Therapists in Clayton, MO

I love to work with clients who are motivated to heal the trauma of their past. That trauma can be due to Family of Origin, abuse, neglect, LGBTQIA+ Struggles, medical trauma, religious trauma, sexual abuse, a single event, or a combination of these. Typically, my clients want to gain function in daily life as well as be able to relate to others in a way that works better than what they are currently doing. They are tired of being triggered and their trauma response ruling their lives, so they want to take charge again.

Relationships are hard, whether that relationship is with you, the people who matter to you or a co-parent or an ex. I serve adults with a variety of relationship issues, including co-parenting, divorce, family reunification, or parenting. I help couples and family members reconnect. I work with co-parents to help them reduce conflict and put their children first. I help parents with children of higher needs reconnect with themselves and their children. Or I can just help you on your own journey to repairing or establishing relationships. Whatever your goal, I hope you will invest in you and your path to feeling better.

I can work with kids and their families who are going through different life difficulties. I have experience working with kids who struggle with self-esteem, emotion regulation, coping skills, and much more! Artemis Counseling provides help in a compassionate and understanding space. At Artemis Counseling, our goal is to empower children, parents and families who often come to us during a time of transition, to move through life’s transitions and soar.

Are you looking for a safe place to disclose your struggles that no one else seems to understand? I can provide a safe place and help navigate difficulties blocking you from becoming your best version of yourself. I have experience working in an inpatient behavioral health setting. I have worked with adults suffering from addiction to adolescents suffering with suicidal ideations. I have worked with depression, anxiety, and building self-esteem. I believe that each individual is unique, and we will find unique approaches to help walk through different phases of life.

Are you looking for a strictly confidential & safe place to turn? Are you feeling confused or stuck with your teen? Since 1999, I’ve been working as a licensed clinical social worker, supporting adolescents, young adults & adults facing emotional health issues. I have been told I provide the kind of solid help, guidance & support my clients need. I believe the key to beginning the healing process is in finding someone you can build a strong, safe and connected therapeutic relationship with. Call for a free phone consultation and together we can determine if the services, supports and guidance I offer match what you’re looking for.

You are ready for therapy. Maybe you sense that there’s so much more to you than is known by yourself or others. You’re exhausted from unmet needs, chronic caretaking, traumatic triggers, or feelings of shame. Connection and joy in your relationships are brief and seem out of reach. You may be feeling helpless, unworthy, unfulfilled, and anxious. Maybe you yearn to be known by your partner, friends, or community. You want to tell a new story with your life, nurture a space of inner peace, return to the love you once felt in your relationship, or connect more authentically with your body, your world, and the people in it.

I can help by providing tools to escape feeling anxious, depressed, fearful, overworked, underappreciated, or overwhelmed. It has been reported that the single most important factor in determining the success of therapy is not the therapeutic model the practitioner uses, rather it is the therapeutic relationship. Knowing this, I strive to make you feel comfortable and begin to trust the therapeutic process. As we explore problems and dilemmas, you will gain new insights and perspectives.

With over 30 years in practice I have experience working with people of all ages with a range of conditions and concerns. People come to me to learn more about themselves and the source of their symptoms. It is though better understanding that we are able to heal and grow. My work with children/adolescents includes anxiety, adoption, depression, family issues, and behavioral problems. My work with adults includes chronic medical conditions, depression, anxiety, loss/grief, and relationship issues.

As we go throughout our lives, we often tend to get all wrapped up in the journey to provide a better life for ourselves and our loved ones. However, sometimes we don't take enough time to show love to ourselves, and we are often left feeling unfulfilled, restless, or exhausted. Whether you are facing issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, or even just need some help "doing life" in a different way, my hope is that I can offer a space where you can breathe, speak freely, and decompress from the daily stresses of life, as I meet you right where you're at in this present moment.

Accepting New Patients --- Taking the step to begin therapy is a brave choice. I understand that it frequently comes at a time of vulnerability when emotional pain or life problems are intense. As a therapist, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to begin understanding life circumstances that are creating concerns for you. I approach therapy as a collaborative process and understand the importance of trust and empathy in the therapeutic relationship. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and I work with people of all ages.

I believe we all have the capacity to improve our lives and understand ourselves more fully. It takes a great deal of courage to ask for help. Appreciating and respecting that courage, my work is to help my clients attain their goals. We do this together as a team. Being stuck personally or professionally is poignantly uncomfortable. Together we can move thru and beyond this state and get to the other side. To address your individuality I utilize a wide array of interventions: mindfulness-based talk therapy, somatic techniques, art therapy, music therapy.

Do you have long periods of low mood, sadness or anxiety that makes it difficult to face life challenges? Do you have trouble getting motivated? Do you have a history of adverse life experiences or trauma that makes it difficult to cope? There are reasons why you feel the way you do and together, we can discover what is keeping you feeling "stuck." I use a mind-body approach to help resolve issues so you can increase the quality of your life.

Reaching out and asking for help is an incredible show of strength. I understand that, and I want to help you become happier and healthier. This process is not always easy - but the benefits are real. I truly care about my patients and their success. A large part of my practice focuses on eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work with men and women of all ages, frequently students at area universities. Most frequently, my patients goals include gaining insight and coping skills to manage life's stressors.

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.

It is my belief that as many paths to wholeness exist as were, are, or will be, people on this planet. Walking our individual paths in pursuit of meaning and purpose is a universal goal. Sometimes life presents us with vexing challenges just when we are determined to accomplish personally and or collectively valuable goals. Or our growth is impeded by painful events that happen to us during the course of living. The path & or goal becomes unclear. And so, my role in the therapeutic process is akin to a guide. Recommending, encouraging, questioning, witnessing you seek to find the best possible expression of your unique wholeness.

The clients I serve are often at a crossroads in their life story and unsure of how to close one chapter and begin anew. Clients I enjoy working with recognize that counseling continues outside of the session in self reflection, exploring behavior change, and shifting how we think and relate to ourselves. I find that counseling helps meet goals and needs as diverse as the client, and sometimes goals arise throughout the course of the relationship. No one needs a "good reason" to come to counseling, for the desire to reach out and try will always be sufficient.