Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Hazelwood, MO
Working virtually in MO and Texas my goal as an eclectic counselor is to help others grow, regain peace, joy and healing in their lives by providing empathy, encouragement and support. I help my clients define the tools needed to overcome obstacles, deescalate situations, make better choices and negotiate positive outcomes to be the best they can be via individual and group counseling. I am a dedicated, knowledgeable counselor with experience working with adults of all ages from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds using clinically tested and evidence-based interventions.
Working virtually in MO and Texas my goal as an eclectic counselor is to help others grow, regain peace, joy and healing in their lives by providing empathy, encouragement and support. I help my clients define the tools needed to overcome obstacles, deescalate situations, make better choices and negotiate positive outcomes to be the best they can be via individual and group counseling. I am a dedicated, knowledgeable counselor with experience working with adults of all ages from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds using clinically tested and evidence-based interventions.
My years of experience have given me a passion for working with those struggling to overcome abuse, dysfunction, childhood losses, and trauma. If you have family concerns, or have individual struggles recovering from dysfunction, I can help you start from where you are right now and find the place you would like to be. You may be haunted by memories from military combat, or be the family member of someone who has deployed. This is a place you can come for understanding and support in overcoming your unique challenges.
My years of experience have given me a passion for working with those struggling to overcome abuse, dysfunction, childhood losses, and trauma. If you have family concerns, or have individual struggles recovering from dysfunction, I can help you start from where you are right now and find the place you would like to be. You may be haunted by memories from military combat, or be the family member of someone who has deployed. This is a place you can come for understanding and support in overcoming your unique challenges.
My approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Strengths-Based interventions, Emotional Processing, and Exposure Therapy.
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a true partnership. Two people working together, building trust, and exploring what healing can look like. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and able to talk openly about your emotional, physical, and cognitive experiences. I support individuals from diverse backgrounds and life stages, walking alongside them through their unique challenges. I’m passionate about helping people release shame, approach their pain with gentleness and grace, and build a stronger, healthier sense of who they are.
My approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Strengths-Based interventions, Emotional Processing, and Exposure Therapy.
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a true partnership. Two people working together, building trust, and exploring what healing can look like. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and able to talk openly about your emotional, physical, and cognitive experiences. I support individuals from diverse backgrounds and life stages, walking alongside them through their unique challenges. I’m passionate about helping people release shame, approach their pain with gentleness and grace, and build a stronger, healthier sense of who they are.
Life feels heavy when you’re carrying it on your own. Too many of us are stuck in a battle with low self worth, feeling emotionally disconnected, and unseen in our relationships. Therapy offers a space where you can stop the spiraling and break the cycles.
Life feels heavy when you’re carrying it on your own. Too many of us are stuck in a battle with low self worth, feeling emotionally disconnected, and unseen in our relationships. Therapy offers a space where you can stop the spiraling and break the cycles.
Dr. Reschke is a licensed psychologist who works with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and adjustment. Dr. Reschke uses a flexible individualized approach depending on the client and on the presenting issue. Frequently, she employs a cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approach to assist her clients in developing coping strategies. Dr. Reschke sees clients for both short term therapy to address specific current difficulties, as well as longer term therapy for those clients who are struggling with life-long difficulties and/or prefer a more insight-oriented approach that explores their family of origin.
Dr. Reschke is a licensed psychologist who works with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and adjustment. Dr. Reschke uses a flexible individualized approach depending on the client and on the presenting issue. Frequently, she employs a cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approach to assist her clients in developing coping strategies. Dr. Reschke sees clients for both short term therapy to address specific current difficulties, as well as longer term therapy for those clients who are struggling with life-long difficulties and/or prefer a more insight-oriented approach that explores their family of origin.
I integrate CBT, ACT, and existential therapy to help clients build insight, coping skills, and meaningful change.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, cultural identity concerns, or feelings of being emotionally stuck, particularly those seeking a therapist who can balance practical tools with deeper personal growth and understanding. Many clients come to the practice feeling overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected, or conflicted between personal goals, family expectations, and cultural pressures. As a bilingual Arabic- and English-speaking clinician, I can work effectively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds while also offering access and understanding.
