Domestic Abuse Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
Jean Stanton Caine, LCSW, LMFT, a Menninger trained family therapist, specializes in many issues affecting individuals and families i.e.: grief, illness, sexual and physical abuse, marital stress, child and adolescent problems. She has an eclectic researched approach in her family practice using both short term and long-term therapy.
Jean has been in practice for 25 years. She has been past president on St. Louis MAMFT board and the Missouri board of Family Therapy. She has taught for 20 years at Washington University. Jean does accept most insurance plans.
Jean Stanton Caine, LCSW, LMFT, a Menninger trained family therapist, specializes in many issues affecting individuals and families i.e.: grief, illness, sexual and physical abuse, marital stress, child and adolescent problems. She has an eclectic researched approach in her family practice using both short term and long-term therapy.
Jean has been in practice for 25 years. She has been past president on St. Louis MAMFT board and the Missouri board of Family Therapy. She has taught for 20 years at Washington University. Jean does accept most insurance plans.
Lynda Bankston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63101
I Lynda specializes in anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse, behavioral issues, and codependency.
Individual/ Couples/ Family/ Adolescent Therapeutic Sessions Available! Are you Angry and don't know why? Are you dealing with Depression and Anxiety? Are you Dealing with Addiction? Do you have marriage or relationship problems and just don't know what to do? Are you stressed out and don't know how to sort things out? Call today and let's figure things out. Don't wait for things to get better on there own. Call now so we can start you in a new direction. Make Your Mental Health a PRIORITY **Offering Evening and Weekend Appointments**
I Lynda specializes in anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse, behavioral issues, and codependency.
Individual/ Couples/ Family/ Adolescent Therapeutic Sessions Available! Are you Angry and don't know why? Are you dealing with Depression and Anxiety? Are you Dealing with Addiction? Do you have marriage or relationship problems and just don't know what to do? Are you stressed out and don't know how to sort things out? Call today and let's figure things out. Don't wait for things to get better on there own. Call now so we can start you in a new direction. Make Your Mental Health a PRIORITY **Offering Evening and Weekend Appointments**
Daniel J Christy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CEAP, SAP
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63122
I have experience working with people to overcome anxiety issues, substance abuse, and work-life balance.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience. I am also CEAP (Certified Employee Assistance Professional) certified and SAP (substance abuse professional) certified. I have worked with people from all walks of life and enjoy helping people overcome their concerns and problems. I also work with athletes for sports psychology.
I have experience working with people to overcome anxiety issues, substance abuse, and work-life balance.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience. I am also CEAP (Certified Employee Assistance Professional) certified and SAP (substance abuse professional) certified. I have worked with people from all walks of life and enjoy helping people overcome their concerns and problems. I also work with athletes for sports psychology.
Norinee Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63108
I specialize in supporting clients affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse, PTSD, grief, and more.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, isolated, or unsupported. I work with a variety of populations, helping individuals navigate fear, uncertainty, and life’s challenges. Whether you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, or life transitions, I offer a compassionate, empathetic approach rooted in active listening and understanding. My goal is to build trust and provide support, especially for those who feel abandoned by others. With years of experience and a Master’s in Counseling, I’m here to empower you on your healing journey.
I specialize in supporting clients affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse, PTSD, grief, and more.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, isolated, or unsupported. I work with a variety of populations, helping individuals navigate fear, uncertainty, and life’s challenges. Whether you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, or life transitions, I offer a compassionate, empathetic approach rooted in active listening and understanding. My goal is to build trust and provide support, especially for those who feel abandoned by others. With years of experience and a Master’s in Counseling, I’m here to empower you on your healing journey.
I specialize in the following areas: people who have tried multiple treatments without relief; addictions- alcohol/drugs, sex, relationship, eating, gambling; adolescents/young adults who are self-destructive or act stuck or broken (school/job failures,conduct disorders,alcohol/drug abuse,cutting/burning,eating disorders); serious personality problems; depression; anxiety.
My approach is to help my patients both resolve the issues they bring to my office and help them become more able to prevent or minimize the recurrence of these issues. And, often what people can not see in themselves defeats their genuine attempts to change their lives. My strengths are helping people both see and deal with what really gets in the way of their achieving substantial change. The mind/emotions are often like icebergs- only a small amount is above water to be seen-yet much is unseen and can lead to great damage( a failure to change).
