Attachment-based Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
I offer therapy that’s collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in both somatic and attachment-based approaches.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward... but you know something needs to shift. Maybe anxiety shows up in your body, relationships feel strained, or old patterns keep repeating themselves. You want support that feels personal, not clinical. You want a space where you don’t have to perform, where you can slow down and feel understood. Some clients come to me as adults ready to unpack long-held patterns. Others are teens sorting through big emotions, or children needing help to process feelings through play. In every case, the need for connection and safety is the starting place.
I offer therapy that’s collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in both somatic and attachment-based approaches.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward... but you know something needs to shift. Maybe anxiety shows up in your body, relationships feel strained, or old patterns keep repeating themselves. You want support that feels personal, not clinical. You want a space where you don’t have to perform, where you can slow down and feel understood. Some clients come to me as adults ready to unpack long-held patterns. Others are teens sorting through big emotions, or children needing help to process feelings through play. In every case, the need for connection and safety is the starting place.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress? Going through a major life transition like a career change or academic challenges? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s complexities and seeking clarity, personal growth, or emotional balance, you’re not alone. Many people face challenges around their identity, career, relationships, or life purpose. Your goal might be to better understand yourself, manage stress, and develop practical tools to navigate life’s ups and downs. You deserve to feel grounded, confident, and connected, working toward a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress? Going through a major life transition like a career change or academic challenges? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s complexities and seeking clarity, personal growth, or emotional balance, you’re not alone. Many people face challenges around their identity, career, relationships, or life purpose. Your goal might be to better understand yourself, manage stress, and develop practical tools to navigate life’s ups and downs. You deserve to feel grounded, confident, and connected, working toward a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment.
Life is difficult. You can be coasting along, only to wake up and realize joy and excitement feel out of reach. Activities and relationships that once energized you now feel dull or anxiety-inducing. Sleep is elusive—you struggle to fall asleep, wake up exhausted, and feel stuck in an unending cycle. Your relationships may be filled with conflict, insecurity, or disconnection. You may carry shame around issues of sexual integrity, unable to break free despite your best efforts. These struggles can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
Life is difficult. You can be coasting along, only to wake up and realize joy and excitement feel out of reach. Activities and relationships that once energized you now feel dull or anxiety-inducing. Sleep is elusive—you struggle to fall asleep, wake up exhausted, and feel stuck in an unending cycle. Your relationships may be filled with conflict, insecurity, or disconnection. You may carry shame around issues of sexual integrity, unable to break free despite your best efforts. These struggles can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
My focus is developing a relationship with my clients that becomes the foundation for transformation. My work is guided by the belief that much in life is related to the core need of knowing and being known. After addressing physical needs & causes, I often lean into the idea that our thoughts are part of what cause our feelings and behaviors. If we are able to change the way we think about the world, we will be able to change the way we feel and act. Most importantly, having someone who cares walk along side you can make all the difference in the world. Change isn't easy, but seeking help means you don't have to do it alone.
My focus is developing a relationship with my clients that becomes the foundation for transformation. My work is guided by the belief that much in life is related to the core need of knowing and being known. After addressing physical needs & causes, I often lean into the idea that our thoughts are part of what cause our feelings and behaviors. If we are able to change the way we think about the world, we will be able to change the way we feel and act. Most importantly, having someone who cares walk along side you can make all the difference in the world. Change isn't easy, but seeking help means you don't have to do it alone.
Do you ever feel like you need to go to therapy because of situations outside of your control? If so, you're not alone. My practice specializes in helping people explore the impact their environment has on their mental health, whether that's the messaging they received as a child, current political stressors, or other systemic issues affecting their life. Trained as a trauma-focused sex therapist, I primarily help people discover and reclaim what sexuality means for them but I enjoy supporting clients navigate other mental health issues as well.
Do you ever feel like you need to go to therapy because of situations outside of your control? If so, you're not alone. My practice specializes in helping people explore the impact their environment has on their mental health, whether that's the messaging they received as a child, current political stressors, or other systemic issues affecting their life. Trained as a trauma-focused sex therapist, I primarily help people discover and reclaim what sexuality means for them but I enjoy supporting clients navigate other mental health issues as well.
Life is beautiful but often/sometimes challenging. Some days we feel confident and happy while other days we may feel alone or overwhelmed. The clients I work with are seeking new tools, skills, techniques and interventions to help them feel better, more in control and empowered on a daily basis. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults and elders experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem and more. Everyone deserves to have a safe space, with unconditional support that allows them to be authentically themselves, always.
Life is beautiful but often/sometimes challenging. Some days we feel confident and happy while other days we may feel alone or overwhelmed. The clients I work with are seeking new tools, skills, techniques and interventions to help them feel better, more in control and empowered on a daily basis. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults and elders experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem and more. Everyone deserves to have a safe space, with unconditional support that allows them to be authentically themselves, always.