I integrate CBT, ACT, and existential therapy to help clients build insight, coping skills, and meaningful change.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, cultural identity concerns, or feelings of being emotionally stuck, particularly those seeking a therapist who can balance practical tools with deeper personal growth and understanding. Many clients come to the practice feeling overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected, or conflicted between personal goals, family expectations, and cultural pressures. As a bilingual Arabic- and English-speaking clinician, I can work effectively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds while also offering access and understanding.
From the outside, you may appear strong, successful, capable, and dependable. People rely on you at work, at home, in ministry, and in your relationships. Yet internally, you may be carrying anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or the emotional exhaustion that comes from always being the one holding everything together. I work with women, couples, and high-functioning individuals who are navigating difficult seasons and want greater clarity, emotional wellness, and healthier ways of coping, connecting, and moving forward. Together, we work to build insight, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.
From the outside, you may appear strong, successful, capable, and dependable. People rely on you at work, at home, in ministry, and in your relationships. Yet internally, you may be carrying anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or the emotional exhaustion that comes from always being the one holding everything together. I work with women, couples, and high-functioning individuals who are navigating difficult seasons and want greater clarity, emotional wellness, and healthier ways of coping, connecting, and moving forward. Together, we work to build insight, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.
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iHeal Wellness Therapy and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Saint Louis, MO 63105
Are you dealing with stress, relationship issues, mood disorders, career/professional concerns, or life transitions? Are you feeling overwhelmed and imbalanced? When this happens, everything else suffers from your personal to your professional life, including how you feel. You may find it challenging to find the right therapist who can help you heal. Just know that you are not alone. It can be difficult to seek therapy, especially if you tried it before and felt like it didn't work. “One size does not fit all.” Our approaches are tailored to the needs of each individual to help you find long lasting solutions. We can help.
Are you dealing with stress, relationship issues, mood disorders, career/professional concerns, or life transitions? Are you feeling overwhelmed and imbalanced? When this happens, everything else suffers from your personal to your professional life, including how you feel. You may find it challenging to find the right therapist who can help you heal. Just know that you are not alone. It can be difficult to seek therapy, especially if you tried it before and felt like it didn't work. “One size does not fit all.” Our approaches are tailored to the needs of each individual to help you find long lasting solutions. We can help.
I welcome clients of all ages and am committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community by providing a safe, affirming space that honors each person’s unique challenges and strengths. I studied at Northwestern University with a focus on children and adolescents and later pursued additional training in trauma. As a lifelong learner, I see education as a gift and continue to grow alongside my clients. My work is trauma-informed, guided by Internal Family Systems (IFS), with a special focus on inner child work.
I welcome clients of all ages and am committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community by providing a safe, affirming space that honors each person’s unique challenges and strengths. I studied at Northwestern University with a focus on children and adolescents and later pursued additional training in trauma. As a lifelong learner, I see education as a gift and continue to grow alongside my clients. My work is trauma-informed, guided by Internal Family Systems (IFS), with a special focus on inner child work.
I blend elements of psychodynamic therapy, CBT and ACT to help tailor therapy to the individual’s needs.
Hello! I would like to help you get to the root of what’s troubling you and help you to understand yourself better. I aim to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to share your experience. I try to accomplish this with a warm and direct style and use humor when it’s appropriate. Utilizing an integrative approach I work with anxiety, overwhelm, burn out, stress, depression, grief, ADHD and late-recognized Autism. I cannot diagnose Autism. I also help people who are struggling with life transitions and complicated relationships.
I blend elements of psychodynamic therapy, CBT and ACT to help tailor therapy to the individual’s needs.
