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EMERGENCY
Behavioral Health Response
CALL: 314-469-6644 Hotline Help or 800-811-4760 or Text: BEHEARD to 31658
Youth In Need
CALL: 314-819-8802 or 800-819-8282
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
CALL: 1-800-273-8255
CHAT: Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Life Crisis Services
CALL: 314-647-4357
Join their online network at feelingkindablue.org to connect with others
Crisis Text Line:
Text “HOME” to 741-741
Crisis Text Line serves young people (and others) in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7, emotional support and information. A live, trained specialist receives the text and responds quickly. Nationwide.
Your school counselor is available to you during the school day for any student who needs assistance with coping, loss, grief, stress, and more. If you would like to see an outside therapist for more regular sessions, your counselor can provide you with a referral list.
https://www.chadscoalition.org/talk-now
How to Cope with Anxiety
School Counselor - Coping with Anxiety
Girls Rise Workshop An empowerment workshop
For girls 12-14 years of age 6/1/25 11am-1pm questions: thesocialdaughter@gmail.com
How and When to Help a Friend Reach Out for Support
https://jedfoundation.org/resource/how-and-when-to-help-a-friend-reach-out-for-support/
7 Strategies for Holiday Stress Management
Holiday Stress Management
thanksgiving-family-drama-a-teens-guide-to-staying-calm-
SELF HELP EXERCISES
Calming breaths: breathing-exercises-for-stress
Find Your Calm: Need to take a break or get help relaxing? Choose what works for you- click calm
Yoga: Yoga for students. You can pick your level and time frame. Click here for down dog yoga
Mindfulness 10 minute guided mediation for anxiety by Girls Leadership mindfulness meditation
3 minute body scan mediation for kids and adults: body scan
SELF HELP EXERCISES
Calming breaths: breathing-exercises-for-stress
Find Your Calm: Need to take a break or get help relaxing? Choose what works for you- click calm
Yoga: Yoga for students. You can pick your level and time frame. Click here for down dog yoga
Mindfulness 10 minute guided mediation for anxiety by Girls Leadership mindfulness meditation
3 minute body scan mediation for kids and adults: body scan
Support and ideas: Tips and resources
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Mental Health Resource Directory - St. Louis
St. Louis Bereavement Groups
WERC Washington University Early Recognition Center, early psychosis treatment
GROUP SUPPORT & WORKSHOPS
Ranken Jordan Grief Support for kids, teens & adults:
6-week sessions Bridges - Grief Support | Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
Empowered Therapy:
https://www.kellycaul.com/group-therapy
Individuals find connection with one another while working on building self-compassion, confidence, self-awareness, healthy coping strategies, and skills to develop healthy relationships. Quieting the Storm: Summer 2025 sessions begin in June
COUNSELING REFERRALS
COUNSELING REFERRALS
PSYCHOLOGIST and COUNSELOR REFERRALS
list updated 2025
These service providers have no connection to Visitation Academy nor have they been necessarily endorsed by Visitation Academy. This list has been compiled from various resources including recommendations from families who have worked with these professionals. We suggest you consult with your insurance company to confirm coverage.
Find a therapist online. Select by problem type, treatment type, age of patient, geographical area, and more.
