Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
Fred has a person-centered approach to care. He believes in diversity, inclusion, and the inherent dignity of all persons including those in the LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. His main areas of focus include stress/anxiety, depression, and grief/loss.
In his spare time, Fred enjoys music, dining out, and meditation.
Fred has a person-centered approach to care. He believes in diversity, inclusion, and the inherent dignity of all persons including those in the LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. His main areas of focus include stress/anxiety, depression, and grief/loss.
In his spare time, Fred enjoys music, dining out, and meditation.
Melissa A Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Waitlist for new clients
She also has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Mindfulness.
**CURRENTLY HAVE WAITLIST FOR NEW CLIENTS** Melissa has been practicing clinical social work/psychotherapy with adolescents and adults for over 15 years, specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-injury and grief/loss. She has an eclectic approach, drawing from psychodynamic, interpersonal and skills-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems (IFS) dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Her approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, collaborative and integrative. She has a profound respect for the complexity of people's lives and experiences.
She also has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Mindfulness.
**CURRENTLY HAVE WAITLIST FOR NEW CLIENTS** Melissa has been practicing clinical social work/psychotherapy with adolescents and adults for over 15 years, specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-injury and grief/loss. She has an eclectic approach, drawing from psychodynamic, interpersonal and skills-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems (IFS) dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Her approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, collaborative and integrative. She has a profound respect for the complexity of people's lives and experiences.
Thank you for being here! My practice focuses on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, religious trauma, sexuality, and grief. I work with adults, with a particular emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community, young adults, and the aging population.
Thank you for being here! My practice focuses on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, religious trauma, sexuality, and grief. I work with adults, with a particular emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community, young adults, and the aging population.
Michelle Vollmar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63132
Waitlist for new clients
With mindfulness as the cornerstone of my practice, I draw from a variety of third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies including ACT, DBT, RO-DBT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
I'm an individual therapist with 20 years of experience working with survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and intimate partner violence. I also have advanced training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD, perfectionism, and burnout. I particularly enjoy working with other helping professionals to navigate concerns around work-life balance and vicarious trauma/compassion fatigue. Many of the individuals I work with also identify as having some form of neurodivergence.
With mindfulness as the cornerstone of my practice, I draw from a variety of third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies including ACT, DBT, RO-DBT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
I'm an individual therapist with 20 years of experience working with survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and intimate partner violence. I also have advanced training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD, perfectionism, and burnout. I particularly enjoy working with other helping professionals to navigate concerns around work-life balance and vicarious trauma/compassion fatigue. Many of the individuals I work with also identify as having some form of neurodivergence.
Possible openings for individual therapy; call for availability! The Washington University Psychological Service Center (PSC) offers psychotherapy and neuropsychological/cognitive testing. Therapists are trained to treat a variety of concerns including: Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress, Eating Disorders, Relationship problems, Aging-related issues, Grief and loss, Insomnia, and Behavioral health (e.g., pain). Neuropsychological testing can assess concerns like ADHD, learning disability, memory complaints, or cognitive problems after stroke, brain injury, or other condition.
Possible openings for individual therapy; call for availability! The Washington University Psychological Service Center (PSC) offers psychotherapy and neuropsychological/cognitive testing. Therapists are trained to treat a variety of concerns including: Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress, Eating Disorders, Relationship problems, Aging-related issues, Grief and loss, Insomnia, and Behavioral health (e.g., pain). Neuropsychological testing can assess concerns like ADHD, learning disability, memory complaints, or cognitive problems after stroke, brain injury, or other condition.
Andrew Philip
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Waitlist for new clients
I currently have a waitlist for new clients, but I'm always I'm here to acknowledge your internal experience and to help determine if any external forces are preventing you from finding peace of mind. Sometimes personal challenges feel unapproachable, and if left unmanaged, these struggles may breed negative outlooks which cultivate the loss of connection and purpose. Without connection, what happens to your authentic voice? Without purpose, how often does anxiety and/or depression hijack your thinking? My style is tailored for people needing relational reconnection, personal restoration, or insights leading to peace of mind.
I currently have a waitlist for new clients, but I'm always I'm here to acknowledge your internal experience and to help determine if any external forces are preventing you from finding peace of mind. Sometimes personal challenges feel unapproachable, and if left unmanaged, these struggles may breed negative outlooks which cultivate the loss of connection and purpose. Without connection, what happens to your authentic voice? Without purpose, how often does anxiety and/or depression hijack your thinking? My style is tailored for people needing relational reconnection, personal restoration, or insights leading to peace of mind.
Treatment modalities include but not limited to; ACT, CBT, SFBT, Strength-Based.
You've been holding it together - but it's starting to wear you out.
Do you ever feel like you're doing everything you're supposed to do, but still feel overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally drained? Mayber your thoughts are constantly running, you second-guess yourself in relationships or feel like you're carrying more than people realize. Over time, even small stressors can feel like too much. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or daily stress while trying to keep up with life.
Treatment modalities include but not limited to; ACT, CBT, SFBT, Strength-Based.
You've been holding it together - but it's starting to wear you out.
Do you ever feel like you're doing everything you're supposed to do, but still feel overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally drained? Mayber your thoughts are constantly running, you second-guess yourself in relationships or feel like you're carrying more than people realize. Over time, even small stressors can feel like too much. You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or daily stress while trying to keep up with life.
I incorporate a large strengths-based focus and aspects of acceptance and commitment therapy.
If you’re reading this, I want to convey hope. I hope that you continue to learn and to heal. I hope that your own hope grows. Pain and suffering will claim some of our days, but hope is the string that connects the days into a life. Hope is the string which connects the two ends of our tin-can phones. “Hello” I say along this string of hope.
I incorporate a large strengths-based focus and aspects of acceptance and commitment therapy.
If you’re reading this, I want to convey hope. I hope that you continue to learn and to heal. I hope that your own hope grows. Pain and suffering will claim some of our days, but hope is the string that connects the days into a life. Hope is the string which connects the two ends of our tin-can phones. “Hello” I say along this string of hope.
My integrative approach includes parts work, somatics, and ACT.
The systems we live within (capitalism, colonialism, anti-fatness, etc.) and our attachment experiences can leave us feeling disconnected from others, our bodies, our values, and our authentic selves. I offer a compassionate space to explore the ways these systems and experiences have impacted you. Together, we'll develop the insight, resources, and skills to make your life and relationships more manageable and meaningful.
My integrative approach includes parts work, somatics, and ACT.
The systems we live within (capitalism, colonialism, anti-fatness, etc.) and our attachment experiences can leave us feeling disconnected from others, our bodies, our values, and our authentic selves. I offer a compassionate space to explore the ways these systems and experiences have impacted you. Together, we'll develop the insight, resources, and skills to make your life and relationships more manageable and meaningful.
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.
Hello, I'm Angela. I began my career in marriage and family therapy after raising three children and following my military husband around the world. My journey into this field was driven by a deep desire to support military families, including couples counseling, divorce, and blended families. For several years, I concentrated heavily in this area, and in the last three years, I have shifted my focus to working with military veterans, particularly in trauma work. Additionally, I have expanded my practice to counsel a wider population of people through online formats.
Hello, I'm Angela. I began my career in marriage and family therapy after raising three children and following my military husband around the world. My journey into this field was driven by a deep desire to support military families, including couples counseling, divorce, and blended families. For several years, I concentrated heavily in this area, and in the last three years, I have shifted my focus to working with military veterans, particularly in trauma work. Additionally, I have expanded my practice to counsel a wider population of people through online formats.
Grief, loss, and trauma change everything: routines, relationships, identity, the future you thought you were building. I help people who are living with loss, struggling with life transitions, trauma, anxiety, caregiving, parenting, addiction, and more. Many of my clients are exhausted from "being strong" and the pressures of holding it all together for others. Whether you’ve lost a partner, a parent, a child, a dream, a job, or even a sense of who you are, you deserve a space where you don’t have to pretend you’re okay.
Grief, loss, and trauma change everything: routines, relationships, identity, the future you thought you were building. I help people who are living with loss, struggling with life transitions, trauma, anxiety, caregiving, parenting, addiction, and more. Many of my clients are exhausted from "being strong" and the pressures of holding it all together for others. Whether you’ve lost a partner, a parent, a child, a dream, a job, or even a sense of who you are, you deserve a space where you don’t have to pretend you’re okay.
Chris is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. He is trained in EMDR and other modalities with a focus on helping trauma victims recover. He is a Marine Veteran who brings the skills and knowledge he gained in the Marines into the therapy room. He sees older adolescents, adults, and couples. With experience in helping people with anxiety, depression, marital/couples issues, parenting skills, trauma, and more.
Chris is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. He is trained in EMDR and other modalities with a focus on helping trauma victims recover. He is a Marine Veteran who brings the skills and knowledge he gained in the Marines into the therapy room. He sees older adolescents, adults, and couples. With experience in helping people with anxiety, depression, marital/couples issues, parenting skills, trauma, and more.
Veronica Michelle Higgins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Waitlist for new clients
Compassionate Therapist for Children and teens
Helping families unlock their inner potential.
I’ve always been passionate about understanding feelings, behavior, and the human mind—driven to explore the why behind challenges and discover the how to create positive change. Now working with children, adolescents, teens, I specialize in empowering individuals and families to develop healthier emotional patterns, improve communication, and build lasting coping skills. Together, we can turn struggles into growth.
Compassionate Therapist for Children and teens
Helping families unlock their inner potential.
I’ve always been passionate about understanding feelings, behavior, and the human mind—driven to explore the why behind challenges and discover the how to create positive change. Now working with children, adolescents, teens, I specialize in empowering individuals and families to develop healthier emotional patterns, improve communication, and build lasting coping skills. Together, we can turn struggles into growth.
Hi there! Starting therapy can feel like a big step, AND it's one of the most meaningful investments you make in yourself. I see therapy as a place where you can slow down, sort through what’s been heavy or confusing, and begin making sense of your experiences. Together, we can explore patterns, build practical skills, and create space for growth, healing, and change.
