Anxiety Counseling for Kids, Teens & College Students
in St. Louis, Missouri
Even if you or your child look angry on the outside, you know something bigger is happening underneath the surface.
We specialize in
-
Overwhelmed College Students
-
Anxiety Therapy for Teens
-
Anger Management for Kids
-
Anxious Pre-Schoolers
You don’t know what to do to help your kid.
You’re dealing with a child who won’t, or even can’t, tell you what's really going on inside; a child who obsesses over every little "what if;" who gets overwhelmed in an instant, from 0 to 60. You feel stuck and powerless. You just want them to feel better.
Meeting our specialists:
Anxiety can look like anger, like stress, like perfectionism… and regardless of how it looks, it's getting in the way of everything else. You need a plan - and you need highly trained therapists who can really figure out what’s going on underneath the surface.
Outcomes-focused, evidence-based therapy
Through building anxiety management skills, we can turn this around. We track your outcomes scores each and every week to make sure things are actually getting better - meaning our therapists can proactively address problems, and get you through therapy faster.
Take charge of your life
Our collaborative approach is tailored to you. We work with you to figure out how best to deal with what's going on. Our outcomes-focused approach, high specialization, and weekly parent check-ins set us apart.
The Compassionate Counseling St. Louis Team
-
Kelsey Torgerson Dunn
MSW, LCSW
Owner & Founder -
Molly Shaffer
M.ED, LPC
Trauma Therapy -
Samantha Ferrara
MSW, LCSW
Anxiety Therapy -
Susie McGaughey
MA, ATR, LPC
Art Therapy
Choosing the right therapist for your child can be overwhelming. Our proven track record speaks volumes.
At Compassionate Counseling St. Louis, we understand that each child's therapy journey is unique. That's why we've adopted Feedback Informed Treatment, using the Outcomes Rating Scale (ORS) and Session Rating Scale (SRS) to track our outcomes each and every week.
We're committed to real-time adjustments.
And we tailor each and every session to you so that you can feel real, tangible progress.
We’ve been tracking our outcomes for years, and our results speak volumes: 91% of our clients see improvements, with 82% achieving their goals within 12 sessions.
We're proud of the positive impact we have on families, and we’re ready to help you navigate these next steps together.
When Anxiety Makes You Angry is a CBT self-help book for teenagers.
It’s filled with actual, concrete therapist-approved strategies to help your teen learn about what’s really underneath their anger, and what they can do about it.
Looking for St. Louis counseling, child therapists, teenager therapy, or a great therapist for college students?
Our highly trained child and teenager therapists are here to help!
We tailor our approach to you:
Whether your child needs stress management skills or your teen just needs to talk, we want to be your go-to resource. As child and adolescent anxiety specialists, we are happy to provide a free 15 minute phone screening to help you navigate this process. We can determine if therapy would be the best next step.
We work closely with parents:
Each and every session, we set aside time for a weekly check in with you, as part of your therapy minutes. Need more intensive support? Learn more about our therapeutic parent coaching.
Wondering if we’re the best fit?
After we talk, we can help connect you with other great therapists, psychologists, counselors, or psychiatrists in St. Louis if we don't have the specialized training that would be the best fit for you or your child.
Frequently Asked Questions for Anxiety Therapy in St. Louis
Which therapy is best for anxiety?
The best type of therapy, or therapy modality, is the kind that is tailored to you.
To get nitty gritty, at Compassionate Counseling St. Louis, our therapists and counselors incorporate play therapy, art therapy, trauma-focused therapy when needed, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
We also use what’s called “feedback informed treatment,” getting your and your child’s outcomes scores each and every week to make sure things are getting better, and that we’re the best clinical fit.
What are 3 coping strategies for anxiety?
Coping with overwhelming emotions is a crucial part of managing anxiety and anxiety-driven anger. We incorporate relaxation skills into most sessions, and we have an in depth resource list full of awesome coping strategies. Our three favorites?
Is therapy worth it for anxiety?
As therapists and counselors, we may be biased… but, yeah! We feel like therapy can really make an impact on your anxiety. That’s why you’re here, right?
Anxiety can lead to physical reactions, like muscle tension, increased heart rate, and headaches or stomach aches. It can also lead to behavioral concerns, like constantly getting into trouble at school, being really clingy, feeling really nervous about new situations.
Kids and teens with anxiety often feel like there’s something wrong with them, or even that they’re a bad kid. Parents feel like they’re at the end of their rope and they don’t know what to do next.
Anxiety therapy can teach you and your child strategies for managing emotions, solving problems, releasing stress and tension - and coming up with a real plan to move forward.
So, let’s get started with a free phone consult and talk more.
Get started with a free consultation
We are happy to provide a free 15 minute phone screening to help you navigate this process. We can determine if therapy would be the best next step.
Check out our weekly blog
Find our recent posts right below:
