Therapists in Clayton, MO

You are going through life surviving but aren't really thriving. On the outside, people might not even notice anything is wrong. Inside, you're second guessing yourself & struggling to find balance. It's difficult to feel like you know who you are or how to be yourself around other people. These feelings may be affecting your relationships, school, parenting or career. Through our work together I will help you engage more fully in the present, & work towards the best version of yourself. It is hard work but can be done with gentle guidance. I'm trained in EMDR, CBT and EFT.

My style is informed by EMDR therapy, psychodynamic therapy, Jungian and depth psychology, and positive psychology. I am a licensed professional counselor, a certified EMDR clinician, and a board certified coach. My training and experience has prepared me to help clients with trauma, anxiety, addictions, depression, disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, life's additions, My approach helps people recognize and change counterproductive patterns in their lives. relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I want to assist people to develop newer, healthier patterns in their lives.

You're looking for help with emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adoption issues, recovery from narcissistic relationship, self esteem, religious doubting and deconversion, or you simply want an approach to finding a Life Worth Living. I am committed to accepting you exactly where you are while also helping you find the changes that you need in your life. Through mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation skills, CBT, EMDR, Trauma-focus, and more you will move towards the hope and change you have been looking for.

I am convinced the client/therapist relationship is one of the most healing aspects of therapy, so I take great care in making sure I treat my clients with honesty, respect, and compassion. In working together, we can create a deep connection and find balance in your life. Through this process we can shine a light on issues that may be causing difficulty and trauma for you.

**Not accepting new clients until July 1st** My practice is focused specifically on helping women decrease anxiety and OCD. You may feel miserable and stuck because of worry, rumination, or other repetitive negative thoughts. Maybe your anxiety got worse after starting a new job or a major life change—or maybe you’ve been anxious for as long as you can remember. Either way, you may be worried your anxiety will never get better and you're not sure what to do. You want to feel confident and happy, moving forward with goals and plans and living a life you love. I've dedicated my career to specializing in anxiety and OCD and I can help.

I work with clients who are struggling to cope with issues related to life transitions, addictions, eating disorders, body image, trauma, caregiving and other life demands. Psychotherapy is a deeply personal experience that can be alternately challenging, rewarding and hopeful. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere for those who wish to find balance in their lives through and beyond times of crisis or transition.

I am a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples. While I see a diverse group of clients, I do work with many members of St. Louis' academic community, including professors, graduate students, administrators, physicians and researchers. I also see undergraduates and older high school students. My treatment style is warm, thoughtful and natural, and I draw from many different treatment approaches to provide the best possible care. Please feel free to call me to discuss how I might be helpful to you.

I am aware of the strength and courage it takes to begin the process of change. I am honored to be invited into a client's life to help them heal and grow. I provide individual and couples therapy to adults and individual therapy for adolescents. I work from a psychodynamic perspective and specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief/loss and relationship issues.

If you are experiencing the pain of difficult personal circumstances or troubled relationships, I can offer you and/or your significant other support, guidance, and professional expertise. I help clients discover their own strengths, see their problems in a new way, and offer them practical support in their efforts to change. We look at past relationships and families of origin as a means to understanding or changing behaviors in the present. I work with individuals, couples and families, from pre-adolescence on.

I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors. In home, in school services are available. Clients are encouraged to have specific goals in order to have a personalized treatment plan. I also like to incorporate relaxation exercise.

Do you have long periods of sadness or anxiety that makes it difficult facing life challenges? Do you have trouble getting motivated? Do you have health issues and feel discouraged or helpless? By working together, I can help you feel better about your life so you can find more joy and fulfillment. I want to help you find your strengths and remove the obstacles that are keeping you feeling stuck.

I am a licensed professional counselor who works from a client-centered approach. My goal is to provide a warm and compassionate environment where you can feel safe to share and process your experiences. I think of counseling as a place to gain greater insight and self-awareness around core beliefs. I will work with you to identify patterns of maladaptive coping and learn healthier ways to cope with life's challenges.

Healing Spaces Psychological Services, a group private practice, was founded by Dr. Kezia Jackson to provide comprehensive, quality, and inclusive psychological services to members of the St. Louis community, particularly to those from traditionally underserved populations. At Healing Spaces, our clinicians strive to support and uplift clients in their journey to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing by creating a safe, therapeutic, healing space. This year has been particularly challenging for so many of us, and we are here to offer the extra support you may need to help you achieve your goals.

A cornerstone of my belief system is that behavior is an expression of what we need. And this is no more truer than for children. The difficulty lies, however, in parenting a child with behaviors we don't quite understand. It can be frightening that, as a parent or caregiver, we don't know what to do. And, it can feel isolating. What I want to share is that it doesn't have to be overwhelming. And, you don't have to do it alone. What I hold to be true is that therapy for children is absolutely a collaborative process where children, and the adults in their lives, learn and grow together.

If phrases like "I don't know what's wrong," "I can't be happy," or "I am hopeless," taunt you or someone you love regularly, then you are ready to make a decision to create change. No matter your age, whether you are a parent or child, I empathize with where you are and commend you for making it to this point. I primarily counsel children and their families. My role is to help each person understand the core of their frustration and based on the needs of the individual and the family, help members identify and implement change.

Making the decision to seek therapy and then finding the right therapist can be difficult. You may be struggling with your feelings, behaviors, or relationships. I enjoy working with people on a wide variety of issues. Often this is with individuals and couples who are struggling emotionally, experiencing transitions, or wanting more satisfying relationships. My work tends to focus first on finding relief from problematic symptoms and then on improving relationships and personal growth and development, working towards a happier and more peaceful experience of living. My approach is nurturing and supportive, always respectful.

Relationships...we are wired to want them, but inevitably, we struggle once we are in them. Your past can haunt your connections with others, and inhibit growth within relationships, and within yourself. Digging beneath the surface, you may uncover past hurts that influence you in ways you never realized. How are you holding yourself back in life and ultimately yourself within reinjuring yourself within relationships? Do you feel ready to take a deep dive into understanding what can make or break your relationships? Let’s look at the culprits that keep you trapped in the same patterns.

I have extensive training in trauma and addiction. I address the whole person in treatment planning. Individuals that work with me are challenged to meet their selected goal to achieve balance in their lives. We work together to form goals and I help you navigate the journey to wellness. This is a veteran owned business.

Life can be challenging and even very complicated sometimes. Feeling down, anxious, and maybe even confused is quite normal, and it is perfectly ok to ask for help. If you’re not happy with the way things are going and not sure what to do about it, then let’s talk. There is hope when you come to therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is passionate and dedicated to creating self-awareness, hope, and clarity for my clients. I serve clients throughout Missouri, Virginia, Illinois, and Florida via phone and video services.