Anxiety Therapists in Saint Louis, MO

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Lutheran Family & Children's Services of MO
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Saint Louis, MO 63132
We help manage issues such as Anxiety and Depression, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Self-harm and Suicidal Thoughts, Behavioral Problems, Anger Management, Family Conflict, Bullying, and Helping Children Cope with Separation and Divorce.
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.
We help manage issues such as Anxiety and Depression, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Self-harm and Suicidal Thoughts, Behavioral Problems, Anger Management, Family Conflict, Bullying, and Helping Children Cope with Separation and Divorce.
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.
(314) 564-8304 View (314) 564-8304
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Rachael Livasy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Saint Louis, MO 63141
She specializes in anxiety, depression, BPD, PTSD, Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, and is LGBTQia affirming.
Find yourself lost, overwhelmed or suddenly unsure of how to build a better life? Finding yourself in repeated patterns and having a hard time making meaningful changes? Sometimes its difficult due to intense emotions or painful histories. Sometimes its just that life threw you too much at one time.
She specializes in anxiety, depression, BPD, PTSD, Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, and is LGBTQia affirming.
Find yourself lost, overwhelmed or suddenly unsure of how to build a better life? Finding yourself in repeated patterns and having a hard time making meaningful changes? Sometimes its difficult due to intense emotions or painful histories. Sometimes its just that life threw you too much at one time.
(314) 947-2280 View (314) 947-2280
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LifeStance Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Saint Louis, MO 63122
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and inperson therapy and psychiatry services, covered by most major insurance plans.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and inperson therapy and psychiatry services, covered by most major insurance plans.
(314) 384-8137 View (314) 384-8137
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Lauren Goldberger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Watching your child struggle with anxiety can leave you feeling helpless.
I can help with parent counseling and help you get your confidence back. Imagine knowing what to say, what to do, and creating a plan you can stick to, even when things feel out of your control. Imagine knowing how to respond when your child’s worries take over. Together, we will make a plan so you can know exactly what to do when anxious moments come up.
Watching your child struggle with anxiety can leave you feeling helpless.
I can help with parent counseling and help you get your confidence back. Imagine knowing what to say, what to do, and creating a plan you can stick to, even when things feel out of your control. Imagine knowing how to respond when your child’s worries take over. Together, we will make a plan so you can know exactly what to do when anxious moments come up.
(314) 947-3180 x506 View (314) 947-3180 x506
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Dr. Cal Spinks
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a culturally affirming therapist, I help Black and Brown professionals, creatives, and survivors heal from anxiety, trauma, addiction, and self-doubt.
Greetings! I'm Dr. Cal - a virtual mental health clinician and wellness coach. As a counselor educator and clinician, I provide a safe, understanding space where your experiences are validated. My goal is to provide empowering opportunities and provide you tools to break cycles, reclaim your strength, and build a healthier, more fulfilled life.
As a culturally affirming therapist, I help Black and Brown professionals, creatives, and survivors heal from anxiety, trauma, addiction, and self-doubt.
Greetings! I'm Dr. Cal - a virtual mental health clinician and wellness coach. As a counselor educator and clinician, I provide a safe, understanding space where your experiences are validated. My goal is to provide empowering opportunities and provide you tools to break cycles, reclaim your strength, and build a healthier, more fulfilled life.
(314) 208-2320 View (314) 208-2320
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Ryan Humphres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
4 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63139
You may be feeling anxious, hopeless, or that you want to take control and make a change in your life.
Using approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, we'll tailor each session to meet your unique needs and strengths. Let’s work together to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
You may be feeling anxious, hopeless, or that you want to take control and make a change in your life.
Using approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, we'll tailor each session to meet your unique needs and strengths. Let’s work together to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
(314) 916-6023 View (314) 916-6023
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Kurt Kleinschmidt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63126
You have reached a stage in life where you want to enjoy your time, but anxiety or past experiences keep getting in the way.
My approach is active and results-oriented. I am certified in EMDR to help heal from trauma, and I use CBT to help manage daily stress. Uniquely, I use data-driven monitoring to track your growth. You won’t have to guess if therapy is working; together, we will review the concrete evidence that you are moving in the right direction.
You have reached a stage in life where you want to enjoy your time, but anxiety or past experiences keep getting in the way.
