Therapy for Women in St. Louis Who Feel Overwhelmed, Disconnected, or Stuck
You’re managing everything on the outside but internally you feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and stuck in patterns you can’t think your way out of.
EMDR and trauma therapy can help you finally feel like yourself again.
Serving all of Missouri, Illinois, and Florida
You look fine on the outside but it doesn’t feel that way inside.
You’re the one people rely on. The one who holds everything together. You’re capable, thoughtful, and high-functioning.
But internally, your mind won’t slow down
You replay conversations second-guess yourself
You feel emotionally drained, and wonder why relationships feel harder than they should.
You’re tired of overthinking
You’ve probably tried to figure this out on your own. And you’re still feeling stuck.
This is how anxiety, burnout, and trauma often show up.
For many high-functioning women, trauma doesn’t always look obvious.
Anxiety that never fully turns off
Burnout and mental exhaustion
People-pleasing and overgiving
Difficulty setting boundaries
Feeling disconnected in relationships
Repeating the same relationship patterns even when you understand them.
You don’t have to have experienced a major trauma for your pain to be real.
Therapy can help you feel different…not just cope better.
This work isn’t just about talking through what happened.
It’s about helping your nervous system finally settle—so you can:
Feel calmer instead of constantly overwhelmed
Stop overthinking every interaction
Trust yourself again
Feel more secure and confident in relationships
Feel more present, grounded, and connected to yourself.
Meet Dr. Erica Shick PhD
A Trauma-Informed EMDR Therapist in St. Louis
What This Work Actually Looks Like
This isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about helping you:
Learn how to stay with yourself, even in the hard moments
Feel more peaceful and confident in your body, instead of constantly overwhelmed
Work through what you’ve been carrying… instead of pushing it down
Rebuild trust with yourself
Live more calm, clear, and connected in your day-to-day life
My Approach
My approach is grounded, trauma-informed, and direct… in a way that still feels safe.
I’m not here to rush you or work on the surface.
I help you get underneath what’s been keeping you stuck - so we can start to understand what’s actually going on and what you truly need.
Together, we identify the patterns and roadblocks that are getting in your way… and begin to gently work through them in a way that feels steady and manageable.
This isn’t one-size-fits-all work.
We work with what’s coming up for you - not a script or a set formula.
When it’s helpful, I use EMDR therapy to help process what you’ve been carrying and reduce the overwhelm that comes with it.
But more than anything… this work is about helping you reconnect with yourself and create real, lasting change.
You can learn more here:
Frequently Asked Questions
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You’ve already taken the first step by being here.
When you’re ready, you can schedule a consultation through the button on this page or reach out directly by text.
If you’d like to talk first, we can start with a brief 15–20 minute consultation call. It’s relaxed, supportive, and completely pressure-free.
You don’t need to share everything—just the “headlines” of what’s been going on and what you’re looking for.
From there, we’ll decide together if this feels like the right fit and schedule your first session at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
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Yes—I offer a free 15–20 minute consultation.
This is a chance for you to ask questions, share a bit about what’s bringing you in, and get a feel for how I work.
The conversation is calm, supportive, and not rushed. There’s no pressure to commit—just space to see if this feels like the right next step.
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I work with women in St. Louis and across Missouri and Illinois who are feeling:
Overwhelmed but still functioning
Disconnected from themselves
Anxious, burnt out, or emotionally exhausted
Impacted by past trauma or difficult family dynamics
Many of my clients are working through perfectionism, people-pleasing, or the long-term effects of growing up in emotionally complex environments.
I also support women navigating boundaries, identity, and relationships—including those impacted by a loved one’s addiction.
If you’re looking for deeper healing—not just coping—this may be a good fit.
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For clients who want it, yes.
I often work with Christian, Catholic, and spiritually-minded women who want a therapist who understands how faith and values shape emotional well-being and life decisions.
Whether your spirituality feels grounding, complicated, or somewhere in between, it can be explored here with care, respect, and without judgment.
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Sessions are grounded, calm, and focused on what you need that day.
We might:
Process deeper experiences using EMDR
Explore patterns, triggers, and emotional responses
Work on regulating your nervous system
Or simply slow things down and create space to breathe
There’s no pressure to have the right words or a plan.
Your role is to show up as you are.
My role is to guide the process in a way that feels safe, steady, and supportive. -
A standard 50-minute session is $150.
Longer sessions (90–120 minutes) are available when appropriate—especially for EMDR or deeper processing work.
I am a private-pay therapist, which allows us to focus fully on your needs and maintain a high level of privacy.
I can provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement and will guide you through that process if needed.
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Yes.
I offer EMDR therapy both in-person in St. Louis and virtually.
EMDR is a powerful, research-backed approach that helps process trauma, reduce emotional overwhelm, and create lasting shifts—without needing to talk through every detail.
We’ll determine together if it’s the right fit for your needs.ion
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Both.
I offer in-person therapy in St. Louis, MO, as well as virtual sessions through a secure video platform.
We’ll choose the option that feels most supportive and fits your schedule.
You Don’t Have to
Have It All Figured Out
If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, that’s completely okay. Reaching out is simply a way to start the conversation—there’s no pressure to have everything figured out.