Depression Therapists in Kirkwood, MO
Dena DiStefano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I have extensive experience treating relationship issues, anxiety, depression, family conflict, couples issues, and divorce.
Everyone is on a continuous journey of self-discovery and personal development. I believe that each of us has the tools inside of us to overcome the many obstacles that life throws our way. My approach to therapy is very open, empathetic, direct and collaborative. We will identify strengths, build upon them while challenging faulty thinking patterns and learn new coping skills, including healthy communication patterns and problem solving while exploring new ideas. We will work together to identify personalized goals and develop a treatment plan to successfully work towards meeting them.
I have extensive experience treating relationship issues, anxiety, depression, family conflict, couples issues, and divorce.
Everyone is on a continuous journey of self-discovery and personal development. I believe that each of us has the tools inside of us to overcome the many obstacles that life throws our way. My approach to therapy is very open, empathetic, direct and collaborative. We will identify strengths, build upon them while challenging faulty thinking patterns and learn new coping skills, including healthy communication patterns and problem solving while exploring new ideas. We will work together to identify personalized goals and develop a treatment plan to successfully work towards meeting them.
I work with a variety of issues which include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and behavioral or relationship issues.
Sometimes life gets uncomfortable, and there may be days where it feels like you expend all of your energy just getting through the day. I will work with you to not only ‘look back’ at the choices, events or biological factors that may have caused the current distress or situation, but also gently guide you to a place of personal change and healing.
I work with a variety of issues which include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and behavioral or relationship issues.
Sometimes life gets uncomfortable, and there may be days where it feels like you expend all of your energy just getting through the day. I will work with you to not only ‘look back’ at the choices, events or biological factors that may have caused the current distress or situation, but also gently guide you to a place of personal change and healing.
M. Kathleen Blanchard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I specialize in mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, learning disabilities, physical disabilities (including sudden onset), hearing loss, stress management, divorce and employment-related issues, including career changes and job loss.
I specialize in mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, learning disabilities, physical disabilities (including sudden onset), hearing loss, stress management, divorce and employment-related issues, including career changes and job loss.
Janis Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with your life and circumstances that you feel anxious or depressed? Or have you experienced something in your life that you cannot get over or get through and it is still affecting you and the way you want to live? Life can be challenging and sometimes you need someone objective to talk to. Someone who will not judge you or tell you what you should do. You have goals and dreams to achieve. You also want to be at peace with yourself and live a contented, fulfilling life.
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with your life and circumstances that you feel anxious or depressed? Or have you experienced something in your life that you cannot get over or get through and it is still affecting you and the way you want to live? Life can be challenging and sometimes you need someone objective to talk to. Someone who will not judge you or tell you what you should do. You have goals and dreams to achieve. You also want to be at peace with yourself and live a contented, fulfilling life.
Elephant Rock Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Welcome to Elephant Rock Counseling - we have recently added an experienced female therapists who still has some availability for NEW CLIENTS. The majority of our therapists work with Adults & Adolescents - we can assist with important life goals and help you find more adaptive coping skills working through challenging obstacles that usually lead one to therapy. Areas of speciality include: Motivational Interviewing for Addiction, Behavioral Activation for Depression, Acceptance and Commitment Trauma Focused Therapy for Anxiety, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Suicidal & Self-Harm Behaviors.
Welcome to Elephant Rock Counseling - we have recently added an experienced female therapists who still has some availability for NEW CLIENTS. The majority of our therapists work with Adults & Adolescents - we can assist with important life goals and help you find more adaptive coping skills working through challenging obstacles that usually lead one to therapy. Areas of speciality include: Motivational Interviewing for Addiction, Behavioral Activation for Depression, Acceptance and Commitment Trauma Focused Therapy for Anxiety, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Suicidal & Self-Harm Behaviors.
Tracey Sue Pearson-Heaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
When feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious, or when recovering from trauma, finding a therapist who can quietly listen is very important. As a therapist with 14 years experience I know how to use therapeutic methods to help clients cope with their mental health. I have successfully treated clients asking for help coping with depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma and individuals who have suffered a head injury enjoy life again. However, I believe it is my calm and quiet nature along with my ability to listen which creates the best environment for healing.
When feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious, or when recovering from trauma, finding a therapist who can quietly listen is very important. As a therapist with 14 years experience I know how to use therapeutic methods to help clients cope with their mental health. I have successfully treated clients asking for help coping with depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma and individuals who have suffered a head injury enjoy life again. However, I believe it is my calm and quiet nature along with my ability to listen which creates the best environment for healing.
Lainie Barron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC , LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Waitlist for new clients
I help clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma/PTSD, life stressors, as well as codependency concerns.
Hello there! Often taking the first step to decide to go to therapy is a big decision and I am here to help you and walk beside you in your path towards working to address your concerns. I work with adolescents and adults with concerns ranging from current life issues, relationship issues, or ongoing lifelong issues. I offer openness and collaboration to those I work with and see therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and therapist.
