Self Esteem Therapists in Webster Groves, MO

Brienna is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 5 years of experience. She is committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and couples develop strategies for daily living that address their unique challenges. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and child behavioral issues. Brienna completed her Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology.

There’s a voice in your head that constantly berates you. It endlessly echos the phrase “not good enough”, no matter how hard you try. You’re a grown adult and yet some people and situations make you feel like an anxious child. Perhaps you feel guilty even though you can’t recall doing anything wrong, which leads you to walk on eggshells in the face of conflict. Or maybe you feel like you're constantly self-sabotaging by pushing others away because you’re afraid of being abandoned. It seems like your body has two settings, you’re either on-edge or completely shut down. Life like this is exhausting, but you can't seem to get unstuck.

Nate and Alison Brack specialize in traumatic stress. They use approaches backed by research and brain science to address the present impacts of trauma. Nate is a certified EMDR therapist who works with adults. He also uses Internal Family Systems and somatic approaches including Deep Brain Reorientation to negotiate subtle and structural dissociation. He also specializes in problematic trauma coping including addictive behaviors and substance use. Nate is a vetted and approved first responder treatment provider in Missouri (www.missouricit.org/provider-map). Additionally, he offers PLPC clinical supervision and EMDR consultation.

Welcome! You may be seeking therapy for any number of reasons. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, feeling stuck in current patterns or struggling with internal thoughts and judgments, these challenges are often difficult to navigate on your own. I specialize in working with college-aged individuals and young adults on navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationships. In our work together, we will tap into your strengths as you learn to recognize thought and behavioral patterns that contribute to recurrent issues in your life.

How do you know when you need help with your mental health? Is it in times of hopelessness or extreme isolation or sadness or when things suddenly take an unexpected turn? How do you know when you need to be “seen” for who you truly are by those who matter most to you? Many of us don't know what to do when these very human needs surface. It may seem too late…but it is never too late to invest in your emotional health by enlisting the help of a Licensed Professional Counselor. Self doubt and hectic schedules may make us question how valid our emotional needs are, but if your heart and mind are speaking it is time to listen.

I like to see my clients reach their full potential by focusing on their strengths. Letting them know they are not alone and with my help and support they can live happy successful lives.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers mental health therapy to a variety of clients, each with their own specific needs and goals. Based on my own personal experience and years in the mental health and substance use field, I believe therapy can help each of us greatly if we are willing to do the work. My mission is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment for you to work through challenges and live a healthy and full life. My job as a therapist is not to "fix" anyone, but rather to help and guide you through life's ups and downs. I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples, and families!

I work with individuals who struggle with trauma, relationship problems, and not taking care of oneself first. Trauma is anything that felt too big to handle at the time and continues to come back to haunt you today. This means trauma can come from many different life experiences. I find that many of my clients have attachment and relationship trauma that continues to affect their present day relationships. We will spend time healing your wounds to help you grow into the person you wish to be, with a stronger sense of safety within yourself, your relationships, and the world you live in.

Our past experiences may shape us, but they don't have to define our lives. Sometimes painful memories, emotions, or even our own behavior can feel like a heavy weight we've been carrying for a long time. This weight can hold us back and can make life feel overwhelming. It can lead to problems in our relationships, unwanted thoughts and behaviors, or disconnection from ourselves and the things in life that matter most. It can feel impossible at times to free ourselves of this burden alone. I'm here to offer hope; hope that this weight can be lifted.

Feeling on edge? Having difficulty connecting meaningfully with others? People get stuck in cycles and problems can snowball. Figuring out what needs to change and how to do it can be confusing and demoralizing. Together, we will clarify what's most important to you and how to live a more whole-hearted life.