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LGBT therapists in St. Louis, MO


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in St. Louis, MO
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Hello, I’m Abby Pease, LCSW, QS! As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where clients feel truly seen and supported. I bring warmth, energy, and a touch of humor into my work, helping clients navigate challenges while also reminding them that healing doesn’t always have to be heavy. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and clarity as you move toward growth and resilience.
Great to meet you!
I offer a wide range of therapeutic services, including individual therapy for adolescents, and adults. I specialize in creating a supportive environment where clients can explore personal challenges, improve communication, and work toward healthier relationships. My experience extends to school counseling, working with high school students to foster emotional resilience, addressing academic stress, and promoting mental well-being. I facilitate group sessions, providing participants with a collaborative space to connect with peers and developing coping strategies for navigating life’s challenges.
I work to provide you a safe, non-judgmental environment in which to work. Each of us are unique and complex. I see my job as helping you to develop tools and skills to deal with your complex life. I am able to help you in the areas of anxiety, depression, motivation, substance use concerns, self-esteem and confidence, grief/loss, and adapting to life changes, to name a few. My goal is to be approachable, accepting, and act as a guide through the process. Much of our power to be happy or unhappy depends on our ability to put our experiences in perspective and find our own path to heal.
We will focus on the strengths you have and how I can help you grow through changing self-defeating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will work together to identify your goals, what the barriers are to moving forward, and developing needed skills to navigate through or around barriers. We are all human and at times need the help from an objective party to get through our struggles and to grow stronger!
Hey there! I'm Jennifer, the therapist you want if you're looking to understand yourself in a greater and more profound way. Self-love and growth are my passions. I want to hear what you're going through and together finding a way toward experiencing the life you desire. I'll create the space where it's safe for you to just be yourself- without judgement!
I have a Master of Counseling Psychology from Avila University, and licensed in both MO & KS. Therapist since 2014.
Uraina, is a LCSW, with 10+ yrs or experience. She is a therapist who Is compassionate and understanding, who meets the clients where they are. Enjoys helping clients to feel empowered to find their own true potential. She has the understanding that each client's needs are unique to their own situations. She specializes in CBT, TFCBT, Trauma, MI, Mindfulness, Attachment Disorders, LGBT communities, Grief, Substance Use, Boundary Setting, Relationships Issues and more.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking clarity? You're not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with individuals from all walks of life who are facing anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, or relationship challenges. My clients are often seeking a supportive and nonjudgmental space where they can process their experiences, build resilience, and find practical tools for change.
With over 16 years of experience, I take a warm, collaborative, and affirming approach to therapy. I use evidence-based methods like CBT, EMDR, and solution-focused strategies, tailoring each session to your needs and goals. My style is grounded, compassionate, and direct—focused on helping you feel more empowered, emotionally regulated, and connected to yourself and others.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists located within 20 miles of St. Louis, MO



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 96%Relationship issues
- 96%Trauma

- 100%Aetna
- 70%Cigna
- 65%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 48%Ascension

- 100%English
- 4%Portuguese

- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only

- 83%Woman
- 13%Man
- 4%Non-binary

- 52%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 4%Licensed Psychologist
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 48%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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