Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
“I feel stuck…”, “My life is great except for…”, “I don’t know why I keep doing…” are often signs that past experiences have created deeply rooted patterns that are getting in your way in the present - without you understanding why. These old ways of coping may be keeping you from having fulfilling relationships, a rewarding career, finding joy and meaning in your life. Perhaps you feel the need to please others, or you've been told you're "too sensitive," leaving you with the emotional turmoil of self-doubt, whether you can be your authentic self. These habits can feel like a heavy weight, leaving you longing for something more.
“I feel stuck…”, “My life is great except for…”, “I don’t know why I keep doing…” are often signs that past experiences have created deeply rooted patterns that are getting in your way in the present - without you understanding why. These old ways of coping may be keeping you from having fulfilling relationships, a rewarding career, finding joy and meaning in your life. Perhaps you feel the need to please others, or you've been told you're "too sensitive," leaving you with the emotional turmoil of self-doubt, whether you can be your authentic self. These habits can feel like a heavy weight, leaving you longing for something more.
When struggles come up with anxiety, eating disorders, sport, and relationships, it is understandable that you may be feeling lost, discouraged, and hopeless. My goal is to create a safe environment to work collaboratively with you to achieve a sense of healing and relief from your struggles. As we go through the therapeutic process we will explore the ins and outs of your struggles in an effort to develop a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
When struggles come up with anxiety, eating disorders, sport, and relationships, it is understandable that you may be feeling lost, discouraged, and hopeless. My goal is to create a safe environment to work collaboratively with you to achieve a sense of healing and relief from your struggles. As we go through the therapeutic process we will explore the ins and outs of your struggles in an effort to develop a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
During the human experience, we will have struggles along the way. There are times we don't understand our own actions. We decide to take one approach to solve our problems and find ourselves doing something opposite of what we intended on doing. It is in those moments that we ask ourselves "How did I get here?" As a counselor for over 16 years, I partner with people to find their answers and to unlock their solutions. I have a solution-focused approach that assists clients in reestablishing balance, developing coping skills, and educating them on techniques and strategies to improve their capabilities.
During the human experience, we will have struggles along the way. There are times we don't understand our own actions. We decide to take one approach to solve our problems and find ourselves doing something opposite of what we intended on doing. It is in those moments that we ask ourselves "How did I get here?" As a counselor for over 16 years, I partner with people to find their answers and to unlock their solutions. I have a solution-focused approach that assists clients in reestablishing balance, developing coping skills, and educating them on techniques and strategies to improve their capabilities.
You may be here because life feels harder than it should. Perhaps you spend a lot of energy hiding parts of yourself, trying to keep up appearances while feeling disconnected or exhausted inside. You might feel weighed down by old wounds, complicated relationships, or patterns you cannot seem to change. You may long for relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of self but feel unsure how to get there. Whatever brings you here, you do not have to navigate it alone.
You may be here because life feels harder than it should. Perhaps you spend a lot of energy hiding parts of yourself, trying to keep up appearances while feeling disconnected or exhausted inside. You might feel weighed down by old wounds, complicated relationships, or patterns you cannot seem to change. You may long for relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of self but feel unsure how to get there. Whatever brings you here, you do not have to navigate it alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have experience working with adults who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and chronic illness. I take a client-centered, culturally responsive approach that recognizes each individual's distinct needs and experiences.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have experience working with adults who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, and chronic illness. I take a client-centered, culturally responsive approach that recognizes each individual's distinct needs and experiences.
The holiday season is hard for many of us. Often, getting together with family is more difficult than we would like to admit. Do you find yourself dreading family get-togethers? Do you end up behaving or interacting with others differently than you would have wanted? Or do you cope with the seasonal stress by leaning on less-than-healthy escape mechanisms to numb or silence the feelings of anger, pain, or uncertainty that rise up inside of you?
The holiday season is hard for many of us. Often, getting together with family is more difficult than we would like to admit. Do you find yourself dreading family get-togethers? Do you end up behaving or interacting with others differently than you would have wanted? Or do you cope with the seasonal stress by leaning on less-than-healthy escape mechanisms to numb or silence the feelings of anger, pain, or uncertainty that rise up inside of you?
Heather Barker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63105
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed professional counselor, I bring over 20 years of clinical experience to my private practice and use a variety of treatment modalities to help clients navigate a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems. I believe that relationships are central to our well-being and am passionate about working with all of the individual pieces of a family – children, teens, parents, couples – and the family unit itself. On a personal level, I bring unconditional acceptance, an emphasis on grace for self and others, and genuine compassion to each one of my clients.
As a licensed professional counselor, I bring over 20 years of clinical experience to my private practice and use a variety of treatment modalities to help clients navigate a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems. I believe that relationships are central to our well-being and am passionate about working with all of the individual pieces of a family – children, teens, parents, couples – and the family unit itself. On a personal level, I bring unconditional acceptance, an emphasis on grace for self and others, and genuine compassion to each one of my clients.
