Female Therapists in Creve Coeur, MO
I'm glad you decided to reach out for support! The most important part about starting therapy is to ensure you feel comfortable. Are you looking for a genuine and compassionate therapist who is also direct? If so, you have come to the right place. I like to make clients feel comfortable utilizing a calm space to allow them to process their feelings. Some of my clients are looking for support and guidance on how to manage emotions, may have symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, or needing guidance within relationships in their life. I also involve parents and guardians in the therapy process as well!
I'm glad you decided to reach out for support! The most important part about starting therapy is to ensure you feel comfortable. Are you looking for a genuine and compassionate therapist who is also direct? If so, you have come to the right place. I like to make clients feel comfortable utilizing a calm space to allow them to process their feelings. Some of my clients are looking for support and guidance on how to manage emotions, may have symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, or needing guidance within relationships in their life. I also involve parents and guardians in the therapy process as well!
I specialize in Women's issues, particularly, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, as well as, Social, Life Adjustment Issues, Grief & Loss, and LGBTQ issues, using an Existential-Humanistic approach. The treatment I provide is women-focused only.
I specialize in Women's issues, particularly, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, as well as, Social, Life Adjustment Issues, Grief & Loss, and LGBTQ issues, using an Existential-Humanistic approach. The treatment I provide is women-focused only.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that anxiety, stress, fear, or past experiences continue to keep in place? You may have tried different approaches and still feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the calm and confidence you want to feel in your daily life. I help adults create meaningful change through a thoughtful blend of psychotherapy and clinical hypnosis in a safe, supportive, and deeply compassionate environment. Together, we work toward helping you feel more empowered, emotionally balanced, and connected to your own inner strength and ability to heal.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that anxiety, stress, fear, or past experiences continue to keep in place? You may have tried different approaches and still feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the calm and confidence you want to feel in your daily life. I help adults create meaningful change through a thoughtful blend of psychotherapy and clinical hypnosis in a safe, supportive, and deeply compassionate environment. Together, we work toward helping you feel more empowered, emotionally balanced, and connected to your own inner strength and ability to heal.
Pearlman & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PhD
1 Endorsed
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Dr. Lena Pearlman is the clinical director and lead therapist of Pearlman & Associates, a team of social workers in private practice in St. Louis MO. Lena has been a social worker for 25 years and believes that we all have the capacity to make positive changes that improve the quality of our lives. Lena uses a client centered interactive style along with a warm caring manner. She takes time to understand your history, identify your strengths, acknowledge your feelings and clarify your goals with a plan to help you make progress towards them.
Dr. Lena Pearlman is the clinical director and lead therapist of Pearlman & Associates, a team of social workers in private practice in St. Louis MO. Lena has been a social worker for 25 years and believes that we all have the capacity to make positive changes that improve the quality of our lives. Lena uses a client centered interactive style along with a warm caring manner. She takes time to understand your history, identify your strengths, acknowledge your feelings and clarify your goals with a plan to help you make progress towards them.
Are you experiencing problems navigating through loneliness, despair, or unresolved trauma? Maybe you are feeling down, overwhelmed, or experiencing anxiety in your life’s journey? My name is Danita Flakes and I’m here to structure a path of enlightenment and the happiness you desire. I have an extraordinary compassion for the human condition and possess a multi-cultural ethnic, global view, and an understanding of society and the world at large. I have a passion for serving under-privileged and under-served individuals with a person-centered approach.
Are you experiencing problems navigating through loneliness, despair, or unresolved trauma? Maybe you are feeling down, overwhelmed, or experiencing anxiety in your life’s journey? My name is Danita Flakes and I’m here to structure a path of enlightenment and the happiness you desire. I have an extraordinary compassion for the human condition and possess a multi-cultural ethnic, global view, and an understanding of society and the world at large. I have a passion for serving under-privileged and under-served individuals with a person-centered approach.
My clients want to feel better, do better, and be better versions of themselves. They want meaningful work and a sense of balance. I want them to feel empowered and prepared to handle daily interactions, life transitions, and whatever crisis comes their way. That means having a regulated enough nervous system that they can intentionally respond with the skills we hone in therapy instead of mindlessly reacting or repeating ineffective patterns. I work well with people looking for clarity, support, and honesty from their therapist.
My clients want to feel better, do better, and be better versions of themselves. They want meaningful work and a sense of balance. I want them to feel empowered and prepared to handle daily interactions, life transitions, and whatever crisis comes their way. That means having a regulated enough nervous system that they can intentionally respond with the skills we hone in therapy instead of mindlessly reacting or repeating ineffective patterns. I work well with people looking for clarity, support, and honesty from their therapist.
