Substance Use Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
When working with individuals, I aim to help them through a collaborative process to understand the underlying issues that are causing them to not live up to their potential. The model which I employ assumes that many of our struggles are connected to conflicts within us of which we are not completely aware. I feel that therapy is most effective when the entire person's personality and history are considered instead of just focusing on current problematic behaviors. My work focuses on recognizing long standing relationship patterns that are troublesome as well as developing a more emotionally stable and adaptive personality.
When working with individuals, I aim to help them through a collaborative process to understand the underlying issues that are causing them to not live up to their potential. The model which I employ assumes that many of our struggles are connected to conflicts within us of which we are not completely aware. I feel that therapy is most effective when the entire person's personality and history are considered instead of just focusing on current problematic behaviors. My work focuses on recognizing long standing relationship patterns that are troublesome as well as developing a more emotionally stable and adaptive personality.
Others may be living with ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, substance use concerns, or LGBTQIA+ experiences.
I’m a Master's level intern supervised by a licensed clinician, offering in-person and virtual sessions with over eight years of experience. I create a safe, supportive space where we work as partners in your growth. Using IFS-informed and trauma-informed approaches, I help you better understand yourself and build stronger, healthier connections.
Others may be living with ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, substance use concerns, or LGBTQIA+ experiences.
I’m a Master's level intern supervised by a licensed clinician, offering in-person and virtual sessions with over eight years of experience. I create a safe, supportive space where we work as partners in your growth. Using IFS-informed and trauma-informed approaches, I help you better understand yourself and build stronger, healthier connections.
My clients seek help with a specific difficulty. It may be depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationships, or their path in life. They want to feel happy and fulfilled but have been blocked by some difficulty. When they reach out to accept help they have made the first step in their journey of healing and happiness! We all deserve happiness and modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides tools and processes to unblock the natural flow of healing available to us. Plus, anyone can become proficient in using the tools, tips, and techniques and applying them to situations in their life.
My clients seek help with a specific difficulty. It may be depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationships, or their path in life. They want to feel happy and fulfilled but have been blocked by some difficulty. When they reach out to accept help they have made the first step in their journey of healing and happiness! We all deserve happiness and modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides tools and processes to unblock the natural flow of healing available to us. Plus, anyone can become proficient in using the tools, tips, and techniques and applying them to situations in their life.
What to do with a difficult child, or with a teen whose behaviors pose real problems. How to best cope in a difficult job, change jobs, or succeed in school. What to do when identity is unclear, hope is lost, or in a crisis of faith. How to see with a partner a way of love and care. When in need of relief from anxieties or pressures feeling too much to bear, one takes a brave and important step reaching out for qualified help. Working with a mental health professional, one can find integrity and meaning in the midst of pain. One can find healing and hopefulness for facing challenges. One can better understand their life.
What to do with a difficult child, or with a teen whose behaviors pose real problems. How to best cope in a difficult job, change jobs, or succeed in school. What to do when identity is unclear, hope is lost, or in a crisis of faith. How to see with a partner a way of love and care. When in need of relief from anxieties or pressures feeling too much to bear, one takes a brave and important step reaching out for qualified help. Working with a mental health professional, one can find integrity and meaning in the midst of pain. One can find healing and hopefulness for facing challenges. One can better understand their life.
Christine Balliett McEvoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Waitlist for new clients
Christine McEvoy has been a Counselor for over 20 years. Her straight- forward and non-judgemental approach makes it easier for a person to address topics that often bring up feelings of shame and embarrassment. She has extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with addiction issues and eating struggles. Christine has years of experience helping others implement specific techniques that help prevent relapse.
Christine McEvoy has been a Counselor for over 20 years. Her straight- forward and non-judgemental approach makes it easier for a person to address topics that often bring up feelings of shame and embarrassment. She has extensive experience working with individuals who struggle with addiction issues and eating struggles. Christine has years of experience helping others implement specific techniques that help prevent relapse.
I specialize in working with youth and adults ages 12 and up struggling with impulsivity, anger, family conflict, antisocial behaviors, substance use, and involvement in criminal activity.
My ideal clients are individuals and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by life’s challenges. Many seek support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Some come during moments of crisis, while others simply want clarity, healing, and renewed direction. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, I help clients build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create practical steps toward healing, stability, and meaningful personal growth.
I specialize in working with youth and adults ages 12 and up struggling with impulsivity, anger, family conflict, antisocial behaviors, substance use, and involvement in criminal activity.
My ideal clients are individuals and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by life’s challenges. Many seek support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Some come during moments of crisis, while others simply want clarity, healing, and renewed direction. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, I help clients build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create practical steps toward healing, stability, and meaningful personal growth.
