HealthLink Therapists in University City, MO
Hello and welcome! As a dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am passionate about guiding individuals through the complexities of life’s challenges. I believe that mental health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, and my mission is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can authentically explore their feelings and work towards becoming their best selves—no matter their life stage. I recognize the importance of understanding each client’s unique background and experiences, help clients feel better about themselves and their place in the world.
Hello and welcome! As a dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am passionate about guiding individuals through the complexities of life’s challenges. I believe that mental health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, and my mission is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can authentically explore their feelings and work towards becoming their best selves—no matter their life stage. I recognize the importance of understanding each client’s unique background and experiences, help clients feel better about themselves and their place in the world.
I am trauma-informed therapist that has experience working with a diverse population that includes children, adolescents and adults. Dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, I continue my training throughout the year to effectively serve marginalized communities, including those related to the LGBTQIA community. Born and raised in St. Louis City, I am aware of some of the treasures and challenges that come from living in the area. However, I remain committed to serving the systemic issues that face the clientele in other states, including California and Texas. I strive to provide a safe, client-focused environment.
I am trauma-informed therapist that has experience working with a diverse population that includes children, adolescents and adults. Dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, I continue my training throughout the year to effectively serve marginalized communities, including those related to the LGBTQIA community. Born and raised in St. Louis City, I am aware of some of the treasures and challenges that come from living in the area. However, I remain committed to serving the systemic issues that face the clientele in other states, including California and Texas. I strive to provide a safe, client-focused environment.
I have extensive training in trauma, addiction, depression and anxiety, as well as stress and adjustment. I address the whole person in treatment planning. Individuals that work with me are empowered and encourages to meet their selected goal to achieve balance in their lives. We work together to form goals and I help you navigate the journey to wellness. We will use the body as a resource, as well as art, movement and poetry if a person chooses.This is a veteran owned business. I served 27 years in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman (Medic), I work with first Responders and thrir families, veterans and MST.
I have extensive training in trauma, addiction, depression and anxiety, as well as stress and adjustment. I address the whole person in treatment planning. Individuals that work with me are empowered and encourages to meet their selected goal to achieve balance in their lives. We work together to form goals and I help you navigate the journey to wellness. We will use the body as a resource, as well as art, movement and poetry if a person chooses.This is a veteran owned business. I served 27 years in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman (Medic), I work with first Responders and thrir families, veterans and MST.
My clinical experience in the St. Louis area ranges from working with adults in inpatient treatment centers for mental health and substance abuse to non-profit community case management and trauma therapy. I specialize in working with survivors impacted by sexual, domestic, and community violence. As well as those diagnosed with mental illnesses such as anxiety, PTSD, and those impacted by grief.
My clinical experience in the St. Louis area ranges from working with adults in inpatient treatment centers for mental health and substance abuse to non-profit community case management and trauma therapy. I specialize in working with survivors impacted by sexual, domestic, and community violence. As well as those diagnosed with mental illnesses such as anxiety, PTSD, and those impacted by grief.
Any St. Louis rehabilitation center can provide treatment; MIA provides the difference. There are many drug rehab centers, but few of these rehab centers compare to Midwest Institute for Addiction's programs. This differentiation goes beyond our comprehensive, individualized, and evidence based treatment model and focuses on the quality of services that we offer. There is a lack of separation in the minds of professional service providers when considering the difference between a product offered and the service that coincides with that product. The MIA difference is the ability to offer quality services that coincide with our quality treatment.
Any St. Louis rehabilitation center can provide treatment; MIA provides the difference. There are many drug rehab centers, but few of these rehab centers compare to Midwest Institute for Addiction's programs. This differentiation goes beyond our comprehensive, individualized, and evidence based treatment model and focuses on the quality of services that we offer. There is a lack of separation in the minds of professional service providers when considering the difference between a product offered and the service that coincides with that product. The MIA difference is the ability to offer quality services that coincide with our quality treatment.
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An IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) offers more care than weekly therapy, but less than inpatient hospitalization. We work with teens struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or struggling to cope with life stressors who need more support than weekly therapy.
Our 6 week program is designed to help both caregivers and teenagers develop skills to effectively manage life's challenges, communicate better, and build self-confidence for more successful life experiences. We've designed our program to take place outside of school hours to minimize absences and promote overall well-being.
An IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) offers more care than weekly therapy, but less than inpatient hospitalization. We work with teens struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or struggling to cope with life stressors who need more support than weekly therapy.