My approach is active and results-oriented. I am certified in EMDR to help heal from trauma, and I use CBT to help manage daily stress. Uniquely, I use data-driven monitoring to track your growth. You won’t have to guess if therapy is working; together, we will review the concrete evidence that you are moving in the right direction.
(314) 350-6809 View (314) 350-6809
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Roberta Kerosevic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ASDCS, MS
Saint Louis, MO 63122
Specialities include: ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, postpartum, mood and personality disorders, self-esteem, life transitions, substance abuse, eating disorders, personal relationships (family, friend, romantic), and social issues.
Evening openings starting 6/15/26. Daytime open. Sliding scale and some insurance; weekly or every other week sessions. My goals are to give clients & their families tools, and offer genuine support in daily and/or lifelong struggles. My belief is that change is possible for anyone, but the client and their loved ones need to have an open mind, and give love and support. Getting out of your comfort zone is a guarantee, and therapy is the first step. Therapy helps us make changes that lead to lifelong healthy habits of self care and thriving personal relationships.
Specialities include: ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, postpartum, mood and personality disorders, self-esteem, life transitions, substance abuse, eating disorders, personal relationships (family, friend, romantic), and social issues.
Evening openings starting 6/15/26. Daytime open. Sliding scale and some insurance; weekly or every other week sessions. My goals are to give clients & their families tools, and offer genuine support in daily and/or lifelong struggles. My belief is that change is possible for anyone, but the client and their loved ones need to have an open mind, and give love and support. Getting out of your comfort zone is a guarantee, and therapy is the first step. Therapy helps us make changes that lead to lifelong healthy habits of self care and thriving personal relationships.
(314) 408-5054 View (314) 408-5054
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Meghan Mischel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63117
The anxiety and feelings of overwhelm gets in the way of the life they want in so many ways.
I help women find balance in their life without having to sacrifice the things they love most. My clients feel overwhelmed and tired of feeling like they can’t manage their life. Life feels chaotic making it difficult to be present in each area of their life. My clients are under constant pressure to put on a smile and present themselves like they have it all together.
The anxiety and feelings of overwhelm gets in the way of the life they want in so many ways.
I help women find balance in their life without having to sacrifice the things they love most. My clients feel overwhelmed and tired of feeling like they can’t manage their life. Life feels chaotic making it difficult to be present in each area of their life. My clients are under constant pressure to put on a smile and present themselves like they have it all together.
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Kathleen Godefroid
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63129
I work with women who feel overwhelmed by “doing it all,” feel stuck/ anxious, are in transition (motherhood, career change, mid-life crisis) and have experienced relational trauma or health issues.
I create space for women. I invite women to slow down and push pause on the busyness of their modern lives, long enough to consider what it is that they want. With so much constantly grasping at our attention—from careers, family, church, school, to social media—it can be difficult to find the space to connect with ourselves. When we cannot connect to ourselves, we live on autopilot, allowing all these external forces to guide our lives, which often leads to burnout and confusion. But it is the inner wisdom of a woman that is the true guide that creates energy and clarity—the very antithesis of burnout and confusion.
I work with women who feel overwhelmed by “doing it all,” feel stuck/ anxious, are in transition (motherhood, career change, mid-life crisis) and have experienced relational trauma or health issues.
I create space for women. I invite women to slow down and push pause on the busyness of their modern lives, long enough to consider what it is that they want. With so much constantly grasping at our attention—from careers, family, church, school, to social media—it can be difficult to find the space to connect with ourselves. When we cannot connect to ourselves, we live on autopilot, allowing all these external forces to guide our lives, which often leads to burnout and confusion. But it is the inner wisdom of a woman that is the true guide that creates energy and clarity—the very antithesis of burnout and confusion.
(314) 564-8626 View (314) 564-8626
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Didi Lombardo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Often the dominant concern may present as anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and in some cases trauma-related disorders.
My name is Didi Lombardo, and I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Missouri with 8+ years of experience helping individuals of various ages discover and/or rediscover the various strengths and qualities they possess that make them uniquely wonderful. I work with clients statewide virtually via telehealth. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and humanistic. As each person is unique, I tailor the therapy experience to meet the specific needs of each individual I work with using compassionate and evidence-informed therapeutic support.