Hello! I would like to help you get to the root of what’s troubling you and help you to understand yourself better. I aim to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to share your experience. I try to accomplish this with a warm and direct style and use humor when it’s appropriate. Utilizing an integrative approach I work with anxiety, overwhelm, burn out, stress, depression, grief, ADHD and late-recognized Autism. I cannot diagnose Autism. I also help people who are struggling with life transitions and complicated relationships.
Mark Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Saint Louis, MO 63122
Waitlist for new clients
I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental counseling to individuals and families. I am particularly passionate about working with adolescents and their family systems. Learn more and contact me for a free consultation at www.markpatrickcounseling.com.
I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental counseling to individuals and families. I am particularly passionate about working with adolescents and their family systems. Learn more and contact me for a free consultation at www.markpatrickcounseling.com.
The moment one decides to seek therapy is a significant and valuable one, often born of a genuine desire for healing or meaningful change. Coming to therapy takes courage and can help us find new meaning in old stories, make choices with integrity and purpose, and live with greater self-compassion and compassion for others.
The moment one decides to seek therapy is a significant and valuable one, often born of a genuine desire for healing or meaningful change. Coming to therapy takes courage and can help us find new meaning in old stories, make choices with integrity and purpose, and live with greater self-compassion and compassion for others.
You’ve taken a brave step by being here and I’m really glad you found your way. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC) who is passionate about helping individuals build lives that feel worth living. When life feels heavy or uncertain—like you’re carrying more than you can hold—it can be hard to know where to begin. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we will explore what may be keeping you from feeling grounded and connected, while building the tools and insight needed to feel more steady, resilient, and empowered.
You’ve taken a brave step by being here and I’m really glad you found your way. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC) who is passionate about helping individuals build lives that feel worth living. When life feels heavy or uncertain—like you’re carrying more than you can hold—it can be hard to know where to begin. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we will explore what may be keeping you from feeling grounded and connected, while building the tools and insight needed to feel more steady, resilient, and empowered.
In her therapeutic practice, Margaret utilizes interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to foster long-term growth.
Margaret has a particular passion for working with individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, guiding them through the critical transition back to daily life. She understands the complexities that can arise post-discharge and focuses on helping clients build stability and resilience. In addition to this, Margaret offers specialized care for those experiencing depression, grief, and trauma, ensuring that her clients receive tailored treatments that address their unique needs.
In her therapeutic practice, Margaret utilizes interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to foster long-term growth.
Margaret has a particular passion for working with individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, guiding them through the critical transition back to daily life. She understands the complexities that can arise post-discharge and focuses on helping clients build stability and resilience. In addition to this, Margaret offers specialized care for those experiencing depression, grief, and trauma, ensuring that her clients receive tailored treatments that address their unique needs.
I mostly use CBT, DBT, and ACT in my practice, depending on the level of emotional distress you may be experiencing.
Our emotions are a part of our lives, and they can not disappear or be ignored. Struggling with emotions can lead to a wide variety of mental health difficulties. Your experience may be a numbing of emotions, which can lead to depression, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or lack of drive. Or you may experience overwhelming emotions, which can lead to anxiety, PTSD, trauma responses, grief, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, or eating disorder behaviors. Either way, becoming whole-hearted and getting into good relationship with your emotions can lead to emotional relief and a more enjoyable and fulfilling life.
I mostly use CBT, DBT, and ACT in my practice, depending on the level of emotional distress you may be experiencing.
Our emotions are a part of our lives, and they can not disappear or be ignored. Struggling with emotions can lead to a wide variety of mental health difficulties. Your experience may be a numbing of emotions, which can lead to depression, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or lack of drive. Or you may experience overwhelming emotions, which can lead to anxiety, PTSD, trauma responses, grief, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, or eating disorder behaviors. Either way, becoming whole-hearted and getting into good relationship with your emotions can lead to emotional relief and a more enjoyable and fulfilling life.
I utilize well-established treatments such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, and CRAFT in a collaborative and encouraging style focusing on helping you uncover your own motivation, confidence and lasting solutions.
