Gestalt Therapists in Hazelwood, MO

Feeling confused, depressed or overwhelmed? I can help. Talking with someone who listens without judging, understands your concerns and helps you clarify issues can be invaluable. I provide a warm, compassionate, accepting environment where you can safely explore personal issues and conflicts. Together we will work to create a greater sense of peace, balance and fulfillment within your life. I work with teens, adults and couples seeking help with issues such as grief or loss, cancer support, relationship issues, depression, anxiety and stress. I often incorporate meditation, mindfulness and imagery techniques along with more traditional approaches if clients desire.

Dr. Helen Friedman is a compassionate and interactive clinical psychologist with 10 years of additional formal training after her Ph.D. and 41 years in practice. She works with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, divorce, sexual and relationship issues. Specialty areas are child sexual abuse (children, adults, victims and perpetrators), compulsive sexual behavior (including porn addiction and partners), dissociative identity disorder, and gender identity. Trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities (family systems, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, gestalt , etc.), she tailors her approach to the individual, couple, or family.

Cody Lee Pey is a graduate student of social work at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, under the supervision of Sarah Saffold, LCSW. They foster a creative and conversational therapeutic environment, in which clients can build the language and awareness to express their thoughts and feelings, leading to change and growth. They use an eclectic approach, with techniques from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Gestalt therapy, and mindfulness. They also incorporate art and biblio-based activities within their sessions.

A client comes with having a difficult time coping with their present challenges, necessities, and reaching their goals. An issue a client could face is coping with the death of a loved one. The client needs include; validation, developing healthy coping mechanisms, and improving emotional intelligence to be able to process his/her emotions , live constructive daily life without too many negative thoughts and grow from life's struggles. My integrative approach to mental health encourages a clean diet, exercise, and some form of spirituality for everyone.

I founded Saint Louis Family Counseling because I believe we are all worthy of living meaningful and fulfilling lives. I enjoy working with individuals and couples, adults and adolescents in exploring and writing their next life chapter. You may be seeking counseling because you are aware there is something standing in your way, we could call this “the problem.”

You’ve had enough! The stress has been building. You’ve been holding it in but the littlest thing pushed you over the edge. No one truly understands everything you’ve been through but you aren’t sure you want to let them in. Life has been cruel at times! You try to push it away. It's impossible. Triggers seem to be everywhere. The anxiety and despair in those moments is more than you can handle! Your world becomes small in hopes that you can avoid these feelings but it only makes things worse. You are stuck in a vicious cycle. Nothing seems to help. You don’t want to keep living this way but you don’t know what to do or where to go.

Are you depressed, anxious with panic attacks, self-harming, angry, and/or distressed from past or current abuse/trauma? Are you grieving a major loss or sometimes you may feel like you do not want to be here. You may have family/relationship issues, parent-child conflict or single-parenting. Or you may have "church-hurt" or other hurtful situations. Well, there is hope. As a Trauma-Informed therapist I know that your path can get heavy. But you are still unique and can still Awaken to Every Opportunity For You and become a better version of yourself. You do count, you matter and there are new Awakenings everyday!

Stop worrying and be happy! Today, the concept of happiness and the good marriage involves practical, economical, social, psychological, and emotional aspects. As the quest for happiness and the expectation of what a good marriage is often increases disappointment, disagreement, and struggles. I help couples (premarital too) learn to develop open communication, effective problem solving, and how to discuss differences rationally. Couples discuss both the good and bad parts of their marriage, identify problems, and consider alternative-values –actions that improve intimacy, trust, and stability in marriage.

Greetings! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a private counseling practice specializing in infertility, pregnancy/birth, postpartum, attachment and parenting challenges. I combine my life experiences and formal trainings to provide my clients with a unique blend of acceptance, knowledge and compassion which I believe to be vital for healing and leaping into the unknown spaces of living life abundantly. Feel free to call or email me anytime with questions or to learn more about how we can work together.

I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgmental environment where your well-being and personal growth are my priority. After empathically listening as you identify, explore, and gain understanding of the issues you are facing, we will work together to establish manageable goals that can help you better utilize your internal strengths and external resources while creating meaningful, positive changes in your life.

Hi there, I am here to help you. I work with individuals, couples, and families with struggles ranging from current life issues, relationship struggles, and issues that have been a lifelong battle. Clients often come to me because they have hit the lowest point and have never felt more alone, even after trying therapy countless times before. Many clients have left counseling finding resolution and a drive to live their life to the fullest. My clients have expressed finding healing, feeling equipped to manage life, and having healthier relationships and connections with others that they previously thought weren't possible.

Relationships take hard work and dedication to make them last. Sometimes, we get stuck in negative patterns in our life and need some assistance in unraveling them. I aim to help my clients create positive experiences in their lives. Life can be complicated but therapy does not have to be.

Relationships are difficult. I specialize in helping clients with their relationship issues, whether they want to stay in the relationship/ marriage or go their separate ways. I assist individuals, and couples in navigating the difficult decisions that lie ahead in their relationships. My expertise are in therapy, with high conflict relationships, and divorce counseling. Being trained in family law, allows me to help individuals navigate through Divorce Mediation for when couples must move on, prioritizing for their mental health and financial well being. I have 20 plus years of experience working in the mental health fields.

Virtual Appointments on a secured line only. I work with women and those who are presenting as women. I work with all Mood and Anxiety disorders. My specialities are Perinatal, Postnatal, Teachers and Mommies. At present, I am only accepting private pay patients. I will provide a superbill upon request.

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.

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.