Seeking counseling is the hardest but most rewarding step a person can take. It is ok to not be ok & ask for help. We all need help now & then. Thank you for visiting my page! I hope that we can work together to meet your needs. I have a passion for working with children, youth and families. I would be honored to be a part of your continued success.
Seeking counseling is the hardest but most rewarding step a person can take. It is ok to not be ok & ask for help. We all need help now & then. Thank you for visiting my page! I hope that we can work together to meet your needs. I have a passion for working with children, youth and families. I would be honored to be a part of your continued success.
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.
Sometimes it can feel like seeking therapy for yourself or your child means that something has gone wrong. I see it differently. Reaching out for encouragement and support is a courageous step toward growth and healing. I have specialized training and experience working with children as young as three, adolescents, and young adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, parental separation, and behavioral concerns. I also provide caregiver support and consultation to help adults strengthen their relationships with their children and foster healthy development.
Sometimes it can feel like seeking therapy for yourself or your child means that something has gone wrong. I see it differently. Reaching out for encouragement and support is a courageous step toward growth and healing. I have specialized training and experience working with children as young as three, adolescents, and young adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, parental separation, and behavioral concerns. I also provide caregiver support and consultation to help adults strengthen their relationships with their children and foster healthy development.
Whatever brought you here whether it’s a recent challenge, a long-standing struggle, or simply a desire for change you deserve a space that feels safe, supportive, and healing. My goal in private practice is to offer a nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. I take a compassionate approach, working alongside clients as they navigate life’s transitions, emotional challenges, and personal growth. I have extensive experience working across the lifespan, and I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals who are coping with family dynamics, anxiety, and major life changes.
Whatever brought you here whether it’s a recent challenge, a long-standing struggle, or simply a desire for change you deserve a space that feels safe, supportive, and healing. My goal in private practice is to offer a nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. I take a compassionate approach, working alongside clients as they navigate life’s transitions, emotional challenges, and personal growth. I have extensive experience working across the lifespan, and I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals who are coping with family dynamics, anxiety, and major life changes.
Mindful Change STL has immediate openings! Our goal is to respond to all inquiries within 24 business hours and provide additional referrals if we can't meet your needs. We work with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, day-to-day stressors, chronic emotion dysregulation and have had distressing experiences in their life. We strive to provide a space that feels safe to explore how your experiences are impacting you and explore what a life worth living looks like to you. At Mindful Change, we have multiple providers available who can help individuals build resilience and process their experiences.
Mindful Change STL has immediate openings! Our goal is to respond to all inquiries within 24 business hours and provide additional referrals if we can't meet your needs. We work with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, day-to-day stressors, chronic emotion dysregulation and have had distressing experiences in their life. We strive to provide a space that feels safe to explore how your experiences are impacting you and explore what a life worth living looks like to you. At Mindful Change, we have multiple providers available who can help individuals build resilience and process their experiences.
Limited appointments available. Something isn’t working—and it’s hard to figure out why. Your child may be having frequent meltdowns, ongoing toileting concerns like accidents or withholding, or pushing limits. Your teen may seem capable and like they’re doing fine on the outside, but are actually carrying a lot of pressure inside. I work with children, teens, and parents when things feel confusing or hard to shift. We slow things down, understand what’s driving these patterns, and find more manageable ways forward.
Limited appointments available. Something isn’t working—and it’s hard to figure out why. Your child may be having frequent meltdowns, ongoing toileting concerns like accidents or withholding, or pushing limits. Your teen may seem capable and like they’re doing fine on the outside, but are actually carrying a lot of pressure inside. I work with children, teens, and parents when things feel confusing or hard to shift. We slow things down, understand what’s driving these patterns, and find more manageable ways forward.
I work with individuals who experience trauma, anxiety, depression, day-to-day stressors, and have had distressing experiences in their life that they wish to process. I strive to provide a space that feels safe to explore how your experiences are impacting you and help identify what a life worth living looks like to you. My goal is to help build coping skills to help with day-to-day experiences and when/if ready to explore the deeper experiences that have impacted each person. At Mindful Change, we have multiple providers available who can help to build coping skills and process their experiences.
I work with individuals who experience trauma, anxiety, depression, day-to-day stressors, and have had distressing experiences in their life that they wish to process. I strive to provide a space that feels safe to explore how your experiences are impacting you and help identify what a life worth living looks like to you. My goal is to help build coping skills to help with day-to-day experiences and when/if ready to explore the deeper experiences that have impacted each person. At Mindful Change, we have multiple providers available who can help to build coping skills and process their experiences.
On the outside, things might look fine. On the inside, there’s more going on. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly asking yourself, “Is this really it?” Do you sometimes feel lonely, confused? Maybe unheard or misunderstood. Sometimes what feels like confusion is the beginning of something deeper taking shape. I offer a grounded, collaborative space to explore and navigate change. I integrate talk therapy with brain-based approaches such as hypnosis to access deeper patterns, strengthen insight, and create meaningful, lasting alignment.
