Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Brentwood, MO
Each of us has a unique history that shapes how we make sense of our inner and outer world. I have over 15 years of experience working in mental health with diverse clients who have a variety of concerns they bring to our relationship. Some of the typical issues that I have helped clients address include depression, anxiety, mania, trauma histories, and substance use. In addition, I have a personal passion working with clients who are exploring their gender identity and/or sexuality. Often because of the concerns that my clients bring up, I help people with life changes, career questions, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Each of us has a unique history that shapes how we make sense of our inner and outer world. I have over 15 years of experience working in mental health with diverse clients who have a variety of concerns they bring to our relationship. Some of the typical issues that I have helped clients address include depression, anxiety, mania, trauma histories, and substance use. In addition, I have a personal passion working with clients who are exploring their gender identity and/or sexuality. Often because of the concerns that my clients bring up, I help people with life changes, career questions, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Welcome. Something brought you here — maybe your child’s behavior, a teen’s big feelings, your own stress or anxiety, or changes in your relationships or identity. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, offering a supportive space to slow down, be curious, and foster a deeper connection with oneself.
Welcome. Something brought you here — maybe your child’s behavior, a teen’s big feelings, your own stress or anxiety, or changes in your relationships or identity. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, offering a supportive space to slow down, be curious, and foster a deeper connection with oneself.
I act as an advocate, sounding board and gentle challenger.
My specialties include: Couples counseling, Divorce/co-parenting, school issues, acculturation, adjustment, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and birth trauma. I'm a child and adolescent therapist and use play therapy in session with younger clients.
I act as an advocate, sounding board and gentle challenger.
My specialties include: Couples counseling, Divorce/co-parenting, school issues, acculturation, adjustment, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and birth trauma. I'm a child and adolescent therapist and use play therapy in session with younger clients.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by self-defeating behaviors, anxiety, or life challenges? Change can be hard, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m Rebecca, and I help adolescents and adults create lasting transformation through compassion-focused therapy, DBT, and solution-focused techniques. Together, we’ll explore strategies that empower you to break free from patterns that hold you back and build a life of peace, resilience, and fulfillment. Take the first step towards healing today and begin your journey to a brighter tomorrow.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by self-defeating behaviors, anxiety, or life challenges? Change can be hard, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m Rebecca, and I help adolescents and adults create lasting transformation through compassion-focused therapy, DBT, and solution-focused techniques. Together, we’ll explore strategies that empower you to break free from patterns that hold you back and build a life of peace, resilience, and fulfillment. Take the first step towards healing today and begin your journey to a brighter tomorrow.
Hello! My name is Marissa Lamey and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I joined this field of mental health counseling because I knew I wanted to help, understand, and guide others in the search of discovering themselves. I often tell clients "life sometimes just sucks" and in those "sucky" times, we cope with what we know. Sometimes what we know is not the healthiest form of self-love. We will embark on that journey together in what taking care of you means and what living your life to the fullest can be, no matter what life brings.
Hello! My name is Marissa Lamey and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I joined this field of mental health counseling because I knew I wanted to help, understand, and guide others in the search of discovering themselves. I often tell clients "life sometimes just sucks" and in those "sucky" times, we cope with what we know. Sometimes what we know is not the healthiest form of self-love. We will embark on that journey together in what taking care of you means and what living your life to the fullest can be, no matter what life brings.
Lauren works with individuals across the lifespan who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out. Many are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or the effects of trauma or difficult family dynamics. Clients often feel misunderstood, emotionally reactive, or unsure how to move forward. They seek relief from emotional heaviness and a safe, nonjudgmental space to speak openly. Lauren helps them understand patterns, build practical coping skills, and reframe unhelpful beliefs. Together, they work toward greater emotional regulation, stronger relationships, and a renewed sense of confidence and direction.
Lauren works with individuals across the lifespan who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out. Many are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or the effects of trauma or difficult family dynamics. Clients often feel misunderstood, emotionally reactive, or unsure how to move forward. They seek relief from emotional heaviness and a safe, nonjudgmental space to speak openly. Lauren helps them understand patterns, build practical coping skills, and reframe unhelpful beliefs. Together, they work toward greater emotional regulation, stronger relationships, and a renewed sense of confidence and direction.
Hi! My name is Keana and I have worked in the mental health field since 2012. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri, and I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tennessee State University and a Master of Science from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. I have devoted the past 11 years of my career to working almost exclusively with survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and PTSD, and I have experience working in community mental health, both outpatient and IOP.
Hi! My name is Keana and I have worked in the mental health field since 2012. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri, and I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tennessee State University and a Master of Science from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. I have devoted the past 11 years of my career to working almost exclusively with survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and PTSD, and I have experience working in community mental health, both outpatient and IOP.
In a session I may use CBT, ACT, mindfulness, interpersonal, and narrative therapies, and other approaches to support you in reaching your goals.
Therapy for women, men, and teens dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, and life transitions.
If you’re feeling anxious, burnt out, or overwhelmed by a major life transition, you don’t have to face it alone.
