Therapists in Ladue, MO
Bryan Thorson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
From 2002 until 2014 I was an Adolescent Therapist and Clinical Administrator at Logos School. Throughout my professional experience I have guided many adolescents, young adults and their families toward attaining their emotional, social and academic goals. I have established effective therapeutic relationships with individuals suffering from a variety of disorders and issues including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar, OCD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, grief and loss, self-injurious behavior, school phobia, substance abuse and others. I believe that everyone has a voice that deserves to be heard and I am here to listen.
From 2002 until 2014 I was an Adolescent Therapist and Clinical Administrator at Logos School. Throughout my professional experience I have guided many adolescents, young adults and their families toward attaining their emotional, social and academic goals. I have established effective therapeutic relationships with individuals suffering from a variety of disorders and issues including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar, OCD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, grief and loss, self-injurious behavior, school phobia, substance abuse and others. I believe that everyone has a voice that deserves to be heard and I am here to listen.
Wild Minds Consutling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
Ideal clients seeking my guidance encompass a spectrum of individuals, couples, and families. Their issues span from personal struggles to relationship challenges. They seek understanding, connection, and strategies to navigate life's complexities. Their aspirations include finding harmony, fostering stronger bonds, and rediscovering purpose. By equipping them with tools and insights, I facilitate transformative journeys toward enhanced well-being and thriving relationships.
Ideal clients seeking my guidance encompass a spectrum of individuals, couples, and families. Their issues span from personal struggles to relationship challenges. They seek understanding, connection, and strategies to navigate life's complexities. Their aspirations include finding harmony, fostering stronger bonds, and rediscovering purpose. By equipping them with tools and insights, I facilitate transformative journeys toward enhanced well-being and thriving relationships.
Jason Eccker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
Waitlist for new clients
As a social worker, my goal is to partner with my clients so that they may achieve their goals. I have a diverse background in treating trauma, addiction and mental health from a strengths-based perspective, and I have been successful in helping clients to integrate long-term solutions in their daily lives. I feel that my ability to create a strong therapeutic alliance with clients as one of my biggest strengths. For those suffering from PTSD/other past trauma, I offer EMDR therapy which continues to be researched as highly effective for individuals suffering from these conditions.
As a social worker, my goal is to partner with my clients so that they may achieve their goals. I have a diverse background in treating trauma, addiction and mental health from a strengths-based perspective, and I have been successful in helping clients to integrate long-term solutions in their daily lives. I feel that my ability to create a strong therapeutic alliance with clients as one of my biggest strengths. For those suffering from PTSD/other past trauma, I offer EMDR therapy which continues to be researched as highly effective for individuals suffering from these conditions.
Cristina Marie Smugala
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124 (Online Only)
My passion is to empathetically guide and support transformation of traumatic experience. I will empower you to face your fears, unburden toxic shame, heal traumatic wounds and help you reclaim the courage that you know is inside of you. The ability to have love, compassion and acceptance for yourself are powerful healing forces that I strive to ignite, recover and unlock in my clients. Through EMDR and Somatic Experiencing I focus on restoring a sense of calm, centered connectedness within the brain and body. I work to inspire courage, promote healing so you can embody radical acceptance, release fear and embrace authenticity.
My passion is to empathetically guide and support transformation of traumatic experience. I will empower you to face your fears, unburden toxic shame, heal traumatic wounds and help you reclaim the courage that you know is inside of you. The ability to have love, compassion and acceptance for yourself are powerful healing forces that I strive to ignite, recover and unlock in my clients. Through EMDR and Somatic Experiencing I focus on restoring a sense of calm, centered connectedness within the brain and body. I work to inspire courage, promote healing so you can embody radical acceptance, release fear and embrace authenticity.
Are you a woman running on empty? Are you overwhelmed and unable to stop your racing, anxious thoughts? Are your usual coping strategies just are not cutting it anymore? You are not alone in this struggle, and you deserve to feel good. I strive to hold a safe and compassionate space for you to connect to yourself and make meaningful change in your life. You have a deep well of power, wisdom, and resilience within you. Let's dive in.
