Transgender Therapists in Maryland Heights, MO
Beth Volkman is a Licensed Clinical Counselor in the states of Missouri and Illinois. She graduated from Missouri State University in 1993 with a Bachelors of Science in Child and Family Development and from Central Missouri State University in 1997 with a Masters of Counseling. Beth has been in practice for over 20 years. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking her dog and gardening.
Beth Volkman is a Licensed Clinical Counselor in the states of Missouri and Illinois. She graduated from Missouri State University in 1993 with a Bachelors of Science in Child and Family Development and from Central Missouri State University in 1997 with a Masters of Counseling. Beth has been in practice for over 20 years. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking her dog and gardening.
M. Brett Woosley, LCSW M. Brett Woosley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has been practicing since 1992. He has an M.S. in Counseling from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and Certification from the Menninger Marriage and Family institute. M. Brett believes in a humanistic, collaborative philosophy informed by IFS, CBT, ACT, and systems approaches. In his spare time, M. Brett enjoys pro Sports, music/theater, golf, and motorcycle riding.
M. Brett Woosley, LCSW M. Brett Woosley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has been practicing since 1992. He has an M.S. in Counseling from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and Certification from the Menninger Marriage and Family institute. M. Brett believes in a humanistic, collaborative philosophy informed by IFS, CBT, ACT, and systems approaches. In his spare time, M. Brett enjoys pro Sports, music/theater, golf, and motorcycle riding.
Ada Williams, LPC, is dedicated to helping individuals navigate through life’s challenges with compassion and expertise. At LifeStance Health in Missouri, Ada offers therapy services to clients of all ages, from children to seniors, across diverse populations. Ada specializes in trauma-informed care, drawing from over 8 years of experience in community-based and school-based settings. Her extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy equips her to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues.
Ada Williams, LPC, is dedicated to helping individuals navigate through life’s challenges with compassion and expertise. At LifeStance Health in Missouri, Ada offers therapy services to clients of all ages, from children to seniors, across diverse populations. Ada specializes in trauma-informed care, drawing from over 8 years of experience in community-based and school-based settings. Her extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy equips her to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues.
Angie Eschbacher, MA LPC graduated from Lindenwood University with a bachelors in Psychology and a master’s degree in Professional Counseling. Angie has experience in Intake & Evaluation and experience working with children and adults in group therapy in the Intensive Outpatient Program. Angie takes a client-centered approach to fit the needs of the individual, integrating solution focused, cognitive-behavioral models, and mindfulness-based techniques to help manage anxiety, depression, bullying, anger, stress management, life transitions, and substance abuse in a non-judgmental environment.
Angie Eschbacher, MA LPC graduated from Lindenwood University with a bachelors in Psychology and a master’s degree in Professional Counseling. Angie has experience in Intake & Evaluation and experience working with children and adults in group therapy in the Intensive Outpatient Program. Angie takes a client-centered approach to fit the needs of the individual, integrating solution focused, cognitive-behavioral models, and mindfulness-based techniques to help manage anxiety, depression, bullying, anger, stress management, life transitions, and substance abuse in a non-judgmental environment.
Francesca M Ferrentelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, BCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
My style is informed by EMDR therapy, psychodynamic therapy, Jungian and depth psychology, and positive psychology. I am a licensed professional counselor, a certified EMDR clinician, and a board certified coach. My training and experience has prepared me to help clients with trauma, anxiety, addictions, depression, disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, life's additions, My approach helps people recognize and change counterproductive patterns in their lives. relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I want to assist people to develop newer, healthier patterns in their lives.
My style is informed by EMDR therapy, psychodynamic therapy, Jungian and depth psychology, and positive psychology. I am a licensed professional counselor, a certified EMDR clinician, and a board certified coach. My training and experience has prepared me to help clients with trauma, anxiety, addictions, depression, disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, life's additions, My approach helps people recognize and change counterproductive patterns in their lives. relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I want to assist people to develop newer, healthier patterns in their lives.
Nigel B Darvell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAC, ACSW
Verified Verified
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
I have been in private practice for over 35 years. I meet the client where they are at and more importantly assist them in where they want to be. I strive to help in the most professional and respectful way and value each and every opportunity to be in the lives of those who want to live the life they want. I believe there is nothing wrong with the individual but they are often striving for balance and harmony in their lives. All my clients want the same thing-Love and acceptance.
I have been in private practice for over 35 years. I meet the client where they are at and more importantly assist them in where they want to be. I strive to help in the most professional and respectful way and value each and every opportunity to be in the lives of those who want to live the life they want. I believe there is nothing wrong with the individual but they are often striving for balance and harmony in their lives. All my clients want the same thing-Love and acceptance.