Children, teens and parents, alike, are facing new challenges in today's fast-paced world of ever-changing technology, expectations and youth culture. For over 15 years, I have been working as a Psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, teens, young adults and families to address the emotional and behavioral challenges of everyday life as well as those unique to ADHD, child development, anxiety and other mood disturbances. When working with clients, I feel it is important to develop a strong therapeutic alliance in which to learn new behaviors, coping strategies and ways of thinking and problem solving.
Children, teens and parents, alike, are facing new challenges in today's fast-paced world of ever-changing technology, expectations and youth culture. For over 15 years, I have been working as a Psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, teens, young adults and families to address the emotional and behavioral challenges of everyday life as well as those unique to ADHD, child development, anxiety and other mood disturbances. When working with clients, I feel it is important to develop a strong therapeutic alliance in which to learn new behaviors, coping strategies and ways of thinking and problem solving.
I bring 30 years of experience working with women, couples and families. I am a gentle and compassionate listener who works hard to understand you and your concerns. I can help you sort through your thoughts and feelings so that you can make sense of the past and implement a plan for the future which includes clarity and compassion for yourself and others.
I bring 30 years of experience working with women, couples and families. I am a gentle and compassionate listener who works hard to understand you and your concerns. I can help you sort through your thoughts and feelings so that you can make sense of the past and implement a plan for the future which includes clarity and compassion for yourself and others.
I believe that healing is not a solitary act; it is deeply influenced by the world around us. As a WICS (Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship) alum, I specialize in the Ecological Model of Counseling, looking at the "whole system" of your life, from your relationships and social environment to your sleep, nutrition, and nervous system health.
I believe that healing is not a solitary act; it is deeply influenced by the world around us. As a WICS (Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship) alum, I specialize in the Ecological Model of Counseling, looking at the "whole system" of your life, from your relationships and social environment to your sleep, nutrition, and nervous system health.
As a marriage and family therapist, I empower individuals and couples to overcome hurdles and difficulties to improve their relationships and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. As a therapist I am collaborative, laid back, and yet direct when needed. Your relationship with your therapist should feel supportive and safe. I strive to offer that to each individual I see. Although I work with all individuals, I find my niche to be teenagers, adults and couples that are primarily dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility, and family of origin difficulties. I welcome and work with all individuals regardless of race
As a marriage and family therapist, I empower individuals and couples to overcome hurdles and difficulties to improve their relationships and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. As a therapist I am collaborative, laid back, and yet direct when needed. Your relationship with your therapist should feel supportive and safe. I strive to offer that to each individual I see. Although I work with all individuals, I find my niche to be teenagers, adults and couples that are primarily dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility, and family of origin difficulties. I welcome and work with all individuals regardless of race
Julie
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63128
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for creating a warm, open space for clients to experience significant change and find healing. I have experience working with a variety of clients, including children, adolescents and adults within agency, group practice and school settings. I focus on helping clients uncover and connect to their emotional truths by exploring where thoughts and feelings originate, how they were shaped by early experiences, and how they show up in the present. I use an integrative approach that draws from CBT, DBT, IFS, and attachment theory, always aiming to identify protective patterns and build a more authentic connection to self.
I have a passion for creating a warm, open space for clients to experience significant change and find healing. I have experience working with a variety of clients, including children, adolescents and adults within agency, group practice and school settings. I focus on helping clients uncover and connect to their emotional truths by exploring where thoughts and feelings originate, how they were shaped by early experiences, and how they show up in the present. I use an integrative approach that draws from CBT, DBT, IFS, and attachment theory, always aiming to identify protective patterns and build a more authentic connection to self.
I seek to do whatever possible to help you feel safe in counseling. The relationship between you and I needs to be one that feels warm, inviting, non-judgmental, and encouraging. From the safety of this relationship, you can then feel supported enough to grieve what has been lost and push to fight for the things that have been taken from your life.
I seek to do whatever possible to help you feel safe in counseling. The relationship between you and I needs to be one that feels warm, inviting, non-judgmental, and encouraging. From the safety of this relationship, you can then feel supported enough to grieve what has been lost and push to fight for the things that have been taken from your life.
I welcome everyone into my practice; however, I have particular experience working alongside members of the LGBTQ+ community and neurodivergent individuals. My practice supports clients dealing with a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), relationship struggles, trauma, gender dysphoria, and grief.
I welcome everyone into my practice; however, I have particular experience working alongside members of the LGBTQ+ community and neurodivergent individuals. My practice supports clients dealing with a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), relationship struggles, trauma, gender dysphoria, and grief.
Whatever struggle is motivating you to start counseling, something inside is knocking. The knock may be feeling depressed, anxious, angry, or overwhelmed. It may be feeling disconnected in relationships and from what is meaningful in your life, a sense of emptiness or lack of purpose. To answer that knock means to turn inward, which can be challenging and uncomfortable at times, yet I whole-heartedly believe the life you seek is patiently waiting! The pain you are experiencing is actually an invitation for healing and growth. Answer the knock. When things break down, breakthroughs happen.