I specialize in the following areas: people who have tried multiple treatments without relief; addictions- alcohol/drugs, sex, relationship, eating, gambling; adolescents/young adults who are self-destructive or act stuck or broken (school/job failures,conduct disorders,alcohol/drug abuse,cutting/burning,eating disorders); serious personality problems; depression; anxiety.
My approach is to help my patients both resolve the issues they bring to my office and help them become more able to prevent or minimize the recurrence of these issues. And, often what people can not see in themselves defeats their genuine attempts to change their lives. My strengths are helping people both see and deal with what really gets in the way of their achieving substantial change. The mind/emotions are often like icebergs- only a small amount is above water to be seen-yet much is unseen and can lead to great damage( a failure to change).
My commitment is to facilitate health and wellness as you deal with your life's situation or circumstance (anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, life transitions, grief, and relationships).
During the human experience, we will have struggles along the way. There are times we don't understand our own actions. We decide to take one approach to solve our problems and find ourselves doing something opposite of what we intended on doing. It is in those moments that we ask ourselves "How did I get here?" As a counselor for over 16 years, I partner with people to find their answers and to unlock their solutions. I have a solution-focused approach that assists clients in reestablishing balance, developing coping skills, and educating them on techniques and strategies to improve their capabilities.
My commitment is to facilitate health and wellness as you deal with your life's situation or circumstance (anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, life transitions, grief, and relationships).
During the human experience, we will have struggles along the way. There are times we don't understand our own actions. We decide to take one approach to solve our problems and find ourselves doing something opposite of what we intended on doing. It is in those moments that we ask ourselves "How did I get here?" As a counselor for over 16 years, I partner with people to find their answers and to unlock their solutions. I have a solution-focused approach that assists clients in reestablishing balance, developing coping skills, and educating them on techniques and strategies to improve their capabilities.
Cristina Marie Smugala
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63127
Trauma can stem from a variety of sources, including physical abuse, emotional neglect, breaches of trust and safety within early primary caregiving relationships, sudden loss, discrimination, and medical procedures.
My passion is to empathetically guide and support transformation of traumatic experience. I will empower you to face your fears, unburden toxic shame, heal traumatic wounds and help you reclaim the courage that you know is inside of you. The ability to have love, compassion and acceptance for yourself are powerful healing forces that I strive to ignite, recover and unlock in my clients. Through EMDR and Somatic Experiencing I focus on restoring a sense of calm, centered connectedness within the brain and body. I work to inspire courage, promote healing so you can embody radical acceptance, release fear and embrace authenticity.
Trauma can stem from a variety of sources, including physical abuse, emotional neglect, breaches of trust and safety within early primary caregiving relationships, sudden loss, discrimination, and medical procedures.
My passion is to empathetically guide and support transformation of traumatic experience. I will empower you to face your fears, unburden toxic shame, heal traumatic wounds and help you reclaim the courage that you know is inside of you. The ability to have love, compassion and acceptance for yourself are powerful healing forces that I strive to ignite, recover and unlock in my clients. Through EMDR and Somatic Experiencing I focus on restoring a sense of calm, centered connectedness within the brain and body. I work to inspire courage, promote healing so you can embody radical acceptance, release fear and embrace authenticity.
Marty C Lintvedt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63119
Waitlist for new clients
Areas of experience include: couples and families in crisis; facing transition; clergy & military dynamics; bereavement; depression; abuse survivors; trauma; relationship and communication difficulties.
I have enjoyed working as a partner in mental health and wellness for over 20 years. It is my hope that as I walk alongside the client he or she will recognize strengths, develop skills, and embrace healing. While I have specialized training in some complex issues, much of the work of a counselor is helping people deal with the everyday struggles most of us face on a daily basis.
Areas of experience include: couples and families in crisis; facing transition; clergy & military dynamics; bereavement; depression; abuse survivors; trauma; relationship and communication difficulties.
I have enjoyed working as a partner in mental health and wellness for over 20 years. It is my hope that as I walk alongside the client he or she will recognize strengths, develop skills, and embrace healing. While I have specialized training in some complex issues, much of the work of a counselor is helping people deal with the everyday struggles most of us face on a daily basis.
Ashley Rickert-Diestelkamp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63123
While I have a wide range of experience working with people of all ages and needs, my expertise stressed working with children, ages 5 and up, teens, adults, and families with specializations in; anxiety, bullying, behavioral issues, depression, domestic violence, relational issues, and stress.
I have been licensed as a Professional Counselor as well as a National Certified Counselor since 2018. I received my Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health in 2017 from Webster University. I am fully licensed in both Missouri and Illinois. I offer therapy in a variety of modalities as well.
