Depression Therapists in Fenton, MO
My interests are working with individuals who are experiencing, trauma, grief, depression and anxiety.
I have a great interest in helping others with their daily life, their mental health and their relationships. I believe a therapist can be the objective support person that all people could use. I believe that no one can do it alone.
My interests are working with individuals who are experiencing, trauma, grief, depression and anxiety.
I have a great interest in helping others with their daily life, their mental health and their relationships. I believe a therapist can be the objective support person that all people could use. I believe that no one can do it alone.
Are you overwhelmed with parenting responsibilities or job stress? Is depression or anxiety keeping you from enjoying life? Are relationships or grief keeping you from moving forward? Are you eating or injuring yourself to cope with life's challenges? If so, I can offer a safe place to process these experiences and increase your ability to cope.
I prefer a practical approach and frequently use solution focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and rational emotive behavioral therapy. I use homework assignments and psycho-educational techniques when appropriate.
Are you overwhelmed with parenting responsibilities or job stress? Is depression or anxiety keeping you from enjoying life? Are relationships or grief keeping you from moving forward? Are you eating or injuring yourself to cope with life's challenges? If so, I can offer a safe place to process these experiences and increase your ability to cope.
I prefer a practical approach and frequently use solution focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and rational emotive behavioral therapy. I use homework assignments and psycho-educational techniques when appropriate.
My clients have seen positive, long-lasting results with such issues as anxiety, stress, depression, codependency, relationships, abuse, traumatic events, childhood issues, grief and loss, self-worth, women's issues, and marriage and family dynamics.
It is my passion to help clients experience restoration and refreshment for empowerment of spirit, soul, and body. Let your journey to healing and wholeness be guided by a counselor with wisdom and compassion. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of counseling specialties.
My clients have seen positive, long-lasting results with such issues as anxiety, stress, depression, codependency, relationships, abuse, traumatic events, childhood issues, grief and loss, self-worth, women's issues, and marriage and family dynamics.
It is my passion to help clients experience restoration and refreshment for empowerment of spirit, soul, and body. Let your journey to healing and wholeness be guided by a counselor with wisdom and compassion. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of counseling specialties.
Melissa Timmermann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fenton, MO 63026
You are allowed to take care of yourself and be your first priority. You don't have to wait until you're struggling, exhausted or burnt out to tend to your wellbeing. Self care is a prevention strategy. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, shame, anger or trauma that effects your health or relationships. Lets spark change in a safe space by healing wounds, uncovering patterns that no longer serve you, and explore how history impacts the present. You have the ability to adjust the lens through which you view the world and yourself. Your life challenges are opportunities for growth and learning.
You are allowed to take care of yourself and be your first priority. You don't have to wait until you're struggling, exhausted or burnt out to tend to your wellbeing. Self care is a prevention strategy. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, shame, anger or trauma that effects your health or relationships. Lets spark change in a safe space by healing wounds, uncovering patterns that no longer serve you, and explore how history impacts the present. You have the ability to adjust the lens through which you view the world and yourself. Your life challenges are opportunities for growth and learning.
Whether you are feeling frustration, anger, depression, anxiety or overwhelmed, I am here to walk beside you and help you make the decisions that best support your path.
Feeling overwhelmed or that you are ready to make changes in your life? Maybe you are trying to decide if therapy is right for you or if you can confide in someone without feeling judged. You might feel like you can’t get control of your thoughts and emotions, and you don’t know how to ask for help. Maybe you don’t know where to start. Understand that you are not alone. I am here for you and will not judge you.
Whether you are feeling frustration, anger, depression, anxiety or overwhelmed, I am here to walk beside you and help you make the decisions that best support your path.
Feeling overwhelmed or that you are ready to make changes in your life? Maybe you are trying to decide if therapy is right for you or if you can confide in someone without feeling judged. You might feel like you can’t get control of your thoughts and emotions, and you don’t know how to ask for help. Maybe you don’t know where to start. Understand that you are not alone. I am here for you and will not judge you.
