About
Healing doesn’t come from being “fixed.” It comes from remembering what’s already inside you. With the world on fire, being centered in our most healed and true selves is more important than ever. I specialize in working with adults who feel stuck in patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, body image struggles, or low self-esteem—even when they’ve tried therapy before. Many of my clients are insightful, capable people who understand their struggles intellectually, yet still feel held up by their nervous system, inner critic, or past experiences. This is where transformation happens. As an EMDR certified therapist, I help clients access the deeper layers of the mind-body connection where lasting change occurs. EMDR moves beyond talk alone to heal experiences that continue to shape how you see yourself, your body, and the world. When those experiences are integrated, symptoms often soften naturally—without forcing, or endless analysis. I help clients who feel anxious despite “nothing being wrong,” carry trauma through perfectionism or people-pleasing, struggle with shame or a harsh inner voice, or feel disconnected from their bodies. Therapy is collaborative, nervous-system-informed, and focused on real change—not just coping. As a fat queer ADHD woman, I get it. Email to schedule. Credentials & Experience: I'm certified in EMDR trauma therapy.
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Free Consultation
15 min · Online, In Person
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
Qualifications
Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · MEd, LPC, NCC
Stephanie Lessmeier · Verified February 2026
Education and Years in Practice
Attended University of Missouri - St. Louis, in , Graduated 2014
Additional Credentials
Membership from National Board of Certified Counselors
2014
Membership from EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
2022
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I take Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare/Optum. You might be able to get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy.
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Available both in-person and online
2001 Exchange Drive, Ste. 102
Saint Charles, MO, 63303 map
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