a God of healing and hope.
“As pastors, we want to emphasize this point to anyone who is suffering from mental illness or facing mental health challenges; mobody and nothing can alter or diminish your God-given dignity. You are a beloved child of God, a God of healing and hope.”
– United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), 2023
These counselors strive to integrate their Catholic Faith into their mental health practices. While attentive to providing excellent, evidence-based care and maintaining their own respective state licensures, the counselors listed strive to meet the needs of their Catholic clients who would like to incorporate their own Catholic Faith into the therapeutic process.
If you are unable to find a provider who suits your needs, we encourage you to also reach out to your insurance company or your primary care provider for additional referrals and resources.
To join the ArchSTL Catholic Therapist Network, contact communications@archstl.org
DISCLAIMER
Services offered by those listed as part of the Catholic Therapist Network pertain to the individual provider. Their inclusion requires current licensing and professional liability insurance in the state of Missouri upon acceptance into the Network as well as a clearance interview by diocesan clergy. The Archdiocese makes no representations or warranties as to the therapists’ skills, credentials, abilities, suitability, licensure (professional or otherwise), continuing licensure, compliance or continued compliance with licensure or other laws or regulations. It is an individual’s choice as to the therapist selected for care; the Archdiocese is not liable for any damages related to services provided by, or any interactions with, therapists in the Network.
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North County (St Louis County)
St. Joseph’s House of Healing
Mission Statement: “St. Joseph’s House of Healing provides counseling and healing ministry that draws on best practices in psychology rooted in the Truth of the Gospel. Christ desires to write the broken places of your story into His story of redemption.”
1210 Paddock Drive Florissant, MO 63033
Beth Stoll, MA, LPC
Specialty / Focus areas: Helping children and adolescents understand and process emotions; supporting parents and caregivers in family dynamics; educational / school-related emotional issues; individualized emotional growth.
Approach: Inner Healing, Person-Centered, Gestalt, Inner-Child
Jen Feise, CMHC, LPC (MA, Special Education)
Specialty: Adults desiring healing, aching for change, transitions in life, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief
Populations: Children, adolescents/teens; parents & caregivers; school-age clients.
Michael Baer, LPC, CMHC
Specialty / Focus areas: Persons experiencing anxiety/depression, persons desiring greater satisfaction in their relationships, and persons desiring real transformation
Approach: Interpersonal Process, Cognitive-behavioral, Person-Centered, Gestalt, Existential
Populations: Adults, adolescents, couples, families
Sr. Gianna Casino, LIHM, CMHC
Specialty / Focus areas: Trauma recovery, grief and loss, family dynamics, school-related stress, spiritual integration, and emotional resilience.
Approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Parts Work, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Informed, and Person-Centered. Integrates psychological methods with spiritual insights for holistic healing and growth.
Populations: Children, adolescents, adults, families, and those in consecrated or religious life (including sisters, seminarians, priests, and monks)
St. Charles County
Matthew Weusthoff, MA, LPC, NCC
1000 Edgewater Point Dr., Ste. 401
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Accepted Insurance: Optum, Aetna, BCBS, United Healthcare
Approach: Practices primarily from a cognitive behavioral approach, trained in trauma-focused CBT.
Populations: Adolescents, Adults, Couples
Katelyn Wesselmann, PLPC
80-Twenty Co-Working Space
2525 State Hwy K, Ste. 204
O’Fallon, MO 63368
Payment: Private Pay Only
Approach: Integrative; includes CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, strengths-based, and trauma-focused CBT.
Specialty / Focus Areas: Anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions
Populations: Adults, Adolescents
South County (St. Louis County)
Jessie Markowski, MSW, LCSW
16 North Gore Avenue, Suite 202
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Accepted Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Cigna/Evernorth, and United Healthcare
Specialty / Focus Areas: Anxiety, adjustment/life transitions, depression, emotional regulation, grief & loss, self-esteem, self-harm, trauma
Approach: CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, strengths-based, trauma-focused processing
Populations: Children, Adolescents, College-Aged, Adults
Maria Watkins, MA, ATR-BC, LP
Saint Louis Counseling – Fenton Office
Cedar Hill Professional Plaza
Fenton, MO 63026
Accepted Insurance: Most major insurance plans accepted through Saint Louis Counseling, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicaid (MO HealthNet). Sliding scale and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) options available.
Specialty / Focus Areas: Art therapy, depression and anxiety management, stress reduction, self-expression through creative modalities, trauma recovery, behavioral concerns, and emotional regulation
Approach: Art Therapy integrated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and person-centered counseling techniques. Emphasizes self-awareness, creativity, and resilience as tools for healing.
