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John C. Lucas

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

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Available both in-person and online
130 S Bemiston Ave. Suite 710 Clayton, MO 63105
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who feel stuck in recurring emotional and relational patterns. My work is psychodynamic and psychoanalytic in orientation. I focus on how these patterns develop, how they are maintained, and how they can gradually shift to create more flexibility and freedom in how you live and relate.
I work with adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. With adolescents and young adults, I commonly address anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family stress, and trauma. In adults, I work with parents and professionals in midlife seeking in-depth psychodynamic treatment for longstanding emotional or relational difficulties.
My approach is grounded in psychoanalytic theory and practice. I completed a postgraduate program at the St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute, where I am currently a psychoanalytic candidate. This training informs my understanding of how early experiences and unconscious processes shape present difficulties and support lasting change.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

130 S Bemiston Ave.

Suite 710

Clayton, MO 63105 map

(314) 325-2175
I primarily work in person, although I also use Zoom. I have openings for new patients as of April 2026.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (314) 325-2175
Photo of John C. Lucas, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

130 S Bemiston Ave.

Suite 710

Clayton, MO 63105 map

(314) 325-2175
I primarily work in person, although I also use Zoom. I have openings for new patients as of April 2026.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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John C. Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (314) 325-2175
Photo of John C. Lucas, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
John C. Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (314) 325-2175

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2020017373 John C. Lucas
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute 2019
  • Certificate from St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute - Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program 2021
Photo of John C. Lucas, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
John C. Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (314) 325-2175
Photo of John C. Lucas, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
John C. Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (314) 325-2175

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
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John C. Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (314) 325-2175
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John C. Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (314) 325-2175

Endorsement

Megan R Gray
Megan R Gray
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPC
John is a truly skilled, intelligent, and compassionate clinician.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
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John C. Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (314) 325-2175
Photo of John C. Lucas, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
John C. Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (314) 325-2175

Location

Primary Location

130 S Bemiston Ave.

Suite 710

Clayton, MO 63105

(314) 325-2175
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I primarily work in person, although I also use Zoom. I have openings for new patients as of April 2026.
Photo of John C. Lucas, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
John C. Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (314) 325-2175
"
I primarily work in person, although I also use Zoom. I have openings for new patients as of April 2026.
Photo of John C. Lucas, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
John C. Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (314) 325-2175