Art Therapy in Saint Louis, MO
She has been practicing psychotherapy for over 17 years. She graduated from Lindenwood University at the top of her class earning honors for her academic strives, while completing the course work in under 2 years. Her professional experience span from working with individuals from all walks of life, in a vast array of services, which included case management, crisis counseling, school based therapy and federally funded services. 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 has been practicing psychotherapy for over 17 years. She graduated from Lindenwood University at the top of her class earning honors for her academic strives, while completing the course work in under 2 years. Her professional experience span from working with individuals from all walks of life, in a vast array of services, which included case management, crisis counseling, school based therapy and federally funded services. She specialize in treatment of individual who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger management, behavioral concerns,ADHD and others common mental health diagnosis.
My approach combines art therapy, trauma-informed care, and narrative practices, rooted in social justice and relational-cultural frameworks.
You might be in a place where everything feels uncertain—graduating, starting over, or healing from something no one else can quite see. Maybe you're carrying grief, burnout, or the pressure to keep it all together while quietly questioning who you are and what comes next. If you're feeling overwhelmed by change or stuck between versions of yourself, you're not alone.
My approach combines art therapy, trauma-informed care, and narrative practices, rooted in social justice and relational-cultural frameworks.
You might be in a place where everything feels uncertain—graduating, starting over, or healing from something no one else can quite see. Maybe you're carrying grief, burnout, or the pressure to keep it all together while quietly questioning who you are and what comes next. If you're feeling overwhelmed by change or stuck between versions of yourself, you're not alone.
Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. She has 6 years of experience working in the mental health field. She strives to provide a safe place for clients to feel heard and understood. Her approach to therapy begins with Person-Centered, by showing unconditional positive regard for her clients, and from there she utilizes a blend of eclectic therapy techniques to meet the need of the client. Please text or call today to discuss your individual needs and hopes for the...
Rachel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. She has 6 years of experience working in the mental health field. She strives to provide a safe place for clients to feel heard and understood. Her approach to therapy begins with Person-Centered, by showing unconditional positive regard for her clients, and from there she utilizes a blend of eclectic therapy techniques to meet the need of the client. Please text or call today to discuss your individual needs and hopes for the...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and an Art Therapist.
I offer traditional talk therapy as well as art therapy. I use an eclectic approach based in relational and positive psychology and gear treatment toward the strengths and goals of each individual. If you are thinking that it may be time to get some support, please give me a call. I'm happy to talk to you for 15 minutes to answer any questions you may have.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and an Art Therapist.
I offer traditional talk therapy as well as art therapy. I use an eclectic approach based in relational and positive psychology and gear treatment toward the strengths and goals of each individual. If you are thinking that it may be time to get some support, please give me a call. I'm happy to talk to you for 15 minutes to answer any questions you may have.
My role is to help support you to lead happier, healthier life. Sometimes this means lessening your symptoms of anxiety or depression, or maybe it's working towards a specific goal like changing jobs or making friends. It can also look like wanting to find your true, authentic self, which can be exploring gender, sexuality, life after loss, or even just trying to figure out who you are!
My role is to help support you to lead happier, healthier life. Sometimes this means lessening your symptoms of anxiety or depression, or maybe it's working towards a specific goal like changing jobs or making friends. It can also look like wanting to find your true, authentic self, which can be exploring gender, sexuality, life after loss, or even just trying to figure out who you are!
My name is Katie LaCombe, and I am a licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist.
I integrate multiple therapeutic modalities into my practice, including Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Art Therapy, Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and Strengths-Based and Person-Centered Therapy.
My name is Katie LaCombe, and I am a licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist.
I integrate multiple therapeutic modalities into my practice, including Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Art Therapy, Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and Strengths-Based and Person-Centered Therapy.
I love being a counselor and empowering clients to create a life full of meaning and joy. My approach is very client-centered and I am focused on helping clients recognize their own strengths and develop the coping skills needed toward healthier relationships with themselves and others. I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, anger and relationship issues. About me: She/Her. In 2015 I graduated with a Masters Degree in Counseling from Western Illinois University and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of Missouri.
I love being a counselor and empowering clients to create a life full of meaning and joy. My approach is very client-centered and I am focused on helping clients recognize their own strengths and develop the coping skills needed toward healthier relationships with themselves and others. I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, anger and relationship issues. About me: She/Her. In 2015 I graduated with a Masters Degree in Counseling from Western Illinois University and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of Missouri.
Trina has been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist for over 20 years.
develop positive coping skills to achieve self-actualization and their goals.
Trina has been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist for over 20 years.
develop positive coping skills to achieve self-actualization and their goals.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families impacted by chronic illness, including those navigating their own health challenges as well as health challenges of family members. My work focuses on helping clients manage the emotional and psychological effects of illness, including trauma, grief, and life transitions. I am particularly interested in the ways people cope with long-term stress, adjust to changing roles, and I emphasize the role of social support in the healing process and work collaboratively with clients to strengthen their support systems and promote long-term well-being.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families impacted by chronic illness, including those navigating their own health challenges as well as health challenges of family members. My work focuses on helping clients manage the emotional and psychological effects of illness, including trauma, grief, and life transitions. I am particularly interested in the ways people cope with long-term stress, adjust to changing roles, and I emphasize the role of social support in the healing process and work collaboratively with clients to strengthen their support systems and promote long-term well-being.