Whatever struggle is motivating you to start counseling, something inside is knocking. The knock may be feeling depressed, anxious, angry, or overwhelmed. It may be feeling disconnected in relationships and from what is meaningful in your life, a sense of emptiness or lack of purpose. To answer that knock means to turn inward, which can be challenging and uncomfortable at times, yet I whole-heartedly believe the life you seek is patiently waiting! The pain you are experiencing is actually an invitation for healing and growth. Answer the knock. When things break down, breakthroughs happen.
I believe we are all born with innate wisdom from the body, yet most of us have had moments where the demands of difficult life circumstances, work, or relationships overwhelm this wisdom. Or perhaps repetitive, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors take control without warning or cause, wreaking havoc in our lives. In either case, disconnection between mind and body may grow, and soon, the telltale signs of dysfunction develop: eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, depression, and difficulty in romantic and family relationships, to name a few. The good news is, there is a path forward, and I'm here to help.
I believe we are all born with innate wisdom from the body, yet most of us have had moments where the demands of difficult life circumstances, work, or relationships overwhelm this wisdom. Or perhaps repetitive, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors take control without warning or cause, wreaking havoc in our lives. In either case, disconnection between mind and body may grow, and soon, the telltale signs of dysfunction develop: eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, depression, and difficulty in romantic and family relationships, to name a few. The good news is, there is a path forward, and I'm here to help.
Louis, Missouri, with advanced training in systemic, attachment-based, biopsychosocial and experiential approaches to therapy.
Relationships and family are supposed to be where people feel most connected, but sometimes, they’re the places where people feel the most misunderstood, hurt, or stuck. Therapy can be a space to slow down and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface; to notice the patterns, name the pain, and start shifting how you relate to one another.
Louis, Missouri, with advanced training in systemic, attachment-based, biopsychosocial and experiential approaches to therapy.
Relationships and family are supposed to be where people feel most connected, but sometimes, they’re the places where people feel the most misunderstood, hurt, or stuck. Therapy can be a space to slow down and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface; to notice the patterns, name the pain, and start shifting how you relate to one another.
My approach to therapy stems from the belief that feeling truly seen and understood is a basic human need. I aim to provide a safe and reflective space where you can bring your whole self without fear of judgment. We will work together in a collaborative process to understand your unique experiences and how they've impacted you, figure out where you may be stuck, and help you take back the reins. I work with people, not diagnoses, and take a strengths-based approach to help individuals of all ages gain self-awareness, curiosity, inspiration and hope.
My approach to therapy stems from the belief that feeling truly seen and understood is a basic human need. I aim to provide a safe and reflective space where you can bring your whole self without fear of judgment. We will work together in a collaborative process to understand your unique experiences and how they've impacted you, figure out where you may be stuck, and help you take back the reins. I work with people, not diagnoses, and take a strengths-based approach to help individuals of all ages gain self-awareness, curiosity, inspiration and hope.
Dynamic Counseling & Consultation Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63109
I have a diverse background in social work and have worked in multifaceted settings. I love meeting people from all walks of life. My end goal is always to have people discover love for themselves and a healthy path to their journey!
I have a diverse background in social work and have worked in multifaceted settings. I love meeting people from all walks of life. My end goal is always to have people discover love for themselves and a healthy path to their journey!
A few current biweekly openings M-Thu! Providing virtual therapy to clients ages 12+ in the states of Illinois, Michigan, or Missouri, as well as coaching support. Therapy-utilizing trauma, mood, or anxiety work with EMDR, IFS parts work, ACT/Mindfulness, Narrative and Nurturing/Relational approaches. Coaching areas for life skills and accomodations for neurodivergent affirming support, business and leadership development, parent coaching for neurodivergence or trauma education and support, as well as support for alternative lifestyles including but not limited to spirituality, astrology and tarot, and kink affirming education.
A few current biweekly openings M-Thu! Providing virtual therapy to clients ages 12+ in the states of Illinois, Michigan, or Missouri, as well as coaching support. Therapy-utilizing trauma, mood, or anxiety work with EMDR, IFS parts work, ACT/Mindfulness, Narrative and Nurturing/Relational approaches. Coaching areas for life skills and accomodations for neurodivergent affirming support, business and leadership development, parent coaching for neurodivergence or trauma education and support, as well as support for alternative lifestyles including but not limited to spirituality, astrology and tarot, and kink affirming education.
I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, challenging family dynamics, life transitions, work/life imbalance, coping with neurodivergence in a neurotypical world, and dating/relationship stressors. Together we will dedicate time and space to addressing the challenges you’re facing, and look at how they affect your ability to live the life you want to live. I have worked with adults of all ages - college students to seniors - and enjoy working with people throughout the lifespan.
These are challenging and scary times for many. It is important for me to note that I am LGBTQIA+ allied.
I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, challenging family dynamics, life transitions, work/life imbalance, coping with neurodivergence in a neurotypical world, and dating/relationship stressors. Together we will dedicate time and space to addressing the challenges you’re facing, and look at how they affect your ability to live the life you want to live. I have worked with adults of all ages - college students to seniors - and enjoy working with people throughout the lifespan.
These are challenging and scary times for many. It is important for me to note that I am LGBTQIA+ allied.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.