Are you a woman running on empty? Are you overwhelmed and unable to stop your racing, anxious thoughts? Are your usual coping strategies just are not cutting it anymore? You are not alone in this struggle, and you deserve to feel good. I strive to hold a safe and compassionate space for you to connect to yourself and make meaningful change in your life. You have a deep well of power, wisdom, and resilience within you. Let's dive in.
Sarah Strohmayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
Starting therapy can be anxiety-provoking and scary. You are already making the steps to finding someone to start the process of caring for yourself. I am dedicated to helping you gain control of your life and assist you in making changes to become the person you desire to be. I provide a secure and nurturing environment for you to explore deep into yourself and uncover past experiences or beliefs that could be hindering growth. I work a lot with people who have experienced trauma and understand the importance of the process of working through trauma including teaching relaxation and self-regulation techniques.
Starting therapy can be anxiety-provoking and scary. You are already making the steps to finding someone to start the process of caring for yourself. I am dedicated to helping you gain control of your life and assist you in making changes to become the person you desire to be. I provide a secure and nurturing environment for you to explore deep into yourself and uncover past experiences or beliefs that could be hindering growth. I work a lot with people who have experienced trauma and understand the importance of the process of working through trauma including teaching relaxation and self-regulation techniques.
Welcome! I offer counseling services for children and adolescents who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxious thoughts, peer relationships, depression, school related issues, and/or self-esteem in a compassionate and safe environment. Working with kiddos is my specialty and passion! I am a former teacher with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (birth-3rd grade) and now a counselor with a Masters in Counseling.
Welcome! I offer counseling services for children and adolescents who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxious thoughts, peer relationships, depression, school related issues, and/or self-esteem in a compassionate and safe environment. Working with kiddos is my specialty and passion! I am a former teacher with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (birth-3rd grade) and now a counselor with a Masters in Counseling.
With a professional style that blends warmth and caring, Peggy brings in-depth treatment skills and 40 years of experience to her work . A family systems and psychodynamically trained therapist, she devises systems of treatment based on the individual needs of her patients. Peggy has offered workshops at universities and hospitals across the Midwest, including Washington University and the United Way. From her initial work at a New York hospital to her current private practice, Peggy has shown genuine commitment to helping her clients reach their full potential, emphasizing the connection between body, mind, and spirit.
With a professional style that blends warmth and caring, Peggy brings in-depth treatment skills and 40 years of experience to her work . A family systems and psychodynamically trained therapist, she devises systems of treatment based on the individual needs of her patients. Peggy has offered workshops at universities and hospitals across the Midwest, including Washington University and the United Way. From her initial work at a New York hospital to her current private practice, Peggy has shown genuine commitment to helping her clients reach their full potential, emphasizing the connection between body, mind, and spirit.
Dr. Denise LaBarge
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC, NCC, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
Do you need a safe place to talk about difficult issues? There are countless benefits of therapy, however most people do not realize it, even when struggling with difficult problems or decisions. They often go weeks, months, even years carrying their burden alone. Well you are NOT alone! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, and Registered Nurse with certificates in Divorce and Family Mediation and Medical Family Therapy.
Do you need a safe place to talk about difficult issues? There are countless benefits of therapy, however most people do not realize it, even when struggling with difficult problems or decisions. They often go weeks, months, even years carrying their burden alone. Well you are NOT alone! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, and Registered Nurse with certificates in Divorce and Family Mediation and Medical Family Therapy.
Rachel Kalina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
Are you already feeling overwhelmed thinking about the start of the school year? Feeling like you don't know how you will keep everything organized or that the transition might be hard on you? Overwhelming feelings are causing you to shut down because you just don't know where to start, and then it makes the problem worse because things are piling up. It feels like no matter what you have tried, nothing seems to be sticking! Now you're getting frustrated, anxious, and starting to doubt yourself and your abilities. If this sounds like you, you ARE NOT alone!
Are you already feeling overwhelmed thinking about the start of the school year? Feeling like you don't know how you will keep everything organized or that the transition might be hard on you? Overwhelming feelings are causing you to shut down because you just don't know where to start, and then it makes the problem worse because things are piling up. It feels like no matter what you have tried, nothing seems to be sticking! Now you're getting frustrated, anxious, and starting to doubt yourself and your abilities. If this sounds like you, you ARE NOT alone!
