Rachel Shedd, MSW, LCSW

"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional" ~ Maxwell

Specializations: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults with Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, DMDD, ADHD, Conduct/Behavioral concerns, Suicidal & Self-Harm behaviors, Borderline Personality Disorder, Parent training/support

Treatment Modalities: I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for adults, adolescent and children, Prolonged-Exposure (PE) within DBT and Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). I am certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and incorporate an attachment lens to understand behavioral/emotional dysregulation in the context of relationships. I am also trained in Cognitive-Processing Therapy (CPT) and I utilize art and play to help make interventions more accessible for various ages and abilities. 

Location: In-person and virtual (must be in Missouri)

Fee Scale: Self pay $140-$175, depending on program/service

If it feels like you are on an emotional rollercoaster that you can't control, like you're drowning from the weight of all the hurts and stress, struggling to navigate relationships or create meaningful change in your life and ready to obtain the skills to shift from barely hanging on towards building the life you want, we may be a good fit. 

Change is what we crave when we make that decision to reach out for help and can simultaneously be what we fear most; the tension of conflicting goals, needs, emotions and/or thoughts is incredibly frustrating and I am here to help. I would be honored to join you in your quest for healing to find balance and peace, creating a life that feels worth living to you. You are the expert on you and I am here to help you achieve your goals, reaching your full potential using evidence-based interventions. 

I offer a nonjudgemental and accepting environment to hold space for you while we join together to create the results you are looking for. I have worked in the mental health field for eight years providing crisis intervention and clinical support in outpatient and community settings to individuals and families ages 2 and up with diverse backgrounds, life experiences and diagnostic presentations. If you'd like to see if we're a good fit, please reach out to schedule an intake assessment. 

To make an appointment with me or call 314-932-7415 or click here.

In 2016, I created a co-operative community of wellness professionals called Gateway Wellness Associates. For more information on Gateway, click here.