Hindu Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
Gary Schmidt | IFS Trained Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Now Accepting Insurance in MO, KS, and IL.
When was the last time you truly felt like yourself? Has it been weeks, months, or even years? If you are navigating major life transitions, relationship challenges, unresolved conflicts within your family dynamics, or anything that holds you back from a sense of freedom, I offer unique path to moving forward. I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I'm here to support you on your journey back to the "Self" - That calm, clear, confident center that’s always been there. Hope isn’t just possible, it’s waiting. Let’s begin your journey back to wholeness.
Now Accepting Insurance in MO, KS, and IL.
When was the last time you truly felt like yourself? Has it been weeks, months, or even years? If you are navigating major life transitions, relationship challenges, unresolved conflicts within your family dynamics, or anything that holds you back from a sense of freedom, I offer unique path to moving forward. I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I'm here to support you on your journey back to the "Self" - That calm, clear, confident center that’s always been there. Hope isn’t just possible, it’s waiting. Let’s begin your journey back to wholeness.
You may look functional on the outside but feel stuck inside, struggling with intimacy, trust, communication, or repeating relationship patterns. You might carry trauma or attachment wounds and feel emotionally overwhelmed at times. You want deeper, healthier connections without losing yourself. Your goal is healing, clarity, and relationships rooted in safety, choice, and authenticity.
You may look functional on the outside but feel stuck inside, struggling with intimacy, trust, communication, or repeating relationship patterns. You might carry trauma or attachment wounds and feel emotionally overwhelmed at times. You want deeper, healthier connections without losing yourself. Your goal is healing, clarity, and relationships rooted in safety, choice, and authenticity.
Edward Donald Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, ABS, MA, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63129
I am a nationally certified DBT therapist. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is my orientation and specialty. My orientation and personal experiences have inspired me to work toward the treatment of clients struggling with childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiousness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, relationship issues, LGBTQ concerns, NSSI(Self-Injury) and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I am a nationally certified DBT therapist. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is my orientation and specialty. My orientation and personal experiences have inspired me to work toward the treatment of clients struggling with childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiousness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, relationship issues, LGBTQ concerns, NSSI(Self-Injury) and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Life's transitions and challenges can be difficult, but you're not alone in feeling frustrated. Together, we'll explore strategies to address these challenges and to help you feel empowered on your life journey.
My approach to therapy is to utilize person-centered and psychodynamic therapy to provide a collaborative, safe, and trusted space to share your experiences and work towards your goals. Additionally, I incorporate Mindfulness and DBT techniques to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Seeking therapy is a great first step toward your goals. Reach out when you're ready for the next step!
Life's transitions and challenges can be difficult, but you're not alone in feeling frustrated. Together, we'll explore strategies to address these challenges and to help you feel empowered on your life journey.
My approach to therapy is to utilize person-centered and psychodynamic therapy to provide a collaborative, safe, and trusted space to share your experiences and work towards your goals. Additionally, I incorporate Mindfulness and DBT techniques to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Seeking therapy is a great first step toward your goals. Reach out when you're ready for the next step!
Hello… Making the decision to start therapy can be hard enough, finding a therapist and starting the process shouldn’t have to be. I strive to get new clients on my schedule within 1-3wks… Is something holding you back from truly living life and experiencing joy? Do you long for more fulfilling relationships with others? You Are Not Alone! Having someone to connect with and share your story can be one of the best ways to start making the changes you want and deserve. As your therapist I will provide a judgement free space that is safe for you to drop the mask and share the inner thoughts that have been occupying your mind.
Hello… Making the decision to start therapy can be hard enough, finding a therapist and starting the process shouldn’t have to be. I strive to get new clients on my schedule within 1-3wks… Is something holding you back from truly living life and experiencing joy? Do you long for more fulfilling relationships with others? You Are Not Alone! Having someone to connect with and share your story can be one of the best ways to start making the changes you want and deserve. As your therapist I will provide a judgement free space that is safe for you to drop the mask and share the inner thoughts that have been occupying your mind.
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Rahul
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC, CSAT
2 Endorsed
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Waitlist for new clients
As an EMDR Certified Therapist, nationally certified psychotherapist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I work with men struggling with sex and pornography addictions, infidelity (cheating), trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and attachment, relationship issues. New clients come to me feeling isolated, in pain, and on edge due to having nowhere to express their toughest thoughts and emotions. Men come to me to express the things that they couldn't say to anyone else.
As an EMDR Certified Therapist, nationally certified psychotherapist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I work with men struggling with sex and pornography addictions, infidelity (cheating), trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and attachment, relationship issues. New clients come to me feeling isolated, in pain, and on edge due to having nowhere to express their toughest thoughts and emotions. Men come to me to express the things that they couldn't say to anyone else.
What would you give to be mentally and emotionally resilient? Can you imagine surfing through life's challenges rather than being pummeled by them? I have been a practising LCSW for 33 years. I've helped people of all ages struggling with emotional regulation, the management of symptoms of depression or anxiety, stress, life transitions, anger management, parenting, and burnout to become the best versions of themselves. Together, we would focus on what is helpful and let go of judging what is right or wrong.