Often the dominant concern may present as anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and in some cases trauma-related disorders.
My name is Didi Lombardo, and I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Missouri with 8+ years of experience helping individuals of various ages discover and/or rediscover the various strengths and qualities they possess that make them uniquely wonderful. I work with clients statewide virtually via telehealth. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and humanistic. As each person is unique, I tailor the therapy experience to meet the specific needs of each individual I work with using compassionate and evidence-informed therapeutic support.
(636) 378-2471 View (636) 378-2471
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Joseph Mapula
Pre-Licensed Professional, intern
Saint Louis, MO 63104
Counseling can be such a daunting journey to embark on, especially when it already feels so difficult to be heard and understood. Clients can come to sessions ready to pour their heart out, or they can come in more reserved. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, I am happy to meet you where you are to create a unique and positive therapeutic experience for you. You are the master of your experience, and I appreciate and respect this so much. I truly value the opportunity to learn about your experiences, your resilience, and how you can be supported best during our time together. We can overcome any obstacles or struggles in our way!
Counseling can be such a daunting journey to embark on, especially when it already feels so difficult to be heard and understood. Clients can come to sessions ready to pour their heart out, or they can come in more reserved. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, I am happy to meet you where you are to create a unique and positive therapeutic experience for you. You are the master of your experience, and I appreciate and respect this so much. I truly value the opportunity to learn about your experiences, your resilience, and how you can be supported best during our time together. We can overcome any obstacles or struggles in our way!
(314) 408-5644 View (314) 408-5644
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Katie Boyd
Psychologist, PsyD
Saint Louis, MO 63131
I help high-functioning individuals heal from anxiety, perfectionism, and codependency so they can stop people-pleasing, set boundaries without guilt, and trust themselves again. I also specialize in treating the long-term effects of narcissistic abuse. My therapy style is warm, collaborative, and empowering. I offer both in-person therapy in St. Louis and virtual sessions across 47 states via PSYPACT. Clients often tell me they feel truly seen and understood, sometimes for the first time in therapy. If you're tired of overthinking, second-guessing, and carrying everyone else's emotional load, you're in the right place.
I help high-functioning individuals heal from anxiety, perfectionism, and codependency so they can stop people-pleasing, set boundaries without guilt, and trust themselves again. I also specialize in treating the long-term effects of narcissistic abuse. My therapy style is warm, collaborative, and empowering. I offer both in-person therapy in St. Louis and virtual sessions across 47 states via PSYPACT. Clients often tell me they feel truly seen and understood, sometimes for the first time in therapy. If you're tired of overthinking, second-guessing, and carrying everyone else's emotional load, you're in the right place.
(314) 230-9679 View (314) 230-9679
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Tina Marie Dale Neuro Psa
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Anxiety & relational groups are provided as well.
Health, nutrition, self & interpersonal relationships with family, friends & colleagues have a major influence on overall well-being. How do you seek, expect & provide attunement to self & others? Unrecognized intergenerational neuro-relational themes play a part in the manner thru which one seeks life, connection & success. Attachment & neurorelational patterns meant to gain love & closeness can mean one feels known & accepted or sadly invisible & rejected. Tina helps one learn to listen to the self with open-minded curiosity in order to identify relational styles, understanding how they support or hinder one in all areas of life.
Anxiety & relational groups are provided as well.
Health, nutrition, self & interpersonal relationships with family, friends & colleagues have a major influence on overall well-being. How do you seek, expect & provide attunement to self & others? Unrecognized intergenerational neuro-relational themes play a part in the manner thru which one seeks life, connection & success. Attachment & neurorelational patterns meant to gain love & closeness can mean one feels known & accepted or sadly invisible & rejected. Tina helps one learn to listen to the self with open-minded curiosity in order to identify relational styles, understanding how they support or hinder one in all areas of life.
(314) 287-5387 View (314) 287-5387
Richard Orlando
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
Saint Louis, MO 63128
My past experience working a psychiatric hospital has prepared me well Helping my clients with managing the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
I like to see my clients reach their full potential by focusing on their strengths. Letting them know they are not alone and with my help and support they can live happy successful lives.
