Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
Are you afraid? Depressed? Annoyed? We alI struggle with these at times. If you are at a place where the situations in your life feel like "too much", I am passionate about working with you to find peace and healing in the midst of it. Together we can work to name the strengths you have that will aid you in life. From the moment you walk in, my goal is to provide you with a place where you feel safe to work through issues at your own pace, while experiencing me as an ally in your work. I strive to create an environment where clients can realize their strengths, heal from their hurts, and truly flourish.
Are you afraid? Depressed? Annoyed? We alI struggle with these at times. If you are at a place where the situations in your life feel like "too much", I am passionate about working with you to find peace and healing in the midst of it. Together we can work to name the strengths you have that will aid you in life. From the moment you walk in, my goal is to provide you with a place where you feel safe to work through issues at your own pace, while experiencing me as an ally in your work. I strive to create an environment where clients can realize their strengths, heal from their hurts, and truly flourish.
I have a strong background working with teens with suicidal ideation and self-harm, and am well versed in safety-planning.
Welcome! Taking the first step in reaching out can be challenging. My goal is to create the kind of environment that feels safe for you to explore whatever issue is causing you distress. As a social worker, I bring a deep empathy and a strengths-based approach to our sessions, where you are the expert in your own experience. I'm EMDR trained and utilize a variety of clinical interventions like CBT, narrative techniques, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational interviewing, to help see what fits your needs.
I have a strong background working with teens with suicidal ideation and self-harm, and am well versed in safety-planning.
Welcome! Taking the first step in reaching out can be challenging. My goal is to create the kind of environment that feels safe for you to explore whatever issue is causing you distress. As a social worker, I bring a deep empathy and a strengths-based approach to our sessions, where you are the expert in your own experience. I'm EMDR trained and utilize a variety of clinical interventions like CBT, narrative techniques, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational interviewing, to help see what fits your needs.
Shame expert, Brené Brown: “Shame loves secrecy. The most dangerous thing to do after a shaming experience is hide or bury our story.” You’ve been told that your gender identity, your sexual attraction, and your sexual desires and fantasies are taboo, wrong, and shameful; I'm here to help dismantle this message. If you're struggling in your sex life or are trying to have better partnered sex, we can unpack, process, and heal from the things that are getting in the way. Let’s lift that weight to help you find freedom, connection, empowerment, and acceptance in your relationships, sex life, and with yourself.
Shame expert, Brené Brown: “Shame loves secrecy. The most dangerous thing to do after a shaming experience is hide or bury our story.” You’ve been told that your gender identity, your sexual attraction, and your sexual desires and fantasies are taboo, wrong, and shameful; I'm here to help dismantle this message. If you're struggling in your sex life or are trying to have better partnered sex, we can unpack, process, and heal from the things that are getting in the way. Let’s lift that weight to help you find freedom, connection, empowerment, and acceptance in your relationships, sex life, and with yourself.
Many of the people who find their way to my practice are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They may be navigating depression, the impact of past trauma, or ongoing relational stress, and often carry a deep longing to feel more grounded, understood, and at ease in their lives and relationships. What they want most is not just symptom relief, but a sense of safety, clarity, and the ability to move through life with greater resilience and self-trust.
Many of the people who find their way to my practice are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They may be navigating depression, the impact of past trauma, or ongoing relational stress, and often carry a deep longing to feel more grounded, understood, and at ease in their lives and relationships. What they want most is not just symptom relief, but a sense of safety, clarity, and the ability to move through life with greater resilience and self-trust.
Healing often involves working with both the major events and the quieter experiences our brain never fully processed. Each can leave lasting imprints that shape how we think, feel, and respond. Through EMDR therapy, we support your brain’s natural ability to reprocess and rewire these memories, helping reduce their emotional intensity and create space for calm, clarity, and self-compassion. EMDR isn’t about erasing the past, it’s about changing how your brain relates to it, so you can move forward feeling lighter, more balanced, and grounded in who you are.
Healing often involves working with both the major events and the quieter experiences our brain never fully processed. Each can leave lasting imprints that shape how we think, feel, and respond. Through EMDR therapy, we support your brain’s natural ability to reprocess and rewire these memories, helping reduce their emotional intensity and create space for calm, clarity, and self-compassion. EMDR isn’t about erasing the past, it’s about changing how your brain relates to it, so you can move forward feeling lighter, more balanced, and grounded in who you are.
Do you ever feel misunderstood or like you don’t fit in? Is this causing you to feel anxious or disconnected from life? As a queer mental health professional, I have experience working with autistic adults, ADHD, trauma, OCD, depression and anxiety.
Do you ever feel misunderstood or like you don’t fit in? Is this causing you to feel anxious or disconnected from life? As a queer mental health professional, I have experience working with autistic adults, ADHD, trauma, OCD, depression and anxiety.
Using evidence-based techniques, I will help you look for patterns in your thinking or actions that may be causing problems, often rooted in trauma. I will empower you to establish healthy relationships, develop better coping skills, set boundaries & aid your ability to connect to your body & emotions while learning to regulate them effectively. Using a warm, genuine and goal-focused approach, you can be assured that whatever issue you have come to therapy to address, I will work to gently, but firmly encourage you to help resolve it. I emphasize praise & rewards for achievements, relying on your strengths as motivators for change.
Using evidence-based techniques, I will help you look for patterns in your thinking or actions that may be causing problems, often rooted in trauma. I will empower you to establish healthy relationships, develop better coping skills, set boundaries & aid your ability to connect to your body & emotions while learning to regulate them effectively. Using a warm, genuine and goal-focused approach, you can be assured that whatever issue you have come to therapy to address, I will work to gently, but firmly encourage you to help resolve it. I emphasize praise & rewards for achievements, relying on your strengths as motivators for change.
Growing up is HARD. You get home after a tiring day at school or work, where you felt invisible. You sat with friends or coworkers at lunch, but left feeling like they don’t really get you. You know you have a mountain of to-dos waiting for you at home. Your mom says something to you that causes you to snap back at her, and you’re not even sure why. The overwhelm takes over. You grab your phone and start to scroll, which leaves you feeling numb, empty and alone. Figuring out who you are and what you want is hard while navigating school, work, friends, family, and relationships. You just wish things were easier.
Growing up is HARD. You get home after a tiring day at school or work, where you felt invisible. You sat with friends or coworkers at lunch, but left feeling like they don’t really get you. You know you have a mountain of to-dos waiting for you at home. Your mom says something to you that causes you to snap back at her, and you’re not even sure why. The overwhelm takes over. You grab your phone and start to scroll, which leaves you feeling numb, empty and alone. Figuring out who you are and what you want is hard while navigating school, work, friends, family, and relationships. You just wish things were easier.
At Strong Mind Counseling & Wellness (SMCW), we believe that by seeking support, you are already exhibiting emotional strength and taking steps to increase it. If you feel like your mind is your worst enemy or you want to learn how to challenge your thinking, SMCW can help you build a personal toolbox to get your mind back on your side and improve your overall well-being.
At Strong Mind Counseling & Wellness (SMCW), we believe that by seeking support, you are already exhibiting emotional strength and taking steps to increase it. If you feel like your mind is your worst enemy or you want to learn how to challenge your thinking, SMCW can help you build a personal toolbox to get your mind back on your side and improve your overall well-being.
Welcome! I like to look at life as a journey, sometimes it feels like an amazing adventure, other times it can feel completely overwhelming, challenging, or out of control. Most importantly, it is YOUR unique journey, and I am here to help along the way. My name is Liz and I have worked in the behavioral health field for 14 years. I have provided individual therapy to people of all ages and am honored to be a part of your journey with you today. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, families, and couples, on various clinical issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma,
Welcome! I like to look at life as a journey, sometimes it feels like an amazing adventure, other times it can feel completely overwhelming, challenging, or out of control. Most importantly, it is YOUR unique journey, and I am here to help along the way. My name is Liz and I have worked in the behavioral health field for 14 years. I have provided individual therapy to people of all ages and am honored to be a part of your journey with you today. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, families, and couples, on various clinical issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma,
Congratulations on taking this first step in your mental health journey and self-growth! My name is Bridget Allen and I am so happy to have you here. It can be difficult to manage depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, or major life transitions, especially on your own. My goal as a therapist is to empower my clients and help them discover the tools they already have to achieve their ideal self. After all, you are the expert in your own life and my hope is that you give me the opportunity to assist you in achieving your goals for self and life-fulfillment
Congratulations on taking this first step in your mental health journey and self-growth! My name is Bridget Allen and I am so happy to have you here. It can be difficult to manage depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, or major life transitions, especially on your own. My goal as a therapist is to empower my clients and help them discover the tools they already have to achieve their ideal self. After all, you are the expert in your own life and my hope is that you give me the opportunity to assist you in achieving your goals for self and life-fulfillment
Karen utilizes non-judgmental and empowering approaches that focus on helping individuals access internal strengths to cope with life's difficulties. She offers unconditional support for improved wellbeing while actively challenging behaviors that may hinder progress. She has regularly facilitated growth and healing for adolescents and adults with issues such as eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, self-injury, self-esteem, and OCD. Interventions specific to clients' needs are regularly reviewed in order to provide tools to be used between therapy sessions.
Karen utilizes non-judgmental and empowering approaches that focus on helping individuals access internal strengths to cope with life's difficulties. She offers unconditional support for improved wellbeing while actively challenging behaviors that may hinder progress. She has regularly facilitated growth and healing for adolescents and adults with issues such as eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, self-injury, self-esteem, and OCD. Interventions specific to clients' needs are regularly reviewed in order to provide tools to be used between therapy sessions.
I have provided counseling and support for adults, adolescents, and families struggling with personal issues and relationship problems for over 25 years. I believe people are doing the best they can but sometimes need to reach out for help and support. I believe we have a purpose in life and sometimes we need help to find that purpose.
I have provided counseling and support for adults, adolescents, and families struggling with personal issues and relationship problems for over 25 years. I believe people are doing the best they can but sometimes need to reach out for help and support. I believe we have a purpose in life and sometimes we need help to find that purpose.
Erika R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63129
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for taking the time to learn about my work: I work with late adolescents to adults dealing with mood disorders, family stress and change, and generational trauma. I also specialize in working with women who are experiencing stress related to TFMR, infertility, pregnancy/infancy loss, child loss, as well as women dealing with divorce, affairs, and other life stressors. I became certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Post Partum Support International in 2021.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about my work: I work with late adolescents to adults dealing with mood disorders, family stress and change, and generational trauma. I also specialize in working with women who are experiencing stress related to TFMR, infertility, pregnancy/infancy loss, child loss, as well as women dealing with divorce, affairs, and other life stressors. I became certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Post Partum Support International in 2021.
Insightful Life Therapy Services has immediate openings at this point in time. We are a group of licensed, experienced therapists providing quality services in South County St. Louis MO, and in the Metro East in Collinsville, IL. We offer therapy services for a variety of issues for children, teens, adults, and families. We also offer a weekly Art Therapy group for people dealing with anxiety.
Insightful Life Therapy Services has immediate openings at this point in time. We are a group of licensed, experienced therapists providing quality services in South County St. Louis MO, and in the Metro East in Collinsville, IL. We offer therapy services for a variety of issues for children, teens, adults, and families. We also offer a weekly Art Therapy group for people dealing with anxiety.
Hey! I’m Levi. I invite you to take a moment in your search to exhale with me. I appreciate you finding your way to me today. What’s more, I appreciate the world you exist in right now. No matter your stage of life, or which part(s) of your internal and external worlds you want to discuss, I will arrive in gentle kindness to strategize with you toward digestible approaches to life problems. You need not have “one big issue” that brings you to our space. In the words of my favorite band, Yo La Tengo: “Let’s be undecided, let’s take our time; and sooner or later, we will know our mind.”
Hey! I’m Levi. I invite you to take a moment in your search to exhale with me. I appreciate you finding your way to me today. What’s more, I appreciate the world you exist in right now. No matter your stage of life, or which part(s) of your internal and external worlds you want to discuss, I will arrive in gentle kindness to strategize with you toward digestible approaches to life problems. You need not have “one big issue” that brings you to our space. In the words of my favorite band, Yo La Tengo: “Let’s be undecided, let’s take our time; and sooner or later, we will know our mind.”
I understand what it's like to be bound by a substance or behavior such as porn or social media and trying to make better choices with it. You may be using cannabis, alcohol or "scrolling" and don’t want to stop but you want to be able to manage it better or be more productive or even have people leave you alone about it but making these changes aren’t coming as easily as you hoped it would. This process can very shaming and cause feelings of inadequacy or weakness and you’ve been trying to control and manage this all by yourself. In addition, I also work with a variety of other mental or emotional issues and concerns.
I understand what it's like to be bound by a substance or behavior such as porn or social media and trying to make better choices with it. You may be using cannabis, alcohol or "scrolling" and don’t want to stop but you want to be able to manage it better or be more productive or even have people leave you alone about it but making these changes aren’t coming as easily as you hoped it would. This process can very shaming and cause feelings of inadequacy or weakness and you’ve been trying to control and manage this all by yourself. In addition, I also work with a variety of other mental or emotional issues and concerns.
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.
Danielle High
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Saint Louis, MO 63112
Waitlist for new clients
I know reaching out for help can be daunting and overwhelming. I am here to make this process easier for you. My counseling style is strength-based, meaning I like to focus on the many positive traits you already possess and work collaboratively to reach the your goals. We are all searching for acceptance and understanding and I am here to help with that. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks, non-monogamous relationships, those that have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. EMDR and IFS tend to be protocols I use most often with clients. For teens, the youngest I serve is 17 years old.
I know reaching out for help can be daunting and overwhelming. I am here to make this process easier for you. My counseling style is strength-based, meaning I like to focus on the many positive traits you already possess and work collaboratively to reach the your goals. We are all searching for acceptance and understanding and I am here to help with that. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks, non-monogamous relationships, those that have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. EMDR and IFS tend to be protocols I use most often with clients. For teens, the youngest I serve is 17 years old.
KINETIC counseling specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, familial stress, and parenting. With 20 years of experience in social work, Carly provides private counseling services which focus on a comprehensive appreciation of the complexity of people's lives and choices. She utilizes IFS, Somatic Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Stress Reduction techniques, Mindfulness strategies, and EMDR. Carly works to incorporate a holistic approach embracing each person's interests, hobbies, educational background and belief system.
KINETIC counseling specializes in trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, familial stress, and parenting. With 20 years of experience in social work, Carly provides private counseling services which focus on a comprehensive appreciation of the complexity of people's lives and choices. She utilizes IFS, Somatic Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Stress Reduction techniques, Mindfulness strategies, and EMDR. Carly works to incorporate a holistic approach embracing each person's interests, hobbies, educational background and belief system.
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