Populations: Children, adolescents, adults; experienced in working with individuals of all ages, families, and school-aged youth.
Elena Switzer, MSW, LCSW / LSCSW
36 Kirkham Industrial Court, Ste. 100C
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Accepted Insurance: Private Pay & ProviDrsCare
Specialty / Focus Areas: Anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD/autism, grief/loss, family and parenting issues, school challenges
Approach: Integrative — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Play/Art Therapy, Family Systems, Faith-based support upon request
Populations: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families (Licensed to see clients in MO, KS, FL, TN)
West County (St. Louis County)
Suzanne Coffey, MA, LPC
14226 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Accepted Insurance: Out-of-network provider; not on insurance panels. Superbills provided for reimbursement with eligible plans. Private pay and HSA/FSA accepted.
Specialty / Focus Areas: Anxiety, relationships, life transitions, couples counseling
Approach: Integrative, client-centered; draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques
Populations: Adults, Couples, Families
Rosemary Barnes Pratt, ATR-BC, LPC
142 Enchanted Parkway, Suite 100C
Manchester, MO 63011
Accepted Insurance: Private Pay Only
Specialty / Focus Areas: Art therapy, Mood disorders, High sensitivity, Caregiver stress/burnout, Family dynamics, Grief, Self-esteem
Approach: Integrates art therapy and talk therapy to explore emotions, relationships, and stress. Uses creative expression as a means of healing and self-understanding, drawing on trauma-informed and person-centered methods.
Populations: Adults, Adolescents, Children
Franklin County
Deborah Zweifel, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
45 Saint Andrew’s Drive
Union, MO 63084
Accepted Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Optum. Also accepts private pay and offers superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Specialty / Focus Areas: Perinatal mental health (PMH-C certified), mood and anxiety disorders, depression, grief and loss, postpartum support, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Approach: Integrative approach combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques. Incorporates trauma-informed and compassionate, faith-sensitive care.
Populations: Adults and couples; extensive experience with women’s mental health, especially during pregnancy and postpartum periods
Telehealth
Deborah Zweifel, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
45 Saint Andrew’s Drive
Union, MO 63084
Accepted Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Optum. Also accepts private pay and offers superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Specialty / Focus Areas: Perinatal mental health (PMH-C certified), mood and anxiety disorders, depression, grief and loss, postpartum support, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Approach: Integrative approach combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques. Incorporates trauma-informed and compassionate, faith-sensitive care.
Populations: Adults and couples; extensive experience with women’s mental health, especially during pregnancy and postpartum periods
Matthew Weusthoff, MA, LPC, NCC
1000 Edgewater Point Dr., Ste. 401
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Accepted Insurance: Optum, Aetna, BCBS, United Healthcare
Approach: Practices primarily from a cognitive behavioral approach, trained in trauma-focused CBT.
Populations: Adolescents, Adults, Couples
Jessie Markowski, MSW, LCSW
16 North Gore Avenue, Suite 202
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Accepted Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Cigna/Evernorth, and United Healthcare
Specialty / Focus Areas: Anxiety, adjustment/life transitions, depression, emotional regulation, grief & loss, self-esteem, self-harm, trauma
Approach: CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, strengths-based, trauma-focused processing
Populations: Children, Adolescents, College-Aged, Adults
Maria Watkins, MA, ATR-BC, LP
Saint Louis Counseling – Fenton Office
Cedar Hill Professional Plaza
Fenton, MO 63026
Accepted Insurance: Most major insurance plans accepted through Saint Louis Counseling, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicaid (MO HealthNet). Sliding scale and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) options available.
Specialty / Focus Areas: Art therapy, depression and anxiety management, stress reduction, self-expression through creative modalities, trauma recovery, behavioral concerns, and emotional regulation
Approach: Art Therapy integrated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and person-centered counseling techniques. Emphasizes self-awareness, creativity, and resilience as tools for healing.
Populations: Children, adolescents, adults; experienced in working with individuals of all ages, families, and school-aged youth.
There are people who can walk with you on your mental health journey, providing care, healing, and hope.
Here are some Catholic and community-based mental health resources to explore, whether you are seeking faith-integrated healing or general mental health support.
You are not alone. Help is available.
If you are unable to find a provider who suits your needs, we encourage you to also reach out to your insurance company or your primary care provider for additional referrals and resources.
DISCLAIMER
These are local mental health resources available to the community of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The inclusion of any organization, ministry, or resource on this list does not imply endorsement or guarantee that all listed providers or materials fully uphold Catholic teaching and values. Users are encouraged to exercise discernment and verify that any chosen resource aligns with their personal needs and faith convictions.
