Female Therapists in Valley Park, MO
Sara Schmitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valley Park, MO 63088
Currently accepting new clients! After school and evening appointments available! Childhood and young adulthood is a time of great change and growth and often times this can be painful and confusing. There are times when trauma adds to the stress of growing through young adulthood. When these things happen, it can often be helpful to reach out for help.
Currently accepting new clients! After school and evening appointments available! Childhood and young adulthood is a time of great change and growth and often times this can be painful and confusing. There are times when trauma adds to the stress of growing through young adulthood. When these things happen, it can often be helpful to reach out for help.
Amanda Carr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC CSC, RPT™
Verified Verified
Valley Park, MO 63088
Children, teens and young adults that have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression often have difficulty coping with everyday stressors. School, work and everyday life can be overwhelming whether you are in kindergarten, high school or beyond. By developing healthy interpersonal boundaries, self-esteem and appropriate coping skills they can experience the world around them with confidence and resilience. I will create a genuine therapeutic relationship that will allow me to meet them where they are and provide the additional support, they need to lead successful lives.
Children, teens and young adults that have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression often have difficulty coping with everyday stressors. School, work and everyday life can be overwhelming whether you are in kindergarten, high school or beyond. By developing healthy interpersonal boundaries, self-esteem and appropriate coping skills they can experience the world around them with confidence and resilience. I will create a genuine therapeutic relationship that will allow me to meet them where they are and provide the additional support, they need to lead successful lives.
Kathryn Clayton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Valley Park, MO 63088
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to my practice! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I work hard to create a safe space for you to explore your needs and goals. There are often times when we just can't find the "right" words to describe or process what we are going through. As a registered Play Therapist, EMDR trained provider, and ITCT and TFCBT certified counselor, I help you find a way to express yourself that doesn't rely on words alone.
Welcome to my practice! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I work hard to create a safe space for you to explore your needs and goals. There are often times when we just can't find the "right" words to describe or process what we are going through. As a registered Play Therapist, EMDR trained provider, and ITCT and TFCBT certified counselor, I help you find a way to express yourself that doesn't rely on words alone.
Hilary Spears
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valley Park, MO 63088
Do you struggle with low self-worth that impacts your confidence in who you are as a parent, co-worker, or friend? Do you feel exhausted by your to-do list and the everyday demands of life? Do you wonder if life could feel different? If you could show up better for your family, teammates, or friends? We believe there is hope for everyone and that we weren't designed to do life alone. Karis House Community Counseling Network is a Gospel-centered counseling and organizational health ministry that provides affordable, professional counseling for individuals, couples (married, premarital, etc), families, and groups.
Do you struggle with low self-worth that impacts your confidence in who you are as a parent, co-worker, or friend? Do you feel exhausted by your to-do list and the everyday demands of life? Do you wonder if life could feel different? If you could show up better for your family, teammates, or friends? We believe there is hope for everyone and that we weren't designed to do life alone. Karis House Community Counseling Network is a Gospel-centered counseling and organizational health ministry that provides affordable, professional counseling for individuals, couples (married, premarital, etc), families, and groups.
Jennifer Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valley Park, MO 63088
My clients feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, or substance use. They seek support for life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, or autism spectrum disorder. They aim to alleviate symptoms, develop coping skills, achieve personal growth, heal from trauma, and improve relationships. My clients want a compassionate, skilled therapist to help them regain control, find balance, and achieve their goals for a brighter future.
My clients feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, or substance use. They seek support for life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, or autism spectrum disorder. They aim to alleviate symptoms, develop coping skills, achieve personal growth, heal from trauma, and improve relationships. My clients want a compassionate, skilled therapist to help them regain control, find balance, and achieve their goals for a brighter future.
Have open availability for in-person and virtual sessions. Sliding scale and some insurance; can be weekly or every other week sessions. My goals are to give clients and their families tools, and offer genuine support in daily and/or lifelong struggles. My belief is that change is possible for anyone, but the client and their loved ones need to have an open mind, and believe in love and support. Getting out of your comfort zone is a guarantee, and therapy is the first step. Therapy helps us make changes that lead to lifelong healthy habits of self care and thriving personal relationships.
Have open availability for in-person and virtual sessions. Sliding scale and some insurance; can be weekly or every other week sessions. My goals are to give clients and their families tools, and offer genuine support in daily and/or lifelong struggles. My belief is that change is possible for anyone, but the client and their loved ones need to have an open mind, and believe in love and support. Getting out of your comfort zone is a guarantee, and therapy is the first step. Therapy helps us make changes that lead to lifelong healthy habits of self care and thriving personal relationships.
