Lesbian Therapists in Ellisville, MO
![Photo of Hannah Chism, MA, LPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fb9e355b-b332-4adb-9630-aa04f5d84115/1/320x400.jpeg)
While we cannot change what’s happened in our lives, we can adjust its impact. I am a holistic, trauma-informed therapist who is warm, open-minded, direct, attuned, and pragmatic. I specialize in helping adult clients work through complex trauma/attachment trauma, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, and dissociation. Secondary areas of specialty include substance use/addictions, neurodivergence/ADHD, and career counseling. I help clients better understand themselves, where they have come from, and gain a better idea of where they would like to go.
While we cannot change what’s happened in our lives, we can adjust its impact. I am a holistic, trauma-informed therapist who is warm, open-minded, direct, attuned, and pragmatic. I specialize in helping adult clients work through complex trauma/attachment trauma, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, and dissociation. Secondary areas of specialty include substance use/addictions, neurodivergence/ADHD, and career counseling. I help clients better understand themselves, where they have come from, and gain a better idea of where they would like to go.
![Photo of Nicole R. Kruger, PsyD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9c51fe02-825e-49e0-b944-353d93fc822e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi. I am a licensed doctoral level psychologist. A “good fit" between the therapist and client is the launching pad for making long-lasting change. Having someone who can provide an objective, supportive, and non-judgmental environment is helpful when life gets challenging! For the past 20+ years, I have treated tweens and teens, adults, and parents using insight, cognitive behavioral, and trauma informed approaches. Whether it's a relationship issue or a family transition (e.g., career change, college bound, new baby, divorce, etc), I help clients to determine goals and the steps needed to attain them.
Hi. I am a licensed doctoral level psychologist. A “good fit" between the therapist and client is the launching pad for making long-lasting change. Having someone who can provide an objective, supportive, and non-judgmental environment is helpful when life gets challenging! For the past 20+ years, I have treated tweens and teens, adults, and parents using insight, cognitive behavioral, and trauma informed approaches. Whether it's a relationship issue or a family transition (e.g., career change, college bound, new baby, divorce, etc), I help clients to determine goals and the steps needed to attain them.
![Photo of Heather Gargis, MA, LPC, SEP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45170a3d-336a-4694-8fb4-27e07527672e/3/320x400.jpeg)
Heather Gargis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellisville, MO 63011
Heather (she/her) practices a holistic approach when working with clients. She desires for every client to know they have a voice, and their story is important. Heather offers a safe place where clients can find authentic healing by engaging with their story and helping their mind and body to recognize that the old threat has passed. It is safe to live in the present reality. Heather walks with clients to help them understand, experience, and accept the reality of life – with all of its desires and sorrows – and leads them to a life of healing and flourishing.
Heather (she/her) practices a holistic approach when working with clients. She desires for every client to know they have a voice, and their story is important. Heather offers a safe place where clients can find authentic healing by engaging with their story and helping their mind and body to recognize that the old threat has passed. It is safe to live in the present reality. Heather walks with clients to help them understand, experience, and accept the reality of life – with all of its desires and sorrows – and leads them to a life of healing and flourishing.
![Photo of Angela Sastry, PhD, LPC, EMDR-C, RYT, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f640d5e3-a7f8-4b86-a855-18bc6804bb35/1/320x400.jpeg)
Angela Sastry
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, EMDR-C, RYT
Verified Verified
Ellisville, MO 63011
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking to experience more joy and peace in your life while increasing your resilience and balance? Do you want to improve your relationships? I believe encouragement and acceptance are essential. Therefore, I utilize a holistic person-centered approach focused on you as a whole person. My goal as a therapist is to help you attain emotional well-being, enhance your resilience, and unlock your full potential. By adopting a nervous system approach that focuses on your entire being, body, and mind, you can tap into your innate capacity for healing, resulting in profound personal growth.
Are you looking to experience more joy and peace in your life while increasing your resilience and balance? Do you want to improve your relationships? I believe encouragement and acceptance are essential. Therefore, I utilize a holistic person-centered approach focused on you as a whole person. My goal as a therapist is to help you attain emotional well-being, enhance your resilience, and unlock your full potential. By adopting a nervous system approach that focuses on your entire being, body, and mind, you can tap into your innate capacity for healing, resulting in profound personal growth.
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Dr. Deb Crawford
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011 (Online Only)
Are you confused about what is going wrong in your life and don't know what to do anymore? Are you experiencing shame around who you are? If you are trying to understand your past emotional hurt and trauma that has gotten you to where you are and how to fix it, I can help.