I help clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma/PTSD, life stressors, as well as codependency concerns.
Hello there! Often taking the first step to decide to go to therapy is a big decision and I am here to help you and walk beside you in your path towards working to address your concerns. I work with adolescents and adults with concerns ranging from current life issues, relationship issues, or ongoing lifelong issues. I offer openness and collaboration to those I work with and see therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and therapist.
Becky Heck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Online Only)
Sometimes we all feel a little bit broken, we can get so caught up in what's going wrong or what's not working. Sometimes life get's hard, too much stress at home or work, relationship issues, grief and loss, addiction, depression, anxiety or feeling like we have just lost our way. No matter what is going on, you have taken that first step and you have come to the right place.
Sometimes we all feel a little bit broken, we can get so caught up in what's going wrong or what's not working. Sometimes life get's hard, too much stress at home or work, relationship issues, grief and loss, addiction, depression, anxiety or feeling like we have just lost our way. No matter what is going on, you have taken that first step and you have come to the right place.
If your child is hurting, imagine a life where hope enters in, allowing pain to heal, so both you and your child can begin to feel whole again. With a strong background in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and adolescent depression and anxiety, I work with children, teens, adults and parents. I offer a client-centered, strength-based, philosophy. Together we work to quiet the mind, uncover resiliency & provide hope for healing. It is my privilege to walk beside one who is struggling. I aim to provide an affirming space for all, allowing them to once again uncover their inner strengths, unique gifts and the capacity to thrive.
If your child is hurting, imagine a life where hope enters in, allowing pain to heal, so both you and your child can begin to feel whole again. With a strong background in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and adolescent depression and anxiety, I work with children, teens, adults and parents. I offer a client-centered, strength-based, philosophy. Together we work to quiet the mind, uncover resiliency & provide hope for healing. It is my privilege to walk beside one who is struggling. I aim to provide an affirming space for all, allowing them to once again uncover their inner strengths, unique gifts and the capacity to thrive.
Katie Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked extensively with children, teens, adults, and families dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma, parenting issues, relationship problems, and more.
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 have worked extensively with children, teens, adults, and families dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma, parenting issues, relationship problems, and more.
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.
My general approach with working with clients for over 20 years is highly individualized, relational and strengthen based. I believe most clients simply need an environment to communicate, process feelings and gain insight in order to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I offer individual therapy for adolescents, adults and family therapy. My passion has always been treating eating disorders and the underlying causes such as depression and anxiety. Another clinical passion and area of focus has been assisting women and mothers with identity development and navigating life transitions.
My general approach with working with clients for over 20 years is highly individualized, relational and strengthen based. I believe most clients simply need an environment to communicate, process feelings and gain insight in order to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I offer individual therapy for adolescents, adults and family therapy. My passion has always been treating eating disorders and the underlying causes such as depression and anxiety. Another clinical passion and area of focus has been assisting women and mothers with identity development and navigating life transitions.
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I believe in providing a safe space for my clients to work towards their goals. By providing a safe space to open up about vulnerable topics my goal is to assist you in learning how to challenge maladaptive coping strategies and replace them with adaptive ones. In counseling the process to work towards change can be scary and difficult and that is why my number one goal as a therapist is providing a safe and inviting space to open up.I believe in using a person-centered approach, which means allowing you to guide the sessions. I have found that allowing you to build rapport and work towards your goals it fosters the most change.
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I believe in providing a safe space for my clients to work towards their goals. By providing a safe space to open up about vulnerable topics my goal is to assist you in learning how to challenge maladaptive coping strategies and replace them with adaptive ones. In counseling the process to work towards change can be scary and difficult and that is why my number one goal as a therapist is providing a safe and inviting space to open up.I believe in using a person-centered approach, which means allowing you to guide the sessions. I have found that allowing you to build rapport and work towards your goals it fosters the most change.
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.
I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, worry, and individuals who are struggling with self esteem.
Hello! Are you feeling stressed, worried, or down and need to talk? I would love to get to know you, listen, and help. I am a person centered, goal driven counselor who leads with an empathetic, warm and supportive approach. My goal is to help you work through your difficult situation with a positive and non-judgmental perspective on the situation. I have a passion for working with young adults transitioning to work or college, working with adults balancing work and home life and working with individuals with disabilities to help maintain employment.
I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, worry, and individuals who are struggling with self esteem.
Hello! Are you feeling stressed, worried, or down and need to talk? I would love to get to know you, listen, and help. I am a person centered, goal driven counselor who leads with an empathetic, warm and supportive approach. My goal is to help you work through your difficult situation with a positive and non-judgmental perspective on the situation. I have a passion for working with young adults transitioning to work or college, working with adults balancing work and home life and working with individuals with disabilities to help maintain employment.