Amanda Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CCPD-D
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years of experience providing support to individuals and their families in addressing their mental health and wellness. I seek to provide an empathetic, affirming and inclusive space for all that need help to work through the barriers in pursuing a life worth living. Often this can look like identifying and addressing “stuck points” that can impact our perception of self, others and the world and contribute to anxiety, feelings of sadness and struggles with self-worth as well as concerns with a sense of safety and security in an uncertain world.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years of experience providing support to individuals and their families in addressing their mental health and wellness. I seek to provide an empathetic, affirming and inclusive space for all that need help to work through the barriers in pursuing a life worth living. Often this can look like identifying and addressing “stuck points” that can impact our perception of self, others and the world and contribute to anxiety, feelings of sadness and struggles with self-worth as well as concerns with a sense of safety and security in an uncertain world.
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Lindy Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63146 (Online Only)
Some of my areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, social phobia, loneliness trauma, self-esteem, transgender, grief and loss, relationship issues, stress management, conflict avoidant and maladaptive perfectionism.
My goal is to help you raise your conscious awareness by living more radically open and learning to have a healthier relationship with your own thoughts. I will teach you how to be more curious about your thoughts instead of struggling against them, at the same time allowing yourself to learn something from them. I like to utilize, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Radical Openness DBT, and Cognitive Behavorial therapy. Finding your edge will be an important part of therapy.
Some of my areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, social phobia, loneliness trauma, self-esteem, transgender, grief and loss, relationship issues, stress management, conflict avoidant and maladaptive perfectionism.
My goal is to help you raise your conscious awareness by living more radically open and learning to have a healthier relationship with your own thoughts. I will teach you how to be more curious about your thoughts instead of struggling against them, at the same time allowing yourself to learn something from them. I like to utilize, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Radical Openness DBT, and Cognitive Behavorial therapy. Finding your edge will be an important part of therapy.
Sabrina May Heidemann-Wells
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bridgeton, MO 63044
It is important to me to build an open, inclusive, and non-judge mental environment through focusing on your whole self. Creating a safe and supportive space is my first priority. From there we can process stressors, explore growth points, and pursue goals. I am a gentle and compassionate listener who works hard to understand you and your concerns. I can help you sort through your thoughts and feelings so that you can make sense of the past and implement a plan for the future which includes clarity and compassion for yourself and others.
It is important to me to build an open, inclusive, and non-judge mental environment through focusing on your whole self. Creating a safe and supportive space is my first priority. From there we can process stressors, explore growth points, and pursue goals. I am a gentle and compassionate listener who works hard to understand you and your concerns. I can help you sort through your thoughts and feelings so that you can make sense of the past and implement a plan for the future which includes clarity and compassion for yourself and others.
Caitlin Adolphsen
Pre-Licensed Professional, NCC, CTP, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63146
Are you feeling lost or unsure where to start? Or maybe you've been on your journey for some time and feel like you've tried everything. Do you feel like you've lost a part of you and aren't sure how to cope? I understand that starting and maintaining your healing journey can feel confusing and overwhelming. Let's take a deep breath and take that next step toward healing together.
Are you feeling lost or unsure where to start? Or maybe you've been on your journey for some time and feel like you've tried everything. Do you feel like you've lost a part of you and aren't sure how to cope? I understand that starting and maintaining your healing journey can feel confusing and overwhelming. Let's take a deep breath and take that next step toward healing together.
Solutions for Wellbeing, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCDP-D, MARS
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63146 (Online Only)
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.
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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My work often uses a person-centered approach, focusing on my client’s presenting issues and exploring to find the core struggles that lead to what is really going on. I believe in meeting the client where they are and including humor whenever possible.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My work often uses a person-centered approach, focusing on my client’s presenting issues and exploring to find the core struggles that lead to what is really going on. I believe in meeting the client where they are and including humor whenever possible.
Dr. Huey Hawkins Jr.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (Online Only)
Are you seeking an answer to your problems? Is anger controlling the way you want to live life? Are you dissatisfied with life and don't know why? If so, I am interested in helping you. I believe that through exploring one's life experiences, both past and present, people find the solutions to their most difficult challenges.
Are you seeking an answer to your problems? Is anger controlling the way you want to live life? Are you dissatisfied with life and don't know why? If so, I am interested in helping you. I believe that through exploring one's life experiences, both past and present, people find the solutions to their most difficult challenges.
Pearlman & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63146
Dr. Lena Pearlman is the clinical director and lead therapist of Pearlman & Associates, a team of social workers in private practice in St. Louis MO. Lena has been a social worker for 25 years and believes that we all have the capacity to make positive changes that improve the quality of our lives. Lena uses a client centered interactive style along with a warm caring manner. She takes time to understand your history, identify your strengths, acknowledge your feelings and clarify your goals with a plan to help you make progress towards them.
Dr. Lena Pearlman is the clinical director and lead therapist of Pearlman & Associates, a team of social workers in private practice in St. Louis MO. Lena has been a social worker for 25 years and believes that we all have the capacity to make positive changes that improve the quality of our lives. Lena uses a client centered interactive style along with a warm caring manner. She takes time to understand your history, identify your strengths, acknowledge your feelings and clarify your goals with a plan to help you make progress towards them.