I am passionate about working with individuals who are seeking to reconnect with themselves and grow their resiliency, especially if they are experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma. I also work with children and their families to build a toolbox of healthy coping skills, self-confidence, and self-compassion to overcome anxiety, behavioral challenges, bullying, or trauma. As a companion along your journey, I am here to assist you in navigating life's challenges, embracing self-acceptance and compassion, and celebrating your growth and reconnection to yourself!
I am passionate about working with individuals who are seeking to reconnect with themselves and grow their resiliency, especially if they are experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma. I also work with children and their families to build a toolbox of healthy coping skills, self-confidence, and self-compassion to overcome anxiety, behavioral challenges, bullying, or trauma. As a companion along your journey, I am here to assist you in navigating life's challenges, embracing self-acceptance and compassion, and celebrating your growth and reconnection to yourself!
Michelle R Manuel-Terry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fenton, MO 63026
If you struggle with, depression, anxiety, frustration, or anger issues. If you find yourself a victim of your circumstances, and you want to give up please don't! Do you believe nothing can change for you? Stop that thinking, because that's a lie! Life is a journey. If you have given up today is the day you restart your journey. Health in any form is not a destination because no one can be perfected in the natural. However, you can become comfortable and satisfied with the journey you are on and learn skills to propel yourself forward.
If you struggle with, depression, anxiety, frustration, or anger issues. If you find yourself a victim of your circumstances, and you want to give up please don't! Do you believe nothing can change for you? Stop that thinking, because that's a lie! Life is a journey. If you have given up today is the day you restart your journey. Health in any form is not a destination because no one can be perfected in the natural. However, you can become comfortable and satisfied with the journey you are on and learn skills to propel yourself forward.
Erin Elizabeth Chilson-Available Friday Evenings And Saturdays
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fenton, MO 63026
My name is Erin Chilson, and I have my Master’s degree in counseling from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis. I have been providing mental health treatment to adults, children, couples, and groups, dealing with anxiety, depression, crisis situations, childhood disorders, autism, ADD/ADHD, relationship issues, anger management and more. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral approaches. I feel that it is important to work with clients by creating a safe, positive, and trusting environment, in order for the client to be heard and to feel validated. I look forward to meeting with you.
My name is Erin Chilson, and I have my Master’s degree in counseling from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis. I have been providing mental health treatment to adults, children, couples, and groups, dealing with anxiety, depression, crisis situations, childhood disorders, autism, ADD/ADHD, relationship issues, anger management and more. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral approaches. I feel that it is important to work with clients by creating a safe, positive, and trusting environment, in order for the client to be heard and to feel validated. I look forward to meeting with you.
Angela Lovett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fenton, MO 63099
My background is in treating clients with trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and relationship issues.
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.
My background is in treating clients with trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and relationship issues.
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.
I work with clients challenged with chronic illness; clients living with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic stress and/or anger management issues; with domestic abuse and family members suffering because of a loved ones' addiction.
With my nursing and social work background I offer a unique understanding working with clients. Using both my counseling and medical knowledge and expertise, I teach clients how to care for themselves emotionally and physically, using their strengths and talents and letting go of habits that are no longer helpful for them. I work with individuals ages 14 and older and couples who are struggling through a difficult time or have been struggling their whole life. There are answers to your concerns. I can help you find those answers that will work for you.
I work with clients challenged with chronic illness; clients living with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic stress and/or anger management issues; with domestic abuse and family members suffering because of a loved ones' addiction.
With my nursing and social work background I offer a unique understanding working with clients. Using both my counseling and medical knowledge and expertise, I teach clients how to care for themselves emotionally and physically, using their strengths and talents and letting go of habits that are no longer helpful for them. I work with individuals ages 14 and older and couples who are struggling through a difficult time or have been struggling their whole life. There are answers to your concerns. I can help you find those answers that will work for you.
I specialize in younger adults and teens who are working on their anxiety, depression and self discovery/acceptance.
I look forward to helping my clients develop the skills they need to improve their life for the better. I encourage my clients to dig deep into their own meaning of life and what their purpose is.