Heiser Counseling and Healing Arts
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
I enjoy helping people increase self-awareness, heal and improve their life and relationships. I use a variety of approaches, including client centered, strength based, focused on goals set by each client. I work with Individuals, Couples using EMDR, Intimacy from the Inside-Out, dealing with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, attachments issues, relationships, addictions, and mortality. I enjoy working with individuals, partners, couples and families. I believe in the power of focused healing, increased awareness, compassion, hope and love.
I enjoy helping people increase self-awareness, heal and improve their life and relationships. I use a variety of approaches, including client centered, strength based, focused on goals set by each client. I work with Individuals, Couples using EMDR, Intimacy from the Inside-Out, dealing with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, attachments issues, relationships, addictions, and mortality. I enjoy working with individuals, partners, couples and families. I believe in the power of focused healing, increased awareness, compassion, hope and love.
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Karissa Curtis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
Waitlist for new clients
I believe people's pain is holy and sacred ground and that every individual's story has value. I work with individuals and couples, and I'm passionate about understanding my clients' struggles and giving them hope for healing and redemption. In coming to counseling, my clients can be assured that I'll provide a safe, non-judgmental space for them to grow and find healing. Of particular interest to me is helping people who struggle with relationship difficulties, sexual intimacy issues, vaginismus, sexual shame, religious and sexual identity conflicts, spirituality, and conflict and boundary issues.
I believe people's pain is holy and sacred ground and that every individual's story has value. I work with individuals and couples, and I'm passionate about understanding my clients' struggles and giving them hope for healing and redemption. In coming to counseling, my clients can be assured that I'll provide a safe, non-judgmental space for them to grow and find healing. Of particular interest to me is helping people who struggle with relationship difficulties, sexual intimacy issues, vaginismus, sexual shame, religious and sexual identity conflicts, spirituality, and conflict and boundary issues.
David Chernof
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
I believe in using a nonjudgmental and supportive approach to therapy - which will allow even the most anxious person to feel comfortable processing through their concerns. I will help guide you to answering your most powerful internal questions.
I believe in using a nonjudgmental and supportive approach to therapy - which will allow even the most anxious person to feel comfortable processing through their concerns. I will help guide you to answering your most powerful internal questions.
Erika Foulk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124 (Online Only)
Are you having trouble finding joy and meaning in life, healing from the past, or finding your way? I believe the path can get cloudy for everyone at some point, and therapy is a great tool for finding clarity and healing. Let me walk with you on your journey towards peacefulness and positive change. Life is about connection! If you are struggling in your relationship with yourself or your partner, you don't have to do it alone. Are you longing for closeness and connection but keep getting stuck in conflict? I can help!
Are you having trouble finding joy and meaning in life, healing from the past, or finding your way? I believe the path can get cloudy for everyone at some point, and therapy is a great tool for finding clarity and healing. Let me walk with you on your journey towards peacefulness and positive change. Life is about connection! If you are struggling in your relationship with yourself or your partner, you don't have to do it alone. Are you longing for closeness and connection but keep getting stuck in conflict? I can help!
Shelley Wolfmeyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
Life is messy. It’s full of change and transitions that can lead to feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. You may seem OK on the outside, but inside you're stressed, feeling stuck, and full of self-doubt. It's overwhelming to hold it together while feeling like you could fall apart at any moment. You don't have to figure this out on your own. With a combination of counseling & coaching techniques, I'll help you create strategies to overcome life's obstacles. Whatever season of life you're in, and whatever you need to work through, I'm here to offer support.
Life is messy. It’s full of change and transitions that can lead to feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. You may seem OK on the outside, but inside you're stressed, feeling stuck, and full of self-doubt. It's overwhelming to hold it together while feeling like you could fall apart at any moment. You don't have to figure this out on your own. With a combination of counseling & coaching techniques, I'll help you create strategies to overcome life's obstacles. Whatever season of life you're in, and whatever you need to work through, I'm here to offer support.
