Therapists in Webster Groves, MO

I offer short-term & long-term therapy dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, LGBT and Gender Identity issues, adoption and parenting issues, PTSD, complex stress and trauma, & substance use. As a clinician, I approach my work from a holistic perspective. An individual's mental health and overall happiness are based on a number of different factors that are unique to that individual. Therapy is a collaborative effort that takes compassion, reflection, & creativity. Therapy is a financial commitment, but it's also an investment in your emotional well-being, relationships, and quality of life.

My counseling practice centers around helping individuals and couples who have experienced sexual trauma in any of its various forms. Whether it be due to recent infidelity, a long history of sexual, physical and emotional betrayal, sexual identity confusion, or present day repercussions of childhood abuse and trauma, I consider it a privilege to walk with clients into the darkness of their stories. I enjoy coming alongside and advocating for those who are tired of just coping, dissatisfied with their quality of life, and desperate for deep change and healing.

Are you looking for a play therapist therapist specializing in working with young children based in Webster Groves? Sarah Sanburn, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) has experience and a passion for working with children and the caregivers parenting them. Sarah uses play therapy to help children (2+) to build strength, resiliance and a sense of calm. She specializes in children with anxiety, big behaviors and trauma.

I know it can be a difficult and vulnerable experience to come to therapy, and it is important to me that you feel safe and comfortable in the therapeutic setting. My first priority will be to connect with you and build a therapeutic alliance. We will collaborate to identify your goals for therapy, and I will cater my approach to best fit your needs. I consider it a great honor to be invited into your life and accompany you on your journey of healing.

Your life has suddenly been turned upside down. You've been completely walloped by a death, divorce, illness, shattered dream, or the searing reality that life is often just tough, really tough. You're struggling under all this heavy grief and loss. Waves of hard feelings keep coming at you and your best efforts to deal with them aren't helping nearly enough. And since you're normally the one who has it all together, everyone thinks you're doing so much better than you really are. You tell yourself they're all doing their best to support you but – let’s face it – their best kinda sucks, and so you're left feeling isolated and alone.

I believe that no matter what age you are, most emotional struggles stem from a feeling of disconnection - from self, family and friends, or the world in general. You may feel as if you aren't yourself lately, or as if relationships have become difficult to navigate. Possibly you're having a hard time staying present and engaging in the world around you. If you are seeking therapy for your child or your teen, it may seem as if their behaviors or reactions don't match up to the situation they are in. Feeling seen, heard, and understood in therapy can allow adults and children to build or repair connections to self and others.

When you seek therapy, it is usually because something doesn't feel right. The reasons for this are not always in your consciousness. The therapy process is a journey during which, through exploration, you can uncover issues that lie beneath the surface. You become a student of the self. I can guide you on this journey. By making connections between past and present and recognizing repeated patterns of behavior, you can begin to see the "big picture," and make decisions that can bring about the changes you hope to achieve.

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.

Welcome and congratulations on making your self-care a priority! In addition to specializing in treating ADD/ADHD and Supervising Provisionally Licensed Counselors, I also offer ADD Digital Therapy. If you’re tired and embarrassed of arriving 30 minutes late or more to the party, you can’t find things when you need them, you forget important dates and your life feels like it's totally disorganized I can help.

I understand that beginning therapy is not easy and takes many people out of their comfort zone. I believe in a warm and nurturing environment that allows clients to work at their own pace. Your journey is your own, and I offer a non-judgmental approach with each person I work with. I enjoy meeting with individuals, couples, and families. I have specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS). This model allows clients the opportunity to get to know each "part" of themselves and provides a way to regulate emotions and improve problem solving skills.

I believe in providing therapeutic services with a foundation in strength based therapy. This is why: 1) It gives individuals the opportunity to focus on strengths that many have, but are often distracted from. 2) It provides the opportunity to hear things that they are doing correctly, instead of being reminded of what they've done wrong. 3) It enables them to start giving credit for things they have been doing right, but may not have realized. 4) It provides the ability to realize areas that they have strength and how they can use these strengths to help themselves.

Emotions.....UGH! What are they good for? Well....you might not want to hear this, but those emotions you are feeling are serving a purpose, but you might not understand how they are serving you. That's where I come in. You feel aimless in parenthood, career, or your relationships. You want to understand more about who you are and what makes you tick, and want a safe and warm space to explore those thoughts. Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+, poly, or open community and nervous to begin counseling because of potential judgement? That is understandable and I can tell you that I have been there too.

Life can get pretty hard sometimes. Family issues, problems at work, coping with loss and the many stresses of life in general can cause difficulties that may have us asking questions like "What should I do?", or "How can I cope with this?". Sometimes conditions like depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and substance use can cause additional problems. If these are issues you would like to manage better, call today for an appointment and let's talk together about finding workable solutions. I am a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years experience helping people with these and other problems.

Are you are struggling with where you are right now? Have you chosen to make a big change recently. . . or maybe you feel like a change chose you? Therapy can help. It is possible to decrease anxiety and sadness and feel more resilient, connected, and joyful.