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,. They 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,. They 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.
I work with people who think a lot, feel a lot, and sometimes feel stuck in their own heads. This might look like perfectionism, self-doubt, burnout, or frustrating relationship loops. They’re looking for a space to sort it out, make sense of the patterns, and leave feeling a little lighter, a little clearer, and a lot more understood.
I work with people who think a lot, feel a lot, and sometimes feel stuck in their own heads. This might look like perfectionism, self-doubt, burnout, or frustrating relationship loops. They’re looking for a space to sort it out, make sense of the patterns, and leave feeling a little lighter, a little clearer, and a lot more understood.
Hello! I'm McCoy and an AutPlay Certified Therapist. I work with Neurodivergent children (ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic, etc.) and their families. When I work with Neurodivergent kids, my job is not to change their brain but to work with them to help kids become their best selves. I have experience working with a variety of client challenges, including big emotional outbursts, social isolation, high discipline at school, self injurious behavior, and parent overwhelm. My demeanor is calm and validating. I aim to make a space for everybody and every kind of human struggle. You and your child are welcome here.
Hello! I'm McCoy and an AutPlay Certified Therapist. I work with Neurodivergent children (ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic, etc.) and their families. When I work with Neurodivergent kids, my job is not to change their brain but to work with them to help kids become their best selves. I have experience working with a variety of client challenges, including big emotional outbursts, social isolation, high discipline at school, self injurious behavior, and parent overwhelm. My demeanor is calm and validating. I aim to make a space for everybody and every kind of human struggle. You and your child are welcome here.
Life is beautiful but often/sometimes challenging. Some days we feel confident and happy while other days we may feel alone or overwhelmed. The clients I work with are seeking new tools, skills, techniques and interventions to help them feel better, more in control and empowered on a daily basis. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults and elders experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem and more. Everyone deserves to have a safe space, with unconditional support that allows them to be authentically themselves, always.
Life is beautiful but often/sometimes challenging. Some days we feel confident and happy while other days we may feel alone or overwhelmed. The clients I work with are seeking new tools, skills, techniques and interventions to help them feel better, more in control and empowered on a daily basis. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults and elders experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem and more. Everyone deserves to have a safe space, with unconditional support that allows them to be authentically themselves, always.
I have received training in TF-CBT, & suicide prevention.
Do you ever feel alone even when you’re surrounded by people? Maybe you leave social situations replaying conversations, worried you said too much or not enough. This season can heighten pressure, family stress, & the urge to “get it right,” especially for adults exhausted from masking & overthinking. You may have spent years being labeled “too much,” “too sensitive,” or “too distracted,” while managing overwhelm & guilt. You may be newly diagnosed or wondering if ADHD or autism could help explain patterns in your relationships or sense of self. Therapy can be a safe space to slow down, feel understood, & stop carrying this alone.
I have received training in TF-CBT, & suicide prevention.
Do you ever feel alone even when you’re surrounded by people? Maybe you leave social situations replaying conversations, worried you said too much or not enough. This season can heighten pressure, family stress, & the urge to “get it right,” especially for adults exhausted from masking & overthinking. You may have spent years being labeled “too much,” “too sensitive,” or “too distracted,” while managing overwhelm & guilt. You may be newly diagnosed or wondering if ADHD or autism could help explain patterns in your relationships or sense of self. Therapy can be a safe space to slow down, feel understood, & stop carrying this alone.
Have you thought of trying therapy but couldn't get yourself to go? Or, have you gone to a million therapists in the past and it "didn't help?" Well, The Center for Mental Wellness is not your average therapy. It is our job to first and foremost create a beneficial therapeutic relationship with each and every client. Without that relationship based on trust and honesty it is difficult to see progress.
Our experienced, authentic counselors enable us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, therapeutic care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples
Have you thought of trying therapy but couldn't get yourself to go? Or, have you gone to a million therapists in the past and it "didn't help?" Well, The Center for Mental Wellness is not your average therapy. It is our job to first and foremost create a beneficial therapeutic relationship with each and every client. Without that relationship based on trust and honesty it is difficult to see progress.
Our experienced, authentic counselors enable us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, therapeutic care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples
My clients are very diverse in age, ethnicity, social economic status, and gender/sexual identity. I would like to be culturally humble and honor your background and identity.
My clients are very diverse in age, ethnicity, social economic status, and gender/sexual identity. I would like to be culturally humble and honor your background and identity.
Sometimes life’s challenges cut so deep it feels impossible to imagine things being any different. I understand how overwhelming that can feel—and I want you to know that change is possible. You don’t have to face it alone.
I bring both experience and genuine compassion to every session, meeting you exactly where you are in life. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.