Christine Shore-Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
Major life changes, invalidating home/social lives, past trauma, and current stressors affect our relationships, often leaving us repeating unhelpful patterns. I will collaborate with you to provide a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space, supporting you while you develop interpersonal skills, learn to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and improve self-awareness so you can make changes toward living the life you desire. "There is nothing you can tell me that I won't find beautiful and human."-Cheryl Strayed
Major life changes, invalidating home/social lives, past trauma, and current stressors affect our relationships, often leaving us repeating unhelpful patterns. I will collaborate with you to provide a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space, supporting you while you develop interpersonal skills, learn to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and improve self-awareness so you can make changes toward living the life you desire. "There is nothing you can tell me that I won't find beautiful and human."-Cheryl Strayed
Davorka Marovic-Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124
The therapeutic relationship plays a pivotal role in facilitating clients' progress and growth. It fosters the development of trust, empathy, and rapport, which are essential for promoting insight, healing, and positive change. To help you achieve your goals more effectively, I integrate evidence-based modalities with a unique assessment I created. This assessment provides insights into your attachment and relational experiences, lifeline, developmental ruptures, protective factors, and intergenerational influences impacting your mental health.
The therapeutic relationship plays a pivotal role in facilitating clients' progress and growth. It fosters the development of trust, empathy, and rapport, which are essential for promoting insight, healing, and positive change. To help you achieve your goals more effectively, I integrate evidence-based modalities with a unique assessment I created. This assessment provides insights into your attachment and relational experiences, lifeline, developmental ruptures, protective factors, and intergenerational influences impacting your mental health.
Angela E Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124 (Online Only)
Are you tired of being tired, sad, anxious, or isolated? Sick of people telling you to "snap out of it", "stop worrying", or "everyone gets depressed"? Is it hard to talk about your experience(s), even with family or friends? I can help. Having worked as a counselor for over 20 years, I know the power in feeling truly seen, in knowing that one person understands and cares. Together, we can find your strength and hope. I promise it's there, even if you can't remember what it feels like! Hope starts here.
Are you tired of being tired, sad, anxious, or isolated? Sick of people telling you to "snap out of it", "stop worrying", or "everyone gets depressed"? Is it hard to talk about your experience(s), even with family or friends? I can help. Having worked as a counselor for over 20 years, I know the power in feeling truly seen, in knowing that one person understands and cares. Together, we can find your strength and hope. I promise it's there, even if you can't remember what it feels like! Hope starts here.
Are you searching for a therapist or psychologist where you can truly be yourself? At Healing Spaces, we prioritize your unique needs and well-being. Our comprehensive psychological assessments provide valuable insights, allowing us to create a personalized treatment plan just for you. At Healing Spaces, we offer tailored therapeutic services to meet your unique needs. Our individual therapy helps you overcome anxiety, trauma, and depression. Family therapy strengthens bonds and resolves conflicts, while couples therapy improves communication and deepens connections. Experience compassionate care for your mental wellness journey.
Are you searching for a therapist or psychologist where you can truly be yourself? At Healing Spaces, we prioritize your unique needs and well-being. Our comprehensive psychological assessments provide valuable insights, allowing us to create a personalized treatment plan just for you. At Healing Spaces, we offer tailored therapeutic services to meet your unique needs. Our individual therapy helps you overcome anxiety, trauma, and depression. Family therapy strengthens bonds and resolves conflicts, while couples therapy improves communication and deepens connections. Experience compassionate care for your mental wellness journey.
Alex Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ladue, MO 63124 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe everyone has an inner strength and that a large part of my role as a therapist is to assist you in discovering and utilizing whatever that strength may be! It is vital to the therapy process to feel a genuine connection with your therapist, so I focus on establishing rapport and strive to create a safe and open environment in which you can feel comfortable to be yourself. I provide individual therapy and am passionate about helping clients navigate a variety of concerns including: anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum mental health, self-esteem, relationship issues, and life transitions.
I believe everyone has an inner strength and that a large part of my role as a therapist is to assist you in discovering and utilizing whatever that strength may be! It is vital to the therapy process to feel a genuine connection with your therapist, so I focus on establishing rapport and strive to create a safe and open environment in which you can feel comfortable to be yourself. I provide individual therapy and am passionate about helping clients navigate a variety of concerns including: anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum mental health, self-esteem, relationship issues, and life transitions.
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Number of Therapists in Ladue, MO
100+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Ladue, MO who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 85% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Grief |
| 68% | Stress |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 67% | Aetna |
| 61% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 54% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Ladue, MO see their clients
| 82% | In Person and Online | |
| 18% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 14% | Male |