Elders (65+) Therapists in Saint Louis, MO

I specialize in working with adults living with anxiety and/or struggles in their relationships (familial, romantic, platonic, occupational). Together we co-construct an approach that fits your needs, balancing the practical with exploratory. I believe that it is through self-exploration that you become aware of your stuck points whether in problematic and/or unfulfilling behavior, relationships, jobs, or experiences.

Hello. Thanks for looking at my profile. I've been a therapist for about 15 years and I love what I do. I’m committed to helping people with emotional control, problems in their relationships, and struggles with life meaning and direction. It’s a privilege that I have the opportunity to assist people who want to improve their lives. My best qualities as a therapist are openness, patience, and optimism. It's important to me that each session is as useful as possible, and I put thought and preparation into each meeting. I seek out experiences to work with diverse populations to develop my own skills, knowledge and understanding.

Do you wonder, sometimes lying on the bed at the mid hour of night, that life could be different: maybe lighter, with a little bit more hope; and your pounding heart can slow down and feel some peace; when you look out, you can smile and sense trust? Is there part of you that want to embark on a journey of healing and growth, to build nourishing relationships with your own self, with others, and with the life at large, to lay the foundation for a life of meaning and joy?

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.

I provide individual counseling for adults processing struggles related to identity, self-compassion, food/body image, spiritual upheaval/deconstruction/reconstruction, sexuality, relational harm, narcissistic abuse, separation/divorce, grief, singleness, boundaries, family relationships, and life transitions. I care deeply for those navigating spiritual upheaval and loss of belonging. I specialize in relationship to self and am passionate about supporting individuals as they grow in self-compassion, identifying values, and boundaries. For more information or to email me, please visit my website (linked to the left).

My name is Stephanie (she/they) and I'm glad you're here! I am a licensed clinical social worker and therapist committed to helping folks create purpose and fulfillment in life through deconstructing unhelpful behaviors or beliefs. My work focuses on meeting clients exactly where they are in order to create a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I am passionate about providing gender affirming and body positive mental healthcare to all who need it. Some of my favorite folks to work with are those experiencing depression, anxiety, body image distress, spirituality/religious concerns, and life transitions.

Have you ever asked yourself, "Is this it? Is this all there is for the rest of my life? What about me? This is not what I thought my life would look like at this point. I want more! But how do I get it? I'm not even sure what 'more' means, but I know something is missing in my life. I just want to feel fulfilled." If you are nodding along with this, you are not alone. Nearly every woman, whether she's 22 or 52, is saying the same thing: "I want more out of my life!"

Many of us enter therapy believing that we are lost causes or somehow don’t belong in this space. Let me be the first to affirm: you are whole, you do not need to be ‘fixed’, you belong. In therapy, the needs of each person are unique, but our shared humanity connects us in deep and meaningful ways, so our time together will bring both of these to the fore. We will need your self-determination and tenacity, and we will also need one another — the relationship between client and therapist is in fact the vehicle for healing and recovery. My deepest wish is to be a guide and fellow sojourner as we journey toward change.

I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, SUD’s, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and empathic. I believe in treating everyone with respect & sensitivity.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered / Board Certified Art Therapist working with adults, adolescents, and children. My approach to therapy begins with forming a safe, therapeutic relationship that allows you to explore life transitions, emotional pain, or other symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, addiction, or eating disorders. We will move beyond symptom management and help you to identify and develop understanding of the deeper meaning of the presenting symptoms. Often, the symptoms are external manifestations of conflicts and core beliefs rooted in the inner world or attempts to avoid the pain of past and current life experiences.

I imagine you are searching for help or answers to some pretty serious questions about yourself, your relationship(s), and/or your symptoms. As a therapist I work to help people, not only with their symptoms, but with seeking to better understand themselves, their relationships, and how they came to be who they are and who they hope to become.

As a queer identifying person, I understand the importance of a safe and non-judgmental space to explore sexuality and identity. That's why I'm here to offer support and resources for all people, inclusive LGBTQIA and Trans+ clients. I am trained in Gender/Trans+ affirming letters for transitional surgeries and HRT. I also work with couples, and provide a safe space and specialized training for working with ethical non-monogamous relationships. With 24 years of experience, I prioritize inclusivity and validation of all relationships, cultures, and identities. Reach out today- I can help.

I specialize in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, depression, trauma, PTSD, and life-cycle challenges. Ideally, patients are interested in a direct, focused, and assertive approach to therapy and are willing to put in the time and effort between sessions to achieve their goals. I believe the goal in therapy must be to resolve the problem, not cope with it. If you've been frustrated by just talking and not doing, I may be able to help you make the changes you're wanting. I prefer to think of my work as psychological rehab rather than therapy.

Our clients often identify as LGBTQIA+ / Queer, Non-monogamous, sex positive or sex neutral, neurodivergence, and or disabled and living within Missouri. However, identifying in these communities is not a requirement for services through AAC. Clients often start therapy to work on goals to learn more about identities, setting boundaries with others in their lives, opening up their relationship, learning more about themselves or others gender or sexual expression. Through individual, relationship, or family counseling we work to increase healthy communication based on our values, instead of assumed social norms.

“Courage isn’t having the strength to go on, it is going on when you don’t have the strength.” – Napoleon Bonaparte. Stress? Anxiety? Feeling stuck? Let’s talk! Things impact your mental health each day, making you feel stuck. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to assist in coping with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and the stressors of your daily life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri since 2004 with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Masters of Education in Counseling. I am certified as an Executive Coach and a Six Sigma Green Belt in Process Improvement.

When life has its challenges there is hope. Finding the right therapist during these challenges is important. As your therapist, I will focus on improvement in your relationships, developing personal goals for growth, and finding your own voice.