Therapists in Creve Coeur, MO

Just as physical therapy retrains and strengthens one’s body, mental health therapy retrains and strengthens one’s mind, emotions, and relationships. It has the potential to empower, enlighten, and encourage. Whether facing depression or a relational concern, or if you’re looking for balance and peace or need to deal with the effects of trauma or abuse, including spiritual/religious abuse, the first step is to know that you matter enough to take care of YOU. As a therapist, I come alongside. I walk with. I reframe. I do not judge or shame. You are enough. You are whole. You are worth it.

I take a person-centered approach because therapy is 100% about you. You know the kind of person you want to be. You just need some help and encouragement getting there. We'll also look at the things you do well, because you are doing far more than you give yourself credit for. Therapy is all about helping you become your best self.

When we are suffering in this world, there are usually patterns of suffering that have hold of us. If we confront the patterns, they can teach us. I know it takes courage to walk through the door of a therapist's office. Let me give space to face the hard stuff.

My goal is to help you raise your conscious awareness by living more radically open and learning to have a healthier relationship with your own thoughts. I will teach you how to be more curious about your thoughts instead of struggling against them, at the same time allowing yourself to learn something from them. I like to utilize, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Radical Openness DBT, and Cognitive Behavorial therapy. Finding your edge will be an important part of therapy.

Life can be messy. It’s full of change and transitions that can lead to feelings of uncertainty or anxiety. You may seem OK on the outside, but inside you're stressed, feeling stuck, and full of self-doubt. You don't have to figure this out on your own. My passion is helping individuals identify their strengths and reach their full potential. With a combination of counseling and coaching techniques, I'll help you create strategies to overcome life's obstacles. Whatever season of life you're in, and whatever you need to work through, I'm here to offer support and help you to become your best self.

6-8 sessions may be all you need. Do you often think/say to yourself: “I should know this?” “I’ve read all the self-help books.” “I’ve done therapy in the past.” "I was doing great." “What are you going to tell me that I don’t already know?” or "I have never done this before" I get it. I work with negative, self-limiting beliefs and past traumas that may be holding you back.

During the human experience, we will have struggles along the way. There are times we don't understand our own actions. We decide to take one approach to solve our problems and find ourselves doing something opposite of what we intended on doing. It is in those moments that we ask ourselves "How did I get here?" As a counselor for over 16 years, I partner with people to find their answers and to unlock their solutions. I have a solution-focused approach that assists clients in reestablishing balance, developing coping skills, and educating them on techniques and strategies to improve their capabilities.

Are you tired of being tired, sad, anxious, or isolated? Sick of people telling you to "snap out of it", "stop worrying", or "everyone gets depressed"? Is it hard to talk about your experience(s), even with family or friends? I can help. Having worked as a counselor for over 20 years, I know the power in feeling truly seen, in knowing that one person understands and cares. Together, we can find your strength and hope. I promise it's there, even if you can't remember what it feels like! Hope starts here.

Sound Familiar? You long for more joy in your life yet notice yourself avoiding your feelings, staying distracted, always on the go or shutting down completely. “I’m fine,” you say, “just tired”. But, when you avoid your feelings they tend to come out in other ways: racing thoughts; feeling unfocused; lack of sleep or oversleeping; reaching for alcohol, food or other substances; lashing out at loved ones; isolating yourself and then beating yourself up for these things. Then you find yourself falling down the rabbit hole of judgment, self-doubt and exhaustion which leaves you feeling stuck and even further from the joy you desire.

Heather (she/her) practices a holistic approach when working with clients. She desires for every client to know they have a voice, and their story is important. Heather offers a safe place where clients can find authentic healing by engaging with their story and helping their mind and body to recognize that the old threat has passed. It is safe to live in the present reality. Heather walks with clients to help them understand, experience, and accept the reality of life – with all of its desires and sorrows – and leads them to a life of healing and flourishing.

Many of us are longing for genuine safety in relationship and to be deeply connected to ourselves and others: to be heard, understood, and loved just as we are. Yet, many of us walk through our days feeling outside of ourselves and disconnected from the people around us, struggling to heal from the pain and confusion we have experienced in this life. If any of this resonates with you, know that you are not alone. Because every individual holds dignity and such inherent worth, I am genuinely moved by the responsibility and honor of getting to walk with you through your story and healing journey.

I am here to put you at ease and truly listen as you share your own experiences of grief, loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and/or learning a work-life balance. As each person has a unique story, I will listen and provide feedback and support. We will navigate your journey together. I use a variety of approaches including CBT, Narrative Therapy, Companioning model, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.

If you're struggling and needing some help, you've already made the first important step. I work with clients who have problems in everyday living, including difficulties with anxiety, depression, panic and bipolar disorder. I've also worked with people who experience more serious problems like suicidal and self-harm thoughts and actions and impulsivity. I have 15 years of experience treating adults, adolescents and families, parents of adolescents and young adults, people struggling with grief and loss, and members of the LGBTQ+ population. Visit my web site at www.riegertherapy.com and please feel free to reach out.

KINETIC counseling specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, familial stress, and parenting. With 14 years of experience in family social work, Carly provides private counseling services which focus on a comprehensive appreciation of the complexity of people's lives and choices. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Stress Reduction techniques, Mindfulness strategies, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions. Carly works to incorporate a holistic approach embracing each person's interests, hobbies, educational background and belief system.

Life can be hard sometimes! Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression or simply feeling stuck and frustrated, I can help. My focus is to help you move forward in your life with a better ability to navigate the difficult situations. As we move through the process together the goal is to help you find meaning and growth, as well as symptom relief to improve your overall well-being.

Feeling stuck or defeated or hopeless about yourself or the relationships that are most important to you? Or are you weighed down by past trauma? I would like to walk alongside you and help you find a path forward.

I believe we all deserve to feel safe and fulfilled in life, and I strive to help you achieve this through your therapeutic journey. Together we will explore your unique history, challenges and goals so that you can ultimately be the best version of yourself. I want to create a space for you that is compassionate, free of judgment and inspires change. I consider you the expert on your life and want to use the therapeutic process to help you overcome life's challenges, both big and small.

I am a licensed professional counselor who specializes in the treatment of adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress. My role is to help individuals find their voice to fight against shame through empowerment and self-exploration. I believe that counseling can be a safe place to begin this healing. Through an integrated approach that addresses the mind, body, and spirit, we are able to move towards our hopes and desires, no longer stuck. I am also able to provide telehealth services to residents in the state of Florida.

Life has a lot of challenges. I want to help you work through your struggles and find more hope. I offer a safe and supportive environment where together we can process your feelings and frustrations. I think in order to create real, lasting change that you not only have to challenge your thoughts and behaviors, but also address the underlying feelings and emotions that contribute to them. If you are tired of feeling stuck I will work with you to identify and change your unhealthy patterns so that you can move forward.