Rebecca Pastor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63146
Our symptoms have something to say. Different symptoms bring people into psychotherapy: anxiousness, chronic sadness, creative and artistic block, loneliness, addictions, sexual obsessions. Symptoms are a language, and though they are often labeled as depression or anxiety, the meaning of a symptom is unique to the person who suffers with it. Symptoms are painful, but they are also startlingly creative, personal and specific. Sometimes the body is asked to express the scary, painful things that words cannot. When physical symptoms occur without a medical explanation, we can look to them to help us understand the mental and emotional landscape.
Our symptoms have something to say. Different symptoms bring people into psychotherapy: anxiousness, chronic sadness, creative and artistic block, loneliness, addictions, sexual obsessions. Symptoms are a language, and though they are often labeled as depression or anxiety, the meaning of a symptom is unique to the person who suffers with it. Symptoms are painful, but they are also startlingly creative, personal and specific. Sometimes the body is asked to express the scary, painful things that words cannot. When physical symptoms occur without a medical explanation, we can look to them to help us understand the mental and emotional landscape.
Macie Roorda
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63146
As a mom you feel like you don’t know who you are anymore and you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, and the constant to-do list. As a couple, you feel like nothing is working to get back to the connection you once had and you miss how it once was together. Either way, you may wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
As a mom you feel like you don’t know who you are anymore and you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, and the constant to-do list. As a couple, you feel like nothing is working to get back to the connection you once had and you miss how it once was together. Either way, you may wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
Erin Schnurbusch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63146 (Online Only)
Sometimes, you just need someone to talk to. Not your mom, not your hairstylist, and even your friends might not want to be your therapist. I have the degree, license, and training to be a therapist, sure, but where I excel is in forming a relationship with YOU so I'm someone you look forward to chatting with on a regular basis. I am not a fan of anything stuffy or inauthentic, and connecting with clients and seeing real, positive change is my favorite part of the job. So whether it's anxiety, depression, or issues surrounding life changes like career decisions or having kids (or so many more things!), I'm your girl. Let's connect!
Sometimes, you just need someone to talk to. Not your mom, not your hairstylist, and even your friends might not want to be your therapist. I have the degree, license, and training to be a therapist, sure, but where I excel is in forming a relationship with YOU so I'm someone you look forward to chatting with on a regular basis. I am not a fan of anything stuffy or inauthentic, and connecting with clients and seeing real, positive change is my favorite part of the job. So whether it's anxiety, depression, or issues surrounding life changes like career decisions or having kids (or so many more things!), I'm your girl. Let's connect!
Lori L Browning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63146
I view counseling as a personal journey for each client and I understand that each client has a unique need to be heard and understood. I realize that some individuals can be avoidant of counseling because of a perceived misunderstanding about how counseling works. I work to remove those fears and doubts so each client can experience healing and growth in a compassionate atmosphere without judgement or criticism. I invite anyone who is interested or in need of counseling to visit me at my office location in West Port and start their journey to wellness today.
I view counseling as a personal journey for each client and I understand that each client has a unique need to be heard and understood. I realize that some individuals can be avoidant of counseling because of a perceived misunderstanding about how counseling works. I work to remove those fears and doubts so each client can experience healing and growth in a compassionate atmosphere without judgement or criticism. I invite anyone who is interested or in need of counseling to visit me at my office location in West Port and start their journey to wellness today.
Nena L Kircher
Psychologist, MA, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63141 (Online Only)
Our mission is to assist others in finding hope on their journey to wellness by providing practical solution focused options, including therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, education, information, professional development trainings and more.
Our mission is to assist others in finding hope on their journey to wellness by providing practical solution focused options, including therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, education, information, professional development trainings and more.
Donald A Simpson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63146
What to do with a difficult child, or with a teen whose behaviors pose real problems. How to keep a job, change one, or stay in school. What to do when identity is unclear, hope is lost, or in a crisis of faith. How to see with a partner a way of love and care. How to act in wisdom. When in need of relief from anxieties or pressures feeling too much to bear, one takes a brave and important step reaching out for qualified help. Working with a mental health professional, one can find integrity and meaning in the midst of pain. One can find healing and hopefulness for facing challenges. One can better understand their life.
What to do with a difficult child, or with a teen whose behaviors pose real problems. How to keep a job, change one, or stay in school. What to do when identity is unclear, hope is lost, or in a crisis of faith. How to see with a partner a way of love and care. How to act in wisdom. When in need of relief from anxieties or pressures feeling too much to bear, one takes a brave and important step reaching out for qualified help. Working with a mental health professional, one can find integrity and meaning in the midst of pain. One can find healing and hopefulness for facing challenges. One can better understand their life.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.