Sometimes life’s challenges cut so deep it feels impossible to imagine things being any different. I understand how overwhelming that can feel—and I want you to know that change is possible. You don’t have to face it alone.
I bring both experience and genuine compassion to every session, meeting you exactly where you are in life. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.
You're doing everything "right" - but still feel on edge, anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed. You feel like things should be different. You want a place where you don't have to perform, explain, or be strong. You just want real talk, real support. Let me help.
I create a warm, safe environment for my clients to explore what's happening around them. I use a person-centered approach, partnering with my clients on their healing journey. Each person I work with has a unique experience, catered to what they need, and feeling the support they crave on their journey to feeling like their best selves.
You're doing everything "right" - but still feel on edge, anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed. You feel like things should be different. You want a place where you don't have to perform, explain, or be strong. You just want real talk, real support. Let me help.
I create a warm, safe environment for my clients to explore what's happening around them. I use a person-centered approach, partnering with my clients on their healing journey. Each person I work with has a unique experience, catered to what they need, and feeling the support they crave on their journey to feeling like their best selves.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression? Things are a lot right now, and it's okay to seek help. I offer holistic somatic therapy that can help you have a deeper connection to yourself, your body and emotions, for greater resilience for everything life throws at you. Somatic therapy facilitates healing from the inside out. I don't tell you to think more positively, or that you have "faulty thinking" - instead we can work with your body together so that you can actually experience a sense of safety, a sense of your self, and live a more fulfilling, embodied and connected life.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression? Things are a lot right now, and it's okay to seek help. I offer holistic somatic therapy that can help you have a deeper connection to yourself, your body and emotions, for greater resilience for everything life throws at you. Somatic therapy facilitates healing from the inside out. I don't tell you to think more positively, or that you have "faulty thinking" - instead we can work with your body together so that you can actually experience a sense of safety, a sense of your self, and live a more fulfilling, embodied and connected life.
People have been telling you to "talk to someone" for a while. Even if you knew who to talk to you, you don't know what to say. Everybody seems to have an opinion about you, but nobody asks what you think. That trauma you don't want to talk about keeps you up at night. You're using substances and nobody knows. The littlest things seem to set you off and you end up saying or doing things you wish later you hadn't. Being a teenager is hard. Being a parent is much harder than you thought it would be. Your relationships seem to be on the brink. You feel alone and nobody really knows you. Something's got to change. But how?
People have been telling you to "talk to someone" for a while. Even if you knew who to talk to you, you don't know what to say. Everybody seems to have an opinion about you, but nobody asks what you think. That trauma you don't want to talk about keeps you up at night. You're using substances and nobody knows. The littlest things seem to set you off and you end up saying or doing things you wish later you hadn't. Being a teenager is hard. Being a parent is much harder than you thought it would be. Your relationships seem to be on the brink. You feel alone and nobody really knows you. Something's got to change. But how?
Clinical Psychologist: KNOWLEDGEABLE, COMPASSIONATE, POSITIVE, HELPFUL...Working at Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital and in private practice more than 20 years, my diagnostic and treatment services for youth, adults, couples and families are enriched by the knowledge, skills, judgment and wisdom cultivated and honed through experience (10,000 hours- four times over). Clinical supervision of Pre-doctoral Psychology Interns (http://www.umsl.edu/slpic/) helps keep me current. As a clinician, in addition to therapist and diagnostician, I may function as educator, consultant, coach and sometimes-- cheerleader. Schedule a consultation; let's find out how I may be helpful to you.
Clinical Psychologist: KNOWLEDGEABLE, COMPASSIONATE, POSITIVE, HELPFUL...Working at Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital and in private practice more than 20 years, my diagnostic and treatment services for youth, adults, couples and families are enriched by the knowledge, skills, judgment and wisdom cultivated and honed through experience (10,000 hours- four times over). Clinical supervision of Pre-doctoral Psychology Interns (http://www.umsl.edu/slpic/) helps keep me current. As a clinician, in addition to therapist and diagnostician, I may function as educator, consultant, coach and sometimes-- cheerleader. Schedule a consultation; let's find out how I may be helpful to you.
I've specialized in treating children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety and related disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (Trichotillomania and Skin Picking Disorder), Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Separation Anxiety, and Selective Mutism for the past 17 years. As the owner of The Center for Mindfulness & CBT, I've hired and trained other anxiety/OCD/BFRB experts, and continue to provide supervision and consultation, so I work to connect those I can't see to others in the practice.
I've specialized in treating children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety and related disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (Trichotillomania and Skin Picking Disorder), Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Separation Anxiety, and Selective Mutism for the past 17 years. As the owner of The Center for Mindfulness & CBT, I've hired and trained other anxiety/OCD/BFRB experts, and continue to provide supervision and consultation, so I work to connect those I can't see to others in the practice.
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