The Mental Health Blog
How an Integrative Approach Helps St. Louis Therapists Treat Depression
An integrative approach to therapy means the therapist sees the person in their entirety; the body, mind, spirit, environment, past and present. An integrative approach considers all variables in order to reach a clients unique goals in therapy. When clients seek...
6 Things St. Louis Therapists Want People with Anxiety to Know
If you are a person with anxiety you know what it feels like but you may not know why you have it. I find most people coming into counseling to work through anxiety do not know exactly what they will be working through, all they know is that they want to feel better...
St. Louis Therapists-Approved Natural Remedies to Stave Off Depression
When I think of natural remedies my mind tends to go to things like plants or essential oils. Something that can basically be put in the body, like a medicine but only natural. Yes, natural remedies can be of the oil or plant variety but the thing to remember is that...
Distraction and Anxiety During COVID-19 Quarantine-St Louis Therapist
Squirrel!!!!!!! Are you a person that is distracted among a sea of structure during a normal day? Do you fight to stay on task to keep focus? COVID-19 has created an opportunity for all of us to take a break from the rat race, focus on our families and most of all,...
Using Tarot Cards in Therapy- Counselor Near Me
Tarot cards can be used in therapy to help clients think about their feelings or thoughts. This form of tarot is different than fortune telling, instead of divining the future, my cards are used to help trigger the thoughts or feelings that may need a more abstract way to bubble up.
Divorce-Don’t Repeat History-Counselor in St Louis
Simply put, the cause of divorce is rooted in dynamics that are not sustainable in a marriage.
Each person in a marriage brings their past experiences, ideas, influences and family history to the table. More often than not, couples choose to get married before they even know themselves fully and these unhealthy, destructive dynamics slowly come out over time as the relationship experiences milestones: the vows themselves, having children, major losses, major successes, etc.
Divorce Therapist-St Louis
Emotions are high and you need support above and beyond what your family can provide. If you are lucky, your attorney or mediator is an empathetic individual who has respect for the intense emotional upheaval you are experiencing, but even if you have the best legal...
A Therapist By Any Other Name
In rural spaces, in far away and forgotten times, as far as the beginning, therapists have walked beside those in pain. They were not called therapists, they were called elders, shaman, witches, healers, and many other words that designated their trusted ability to...
A Story of Bad Decisions in Divorce: A Therapist Near Me
I Survived-You Will Too So, I don't write much about my experience in divorce because I try and keep the focus on you but after a recent radio interview with Amanda LaPlante- an integrative nutrition health coach and talk show host- on anxiety, I guess I will open up...
Shame on You: A Counselor Near Me
The words "shame on you" is a phrase that has certainly been directed your way once or twice in your life. What does it really mean and what is the difference between shame and guilt? Shame and Guilt are Different Animals Plainly put, shame is the feeling of...
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I have known Ashley Rickert for multiple years as she was one of my classmates in grad school. Having known Ashley for as long as I have, I've had the pleasure of seeing her therapy skills in a variety of scenarios (through practicum and internship, as well as her post graduate work).
She is immensely knowledgeable and professional. Lately, she has been described as "quiet, but mighty!" Most of all, she is respectful of our clients and genuinely cares for them.
Honored to share the space with her!
No doubt this is the BEST place to get the BEST counseling service in ALL of St. Louis area.