I specialize in working with families who have had, or are going through a divorce or parental separation. Chronic conflict will have a lasting negative effect on you and your children BUT if you are able to manage your emotions and parent successfully, you and your children can thrive in the future. It is important to develop a good coparenting relationship and make sure your children have the support they need to deal with divorce/separation issues. In order to facilitate a positive outcome for families, I provide Coparent Counseling, Family Therapy, Reunification Therapy Group and Individual Therapy (adult and child).
I specialize in working with families who have had, or are going through a divorce or parental separation. Chronic conflict will have a lasting negative effect on you and your children BUT if you are able to manage your emotions and parent successfully, you and your children can thrive in the future. It is important to develop a good coparenting relationship and make sure your children have the support they need to deal with divorce/separation issues. In order to facilitate a positive outcome for families, I provide Coparent Counseling, Family Therapy, Reunification Therapy Group and Individual Therapy (adult and child).
The art in therapy deepens the therapeutic work by engaging the whole self.
Through a focus on insight and empowerment, I help clients heal wounds incurred against their bodies, minds and/or spirit allowing them to feel stronger, more accepting, more whole, more clear, and more motivated for change. I have a special interest in issues such as trauma/PTSD, self-esteem, identity, perfectionism, loss, anger, depression and life transitions. My style is empathic and supportive, but also truthful and authentic. When appropriate I will utilize my sense of humor, celebrate small steps, and seek out the simple joys that can guide us through dark times.
The art in therapy deepens the therapeutic work by engaging the whole self.
Through a focus on insight and empowerment, I help clients heal wounds incurred against their bodies, minds and/or spirit allowing them to feel stronger, more accepting, more whole, more clear, and more motivated for change. I have a special interest in issues such as trauma/PTSD, self-esteem, identity, perfectionism, loss, anger, depression and life transitions. My style is empathic and supportive, but also truthful and authentic. When appropriate I will utilize my sense of humor, celebrate small steps, and seek out the simple joys that can guide us through dark times.
As an LPC and Board Certified Art Therapist, I practice with a trauma informed, strengths based perspective while including modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy.
I work with people who struggle with intense emotions, have difficulty regulating their mood, and experience challenges in maintaining stable relationships. This often includes individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder or high emotional complexity. What can help are practical tools and support to manage emotional highs and lows, decrease distress, and build resilience. Our goals in therapy are to gain better control over our reactions, improve our sense of self, and develop healthier ways of coping. We all want to feel understood and supported so we can work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
As an LPC and Board Certified Art Therapist, I practice with a trauma informed, strengths based perspective while including modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy.
I work with people who struggle with intense emotions, have difficulty regulating their mood, and experience challenges in maintaining stable relationships. This often includes individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder or high emotional complexity. What can help are practical tools and support to manage emotional highs and lows, decrease distress, and build resilience. Our goals in therapy are to gain better control over our reactions, improve our sense of self, and develop healthier ways of coping. We all want to feel understood and supported so we can work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Stephanie Whitney Jategaonkar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Saint Louis, MO 63141
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered / Board Certified Art Therapist working with adults, adolescents, and children.
I have worked extensively with adults, adolescents, and children with a variety of clinical issues, including eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma. In exploring your inner world, we will work together to understand more and work towards your goals for healing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered / Board Certified Art Therapist working with adults, adolescents, and children.
I have worked extensively with adults, adolescents, and children with a variety of clinical issues, including eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma. In exploring your inner world, we will work together to understand more and work towards your goals for healing.
There is a special kind of exhaustion that comes with trying to live in the present while your past keeps pulling you back. I know that fog, that shortness of breath, the critical voice that won't relent, the grief that swallows you, or how a single trigger can derail an entire day. More importantly, I know the profound courage it takes to even think about asking for help when everything in our culture tells us we should be able to do this alone. The truth is, we aren't built for that kind of independence. We're built for connection. Working together, I want to help you remember how to feel empowered in your own body and mind again.
There is a special kind of exhaustion that comes with trying to live in the present while your past keeps pulling you back. I know that fog, that shortness of breath, the critical voice that won't relent, the grief that swallows you, or how a single trigger can derail an entire day. More importantly, I know the profound courage it takes to even think about asking for help when everything in our culture tells us we should be able to do this alone. The truth is, we aren't built for that kind of independence. We're built for connection. Working together, I want to help you remember how to feel empowered in your own body and mind again.
Hi there! I’m Anjali (pronounced "Un-jah-lee"), and I'm a therapist who supports those facing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, with a special passion for working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse folx. More specifically, if you're seeking healing from sexual trauma, have questions about identity formulation, or are simply curious about your sexuality, we may be a great fit!