Our 6 week program is designed to help both caregivers and teenagers develop skills to effectively manage life's challenges, communicate better, and build self-confidence for more successful life experiences. We've designed our program to take place outside of school hours to minimize absences and promote overall well-being.
Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, or just trying hard to maintain? Are you struggling in a relationship? Are you frustrated by the day to day conflict with your teenager? Do unresolved painful memories keep you from the happy fulfilled life you were meant to live? Let's work together to find the answers you need. Counseling is the first step in regaining control of your life. As a therapist, I love working with people, finding out what is unique about them personally, and seeing how that can be used to work through difficult circumstances. .
Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, or just trying hard to maintain? Are you struggling in a relationship? Are you frustrated by the day to day conflict with your teenager? Do unresolved painful memories keep you from the happy fulfilled life you were meant to live? Let's work together to find the answers you need. Counseling is the first step in regaining control of your life. As a therapist, I love working with people, finding out what is unique about them personally, and seeing how that can be used to work through difficult circumstances. .
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and inperson therapy and psychiatry services, covered by most major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and inperson therapy and psychiatry services, covered by most major insurance plans.
Julie Humphrey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Missouri and Illinois. She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree and Master of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. Julie has over sixteen years of experience providing behavioral and mental health care in schools, intensive treatment, and outpatient settings. Julie is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional. She has advanced training in CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy.
Julie Humphrey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Missouri and Illinois. She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree and Master of Social Work degree from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. Julie has over sixteen years of experience providing behavioral and mental health care in schools, intensive treatment, and outpatient settings. Julie is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional. She has advanced training in CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy.
I seriously enjoy working toward that day when you can say to me, "I really think I'm doing BETTER!" So, I look forward to walking alongside you toward significant growth in your life and relationships. Often that means working through the anxieties, thoughts and traumas that have been part of your current and past struggles. As well, it can mean focusing on a STRATEGY for "what's the next right step". I believe you can borrow from my HOPE, borrow from my INSIGHT and borrow from my EXPERIENCE as we create your own plan to make "better" days.
I seriously enjoy working toward that day when you can say to me, "I really think I'm doing BETTER!" So, I look forward to walking alongside you toward significant growth in your life and relationships. Often that means working through the anxieties, thoughts and traumas that have been part of your current and past struggles. As well, it can mean focusing on a STRATEGY for "what's the next right step". I believe you can borrow from my HOPE, borrow from my INSIGHT and borrow from my EXPERIENCE as we create your own plan to make "better" days.
Feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Relationship problems? Stress at home or work? Struggling with codependency? Counseling can help! I treat adults, teens, and couples suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, bipolar, and addictions. I also work with families, couples, and individuals who struggle with relationship problems, including codependency. If someone you love is addicted or suffering from serious mental illness, you may need help managing your relationship. Don't give up hope! Counseling can be educational, encouraging, and empowering for you.
Feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Relationship problems? Stress at home or work? Struggling with codependency? Counseling can help! I treat adults, teens, and couples suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, bipolar, and addictions. I also work with families, couples, and individuals who struggle with relationship problems, including codependency. If someone you love is addicted or suffering from serious mental illness, you may need help managing your relationship. Don't give up hope! Counseling can be educational, encouraging, and empowering for you.
Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders? Sana Lake Behavioral Wellness Center is the place for you. At Sana Lake Recovery, we offer a full system of care without the long wait to see licensed providers. Addiction treatment is not a one-size-fits-all solution which is why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.
Are you struggling with Substance Use or Alcohol Use Disorders? Sana Lake Behavioral Wellness Center is the place for you. At Sana Lake Recovery, we offer a full system of care without the long wait to see licensed providers. Addiction treatment is not a one-size-fits-all solution which is why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.
Are you stuck? Life's challenges keep getting you down? Feel like you can't move beyond past disappointments and hurts? You are not alone. Therapy can help "renew you, renew life".
Are you stuck? Life's challenges keep getting you down? Feel like you can't move beyond past disappointments and hurts? You are not alone. Therapy can help "renew you, renew life".
I provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive enviornment where I guide individuals and couples to help them overcome mental health and emotional issues to bring about a new level of awareness and change. This is done by identifying and understanding the underlying causes, changing destructive thought patterns, and behaviors. I am also a certified Thai Yoga therapist. I keep both practices separate in that I do not do psychotherapy with Thai Yoga clients or vice versa.
I provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive enviornment where I guide individuals and couples to help them overcome mental health and emotional issues to bring about a new level of awareness and change. This is done by identifying and understanding the underlying causes, changing destructive thought patterns, and behaviors. I am also a certified Thai Yoga therapist. I keep both practices separate in that I do not do psychotherapy with Thai Yoga clients or vice versa.