Are you confused about what is going wrong in your life and don't know what to do anymore? Are you experiencing shame around who you are? If you are trying to understand your past emotional hurt and trauma that has gotten you to where you are and how to fix it, I can help.
![Photo of Lindsay Simons - The Empowerment Spot: Anxiety & Trauma Therapy , LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e23dc457-27b1-44bd-bd71-ffe699df6a27/1/320x400.jpeg)
The Empowerment Spot: Anxiety & Trauma Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021
Are you feeling anxious about a current life transition? Is a past trauma holding you back in life? I work with individuals and couples to enhance the quality of their relationships and to gain a better understanding of others. I help people learn healthy coping skills and work together to create a plan of action to start using them in your day-to-day life. I help people break out of patterns that are no longer serving them. It's okay if you have no clue where to start. This is a great first step. Give me a call and let's get started.
Are you feeling anxious about a current life transition? Is a past trauma holding you back in life? I work with individuals and couples to enhance the quality of their relationships and to gain a better understanding of others. I help people learn healthy coping skills and work together to create a plan of action to start using them in your day-to-day life. I help people break out of patterns that are no longer serving them. It's okay if you have no clue where to start. This is a great first step. Give me a call and let's get started.
![Photo of Tanya L Crews, LPC, NCC, RPT-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d1750cb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
HAVING BEEN A TEACHER, COACH, AND A POLICE OFFICER GIVES ME A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE INTO CLIENT ISSUES. I LOOK AT LIFE AS A BALANCING ACT AND TRY TO HELP CLIENTS ACHIEVE THAT HEALTHY BALANCE WITH LIFE-SKILLS THEY CAN CONTINUE TO USE ONCE OUR TIME TOGETHER IS COMPLETE. I HAVE 30+ YEARS OF COUNSELING EXPERIENCE AND LOVE MY WORK. I WORK HARD AND PLAY HARD AND TRY TO MOTIVATE CLIENTS TO DO THE SAME SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS.
HAVING BEEN A TEACHER, COACH, AND A POLICE OFFICER GIVES ME A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE INTO CLIENT ISSUES. I LOOK AT LIFE AS A BALANCING ACT AND TRY TO HELP CLIENTS ACHIEVE THAT HEALTHY BALANCE WITH LIFE-SKILLS THEY CAN CONTINUE TO USE ONCE OUR TIME TOGETHER IS COMPLETE. I HAVE 30+ YEARS OF COUNSELING EXPERIENCE AND LOVE MY WORK. I WORK HARD AND PLAY HARD AND TRY TO MOTIVATE CLIENTS TO DO THE SAME SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS.
![Photo of Nicole Rae Buesse, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fde18be3-7a79-4c31-8a80-248dd75c1ac2/3/320x400.jpeg)
The first step to change is deciding you are ready. Life is beautiful, but it can also be hard. If things feel out of control, you aren't reaching your goals, or you simply need someone to talk to, therapy might be for you. In my practice, I aspire to help each of my clients better understand their struggles, set goals, and begin the often difficult work of growth through an eclectic, client-centered approach that focuses on strengths and solutions and incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
The first step to change is deciding you are ready. Life is beautiful, but it can also be hard. If things feel out of control, you aren't reaching your goals, or you simply need someone to talk to, therapy might be for you. In my practice, I aspire to help each of my clients better understand their struggles, set goals, and begin the often difficult work of growth through an eclectic, client-centered approach that focuses on strengths and solutions and incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
![Photo of Amanda Umlah, LCSW, CRAADC, SEP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/826ddfba-bf95-40a5-9b9a-8a343e926ec3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Amanda Umlah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRAADC, SEP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
Sometimes you can feel like you are all alone in life. Like no one can understand the deep internal pain you are feeling and you don’t know what to do. You may feel hopeless, stuck, thinking life will never get better… This is a common theme among many of the clients who walk through my door. There is a great need for a place where they can feel safe, secure, and validated. I believe I am able to provide this for my clients. A place where you can truly feel understood, a haven where you don’t have to feel so alone. My top priority is providing individualistic compassionate care.
Sometimes you can feel like you are all alone in life. Like no one can understand the deep internal pain you are feeling and you don’t know what to do. You may feel hopeless, stuck, thinking life will never get better… This is a common theme among many of the clients who walk through my door. There is a great need for a place where they can feel safe, secure, and validated. I believe I am able to provide this for my clients. A place where you can truly feel understood, a haven where you don’t have to feel so alone. My top priority is providing individualistic compassionate care.
![Photo of Erica Rosen-McGinnis, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d427dbf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Erica Rosen-McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
I am passionate about connecting with people and providing a safe and confidential space in which you can share your hopes, dreams, and fears. I believe that each person has innate strengths and I feel honored to be able to be a part of your journey towards a more satisfying and healthy life.