I specialize in supporting individuals through difficult life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief, workplace stress and burnout, and substance use. It is also my passion to help families safely navigate life when a loved one is struggling. I specialize in helping family members of individuals with substance use disorders protect their own well-being and build meaningful, values-driven lives while more effectively supporting their loved one. Over the past two decades, it has been my honor to partner with many clients as they create real, positive changes in their lives.
I utilize well-established treatments such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, and CRAFT in a collaborative and encouraging style focusing on helping you uncover your own motivation, confidence and lasting solutions.
I specialize in supporting individuals through difficult life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief, workplace stress and burnout, and substance use. It is also my passion to help families safely navigate life when a loved one is struggling. I specialize in helping family members of individuals with substance use disorders protect their own well-being and build meaningful, values-driven lives while more effectively supporting their loved one. Over the past two decades, it has been my honor to partner with many clients as they create real, positive changes in their lives.
With 13 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring both deep clinical expertise and a strong understanding of the human side of healing. I hold a Master’s in Counseling as well as an MBA, which allows me to approach care with both compassion and a thoughtful, holistic perspective.
With 13 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring both deep clinical expertise and a strong understanding of the human side of healing. I hold a Master’s in Counseling as well as an MBA, which allows me to approach care with both compassion and a thoughtful, holistic perspective.
I specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns, and anxiety, helping clients move toward body acceptance and self-compassion.
Do thoughts about food, your body, or anxiety take up more space in your life than you want them to? If so, you may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by the constant mental load. Sometimes these patterns can feel protective at first, offering comfort or control, but over time they often begin to take more than they give. It is not your fault, and with the right support, healing is possible. As a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the eating disorders field, I am dedicated to helping you build a healthier relationship with yourself, your body, and food.
I specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns, and anxiety, helping clients move toward body acceptance and self-compassion.
Do thoughts about food, your body, or anxiety take up more space in your life than you want them to? If so, you may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by the constant mental load. Sometimes these patterns can feel protective at first, offering comfort or control, but over time they often begin to take more than they give. It is not your fault, and with the right support, healing is possible. As a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the eating disorders field, I am dedicated to helping you build a healthier relationship with yourself, your body, and food.
Sam is a PLPC working under the supervision of Andrew Jovanovic, M.A., LPC. In May of 2026 he graduated from the University of Missouri – St. Louis with a Master’s Degree in clinical mental health counseling. Sam’s background in mental health work has spanned years, creating a strong and enduring passion for supporting those in their mental health journeys. His experience in mental health fields eventually led him to develop a strong interest in working with those who have experienced OCD and trauma. Sam’s approach to therapy focuses on client goals as the primary marker of progress, emphasizing collaboration
Sam is a PLPC working under the supervision of Andrew Jovanovic, M.A., LPC. In May of 2026 he graduated from the University of Missouri – St. Louis with a Master’s Degree in clinical mental health counseling. Sam’s background in mental health work has spanned years, creating a strong and enduring passion for supporting those in their mental health journeys. His experience in mental health fields eventually led him to develop a strong interest in working with those who have experienced OCD and trauma. Sam’s approach to therapy focuses on client goals as the primary marker of progress, emphasizing collaboration
David employs a multifaceted counseling approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
David Casson, CIT, provides a supportive and empathic environment that is centered on a foundation of trust and open communication. He views himself as a partner and collaborator in each client’s story, healing journey, and path forward, helping them achieve their goals and facilitating lasting improvement and recovery. His holistic approach is designed to recognize, understand, and incorporate each client’s salient identities and characteristics, empowering client autonomy in counseling. David has relevant experience working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and severe behavioral challenges.
David employs a multifaceted counseling approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
David Casson, CIT, provides a supportive and empathic environment that is centered on a foundation of trust and open communication. He views himself as a partner and collaborator in each client’s story, healing journey, and path forward, helping them achieve their goals and facilitating lasting improvement and recovery. His holistic approach is designed to recognize, understand, and incorporate each client’s salient identities and characteristics, empowering client autonomy in counseling. David has relevant experience working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and severe behavioral challenges.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.