I specialize in younger adults and teens who are working on their anxiety, depression and self discovery/acceptance.
I look forward to helping my clients develop the skills they need to improve their life for the better. I encourage my clients to dig deep into their own meaning of life and what their purpose is.
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Fenton, MO 63026
Children, teens and young adults that have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression often have difficulty coping with everyday stressors. School, work and everyday life can be overwhelming whether you are in kindergarten, high school or beyond. By developing healthy interpersonal boundaries, self-esteem and appropriate coping skills they can experience the world around them with confidence and resilience. I will create a genuine therapeutic relationship that will allow me to meet them where they are and provide the additional support, they need to lead successful lives.
Children, teens and young adults that have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression often have difficulty coping with everyday stressors. School, work and everyday life can be overwhelming whether you are in kindergarten, high school or beyond. By developing healthy interpersonal boundaries, self-esteem and appropriate coping skills they can experience the world around them with confidence and resilience. I will create a genuine therapeutic relationship that will allow me to meet them where they are and provide the additional support, they need to lead successful lives.
Jeff Creamer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fenton, MO 63026 (Online Only)
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal development, I am here to support you on your journey.
As a counselor my primary focus is on you, the client. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step towards personal growth and healing. My goal is to provide a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges without judgment. With a background in both inpatient and outpatient counseling settings, I have gained valuable experience in helping individuals facing a wide range of mental health issues. I am passionate about tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs and goals.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal development, I am here to support you on your journey.
As a counselor my primary focus is on you, the client. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step towards personal growth and healing. My goal is to provide a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges without judgment. With a background in both inpatient and outpatient counseling settings, I have gained valuable experience in helping individuals facing a wide range of mental health issues. I am passionate about tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs and goals.
Whether navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, my goal is to collaborate with clients, offering guidance and tools to enhance coping strategies and promote positive change.
Now, more than ever, people are struggling with the day-to-day battles and frustrations of life which can leave them feeling defeated and exhausted. You can learn to take back control and live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. My ideal client is someone who is ready to engage in a collaborative journey towards healing and personal growth. I work best with individuals who are open to self-reflection, eager to explore their emotions and experiences, and motivated to make positive changes in their lives.
Whether navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, my goal is to collaborate with clients, offering guidance and tools to enhance coping strategies and promote positive change.
Now, more than ever, people are struggling with the day-to-day battles and frustrations of life which can leave them feeling defeated and exhausted. You can learn to take back control and live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. My ideal client is someone who is ready to engage in a collaborative journey towards healing and personal growth. I work best with individuals who are open to self-reflection, eager to explore their emotions and experiences, and motivated to make positive changes in their lives.
Leah Johansen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fenton, MO 63026
Now accepting new clients: adults, adolescents, and teens! You're in the right place if you're struggling with depression, anxiety, your relationship with food and body image. From a Health At Every Size approach, we can work together to create space for your complicated experiences and emotions. Maybe you have trouble looking at pictures of yourself or don’t want to try new things you might enjoy because of your body size or fear. You might think the only way to happiness is to exist in a different or smaller body. You probably learned these messages when you were very young - and you're ready for change.
Now accepting new clients: adults, adolescents, and teens! You're in the right place if you're struggling with depression, anxiety, your relationship with food and body image. From a Health At Every Size approach, we can work together to create space for your complicated experiences and emotions. Maybe you have trouble looking at pictures of yourself or don’t want to try new things you might enjoy because of your body size or fear. You might think the only way to happiness is to exist in a different or smaller body. You probably learned these messages when you were very young - and you're ready for change.
Jennifer Candice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fenton, MO 63026
Waitlist for new clients
Serious and chronic illness, difficult life transitions, or the profound grief you experience with the loss of a loved one – it can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, angry, confused, isolated, and lost. A lot of the time, we acclimate and move right along, but other times, it throws us completely off course. When the unthinkable happens to you, how do you get to a place where you feel safe, content, and at peace? Whatever your therapeutic goals may be, you deserve to feel heard, understood, and validated.
