"We are mothers, fathers, husbands, wives. We have friends and family and live in the same community where we serve. We have experienced the joys in life, and we have experienced sadness, heartbreaks, and hurt. We have dedicated our lives to helping others heal."
— Staff at Saint Louis Counseling
Saint Louis Counseling is a non-profit professional counseling agency established in 1955 by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, under the Archdiocese of St. Louis. For nearly 70 years, we have provided compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to the people of Greater St. Louis — regardless of religion, gender, age, race, or background.
Our Mission
Guided by faith. Driven by compassion.
Our mission is guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ — to support healing and improved mental health for families and children of all backgrounds through professional counseling and psychiatric services.
We are faith-informed, not faith-exclusive. Our services are offered without regard to religion, gender, age, race, national origin, ethnicity, creed, sexual orientation, or disability. Everyone who walks through our doors is treated with dignity.
Our Values
What drives everything we do.
Compassion — We walk the journey with you and respond with hope.
Dignity — Every person is treated with respect, regardless of background.
Excellence — Licensed clinicians using evidence-based treatments.
Access — 8 locations, virtual sessions, sliding-scale fees, school-based programs.
Community — We live here. We serve here. We’re invested in St. Louis.
Nearly 70 years of healing.
8,000+ clients served annually · 130+ schools in our partnership program · 3,000+ students served through SPP · 8 locations across Greater St. Louis · 8 in 10 clients report improvement · Since 1955
Our People
The faces behind the mission.
Our team of licensed counselors, clinical directors, and support staff bring decades of combined expertise to every client interaction. Get to know the leadership team or browse our counselor directory to find the right fit for you.
Have questions?
Whether you’re curious about our history, our approach, or how to get started — we’d love to hear from you.
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