ART Therapists in Saint Louis, MO

I’ve spent a lot of time developing expertise in the issues I work with; however, I rely equally on my heart and gut sense in working with each client uniquely. I have a straightforward, common-sense style and know the value of elbow grease in making life changes. Trauma in all its forms is the thread that connects the different life problems I specialize in working with. I don’t believe in having only one tool in my toolbox, any more than I believe in having only one trauma treatment available to help you. Let’s figure out what tools work best for you, whether that be EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Brain Spotting, Deep Brain Reorienting, or the Safe and Sound Protocol. We currently have openings for intensives, men's and women's groups, and online workshops.

I became a therapist because I needed one. I lost my mom when I was 18, and in the years that followed I struggled with anxiety and depression and reached for whatever would take the edge off. When I finally sat down with a therapist, it changed my life. Not because it fixed everything right away, but because for the first time I had a space to say the things I had never said out loud. As a gay man, I know what it is like to carry parts of yourself quietly for longer than you should have had to. That lived experience shapes how I show up in the room. Affirming care is not something I do. It is something I live.

I am a great fit for people who: a) need to be functional for work; b) feel more comfortable with an informal professional style; c) know they need to do "the work" but aren't sure where to start.

Feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck can make it hard to move forward—but meaningful change is possible. My goal is to help you gain clarity, reconnect with your strengths, and develop practical tools so you can approach life’s challenges with greater confidence and direction. Therapy is a collaborative process, and together we focus on what’s getting in your way while building skills that support lasting growth and a more satisfying present. My work is grounded in a strengths-based, evidence-informed approach that emphasizes insight, action, and measurable progress. I help clients identify patterns that no longer serve them and replace them with healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. Clients often appreciate that treatment is focused, intentional, and designed to create real-world change rather than remaining abstract or open-ended. Cultural awareness and inclusivity are core values of my practice. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and am committed to providing care that is respectful, affirming, and responsive to each client’s unique context. Above all, I prioritize creating a safe, supportive environment where you feel understood and empowered—because a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful and effective change.

Professionally, I have advanced training and experience in treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and insomnia. For six years, I worked for the VA, helping veterans heal the invisible wounds of combat and other traumatic experiences. Now, I offer therapy to the wider community, including veterans. I love what I do, and that shine through in my work. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about my practice and to set up an appointment.

St. Louis sits at a crossroads of the Midwest and the South, and its deeply segregated geography shapes a mental health landscape where therapists frequently address racial trauma, economic stress, and community-level grief rooted in the city's long history of systemic inequality. The 2014 Ferguson uprising brought national attention to St. Louis and left a lasting psychological mark on many residents, and therapists specializing in racial trauma, activism fatigue, and community healing remain in strong demand. Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital provide world-class institutional mental health resources, with a strong private practice community concentrated in Clayton, the Central West End, and South City. St. Louis's lower cost of living relative to coastal cities makes quality private therapy more financially accessible for many residents.

Gender ID

	75%	Female
	25%	Male

Session Type

	62%	In Person and Online
	38%	Online Only

Top Specialties

100%	Trauma and PTSD
88%	Anxiety or Fears
88%	Women's Issues
75%	Loss or Grief
75%	Self Esteem
63%	Stress
63%	Depression

Ages Served

100%	Adult
88%	Young Adult
75%	Senior
25%	Teen

Client Focus

63%	Women
38%	Military / Veterans
38%	Men
25%	LGBTQ+
13%	Black / African American

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Saint Louis, Missouri MO

Dr Janice Caudill - Intensive Recovery Healing

Devon Davasher

LS Associates LLC

Dr. Hina Siddiqui; Insights Psychology

Jacqueline Elster

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Saint Louis, Missouri Statistics

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