting out of your comfort zone is a guarantee, and therapy is the first step. I will work with you and others who support you to reach your goals and make changes that lead to lifelong healthy habits of self care and thriving personal relationships.
Have open availability for winter 2024! Sliding scale and some Medicaid; can be weekly or every other week sessions. My goals are to give clients and their families tools, and offer genuine support in daily and/or lifelong struggles. My belief is that change is possible for anyone, but the client and their loved ones need to have an open mind, and believe in love and support. Getting out of your comfort zone is a guarantee, and therapy is the first step. I will work with you and others who support you to reach your goals and make changes that lead to lifelong healthy habits of self care and thriving personal relationships.
Andy Kerckhoff
Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63129
I help individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, trauma, grief, or shame. Many of my clients are in major life transitions. I help people become more aware of their emotional responses to stressors and to find better ways to manage their inner lives. I can help you become more empowered to make wiser decisions with a stronger sense of self, so you will be more satisfied with your life.
I help individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, trauma, grief, or shame. Many of my clients are in major life transitions. I help people become more aware of their emotional responses to stressors and to find better ways to manage their inner lives. I can help you become more empowered to make wiser decisions with a stronger sense of self, so you will be more satisfied with your life.
Jamie Gebhardt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63129
Life and relationships can be challenging sometimes. The good news is that you do not have to walk through it alone. You have already taken a big step by exploring options. I would love the opportunity to collaborate with you in finding the best approach to achieve wellness on your healthcare journey. For over 20 years, I have assisted clients of all ages and backgrounds in achieving meaning, growth, and overall wellness. I am particularly passionate about helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, and other mental health challenges.
Life and relationships can be challenging sometimes. The good news is that you do not have to walk through it alone. You have already taken a big step by exploring options. I would love the opportunity to collaborate with you in finding the best approach to achieve wellness on your healthcare journey. For over 20 years, I have assisted clients of all ages and backgrounds in achieving meaning, growth, and overall wellness. I am particularly passionate about helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, and other mental health challenges.
True Vine Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63129
I provide Christian counseling for individuals, couples, marriages and families looking for help with depression, anxiety, anger, abuse, addiction, communication struggles and fear.
I provide Christian counseling for individuals, couples, marriages and families looking for help with depression, anxiety, anger, abuse, addiction, communication struggles and fear.
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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.