www.psychotherapysaintlouis.org
General resources for mental health counseling and support groups: www.mha-em.org
Annie’s Hope
Specializing in peer support grief counseling
314.965.5015
http://annieshope.org/programs/
Catholic Charities – Multiple Locations
Possible to have no out of pocket cost
https://ccstl.org/services/mental-health-wellness
Caul, Kelly, MSW, LCSW
Empowered Therapy, LLC
Specializes in teens, women, and parents
(Trauma-informed therapy)
314.952.3199
kkcaul@yahoo.com
Center Pointe Hospital
Adolescent Outpatient Program Locations
Locations in St. Charles, West County,
St. Louis, and Washington, MO
West County Location
11477 Olde Cabin Rd, suite 205
St. Louis, MO 63141
636-477-2111
314.292.7323
CHADS Coalition
Suicide Prevention Organization
http://www.chadscoalition.org/aboutus/
314.952-2046
Warm Line: 314-952-8274
Clayton Behavioral Health
9890 Clayton Road, Suite 100
Saint Louis, MO 63124
314-222-5830
Ellie Mental Health
https://elliementalhealth.com/
Foundations for Change
Individual, Group & Family
Des Peres, St. Charles & St. Louis city locations
http://foundationsforchange.net
therapists@foundationsforchange.net
314-577-0444
Peggy Fiala, M.Ed.,LPC
9909 Clayton Road, Suite 220
314.960.9227
(works with adults, parents, school personnel, elementary/middle school students)
Kelsey Finnegan, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
314.275.0939
Kara Friedman, LPC
Kara Friedman Counseling, LLC
Individual Therapy for Teens and Women Struggling with Anxiety and Perfectionism
7750 Clayton Rd. Suite 108
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Phone: 314.669.5580
Email: kara@karafriedmancounseling.com
Website: karafriedmancounseling.com
Cassie Galmiche, LPC, NCC
Unwritten: a Therapy Space
314-804-3365
Ganim, Tom, M.Ed., LPC
20 years + working with adolescents
412 S. Clay Ave., Suite 101
Kirkwood, MO 63122
(314) 492-0356
Gelfand, Marisa, LPC, NCC
Clayton Mental Health
Extensive work with eating disorders
Marisa@claytonmentalhealth.com
www.claytonmentalhealth.com
314-764-5737
Karen Geren, LCSW
8000 Bonhomme, Suite 317
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-584-0606
Karen Giegling LPC
16024 Manchester Rd.
Ellisville, MO 63011
(314) 322-6722
karengieglinglpc@gmail.com
https://www.karengieglinglpc.com/
Greer, Stacy, LPC
Greer Counseling, LLC
(314) 207-3925
Dr. Catherine Hasler, PhD
745 Craig Rd Ste 218
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 569-5055
Hopkins, Megan, LPC
Specializes in grief, loss, and adolescents
111 Prospect Avenue
Kirkwood, MO 63122
meganhopkinscounseling@gmail.com
636.288.0598
Hyken, Russell PhD EdSp, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Hyken, Julie
Educational+Psychotherapy Services, LLC
8301 Maryland Avenue, Suite 310
Clayton, MO 63105
jhyken@ed-psy.com
314-691-7640
Kientzle, Katherine, MA NCC LPC CCTP RYT EMDR-I
Pediatric Addiction & Trauma Neurotherapy & Counseling
11628 Old Ballas Road
314.649.0640
https://katherine-kientzle.clientsecure.me/
KUTO (Kinds Under Twenty One)
KUTO’s mission is to prevent suicide and foster the emotional well-being of youth. KUTO prepares teens with the skills, confidence and courage to help their peers, and themselves, cope before, during and after crisis.
KUTO Crisis Helpline: 1-888-644-5886 (staffed after 4pm)
http://www.kuto.org
Judkins, Dr. Catherine Hood, Psychologist
14500 S. Outer 40 Road, Suite 202
Chesterfield, MO 65017
314.579.5040
Kessler, Linda, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Adolescent - Adult - Family Therapist
Tele-health exclusively
314-706-3918
Kids in the Middle
Individual and Group therapy for teens with parents going through a divorce
2650 S. Hanley Road, Suite 150
Brentwood, MO 63144
314.909.9922
Lenac Jr., Joseph, MA
Winning Edge Psychological Services
314.995.7201
Lewis, Robert L., Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Individual and Family Therapy
Grief counseling and general counseling
7730 Carondelet Avenue, Suite 307
Clayton, MO 63105
bobllewis@charter.net
314.721.7201 ext.4
Lutheran Family Services
A member of the United Way
Counseling at no charge to families
serving St. Louis County, St. Charles,
Jefferson County, & Franklin County
314.787.5100
Mabie, Kristel, LPC, NCC
KLM Counseling
314-852-9991
Materniak, Becky LPC, NCC
16141 Swingley Ridge Rd.
Suite E2
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636)542-1100
McEvoy, Christine
1606 Big Bend Road
St. Louis, MO 63117
314.709.5393
Specializes in teens, anxiety, and eating disorders
Taylor Medernach, MSW, LCSW, RPT. (she/her/hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Registered Play Therapist
(works with ages 3-13)
Wholehearted Healing
9904 Clayton Road, Suite 124
Saint Louis, MO 63124
314-720-0547
www.wholeheartedhealingstl.com
Mercy Clinic
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
970 Executive Parkway Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141-6302
https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-clinic-child-and-adolescent-psychiatry-edgewood
(314) 628-6550
Milligan, Tori LPC, NBCC and Psych Examiner
Former School Counselor at Cor Jesu
Counseling and Assessment( Obtech - ADHD computer based assessment)
tori@milligancounseling.com
314.690.1984
Milner, Catherine Ph.D.
