Loren Gaillardetz, M.Ed., LPC, NCC

Loren Gaillardetz, M.Ed., LPC, NCC

Telehealth Available
Professions: Mental Health Counselor, Counselor, Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Professional Counselor - 2019009357
Billing and Insurance:
Fees: $130 per 45-minute session with income-based sliding scale slots available. Phone consultations are free.
Free Initial Phone Consultation

Offices

222 S Meramec Ave
Suite 301
Clayton, Missouri 63105

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My Approach to Helping

You are shaped by every experience you've had, every person you've met, every love you've shared. You are also more than the sum of your parts.

I use a depth-oriented approach that is based in relationship to bring a deep understanding and empathy to our work together. I explore and participate in the present, lived experience of my clients while honoring their past and holding space for their future.

I use my training and skills to learn about you and help you grow, while never assuming that I know more (or better!) than you do.

More Info About My Practice

It's complicated to fit into our often-problematic society in a way that you feel good about. It's even more complicated to do so while still advocating for yourself and meeting your own needs. This can cause a lot of anxiety, and even feelings of depression. You might be feeling like you need to learn more about yourself so that you can be more confident about what you're offering a potential job, career, friend, or even romantic partner. This can feel especially true if you happen to be experiencing a time of transition in your life. So let's figure out how to navigate the world in a way that makes sense for you.

I can help you fully inhabit yourself. I am attentive and attuned to my clients in a way that inspires introspection and fosters multifaceted growth. I strive to see and understand not only who my clients are now, but who they have been, and also who they are in the process of becoming. If you're intrigued, go ahead and call me for a free phone consultation.

What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist

I absolutely love my job. Getting here wasn't necessarily easy, though--I experienced a lot of anxiety as I explored my career options and tried to decide on a path that was pragmatically feasible and also personally enriching. It took a long time to end up here, and I still vividly remember those times of uncertainty and worry that I would never find "the right path" for myself.

That time of transition and uncertainty helped me find my way here, and I couldn't be more grateful for the work I do. I loving going into work every day and I (nearly) always leave feeling energized and inspired. I'm so happy I sat with that anxiety long enough to find my way here, and that experience helps me walk with others through similar times in their lives.

I love my work precisely because of the people I serve. Choosing a therapist is a big deal--you're trying to find someone to share the most intimate details of your life with. That is an incredible act of trust, and a veritable leap of faith. I always carry that knowledge with me as I work with my clients. When someone comes to me for therapy, I know that they are trusting me with their hard-won honesties, their vulnerabilities, and their growth, and I am incredibly honored and privileged to accompany them. I don't take that responsibility lightly, and I am so grateful to share the journey.

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Ages I Work With

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    I often work with women, young adults, and people in the LGBTQ+ community. That said, the clients I work best with are any who want to do a deep dive into their psyche to better understand where they've been, where they are now, and where they're going.

Industries & Communities Served

  • LGBTQ+

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Abandonment
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Breakup
  • Career Choice
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Control Issues
  • Creative Blocks
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders (Autism, Aspergers, etc.)
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emptiness
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Identity Issues
  • Immigration issues
  • Inadequacy
  • Individuation
  • Isolation
  • Jealousy
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Perfectionism
  • Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Prejudice / Discrimination
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Religious Issues
  • Self-Actualization
  • Sexuality / Sex Therapy
  • Spirituality
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Young Adult Issues

Types of Therapy

  • Depth Therapy
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Dreamwork
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Object Relations
  • Process Oriented Psychology
  • Psychoanalysis / Modern Psychoanalysis
  • Psychodynamic

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