Self-Harming Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
I believe obstacles can be paths and hope to be of service to those who are struggling. The willingness to ask for help requires courage. I strive to provide guidance and support as we explore your inner strengths. I do not ask my clients to do anything that I would not do. I recognize my own fallibilities because I am human, too. Through collaborative work and a desire to push towards change, my goal is to aid in recognizing what you have control over in order to make the most of your time.
I believe obstacles can be paths and hope to be of service to those who are struggling. The willingness to ask for help requires courage. I strive to provide guidance and support as we explore your inner strengths. I do not ask my clients to do anything that I would not do. I recognize my own fallibilities because I am human, too. Through collaborative work and a desire to push towards change, my goal is to aid in recognizing what you have control over in order to make the most of your time.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life’s transitions, struggles to find balance between work and personal life, or deals with anxiety. They are ready to explore their inner world, overcome obstacles, and discover strength within themselves. Whether navigating a major life change or feeling stuck, they seek clarity, peace, and fulfillment.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life’s transitions, struggles to find balance between work and personal life, or deals with anxiety. They are ready to explore their inner world, overcome obstacles, and discover strength within themselves. Whether navigating a major life change or feeling stuck, they seek clarity, peace, and fulfillment.
My practice provides treatment and resources for adolescents and adults who are struggling with mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders while engaging in self-injury ( cutting, burning, scratching, picking and trichotillomania), disordered eating, sexual promiscuity, substance abuse and other risky, impulsive behaviors.
I was trained by Dr. Wendy Lader and Karen Conterio, founders of S.A.F.E. and authors of Bodily Harm, and I specialize in self-injury. I have worked exclusively with this population for over 15 years. Self- injury is the symptom (coping strategy) of a mood, anxiety or trauma-related disorder.
My practice provides treatment and resources for adolescents and adults who are struggling with mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders while engaging in self-injury ( cutting, burning, scratching, picking and trichotillomania), disordered eating, sexual promiscuity, substance abuse and other risky, impulsive behaviors.
I was trained by Dr. Wendy Lader and Karen Conterio, founders of S.A.F.E. and authors of Bodily Harm, and I specialize in self-injury. I have worked exclusively with this population for over 15 years. Self- injury is the symptom (coping strategy) of a mood, anxiety or trauma-related disorder.
My ideal clients are children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trauma, or challenges in social or academic settings. I help them build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and discover their strengths. Together, we work on increasing self-confidence, developing healthier coping skills, and overcoming obstacles to help them thrive.
My ideal clients are children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trauma, or challenges in social or academic settings. I help them build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and discover their strengths. Together, we work on increasing self-confidence, developing healthier coping skills, and overcoming obstacles to help them thrive.
I believe in providing a safe space for my clients to work towards their goals. By providing a safe space to open up about vulnerable topics my goal is to assist you in learning how to challenge maladaptive coping strategies and replace them with adaptive ones. In counseling the process to work towards change can be scary and difficult and that is why my number one goal as a therapist is providing a safe and inviting space to open up. I believe in providing my clients with adaptive skills to help them overcome whatever issues brought them to therapy by using primarily a DBT approach. I also use a Person Centered Approach when needed
I believe in providing a safe space for my clients to work towards their goals. By providing a safe space to open up about vulnerable topics my goal is to assist you in learning how to challenge maladaptive coping strategies and replace them with adaptive ones. In counseling the process to work towards change can be scary and difficult and that is why my number one goal as a therapist is providing a safe and inviting space to open up. I believe in providing my clients with adaptive skills to help them overcome whatever issues brought them to therapy by using primarily a DBT approach. I also use a Person Centered Approach when needed
You’ve taken a brave step by being here and I’m really glad you found your way. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC) who is passionate about helping individuals build lives that feel worth living. When life feels heavy or uncertain—like you’re carrying more than you can hold—it can be hard to know where to begin. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we will explore what may be keeping you from feeling grounded and connected, while building the tools and insight needed to feel more steady, resilient, and empowered.
You’ve taken a brave step by being here and I’m really glad you found your way. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC) who is passionate about helping individuals build lives that feel worth living. When life feels heavy or uncertain—like you’re carrying more than you can hold—it can be hard to know where to begin. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we will explore what may be keeping you from feeling grounded and connected, while building the tools and insight needed to feel more steady, resilient, and empowered.
I can help address perfectionism, disappointment in our life's path, and dealing with day to day struggles of chronic illness and even self-harming behavior.
I can help you to untangle your thoughts and feelings and find a sense of peace with the hand you have been dealt. Whether the difficulties lie in your relationships, professional life, chronic illness in yourself or loved ones, or even the state of the world, I can guide you to pick up the pieces and rebuild with greater joy and quality of life.
I can help address perfectionism, disappointment in our life's path, and dealing with day to day struggles of chronic illness and even self-harming behavior.
