Heal from Trauma with a St. Louis Therapist Who Understands Women’s Unique Needs

Many women come to therapy saying, “Nothing terrible happened… but something still feels off.” You may be used to holding everything together, staying on guard, or managing your reactions so nothing “blows up.” These patterns can leave you feeling tense, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps women process difficult memories, trauma, and emotional experiences that may still affect daily life. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, anxious, or carrying tension they can’t quite name.

Through EMDR, we work gently to process these experiences while supporting your nervous system. EMDR helps build positive neural pathways in the brain, promoting calm, confidence, and emotional resilience. It not only helps process the past but also strengthens your ability to navigate life with clarity, confidence, and a sense of ease.

You might notice the same patterns showing up in your relationships—overthinking, people-pleasing, pulling away, or feeling like you’re too much or not enough. I work with women who want to understand where these patterns come from and build relationships that feel steadier, more fulfilling, and less exhausting.es here

Loving someone who struggles with addiction can be exhausting and confusing—especially when so much attention goes to them, and very little to how this has affected you. You may have spent years managing crises, keeping everyone else afloat, and putting your own needs on the back burner.

Women leaders and entrepreneurs are supported in understanding how past experiences and attachment patterns show up at work—impacting relationships, decision-making, stress, and leadership confidence. Through a blend of therapeutic support and coaching-style guidance informed by a PhD in Organization Development, practical strategies are developed for managing difficult people, navigating workplace dynamics, and leading with clarity and authority.

Small business owners are also supported in building healthy, high-functioning workplaces where employees can thrive. This work focuses on improving communication, setting clear expectations, and managing teams with empathy, structure, and confidence.

Perimenopause and menopause can bring a wide range of emotional, physical, and cognitive changes—mood swings, anxiety, low energy, difficulty focusing, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Yet so little guidance is given to women on how to navigate this transition, leaving many feeling isolated or unsure of where to turn.

You don’t need to face this stage of life alone. Working with a therapist who is informed and understands the challenges of perimenopause and menopause can help you manage mood changes, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with your sense of self—so you can move through this transition with clarity, balance, and confidence.