Anthem Therapists in Saint Louis, MO

If your behavior does not reflect your core potential, make this your day to initiate personal growth & evolutionary change. Learn how to discover and employ your personal power to activate transformation! As a Personal Empowerment Coach, I help clients learn cognitive restructuring and behavior modification techniques to release their "authentic self" making change operational in their everyday life. I address physical, mental, emotional & spiritual issues through a wellness paradigm vs. symptom treatment approach. My philosophy is framed from a strength based perspective, "what's well with you" not "what's wrong with you".

As a quality service focused St. Louis, Missouri addiction treatment center for alcohol and drug abuse and dependency, our focus is person-centered. At our St. Louis addiction treatment center we understand that service is part of care and maintain a culture of accessibility, responsiveness, compassion, and adaptability. The MIA difference involves going beyond best practices regarding medical, psychiatric, and behavioral care and providing a culture of quality service that our clients find invaluable. At MIA, your addiction treatment experience is one that promotes recovery and well-being without forgetting client satisfaction.

Having affordable access and resources to mental health services can be a great relief to both everyday stressors and life's trauma. Acknowledging and seeking help are the first steps to achieving life goals to feel better inside and out. We are proud that you are here, and we are ready to help you move forward. We will help you take the next steps in life to achieve your goals. We will help you through life challenges and help you to become more equipped to become your best self. We offer a safe a supportive environment.

Using evidence-based techniques, I will help you look for patterns in the way you are thinking or acting that may be causing problems, often rooted in trauma. I will help you establish healthier relationships, develop better coping skills, and aid your ability to connect to your body and emotions while learning to regulate them effectively. Using a genuine and goal-focused approach, you can be assured that whatever issue you have come to therapy to address, I will work to gently, but firmly encourage you to help resolve it. I emphasize praise and rewards for achievements, relying on your strengths as motivators for change.

I know that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things any of us do. That’s why I aim to make your experience with help-seeking and mental health as approachable and, dare I say, as fun as possible. I believe that counseling and therapy should be an experience that challenges us in different ways and pushes us to grow through our problems. That’s why, in addition to traditional one-on-one therapy, I offer new and different approaches such as animal-assisted therapy and cognitive-based adventure therapy. There are so many avenues we can take to change ourselves and I hope that what I offer can make that accessible.

I believe that everyone possesses positive, innate tools that can help them conquer life’s challenges and reach personal growth through self-determination. I have a passion for encouraging individuals to identify and become the best version of themselves possible. As a trauma-informed clinician, I have helped clients navigate through life's challenges including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, self-esteem/self-worth, relationship conflict, and life transitions.

I am here for you as you are right now... I can imagine that right now things may not be the way you want them. Do you find yourself feeling unsettled? Feeling stuck and just can't seem to make important changes? Find that powerful emotions keep taking you off track from what you truly want? Have you had painful events occur and have noticed you're not quite the same anymore? ... For 10+ years I've been helping people build a life full of meaning. Which often means figuring out how to make important changes while also finding acceptance. This can mean resolving past painful events, boosting skills and/or resolving current problems.

Life is complicated. Both my professional experiences and my own life experiences have taught me this. Women in particular experience unique challenges in today's world. We are faced with pressure from many sources, both internally and externally. I specialize in working with women of all ages, including teen girls. I offer secure, confidential video sessions so you can participate in therapy from the comfort of your home. As women we are often so busy with other responsibilities, that we put ourselves on the back burner. This is an opportunity to take care of you! You deserve it!

Dedicated to my clients' happiness and success, I feel honored to be trusted with their innermost thoughts. They often report feeling completely overwhelmed and stressed by life situations: e.g. relationship conflict, conflict at work, loss of a loved one. Feeling that life is controlling them, they report feeling depressed, anxious, and doubting their own ability. Through our work together in therapy, my clients have felt empowered to regain the control necessary to make positive changes in their lives and relationships, and thereby resolve their conflicts, reduce their level of stress, and relieve their accompanying anxiety and depression.

Life can present us with a myriad of troubles. Sometimes we get stuck in survival mode; we’ve spent years just getting by or we’ve been knee deep in struggle. Maybe you’re tired? Tired of sadness, anger, hopelessness, physical pain, and anxiety. You’re ready for change, but need someone you can be honest with. Someone who won’t judge you, but will gently help you walk in new paths and gain the freedom and healing that you long for.

If you are wondering how you ended up here, and are not ready to give up yet, you have come to the right place. I work with people facing role changes: parenting, retirement, recovery. Many people have sadness, regret and traumatic experiences that make it hard to move on and be the person they have always envisioned. Talking with me might help.

Therapy for recovery and re-connection to yourself -Did you grow up with a family or spend significant time with people who were narcissists, addicts, workaholics, bullies, witness to violence or part of religious system that put you at risk? Trauma can affect your relationship with your self and how you relate to others. Trauma, PTSD, and Shame can appear as: somatic complaints, low confidence, self loathing, anger, seeing situations play over and over in your head; as well as, feelings of anxiety or depression. Trauma can also cause you to take things personally, feeling what others are feeling over empathize.

YES, I am accepting patients, including for nights & weekends. My patients are often high-achieving women, who are struggling in substantial life areas such as work or relationships OR men who may be new to therapy or looking for a different perspective. I specialize in anxiety, relational problems, codependency, and complex trauma. Workplace injustices, infidelity, parenting struggles, partner disillusionment, or existential exhaustion can be too much to navigate alone. Let me help. My approach is one of genuineness and, when appropriate, humor to encourage my clients to feel as comfortable with me as they would a lifelong friend.

I know reaching out for help can be daunting and overwhelming. I am here to make this process easier for you. I have worked with individuals and families from differing backgrounds, experiences, and concerns. My counseling style is strength-based, meaning I like to focus on the many positive traits you already possess and work collaboratively to reach the goals you would like to achieve. We are all searching for acceptance and understanding. I am here to help. I have extensive experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, and non-monogamous relationships.

If you are exploring the option of therapy, you may have already made attempts to improve your situation on your own. You may feel depressed, anxious or lack assertiveness. Though you desire to make a change, you may be skeptical about the idea of counseling. You may also feel that finding a therapist who listens without judgment and who balances honest feedback with empathy, is a confusing and difficult task. If this describes your situation, I hope that I might have the opportunity to speak with you about a practical strategy to bring about the change you desire.

As a social worker, my goal is to partner with my clients so that they may achieve their goals. I have a diverse background in treating trauma, addiction and mental health from a strengths-based perspective, and I have been successful in helping clients to integrate long-term solutions in their daily lives. I feel that my ability to create a strong therapeutic alliance with clients as one of my biggest strengths. For those suffering from PTSD/other past trauma, I offer EMDR therapy which continues to be researched as highly effective for individuals suffering from these conditions.

Unfortunately, in this world, people of color, LGBT+ individuals, women, and the differently abled experience trauma and oppression daily. This constant stress impacts the way we feel and causes anxiety or depression. We all need support from someone who understands our cultural experiences. Now, you can have mental health support from someone who understands your unique experiences. In addition, you can receive services from someone who looks like you! What do you have to lose? Give us a call today! Remember, we are providing services in Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, & Texas. Get your free consultation today. You belong here!

Therapy doesn’t have to be boring! We all can use a little laughter. Over the last 15 years, I’ve worked to help normalize the therapy process with a unique and individual approach. I use an eclectic array of modalities to meet client needs. I'm currently only meeting with clients virtually.

You are tired of fighting, having to explain yourself, being disappointed, and grieving the life you planned as a child. Parenting is one of the HARDEST and most fulfilling experiences that one can have in this lifetime, but it can sometimes feel like a constant battle. If you toss in co-parenting with an ex-partner, trying to integrate a new partner into your "ready-made" family, and/or being a caregiver to a family member due to unfavorable circumstances, things get a lot more complicated. Being the child in these situations, can be even harder to navigate because everything can feel so unstable. All of it feels exhausting!