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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.


  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    Since you were a small child, you have taken care of everyone else, and by now, you are a pro at it. You can read the emotions of everyone in the room, and you feel responsible for making sure others are comfortable. When someone you love is hurting, you feel guilty and want to fix it for them, whether you were involved or not. It is easy to give empathy and understanding to everyone else, but you are extremely hard on yourself. Even when you have nothing left to give, you can't say no. You have definitely used the terms “people pleaser,” “perfectionist,” and/or “eldest daughter” to describe yourself. Everyone else thinks you have it all together, yet nothing you do ever feels good enough in your eyes.

    If you are here looking at my page, maybe you have decided these patterns aren't working for you anymore. I want you to know that I see you, and none of this is your fault. You were given way too much to carry from a young age, and you developed these habits to survive. Maybe you think, “It wasn’t that bad,” or “Other people have it much worse.” I’m here to tell you that what you went through was too much and can have lasting and debilitating effects. If this describes you and you are ready to finally break out of this cycle and start living for yourself, I believe I am the therapist for you!

    My goal is to help you teach your brain and body that it is safe and okay to set boundaries, make mistakes, and prioritize yourself. I don’t just want you to know it; I want you to feel it. I recognize that you are coming to therapy to feel better, so I like to “get to work.” My approach focuses first on creating safety and stability before diving into the deeper 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 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:

    (314) 301-9951

    amy@gatewaytohealcounseling.com

  • 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

    rachael@gatewaytohealcounseling.com