Therapists in Maryland Heights, MO

We created Therapy for Black Women to address the unique challenges experienced solely by Black women. For we are all too familiar with the "Angry Black Woman" and equally as toxic, "Strong Black Woman" tropes. These archetypes are incessantly perpetuated in the media and impact our relationship with vulnerability; thus, the capacity to be fully realized humans. Furthermore, Therapy for Black Women helps to mitigate the continued exploitation of Black women in search of licensed clinicians who have practical knowledge surrounding what it is to be a Black Women.

Wise Counsel is a group practice offering a safe haven for clients who seek healing through the compassionate, collective support of group work. We are an incubator for healers/clinicians who want to enhance their clinical expertise through the shared experience of group work. Our overall goal is to offer quality affordable mental health care to the masses.

I have immediate openings available for telehealth sessions, so please email me today and we can get started this week! I have worked with all age groups in a multitude of setting. Most of my experience has been Counseling middle, high school and college aged individuals struggling with managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, emotional regulation, self-esteem, social skills and relationships, among other DSM diagnosis and symptom presentation.

I believe you deserve a space that is nonjudgmental, and open while exploring what it is you need. You may notice a sense of sadness that's hard to describe or understand. Are you constantly thinking about the "what-ifs" that distract from your current life? It's my goal to help you feel in control of your pain and worry rather than it feeling like it's in control of you. If you are experiencing loss or grief, I'm here to sit with you in those sometimes difficult feelings while also exploring what tools you need to help with the day to day. I work with those who have traumatic or distressing experiences they would like to process.

I provide individualize care to clients who are struggling to manage symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. I enjoy work with pregnant and postpartum women who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression and adjusting to their new life as a parent. I focus much of my work on helping you to find clarity and stabilization, then move into personal growth and acceptance. I want to help you find the best version of yourself and truly enjoy life.

Therapy is for everyone. Being a kid is a hard job and being a parent isn't easy either. It can be lonely, isolating and overwhelming when you or your child is struggling. We aren't meant to struggle alone. My passion is helping kids, adolescents, and their families learn how to navigate big feelings, stress and overwhelm. I have dedicated my career to supporting children and parents in their journey toward social and emotional well-being. Do you need help understanding the IEP, 504, or gifted process at school? During my 15 years as a school counselor I helped many families walk through these steps.

Can life just stop being a shit show? You work your butt off for a job that you constantly feel the "Sunday Scaries" over, you come home to a sink full of dishes and somehow twice as much laundry than what you saw the basket this morning, your mom made yet another comment about the way you choose to parent your kids, and you can’t even remember the last time you had a real, guilt-free night out. It's all starting to close in on you and you wish you could just run. It would be so easy to just run, wouldn't it?

Mental health issues can manifest in unexpected ways. Do you experience unexplained irritability? Hyper-criticism of yourself and others? Mood swings without any clear cause? Feeling overwhelmed to the point of being unable to organize your day? If so, it's worth considering whether you may be struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression. Perhaps you may be experiencing Relationship Trauma. Do you ever find yourself constantly questioning or doubting what you once believed to be true? Did everything seem perfect in the beginning, but now you can barely recognize the person in front of you?

Are you struggling with finding a purpose? Is it difficult for you to sustain motivation? Are you finding yourself in a losing battle with substance abuse? Do you struggle with a traumatic experience that is overwhelming you to the point that it's difficult to function daily? It's the unspoken fear that holds you back from your full potential.

There are times in life when we realize that something's missing. We need a little guidance, a little assistance and a lot of compassion and understanding. When you have arrived at this point and are not sure what to do or who to turn to, that's where I come in. Whether you are experiencing; stress, loss, relationship issues, a life transition, anxiety, depression or trauma related issues, I am here to help.

Most distressed couples that come to see me usually present difficulty being responsive to their partners. My focus in a session is to structure a safe environment for individuals to take a step back, identify their interaction cycle, and feel comfortable expressing their most vulnerable feelings to their loved-ones, leading to new and positive interactions. By increasing the emotional responsiveness within the system, members won't unwillingly push others away in their attempts to be closer.

I specialize in working with teen girls who feel overwhelmed with anxiety and self-criticism and are struggling with a draining desire to be perfect.

Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or changes in relationships or friendships? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of every day life and struggling to figure out next steps? Life transitions such as starting a new path, making a career change and figuring out who you are and what you want to be and do can all feel overwhelming. I can provide a supportive and empathetic space to explore the present and obstacles and challenges that are being faced.

My therapy practice focuses on helping clients cope with and overcome challenges through providing the guidance and tools to move forward in life. My goal is for clients to feel that they have improved self-esteem, improved mood, motivation to work and participate in daily responsibilities, achieve their goals, form and strengthen their relationships, and integrate the past into the present. I have experience with children and adolescents, families in need of a change or a new set of skills, chronic mental illness inclusive of mood disorders, persistent anxiety and depression, and substance abuse disorders.