Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
Danielle High
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Saint Louis, MO 63112
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks, non-monogamous relationships, those that have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I am trained in a variety of counseling methods including EMDR, IFS, DBT, and attachment focused therapy. I also implement holistic elements into our sessions, such as yoga and mindfulness. No matter how you define yourself, my objective is to help you grow and be well. I welcome you to join me.
I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent folks, non-monogamous relationships, those that have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I am trained in a variety of counseling methods including EMDR, IFS, DBT, and attachment focused therapy. I also implement holistic elements into our sessions, such as yoga and mindfulness. No matter how you define yourself, my objective is to help you grow and be well. I welcome you to join me.
Elaine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63139
Waitlist for new clients
While I have experience with a variety of populations and presenting concerns, I specialize in supporting individuals with complex trauma, as well as individuals navigating self-harm, thoughts of suicide, or moments of crisis.
My approach is rooted in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma and PTSD, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I have received specialized post-graduate training in each of these modalities.
While I have experience with a variety of populations and presenting concerns, I specialize in supporting individuals with complex trauma, as well as individuals navigating self-harm, thoughts of suicide, or moments of crisis.
My approach is rooted in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma and PTSD, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I have received specialized post-graduate training in each of these modalities.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and life skills.
Many times one just needs to know that "it is OK, to not be OK" sometimes. Life happens as life is happening to all of us, and it’s not uncommon to find oneself stuck. In these moments, I believe in the importance of validating feelings and experiences, and allowing one a safe space to express. Mental health maintenance, awareness and wellness is a vital part of life and how one moves and functions in the world. Maintaining your mental health contributes to your overall wholeness and wellbeing.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and life skills.
Many times one just needs to know that "it is OK, to not be OK" sometimes. Life happens as life is happening to all of us, and it’s not uncommon to find oneself stuck. In these moments, I believe in the importance of validating feelings and experiences, and allowing one a safe space to express. Mental health maintenance, awareness and wellness is a vital part of life and how one moves and functions in the world. Maintaining your mental health contributes to your overall wholeness and wellbeing.
You may be struggling with trauma triggers.
There is hope to be free from the negative effects of trauma. I use a client-focused, compassionate approach. I am experienced and skilled in the evidence-based treatments for the treatment of past trauma like EMDR. I help you to engage your own healing capacity to bring about the changes you are looking for.
You may be struggling with trauma triggers.
There is hope to be free from the negative effects of trauma. I use a client-focused, compassionate approach. I am experienced and skilled in the evidence-based treatments for the treatment of past trauma like EMDR. I help you to engage your own healing capacity to bring about the changes you are looking for.
I’m passionate about guiding adults through life’s challenges, whether it’s managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma.
As a therapist and life coach, I work closely with individuals to create comfort and happiness. I draw from various techniques, including Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and Somatic Therapy, all tailored to your unique journey. My approach is collaborative, ensuring you feel supported as we navigate challenges and develop new skills together.
I’m passionate about guiding adults through life’s challenges, whether it’s managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma.
As a therapist and life coach, I work closely with individuals to create comfort and happiness. I draw from various techniques, including Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and Somatic Therapy, all tailored to your unique journey. My approach is collaborative, ensuring you feel supported as we navigate challenges and develop new skills together.
I counsel adults facing a variety of concerns, including trauma, suicidal ideation and behaviors, self-injury, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
My clients often come into therapy feeling like their lives are out of control, or that there is no hope to find healing. Sometimes they feel stuck because it seems like no matter what they do, nothing works. Maybe despite how hard they try, their emotions feel so overwhelming that it is difficult to maintain long-term stability or relationships.
I counsel adults facing a variety of concerns, including trauma, suicidal ideation and behaviors, self-injury, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
My clients often come into therapy feeling like their lives are out of control, or that there is no hope to find healing. Sometimes they feel stuck because it seems like no matter what they do, nothing works. Maybe despite how hard they try, their emotions feel so overwhelming that it is difficult to maintain long-term stability or relationships.
In our work together we can focus on trauma recovery, empowerment, building healthy relationships, or exploring new possibilities for growth.
I have been providing therapy for the past 12 years. I specialize in supporting adults who have experienced trauma, individuals who are facing health challenges, and women who are questioning their worth and value. My approach involves collaboration and integrating different therapeutic techniques, as there is no "One size fits all" type of therapy.
In our work together we can focus on trauma recovery, empowerment, building healthy relationships, or exploring new possibilities for growth.
