Female Therapists in Kirkwood, MO
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Peyton K Manwarring
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Waitlist for new clients
Peyton Manwarring believes in providing therapy that is a collaborative effort between the counselor and client. Peyton's main goal is to provide a safe, comfortable and accepting environment that facilitates whatever change the client is ready to make. She is passionate about empowering clients to be happier and healthier people, and feel a greater sense of control over their lives.
Peyton Manwarring believes in providing therapy that is a collaborative effort between the counselor and client. Peyton's main goal is to provide a safe, comfortable and accepting environment that facilitates whatever change the client is ready to make. She is passionate about empowering clients to be happier and healthier people, and feel a greater sense of control over their lives.
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Are you a woman who is running on empty? Are you overwhelmed and unable to stop your anxious thoughts? Are your usual coping strategies just are not cutting it anymore? You are not alone in this struggle and your deserve to be feel good. I strive to hold a safe and compassionate space for you to connect to yourself and make meaningful change in your life. You have a deep well of power, wisdom, and resilience within you. Let's dive in.
Are you a woman who is running on empty? Are you overwhelmed and unable to stop your anxious thoughts? Are your usual coping strategies just are not cutting it anymore? You are not alone in this struggle and your deserve to be feel good. I strive to hold a safe and compassionate space for you to connect to yourself and make meaningful change in your life. You have a deep well of power, wisdom, and resilience within you. Let's dive in.
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Accepting New Clients in 2024! Katie Hurley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and has additional certifications in EMDR and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). As a clinician, she is trained to treat PTSD/complex trauma, depression, low self worth, anxiety, shame, and family conflict. She utilizes many treatment modalities including: EMDR, TF-CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Sand Tray Therapy.
Accepting New Clients in 2024! Katie Hurley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and has additional certifications in EMDR and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). As a clinician, she is trained to treat PTSD/complex trauma, depression, low self worth, anxiety, shame, and family conflict. She utilizes many treatment modalities including: EMDR, TF-CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Sand Tray Therapy.
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Kim Callaway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
What if therapy were actually helpful? What if you felt challenged to face yourself and your past in a way that felt compassionate, supportive, and exciting? I love helping individuals dig beneath the surface of their behaviors and emotions. I use a combination of therapy and coaching techniques to help you connect the threads of your current choices to your unique personality and needs.
What if therapy were actually helpful? What if you felt challenged to face yourself and your past in a way that felt compassionate, supportive, and exciting? I love helping individuals dig beneath the surface of their behaviors and emotions. I use a combination of therapy and coaching techniques to help you connect the threads of your current choices to your unique personality and needs.
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Are you are struggling with where you are right now? Do you feel stressed or disconnected? Maybe you have chosen to make a big change recently. . . or you feel like you’re living in a situation that you don’t control? Therapy can help. It is possible to decrease anxiety and sadness and feel more resilient, connected, and joyful.
Are you are struggling with where you are right now? Do you feel stressed or disconnected? Maybe you have chosen to make a big change recently. . . or you feel like you’re living in a situation that you don’t control? Therapy can help. It is possible to decrease anxiety and sadness and feel more resilient, connected, and joyful.
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Angela Lovett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Hi there, I am here to help you. I work with individuals, couples, and families with struggles ranging from current life issues, relationship struggles, and issues that have been a lifelong battle. Clients often come to me because they have hit the lowest point and have never felt more alone, even after trying therapy countless times before. Many clients have left counseling finding resolution and a drive to live their life to the fullest. My clients have expressed finding healing, feeling equipped to manage life, and having healthier relationships and connections with others that they previously thought weren't possible.
Hi there, I am here to help you. I work with individuals, couples, and families with struggles ranging from current life issues, relationship struggles, and issues that have been a lifelong battle. Clients often come to me because they have hit the lowest point and have never felt more alone, even after trying therapy countless times before. Many clients have left counseling finding resolution and a drive to live their life to the fullest. My clients have expressed finding healing, feeling equipped to manage life, and having healthier relationships and connections with others that they previously thought weren't possible.
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I work with adults and families who are facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues or other barriers to emotional well-being. I will help you gain an understanding of what has led to your current situation, and then help you move toward solutions. With a working understanding of family systems, attachment science, personality disorders and trauma-informed practices, I especially enjoy working with people who are challenged in relationships with their parents, spouses or children. I am also passionate about helping adult clients become "cycle breakers" and gain relief from generational dysfunction.
I work with adults and families who are facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues or other barriers to emotional well-being. I will help you gain an understanding of what has led to your current situation, and then help you move toward solutions. With a working understanding of family systems, attachment science, personality disorders and trauma-informed practices, I especially enjoy working with people who are challenged in relationships with their parents, spouses or children. I am also passionate about helping adult clients become "cycle breakers" and gain relief from generational dysfunction.
