Expert Anxiety Therapists to Help You Find Relief

Ages I work with:

18+ years

Languages I speak:

English

Who I am:

I use she/her pronouns.

My training background and therapy approaches include:

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and am credentialed to practice in most states via PSYPACT.  I earned my PhD in clinical psychology in 2011 from the University of Louisville and completed both my predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical school, a hospital internationally renowned for exceptional psychiatric and mental health patient care, research, and education. While at McLean I completed training in the Behavioral Health Partial Program and the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Institute(OCD). I then worked for 8 years as professor, primarily teaching and supervising doctoral students in clinical psychology and undergraduate psychology majors. I also directed a research lab, published over 45 peer reviewed articles, and authored over 100 conference presentations. I moved to full time clinical work in 2020. I have additional training from Postpartum Support International and extensive training in Inference-Based CBT. I’m an active member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and a member of the American Psychological Association Labs Expert Network, providing insights on digital mental and behavioral health.

I am not currently working with new clients.

Ages I work with:

Children 3 years and up, teens, young adults, and parents

Languages I speak:

English

Who I am:

I use he/him pronouns.

I love working with:

• Children and adolescents with OCD and related concerns
• Neurodivergent children and adolescents (autistic and/or ADHD youth with anxiety, emotional or behavioral difficulties)
• Young children with disruptive behaviors (such as tantrums), separation anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and difficulty adjusting to changes or transitions
• Parents and caregivers experiencing parenting-related stress or challenges supporting their child

I also provide:

• Psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults, including assessment of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning difficulties, intellectual functioning, and other neurodevelopmental concerns
• Differential assessment of ASD, ADHD, OCD, and anxiety, with a particular focus on distinguishing overlapping symptoms and understanding whether behaviors are better explained by neurodevelopmental differences, anxiety, OCD, or a combination

My training background and therapy approaches include:

• I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2024 from the University of Mississippi. I completed my predoctoral internship at the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment in Columbia, MO, and my postdoctoral fellowship here at the Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis.
• I specialize in the treatment of behavioral concerns and anxiety-related disorders in children, teens, parents, and young adults. In my therapeutic approach, I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, behavioral parent management strategies, exposure-based techniques, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), as well as mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches. I also have extensive training in psychological assessment for autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, with particular expertise in differentiating symptoms of autism, ADHD, OCD, and anxiety.

How I help:

Anxiety can present differently for everyone, whether it be as tantrums or critical overthinking. I aim to meet my clients wherever they are by creating a personalized treatment plan and progressing through treatment in a step-by-step manner toward accomplishing treatment goals. My overall approach is collaborative, supportive, and structured. My goal is for my clients to become as independent as possible, as quickly as possible, by developing and mastering coping strategies through daily practice. For children, I aim to make therapy as enjoyable as possible by creating a supportive and fun environment, while also ensuring sessions are structured and productive. Additionally, I make sure to involve parents in every step of the process and provide them with the necessary tools for success of the whole family.

More about me:

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, daughter, and our “zoo” (3 dogs and 2 cats!), playing golf, and traveling back home to Ireland to visit my family.

Ages I work with:

Adults and adolescents 14+

Languages I speak:

English

Who I am:

I use she/her pronouns.

I love working with:

• Driven professionals and parents caught off guard by panic attacks that feel like a racing heart, chest tightness, dizziness, a sudden “something’s wrong with me” feeling that comes out of nowhere
• Overthinkers and perfectionists stuck in loops, scanning their body for symptoms, spiraling through googling, seeking reassurance, checking and rechecking, replaying the same worry
• People who push through the meeting, the to-do list, and get everyone else through their day, then get in the car or try to settle in for the evening, only to have the panic catch up with them
• Those who’ve tried therapy before, self-help books, sheer willpower, and are still white-knuckling their way through anxious days

My training background and therapy approaches include:

I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2022 from the University of Mississippi. I completed my predoctoral internship, postdoctoral fellowship, and early career at VA Medical Centers in Chicago, San Diego, and St. Louis before joining Anxiety Specialists of St. Louis. I’m licensed in Illinois and Missouri (and PSYPACT-certified to work with clients in participating states), and I’ve spent the past decade specializing in anxiety and related disorders. My training includes completion of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) trainings by Dr. Jonathan Grayson and Dr. Patrick McGrath, as well as an I-CBT course through the OCD Training School. My approach to therapy primarily includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure-based techniques (including ERP), mindfulness and acceptance.