What would you give to be mentally and emotionally resilient? Can you imagine surfing through life's challenges rather than being pummeled by them? I have been a practising LCSW for 33 years. I've helped people of all ages struggling with emotional regulation, the management of symptoms of depression or anxiety, stress, life transitions, anger management, parenting, and burnout to become the best versions of themselves. Together, we would focus on what is helpful and let go of judging what is right or wrong.
I focus my practice on working exclusively with couples. Are you resentful, angry, bitter or confused by interactions with your significant other or do you want to learn how to better communicate and improve the quality of your relationship? If you are tired of the insecurity, fighting, carelessness or living in the "roommate zone", then I invite you to participate in my program. My positive strength based method uses a warm, safe, empowering and collaborative approach that is highly educational and nonjudgmental. Together lets break that toxic spiral of doubt, anxiety, sadness and resentment and start rebuilding something real.
I focus my practice on working exclusively with couples. Are you resentful, angry, bitter or confused by interactions with your significant other or do you want to learn how to better communicate and improve the quality of your relationship? If you are tired of the insecurity, fighting, carelessness or living in the "roommate zone", then I invite you to participate in my program. My positive strength based method uses a warm, safe, empowering and collaborative approach that is highly educational and nonjudgmental. Together lets break that toxic spiral of doubt, anxiety, sadness and resentment and start rebuilding something real.
I participate with Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, United Healthcare/Optum. I work in trauma and certified in Autism Spectrum. Language is everything and I help you edit your narrative. I am sensitive to your needs and happy to meet you, call the practice and check it out. I am a compassionate, ethical, and enthusiastic therapist. I do not push my ideas on you, but let your ideas develop as we talk. I believe in the power of language to modify our minds (in fact our brains). I will help you find the narrative that best helps you in your life path or journey. I offer radical acceptance. Oh and I am an established author as well.
I participate with Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, United Healthcare/Optum. I work in trauma and certified in Autism Spectrum. Language is everything and I help you edit your narrative. I am sensitive to your needs and happy to meet you, call the practice and check it out. I am a compassionate, ethical, and enthusiastic therapist. I do not push my ideas on you, but let your ideas develop as we talk. I believe in the power of language to modify our minds (in fact our brains). I will help you find the narrative that best helps you in your life path or journey. I offer radical acceptance. Oh and I am an established author as well.
I believe that every person possesses the inner strength and resources needed to find happiness and healing. As a transgender woman, I understand both the internal and external forces that can stir self-doubt, amplify fear, and lead to deep feelings of loneliness and uncertainty. I also know—through both personal and professional experience—that self-acceptance and joy are not only possible, but also within reach. Science consistently shows that those who seek support often find meaningful relief and lasting change.
I believe that every person possesses the inner strength and resources needed to find happiness and healing. As a transgender woman, I understand both the internal and external forces that can stir self-doubt, amplify fear, and lead to deep feelings of loneliness and uncertainty. I also know—through both personal and professional experience—that self-acceptance and joy are not only possible, but also within reach. Science consistently shows that those who seek support often find meaningful relief and lasting change.
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FAQ - About Hindu Counseling
What can a Hindu therapist help with?
Hindu therapists are licensed mental health professionals who are familiar with Hindu beliefs, values, and culture. Like other licensed therapists, Hindu therapists can help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and family conflict. However, a therapist who shares your faith may be especially helpful if you want to explore how faith and spirituality impact your life and overall mental health. A Hindu therapist can also support concerns that intersect with religion or culture, such as identity, belonging, intergenerational conflict, marriage expectations, or sexuality.
How does Hindu faith and culture shape the therapy experience?
A therapist who understands Hindu beliefs and cultural practices may be better able to recognize how spirituality, religion, or community expectations impact your life. This shared understanding can help you feel more comfortable and less burdened by the need to explain your background. It may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes. At the same time, you and your therapist do not need to share the same faith to work together effectively. Many therapists who are not Hindu can still provide culturally responsive care if they approach your beliefs and practices with respect and humility, rather than making assumptions or dismissing the role of faith.
How can a Hindu therapist support family therapy?
Hindu therapy can often include family therapy, which may involve parents, children, or extended family members. These sessions may include discussion of how family expectations, cultural traditions, and religious practices shape family dynamics. For example, a therapist might help a family navigate differing expectations around marriage, caregiving, or participation in religious events. Depending on your family’s preferences, a Hindu therapist may incorporate faith-informed reflection alongside other evidence-based approaches, such as communication skills, emotional regulation strategies, and conflict-resolution techniques.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with Hindu clients?
If faith or cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Hindu clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask questions such as, “Have you worked with Hindu clients before?” or “How do you approach conversations about faith and cultural identity in therapy?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Hindu therapists?
The directory of Hindu therapists includes therapists who have shared their faith background in their profiles or therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Hindu clients or communities, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals would not appear in search results for this reason.