Healing is possible — at your pace, in your way.

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Trauma can leave you feeling stuck in a loop — replaying painful moments, bracing for the next crisis, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Whether the trauma happened recently or years ago, it can affect how you think, feel, and relate to the world.

I help adults across Missouri process and heal from:

  • Childhood abuse or neglect

  • Sexual assault or abuse

  • Intimate partner violence

  • Loss and grief

  • Medical or birth trauma

  • Systemic, identity-based, and intergenerational trauma

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

EMDR is a research-backed approach that helps the brain process distressing memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity. Instead of reliving the trauma over and over, EMDR allows you to remember without the same overwhelming reactions.

Clients often notice:

  • Less emotional reactivity to triggers

  • Reduced anxiety, shame, or guilt

  • Increased sense of safety and self-trust

  • Improved sleep and focus

Have questions about EMDR? Click here for answers.

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My Approach to Trauma Therapy

I use trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches that focus on restoring safety and stability before moving into deeper processing. This means:

  • We go at your pace — no rushing, no forcing.

  • You stay in control of your story and the healing process.

  • We focus on building coping skills and emotional regulation first, so you feel safe enough to process the hard stuff.

Why Trauma Therapy Matters

Unprocessed trauma doesn’t just “go away.” It can show up as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, physical symptoms, or difficulty trusting others. Trauma therapy creates a safe, affirming space to:

  • Understand how trauma impacts your mind and body

  • Reconnect with your strengths and sense of self

  • Build a life that isn’t defined by what happened to you

You don’t have to carry it alone. Healing isn’t about forgetting — it’s about reclaiming your story and your life.

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Providing online therapy for adults across Missouri.

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Contact

Mailing address:

Catalyst Counseling and Mental Health
231 S Bemiston Ave Ste 850 # 915539
Saint Louis MO 63105

P: 636-206-6315

E: stevie@catalystcounselingmo.org