I am passionate about connecting with people and providing a safe and confidential space in which you can share your hopes, dreams, and fears. I believe that each person has innate strengths and I feel honored to be able to be a part of your journey towards a more satisfying and healthy life.
![Photo of Christoffer Lowenhielm - Sandhill Counseling, PLPC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e31d1ae9-1da2-4372-859c-055922db7371/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christoffer Lowenhielm - Sandhill Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, MO 63021
I have a passion to assist you in overcoming adversity and facing your mental health concerns. Empathy, open-mindedness, and communication are my core values. My path to counseling began very young through my own personal experience with loss of life, which lead me to the path to helping others. I understand that missing our loved ones and being depressed is normal, and the key to grieving is to find a way to form a new relationship with the one we lost. In addition, through my collegiate student-athlete experience I understand the delicate balance of being a student-athlete, including the pressures that come along with it.
I have a passion to assist you in overcoming adversity and facing your mental health concerns. Empathy, open-mindedness, and communication are my core values. My path to counseling began very young through my own personal experience with loss of life, which lead me to the path to helping others. I understand that missing our loved ones and being depressed is normal, and the key to grieving is to find a way to form a new relationship with the one we lost. In addition, through my collegiate student-athlete experience I understand the delicate balance of being a student-athlete, including the pressures that come along with it.
![Photo of Salicia Mazero - Creating Your Journey, MA, LPC, ATR, CEDS-C](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/352d2aca-0025-4df8-b49f-821a3b92bdaf/2/320x400.png)
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.
![Photo of Jean Ricks-Ayer, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2c5d2cc3-8308-48af-bb8e-600830a93e42/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jean Ricks-Ayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63024
If you are interested in deepening and expanding your awareness and understanding of Self, as a means of finding a more confident pathway to your most authentic life, you're in the right place. I have a special interest and knack for working with individuals in leadership and helping positions find grounding, balance, and most importantly, self acceptance. My approach will be tailored just for you, utilizing a blend of holistic, integrative, trauma-informed approaches including Internal Family Systems (or "parts work"), somatic work, and mindfulness. You are way more than your brain-all of you should be acknowledged in therapy!
If you are interested in deepening and expanding your awareness and understanding of Self, as a means of finding a more confident pathway to your most authentic life, you're in the right place. I have a special interest and knack for working with individuals in leadership and helping positions find grounding, balance, and most importantly, self acceptance. My approach will be tailored just for you, utilizing a blend of holistic, integrative, trauma-informed approaches including Internal Family Systems (or "parts work"), somatic work, and mindfulness. You are way more than your brain-all of you should be acknowledged in therapy!
![Photo of Pornpan Am Gering, MA, LMHC, C-DBT](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/af7fd8a3-fb17-466b-a64f-f691bcb00b6f/6/320x400.jpeg)
Pornpan Am Gering
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , MA, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, MO 63011 (Online Only)
Hi There! Are you nervous and reluctant about starting therapy? The decision to seek therapy is a personal one, and it can bring up a range of emotions and uncertainties. I understand that seeking therapy can be both exciting and challenging. It takes courage to embark on a journey of self-exploration, and I want to assure you that I am here to support you every step of the way. I value your unique perspective and life experiences, and I will work collaboratively with you to tailor our therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs and goals.
Hi There! Are you nervous and reluctant about starting therapy? The decision to seek therapy is a personal one, and it can bring up a range of emotions and uncertainties. I understand that seeking therapy can be both exciting and challenging. It takes courage to embark on a journey of self-exploration, and I want to assure you that I am here to support you every step of the way. I value your unique perspective and life experiences, and I will work collaboratively with you to tailor our therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs and goals.
![Photo of Sarah Burns - Sarah Burns, LMSW, MSW, LMSW, BC-TMH, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9234596a-b57b-4fa8-af58-03bf7a53a7ac/4/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Burns, LMSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021 (Online Only)
I specialize in eating disorders, OCD, and related anxiety disorders. Has the need for control taken control over your life? Have avoidance, distraction, or other strategies you use to ease your anxiety created problems in the long run? Therapy can provide you with the tools to not only reduce your suffering, but produce a life better than you ever imagined. Working together, I will help you face irrational fears, challenge ingrained thoughts and behaviors, and find more effective ways to cope.
