Online Therapy for College Students in Missouri

You may have anxiety that makes it difficult to sleep and relax when you know you’re “supposed” to be relaxed. Your mind chatter at night interferes with your nightly routine and you notice that your sleep is disrupted. Well, disrupted is a nice way to put it. Your sleep is terrible and you rarely feel rested. You may also notice that you have some lingering depression symptoms that rear their ugly head. There may be times that you know you should be having fun and enjoying yourself, but that enjoyment doesn’t go below the surface. Sometimes you may feel empty, and that can feel a little dramatic to say. So, you don’t. You keep it to yourself. 

If this sounds familiar, it’s probably time to start online therapy for college students in Missouri. 

You knew college would be a challenge, but you didn’t expect this. You knew there would be a gap from high school to college, but not this kind of gap. Sometimes, it feels like other people around you aren’t struggling in the same way you are. Often, it feels like you’re drowning. Fortunately, we have a life vest for you. Our therapists can help you keep your head above water and make it to the shoreline. 

College can be a wonderful experience. For many people, there are a lot of firsts while in college. This is a time that most people gain a better insight into their values, beliefs, and passions. On top of that, many people create friendships and memories that last a lifetime. While many amazing things come along with being in college, there are also some serious considerations. For many people, college exacerbates their mental health struggles and sometimes creates new ones. Many people notice that they have a difficult concentrating on tasks that they haven't experienced. Others notice an increase in anxiety that it's typical for them. Regardless, starting online therapy for college students can help you to work through these different experiences. 

Why you should start online therapy for college students in Missouri

Studies show that approximately 73% of college students experience at least one mental health crisis while enrolled in college. Just over 33% of college students report having significant impairment in their overall functioning directly related to mental health. Rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, and disordered eating patterns skyrocket for people enrolled in college. These numbers tell us just how serious and common it is for college students to struggle with their mental stability. Something else to consider is that these are only the reported numbers regarding the mental health of college students. Too often, people attempt to deal with their declining mental health on their own. Unfortunately, it's not always a beneficial option. When people are attempting to address their mental health on their own. Often, college students engage in behaviors that only exacerbate the way they feel. 

Signs that you could benefit from starting therapy for college students

Every college student has a very unique experience while enrolled in college. Additionally, they all pursue therapy for different reasons. With this in mind, our therapists have seen some common themes of college students pursuing therapy. A few of these include:

• Navigating anxiety that doesn't seem to have an off button. Your mind keeps you up at night with constant mind chatter. You feel like your insides liquid and you can't focus. Simultaneously, you feel wired and tired. Your mind feels exhausted, until you lay down.  
• Navigating depression that is so heavy it feels like cinder blocks are attached to your limbs. Sometimes you feel so low that you don't see the point in continuing. You desperately want to feel as happy as the people around you, but it's just not happening. There are days that are better than others. But, for the most part, you're just going through the motions. 
• Having a hard time paying attention. Before college, this might not have been an issue. Or, maybe it was and now it's worse. Regardless, you're driving the struggle bus when you try to pay attention. It feels like you're constantly behind and missing things that other people aren't. You keep thinking about ways to feel more prepared, but nothing really comes to fruition for you. It's a never ending game of missing points because you turned in an assignment late. 

• Struggling with eating, exercise, and/or your body image. Now, if you're reading this, you may have come up with reasons why your exercise or diet routine isn't excessive. If you come up with this list of reasons, you be engaging in disordered habits. For many college students, they experience some struggle with eating, exercise, and/or body image. 
• Having incredibly high standards for yourself that aren’t realistic to achieve. Nothing is good enough, and everything has to be improved. You feel this way about almost every aspect of your life. You're constantly worried about securing an internship and having the most competitive resume. You push yourself harder than anyone knows. In your mind, you have to work harder. You have to be better.

If any of these behaviors or situations sounds familiar, you'd likely benefit from working with a therapist. 

How an online therapist can help  

Our online therapists are all too familiar with the struggles that come along with being in college. Our therapists have worked with many people just like you navigating challenging situations. Through online therapy, our therapists can help you to feel more balanced and in control of your surroundings. Our therapists use a variety of therapeutic interventions, including cognitive processing therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. 

Our online therapists are all too familiar with the struggles that come along with being in college. Our therapists have worked with many people just like you navigating challenging situations. Through online therapy, our therapists can help you to feel more balanced and in control of your surroundings. Our therapists use a variety of therapeutic interventions, including cognitive processing therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. 

Online therapy for college students in St. Louis, MO

Since our practice is located in St. Louis, MO, you have the opportunity to see us in person in our Central West End or Brentwood location in addition to online therapy. Our therapists are located in St. Louis, so they are very familiar with the area! Our therapists have openings for both in-person and online therapy. 

Online therapy for college students in Columbia, MO

If you’re in Columbia, MO, our therapists are more than happy to provide online therapy to you! Our online therapists have many available time slots that can fit into your busy schedule. Our online therapists are happy to work with your schedule to find a time that works best for you. All you need is some privacy and a stable internet connection. 

Online therapy for college students in Kansas City, MO 

Currently, we are more than happy to provide online therapy for college students in Kansas City, MO. Our therapists have many openings that will work for your schedule. Our online therapists are happy to work with students just like you going through the same struggles you are. 

Begin Online Therapy for College Students in Missouri

We know how challenging college can be if you don’t have the support you need. Let us be that support for you. Our online therapists have a variety of openings that can fit your schedule. All you need is stable internet connection and some privacy. Our online therapists are specialized in a variety of different treatments and have experience working with people just like you. When you're ready to begin online therapy for college students in Missouri, follow these steps:

1. Schedule an appointment with us.
2. Get to know our team of excellent online therapists.
3. Invest in your mental health the same way you are your future.