“I can't get out of my head.”
You replay conversations, anticipate what could go wrong, second-guess yourself, or spend so much time thinking about life that it's hard to actually be in it.
Stephanie Devereux, LPC
Therapy for the patterns that keep you stuck.
You may know why you overthink, avoid, people-please, question yourself, use substances, repeat the same relationship patterns, or constantly criticize yourself. Knowing why doesn't always make it stop.
Therapy can help you understand what's driving those patterns—and begin changing them.
In-person therapy in St. Charles, Missouri, and virtual therapy throughout Missouri.
A warm, private space in St. Charles.
You don't need a diagnosis to know something isn't working
Do Any of These Sound Familiar?
“I never feel good enough.”
You accomplish something and immediately focus on what you haven't done. Reassurance helps for a minute, but the doubt always seems to come back.
“I feel guilty saying no.”
You take care of everyone else, worry about disappointing people, or feel responsible for how other people feel—even when it's costing you something.
“I'm starting to wonder if my drinking is a problem.”
You don't need a label to take an honest look at the role alcohol or another substance is playing in your life.
Why do I keep doing this?
Most patterns don't come out of nowhere.
The ways we think, cope, react, and relate to other people usually developed for a reason. A pattern may have made sense at one point in your life—even if it's causing problems now.
Understanding why matters. But understanding alone doesn't always change the pattern.
Areas I work with
Therapy that starts with what life actually feels like.
What therapy with me is like
Collaborative, conversational, and practical.
We'll pay attention to what's happening in your life now, while also looking at the experiences, relationships, and beliefs that may have shaped the patterns you're dealing with.
Sometimes therapy means having a place to talk through something difficult. Other times, you may want a tool you can use, help looking at a situation differently, or someone to challenge an assumption that may be keeping you stuck.
Meet Stephanie
What can change?
Change can start with seeing something differently.
- Trusting your judgment instead of automatically assuming you're wrong
- Recognizing that someone else's disappointment doesn't mean you've done something wrong
- Understanding where a belief came from without treating it as a fact
- Coming back to what's actually happening right now
- Having a difficult conversation without repeating the same pattern
Starting therapy can feel intimidating
You don't have to know how to do therapy.
Come as you are. It's my job to help you feel comfortable and guide the conversation as we begin sorting through what's going on.
You don't have to know where to start or how everything connects.
Getting started
We can begin with a conversation.
- 1Reach out
Call or email with a brief message.
- 2Talk about fit
We'll discuss what you're looking for.
- 3Begin therapy
Schedule your first appointment.
Ready to Talk?
You don't have to solve it before you come to therapy. If you recognize yourself somewhere on this page, we can start there.
Contact Stephanie