Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Saint Louis, Missouri MO
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CFT
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
Maybe you're exhausted from carrying everything on your own. You want someone to lean on, but trusting people has never felt safe. You tell yourself you should be over what happened by now, but you still feel the impact of the past. You are really hard on yourself, struggle to get close to people, feel on edge even when nothing is wrong, or wonder why the same relationship patterns keep showing up. On the outside, you might look like you're keeping it together, but internally you feel exhausted and alone.
One of the things I love most about being a therapist is helping people finally make sense of and find closure from experiences that have never truly been processed. And to provide the support you’ve always needed but have never truly received. Healing is about helping both your mind and body learn that you don't have to stay in survival mode. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and holistic, blending evidence-based therapy with mindfulness and mind-body techniques to create meaningful, lasting change.
I know you may feel like you can't really rely on anyone and have had to handle everything on your own. Working with me as your therapist, you'll finally have someone in your corner who has your back and will be your biggest advocate. My clients have described me as someone patient and compassionate who will also give direct, helpful feedback that supports their goals; and someone who isn't afraid to bring some well-timed humor into sessions, because healing involves connecting with joy too.
Our work together will be intentional. I come with a personalized plan for each session so you get the most out of your therapy. Everything will be tailored to your unique story, goals, and nervous system. We'll move at your pace while addressing the deeper roots of what's keeping you stuck, so you can build self-trust, healthier relationships, and a greater sense of peace in your daily life. If you're wondering whether we'd be a good fit, I'd love to meet you during a free 15-minute consultation! To schedule a consultation, you can contact me to coordinate a time or book directly on my website if that's easier.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Saint Louis, MO 63108
Online in Saint Louis, MO Missouri
CFT
Iam Jophiel, LCSW, SEP, CPAT, CCTP-II
Therapist, @ Embracing Rebirth
I’m here to walk beside you as you shed what no longer serves you. Whether you’re healing relational wounds, seeking a more authentic way of being, or integrating expanded states of consciousness-together we make space for what wants to move, soften, and be witnessed.
17 Years Experience
Online in Saint Louis, MO Missouri (Online Only)
CFT
Iam Jophiel, LCSW, SEP, CPAT, CCTP-II
Therapist, @ Balanced Life Counseling & Consulting
I’m here to support you! I specialize in partnering with adults experiencing Anxiety, PTSD, Impaired Self-Esteem, Spiritual or Religious Stressors, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue. I provide Helping Professionals with a safe space to be vulnerable, explore a greater sense of authenticity, address life concerns and improve self-care. My intuitive and inclusive style may also help you to feel seen, safe, and invited toward possibilities. I also specialize in supporting persons who identify as Empaths, Highly Sensitive and/or Neurodivergent.
17 Years Experience
Online in Saint Louis, MO Missouri (Online Only)
CFT
Kieri Olmstead
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
If you're looking for someone to validate everything you're already thinking, I'm probably not your therapist. But if you're ready to actually look at what's keeping you stuck — in your relationships, your patterns, your story — then we might be a really good fit. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with five consecutive years recognized as Kansas City's top couples therapist, pre-marital counselor and marriage and family therapist by KC Magazine, The Pitch KC and the Kansas City Star. I work with individuals, couples and families who are done just surviving and ready to understand themselves at a deeper level. Therapy here is warm, direct and honest — sometimes uncomfortably so. That's the point.
9 Years Experience
Online in Saint Louis, MO Missouri
CFT
Dr. Nichole Vincent
Psychologist, PsyD
Not your typical therapist. No passive nods, no distant “mm-hmm” moments.
You deserve a space where you can be your unfiltered self, explore your thoughts, and make meaningful progress without feeling like you're talking to a blank wall. That’s where I come in.
Think of our sessions like catching up with a good friend over your favorite drink. I’ll ask how your week’s been, what book has you hooked, or how that recent trip turned out, not out of obligation, but because I genuinely care. I’m here to celebrate your wins, sit with you in the tough moments, and challenge the narratives that keep you stuck. And when needed? I’ll give you the honest, compassionate feedback that helps you move forward.
Clients often tell me they feel instantly at ease with me, like they can finally breathe. I bring warmth, humor, and a down-to-earth approach that makes the therapy room feel like a safe, inviting space where vulnerability is welcome. No judgment. No pretense. Just real talk, real growth, and real support.
I believe you are the expert of your own life, my job is to help you see that, own it, and step into the life you deserve.
15 Years Experience
Online in Saint Louis, MO Missouri (Online Only)
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.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Saint Louis, Missouri Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Saint Louis, Missouri average 15 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (92%), Depression (73%), and Stress (73%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 79% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 92% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 73% | Stress |
| 61% | Self Esteem |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Women's Issues |
| 46% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Black / African American |