Hi there! Starting therapy can feel like a big step, AND it's one of the most meaningful investments you make in yourself. I see therapy as a place where you can slow down, sort through what’s been heavy or confusing, and begin making sense of your experiences. Together, we can explore patterns, build practical skills, and create space for growth, healing, and change.
Lutheran Family & Children's Services of MO
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Saint Louis, MO 63132
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) offers FREE counseling for kids 3–19 in St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Franklin County. We also provide FREE counseling for qualifying children and adults in Jefferson County, as well as FREE psychiatric services for kids 8–19 in St. Louis and Franklin counties. We offer services at multiple offices and satellite counseling locations to make care accessible across the communities we serve.
At LFCS, we are deeply committed to removing barriers to care and ensuring all individuals have access to the mental health support they need to thrive.
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) offers FREE counseling for kids 3–19 in St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Franklin County. We also provide FREE counseling for qualifying children and adults in Jefferson County, as well as FREE psychiatric services for kids 8–19 in St. Louis and Franklin counties. We offer services at multiple offices and satellite counseling locations to make care accessible across the communities we serve.
At LFCS, we are deeply committed to removing barriers to care and ensuring all individuals have access to the mental health support they need to thrive.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD in Psychology, I am accepting new patents and offer virtual individual therapy to adults throughout Missouri. My approach is grounded in evidence based care, deep clinical training, and a genuine commitment to helping people create meaningful, lasting change. I work to create a supportive space where you feel understood, empowered, and equipped to move forward.
My background includes:
- Master’s in Counseling -University of Missouri–St. Louis
- Doctorate in Psychology -Union Institute and University
- Post graduate training in Coaching and Gestalt Therapy
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD in Psychology, I am accepting new patents and offer virtual individual therapy to adults throughout Missouri. My approach is grounded in evidence based care, deep clinical training, and a genuine commitment to helping people create meaningful, lasting change. I work to create a supportive space where you feel understood, empowered, and equipped to move forward.
My background includes:
- Master’s in Counseling -University of Missouri–St. Louis
- Doctorate in Psychology -Union Institute and University
- Post graduate training in Coaching and Gestalt Therapy
What distinguishes my work from a traditional CBT approach is that I am trained in ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), meaning we focus less on trying to change thoughts and more on helping you live with your thoughts and change your relationship with your mind.
If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you feel unknown. Your family and friends think highly of you, but you’re afraid that might be because you’ve fooled them. Deep down you feel like there is something wrong with you, and no amount of “doing the right thing” can change that. You’ve spent much of your life between procrastination and perfection, but nothing really calms the racing thoughts and anxiety. A lifetime of trying to fix what feels broken in your family has taken its toll. It’s actually been pretty tough—and there’s a lot of pain.
What distinguishes my work from a traditional CBT approach is that I am trained in ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), meaning we focus less on trying to change thoughts and more on helping you live with your thoughts and change your relationship with your mind.
If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you feel unknown. Your family and friends think highly of you, but you’re afraid that might be because you’ve fooled them. Deep down you feel like there is something wrong with you, and no amount of “doing the right thing” can change that. You’ve spent much of your life between procrastination and perfection, but nothing really calms the racing thoughts and anxiety. A lifetime of trying to fix what feels broken in your family has taken its toll. It’s actually been pretty tough—and there’s a lot of pain.
Not feeling seen, heard, or understood while struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? I am a St. Louis therapist and I provide counseling to children, teens, and adults. With over a decade of experience working in school settings, I understand the developmental, academic, and family dynamics that impact children and teens-and how those experiences shape us into adulthood. I create a supportive, strength-based, collaborative, and empathetic space where you can explore your feelings and grow your coping skills. As an anxiety therapist, I can help clients with thoughts that are hindering them from living a fulfilled life.
Not feeling seen, heard, or understood while struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? I am a St. Louis therapist and I provide counseling to children, teens, and adults. With over a decade of experience working in school settings, I understand the developmental, academic, and family dynamics that impact children and teens-and how those experiences shape us into adulthood. I create a supportive, strength-based, collaborative, and empathetic space where you can explore your feelings and grow your coping skills. As an anxiety therapist, I can help clients with thoughts that are hindering them from living a fulfilled life.
Understanding Minds provides trusted, confidential, and comprehensive mental health services. Our supportive team of providers take a proactive approach with assessment, collaborative treatment planning, progress review, and validated approaches to make progress achievable. Your needs are important to us, and we strive to offer the best possible experience in mental healthcare. This is why we have administrative staff available to assist you 5 days a week and we request feedback from you about your experience and fit with your provider.
Understanding Minds provides trusted, confidential, and comprehensive mental health services. Our supportive team of providers take a proactive approach with assessment, collaborative treatment planning, progress review, and validated approaches to make progress achievable. Your needs are important to us, and we strive to offer the best possible experience in mental healthcare. This is why we have administrative staff available to assist you 5 days a week and we request feedback from you about your experience and fit with your provider.
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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.