I work with young adults and adults who struggle with a variety of issues. Whether you are experiencing personal or interpersonal difficulties, sometimes you can find yourself caught in troublesome patterns of thinking and behaving. You become bogged down with distorted beliefs about yourself and the world, trapped in unfulfilling circumstances, relationships and careers, or fixated on the past. A wide range of problematic symptoms (from anxiety and depression to damaged self-esteem, emotional disorders and self-destructive behaviors) can impact your quality of life. You need help to feel positive, confident and hopeful.
I work with young adults and adults who struggle with a variety of issues. Whether you are experiencing personal or interpersonal difficulties, sometimes you can find yourself caught in troublesome patterns of thinking and behaving. You become bogged down with distorted beliefs about yourself and the world, trapped in unfulfilling circumstances, relationships and careers, or fixated on the past. A wide range of problematic symptoms (from anxiety and depression to damaged self-esteem, emotional disorders and self-destructive behaviors) can impact your quality of life. You need help to feel positive, confident and hopeful.
I am here to provide services to those with mental health issues. I work with clients who have anxiety, trauma, depression, and more. I meet the client where they are. I conduct sessions in a friendly and non-judgmental fashion.
I am here to provide services to those with mental health issues. I work with clients who have anxiety, trauma, depression, and more. I meet the client where they are. I conduct sessions in a friendly and non-judgmental fashion.
I find that often a person is suffering with one or more unresolved issues and continues to hope things will change. When things don't change or get better, they may be ready to seek counseling and become open to talking with a stranger. That's often a big step to take. The goal is to improve the situation, handle a crisis and/or just stop the pain. There are many issues that result in reaching out to a counselor including a relationship crisis, loss of some sort, surviving trauma, addictions, difficulty with family or significant others, and changes that may occur within the person such as depression or anxiety.
I find that often a person is suffering with one or more unresolved issues and continues to hope things will change. When things don't change or get better, they may be ready to seek counseling and become open to talking with a stranger. That's often a big step to take. The goal is to improve the situation, handle a crisis and/or just stop the pain. There are many issues that result in reaching out to a counselor including a relationship crisis, loss of some sort, surviving trauma, addictions, difficulty with family or significant others, and changes that may occur within the person such as depression or anxiety.
Thank you for stopping by and thank yourself for taking the first step! I help people develop healthier coping skills, emotional balance, and improved relationships. I take a grounded approach to uncover the root of anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, PTSD, Neurodivergence- ADHD, Autism Spectrum, AuDHD, Giftedness and Developmental Challenges. I work with: Parents, Couples, Young Adults, Professionals, Military/Vet, LGBTQ, BIPOC. If you seek to understand and manage your inner world, family and social- we will process your concerns together and create new healthy habits. I'd like to help you achieve balance and connection.
Thank you for stopping by and thank yourself for taking the first step! I help people develop healthier coping skills, emotional balance, and improved relationships. I take a grounded approach to uncover the root of anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, PTSD, Neurodivergence- ADHD, Autism Spectrum, AuDHD, Giftedness and Developmental Challenges. I work with: Parents, Couples, Young Adults, Professionals, Military/Vet, LGBTQ, BIPOC. If you seek to understand and manage your inner world, family and social- we will process your concerns together and create new healthy habits. I'd like to help you achieve balance and connection.
I have a passion for creating a warm, open space for clients to experience significant change and find healing. I have experience working with a variety of clients, including children, adolescents and adults within agency, group practice and school settings. I focus on helping clients uncover and connect to their emotional truths by exploring where thoughts and feelings originate, how they were shaped by early experiences, and how they show up in the present. I use an integrative approach that draws from CBT, DBT, IFS, and attachment theory, always aiming to identify protective patterns and build a more authentic connection to self.
I have a passion for creating a warm, open space for clients to experience significant change and find healing. I have experience working with a variety of clients, including children, adolescents and adults within agency, group practice and school settings. I focus on helping clients uncover and connect to their emotional truths by exploring where thoughts and feelings originate, how they were shaped by early experiences, and how they show up in the present. I use an integrative approach that draws from CBT, DBT, IFS, and attachment theory, always aiming to identify protective patterns and build a more authentic connection to self.
I work with those who are courageously facing pain and trauma in their lives. Perhaps you wonder if you can look at your own experiences. Maybe you fear being overwhelmed if you dare look. You may be thinking anxiety will overwhelm you. It need not be this way. Allow me to journey with you as you explore the questions tugging at you. You need not face them alone. Support is here; it is real. You CAN face these challenges, and you need not face them alone in the silence of your heart. Reach out now for the support you deserve.
I work with those who are courageously facing pain and trauma in their lives. Perhaps you wonder if you can look at your own experiences. Maybe you fear being overwhelmed if you dare look. You may be thinking anxiety will overwhelm you. It need not be this way. Allow me to journey with you as you explore the questions tugging at you. You need not face them alone. Support is here; it is real. You CAN face these challenges, and you need not face them alone in the silence of your heart. Reach out now for the support you deserve.
I’m Dr. Cal Spinks, and together with my dedicated team, we provide compassionate, culturally affirming, trauma-informed care designed for your unique journey. At Quantum, we proudly serve BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, those with disabilities, and helping professionals. Whether you’re facing workplace stress, compassion fatigue, identity challenges, or seeking care that truly reflects who you are—we’re here for you. Through mindfulness, resilience-building, and flexible telehealth options, we make healing accessible and inclusive. Let’s find clarity, strength, and peace—together, one step at a time.
I’m Dr. Cal Spinks, and together with my dedicated team, we provide compassionate, culturally affirming, trauma-informed care designed for your unique journey. At Quantum, we proudly serve BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, those with disabilities, and helping professionals. Whether you’re facing workplace stress, compassion fatigue, identity challenges, or seeking care that truly reflects who you are—we’re here for you. Through mindfulness, resilience-building, and flexible telehealth options, we make healing accessible and inclusive. Let’s find clarity, strength, and peace—together, one step at a time.
I have over forty years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, marital discord, and family dysfunction. Changing oneself, therefore changing others around you, can lead to happier relationships. Understanding and insight can raise self-esteem. I provide a safe, confidential, and trusting environment to explore one's feelings and consider options to produce different and improved results. Video and telehealth sessions have been added to accommodate all patient's needs.
I have over forty years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, marital discord, and family dysfunction. Changing oneself, therefore changing others around you, can lead to happier relationships. Understanding and insight can raise self-esteem. I provide a safe, confidential, and trusting environment to explore one's feelings and consider options to produce different and improved results. Video and telehealth sessions have been added to accommodate all patient's needs.
I provide trauma-informed teletherapy for adults navigating trauma, chronic stress, burnout, substance use concerns, and life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating trauma, chronic stress, burnout, substance use concerns, and life transitions. I specialize in supporting first responders, veterans, and those in high-stress roles, offering a calm, supportive space to restore balance, steadiness, and emotional clarity. My goal is to walk beside you on your journey.
I provide trauma-informed teletherapy for adults navigating trauma, chronic stress, burnout, substance use concerns, and life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating trauma, chronic stress, burnout, substance use concerns, and life transitions. I specialize in supporting first responders, veterans, and those in high-stress roles, offering a calm, supportive space to restore balance, steadiness, and emotional clarity. My goal is to walk beside you on your journey.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your struggles, whether it’s an addiction or impulsive behavior that seems to control your life? You're not alone. I have a deep desire to see everyone live the life they dream of, for themselves, for their children and communities in which they live. I want to see my clients live a life of thriving, full of joy and opportunity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your struggles, whether it’s an addiction or impulsive behavior that seems to control your life? You're not alone. I have a deep desire to see everyone live the life they dream of, for themselves, for their children and communities in which they live. I want to see my clients live a life of thriving, full of joy and opportunity.
Couples often seek support for challenges like feeling disconnected, getting stuck in repeated patterns where one partner chases and the other pulls away, trust/betrayal issues, feeling overly responsible for each other, substance use, or difficulty communicating.
I work best with couples, adult family members, individuals. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Discernment Counseling, relational, humanistic, attachment and family systems theory, parts work. Trained in EMDR and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Licensed in States of MO, IL and FL. I am a licensure supervisor for clinical social workers.
Couples often seek support for challenges like feeling disconnected, getting stuck in repeated patterns where one partner chases and the other pulls away, trust/betrayal issues, feeling overly responsible for each other, substance use, or difficulty communicating.
I work best with couples, adult family members, individuals. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Discernment Counseling, relational, humanistic, attachment and family systems theory, parts work. Trained in EMDR and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Licensed in States of MO, IL and FL. I am a licensure supervisor for clinical social workers.
You have reached a stage in life where you want to enjoy your time, but anxiety or past experiences keep getting in the way. Whether you are navigating retirement, health changes, or simply feeling "stuck," it is difficult to find peace when the past interferes with the present. I specialize in helping adults over 50 navigate these transitions. I provide a judgment-free, safe space for people of all backgrounds, with specific expertise in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to help you resolve the root of your distress so you can thrive in this next chapter.
You have reached a stage in life where you want to enjoy your time, but anxiety or past experiences keep getting in the way. Whether you are navigating retirement, health changes, or simply feeling "stuck," it is difficult to find peace when the past interferes with the present. I specialize in helping adults over 50 navigate these transitions. I provide a judgment-free, safe space for people of all backgrounds, with specific expertise in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to help you resolve the root of your distress so you can thrive in this next chapter.
Are you struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life? Maybe you struggle with negative, self-defeating thoughts and beliefs that may cause depression and/or anxiety.
Are you struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life? Maybe you struggle with negative, self-defeating thoughts and beliefs that may cause depression and/or anxiety.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Saint Louis, MO 63108
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
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