I find particular joy in helping clients identify accessible coping mechanisms for challenges including but not limited to:
-emotion dysregulation
-interpersonal conflict
-thought rumination
-suicidal ideation
-mindfulness
-dissociation
Hi there! I’m Anjali (pronounced "Un-jah-lee"), and I'm a therapist who supports those facing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, with a special passion for working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse folx. More specifically, if you're seeking healing from sexual trauma, have questions about identity formulation, or are simply curious about your sexuality, we may be a great fit!
I find particular joy in helping clients identify accessible coping mechanisms for challenges including but not limited to:
-emotion dysregulation
-interpersonal conflict
-thought rumination
-suicidal ideation
-mindfulness
-dissociation
I also use other modalities, such as (but not limited to) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Attachment theories and Art Therapy.
Trauma work and women's empowerment are my passion. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. I do hold to the thought that your life is an adventure and this is your therapy so the work must by done by you, but I am here to help guide you through the adventure. Other areas of passion for me are wellbeing, mindfulness, and self-care.
I also use other modalities, such as (but not limited to) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Attachment theories and Art Therapy.
Trauma work and women's empowerment are my passion. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. I do hold to the thought that your life is an adventure and this is your therapy so the work must by done by you, but I am here to help guide you through the adventure. Other areas of passion for me are wellbeing, mindfulness, and self-care.
First Choice Counseling Professional Corporation
Counselor, PhD CES, ThD PSY, MAC, MA, LPCCS
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63102
I hold two doctorates and am working on a third, one in psychology, one in theology, and four master's degrees, one MA, MAC, MRAS, MDAACS, LCMHC, and LPCCS, making me a highly qualified professional counselor, clinician, and therapist (State-Supervisor for PLPC and NP'S ); I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). My expertise lies in providing talk therapy to individuals of all ages, including adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and groups. To ensure the best outcomes for my clients, I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy as a foundational approach. Member of the ACA, APA, NAADAC, and Philanthropist.
I hold two doctorates and am working on a third, one in psychology, one in theology, and four master's degrees, one MA, MAC, MRAS, MDAACS, LCMHC, and LPCCS, making me a highly qualified professional counselor, clinician, and therapist (State-Supervisor for PLPC and NP'S ); I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). My expertise lies in providing talk therapy to individuals of all ages, including adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and groups. To ensure the best outcomes for my clients, I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy as a foundational approach. Member of the ACA, APA, NAADAC, and Philanthropist.
About a decade ago I attended a conference at the Omega Institute and was reawakened to the immense suffering in the world and I realized there was no more time to waste. I needed to change careers in order to be of service. All of my life I wanted to be a healer and pursued a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health. My approach is mindful, practical, respectful and always hopeful. I believe each of us holds the key to our own healing within our highest sense of Self. My role is to help support that discovery process through thoughtful exploration, creativity and a little humor.
About a decade ago I attended a conference at the Omega Institute and was reawakened to the immense suffering in the world and I realized there was no more time to waste. I needed to change careers in order to be of service. All of my life I wanted to be a healer and pursued a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health. My approach is mindful, practical, respectful and always hopeful. I believe each of us holds the key to our own healing within our highest sense of Self. My role is to help support that discovery process through thoughtful exploration, creativity and a little humor.
I work with people navigating life transitions, relationships, identity, and healing from stress or past pain. Some have experienced trauma or systemic harm, while others simply feel stuck and want more peace and clarity. I support adults seeking growth and emotional balance, teens learning to manage emotions, and children finding ways to express themselves through play and creativity. My approach is culturally grounded and compassionate, centering connection, healing, and growth toward a life that feels authentic, balanced, and whole.
I work with people navigating life transitions, relationships, identity, and healing from stress or past pain. Some have experienced trauma or systemic harm, while others simply feel stuck and want more peace and clarity. I support adults seeking growth and emotional balance, teens learning to manage emotions, and children finding ways to express themselves through play and creativity. My approach is culturally grounded and compassionate, centering connection, healing, and growth toward a life that feels authentic, balanced, and whole.
I offer a mix of primarily art therapy, EMDR therapy and DBT / CBT - individualized depending on the client's case and goals.
I have a diverse background in the evidence-based treatment of persons with trauma, eating disorders, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ challenges and gender dysphoria. For clients with PTSD and other trauma, common goals include symptom reduction, coping, exploration and healing. With eating disorders, my practice is most appropriate for clients who have attended a higher level of care (e.g. Intensive Outpatient, Residential, PHP) and are looking to confront issues underlying the eating disorder. Clients seeking gender affirming care will find support with expression, transition, relationships and more.
I offer a mix of primarily art therapy, EMDR therapy and DBT / CBT - individualized depending on the client's case and goals.
I have a diverse background in the evidence-based treatment of persons with trauma, eating disorders, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ challenges and gender dysphoria. For clients with PTSD and other trauma, common goals include symptom reduction, coping, exploration and healing. With eating disorders, my practice is most appropriate for clients who have attended a higher level of care (e.g. Intensive Outpatient, Residential, PHP) and are looking to confront issues underlying the eating disorder. Clients seeking gender affirming care will find support with expression, transition, relationships and more.
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.