Therapists in Kirkwood, MO
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.
Throughout my career, I've worked with many people in difficult or painful situations. Many clients have dealt with issues like grief, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, job problems, shame, guilt, life decisions, substance use, chronic illness, suicidal thoughts, and trauma. Many clients are curious or working through their gender identity, sexual orientation, fetishes, kinks, swinging, sexual exploration or expression, alternative sexuality, queer issues, polyamory, ethical non monogamy, out of control sexual behavior issues, infidelity, trauma, and lifestyle situations. I work with individual clients, couples, and polycules.
Throughout my career, I've worked with many people in difficult or painful situations. Many clients have dealt with issues like grief, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, job problems, shame, guilt, life decisions, substance use, chronic illness, suicidal thoughts, and trauma. Many clients are curious or working through their gender identity, sexual orientation, fetishes, kinks, swinging, sexual exploration or expression, alternative sexuality, queer issues, polyamory, ethical non monogamy, out of control sexual behavior issues, infidelity, trauma, and lifestyle situations. I work with individual clients, couples, and polycules.
Seeking therapy for an eating disorder or food-related concern is a brave first step toward healing and I am glad you are here. I am a dedicated provisionally licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders with a strong foundation in scientific research and a passion for fostering healing. I am a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor, who holds both a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and in Psychology. I also have a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies and worked in the Eating Disorders Program at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Seeking therapy for an eating disorder or food-related concern is a brave first step toward healing and I am glad you are here. I am a dedicated provisionally licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders with a strong foundation in scientific research and a passion for fostering healing. I am a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor, who holds both a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and in Psychology. I also have a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies and worked in the Eating Disorders Program at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Peter Bogart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Specializing in adolescent, adult, and family therapy, my mission is to help you and your family live your best lives—to close the gap between your "real self" and your "ideal self". To reduce conflict. To overcome negative behavioral patterns. To gain self-awareness, emotional insights, and regulation. To help you live in alignment with your values. Whatever your goals, I'm here to help you reach them—fully, presently, and with 100% commitment to you and this process.
Specializing in adolescent, adult, and family therapy, my mission is to help you and your family live your best lives—to close the gap between your "real self" and your "ideal self". To reduce conflict. To overcome negative behavioral patterns. To gain self-awareness, emotional insights, and regulation. To help you live in alignment with your values. Whatever your goals, I'm here to help you reach them—fully, presently, and with 100% commitment to you and this process.
Kelsey Schumacher
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
I work with individuals with a variety of mental health diagnosis and concerns. Some people come to counseling to process a traumatic event, some come to talk about the stress they're experiencing at their job, and some come just to learn about why they haven't been feeling their best emotionally lately. If you feel like you could even pinpoint exactly why you feel how you do, but it just doesn't make it better, I'm the counselor for you. I don't just help you figure out why, I help you DO something with what you learn about yourself so you can move past any barriers you have.
I work with individuals with a variety of mental health diagnosis and concerns. Some people come to counseling to process a traumatic event, some come to talk about the stress they're experiencing at their job, and some come just to learn about why they haven't been feeling their best emotionally lately. If you feel like you could even pinpoint exactly why you feel how you do, but it just doesn't make it better, I'm the counselor for you. I don't just help you figure out why, I help you DO something with what you learn about yourself so you can move past any barriers you have.
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.
Amy J Stark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MDiv, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
When we are suffering in this world, there are usually patterns of suffering that have hold of us. If we confront the patterns, they can teach us. I know it takes courage to walk through the door of a therapist's office. Let me give space to face the hard stuff.
When we are suffering in this world, there are usually patterns of suffering that have hold of us. If we confront the patterns, they can teach us. I know it takes courage to walk through the door of a therapist's office. Let me give space to face the hard stuff.
Dr. Christine Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
If you are struggling with relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or other life stressors, I would like to help. Humans have a remarkable capacity to heal and transform, but we're not meant to do it alone. We can co-create a therapeutic relationship customized to fit your needs and preferences. A good therapist is a teachable therapist. I look forward to hearing about what you need and how I can best be of help. I've pursued the best clinical training available for more than 30 years so that I can bring a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise, and a variety of therapies and techniques for you to choose from.
If you are struggling with relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or other life stressors, I would like to help. Humans have a remarkable capacity to heal and transform, but we're not meant to do it alone. We can co-create a therapeutic relationship customized to fit your needs and preferences. A good therapist is a teachable therapist. I look forward to hearing about what you need and how I can best be of help. I've pursued the best clinical training available for more than 30 years so that I can bring a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise, and a variety of therapies and techniques for you to choose from.
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 believe each of us is our own best teacher, from childhood to adulthood. No one can ever know you better than you know yourself. And yet, with all the noise surrounding us in our day-to-day lives, sometimes we have difficulty finding that voice. The noise surrounding us can make it difficult to tackle the stress, anxiety, and depression we may be facing. And that noise can complicate the difficulties we have in our relationships and make it hard to heal from past experiences. As your therapist, I will create a safe and non-judgmental space where we can quiet the outside noise and you can listen to yourself.
I believe each of us is our own best teacher, from childhood to adulthood. No one can ever know you better than you know yourself. And yet, with all the noise surrounding us in our day-to-day lives, sometimes we have difficulty finding that voice. The noise surrounding us can make it difficult to tackle the stress, anxiety, and depression we may be facing. And that noise can complicate the difficulties we have in our relationships and make it hard to heal from past experiences. As your therapist, I will create a safe and non-judgmental space where we can quiet the outside noise and you can listen to yourself.
