Elders (65+) Therapists in Saint Louis, MO

Do you survive or thrive? Your relationship with yourself is reflected in interactions with family, friends, colleagues, professional life and your worldview. How do you seek, expect and provide attunement to yourself and important others? Often unrecognized inter-generational relational themes play a part in the manner of which one seeks connection. Attachment and relational patterns meant to gain closeness can mean one feels known & accepted or invisible & rejected. You can learn to listen to yourself with open-minded curiosity in order to identify your relational style, understanding how it supports or hinders you in life.

Fred Hudson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Missouri) and National Certified Counselor who has been practicing since 2007. He graduated from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling.

Thank you for your interest. My ideal client is motivated for change and open to exploring more about themselves.

Therapy should be a place where you feel safe to divulge your darkest secrets while knowing that the person that you confide in, will not only support your journey of self-improvement and healing but help guide you like a beacon in the sea or a flashlight when it’s dark. And because of this, we think that finding the RIGHT therapist is one of the most crucial parts of the therapeutic process... I work to help you solve a variety of issues and welcome and host safe spaces for active duty /retired veterans and their dependents, college students, LGBTQ+, POC, and older adults.

Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you find yourself repeating patterns or habits or are in a relationship that doesn't work for you and you don't know what to do about it? You owe it to YOURSELF to explore how to change and why you've been struggling. Making the decision to see a therapist and begin therapy is a difficult decision. That is why a collaborative, personalized approach works best. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life in the PRESENT.

Couples often say to me - "We can't seem to communicate anymore. Why are we having such a hard time understanding each other?" Have you ever felt like this in your relationship? I can help you make the changes necessary to feel connected again as well as create a more hopeful future. We will work with your thoughts, feelings, and actions, in order to recognize and then disrupt your negative cycles of conflict. Then together, we will create new opportunities for increasing closeness. Ultimately, you will see what is not "working", learn "why", and begin to apply new strategies to bring safety and security back to your relationship.

Brienna is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 5 years of experience. She is committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and couples develop strategies for daily living that address their unique challenges. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and child behavioral issues. Brienna completed her Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology.

I am an intuitive therapist who holds safe space for individuals to gain insight and healing into themselves and their life experiences. I support you in exploring and living a more authentic, loving, meaningful and fulfilling life. Being seen, understood and accepted as we actually are in this moment is vital to positive change. I am committed to being a compassionate witness and mirror in your transformative journey of healing and (re)discovery. Additionally, I offer clinical consultation and supervision to provisionally licensed counselors.

What is trauma? Trauma can cloud every aspect of your being. Leaving you either numb and shut down or agitated and on alert. Some experienced a traumatic event or relationship that betrayed them. What makes the difference is how you recover, and the kind of support you have in your life. When you experience trauma, abuse or neglect when you are young, the consequences run deep. You have fewer inner resources to combat the impact, which can lead to unhealthy ways of dealing with the pain, such as addictions, self-harm, destructive relationships, isolation. Through safe relationships, we can process traumatic experiences and find joy.

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.

Are you scared of what’s to come? Do you sometimes feel lonely, confused? Maybe unheard or misunderstood. Perhaps it’s a transitional time in your life. Have you lost someone (or something) dear to you? Do you have a decision to make but don’t quite know how to launch? A counselor can be a resource to help you through these adjustments. A set of ears, a sounding board... Whether there’s difficulty with interpersonal relationships you need to further explore, or challenges with current situations you suspect stem from your past, let's explore and navigate

Understanding Minds provides trusted, confidential, and comprehensive mental health services. Our supportive team of providers take a proactive approach with assessment, collaborative treatment planning, progress review, and validated approaches to make progress achievable. Your needs are important to us, and we strive to offer the best possible experience in mental healthcare. This is why we have administrative staff available to assist you 5 days a week and we request feedback from you about your experience and fit with your provider.

I am here to guide you as YOU make the best choices for yourself. I believe in unconditional positive regard. The goal is to make the client a priority and implement self-care. Therapy is an investment and considered prevention for your own self-care needs. I have over 10 years experience, and worked in medical settings before that. I have experience in the medical health environment with a range of health issues from sufferers of heart attacks, stroke, women's & men's issues, and chronic illnesses. I implement an eclectic approach featuring CBT.

Are you struggling with various relationships in your life? Do you feel guilty when you try to set boundaries that would be in your best interest? I believe boundaries are essential for our mental health. I help my clients understand their feelings while providing a safe and comforting environment.

Accepting new clients! We are a diverse group of licensed wellness professionals that have come together to help those in need. We are knowledgeable, compassionate and honored to help Individuals, couples and families.

You may be angry, anxious, depressed, grieving, or just feeling overwhelm by life struggles. Taking that first step to seek out a counselor is the most important step to recovery. Regardless of what your struggles are, I believe that counseling can help. I cannot promise that the process will be easy but hope that in the end you will believe the work was worth it.