Therapy for Anxiety & Depression in St. Louis

You’re not alone…

Maybe you’ve been running on empty—constantly anxious, low on energy, or simply going through the motions. You may have lost interest in things you once enjoyed, or your thoughts feel heavy and hard to quiet.

Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or a mix of both, it can be exhausting and isolating. Even when things look fine on the outside, it may feel very different on the inside.

Signs Anxiety or Depression May Be Affecting You

You might notice experiences like:

  • worry or overthinking that feels hard to turn off

  • a constant inner critic or harsh self-talk

  • trouble sleeping, focusing, or relaxing

  • feeling stuck, unmotivated, or emotionally drained

  • losing interest in activities you once enjoyed

  • difficulty making decisions or trusting yourself

  • feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities

  • withdrawing from others or feeling disconnected

If these experiences sound familiar, therapy can help you better understand what’s happening and develop tools that make daily life feel more manageable.

Outcomes Clients Often Experience

Through therapy, many clients begin to experience:

  • clearer and more manageable thoughts and emotions

  • reduced anxiety and self-critical thinking

  • greater flexibility when responding to stress

  • improved emotional regulation and calm

  • a more balanced and supportive inner voice

  • increased confidence in decision-making

  • daily challenges feeling more manageable

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety & Depression

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another.

CBT focuses on identifying patterns such as:

  • overthinking and worst-case scenario thinking

  • avoidance or procrastination

  • self-criticism and negative self-beliefs

  • emotional overwhelm

Rather than simply trying to “think positive,” therapy helps you recognize patterns that aren’t serving you and develop healthier, more balanced ways of responding.

What It’s Like to Work Together

You don’t need to come to therapy with the perfect words or a clear plan. You only need to show up as you are. My role is to meet you there with compassion, curiosity, and practical tools that support meaningful change.

In sessions, we will:

  • talk through what’s going on in a supportive and grounded way

  • identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck

  • practice small, manageable shifts in how you respond to stress

  • develop coping strategies you can use in daily life

Therapy moves at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable for you.

Who CBT Is Good For

CBT May Be a Good Fit If You:

  • feel tired of trying to manage anxiety or low mood on your own

  • want practical tools that go deeper than surface-level advice

  • want relief from overthinking or self-criticism

  • are open to exploring how thoughts, behaviors, and nervous system responses interact

Many people who seek therapy are used to “holding it together” for others while struggling internally. Therapy can help you reconnect with calm, clarity, and a stronger sense of self.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Many people consider therapy when worry, overthinking, low mood, or lack of motivation start affecting daily life, relationships, or work. You don’t need to reach a certain level of distress or have a formal diagnosis to benefit from therapy.

    If you’ve been feeling stuck, emotionally drained, or overwhelmed by your thoughts, therapy can provide a supportive space to understand what’s happening and develop tools that help you feel more balanced and in control.

  • I work with adults experiencing a range of concerns related to anxiety and depression, including:

    • chronic worry or overthinking

    • high-achiever or perfectionism-related stress

    • persistent sadness or low motivation

    • burnout or emotional exhaustion

    • self-criticism and negative self-talk

    • difficulty relaxing or feeling present

    Even if you’re unsure how to label what you’re experiencing, therapy can help you make sense of your thoughts and emotions.

  • Yes. For many people, anxiety and depression are influenced by past experiences, relationship patterns, or long-term stress. Sometimes these experiences shape how we think about ourselves, respond to stress, or relate to others.

    Therapy can help explore these patterns in a supportive way while also building practical tools to help you feel more stable and confident in daily life.

  • The length of therapy can vary depending on your goals and the patterns you want to work on. Some people benefit from shorter-term therapy focused on building coping skills, while others choose to work together longer to address deeper patterns or past experiences that influence anxiety or depression.

    During our work together, we regularly check in about your goals and progress so therapy continues to feel meaningful and supportive.

Anxiety & Depression Therapy in St. Louis

I provide therapy for anxiety and depression for adults in the St. Louis area, including Chesterfield and Washington, Missouri.

Many people seek therapy when persistent worry, emotional exhaustion, or low mood begins affecting daily life, relationships, or work.

Therapy can help you better understand these patterns and develop tools that support lasting emotional well-being.

Get Started: Trauma Therapy in St. Louis

If anxiety, overthinking, or low mood have been making life feel heavier than it should, therapy can help you find relief and develop healthier ways of responding to stress.

I offer therapy for adults in the St. Louis area and provide a supportive space to explore what you’re experiencing and begin making meaningful change.