How do I get started with therapy in St. Louis?

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.

Do you offer a consultation? What is it like?

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.

What type of clients do you work with?

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, and 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.

Do you incorporate spirituality or faith into therapy?

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.

What does working with you look like?

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, and my role is to guide the process in a way that feels safe, steady, and supportive.

How much does therapy cost?

A standard 50-minute session is $150. Longer sessions of 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.

Do you offer EMDR therapy in St. Louis, MO?

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.

Do you offer in-person or online therapy in St. Louis?

Both. I offer in-person therapy in St. Louis, Missouri, as well as virtual sessions through a secure video platform. We’ll choose the option that feels most supportive and fits your schedule.

Therapy for Women in

St. Louis Who Feel Overwhelmed, Disconnected, or Stuck

I’m a trauma-informed EMDR therapist in St. Louis, MO, specializing in helping women struggling with anxiety, burnout, and relationship patterns.

Serving all of Missouri, Illinois, and Florida

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Therapy for Women in St. Louis

You’re trying your best to hold everything together.
But inside, it feels different.

You’re overwhelmed. Disconnected. Exhausted in a way that has you feeling stuck and worn down.

You’ve been pushing through… but you know you can’t keep going like this.

You don’t have to keep doing it this way.

Schedule your consultation here

Whatever you bring here is enough.
I meet you exactly where you are… and we move forward from here.

There’s a reason this feels the way it does.

Together, we slow things down and start making sense of it.

When you sit down with me, we get to the core of what’s been holding you back.
That’s where real change begins.

You don’t have to perform here.
You can let your guard down… and we’ll make sense of it together.

Who This Is For

I work with women in St. Louis who are:

Overwhelmed but still functioning
Struggling with anxiety or emotional burnout
Feeling disconnected from themselves
Carrying the impact of past trauma
Ready for deeper healing—not just coping

Meet Dr. Erica Shick PhD -

A Trauma-Informed EMDR Therapist in St. Louis

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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:

EMDR Therapy in St. Louis

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.