I specialize in eating disorders, OCD, and related anxiety disorders. Has the need for control taken control over your life? Have avoidance, distraction, or other strategies you use to ease your anxiety created problems in the long run? Therapy can provide you with the tools to not only reduce your suffering, but produce a life better than you ever imagined. Working together, I will help you face irrational fears, challenge ingrained thoughts and behaviors, and find more effective ways to cope.
![Photo of Nicole Jacobs, MA, LPC, CEDS-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/59c8e318-a875-408f-8833-90a69346d4f4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Nicole Jacobs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
Are you struggling with obsessive thoughts about food and body size? Do you feel guilty every night when you go to sleep? Overcoming disordered eating can be a daunting task on your own. I am here to help you challenge these obsessive thought patterns and live a life free from body shame and work towards normalizing food patterns. You don’t have to fight the fight alone. I believe all people deserve to have a healthy relationship with food, their body, and movement.
Are you struggling with obsessive thoughts about food and body size? Do you feel guilty every night when you go to sleep? Overcoming disordered eating can be a daunting task on your own. I am here to help you challenge these obsessive thought patterns and live a life free from body shame and work towards normalizing food patterns. You don’t have to fight the fight alone. I believe all people deserve to have a healthy relationship with food, their body, and movement.
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Allison Shipley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
Despite what's happening in the world today, our mental health is vital to helping our overall functioning! I welcome you in taking the first step to health and healing. Every person and family is unique and all can face challenges. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist am trained in Family Systems therapy, which specifically treats the family as one unit, acknowledging that all individuals' actions affect each other collectively.
Despite what's happening in the world today, our mental health is vital to helping our overall functioning! I welcome you in taking the first step to health and healing. Every person and family is unique and all can face challenges. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist am trained in Family Systems therapy, which specifically treats the family as one unit, acknowledging that all individuals' actions affect each other collectively.
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St. Louis Marriage Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, AASECT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, MO 63021
I love working with best friends who are trying to get their sexual spark back. Many of my clients have been together for years and actually get along pretty well. They have good communication, they are partnered well and they treat each other with respect. However, they struggle to want to have sex with one another. They love each other and enjoy each other's time, but they struggle to take sexual chances, try new things and have fun in the bedroom. They essentially have "friend zoned" each other. My work is to help give these couples that special nudge to make sex a priority and enjoy sex again as a team.
I love working with best friends who are trying to get their sexual spark back. Many of my clients have been together for years and actually get along pretty well. They have good communication, they are partnered well and they treat each other with respect. However, they struggle to want to have sex with one another. They love each other and enjoy each other's time, but they struggle to take sexual chances, try new things and have fun in the bedroom. They essentially have "friend zoned" each other. My work is to help give these couples that special nudge to make sex a priority and enjoy sex again as a team.
![Photo of Gina Rivera Sokolich Emdr Brainspotting Narcissist Abuse, MA, LPC, CTP, BCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1bf7e890-26ed-4008-8291-cd8fbb3890f3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Gina Rivera Sokolich Emdr Brainspotting Narcissist Abuse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CTP, BCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
Let’s talk about why you're attracted to specific types people, why you sometimes find yourself stuck in repetitive relationship patterns, and why you often hesitate to build connections even with well-intentioned people. With my help, you don't have to remain trapped in these relentless patterns. Join me for an EMDR or Brainspotting Intensive This means we have a longer session time and can do more work to get you feeling better sooner. Get so much more done in a shorter amount of time! It's time for you to feel better! Don't wait any longer, call now!
Let’s talk about why you're attracted to specific types people, why you sometimes find yourself stuck in repetitive relationship patterns, and why you often hesitate to build connections even with well-intentioned people. With my help, you don't have to remain trapped in these relentless patterns. Join me for an EMDR or Brainspotting Intensive This means we have a longer session time and can do more work to get you feeling better sooner. Get so much more done in a shorter amount of time! It's time for you to feel better! Don't wait any longer, call now!
![Photo of Jamie Heimos, M Ed, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6b999002-5991-4509-86f0-44a24d77e96b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mental wellness is just as important as our physical wellness. Whether you are trying to pinpoint your child's or teen's presenting issue, are feeling they are in a "funk" or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions or school difficulties, I would be honored to help be a guide to help find balance in your life. We all have the potential to grow and find happiness even in the midst of chaos or times of uncertainty. If you are ready to make changes in your life, I'd be happy to help guide your family.
Mental wellness is just as important as our physical wellness. Whether you are trying to pinpoint your child's or teen's presenting issue, are feeling they are in a "funk" or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions or school difficulties, I would be honored to help be a guide to help find balance in your life. We all have the potential to grow and find happiness even in the midst of chaos or times of uncertainty. If you are ready to make changes in your life, I'd be happy to help guide your family.
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