catmilner@att.net
314.406.3381
Emily Mitchell-Harris (Lanspa), LCSW, RPT (she/her)
314-690-5049
https://www.emilylanspacounseling.com/ or
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/emily-lanspa-counseling-llc-saint-louis-mo/742749
Nahm, Jennifer, LCSW
144 W. Monroe Ave.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
jennifermhahm@gmail.com
636-375-1285
Works with ages 17+
Managing life transitions & chronic health conditions
Specializes in grief, loss, trauma
Pingel, Jodi, Psy.D.
300 Ozark Trail Dr.
Ellisville, MO 63011
636-891-9760
Plan Your Recovery
9904 Clayton Road, Suite 135
Ladue, MO 63124
314.222.5830
Provident Counseling
Provident offers counseling to youth under the age of 20, and their families, who reside in St. Louis County with no out-of-pocket expenses
2650 Olive Street Road
St. Louis, MO 63103
314.533.8200
Queen of Peace Center
The Adolescent Resource Center
The Adolescent Resource Center (ARC) is an early intervention and prevention program for St. Louis County adolescents ages 12-19 with substance use and/or mental health disorders, as well as those who are at-risk of developing disorders or risky behaviors. All services are confidential and free of charge.
https://qopcstl.org/family-centered-behavioral-healthcare/
314-531-0511
SAFE Connections
Free Therapy to youth 12-19 who have experienced rape, domestic, or dating abuse.
2165 Hampton Avenue,
St. Louis, MO 63139
24Hour Crisis Helpline 314.531.2003
Saint Louis Neurotherapy Institute
Neuro feedback to treat ADHD, depression, anxiety
11710 Old Ballas Road – Suite 205
314.983.9355
Shifter, Pamela, MSW, LCSW
677 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 208
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
pbshifter@aol.com
314-583-0284
Staying Out of The Middle
Artemis Counseling Services
(314) 764-0246
Six week wellness group for young women ages 14-15 navigating divorce and two homes: https://www.artemis-counseling.com/groups
St. Louis Behavioral Mental Health Institute
http://www.slbmi.com/child-adolescent-family
new patients: 314-289-9411
West County Location
16216 Baxter Road, Suite 205
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636.532.9188
St. Louis City Location
1129 Macklind Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
314.534.0200
Walter, Lindsay, MA, LPC
Adolescent –Family Therapist
222 South Meramec Ave, Suite 304
St. Louis 63105
314-833-4500
lindsay@emotionalgrowthstl.com
https://emotionalgrowthstl.com/
Weinstein, Dan, Psy.D.
1034 S Brentwood Blvd suite 975
St. Louis, MO 63117
314.721-7201
dan@doctordanw.com
http://doctordanw.com
West County Psychological Associates
1215 Fern Ridge Parkway, Suite 110
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-275-8599
wcpa@sbcglobal.net
Therapists Who Have Reached Out to Visitation Academy
Adams, Anne MA, PLPC
8045 Big Bend Blvd., Ste 101
Saint Louis, MO 63119
anneadamsllc@gmail.com
314.254.3310
https://anneadamsllc.com
Nancy Bonn-Winkler, M.Ed, LPC
Grit and Grace Counseling Services
930 Kehrs Mille road, Ste 324
Ballwin, MO 63011
636.299.0163
https://nancybonnwinkler.clientsecure.me
Nicole Buesse, PLPC, MA
NicoleBCounseling
Wildwood, MO 63040
636.393.8771
nicole@nicolebcounseling.com
http://nicolebcounseling.com
Care and Counseling
12141 Ladue Rd
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-533-8200
https://www.providentstl.org/counseling/care-and-counseling/
Centrec Care
1224 Fern Ridge Pkwy, Suite 305
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
314-205-8068
Colleen Chiapel, MS, LPC
Psychotherapist- Chesterfield, MO
314-246-9219
headway.co/providers/colleen-chiapel
ColleenChiapel@gmail.com
Circadian Counseling (Office and Virtual)
Brian Hampel LPC, Clinical Director
220 W. Argonne Ave, Kirkwood, 63122
636-288-3117
circadiancounseling.com
Epworth Children and Family Services
Services: Mental health, Crisis and Outreach, Youth Emergency Shelter
110 North Elm Ave Webster Groves, 63119
314-961-5718
https://www.epworth.org/service-category/mental-health/
Family Life Counseling and Psychological Services, LLC
Dustin Adamo, PhD - sees clients 12+
Julie Maples, LMSW - sees clients 14+
Megan Adamo, MSW, LCSW, RPT - sees clients 5+
2190 S. Mason Rd, Suite 311
St. Louis, MO 63131
636-300-9333
www.family-life-counseling.com
Fonseca, Laura MSW, LCSW
Cornerstone Therapy
16 North Gore Ave suite 202
Webster Groves, 63119
Fonseca, Laura MSW, LCSW
Cornerstone Therapy
16 North Gore Ave suite 202
Webster Groves, 63119
Karen Geren Counseling, LLC
Karen Geren Counseling, LLC
8000 Bonhomme, Suite 317
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314) 584-0606
karen@kgcounseling.com
Guerra, Kathy M.Ed, LPC
11715 Administration Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63146
314.560.5567
kathy@kathyguerratherapy.com
https://www.kathyguerratherapy.com
Happy Brain Counseling
Kirkwood, MO
314.717.0190
https://happy-brain.com/
Jordan, Tim MD
Dr. Tim Jordan / Children & Families, Inc.