I can help you to untangle your thoughts and feelings and find a sense of peace with the hand you have been dealt. Whether the difficulties lie in your relationships, professional life, chronic illness in yourself or loved ones, or even the state of the world, I can guide you to pick up the pieces and rebuild with greater joy and quality of life.
Hello, my name is Beth and I celebrate your courage and wisdom in searching for this site! I celebrate the individual's strengths in a nonjudgmental collaboration. The mind-body-heart connection, awareness, and trust are the foundation of therapy. The goal is always for your voice to be heard and from that voice to move forward towards your heart's calling. There is no one size fits all therapy.
Hello, my name is Beth and I celebrate your courage and wisdom in searching for this site! I celebrate the individual's strengths in a nonjudgmental collaboration. The mind-body-heart connection, awareness, and trust are the foundation of therapy. The goal is always for your voice to be heard and from that voice to move forward towards your heart's calling. There is no one size fits all therapy.
Do you feel other therapists don't get you? Are you feeling unheard or misunderstood? Let me listen. I offer compassionate and tailored care for diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodiverse clients, survivors of trauma, and anyone needing support navigating life’s challenges. I am trained in EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which I integrate alongside mindfulness and skills‑based approaches to help clients process past experiences, manage intense emotions, and build practical coping strategies.
Do you feel other therapists don't get you? Are you feeling unheard or misunderstood? Let me listen. I offer compassionate and tailored care for diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodiverse clients, survivors of trauma, and anyone needing support navigating life’s challenges. I am trained in EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which I integrate alongside mindfulness and skills‑based approaches to help clients process past experiences, manage intense emotions, and build practical coping strategies.
Find yourself lost, overwhelmed or suddenly unsure of how to build a better life? Finding yourself in repeated patterns and having a hard time making meaningful changes? Sometimes its difficult due to intense emotions or painful histories. Sometimes its just that life threw you too much at one time.
Find yourself lost, overwhelmed or suddenly unsure of how to build a better life? Finding yourself in repeated patterns and having a hard time making meaningful changes? Sometimes its difficult due to intense emotions or painful histories. Sometimes its just that life threw you too much at one time.
I love working with the alternative crowd. People who have been judged for their looks, interests, sexuality, or spiritual beliefs are all welcomed. I help people heal their trauma, understand themself better, or clarify their purpose in life. I firmly believe that you are not broken, you have been turned upside down and are learning how to grow into your new self. I'm honored to walk down that path of discovery with you.
I work with all ages. My room is divided into a calming space for adults and a magical playroom for kids. For kids, I work with trauma, school behaviors, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and anger management.
I love working with the alternative crowd. People who have been judged for their looks, interests, sexuality, or spiritual beliefs are all welcomed. I help people heal their trauma, understand themself better, or clarify their purpose in life. I firmly believe that you are not broken, you have been turned upside down and are learning how to grow into your new self. I'm honored to walk down that path of discovery with you.
I work with all ages. My room is divided into a calming space for adults and a magical playroom for kids. For kids, I work with trauma, school behaviors, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and anger management.
Life can feel unbearably heavy when you’re carrying trauma, chronic stress, or generational patterns that you never chose. You might feel exhausted, misunderstood, or stuck in cycles you can’t seem to break. I believe you’re doing the best you can with the resources you’ve had — and therapy can give you the support, clarity, and tools you deserve. My telehealth practice offers a warm, real, non-judgmental space for adults of all ages in Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin who are ready to heal and reconnect with themselves.
Life can feel unbearably heavy when you’re carrying trauma, chronic stress, or generational patterns that you never chose. You might feel exhausted, misunderstood, or stuck in cycles you can’t seem to break. I believe you’re doing the best you can with the resources you’ve had — and therapy can give you the support, clarity, and tools you deserve. My telehealth practice offers a warm, real, non-judgmental space for adults of all ages in Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin who are ready to heal and reconnect with themselves.
Currently licensed in Louisiana and Missouri.
Many of us have emotions and experiences which chip away at our confidence and the ability to make positive decisions. Those who want to understand those motivations and change them will reach for help. It's not a counselor's job to tell a client what to do. The goal is to help you understand how your experiences affect your emotional health and help you create coping skills to extinguish the negative behaviors which are holding you back. I offer online appointments with HIPAA compliant videoconferencing platforms to protect your privacy.
Currently licensed in Louisiana and Missouri.
Many of us have emotions and experiences which chip away at our confidence and the ability to make positive decisions. Those who want to understand those motivations and change them will reach for help. It's not a counselor's job to tell a client what to do. The goal is to help you understand how your experiences affect your emotional health and help you create coping skills to extinguish the negative behaviors which are holding you back. I offer online appointments with HIPAA compliant videoconferencing platforms to protect your privacy.
