Finding a therapist who feels like the right fit for you and your family can make a big difference in your counseling experience. At Compassionate Counseling St. Louis, we understand that every individual and family comes to counseling with their own unique needs and goals. Supporting access to quality mental health care is something we care deeply about, which is why we value introducing other fantastic therapists in the St. Louis area.
Today we’re excited to spotlight Kelsey Wooten, LPC of Regenerated Minds, a St. Louis therapist working with teens and adults. Kelsey has been in the mental health field for almost ten years. She brings a trauma-informed lens to her sessions and incorporates CBT and mindfulness in her work.
Kelsey provides virtual counseling throughout the state of Missouri, and will soon be providing in-person sessions those in the St. Louis and surrounding areas. Keep reading to learn more about Kelsey, her approach to working with clients, and how you can connect with her to learn more.
Kelsey Wooten, LPC
Why did you choose to become a counselor in St. Louis and how long have you been working with clients?
I started my graduate school program in the spring of 2016, and in the fall of that year I started working at a residential facility for teens who were dealing with addiction, legal issues, and mental illness. Over the next 3 years I moved up from a tech to a substance use counselor, and started seeing clients one-on-one as well as running groups. After I graduated from UMSL I started my journey of outpatient counseling. Crazy to think I’ve been in the mental health field ten years!
What kind of treatment do you provide and can you briefly share what people can expect from it?
I offer outpatient individual therapy. Clients can expect to come weekly or bi-weekly for an hour session. In session I provide a mix giving space to process thoughts and emotions, providing education about various topics, giving feedback or asking questions, and exploring triggers and coping mechanisms.
Could you talk a little about your approach and how it plays into your work with people recovering from anxiety related disorders?
Anxiety is never going to fully go away, but we can learn to manage it. Normalizing a clients’ experience with anxiety by explaining what is happening in their brains and nervous system takes away some of the self-blame and shame clients can experience. Once the client and I work together to identify the triggers and patterns then we can start to try different coping skills to see what helps. It is an on-going process that takes time and looks different for everyone.
What ages do you work with?
I work with individual clients 14 and up.
What happens during a first appointment with you?
Before the first appointment I do a free 15 minute consultation with a prospective client to make sure we are a good fit and answer any questions they may have. Once they are in the first appointment we discuss how their problems are showing up in their life, goals they want to work toward, what their relationships / support system look like, what stressors are they dealing with, how are they managing their unique problems, and assess for any risks like suicidal thoughts or safety concerns.
Who are your favorite types of clients to work with and when would you refer out?
I enjoy working with clients who want to go deep and learn about themselves, are going through a transitional phase, or want to make a change. I love to cheer my clients on as they learn and challenge themselves.
I typically refer out for clients who have an eating disorder, OCD, are experiencing severe mental illness and may need a higher level of care, or need couples / family therapy.
Do you offer online counseling?
My private practice is currently fully virtual, but I am hoping to have office space by 2027.
What is one thing you would want people to know about going to counseling?
It looks different for everyone. Every therapist is different and so is every client. I encourage people who are starting to look for a therapist or beginning counseling to ask questions and give feedback about what you need! There is also never an issue too small to talk though with someone who is outside the situation.
Share one fun fact about you that most people don’t know.
I did 4-H when I was in elementary school.
How can people learn more and contact you?
They can go to my website www.regeneratedminds.com or call 847-563-4354.
Regenerated Minds
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Curious to learn more about starting counseling? Wondering what would be a good fit for you and your family? Contact Compassionate Counseling St. Louis to set up a free 15-minute phone consult. We’ll talk about what’s going on and best next steps - and if we’re not the right fit, we’ll connect you with other wonderful St. Louis-based therapists, like Kelsey!
Curious to learn more about anxiety and anxiety-driven anger? Reach out to us at hello@compassionatecounselingstl.com. As child anxiety experts, we love working with kids, teens, college students and parents to help manage their anxiety, stress, and anger. Compassionate Counseling St. Louis is located in Clayton, MO and works with families throughout St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Ladue, University City, Town and Country, Webster Groves, Creve Couer, Kirkwood, Richmond Heights, and Brentwood. We also provide online therapy Missouri wide to teens and college students. You can set up your first free consult on this website, on our consultation page.