16100 Chesterfield Parkway West, Suite 200
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-530-1883
https://drtimjordan.com/
Karigan, Kathleen PhD, LPC
CrossRoads Counseling Centers
1585 Woodlake Drive, Suite 200
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-5522
kathykarigan@stl-ccc.org
https://stl-ccc.org
Khojasteh, Saaid, MD
Works with children and adolescents,
adults, and older adults
Clayton Behavioral
9890 Clayton Rd 63124
314-246-9164
www.healthymindstl.com
Koch, Melissa PLPC
Embodied Healing, LLC
12166 Old Big Bend Road, Suite 315
Kirkwood, MO 63122.
314-328-9228
Melissa@EmbodiedHealingLLC.com
www.embodiedhealingllc.com
Hadley McIntyre MSW/LMSW
McIntyre Mental Health
Works with clients ages 6+
(314) 566 9904
Hadley.v.mcintyre@gmail.com
www.mcintyrementalhealth.com
McLaughlin, Meghan LPC,NCC
Works with young adult women (anxiety & stress)
In Brentwood, across from Galleria
314-649-0116
www.findyourbalancestl.com
Partners In Wellness - Evidence-Based Therapy
Cherie Massmann
24 S. Gore Ave
63119
314-736-5446
info@partnersinwellnessSTL.com
https://www.partnersinwellnessstl.com/
Politte, Alan J. ED.D
Psychologists and Educators
12101 Woodcrest Executive Dr suite 160
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-878-8855
Rauscher, Amy G. MA, LPC, CRC
439 S. Kirkwood Rd suite 208
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-691-4422
amygrauscher.com
amy@amygrauscher.com
S.A.F.E. Alternatives
(Self Abuse Finally Ends)
8000 Bonhomme Suite 211
St. Louis, MO 63105
(800)-DONTCUT | (800)-366-8288
https://selfinjury.com
Schwarz, Elizabeth A. LPC, LCSW
Specializes in treatment of children-young adults 5-25
10425 Old Olive Street, Suite 200
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Phone # 314-406-7475
easchwarz@att.net
Strohmayer, Sarah MA, LPC
8008 Carondelet Ave Ste. 104
Clayton, MO 63105
314.474.6002
https://www.steppingstonestl.com/#home
Therapy and Wellness Collective
11710 Old Ballas Rd, Suite 111
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
314.485.9059
Jenny@therapyandwellnesscollective.com
www.therapyandwellnesscollective.com
Understanding Minds Psychological Services
Therapies include psycho-educational evaluation and family therapy.
Sharon Harlow, Psy.D.
South County & West County
314-729-1200
https://www.understandingmindsstl.com
clients@understandingmindsstl.com
West County Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
955 Executive Parkway Dr Stes. 100 & 220
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
314-200-5131
https://westcountybehavioral.com/contact-us/
Katie Willard Virant
St. Louis, MO 63117
314-858-6884
kwvtherapy.com
Katie@kwvtherapy.com
Yunker, John M.S Licensed Psychologist
225 S Meramec, suite 202
Clayton, MO 63105
314-727-7266
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