Overcome Anxiety & 

Live the Life You Deserve

With customized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy plans and dedicated support from expert therapists

online and in person in St. Louis, MO

Anxiety is Taking Over Your Life

 Does this sound familar?

  • You’re overthinking every little thing. 
  • No matter what you do you can’t find the relief you’re looking for. 
  • Your mind just won’t stop and you’re exhausted.
  • Anxiety is distracting you from what really matters.

Life shouldn’t feel so hard. You deserve to find peace and happiness in everyday moments.

Free Yourself From Anxiety & OCD and Reclaim Your Life

We understand how miserable anxiety can be, stealing your peace and preventing  you from enjoying your life. We’ve seen how the world can shrink, limited by things that cause anxiety, and pull you away from what matters most in life.

Every week we help people with anxiety and OCD learn practical skills so they can spend less time feeling anxious and more time connecting with the people they love, finding moments of calm, and appreciating the good things in life.

And we can do the same thing for you. 

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What To Expect

Goal Oriented Sessions

Structured, customized treatment plans tailored to your specific symptoms mean that meetings stay focused so you see real progress, every session. 

Confidence to Tackle Anxiety

With skills focused sessions targertd toward your needs, you’ll quickly learn what to do and when to do it, so you can feel better faster.

Deep Understanding of Your Anxiety and OCD

Our expert therapists are familiar with all types of anxiety and OCD, so you’ll avoid common pitfalls and stuck points, using each session effectively to move toward your goals.

We are affirming and inclusive therapists committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental  space where people of all backgrounds and identities feel heard.

Choose Your Service

Here’s what you’ll get:

Expert therapists

We’ve worked with every anxiety disorder and every OCD theme. We understand the intricacies of anxiety and OCD, so you can have confidence in our approach.

A customized treatment plan

Your treatment plan works like a roadmap, with stops at every session to learn skills so that step by step, you get closer to a life with more joy and less anxiety.

HOMEWORK TO PRACTICE BETWEEN MEETINGS

We give worksheets and exercises to practice skills at home, so you can build mastery over coping strategies, leading to quicker improvements in your daily life.

Structured, goal oriented sessions

Sessions with a clear goal help us stay on track so that you spend less time wondering what to do and more time making tangible progress towards your goals.

Evidence-based treatment

We use reliable and tested interventions, not trendy or woo-woo tactics, meaning you can feel confident that the treatment you’re receiving will help.

Virtual reality system

Our system allows you to practice facing your fears in an immersive, controlled environment, which provides a gentle bridge to tackling them in real life.

Therapy that Works for Anxiety and OCD 

We offer therapy for anxiety and OCD online and in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Our physical office is conveniently located in south St. Louis. We can also meet online throughout Missouri. Several of our therapists are also licensed across the country. Please reach out and schedule a consultation to find out if you’re in a covered state. 

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Dr. Sarah Kertz is a trusted colleague who I have known for over 10 years. As a fellow therapist who specializes in treating OCD and anxiety disorders, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Sarah Kertz to individuals who are seeking treatment for these conditions. She delivers evidence-based treatment and provides solution-focused, warm, and supportive guidance for patients looking to make a change.

– Dr. Meghan Schreck

Dr. Sarah Kertz is a gifted therapist with years of experience working with women who struggle with anxiety and OCD. Her warmth and compassion empower her clients to face their fears and reclaim their freedom. As a fellow anxiety and OCD therapist, I confidently refer clients to her, knowing that they will receive excellent care.

– Allie Wilson

As a colleague of Dr. Sarah Kertz and a fellow therapist, I highly recommend her therapy practice for women in St. Louis seeking help for anxiety or OCD. Dr. Kertz is the best of what we want in a therapist: she is warm, personable, and easy to talk to; she is deeply passionate about her work; and she is highly skilled and utilizes effective, skills-based strategies to help women reach their goals in therapy. I appreciate having Dr. Kertz as a trusted colleague, and I frequently and confidently refer women to her services.

– Rebecca Mercurio

Schedule your free
15-minute consultation today.