Ellen Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience working with individuals and families, I take a client-led approach to counseling that is tailored to each person's unique needs and goals. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, life transitions, trauma, relationship concerns, and grief/loss. I enjoy working with both adults and adolescents, building a supportive therapeutic relationship.
With over a decade of experience working with individuals and families, I take a client-led approach to counseling that is tailored to each person's unique needs and goals. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, life transitions, trauma, relationship concerns, and grief/loss. I enjoy working with both adults and adolescents, building a supportive therapeutic relationship.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and grief as well as other mental health challenges.
When you think of a well-rounded individual, the first thing you may think about is someone who is happy with their life and rolls with whatever life brings them. More often than not these days life has had some pitfalls. There is no reason to be ashamed.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and grief as well as other mental health challenges.
When you think of a well-rounded individual, the first thing you may think about is someone who is happy with their life and rolls with whatever life brings them. More often than not these days life has had some pitfalls. There is no reason to be ashamed.
Sarah F Coffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Specializations: Women, female youth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship conflict, family conflict, trauma, sexual identity, postpartum depression, birth trauma, pregnancy & infant loss, emotional eating, health issues and self-injury.
Focused on women and female youth, Sarah's practice offers therapy for individuals, families and groups, within a safe and nurturing environment. This strong therapeutic alliance affords clients the comfort in which to develop greater self-awareness, heal from past traumas, and learn to cope with present difficulties. Along with her full-time private practice, Sarah is an Adjunct Professor at Washington University Brown School, where she received her graduate degree, and maintains an active presence in the community as a private doula and as the Missouri Co-Coordinator for Postpartum Support International.
Specializations: Women, female youth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship conflict, family conflict, trauma, sexual identity, postpartum depression, birth trauma, pregnancy & infant loss, emotional eating, health issues and self-injury.
Focused on women and female youth, Sarah's practice offers therapy for individuals, families and groups, within a safe and nurturing environment. This strong therapeutic alliance affords clients the comfort in which to develop greater self-awareness, heal from past traumas, and learn to cope with present difficulties. Along with her full-time private practice, Sarah is an Adjunct Professor at Washington University Brown School, where she received her graduate degree, and maintains an active presence in the community as a private doula and as the Missouri Co-Coordinator for Postpartum Support International.
Dr. Virginia Eades
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
With 30 plus years of experience Dr. Eades offer a safe, warm and caring environment so that you feel comfortable and at ease. Although primarily a cognitive behavioral therapist, she uses various forms of therapy to help her clients achieve their goals. Her major desire Is to help her clients achieve a sense of satisfaction within their selves and their relationships. She has a proven track record of improving marital relationships and overcoming depression and anxiety disorders.
With 30 plus years of experience Dr. Eades offer a safe, warm and caring environment so that you feel comfortable and at ease. Although primarily a cognitive behavioral therapist, she uses various forms of therapy to help her clients achieve their goals. Her major desire Is to help her clients achieve a sense of satisfaction within their selves and their relationships. She has a proven track record of improving marital relationships and overcoming depression and anxiety disorders.
Andy Conrad
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Thank you for considering me as your counselor. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Additionally, I am a burden, humorous, annoying, musical, incorrect, artistic, wise, slow, and energetic. I welcome you to come in and allow us to accept our true nature, together. I take what I do seriously, but I don’t take myself seriously. I specialize in serving individuals suffering from obsessions and compulsions, anxiety-related issues, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), depression and emotional dysregulation, and existential dilemmas.
Thank you for considering me as your counselor. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Additionally, I am a burden, humorous, annoying, musical, incorrect, artistic, wise, slow, and energetic. I welcome you to come in and allow us to accept our true nature, together. I take what I do seriously, but I don’t take myself seriously. I specialize in serving individuals suffering from obsessions and compulsions, anxiety-related issues, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), depression and emotional dysregulation, and existential dilemmas.
Solutions for Wellbeing, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCDP-D, MARS
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Online Only)
I have over 15 years of experience working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, major-life set-backs, stress-related concerns, and substance use concerns.
Our lives can get very busy--making it hard to find time for counseling. I provide counseling via Telehealth and offer convenient evening and weekend time slots. Life can sometimes “knock our socks off”—I focus on helping clients get back on track and thriving again. Together, we develop a step-by-step plan to identify the problem, explore possible solutions, and develop strategies to move forward. We will explore the things that are getting in the way of you feeling your best self.
I have over 15 years of experience working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, major-life set-backs, stress-related concerns, and substance use concerns.
Our lives can get very busy--making it hard to find time for counseling. I provide counseling via Telehealth and offer convenient evening and weekend time slots. Life can sometimes “knock our socks off”—I focus on helping clients get back on track and thriving again. Together, we develop a step-by-step plan to identify the problem, explore possible solutions, and develop strategies to move forward. We will explore the things that are getting in the way of you feeling your best self.
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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.