How I help:

My style is personable and supportive, structured yet flexible, and I aim to meet you where you are. We’ll start by working collaboratively to identify what’s really happening when your anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts take over—whether it shows up as health anxiety, panic attacks, or the constant mental loop of perfectionism and overthinking. Together, we’ll find the patterns that keep you stuck and develop a step-by-step treatment plan tailored to your goals.

Next, you’ll learn practical, evidence-based strategies to respond differently when anxiety shows up. My approach blends psychoeducation and cognitive techniques so you can make sense of your symptoms and start retraining your anxiety response. We’ll use exposure therapy to help you gradually face the thoughts, sensations, and situations you’ve been avoiding. Over time, you’ll build confidence in your ability to handle discomfort, trust your body again, and feel more present and connected in your daily life.

More about me:

Outside of work, I’m usually with my husband and daughter—out for a walk, listening to an audiobook, or planning our next sushi night (I haven’t met a roll I won’t try). These are the moments that help me slow down, stay grounded, and practice the same balance I encourage my clients to find.

Ages I work with:

Adults and adolescents 16+

Languages I speak:

English

Who I am:

I use he/him pronouns.

I love working with:

• Over-thinkers who struggle with repetitive cycles of rumination, worry, mental
  compulsions, and chronic indecision
• People with OCD, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder,agoraphobia, and insomnia
• People with fears of flying

My training background and therapy approaches include:

I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale and completed my predoctoral internship at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem Virginia. I went on to complete my postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for OCD and Anxiety-Related Disorders at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, where I continued to practice for over four years treating anxiety at the outpatient and IOP level of care. I offer both exposure and response prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based CBT
(ICBT) for OCD. The primary therapeutic models I use are Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

How I help:

Clients’ desire to fix or problem solve their unpleasant thoughts misleads them to stay stuck arguing with their own mind or gritting their teeth and white-knuckling their way through life. I help clients break out of this cycle by teaching them to distinguish between thoughts that are worthwhile and useful to attend to versus those that aren’t and then acting accordingly. The beginning stages of therapy typically focus on changing how clients relate to thoughts, followed by a focus on putting those skills into action through behavioral change.

Clients can expect to learn how to address their anxiety during sessions and then apply what they learned with daily homework between sessions.

My approach is collaborative and personable, and I try to break down therapeutic concepts into straightforward and readily applicable tools. I aim to empower my clients by teaching them the strategies they will need to eventually act as their own therapist and continue to maintain their progress long after they have completed therapy.

More about me:

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children, hiking and enjoying the outdoors, disc golf, and playing guitar every chance I get.

Ages I work with:

Adults & Teens

Languages I speak:

English

Who I am:

I use she/her pronouns.

I love working with:

• Those who feel childhood events have played a role in shaping their OCD/anxiety
• Teens and adults with OCD, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic, and phobias
  (including emetophobia- fear of vomiting)
• Adults who wish to work through past distressing incidents
• People that are especially hard on themselves (including perfectionists)

My training background and therapy approaches include:

I completed my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University and my master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have been a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) since 2009 and in the past worked in foster care and with girls exiting sex trafficking. While working in foster care I discovered my passion for individual therapy, especially working with teens and adult women. I worked at the Center for OCD and Anxiety-Related Disorders at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute for over 7 years, treating OCD and anxiety at the outpatient and IOP levels of care. I completed the Professional Training Institute for the treatment of Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (trichotillomania and excoriation disorder) in 2014.

My main therapy approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which includes Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inferenced Based Cognitive Behavioral therapy (I-CBT). I am also trained in EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing) which is an evidence-based treatment for trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I completed my training in EMDR in 2012 and have specialized in the treatment of anxiety and OCD since 2014.

How I help:

My style is open and collaborative. I welcome questions and work hard to ensure that my clients feel seen and understood. My goal is to help clients take skills and strategies learned in session and use them independently. I firmly believe that therapy is an investment in the future, even though it’s hard work now. Most things that are worthwhile in life are not easy and this is no exception!

More about me:

In my free time, I enjoy curling up with a cup of tea and a good book, listening to live music, taking walks in the park, playing with my dog and watching HGTV.

Ages I work with:

Adults

Languages I speak:

English, Spanish
(I can do sessions in Spanish if that is the client’s preferred language.)

Who I am:

I use she/her pronouns.

I love working with:

• Young adults and adults with generalized anxiety, health anxiety, and panic disorder.
• People who find themselves overthinking everything and who want to feel more fully present in their relationships and the things in life that truly matter to them.
• Children, teens, young adults, and adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• Young adults and adults struggling with co-occurring anxiety and ADHD.

All identities, cultures, and backgrounds are welcome and supported in my office.

My training background and therapy approaches include:

I earned my bachelor’s degree in sociology and international studies at Saint Louis University and my master’s degree in social work with a concentration in clinical mental health at the Brown School at Washington University in Saint Louis. I completed my social work clinical internship at the Multicultural Counseling and Research Center and at the same time formed part of the Casa de Salud Mental Health Collaborative. When working with clients, I offer a holistic approach that considers the ways in which biology, upbringing, culture, systems, and trauma can influence thoughts and behaviors. While considering the importance of each of these factors, I also strive to provide the client with concrete tools and strategies to help them reach their goals.

My approach is drawn from the theoretical framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I have been trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for ADHD, and Applied Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills for Mood and Anxiety Disorders.

How I help:

I am open, non-judgmental, easygoing, and empathetic. I want clients to feel comfortable to bring their authentic selves to sessions with me and utilize a strengths-based perspective, meaning I believe that everyone I work with has strengths to build upon. I see clients as the experts of their own lives and therapy as a collaborative process. I know that the healing process is a journey that is not always linear and that it is helpful to have someone who can accompany you through the ups and downs. I will offer practical tools and strategies to help the client live a better quality of life based on their goals and walk beside them as they explore what works best for them. My goal is to provide clients with solution-focused ways in which they can better manage their distress both in and outside of the office while also celebrating their progress along the journey.

More about me:

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, being outdoors, gardening, reading, listening to music and podcasts, and learning new things.

Ages I Work With

• Children (elementary school-aged and up)

• Teens

• Young adults

Languages I Speak

• English

Who I Am

I use she/her pronouns.

Everyone is welcome here. My practice is inclusive and affirming of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and identities.

I Love Working With

• Teens experiencing high levels of anxiety

• Children navigating social anxiety at school

• Gifted children and adolescents who experience perfectionism and high expectations for themselves

• Young adults navigating the transition into adulthood

• People who identify as overthinkers and often find themselves stuck in cycles of worry or self-doubt

My Training Background and Therapy Approaches Include

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas and my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Louis University.

Since graduate school, I have spent the majority of my career working at a nonprofit with children, adolescents, and young adults between the ages of 6 and 20. During this time, I have worked with clients experiencing a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, neurodivergence, and family conflict.

My background in family therapy allows me to take a systemic approach to therapy, meaning I consider the relationships, environments, and experiences that influence each person’s life. I believe that understanding the bigger picture can help us better understand what you are experiencing and what you need.

I strive to meet clients where they are and take a strengths-based approach to therapy. Rather than focusing only on what feels difficult or needs to change, I also want to help you recognize the strengths, skills, and resilience you already have and build upon them.

How I Help

As a therapist, I strive to be approachable, laid-back, and caring while also gently challenging you in ways that support meaningful growth and change. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be honest, ask questions, work through difficult emotions, and feel comfortable being yourself.

Clients can expect to feel seen, heard, and genuinely understood in our sessions. Together, we will explore the challenges you are facing while also identifying your strengths and the things that matter most to you. Through our work together, I can help you gain clarity around your goals, develop practical coping strategies, navigate anxious or overwhelming thoughts, and build confidence in yourself and your ability to handle life’s challenges.

More About Me

Outside of therapy, I love to travel, hike, and run. I’m a foodie and always looking for new restaurants to try! I also enjoy spending time with my two dogs and making memories with my friends and family.