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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Hi, this is Deb Wren. I understand that you have many options on this platform, but I believe I offer a unique and fresh perspective on various situations. Whether you're constantly arguing 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 can help you learn new coping skills and maintain a positive outlook on your present and future. In my sessions, I am very engaging. I don't just listen and paraphrase what my clients express, I love adding humor and providing my clients with a sense of ease.
Hi, this is Deb Wren. I understand that you have many options on this platform, but I believe I offer a unique and fresh perspective on various situations. Whether you're constantly arguing 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 can help you learn new coping skills and maintain a positive outlook on your present and future. In my sessions, I am very engaging. I don't just listen and paraphrase what my clients express, I love adding humor and providing my clients with a sense of ease.
You're ready to enact real change in your life and just need the help to make it happen. Or you're experiencing major life changes and need support getting through it. With trust and mutual respect we will find common ground to help you feel secure in sharing your struggles and fears. I use a strengths-based perspective to help clients recognize their unique potential and identify changes in their control. I possess unique abilities to connect and engage all age levels and partner with clients ages 14+.
You're ready to enact real change in your life and just need the help to make it happen. Or you're experiencing major life changes and need support getting through it. With trust and mutual respect we will find common ground to help you feel secure in sharing your struggles and fears. I use a strengths-based perspective to help clients recognize their unique potential and identify changes in their control. I possess unique abilities to connect and engage all age levels and partner with clients ages 14+.
Ashley Menard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Not accepting new clients at this time. Abundant Minds is here to help you restore a sense of empowerment in your life. In our therapeutic healing approach of connecting the mind and body, you can establish a warrior mindset that allows you to feel a greater sense of balance, strength, and flexibility through life.
Not accepting new clients at this time. Abundant Minds is here to help you restore a sense of empowerment in your life. In our therapeutic healing approach of connecting the mind and body, you can establish a warrior mindset that allows you to feel a greater sense of balance, strength, and flexibility through life.
My goal is to help an individual or family get past the feelings of anxiety, depression, frustration, aggravation, and the complexities in life that are holding them back from living longer and more meaningful lives. This could be accomplished by either resolving the problem or issue that is tormenting the person or family, or finding out better ways to live with it. Although there cannot always be total resolution over life’s problems or issues, given the right treatment plan we have worked on together, inner peace can be achieved.
My goal is to help an individual or family get past the feelings of anxiety, depression, frustration, aggravation, and the complexities in life that are holding them back from living longer and more meaningful lives. This could be accomplished by either resolving the problem or issue that is tormenting the person or family, or finding out better ways to live with it. Although there cannot always be total resolution over life’s problems or issues, given the right treatment plan we have worked on together, inner peace can be achieved.
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.
Caroline Bartley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
When a person grows up without the necessary attention from their caregivers, they may struggle sustaining positive relationships later in life. I see clients who are interested in changing their relationships to their loved ones, themselves, and their problems so that they may embrace the full potential of their best self. If you are looking for a therapist who is genuine, empathetic, and inquisitive, you have found the right match in me. My approach to therapy is grounded in humanitarian values, and I believe in treating my clients as a whole rather than a diagnosis.
When a person grows up without the necessary attention from their caregivers, they may struggle sustaining positive relationships later in life. I see clients who are interested in changing their relationships to their loved ones, themselves, and their problems so that they may embrace the full potential of their best self. If you are looking for a therapist who is genuine, empathetic, and inquisitive, you have found the right match in me. My approach to therapy is grounded in humanitarian values, and I believe in treating my clients as a whole rather than a diagnosis.
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.
I have over 16 years of experience working extensively with children, adolescents and adults. I utilize a person-centered, cognitive behavioral approach and believe that personal development ultimately depends upon self-acceptance, love and the ability to achieve clarity of mind. My work is centered on helping people navigate this journey.
I have over 16 years of experience working extensively with children, adolescents and adults. I utilize a person-centered, cognitive behavioral approach and believe that personal development ultimately depends upon self-acceptance, love and the ability to achieve clarity of mind. My work is centered on helping people navigate this journey.
Are you achieving your goals and truly living your best life? If you answered yes, then you have discovered a secret that many often spend a lifetime trying to find. If you answered no to that question or just aren’t sure, then you are not alone! The truth is we all struggle with something whether it be mental, physical or combination of both. The issue is when those struggles become a focal point in our life which prevents us from focusing on our purpose and achieving joy and happiness. I'll help you identify ways to resolve those struggles/find solutions so you can live a life you are truly happy with!
Are you achieving your goals and truly living your best life? If you answered yes, then you have discovered a secret that many often spend a lifetime trying to find. If you answered no to that question or just aren’t sure, then you are not alone! The truth is we all struggle with something whether it be mental, physical or combination of both. The issue is when those struggles become a focal point in our life which prevents us from focusing on our purpose and achieving joy and happiness. I'll help you identify ways to resolve those struggles/find solutions so you can live a life you are truly happy with!
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Number of Therapists in Kirkwood, MO
200+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in Kirkwood, MO who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Stress |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 66% | Aetna |
| 62% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Kirkwood, MO see their clients
| 88% | In Person and Online | |
| 12% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |