Anxiety Therapists in Richmond Heights, MO

I work with individuals, couples and families. My work includes relationship issues including marriage, divorce and co-parenting work. My work also includes helping clients with anxiety , depression, ADHD and substance abuse. I utilize an eclectic approach with an emphasis on rational emotive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to assist and help clients learn to regulate their responses to achieve more favorable life outcomes. We work together to help gain a clearer sense of self and a path to more effective behavior.

I am an EMDR Certified Therapist specializing in treating Anxiety , Grief, and Trauma.

It can be difficult to trust someone with your precious emotions and experiences. As a licensed professional counselor I will assist you in processing your struggles and navigating through anxiety , depression, low self-esteem, shame, trauma, or unhealthy relationships. I have worked for the past six years assisting individuals with navigating through identity struggles, mental health concerns, and substance use struggles. I will support your healing journey by creating a safe, caring, supportive and non-judgmental environment. The work will be difficult at times, but the growth will be worthwhile.

Accepting New Clients Summer '22 - I believe that we're all doing the best we can, and also: we can all be doing better! Whether you're dealing with anxiety , depression, relationship issues, or a life circumstance which is difficult to navigate, I'm here to help. Chances are you are feeling alone, confused, or dissatisfied with your life at this moment. Maybe you're ready for deep healing from the past. Maybe you're looking for ways to cope with the present. Maybe you want to better understand yourself and your emotions. Maybe you're just looking to talk with a neutral third party about daily stressors. Wherever you're at, welcome!

Therapy is an experience where human beings learn to live differently. Differently is the key word. Different can look like less depression, more spontaneity, or deeper and more mutual relationships. Different can be learning to say "yes," "no," or "maybe." Different can be improved physical health, less anxiety , or sustained sobriety. When one begins treatment there's usually a percolating idea of what needs to be different. Helping you clarify the ways you'd like to live differently, what has gotten in your way up to this point, and how those changes can be made is psychotherapy.

Are you hurting? Have you tried everything you can think of to find peace ... answers ... freedom from the pain? I would like to help you. Help give you the knowledge and tools to free you from unhealthy and hurtful communication and relationship patterns. Help you to let go of the painful negative thoughts behind your depression and anxiety . Help you to learn and implement healthy boundaries in your intimate and professional relationships. Professional counseling is so much more than talking ... it is a unique and individualized collaboration between you and the counselor to work together toward your goals for yourself.

My goal as a therapist is to help my clients feel safe, validated, and supported as we work together to identify challenges and create personalized goals that will lead you to ultimately heal and feel whole again. I understand change can feel overwhelming and I will allow you to move at a pace you are comfortable with.

The past couple of years have undoubtedly taken a toll on people, and families' emotional and mental health. The effects are evident, but not irreversible. Circumstances have changed our mood, how we react, interact and cope with the world and those around us. Family, intimate, personal, and work relationships have been affected. Coping skills that have worked in the past, may no longer serve us well, and could be hindering our overall health, happiness, contentment and wellbeing.

We all experience difficulties at some point in our lives. At times these difficulties can become overwhelming, and we struggle to cope. This can be from one incident or many over several years. Sometimes these events make us feel stuck and can even impact us many years later. Wherever you are in your journey, I am here to assist you through the healing process and ultimately help you get unstuck.

Sara Collins is a Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 15 years' experience, specializing in depression, anxiety , grief, trauma, and child and family difficulties. She is certified in the state of Missouri as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy clinician. Sara enjoys working with people across the life span using various models from family systems theory. She has extensive experience counseling children, adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and couples. In her clinical work, Sara is well versed in systemic family approaches, as well as creative modalities such as play therapy and expressive therapy.

I have experience treating eating disorders, addictions, developmental trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, bad body image, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. I am certified in EMDR and have received training in such therapeutic modalities as neurofeedback, interpersonal neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, family therapy, schema therapy, and somatic experiencing. I received my Masters in Counseling from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and have since practiced in both residential treatment centers and outpatient settings.

Give yourself permission to heal. See the evidence of your work in the enriched connections you create with yourself and the important people in your life. There’s no one right way to heal or care for the self, but there are strategies and approaches that can offer you a stroke of confidence and peace of mind. I approach self-care with a realization that it’s multi-faceted and unique to each of us. I realize that what works well for you may not work well for everyone else.

Is your mind going constantly? Are you longing to relax, be present, and enjoy your life, but instead are feeling overwhelmed and defeated? The people I work with are intelligent, determined, and also incredibly frustrated. They are an amazing support for others but often incredibly hard on themselves. My clients tend to dazzle everyone around them one minute and feel like an imposter, completely crushed by the details and stuck in a state of struggle the next.

Many of us face challenges that affect all aspects of our lives. If you are worried about your health or the health of a loved one, your financial situation, adjusting to working from home, currently not working or afraid that you will not be able to work, dealing with increased family tensions, feeling the loss of not being able to see your family members, or the grief of having lost someone, you don’t need to face these challenges alone.

Mary is a counselor, who has been practicing since 2017. She graduated from Lindenwood University with a Masters in Professional Counseling. Mary believes in Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her main areas of focus include Anxiety , Depression, ADHD, OCD. In her spare time, Mary enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.

Joy Hathaway is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri who has been practicing since 2014. She has a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Missouri, St. Louis. Joy enjoys working with people to find the best path for them, personally, to help them move their lives forward. Her approach is based mostly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, incorporating elements from ACT, DBT, strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed. Joy uses evidence-based research in therapy and enjoys keeping abreast of the latest findings.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing quality, informed psychotherapy as well as diagnostic assessment. It is truly amazing how life changing the therapy process can be, and I am committed to working in a genuine and collaborative way in order to help people through their path of recovery. I help people achieve symptom relief but also get to the root source of the problem for lasting positive change and improved life satisfaction.