On the outside, things might look fine. On the inside, there’s more going on. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly asking yourself, “Is this really it?” Do you sometimes feel lonely, confused? Maybe unheard or misunderstood. Sometimes what feels like confusion is the beginning of something deeper taking shape. I offer a grounded, collaborative space to explore and navigate change. I integrate talk therapy with brain-based approaches such as hypnosis to access deeper patterns, strengthen insight, and create meaningful, lasting alignment.
Are you at a difficult time in your life and struggling to feel better. Maybe you are overcome with worry and sadness or feeling that you’ve lost your way. Maybe you feel disconnected from your family and friends and are caught up in self-blame and doubt. Are you wondering how you came to this point in your life. Stop, breathe and tell yourself you are loved, you matter, and you will find your way. Give yourself permission to make mistakes and time and space to figure it out. Together we will make sense of how you came to this point in your life, grieve what can’t be changed and embrace what you have.
Are you at a difficult time in your life and struggling to feel better. Maybe you are overcome with worry and sadness or feeling that you’ve lost your way. Maybe you feel disconnected from your family and friends and are caught up in self-blame and doubt. Are you wondering how you came to this point in your life. Stop, breathe and tell yourself you are loved, you matter, and you will find your way. Give yourself permission to make mistakes and time and space to figure it out. Together we will make sense of how you came to this point in your life, grieve what can’t be changed and embrace what you have.
I work with young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and life stressors and transitions. I also work with older adults who are experiencing late and end of life transitions and concerns.
I work with young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and life stressors and transitions. I also work with older adults who are experiencing late and end of life transitions and concerns.
People look for counselors/therapists/life coach for all reasons. I work with clients with a variety of backgrounds and issues to help them reach goals or navigate through transitions in a therapeutic supportive way. I work with clients who are of middle school age through adulthood including Seniors. I work with individuals, couples and families. From depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, communication problems, women's and men's health specific related issues to general support, I have worked with and helped many people over the years. Throughout Life we often need a professional to help us achieve our very best.
People look for counselors/therapists/life coach for all reasons. I work with clients with a variety of backgrounds and issues to help them reach goals or navigate through transitions in a therapeutic supportive way. I work with clients who are of middle school age through adulthood including Seniors. I work with individuals, couples and families. From depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, communication problems, women's and men's health specific related issues to general support, I have worked with and helped many people over the years. Throughout Life we often need a professional to help us achieve our very best.
I provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive enviornment where I guide individuals and couples to help them overcome mental health and emotional issues to bring about a new level of awareness and change. This is done by identifying and understanding the underlying causes, changing destructive thought patterns, and behaviors. I am also a certified Thai Yoga therapist. I keep both practices separate in that I do not do psychotherapy with Thai Yoga clients or vice versa.
I provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive enviornment where I guide individuals and couples to help them overcome mental health and emotional issues to bring about a new level of awareness and change. This is done by identifying and understanding the underlying causes, changing destructive thought patterns, and behaviors. I am also a certified Thai Yoga therapist. I keep both practices separate in that I do not do psychotherapy with Thai Yoga clients or vice versa.
Lauren
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SEP
1 Endorsed
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Waitlist for new clients
When life’s difficulties pile up, they can quietly carry us further from the person we want to be, until it all feels overwhelming. Though subtle, the relationship we hold with ourselves—particularly our emotions—is often the key to experiencing a genuine sense of happiness and fulfillment. I seek to support my clients in experiencing life from a more empowered stance, one that can be difficult to access when feeling buried by a traumatic past or even a traumatic present.
When life’s difficulties pile up, they can quietly carry us further from the person we want to be, until it all feels overwhelming. Though subtle, the relationship we hold with ourselves—particularly our emotions—is often the key to experiencing a genuine sense of happiness and fulfillment. I seek to support my clients in experiencing life from a more empowered stance, one that can be difficult to access when feeling buried by a traumatic past or even a traumatic present.
My ideal client is someone who wants to address the issues that they are struggling with in an empathetic and validating environment. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, or a host of other issues, and they know that when they come to my office they will be working with someone who truly wants to help them. Ideally, their goals would be related to things that they truly care about and want to improve in their lives. My ideal clients wants to find peace within the chaos that everyday life sometimes presents.
My ideal client is someone who wants to address the issues that they are struggling with in an empathetic and validating environment. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, or a host of other issues, and they know that when they come to my office they will be working with someone who truly wants to help them. Ideally, their goals would be related to things that they truly care about and want to improve in their lives. My ideal clients wants to find peace within the chaos that everyday life sometimes presents.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.