Therapists in Clayton, MO

S Bellomy Iliff
MS, PLPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
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.

Tabor Burke
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Holly Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Chelsea Crofford
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Verified
Verified
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.

Suzanne (Landis) Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Justin Hampton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Need help, support, or just feeling stuck? Let's talk. Clients often report they have found me to be warm and genuine, while also being committed to offering effective, research supported treatments. While my experience has spanned across a diversity of people, various settings, and presenting issues I have a specialty and passion for working with the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) population. My work and relationship with each client is unique and guided by their needs. I view therapy as a collaboration used to facilitate growth, change, and create a more fulfilling life.

Katie Killeen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
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.

Robert Hackleman LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Chester Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Sam Huber
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Ari Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
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.
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Stacey Budke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Wellness Alley, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW, CCDP-D
Verified
Verified
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.

Marisa Gelfand
Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.

Betsy Douglass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Jason Duchinsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Not accepting new clients

Angela Adamson Springer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACT
Verified
Verified
**I am currently on maternity leave until March 2022.** I love being creative and have a young spirit. I find that I can easily connect with kids and teens. I also really enjoy working with adults seeking insight and change. Using what I know from proven treatments in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I will collaborate with you and/or your child to develop engaging, concrete tools that can be applied in the office and at home. Finding relief from emotional distress is possible and I will guide you and your family in how to achieve this in realistic and effective steps.
Waitlist for new clients

Emily Lombardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Young adulthood is an exciting journey of SELF discovery- so why is it so easy to obsess about the approval of OTHERS? Whether it’s food & body image, academics, or relationships, the pressure to compete & compare is not only overwhelming, it implies personal failure when we fall short of unrealistic standards. Imagine the possibilities if we all felt empowered to embrace uncertainty & authenticity- rejoicing in the knowledge that we don’t owe anyone perfection at the expense of being ourselves.

James P Ahearn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, JD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
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.

Chesney Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Missouri, Wisconsin, and Minnesota with over 9 years of extensive experience working with specific populations in sex therapy, couples’ therapy, and individual therapy. My clinical work includes marital preparation, effective communication and conflict resolution, discrepancies in sexual desire and intimacy, and problematic sexual issues. I am also certified in PREPARE/ENRICH working with couples.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.