Meet the Team
We want you to find your ideal match in a therapist. Each clinician has a unique training, experience and style. If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of these clinicians, please fill out a contact form or reach out to the clinician directly. If you would like to have a free 15-minute consultation with one of our therapists before scheduling an appointment, please email to schedule a consultation call.
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Licensed Professional CounselorI am a trauma therapist for clients who have been hurt by the people that were supposed to love and protect them. In my years of practice, I have developed a passion for helping people to heal relational trauma, whether that’s sexual trauma, domestic violence, or early childhood abuse.
I use a combination of approaches, first making sure that my clients feel safe and stable and then diving into the trauma work. My approach focuses on healing attachment wounds and building the self-worth you have always deserved.
As your therapist, I recognize that you are coming to therapy to feel better, so I like to “get to work.” I will meet you where you are and go at your pace while encouraging you to change old patterns and try new skills. While I consider myself to be an experienced and skilled therapist, I also show up to therapy as an imperfect human who doesn’t have it all figured out either (which means a lot of laughter along the way). If this resonates with you, let’s chat! I would love to work with you!
Contact me:
(205) 598-7843
amy@gatewaytohealcounseling.com
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Hi! My name is Rachael, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. I earned my M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri Saint Louis (UMSL) in 2022. My professional background includes extensive work in crisis intervention and suicide prevention, supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences during acute and high-risk situations.
I believe in the power of safe, genuine connection, and the importance of a non-judgmental space to explore shame, trauma, and deep hurt. I consider it a great honor when clients invite me into their vulnerable moments in therapy. I also bring my humanness to sessions–I won’t be perfect, and I also won’t expect perfection from you. No matter what you might bring to the table, my goal is to provide a space that feels safe, warm, and welcoming.
My clients often come into therapy feeling like their lives are out of control, or that there is no hope to find healing. Sometimes they feel stuck because it seems like no matter what they do, nothing works. Maybe despite how hard they try, their emotions feel so overwhelming that it is difficult to maintain long-term stability or relationships.
I offer counseling for adults facing a variety of concerns, including trauma, suicidal ideation and behaviors, self-injury, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. I work alongside my clients to create goals that feel meaningful and helpful in their lives, approaching therapy as collaborative and individualized. I am EMDR trained, and provide comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when indicated.
If any of this sounds familiar or relatable, I would love for us to work together! Please feel free to reach out for next steps or if I can answer any questions.
Contact me:
(314) 896-4049