While I have a wide range of experience working with people of all ages and needs, my expertise stressed working with children, ages 5 and up, teens, adults, and families with specializations in; anxiety, bullying, behavioral issues, depression, domestic violence, relational issues, and stress.
I have been licensed as a Professional Counselor as well as a National Certified Counselor since 2018. I received my Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health in 2017 from Webster University. I am fully licensed in both Missouri and Illinois. I offer therapy in a variety of modalities as well.
Louis Association of Marriage & Family Therapy and Board Member of the National Partnership for Ending Interpersonal Violence & published author.
Using evidence-based techniques, I will help you look for patterns in your thinking or actions that may be causing problems, often rooted in trauma. I will help you establish healthier relationships, develop better coping skills, set boundaries and aid your ability to connect to your body & emotions while learning to regulate them effectively. Using a warm, 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.
Louis Association of Marriage & Family Therapy and Board Member of the National Partnership for Ending Interpersonal Violence & published author.
Using evidence-based techniques, I will help you look for patterns in your thinking or actions that may be causing problems, often rooted in trauma. I will help you establish healthier relationships, develop better coping skills, set boundaries and aid your ability to connect to your body & emotions while learning to regulate them effectively. Using a warm, 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.
Kristy Wakefield Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I provide individual counseling for adults processing struggles related to identity, self-compassion, food/body image, spiritual upheaval/deconstruction/reconstruction, LGBTQ+, relational harm, narcissistic abuse, separation/divorce, grief, singleness, boundaries, family relationships, and life transitions.
I long for vitality - for you, for me, for everyone. I am passionate about supporting individuals as they grow in self-compassion, identifying values, and boundaries. I am relational, engaged, trauma informed, feminist, & passionate about supporting folks in the LGBTQ+ community. I care deeply for those navigating spiritual upheaval and loss of belonging. I team up with you to create a supportive and safe environment within the counseling relationship to focus on your goals and needs. For more information or to email me, please visit my website (linked to the left).
I provide individual counseling for adults processing struggles related to identity, self-compassion, food/body image, spiritual upheaval/deconstruction/reconstruction, LGBTQ+, relational harm, narcissistic abuse, separation/divorce, grief, singleness, boundaries, family relationships, and life transitions.
I long for vitality - for you, for me, for everyone. I am passionate about supporting individuals as they grow in self-compassion, identifying values, and boundaries. I am relational, engaged, trauma informed, feminist, & passionate about supporting folks in the LGBTQ+ community. I care deeply for those navigating spiritual upheaval and loss of belonging. I team up with you to create a supportive and safe environment within the counseling relationship to focus on your goals and needs. For more information or to email me, please visit my website (linked to the left).
Meet Our Domestic Abuse Therapists
Melissa Weber
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, PLPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63123
My background includes work in domestic and sexual abuse and I value a compassionate focus on trauma work.
I offer a space where you don’t have to fight to be heard, understood, or beIieved. I often notice clients feeling relief just from taking the step to reach out.
I have immediate availability and offer flexible scheduling including daytime, evenings, and weekends. I also hold a weekly therapy group for those recovering from harmful relationships.
My background includes work in domestic and sexual abuse and I value a compassionate focus on trauma work.
I offer a space where you don’t have to fight to be heard, understood, or beIieved. I often notice clients feeling relief just from taking the step to reach out.
I have immediate availability and offer flexible scheduling including daytime, evenings, and weekends. I also hold a weekly therapy group for those recovering from harmful relationships.
Christopher Lloyd Jeffrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in the treatment of adults who have endured parental abuse and maltreatment during childhood.
I use a variety of techniques from several tried-and-true psychotherapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Behavioral Modification, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I specialize in diagnosing and treating trauma. I prefer a non-traditional approach.
I specialize in the treatment of adults who have endured parental abuse and maltreatment during childhood.
I use a variety of techniques from several tried-and-true psychotherapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Behavioral Modification, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I specialize in diagnosing and treating trauma. I prefer a non-traditional approach.
Kelly S Diller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63131
Waitlist for new clients
She is passionate about helping women heal from abuse and betrayal, and she recognizes the importance of instilling hope for desired change with regard to relationships and other goals.
EMDR is a specialized form of therapy that Kelly has utilized in helping individuals experience healing from past hurt and fear that once plagued their life. Healing through EMDR has provided relief from symptoms of disturbing memories, sudden accidents and deaths, panic attacks, abuse, anxieties, pain disorders, and more.
