Family Systems Therapists in Saint Louis, MO

My passion is to help individuals explore and begin to understand their mental health by helping them "connect the dots" of their lives. My mission is to help clients unravel the complexities of the human mind. I recognized the importance of delving into the past to illuminate the present and understand the “whys” behind the tangled web of thoughts and actions that shape our daily experiences. I am a very laid back therapist who provides a safe and nurturing space to explore your inner self. Please join me on this journey, where together, we can uncover the hidden truths, “connect the dots,” and have a deeper understanding of life.

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.

Therapy can be an invitation to explore our inner world and how it relates to the development of the self, relationships, and our way of making meaning in this world. My aim as a psychologist is to offer that unique space to clients where transformation, challenge and deeper understanding can occur. I specialize in grief and loss, end of life concerns, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and psychosocial oncology. I work with adults, children, and adolescents for psychotherapy and provide assessments for autism, learning disabilities and social/emotional concerns.

Catherine Travelstead is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is passionate about helping children and families thrive in times of distress. Catherine has extensive experience in working with children and adolescents with behavioral and mental health concerns. Additionally, she is comfortable working with high needs and intense behaviors.

Hello! My name is Melanie, but everyone calls me Mia. I love helping my clients reach new levels of self-compassion, insight, and growth. I specialize in partnering with Christian women as they navigate complex issues of faith and gender expectations in the modern world. Additionally, I deeply enjoy working with clients in the following areas: screen addiction, mother/daughter relationships, fertility issues, body image, and postpartum mental health.

Thankfully, I consider myself blessed to have never “worked” a day in my life. I started over 25 years ago providing clinical social work to abused and neglected children and adolescents. Over the years, I have worked with multiple populations in rural and urban settings with low and high incomes. I diagnose and provide therapy to all age ranges, children to seniors. The diversity of the populations I work with include children, adolescents, adults, couples, LGBTQIA, veterans, and families.

If you are experiencing a crisis and feel alone in the world. I can help you find hope for your future. I believe in the power of change through building a trusting relationship with someone who meets you where you are and leads you where you want to go.

Society Today can be dealt multiple Life stressors, ranging from Financial, Marital, Relational, issues with employment and or Life in General. Through Therapy, an Individualized Improvement Plan can be devised and implemented to assist individuals with coping and possibly overcoming the issues they are facing. Adolescents and Teens are complicated, and I am eager to assist. Teen groups are available as well as individualized treatment. Two people working together are always better than one. As a therapist I have learned the more input a client contributes to their therapeutic goals the better the outcomes and success possibility.

Life can be overwhelming and challenges may seem insurmountable. It may be difficult to find a way through the barriers that are standing in the way of your personal happiness. Intense emotions like anxiety, depression, and anger can make managing stressful situations even more difficult. Maladaptive coping strategies like emotionally shutting down, perfectionism, critical thinking, alcohol and drug use, self-sabotage and communication breakdowns can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness. Reaching out for help takes strength and courage. Therapy can help you find a way through the barriers that are holding you back.

It is my mission as a psychologist to make psychological services available to all and to provide the highest quality of service I can to anyone who is willing to take a chance and trust me, a complete stranger, to help them. It is not easy to ask for help and it is even harder to make changes, even if the changes are necessary. My ideal client is anyone who is willing to take a chance on trying therapy and who will embrace it as a possible step towards improving themselves.

Life is a journey which is often full of twists and turns; my goal is to help you adjust to the issues you are experiencing that interfere with you living your best life, and get you back onto a comfortable path. I believe counseling is an opportunity to better understand yourself and others and I want your experience to be a rewarding and fulfilling one. I look forward to assisting you at this pivotal moment in your life.

We all go through difficult times and need some help navigating our way through. I am here to create an empathetic environment for you and your family to overcome challenges. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families from many different backgrounds and cultures. I pull from a variety of techniques and theories to provide tools and consultation to help you and your family to make meaningful changes. I draw from a Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic technique, and use Enneagram personality assessments to guide in self-discovery.

Check out our website for more details! I became a therapist because of a void that has existed for decades. A void that allowed black and brown people to be left to find sometimes inadequate ways of dealing with real mental health issues. As you search you will find very few people that look like me that are in profession of mental health. This is unfortunate. Although my caseload is hugely diverse, what comforts my clients is I represent what in my field is lacking...a representative from a disenfranchised group of people helping to build up the individual, repairing relationships and making families whole.

Thoughts seem to swirl constantly in your head or weighing you down. Let’s work together in treating your symptoms related to depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Moreover, let’s boost your self-worth and confidence with talk therapy, bibliotherapy, mirror-work, and journaling! At Dana M. Powell and Associates, LLC, we understand the challenges of coping with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Our team of highly skilled and licensed providers have a wealth of experience, including military and trauma backgrounds, and a deep commitment to helping individuals from all walks of life. We care deeply about your well-being and are dedicated.

Nothing needs to change in the circumstances or particulars of our lives to rest as peace. In fact, the more we attempt to manipulate and alter the particulars of our lives in order to experience peace, the further we will (seem to) move from what we want. What to do? Nothing. Relax. Give up. Release the grip. Resign ourselves to leaving everything alone, letting everything be as it is. We will find that we have always been standing knee-deep in the very peace we have been looking for. What a relief.

Are you experiencing distress in your marriage or relationship? Are you dealing with depression or anxiety? Is your work or family life stressful? Do you need to find greater balance or deal with a major life transition? I am a licensed psychologist and licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years of counseling experience. My specialties include: couples counseling, adolescent issues, depression, anxiety, and life coaching. I am an empathetic and compassionate counselor who understands emotional difficulties and the challenge of balancing personal needs, family, and career.

It might be time for you to focus on your healing if you are overwhelmed by your emotions or struggle with triggers. Therapy allows you to unpack yourself. Together, we will heal the wounds from the past to create change in current relationships with kids, your partner, friends, co-workers, and family. My clients are unsatisfied and want to dive deeper into themselves. I offer a safe, trusting relationship so clients can be vulnerable and look inward. During our sessions, I will challenge you to get curious about yourself; by doing that, you will show up within your relationships more connected, authentic, and regulated.

In this life, there will be struggles and challenges, but be encouraged, you do not have to face them alone. Support is here. I would count it a privilege to walk with you as you face a crisis, cope with a life transition, manage stress, anxiety, or grief, and/or seek spiritual direction.

Helping others is my passion! Our past does not have to define who we are now. We all have the power to make positive choices for a healthier future. Overtime I have enjoyed learning more about ADHD, with special interest in the impact it can have on emotions and the ability to regulate emotions. I value establishing rapport with those I meet with, and feel it is crucial to putting you on the best path to make the changes you desire. I’ve spent the last 8+ years working with individuals in a range of environments like school, agency, and private practice.