I have been providing therapy for the past 12 years. I specialize in supporting adults who have experienced trauma, individuals who are facing health challenges, and women who are questioning their worth and value. My approach involves collaboration and integrating different therapeutic techniques, as there is no "One size fits all" type of therapy.
Cindy Keyte, KEYte to Change EMDR, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63118
Have you experienced trauma in your life and seem to struggle with the same situations over and over, not knowing how to stop the vicious cycle.
I’m experienced in the evidence-based treatment modalities of CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; CPT, Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy. We will work together to build a trusting relationship from which you feel safe to explore the past, present and future.
Have you experienced trauma in your life and seem to struggle with the same situations over and over, not knowing how to stop the vicious cycle.
I’m experienced in the evidence-based treatment modalities of CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; CPT, Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy. We will work together to build a trusting relationship from which you feel safe to explore the past, present and future.
While every individual's journey is unique, I particularly enjoy working with those grappling with: The Relationship with Self "You have to love yourself first", Grief, Trauma.
My personal experiences with significant life changes and medical trauma have fueled my passion for helping others as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Counselor. My approach is rooted in empathy and authenticity.
I specialize in helping you build a deeper relationship with yourself so you can heal from the past and step into a more authentic life. My commitment is to create a safe space where you can learn to love, honor, and appreciate yourself, even in the midst of your most difficult challenges.
While every individual's journey is unique, I particularly enjoy working with those grappling with: The Relationship with Self "You have to love yourself first", Grief, Trauma.
My personal experiences with significant life changes and medical trauma have fueled my passion for helping others as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Counselor. My approach is rooted in empathy and authenticity.
I specialize in helping you build a deeper relationship with yourself so you can heal from the past and step into a more authentic life. My commitment is to create a safe space where you can learn to love, honor, and appreciate yourself, even in the midst of your most difficult challenges.
St. Louis Integrative Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63127
They use approaches backed by research and brain science to address the present impacts of trauma.
Alison specializes in relational therapy with caregivers and their young child - particularly kids who experienced adoption or adversity. Alison heavily supports primary caregivers as the key to bringing change for their child. She uses a play-based & sensory approach and EEG Neurofeedback to increase felt safety, regulation, and relational capacity.
They use approaches backed by research and brain science to address the present impacts of trauma.
Alison specializes in relational therapy with caregivers and their young child - particularly kids who experienced adoption or adversity. Alison heavily supports primary caregivers as the key to bringing change for their child. She uses a play-based & sensory approach and EEG Neurofeedback to increase felt safety, regulation, and relational capacity.
I have helped clients with: eating disorders; alcohol and drug addictions; unresolved childhood trauma; depression; anxiety; grief; post-traumatic stress; LGBTQIA related issues; and relationship problems.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner assisting clients in processing unresolved trauma. Imago relationship therapy is a highly effective approach to healing. I also use EMDR with some of my clients to help them make connections within that have been eluding them. I believe in recovery/healing!
I have helped clients with: eating disorders; alcohol and drug addictions; unresolved childhood trauma; depression; anxiety; grief; post-traumatic stress; LGBTQIA related issues; and relationship problems.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner assisting clients in processing unresolved trauma. Imago relationship therapy is a highly effective approach to healing. I also use EMDR with some of my clients to help them make connections within that have been eluding them. I believe in recovery/healing!
I counsel women struggling with depression and anxiety, wrestling with their personal and spiritual identities, longing to make sense of their past and heal from grief and trauma (physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual), and experiencing betrayal trauma by their significant other through infidelity or other sexual behaviors and addictions (including pornography).
My counseling work is grounded in a Christian worldview which recognizes both the dignity and brokenness of humanity and God’s involvement in our world and in our stories. I am trained in EMDR and am currently receiving specialized training and supervision to become a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) to help in my work with betrayed partners.
I counsel women struggling with depression and anxiety, wrestling with their personal and spiritual identities, longing to make sense of their past and heal from grief and trauma (physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual), and experiencing betrayal trauma by their significant other through infidelity or other sexual behaviors and addictions (including pornography).
My counseling work is grounded in a Christian worldview which recognizes both the dignity and brokenness of humanity and God’s involvement in our world and in our stories. I am trained in EMDR and am currently receiving specialized training and supervision to become a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) to help in my work with betrayed partners.
I have extensive experience in working with couples and PTSD/complex trauma.