Serious and chronic illness, difficult life transitions, or the profound grief you experience with the loss of a loved one – it can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, angry, confused, isolated, and lost. A lot of the time, we acclimate and move right along, but other times, it throws us completely off course. When the unthinkable happens to you, how do you get to a place where you feel safe, content, and at peace? Whatever your therapeutic goals may be, you deserve to feel heard, understood, and validated.
I specialize in providing support to individuals coping with chronic illness and associated conditions such as insomnia and chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity exploration/self awareness, self esteem, and stress related to work burnout, secondary trauma and professional and personal caregiving.
Often life events and personal stress can lead us to a point of pain, feeling that we have no control over the course of our lives or meaningful ways to cope. I would love to assist you with identifying personal strengths that will increase your ability to negotiate difficult emotions, stressors and life events. I will encourage you to grow, develop resilience and explore new ways of experiencing the world with a curious, thoughtful mindset. This curiosity leads to an increasing awareness of yourself, your needs and solutions for challenging issues.
I specialize in providing support to individuals coping with chronic illness and associated conditions such as insomnia and chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity exploration/self awareness, self esteem, and stress related to work burnout, secondary trauma and professional and personal caregiving.
Often life events and personal stress can lead us to a point of pain, feeling that we have no control over the course of our lives or meaningful ways to cope. I would love to assist you with identifying personal strengths that will increase your ability to negotiate difficult emotions, stressors and life events. I will encourage you to grow, develop resilience and explore new ways of experiencing the world with a curious, thoughtful mindset. This curiosity leads to an increasing awareness of yourself, your needs and solutions for challenging issues.
SSM Health Behavioral Health at St. Clare Hospital
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fenton, MO 63026
SSM Health Behavioral Health offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), specifically designed for young people struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral problems. Our Youth and Family IOP aims to help teens reduce symptoms through developing skills to promote self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Our team understands the complexity of mental and behavioral issues and we believe it’s imperative to take a comprehensive approach to caring for each person to strengthen the whole family system.
SSM Health Behavioral Health offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), specifically designed for young people struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral problems. Our Youth and Family IOP aims to help teens reduce symptoms through developing skills to promote self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Our team understands the complexity of mental and behavioral issues and we believe it’s imperative to take a comprehensive approach to caring for each person to strengthen the whole family system.
Much of humanity struggles with a level of suffering that takes place as a result of over-identifying with the mind. Often this can make us feel that we are powerless to our hard-wired patterns, chronic and pervasive emotional states, addictions, and self-sabotaging behaviors. True peace and change are available to you when you begin to understand how the brain and body work, and how they become stuck in states that do not serve you. My philosophy is that we must understand how our brains and bodies work in order to move them in the right direction.
Much of humanity struggles with a level of suffering that takes place as a result of over-identifying with the mind. Often this can make us feel that we are powerless to our hard-wired patterns, chronic and pervasive emotional states, addictions, and self-sabotaging behaviors. True peace and change are available to you when you begin to understand how the brain and body work, and how they become stuck in states that do not serve you. My philosophy is that we must understand how our brains and bodies work in order to move them in the right direction.
Herzog-Borowiak Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NAMP, NCC
Verified Verified
Fenton, MO 63026
Congratulations you took the first step in becoming a healthier you.! I have a personal mission of helping people reach their highest potential! I am an experienced therapist, educator, counselor, school psychologist, and advocate with 30+ years experience in the helping field. My counseling services are provided to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a wide spectrum of issues. I will support you as you process feelings, face difficult decisions, talk through available options, strengthen your current relationships, learn cognitive behavioral techniques and develop coping strategies! Through this process you will learn ways to reach your highest potential.
Congratulations you took the first step in becoming a healthier you.! I have a personal mission of helping people reach their highest potential! I am an experienced therapist, educator, counselor, school psychologist, and advocate with 30+ years experience in the helping field. My counseling services are provided to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a wide spectrum of issues. I will support you as you process feelings, face difficult decisions, talk through available options, strengthen your current relationships, learn cognitive behavioral techniques and develop coping strategies! Through this process you will learn ways to reach your highest potential.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.