Have you been struggling to feel like yourself lately? Are you having a hard time enjoying life or find it overwhelming to take steps towards the life you want? Did you experience difficult events now or in the past? As a licensed professional counselor and art therapist, I am confident that each and every one of us comes from a place of intrinsic goodness. Within each of us, are the resources and resilience we need to navigate life. It is my goal to hold a space for you to reconnect with your natural abilities and turn difficult social and emotional situations into opportunities for empowerment, compassion, and independence.
Have you been struggling to feel like yourself lately? Are you having a hard time enjoying life or find it overwhelming to take steps towards the life you want? Did you experience difficult events now or in the past? As a licensed professional counselor and art therapist, I am confident that each and every one of us comes from a place of intrinsic goodness. Within each of us, are the resources and resilience we need to navigate life. It is my goal to hold a space for you to reconnect with your natural abilities and turn difficult social and emotional situations into opportunities for empowerment, compassion, and independence.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes. You might also be trying to navigate the stress of a loved one’s addiction or recovery. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure where to begin. I enjoy working with people who are ready to better understand themselves, work through difficult experiences, and start building healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life changes. You might also be trying to navigate the stress of a loved one’s addiction or recovery. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure where to begin. I enjoy working with people who are ready to better understand themselves, work through difficult experiences, and start building healthier and more fulfilling lives.
We all seek to belong and to be accepted for who we are. When our experiences or relationships lead us to feel negative about ourselves or develop anxiety, we can lose hope. We can develop unhealthy coping strategies or ways of interacting with others that can be harmful to ourselves physically or emotionally. These can lead us to feeling out of control and present with conflicts in our relationships closest to us. I believe we can work together to find hope and create solutions. Let's work together to transform how you feel instead of living a life just coping with how you feel.
We all seek to belong and to be accepted for who we are. When our experiences or relationships lead us to feel negative about ourselves or develop anxiety, we can lose hope. We can develop unhealthy coping strategies or ways of interacting with others that can be harmful to ourselves physically or emotionally. These can lead us to feeling out of control and present with conflicts in our relationships closest to us. I believe we can work together to find hope and create solutions. Let's work together to transform how you feel instead of living a life just coping with how you feel.
I started to work in the Psychology field in 1989. I have experience in counseling many different clients from several different backgrounds. I provided personal counseling for employees, individual and group counseling for adolescents an adults. Currently, I provide Couples/Marriage Counseling and Individual Counseling for adults. I hold a BA in Psychology, and earned my Masters degree in Community Counseling from the University of Missouri-St.Louis.
I started to work in the Psychology field in 1989. I have experience in counseling many different clients from several different backgrounds. I provided personal counseling for employees, individual and group counseling for adolescents an adults. Currently, I provide Couples/Marriage Counseling and Individual Counseling for adults. I hold a BA in Psychology, and earned my Masters degree in Community Counseling from the University of Missouri-St.Louis.
Every person has skills they have developed for themselves as well as personal challenges. Working from a foundation of respect for individual and family strengths and abilities, I provide a comfortable place for folks to identify and explore issues that may be getting in the way of happy and healthy relationships. Issues could be life changes such as divorce or a death, struggles in school or work, or problems with friends and family. It could also be due to issues of neurodiversity which can impact communication. Together we can work to address the present day issues as well as the underlying causes.
Every person has skills they have developed for themselves as well as personal challenges. Working from a foundation of respect for individual and family strengths and abilities, I provide a comfortable place for folks to identify and explore issues that may be getting in the way of happy and healthy relationships. Issues could be life changes such as divorce or a death, struggles in school or work, or problems with friends and family. It could also be due to issues of neurodiversity which can impact communication. Together we can work to address the present day issues as well as the underlying causes.
I’m S. Aliscia Heard, MEd, LPC-S, TF-CBT Rostered, and I specialize in helping adults of all ages who have experienced complex trauma. Many of my clients come to counseling feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by the long-lasting effects of repeated or prolonged trauma. They want relief from anxiety, depression, and emotional distress, and they want to feel safe, empowered, and capable of moving forward in their lives.
I’m S. Aliscia Heard, MEd, LPC-S, TF-CBT Rostered, and I specialize in helping adults of all ages who have experienced complex trauma. Many of my clients come to counseling feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by the long-lasting effects of repeated or prolonged trauma. They want relief from anxiety, depression, and emotional distress, and they want to feel safe, empowered, and capable of moving forward in their lives.
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