How to Find Trauma Therapy in St. Louis
Have you ever felt overwhelmed about the thought of just starting something? We totally understand. Trying to find therapy services in St. Louis can feel like a big task, leaving you wondering, “Where do I even start?”
Google is typically the go-to when searching for a service or clinician near you and can provide a long list of trauma therapists in St. Louis. Google is really great when starting off because it can give you a base to work with. However, we also know that such a long list and too many resources can contribute to that overwhelmed feeling. Maybe you’re looking for a more narrow list, that really guides and directs you right off the bat.
You can always start with us.
Here at Compassionate Counseling St. Louis, all of our therapists are trauma trained, including our therapists certified in TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Exploring your school referral list:
Often times, trauma therapists and schools will connect and network because they know their services can be helpful to have on hand for the countless kiddos in the school district.
Your school counselor, social worker, or principal will be the go-to resource for recommendations or referrals. If they don’t know of a specific trauma therapist, it’s likely they know of someone who does. One plus about utilizing your school is that they already know your child, so they can really help point you in the right direction of someone who will mesh great with your child in many different areas.
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Searching through online mental health directories can also be really helpful when trying to find trauma therapy in St. Louis.
Websites like Psychology Today provide a great list of therapists, which you can filter and search for your specific location and specialization needed. You can also narrow down your search by many other factors, including age, which can be great when specifically looking for a child trauma therapist in St. Louis.
Don’t forget about your pediatrician!
Pediatricians are a great resource when starting your search. Like therapists and schools, pediatricians typically have their own network of referrals for their patients, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists. Talking to your child’s pediatrician or even the front office staff can provide you a lot of insight and direction to therapists in St. Louis that provide trauma therapy.
At Compassionate Counseling St. Louis, we provide free consultations to school resources and pediatric office staff.
As specialists in anxiety-driven anger specifically, we know that professionals can often miss when anger is masking a bigger underlying issue, such as anxiety, grief and loss, or trauma.
Trauma therapy in St. Louis can be really beneficial for your child by helping them process the trauma and change it to being something that happened to them, not who they are.
Finding a therapist who your child really connects to and that is willing to help things get better is so important.
We’d love to connect with you and decide if one of our trauma therapists would be a good fit. If we aren’t the best fit, we can still help connect you with a trauma therapist. We have put together a really versatile referral list of therapists specializing in different areas, including trauma therapists. We’re happy to help you get your child the most suitable therapist for their needs.
Curious to hear more about trauma therapy in St. Louis? Compassionate Counseling St. Louis provides specialized anxiety and anger management therapy for kids, teens, and college students. We work in Clayton, MO and serve kids, teens, and college students throughout St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Ladue, University City, Town and Country, Webster Groves, Creve Coeur, Kirkwood, Richmond Heights, and Brentwood. You can set up your free phone screening to see if we’re a good fit for your needs right on our website.
