Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Saint Louis, MO

I am extremely passionate with working with pre-teens and teens in helping them navigate academic and social pressures, anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, as well as gender and racial identity. My work with youth is guided by my person centered, solution focused and strengths based perspective where gaining confidence, promoting resiliency and identifying healthy coping strategies are just a few of the ways that I hope to help. I find that my biggest strength involves my keen relatability to youth that makes it easy for them to connect with me and form a strong, trusting relationship.

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.

Therapy is the experience of reflecting on our stories, finding authorship in them, and making edits along the way. You deserve a space to feel heard and to share those stories without judgment, reclaim the power in those stories, and to allow yourself space to heal. As a therapist, I provide a compassionate, playful space for clients wanting to understand the impacts of their relationships, navigating stressors and life changes, and exploring trauma (including sexual abuse). My aim is to create a comfortable space where you can allow yourself to be vulnerable and unapologetically yourself.

Many of the people who work with us are trying to find ways of controlling the emotions swirling around them, but it just feels like trying to grasp at sand in a sandstorm - the particles smacking them in the face, blurring their vision of the world, and causing them to flail about in futile attempts to stop the storm. Emotions similarly can cloud judgment and lead us to lash out in futile attempts to stop the pain. The more we try to control the whipping winds, the more energy we waste. We believe the key to surviving the storm is to accept its existence and skillfully cope with it.

Have you ever felt like your life is an emotional rollercoaster? I certainly have. Those rides can be thrilling at times, but can also leave you tense and terrified afterwards. Maybe you feel hopeless, mentally exhausted, stuck in a relationship, or overwhelmed with ongoing intrusive thoughts. Perhaps you are not satisfied with your overall quality of life, or you are unsure of how to move forward. Whatever brought you here is valid, and I believe that you are ready to work on it.

Jackie specializes in supporting clients as they navigate anxiety and mood disorders, as well as the everyday challenges of just being human. Jackie brings a beautiful balance of evidence-based, focused approaches that directly target unwanted symptoms along with creative depth work that will take you beyond the symptom and tend to your full self, in all of its parts.

I am here for you as you are right now. I can imagine that right now things may not be the way you want them. Do you find yourself feeling unsettled? Feeling stuck and just can't seem to make important changes? Find that powerful emotions keep taking you off track from what you truly want? Have you had painful events occur and have noticed you're not quite the same anymore? ... For 10+ years I've been helping people build a life full of meaning. Which often means figuring out how to make important changes while also finding acceptance. This can mean resolving past painful events, boosting skills and/or resolving current problems.

Effective management of emotions can be challenging. Together we can open doors to create a better more enjoyable life. People often come to our practice seeking relief from life's challenges and leave with both a new perspective and living happier than ever. I specialize in RO-DBT, Radically Open - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and work with a variety of clients using DBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness skills, life optimization and a variety of other techniques and skills.

Feel stuck? Misunderstood? Like you are longing for something, but do not know what? Not only are your questions and frustrations valuable, they let us in on the experience of what led you to getting stuck.

Are you in need of someone who can provide a listening ear? Whether you are looking for counseling for yourself, significant other, or family member, I am here to listen. It is my goal to help clients move past difficult life events, whether grief, loss, anxiety, depression, or trauma, by building a counseling relationship based on trust in a non-judgmental atmosphere. We will work on this together using various methods including but not limited to Mindfulness (self awareness), DBT (short term therapy), and Person Centered Approach (self-guided therapy).

It can be hard to admit when we’re not ok. Sometimes our thoughts, emotions, and past experiences can make it difficult for us to experience peace and live life how we desire. What if you could find relief and learn healthy and helpful ways of coping during difficult moments? I believe that everyone possesses positive, innate tools that can help them conquer life’s challenges, gain personal growth, and experience healing. I support individuals experiencing personal challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem/self-worth, postpartum, and other life transitions.

My ideal client is an individual interested in a professional that can assist them in being better, having healthy relationships, and developing skills that can enhance their life and those they encounter. We all have problems and I can help clients learn the skills to overcome any issue and have a healthier mind and life!

Meghan is here to come alongside you, and help you create your best self. Building greater self-awareness and self-compassion equips us to be our best when we’re with others in the world. Meghan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri, as well as a Professional School Counselor (PSC) in North Carolina.

You may be struggling to keep up with life’s lows without experiencing little to none of life’s highs. While we all experience life differently, our mental health and wellness plays an important part to overcoming barriers and living a life worthwhile. I suggest when a person learns more about themselves and what they truly want and need out of life, it enhances their overall wellness and their ability to navigate and thrive in life. As your therapist, I will assist you to define your wants & needs based on your values, learn more about yourself, & ways to accomplish your goals by living intentionally.

Immediate openings for Telehealth! I am a Registered Play Therapist & use play therapy with all ages of clients. I strive to form a trusting & therapeutic relationship with my clients through acceptance & understanding. I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, poor self-esteem, difficulty with peers, or difficulty adjusting to life changes. My goal is for my clients to develop a deeper understanding, kindness & love towards themselves. I can help clients explore coping skills that work for them and teach them how to set healthy boundaries with friends, family, and self.

Kelly brings deep compassion and understanding to the counseling experience and walks with her clients through changes that are meaningful and long-lasting. She is passionate about helping women heal from abuse and betrayal, and she recognizes the importance of instilling hope for desired change with regard to relationships and other goals. She loves to work with relationships, anxiety, self-esteem, family counseling, adolescents, identity issues, grief, trauma, depression, anger, and spiritual struggles. Kelly assists her clients in understanding the full context of their situations and she speaks truth in love.

Are you worried about your daughter? The early teen years can be so difficult to figure out. She might be moody and just want to stay in her room all the time. Or the peer drama seems to consume her and you don’t know how to help her let go of it. Maybe she’s asked to see a counselor or maybe you know she needs to talk to someone and it’s scary and unsettling for you too. You want to help her in any way you can but it’s hard to know what that looks like at this stage.

Connection is the entire point: to self, others, and the world around us. This idea infuses everything I do in my work: my values, my approach, the trainings I attend, the way I view healing and how it happens. So what do we do when we feel disconnected from our emotions, bodies, relationships, families, work, communities, identities, perhaps even from our very sense of self? ​ We do the hard work of reconnecting. I believe reconnection happens in many ways, and therapy is one of those ways, and I would be honored to be your therapist in this life long process.

If you are new to therapy, or returning to your journey of self-discovery and healing — making the choice to find a therapist can be overwhelming. Healing is hard. Be proud that you made it this far! Seeking space to process and understand yourself to heal is a radical choice. Welcome. I’m passionate about working with the caregivers, helpers, and those excited to tune into your needs. I work best with clients seeking to explore a deeper understanding of their own history, and identities and heal from emotional neglect. My practice welcomes and centers those who are neuro-divergent, LGBTQIA2+, and consensually non-monogamous.