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Renew With Wren Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Hi, Deb Wren here, now licensed in Missouri and Georgia. If you are reading my profile, you are likely seeking someone who can provide a fresh perspective on your situation. Whether it's constant arguments with your partner, feeling unheard, struggling with communication issues, battling anxiety and depression as a single individual, or dealing with the complexities of a blended family, I am here to help you learn new coping skills and maintain a positive outlook on your present and future. Currently, I am now accepting private pay Georgia virtual clients.
Hi, Deb Wren here, now licensed in Missouri and Georgia. If you are reading my profile, you are likely seeking someone who can provide a fresh perspective on your situation. Whether it's constant arguments with your partner, feeling unheard, struggling with communication issues, battling anxiety and depression as a single individual, or dealing with the complexities of a blended family, I am here to help you learn new coping skills and maintain a positive outlook on your present and future. Currently, I am now accepting private pay Georgia virtual clients.
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I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all my clients where a collaborative and goal-oriented relationship can develop. I assist people in increasing awareness of themselves and facilitate their journey towards healing, growth, understanding and peace.
I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all my clients where a collaborative and goal-oriented relationship can develop. I assist people in increasing awareness of themselves and facilitate their journey towards healing, growth, understanding and peace.
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At some point in life, most of us will find ourselves stuck and overwhelmed. The ways we have navigated life aren’t working, and the uncertainty we face is too much to bear alone. We need space to wrestle and a calm presence to join with us as we consider the way forward. For others of us, life has felt like one hit after another. We need a safe place to fall apart and permission to grieve at our own pace.
At some point in life, most of us will find ourselves stuck and overwhelmed. The ways we have navigated life aren’t working, and the uncertainty we face is too much to bear alone. We need space to wrestle and a calm presence to join with us as we consider the way forward. For others of us, life has felt like one hit after another. We need a safe place to fall apart and permission to grieve at our own pace.
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I work with individuals who are navigating grief and loss, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions and identity development. In therapy, I balance addressing symptoms and looking beyond the surface to address the underlying emotions driving behavioral and interpersonal patterns. By learning new adaptive coping strategies and gaining insight into the early development of current emotional wounds or maladaptive behaviors, clients can feel empowered to create positive change.
I work with individuals who are navigating grief and loss, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions and identity development. In therapy, I balance addressing symptoms and looking beyond the surface to address the underlying emotions driving behavioral and interpersonal patterns. By learning new adaptive coping strategies and gaining insight into the early development of current emotional wounds or maladaptive behaviors, clients can feel empowered to create positive change.
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Valerie Akerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I have been personally affected by a high risk pregnancy, a traumatic birth and a NICU stay. That is what has led me to this work. For the past thirteen years, my work has been with perinatal mental health; specifically working with women with high risk pregnancies due to a congenital anomaly identified in their baby during pregnancy. I am here to help anyone that is struggling with feelings of angst and unrest about those unexpected challenges that are thrown your way. I have worked a great deal with perinatal and infant loss as well. I have a growing passion for helping women, specifically focusing on maternal mental health.
I have been personally affected by a high risk pregnancy, a traumatic birth and a NICU stay. That is what has led me to this work. For the past thirteen years, my work has been with perinatal mental health; specifically working with women with high risk pregnancies due to a congenital anomaly identified in their baby during pregnancy. I am here to help anyone that is struggling with feelings of angst and unrest about those unexpected challenges that are thrown your way. I have worked a great deal with perinatal and infant loss as well. I have a growing passion for helping women, specifically focusing on maternal mental health.
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Lily has over a decade of experience serving individuals, couples, adolescents, families & relationship systems. She specializes in eating disorders, sexual disorders and relationship issues. Further, she is skilled in addressing mood disorders (anxiety, depression, OCD), trauma-related disorders (sexual, physical, emotional abuse, PTSD), and personality disorders (borderline personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder). Her integrative approach includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Systems Theory, the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other modalities in order to meet each client's individual needs.
Lily has over a decade of experience serving individuals, couples, adolescents, families & relationship systems. She specializes in eating disorders, sexual disorders and relationship issues. Further, she is skilled in addressing mood disorders (anxiety, depression, OCD), trauma-related disorders (sexual, physical, emotional abuse, PTSD), and personality disorders (borderline personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder). Her integrative approach includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Systems Theory, the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other modalities in order to meet each client's individual needs.
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Sarah Tyndall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Do your relationships cause you to feel anxious or depressed? Do you want to quit or cut back your substance use but find it difficult? Is your anxiety getting in the way of your goals and living? I provide a warm, safe, trauma informed environment. Asking for help and starting the process of change and growth is hard, but you do not have to do it alone. It takes time, and we will go at your pace, making sure that your needs are being met. You are an expert in you!
