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Individual Therapy in St. Louis
One-on-one counseling in Creve Coeur, grounded in Self Psychology. Together we look at how you learned to manage your emotions, what gets in the way today, and how to build steadier ground.
When therapy can help
It’s hard being human. People often come to therapy when their feelings start to run the show, when relationships keep hitting the same wall, when life changes faster than they can keep up, or simply when they want to understand themselves better.
You don’t need a crisis to start. A good candidate for therapy is anyone willing to look honestly at their life and try something different.
My approach: Self Psychology
I follow Heinz Kohut’s developmental model of Self Psychology. It holds that our ability to regulate emotions grows from three kinds of experience: being mirrored, having someone to look up to, and feeling alike with others. When those were missing, distress follows.
Therapy offers a relationship where those experiences can be rebuilt. Over time that shows up as calmer reactions, healthier relationships, and better care for yourself.
What to expect
Step 1
Reach out
Call or send a message and we’ll find a time that works.
Step 2
First session
We talk about what brings you in and what you’d like to change.
Step 3
Ongoing work
Most clients meet weekly or every other week.
Fees & insurance
$150 per session
A reduced fee may be possible in some cases.
Out-of-network
I don’t bill insurance, but many clients use out-of-network benefits.
In person or virtual
In Creve Coeur; video or phone may be available in some cases.
Also offering couples therapy.
Book a consultation
Michael E. Mahon, Psy.D. LLC
644 Office Parkway
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 282-3621
michaelmahon72@yahoo.com
Mon–Thu: 10 am – 6 pm
Sat: 10 am – 2 pm
Fri & Sun: Closed
Call or send a message and I’ll get back to you to find a time that works. Please don’t include private health details in email.