Female Therapists in Kirkwood, MO

You stepped into your adulthood with the dream of building a full and happy life. Now, it feels like that is just a fantasy. You are struggling with anxiety or depression and maybe even trauma. You might be spread very thin between children, family roles and career. Some days you may feel so exhausted, that you are in survival mode. I would love to talk with you about catching your breath and learning to prioritize what is really important to you and to create more time and space for the happy and fulfilling life that YOU deserve.

I have been personally affected by a high risk pregnancy, a traumatic birth and a NICU stay. That is what has led me to this work. For the past eleven years, my work has been with perinatal mental health; specifically working with women with high risk pregnancies due to a congenital anomaly identified in their baby during pregnancy. I am here to help anyone that is struggling with feelings of angst and unrest about those unexpected challenges that are thrown your way. I have worked a great deal with perinatal and infant loss as well. I have a growing passion for helping women , specifically focusing on maternal mental health.

My general approach with working with clients for over 17 years is highly individualized, relational and strengthen based. I believe most clients simply need an environment to communicate, process feelings and gain insight in order to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I offer individual therapy for adolescents, adults and family therapy. My passion has always been treating eating disorders and the underlying causes such as depression and anxiety. Another clinical passion and area of focus has been assisting women and mothers with identity development and navigating life transitions.

I believe change is possible! I help people just like you improve their relationships and build healthy interpersonal and family interactions by highlighting your strengths and resources, and helping you develop new coping strategies. I help families in crisis due to school issues, relationship issues and economic issues. I work with grief and specializes in issues related to pregnancy loss, infertility, life transitions for women including career issues, relationships, child birth, adoption, empty nesting, divorce and menopause.

You are here for a reason, and I am here to support you in your journey. I provide a welcoming therapeutic environment that offers a safe place to facilitate change, promote personal growth, and learn new strategies and coping skills to manage distress. I value each individual that I work with and tailor my therapy practice to meet you at your level of comfort during our sessions. My goal is to collaborate with you to understand your current concerns and work together to find your path to peace and healing.

Are you working hard to hold it all together but feel constantly overwhelmed? Do you want to be present but find that you can't stop your anxious thoughts? Do you wish there was a reset button to help you feel calm and able to cope with stress? You are not alone in this struggle and your deserve to be feel good. I can help you reconnect with your needs and your voice, and your inner strength. You have a deep well of power, wisdom, and resilience within you. Let's dive in.

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.

Focused on women and female youth, Sarah's practice offers therapy for individuals, families and groups, within a safe and nurturing environment. This strong therapeutic alliance affords clients the comfort in which to develop greater self-awareness, heal from past traumas, and learn to cope with present difficulties. Along with her full-time private practice, Sarah is an Adjunct Professor at Washington University Brown School, where she received her graduate degree, and maintains an active presence in the community as a private doula and as the Missouri Co-Coordinator for Postpartum Support International.

I often work with people to manage issues in their lives that have become difficult and distressing, such as separation/divorce, career/job changes, grief/loss, relocation, becoming a parent, and retirement. Some clients experience symptoms of anxiety or depression and we focus on realistic, practical strategies to reduce their intensity and impact. My approach involves closely assessing how these issues impact daily life, how relationships are affected, what support has or hasn't been available and then develop a plan for working toward changes and greater satisfaction in life.

If you are struggling with anxiety, a challenging life event, relational discontent, or you are in self-discovery and need a safe space, I am effective in helping individuals and couples make changes by providing a non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, dreams and your challenges. I love working with women ! I will make you feel seen, heard and accepted just as you are…and if you choose to make some changes, I will walk alongside you as you grow in your worth and strength.

You will find my services and expertise helpful if you have symptoms or difficulty with life and hormone related transitions. This includes menopause, premenstrual syndrome, post partum depression, infertility, andropause, and aging issues. I consult and counsel on natural hormone replacement and use of bioidentical hormones. Depression, anxiety, loss of sexual interest and motivation are all part of problems related to hormonal changes and the natural aging process. I have 30 years experience in nursing and clinical social work helping women of all ages cope and continue healthy lifestyles.

Kelly brings deep compassion and understanding to the counseling experience and walks with her clients through changes that are meaningful and long-lasting. She is passionate about helping women heal from abuse and betrayal, and she recognizes the importance of instilling hope for desired change with regard to relationships and other goals. She loves to work with relationships, anxiety, self-esteem, family counseling, adolescents, identity issues, grief, trauma, depression, anger, and spiritual struggles. Kelly assists her clients in understanding the full context of their situations and she speaks truth in love.

Elizabeth Stallone-Lowder is considered an expert in the field of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the midwest region. She is highly trained in pregnancy and birth trauma and has been working with women as an LCSW for almost twenty years. You can find her recent publication "The Sweet Spot of Self-Care for Moms' on Amazon.

Welcome! I’m Allison and I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, & co-occurring addictions in a warm, inclusive & safe environment. We all have experiences from our past that have had a fragmenting impact on our lives, but the past doesn't have to define who we are or dictate who we are becoming. I believe you have an innate capacity to heal and grow into your best, most authentic self using therapy as a tool. Working together, we can identify ways of decreasing your symptoms, increasing your coping skills, addressing root cause(s), & most importantly, shifting self-sabotaging and/or addictive behavioral patterns.

I utilize a warm, person-centered, empathetic, and motivational style of communication which assists my clients in feeling heard, understood, and supported in their endeavors. I specialize in selecting the most effective approach for each individual’s needs throughout the therapeutic process. As a practitioner I am particularly skilled in assisting clients with confronting irrational thinking, coping skills, developing effective communication skills, self-esteem, and identifying goals to live their best lives.

Now, more than ever, people are struggling with the day-to-day battles and frustrations of life which can leave them feeling defeated and exhausted. You can learn to take back control and live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. People come to counseling for a variety of reasons. I work with individuals who have struggles ranging from the day-to-day battles, depression, anxiety, stress, boundary setting, and much more.