I have 15 years of experience working with families, couples and adolescents/teenagers who have endured trauma. Many I have helped struggled with self-harm, suicidal thoughts/attempts, anxiety, being bullied, peer pressure and peer conflicts, self-esteem, school performance, and/or school behaviors. I have also worked with many women over the years. Woman I have helped came to me due to weight management issues, grief, divorce, relationship issues/infidelity, finding purpose, the life-change cycle and stress/anxiety related to work/career challenges/changes. I enjoy helping clients find their inner self-confidence and strength.
I have 15 years of experience working with families, couples and adolescents/teenagers who have endured trauma. Many I have helped struggled with self-harm, suicidal thoughts/attempts, anxiety, being bullied, peer pressure and peer conflicts, self-esteem, school performance, and/or school behaviors. I have also worked with many women over the years. Woman I have helped came to me due to weight management issues, grief, divorce, relationship issues/infidelity, finding purpose, the life-change cycle and stress/anxiety related to work/career challenges/changes. I enjoy helping clients find their inner self-confidence and strength.
Lisa McCulloch Counseling & Hypnotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63132
Hello! If you want to change stuck patterns and dig deeper to explore root causes for unwanted habits & behaviors, then I may be the therapist for you! I absolutely love exploring where limiting beliefs & triggers come from and how to change them.
I enjoy using clinical hypnosis & guided meditation to calm the nervous system, reduce avoidance and fear, and to help overcome past trauma.
I also use Parts Work & Somatic Experiencing to identify specific parts within our system that contribute to Anger, Addiction, Avoidance, Anxiety, Physical Pain and Low Self Esteem.
Just give me a call for a free consultation!
Hello! If you want to change stuck patterns and dig deeper to explore root causes for unwanted habits & behaviors, then I may be the therapist for you! I absolutely love exploring where limiting beliefs & triggers come from and how to change them.
I enjoy using clinical hypnosis & guided meditation to calm the nervous system, reduce avoidance and fear, and to help overcome past trauma.
I also use Parts Work & Somatic Experiencing to identify specific parts within our system that contribute to Anger, Addiction, Avoidance, Anxiety, Physical Pain and Low Self Esteem.
Just give me a call for a free consultation!
Being Human is Hard. Getting Help to Manage Life Should Be Easy.
Dr. Anna Lindwedel Witt, PsyD. is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, stress, and life's most difficult times. Her authenticity provides a safe, non-judgemental space where you can be human. Her goal is to help you heal, grow, and thrive - with empathy, evidence-based tools, a lot of laughter and support tailored to you.
Being Human is Hard. Getting Help to Manage Life Should Be Easy.
Dr. Anna Lindwedel Witt, PsyD. is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, stress, and life's most difficult times. Her authenticity provides a safe, non-judgemental space where you can be human. Her goal is to help you heal, grow, and thrive - with empathy, evidence-based tools, a lot of laughter and support tailored to you.
Jennifer Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who is deeply committed to helping individuals and couples navigate their life challenges and achieve personal growth. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Substance Use and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, both from Pittsburg State University, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice.
Jennifer Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who is deeply committed to helping individuals and couples navigate their life challenges and achieve personal growth. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Substance Use and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, both from Pittsburg State University, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice.
Hello, I'm Steven Buchheit I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience dedicated to guiding people toward healing and personal growth. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to heal and desires to cultivate presence in their life. I enjoy working with individuals & couples seeking to deepen self-awareness and enhance relationships, both with themselves & others. Through a compassionate somatic approach I seek to help my clients find a deep sense of connection. People of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome.
Hello, I'm Steven Buchheit I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience dedicated to guiding people toward healing and personal growth. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to heal and desires to cultivate presence in their life. I enjoy working with individuals & couples seeking to deepen self-awareness and enhance relationships, both with themselves & others. Through a compassionate somatic approach I seek to help my clients find a deep sense of connection. People of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome.
Laura Jarvis Brackett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63139
Whether it happened a month ago or a decade ago, trauma can turn your world upside down. By helping you create new feelings of safety within your body, mind, and community, you can move past the negative impacts of trauma to find your new normal.
Whether it happened a month ago or a decade ago, trauma can turn your world upside down. By helping you create new feelings of safety within your body, mind, and community, you can move past the negative impacts of trauma to find your new normal.
You’re not “too much", you’re just carrying too much alone. At Root & Rise Therapy and Wellness, I support adolescents, adults, and couples from all walks of life navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions with grace and grounding. Whether you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unseen, therapy can be a space to breathe again. At Root & Rise Therapy and Wellness, we’ll uncover the roots of what hurts and help you rise into who you’re becoming with compassion, clarity, and connection.
You’re not “too much", you’re just carrying too much alone. At Root & Rise Therapy and Wellness, I support adolescents, adults, and couples from all walks of life navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions with grace and grounding. Whether you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unseen, therapy can be a space to breathe again. At Root & Rise Therapy and Wellness, we’ll uncover the roots of what hurts and help you rise into who you’re becoming with compassion, clarity, and connection.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.