Lauren Queen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Valley Park, MO 63088
Not accepting new clients
Taking your first step to get counseling can be difficult and I would love to walk with you through this process of personal growth. We all have our struggles, and I aim to help you through this difficult time by encouraging you and equipping within a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. I counsel females ages 18+ with a variety of issues including (but not limited to): anger, anxiety, career, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, self-harm, trauma, and spiritual difficulties. Please visit my website at www.counselorqueen.com for more information and additional resources.
Taking your first step to get counseling can be difficult and I would love to walk with you through this process of personal growth. We all have our struggles, and I aim to help you through this difficult time by encouraging you and equipping within a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. I counsel females ages 18+ with a variety of issues including (but not limited to): anger, anxiety, career, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, self-harm, trauma, and spiritual difficulties. Please visit my website at www.counselorqueen.com for more information and additional resources.
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Cheri Pierce
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63021
Hi, I'm Cheri & I work with women ages 18 & older.
Are you troubled by negative or distressing thoughts & memories from the past or present? Have you experienced a trauma? Perhaps you find yourself "overreacting" to minor or non-incidents. Do others say you're "too sensitive"? Maybe you have lost someone or something and you're finding it difficult to move forward. You are in a battle to reclaim you're stability, freedom, joy, self-confidence, self-worth, self-control, or even a part of yourself. Somehow you have lost your way & you would give just about anything to get back to how life used to be. Or maybe you desire something even better than before. . . .
Hi, I'm Cheri & I work with women ages 18 & older.
Are you troubled by negative or distressing thoughts & memories from the past or present? Have you experienced a trauma? Perhaps you find yourself "overreacting" to minor or non-incidents. Do others say you're "too sensitive"? Maybe you have lost someone or something and you're finding it difficult to move forward. You are in a battle to reclaim you're stability, freedom, joy, self-confidence, self-worth, self-control, or even a part of yourself. Somehow you have lost your way & you would give just about anything to get back to how life used to be. Or maybe you desire something even better than before. . . .
Patrice Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Patrice Robinson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) I have served the community for over 10 years. I am passionate about serving individuals on their holistic journey. I focus on using the attachment base to support and learn to integrate your Faith through the struggles of life experiences. As a child, I had watched people from all aspects of life with different experiences, which led me on my journey. I have been fascinated by the brain and human behavior my entire life. My driver is how highly motivated by being a change advocator with a holistic lens.
Hi! I'm Patrice Robinson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) I have served the community for over 10 years. I am passionate about serving individuals on their holistic journey. I focus on using the attachment base to support and learn to integrate your Faith through the struggles of life experiences. As a child, I had watched people from all aspects of life with different experiences, which led me on my journey. I have been fascinated by the brain and human behavior my entire life. My driver is how highly motivated by being a change advocator with a holistic lens.
I provide support to those looking for an authentic journey supporting wholeness, healing, and growth in mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in emotional regulation, spiritual direction, breathwork, and executive functioning. I have immediate openings and am cost conscious.
I provide support to those looking for an authentic journey supporting wholeness, healing, and growth in mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in emotional regulation, spiritual direction, breathwork, and executive functioning. I have immediate openings and am cost conscious.
Megan Judy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LIMHP, CMSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Manchester, MO 63021
I believe in the importance of getting to know ourselves to our best ability, as this is key in overcoming life's obstacles and healing from past and present pain. One of the biggest joys in my life is having the privilege of getting to know my clients and helping them access their full potentials to get through difficult times. I'm dedicated to forming a strong and caring therapeutic alliance. Your goals will always be my priority in treatment, and I am genuine and straight-forward in my approach. I'm here to be your biggest ally!
I believe in the importance of getting to know ourselves to our best ability, as this is key in overcoming life's obstacles and healing from past and present pain. One of the biggest joys in my life is having the privilege of getting to know my clients and helping them access their full potentials to get through difficult times. I'm dedicated to forming a strong and caring therapeutic alliance. Your goals will always be my priority in treatment, and I am genuine and straight-forward in my approach. I'm here to be your biggest ally!
Redeeming Love
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021 (Online Only)
Jennifer Yim is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the owner, operator and therapist of Redeeming Love LLC. At Redeeming Love you will find a warm and compassionate environment to help support you wherever you are at in life. Whether you are wanting individual, couples or family therapy.
Jennifer Yim is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the owner, operator and therapist of Redeeming Love LLC. At Redeeming Love you will find a warm and compassionate environment to help support you wherever you are at in life. Whether you are wanting individual, couples or family therapy.
Are you seeking a safe and non-judgmental space with a caring provider? You have found the right place. My goal is to help clients utilize our time together as a safe space to discuss personal matters and discover his/her/their own truest self.
Are you seeking a safe and non-judgmental space with a caring provider? You have found the right place. My goal is to help clients utilize our time together as a safe space to discuss personal matters and discover his/her/their own truest self.
Dr. Denise LaBarge
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC, NCC, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63021
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.