My past experience working a psychiatric hospital has prepared me well Helping my clients with managing the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
I like to see my clients reach their full potential by focusing on their strengths. Letting them know they are not alone and with my help and support they can live happy successful lives.
(314) 635-9202 x2 View (314) 635-9202 x2
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Alexis Short
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63118
I am passionate about working with adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, and executive functioning.
My goal is to create a welcoming, safe space for all. With me, you can always expect a compassionate, calming environment. I specialize in trauma informed care utilizing Cognitive Processing Therapy and trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and anxiety management utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
I am passionate about working with adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, and executive functioning.
My goal is to create a welcoming, safe space for all. With me, you can always expect a compassionate, calming environment. I specialize in trauma informed care utilizing Cognitive Processing Therapy and trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and anxiety management utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
(314) 789-3047 View (314) 789-3047
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Warren Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CDWF, DCC
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63122
I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety using present day discomfort but also looking at Family of origin connections and patterns that do not suffice in present day.
I work with Individuals in facilitating personal comfort and growth. Individual treatment is In Office by appointment and/or Virtual Sessions via my HIPAA approved Mental Health website. Client's are encouraged to establish goals based on presenting needs and/or challenges. I am an experienced level 11 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Clinician and utilize EMDR skills and techniques for InOffice desensitization of trauma and also for Relaxation in Virtual and InOffice Sessions. I have been a certified Brene' Brown Facilitator and use her reknown literature and research to facilitate shame and guilt issues for clients.
I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety using present day discomfort but also looking at Family of origin connections and patterns that do not suffice in present day.
I work with Individuals in facilitating personal comfort and growth. Individual treatment is In Office by appointment and/or Virtual Sessions via my HIPAA approved Mental Health website. Client's are encouraged to establish goals based on presenting needs and/or challenges. I am an experienced level 11 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Clinician and utilize EMDR skills and techniques for InOffice desensitization of trauma and also for Relaxation in Virtual and InOffice Sessions. I have been a certified Brene' Brown Facilitator and use her reknown literature and research to facilitate shame and guilt issues for clients.
(314) 730-9746 View (314) 730-9746
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Loren Gaillardetz
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63117
They still feel anxious, depressed, or unsure of themselves, and are stuck in old patterns in relationships with others and themselves.
I practice psychodynamic therapy. I help you become an expert on yourself by exploring your unconscious feelings, conflicts, and motivations. I provide a safe, nonjudgemental space for you to approach subjects you've been avoiding and to make connections that might surprise you but that help free you from old patterns and live life more fully.
They still feel anxious, depressed, or unsure of themselves, and are stuck in old patterns in relationships with others and themselves.
I practice psychodynamic therapy. I help you become an expert on yourself by exploring your unconscious feelings, conflicts, and motivations. I provide a safe, nonjudgemental space for you to approach subjects you've been avoiding and to make connections that might surprise you but that help free you from old patterns and live life more fully.
(314) 804-3659 View (314) 804-3659
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Natasha Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
She specialize in treatment of individual who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger management, behavioral concerns,ADHD and others common mental health diagnosis.
She's been trained in the state of Missouri in the area of trauma therapy and currently hold a certification in Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Missouri Substance Abuse certification for medical assisted treatment of substance abuse disorders.
She specialize in treatment of individual who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger management, behavioral concerns,ADHD and others common mental health diagnosis.
She's been trained in the state of Missouri in the area of trauma therapy and currently hold a certification in Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Missouri Substance Abuse certification for medical assisted treatment of substance abuse disorders.
(660) 220-2708 View (660) 220-2708
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Katie M. Hurley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63126
As a clinician, she is trained to treat PTSD/complex trauma, depression, low self worth, anxiety, shame, and life transitions.
Katie uses a direct and honest approach to help navigate the path to healing. Katie's mission is to help peal back the layers that have kept a person stuck, and begin the process of creating a new narrative for themselves.
As a clinician, she is trained to treat PTSD/complex trauma, depression, low self worth, anxiety, shame, and life transitions.
Katie uses a direct and honest approach to help navigate the path to healing. Katie's mission is to help peal back the layers that have kept a person stuck, and begin the process of creating a new narrative for themselves.
(314) 690-1667 View (314) 690-1667

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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.