She is passionate about helping women heal from abuse and betrayal, and she recognizes the importance of instilling hope for desired change with regard to relationships and other goals.
EMDR is a specialized form of therapy that Kelly has utilized in helping individuals experience healing from past hurt and fear that once plagued their life. Healing through EMDR has provided relief from symptoms of disturbing memories, sudden accidents and deaths, panic attacks, abuse, anxieties, pain disorders, and more.
I work with clients through anxiety, depression, life transitions, eco-grief, performance improvement, substance abuse, communication, parenthood, stress management, and feelings related to money and finances.
I believe therapy provides a positive space for exploration and healing without judgment. Therapy is a place to break down your walls and take off your mask to become the most authentic version of yourself.
I work with clients through anxiety, depression, life transitions, eco-grief, performance improvement, substance abuse, communication, parenthood, stress management, and feelings related to money and finances.
I believe therapy provides a positive space for exploration and healing without judgment. Therapy is a place to break down your walls and take off your mask to become the most authentic version of yourself.
Michelle Vollmar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63132
I'm an individual therapist with 20 years of experience working with survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and intimate partner violence.
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 a trained teacher of Kristin Neff's Mindful Self-Compassion, and have advanced training in a variety of trauma therapy models.
I'm an individual therapist with 20 years of experience working with survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and intimate partner violence.
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 a trained teacher of Kristin Neff's Mindful Self-Compassion, and have advanced training in a variety of trauma therapy models.
Carol L Oliver
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63132
When you do your best, you will avoid self-judgement, self- abuse and regret.
My theory is to promote positive reinforcement. Choices should be used to provide a model for understanding human emotions, behaviors and thoughts. Understanding choices in decision making will give you the encouragement to move forward.
When you do your best, you will avoid self-judgement, self- abuse and regret.
My theory is to promote positive reinforcement. Choices should be used to provide a model for understanding human emotions, behaviors and thoughts. Understanding choices in decision making will give you the encouragement to move forward.
Jennifer Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63123
I consider divorce, emotional/psychological abuse, and anxiety my specialties.
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.
I consider divorce, emotional/psychological abuse, and anxiety my specialties.
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.
Whether you’re here to work through trauma, navigate family dynamics, heal from intimate partner violence, have a kiddo to get into therapy or just focus on your general well-being, I’m here for you.
I specialize in: Trauma, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Codependency, Family Conflict, Relationship and Communication Issues, Boundary Setting, LGBTQ+ Issues, Couples Counseling, Problematic Sexual Behaviors (children and teens), and Geriatric and Senior support.
Whether you’re here to work through trauma, navigate family dynamics, heal from intimate partner violence, have a kiddo to get into therapy or just focus on your general well-being, I’m here for you.
I specialize in: Trauma, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Codependency, Family Conflict, Relationship and Communication Issues, Boundary Setting, LGBTQ+ Issues, Couples Counseling, Problematic Sexual Behaviors (children and teens), and Geriatric and Senior support.
Monica Uthlaut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63144
My specialties include: healing through neuroscience; Somatic EMDR called Natural Processing, a "bottom up" strategy for effectively healing a dysregulated nervous system and unresolved trauma (which often presents like mood symptoms); holistic and integrative nutritional wellness; domestic violence.
As a collective, society is learning that overall health and wellness needs to be a non-negotiable if you want to create the life you desire. As a Somatic EMDR Psychotherapist, my passion lies in supporting clients in what western medicine labels as "anxiety, depression, ptsd symptoms, etc", when in actuality, the underlying issue is nervous system dysregulation. Addressing the root issue will facilitate healing your entire system to achieve mind-body integration. Deep inner work will bring forward more clarity and resolution with your dilemmas, and increased presence so you can access the truth that already exists inside of you.
My specialties include: healing through neuroscience; Somatic EMDR called Natural Processing, a "bottom up" strategy for effectively healing a dysregulated nervous system and unresolved trauma (which often presents like mood symptoms); holistic and integrative nutritional wellness; domestic violence.
As a collective, society is learning that overall health and wellness needs to be a non-negotiable if you want to create the life you desire. As a Somatic EMDR Psychotherapist, my passion lies in supporting clients in what western medicine labels as "anxiety, depression, ptsd symptoms, etc", when in actuality, the underlying issue is nervous system dysregulation. Addressing the root issue will facilitate healing your entire system to achieve mind-body integration. Deep inner work will bring forward more clarity and resolution with your dilemmas, and increased presence so you can access the truth that already exists inside of you.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.