I have considerable experience working with gay and straight couples, poly systems, and trans folks. Additionally, I have extensive experience helping individuals with complex, chronic pain and illness using EMDR and Pain Reprocessing therapy. I'm also very experienced in the care of those who have experienced PTSD and complex trauma.
I have extensive experience in working with couples and PTSD/complex trauma.
I have considerable experience working with gay and straight couples, poly systems, and trans folks. Additionally, I have extensive experience helping individuals with complex, chronic pain and illness using EMDR and Pain Reprocessing therapy. I'm also very experienced in the care of those who have experienced PTSD and complex trauma.
Annalise Millet, an IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapist specializing in trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD.
My style is warm, collaborative, and trauma-infor med — and yes, we sometimes laugh. Healing is serious work, but but it doesn’t have to feel heavy every moment. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start; we’ll take it one step at a time, with compassion, insight, and probably the occasional bad therapist joke.
Annalise Millet, an IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapist specializing in trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD.
My style is warm, collaborative, and trauma-infor med — and yes, we sometimes laugh. Healing is serious work, but but it doesn’t have to feel heavy every moment. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start; we’ll take it one step at a time, with compassion, insight, and probably the occasional bad therapist joke.
Lisa McCulloch Counseling & Hypnotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63132
I enjoy using clinical hypnosis & guided meditation to calm the nervous system, reduce avoidance and fear, and to help overcome past trauma.
For 20 years, I have helped clients improve relationships, reduce triggers, manage anger in healthy ways, reduce nightmares, improve sleep, adopt healthy eating habits, reduce anxiety, improve confidence, manage grief and find more inner peace in every day life.
I enjoy using clinical hypnosis & guided meditation to calm the nervous system, reduce avoidance and fear, and to help overcome past trauma.
For 20 years, I have helped clients improve relationships, reduce triggers, manage anger in healthy ways, reduce nightmares, improve sleep, adopt healthy eating habits, reduce anxiety, improve confidence, manage grief and find more inner peace in every day life.
I work with my clients on how to self-regulate, trust their intuition, and release trauma in the body so they can make room for more life!
I integrate approaches in the therapy process that include the use of mind and body connection in order to heal trauma from within. Brain-spotting, Somatic exercises, and EMDR tools are just some of the techniques used during sessions.
I work with my clients on how to self-regulate, trust their intuition, and release trauma in the body so they can make room for more life!
I integrate approaches in the therapy process that include the use of mind and body connection in order to heal trauma from within. Brain-spotting, Somatic exercises, and EMDR tools are just some of the techniques used during sessions.
I have worked with clients managing anxiety, depression, stress, health concerns, substance and alcohol use, PTSD, grief, and more.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Missouri. I use a compassionate, strength-based approach that values active listening, authenticity, and empathy. My focus is helping you identify challenges, set personalized goals, and build resilience in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
I have worked with clients managing anxiety, depression, stress, health concerns, substance and alcohol use, PTSD, grief, and more.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Missouri. I use a compassionate, strength-based approach that values active listening, authenticity, and empathy. My focus is helping you identify challenges, set personalized goals, and build resilience in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
More specifically, if you're seeking healing from sexual trauma, have questions about identity formulation, or are simply curious about your sexuality, we may be a great fit!
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Somatic Movement Healing practices. My approach is informed by Relational Cultural Theory, which emphasizes the importance of relationships and community connection in the healing process.
More specifically, if you're seeking healing from sexual trauma, have questions about identity formulation, or are simply curious about your sexuality, we may be a great fit!
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Somatic Movement Healing practices. My approach is informed by Relational Cultural Theory, which emphasizes the importance of relationships and community connection in the healing process.
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.
My services are also culturally sensitive and trauma informed.
You sometimes feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you don’t know where to start. You wake up feeling irritated, overwhelmed, sad, heavy, or hopeless. It can be hard to show your feelings or get through the day when you think no one will understand or that you will be judged. You are never alone even when you feel like you are! I am here to listen and to help you feel supported. Let’s work together to help you find more successful ways to utilize your current strengths and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
My services are also culturally sensitive and trauma informed.
You sometimes feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you don’t know where to start. You wake up feeling irritated, overwhelmed, sad, heavy, or hopeless. It can be hard to show your feelings or get through the day when you think no one will understand or that you will be judged. You are never alone even when you feel like you are! I am here to listen and to help you feel supported. Let’s work together to help you find more successful ways to utilize your current strengths and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.