Do your relationships cause you to feel anxious or depressed? Do you want to quit or cut back your substance use but find it difficult? Is your anxiety getting in the way of your goals and living? I provide a warm, safe, trauma informed environment. Asking for help and starting the process of change and growth is hard, but you do not have to do it alone. It takes time, and we will go at your pace, making sure that your needs are being met. You are an expert in you!
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Amy Turk Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Our mental health is impacted by our physiology as well as a variety of environmental factors. My approach as a therapist is to get to know you and your unique story very well. In the process, we identify which parts play what role and how best to heal. I work collaboratively with you to optimize functioning, restore inner peace and find happiness. Allow me to help you along on your healing and growth journey.
Our mental health is impacted by our physiology as well as a variety of environmental factors. My approach as a therapist is to get to know you and your unique story very well. In the process, we identify which parts play what role and how best to heal. I work collaboratively with you to optimize functioning, restore inner peace and find happiness. Allow me to help you along on your healing and growth journey.
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Marsha Yost Bradford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
While serving the community since 1995, Marsha has established a non-judgmental and informative view of those in need. She works with individuals, groups and couples to help them attain a better more centered life while helping to educate them on better relaxation skills, self improvement techniques and better overall mental and physical health. Marsha focuses on the whole person and not on diagnoses or disorders. While Marsha enjoys working with clients she also helps to mold future therapists. Marsha has worked in the mental health field for over 23 years.
While serving the community since 1995, Marsha has established a non-judgmental and informative view of those in need. She works with individuals, groups and couples to help them attain a better more centered life while helping to educate them on better relaxation skills, self improvement techniques and better overall mental and physical health. Marsha focuses on the whole person and not on diagnoses or disorders. While Marsha enjoys working with clients she also helps to mold future therapists. Marsha has worked in the mental health field for over 23 years.
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Are you struggling with disordered eating, negative body image, anxiety, depression, and/or unresolved trauma? Creating Your Journey has three therapist that specializes in treating eating disorders, body dysmorphia, mood disorder and trauma related disorders.
Are you struggling with disordered eating, negative body image, anxiety, depression, and/or unresolved trauma? Creating Your Journey has three therapist that specializes in treating eating disorders, body dysmorphia, mood disorder and trauma related disorders.
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Katie Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Waitlist for new clients
I often say, counseling can be a bit like cleaning out a closet. You have to take things out, go through and organize them, and then put them back where they need to go. In a similar fashion, counseling can be messy, but with time and hard work, can lead to healthier, more enjoyable living. Throughout this life, we all have our individual struggles and hardships, but we weren't meant to carry them alone. No matter who you are or what you've been through, there is hope. In our sessions together, I strive to come alongside you in the pursuit of that hope and restorative healing.
I often say, counseling can be a bit like cleaning out a closet. You have to take things out, go through and organize them, and then put them back where they need to go. In a similar fashion, counseling can be messy, but with time and hard work, can lead to healthier, more enjoyable living. Throughout this life, we all have our individual struggles and hardships, but we weren't meant to carry them alone. No matter who you are or what you've been through, there is hope. In our sessions together, I strive to come alongside you in the pursuit of that hope and restorative healing.
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My goal is always to provide a safe space & comfortable space for you to just be. With an integrative collaborative client centered approach, your therapy is tailored towards your unique needs. The space I hold for you is filled with empathy, compassion, and validation. The underlying theme is always brain health, and holistic wellness. Navigating through the storms and getting to a place of peace and calm is possible. You can be safe, secure and protected. You can be healthy and strong. You can be happy and feel purposeful in alignment with your true self. Let’s begin navigating towards an enlightened journey filled with self love.
My goal is always to provide a safe space & comfortable space for you to just be. With an integrative collaborative client centered approach, your therapy is tailored towards your unique needs. The space I hold for you is filled with empathy, compassion, and validation. The underlying theme is always brain health, and holistic wellness. Navigating through the storms and getting to a place of peace and calm is possible. You can be safe, secure and protected. You can be healthy and strong. You can be happy and feel purposeful in alignment with your true self. Let’s begin navigating towards an enlightened journey filled with self love.
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Cynthia Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCN
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Waitlist for new clients
We can all resonate with feelings of disconnection - from ourselves, from people around us, from our purpose, from hope & peace. I believe that each individual has the ability to close the gap of disconnection and live a life characterized by healthy connection and emotional stability. My job is to show you how to access the necessary tools to do so, equip you to use them, and encourage you towards growth and healing. Therapy can feel intimidating, so I strive to offer a safe, secure, and compassionate space to meet you where you are at and allow you to move forward.
We can all resonate with feelings of disconnection - from ourselves, from people around us, from our purpose, from hope & peace. I believe that each individual has the ability to close the gap of disconnection and live a life characterized by healthy connection and emotional stability. My job is to show you how to access the necessary tools to do so, equip you to use them, and encourage you towards growth and healing. Therapy can feel intimidating, so I strive to offer a safe, secure, and compassionate space to meet you where you are at and allow you to move forward.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.