I work with women, men, and teens as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, burnout, relationship concerns, and other life stressors.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel stable, understood, and empowered. My personal style is open and direct, and often infused with humor, because laughter is an important part of healing.
In a session I may use CBT, ACT, mindfulness, interpersonal, and narrative therapies, and other approaches to support you in reaching your goals.
Therapy for women, men, and teens dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, and life transitions.
If you’re feeling anxious, burnt out, or overwhelmed by a major life transition, you don’t have to face it alone.
I work with women, men, and teens as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, burnout, relationship concerns, and other life stressors.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel stable, understood, and empowered. My personal style is open and direct, and often infused with humor, because laughter is an important part of healing.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
My approach is rooted in acceptance and commitment therapy and is informed by mindfulness-based approaches, positive psychology, and other models based in developmental and adult attachment theory.
You're overwhelmed with uncertainty and you're stuck in indecision. Maybe your relationship with your partner is filled with tension and conflict and you just don’t know what to do anymore. Perhaps you’re tired of constantly feeling like you have to please others to receive validation and to avoid the pain of letting people down. You've been struggling for a long time and you just need some relief. You’re ready to stop overthinking and ruminating about your problems. You’re ready to feel more connected in your relationships. Most of all, you’re ready to take action towards lasting transformation.
My approach is rooted in acceptance and commitment therapy and is informed by mindfulness-based approaches, positive psychology, and other models based in developmental and adult attachment theory.
You're overwhelmed with uncertainty and you're stuck in indecision. Maybe your relationship with your partner is filled with tension and conflict and you just don’t know what to do anymore. Perhaps you’re tired of constantly feeling like you have to please others to receive validation and to avoid the pain of letting people down. You've been struggling for a long time and you just need some relief. You’re ready to stop overthinking and ruminating about your problems. You’re ready to feel more connected in your relationships. Most of all, you’re ready to take action towards lasting transformation.
Life moves so quickly! We seldom take time to pause, reflect, and observe the beauty in and around us. Instead, we tend to ruminate about the past or obsess about the future, robbing us of present moment awareness. Therapeutic space provides the unique opportunity to remedy this —if we can simply be present, we learn to work meaningfully with the thoughts and emotions which arise, and we find direction and new possibilities. My hope is to be a source of safety, insight, and clarification as we help you find your way.
Life moves so quickly! We seldom take time to pause, reflect, and observe the beauty in and around us. Instead, we tend to ruminate about the past or obsess about the future, robbing us of present moment awareness. Therapeutic space provides the unique opportunity to remedy this —if we can simply be present, we learn to work meaningfully with the thoughts and emotions which arise, and we find direction and new possibilities. My hope is to be a source of safety, insight, and clarification as we help you find your way.
I have a natural warmth that creates a safe space for clients, full of unconditional positive regard and acceptance, meaning clients become free to not only understand and process their pasts, but also to befriend the feelings associated with it and to identify how previous experiences impact their current beliefs and actions.
Many of us go our entire lives with the feeling of being unseen and unheard. Some of us experience this so fully that we may even feel trapped in the stories others have written for us. What would it be like to feel accepted as you are? To show up authentically and know that was enough? You don’t need to be strong, happy, or put-together. We can embrace your beautiful mess and find your story of triumph together. It will take effort and may be tough at times, but I will go with you! I have experience working with adolescents, and adults on a wide variety of issues, such as trauma, depression and low self esteem.
I have a natural warmth that creates a safe space for clients, full of unconditional positive regard and acceptance, meaning clients become free to not only understand and process their pasts, but also to befriend the feelings associated with it and to identify how previous experiences impact their current beliefs and actions.
Many of us go our entire lives with the feeling of being unseen and unheard. Some of us experience this so fully that we may even feel trapped in the stories others have written for us. What would it be like to feel accepted as you are? To show up authentically and know that was enough? You don’t need to be strong, happy, or put-together. We can embrace your beautiful mess and find your story of triumph together. It will take effort and may be tough at times, but I will go with you! I have experience working with adolescents, and adults on a wide variety of issues, such as trauma, depression and low self esteem.
It’s no secret that facing what’s been troubling you in counseling can be daunting, so it’s normal to feel nervous or worried about coming. Don’t let that stop you! Our relationship itself will ease that transition, and I will help you. It really is possible to work on things that have previously felt unreachable or inaccessible — the very things that are probably bringing you to counseling in the first place. It won’t always be easy, but together we will come to an understanding of all your parts and experiences, and even discover and grow what makes make you, you!
It’s no secret that facing what’s been troubling you in counseling can be daunting, so it’s normal to feel nervous or worried about coming. Don’t let that stop you! Our relationship itself will ease that transition, and I will help you. It really is possible to work on things that have previously felt unreachable or inaccessible — the very things that are probably bringing you to counseling in the first place. It won’t always be easy, but together we will come to an understanding of all your parts and experiences, and even discover and grow what makes make you, you!
I work with adult and adolescent clients of diverse backgrounds, with a particular passion for supporting those who feel like societal outcasts or that they just don’t quite “fit.” My practice is a nonjudgmental space for individuals to shed the labels others have placed on them and explore their true values. Whether confronting childhood emotional neglect, redefining their identity, or unpacking religious trauma, I aim to support clients in achieving their unique goals.