If you are a woman struggling to cope with all the demands in life or a teen looking to gain confidence and resilience, I'm here to help and will respond within 48 hrs. I help women, parents, and adolescents cope through challenges, gain confidence, improve relationships, find joy, and overall feel better. My approach is client-led in a non-judgmental space to help you talk through solutions in a style that's calm, kind, and engaging. My training and experience include anxiety, parenting, perinatal/postpartum mental health, work stress, conflict resolution, life/career transitions, school issues and emotional regulation.
If you are a woman struggling to cope with all the demands in life or a teen looking to gain confidence and resilience, I'm here to help and will respond within 48 hrs. I help women, parents, and adolescents cope through challenges, gain confidence, improve relationships, find joy, and overall feel better. My approach is client-led in a non-judgmental space to help you talk through solutions in a style that's calm, kind, and engaging. My training and experience include anxiety, parenting, perinatal/postpartum mental health, work stress, conflict resolution, life/career transitions, school issues and emotional regulation.
Rachel C Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, MO 63021
Waitlist for new clients
I am a passionate and dedicated counselor who longs to see healing and redemption in the lives of the wounded and the broken. My clients are those who have experienced trauma, abuse, and suffering and consequently have seen the affects of their suffering result in anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, and more. My clients often have little awareness of just how resilient and courageous they are, but enduring and surviving trauma is not an easy thing. It is my greatest honor to walk alongside survivors as they fight for hope and healing and discover just how strong they are.
I am a passionate and dedicated counselor who longs to see healing and redemption in the lives of the wounded and the broken. My clients are those who have experienced trauma, abuse, and suffering and consequently have seen the affects of their suffering result in anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, and more. My clients often have little awareness of just how resilient and courageous they are, but enduring and surviving trauma is not an easy thing. It is my greatest honor to walk alongside survivors as they fight for hope and healing and discover just how strong they are.
Debora Hayden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021
Waitlist for new clients
Utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral approach I address a wide variety of issues, including low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. The way we think affects the way we feel which affects our responses to those around us. In Couples' counseling I emphasize the importance of being mindful of the negative scripts triggered by your partner and identifying ways to become the partner you want to be.
Utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral approach I address a wide variety of issues, including low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. The way we think affects the way we feel which affects our responses to those around us. In Couples' counseling I emphasize the importance of being mindful of the negative scripts triggered by your partner and identifying ways to become the partner you want to be.
Stephanie Korpal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
You feel like you're barely hanging in there. Like you've lost your way, or maybe even yourself. You just can't seem to get back on solid footing-emotionally OR mentally. You’ve tried your usual tips and tricks to feel better, but they’ve barely moved the needle. Your brain feels like it's not your friend and it's tough to find happiness in the things that usually bring you joy. Your confidence has been knocked down a few pegs. You either feel keyed up with constant worry or knocked flat, laying on the couch or your bed without the energy to do anything. And now you've decided: it's time for a change.
You feel like you're barely hanging in there. Like you've lost your way, or maybe even yourself. You just can't seem to get back on solid footing-emotionally OR mentally. You’ve tried your usual tips and tricks to feel better, but they’ve barely moved the needle. Your brain feels like it's not your friend and it's tough to find happiness in the things that usually bring you joy. Your confidence has been knocked down a few pegs. You either feel keyed up with constant worry or knocked flat, laying on the couch or your bed without the energy to do anything. And now you've decided: it's time for a change.
Open Arms Wellness - Ballwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
Struggling to connect with therapists and feeling unheard? Our commitment is to link you with skilled mental health therapists across various specialties in the greater St. Louis area, offering immediate openings in 1 of our 4 locations: Brentwood, Ballwin, CWE, or Columbia. Our approach involves delving into the root of your concerns—we listen attentively, devising unique strategies that align with your passions to foster healing in your life. Witness a remarkable transformation when collaborating with our carefully chosen professionals.
Struggling to connect with therapists and feeling unheard? Our commitment is to link you with skilled mental health therapists across various specialties in the greater St. Louis area, offering immediate openings in 1 of our 4 locations: Brentwood, Ballwin, CWE, or Columbia. Our approach involves delving into the root of your concerns—we listen attentively, devising unique strategies that align with your passions to foster healing in your life. Witness a remarkable transformation when collaborating with our carefully chosen professionals.
Laura Benchie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Laura Benchie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Art Therapist (ATR-BC), and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) based in St Louis, MO. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, teens and adults helping to improve their mental health and providing effective, individualized care to help my clients to make progress and start feeling better.
Hello, my name is Laura Benchie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Art Therapist (ATR-BC), and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) based in St Louis, MO. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, teens and adults helping to improve their mental health and providing effective, individualized care to help my clients to make progress and start feeling better.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.