I work with adult and adolescent clients of diverse backgrounds, with a particular passion for supporting those who feel like societal outcasts or that they just don’t quite “fit.” My practice is a nonjudgmental space for individuals to shed the labels others have placed on them and explore their true values. Whether confronting childhood emotional neglect, redefining their identity, or unpacking religious trauma, I aim to support clients in achieving their unique goals.
Jillian Maloney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to my profile; I’m happy you’re here! I’m an eclectic therapist that offers humor and compassion while helping you achieve your therapeutic goals. My areas of interest are working with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, addictions. I am also an LGBTQIA+ ally. Thank you for being here!
Welcome to my profile; I’m happy you’re here! I’m an eclectic therapist that offers humor and compassion while helping you achieve your therapeutic goals. My areas of interest are working with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, addictions. I am also an LGBTQIA+ ally. Thank you for being here!
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Hello, I'm here to support you on your path to wellness. My approach to therapy is rooted in various modalities, including cognitive behavioral, solution focused, emotional freedom, gestalt, and somatic techniques. This diverse toolkit allows me to tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs. I have several certifications that enhance my practice, including being an ADD Certified Clinical Services Provider, a Certified Vibrational Sound Therapy Practitioner, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Additionally, I am currently training in Qigong teacher certification and pull from this learning to further enrich your
Hello, I'm here to support you on your path to wellness. My approach to therapy is rooted in various modalities, including cognitive behavioral, solution focused, emotional freedom, gestalt, and somatic techniques. This diverse toolkit allows me to tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs. I have several certifications that enhance my practice, including being an ADD Certified Clinical Services Provider, a Certified Vibrational Sound Therapy Practitioner, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Additionally, I am currently training in Qigong teacher certification and pull from this learning to further enrich your
I also incorporate ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Gottman Couples Therapy.
I work especially well with women, sexual and gender minorities, and nontraditional couples who know themselves deeply yet are searching for more in their lives and relationships. I help people of all backgrounds deepen their natural ability to be with life as it unfolds. I enjoy co-creating a compassionate and curious space for parts of my clients and experiences they aren’t ready to be alone with, and bringing gentle attention to aspects that are outside their awareness. I specialize in sexual health, sexuality and healing sexual trauma.
I also incorporate ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Gottman Couples Therapy.
I work especially well with women, sexual and gender minorities, and nontraditional couples who know themselves deeply yet are searching for more in their lives and relationships. I help people of all backgrounds deepen their natural ability to be with life as it unfolds. I enjoy co-creating a compassionate and curious space for parts of my clients and experiences they aren’t ready to be alone with, and bringing gentle attention to aspects that are outside their awareness. I specialize in sexual health, sexuality and healing sexual trauma.
Shawn G
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Waitlist for new clients
I am experienced with a variety of evidenced-based interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Behavioral Activation, and more.
I am proud to work with the LGBTQ+ community, individuals from other marginalized groups, people struggling with current political realities, other direct care providers, and anyone new to therapy or who has tried therapy before but without success. My ideal client is any adult who currently struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, burnout, or relationship concerns who is ready to commit to treatment. I believe in meeting clients where they are.
I view my job as being your guide to better manage symptoms that represent barriers to you moving forward in your life, following a path determined by your personal values.
I am experienced with a variety of evidenced-based interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Behavioral Activation, and more.
I am proud to work with the LGBTQ+ community, individuals from other marginalized groups, people struggling with current political realities, other direct care providers, and anyone new to therapy or who has tried therapy before but without success. My ideal client is any adult who currently struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, burnout, or relationship concerns who is ready to commit to treatment. I believe in meeting clients where they are.
I view my job as being your guide to better manage symptoms that represent barriers to you moving forward in your life, following a path determined by your personal values.
Do you feel like you're treading water, barely holding it together, or sinking under stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion? Maybe you're worn out from pretending to be okay when you're not. You might be the caretaker, the strong one, the peacekeeper and always showing up for others but neglecting yourself. Deep down, you want to feel whole again, to reconnect with the vibrant, authentic version of you that’s been buried under pain, pressure, or past trauma. You deserve to come home to yourself.
Do you feel like you're treading water, barely holding it together, or sinking under stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion? Maybe you're worn out from pretending to be okay when you're not. You might be the caretaker, the strong one, the peacekeeper and always showing up for others but neglecting yourself. Deep down, you want to feel whole again, to reconnect with the vibrant, authentic version of you that’s been buried under pain, pressure, or past trauma. You deserve to come home to yourself.
I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgmental environment where your well-being and personal growth are my priority. After empathically listening as you identify, explore, and gain understanding of the issues you are facing, we will work together to establish manageable goals that can help you better utilize your internal strengths and external resources while creating meaningful, positive changes in your life.
I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgmental environment where your well-being and personal growth are my priority. After empathically listening as you identify, explore, and gain understanding of the issues you are facing, we will work together to establish manageable goals that can help you better utilize your internal strengths and external resources while creating meaningful, positive changes in your life.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.