Welcome! I'm Teresa.
At Phoenix Wellness, I support women in their late 20s to 40s who are exhausted from trying to hold everything together. If you are the "reliable one" who constantly hides your own feelings to take care of everyone else's chaos, you are in the right place. Together, we’ll work on setting healthy boundaries, rebuilding your self-trust, and helping you reclaim your own life. It’s your turn to get the support you deserve.
I offer both virtual and in-office appointments for clients across Missouri and Illinois. My office is located in St. Louis, MO.
Therapy for women who are "always fine."
Therapy for:
Eldest Daughters · Chronic Family Fixers · Burned Out Moms
Family Scapegoats · Women Leaving Unhealthy Relationships
You are the emotional anchor for everyone around you—the one who is always "fine," always reliable, and always expected to hold it together. Early on, you likely learned that the people in your life couldn’t handle you having a bad day. Now, you're an expert at taking care of everyone else's emotions and chaos, all while hiding your own feelings and needs.
My practice is dedicated to the woman who is chronically "fine"—the one everyone relies on, but who feels completely unseen. Whether you grew up the responsible eldest daughter, family mediator, or you've lost yourself in the exhausting cycles of motherhood or an unhealthy relationship, I provide a safe space where your emotions are finally allowed to take up space.
In our work together, we won't just talk about your stress and overwhelm—we will change the old patterns that cause it. We will work on saying "no" without the guilt, speaking up for what you need, and figuring out who you are when you aren't carrying the weight of everyone else's needs.
You have spent your entire life making sure everyone else is taken care of; it is finally time to focus on you.
If you are non-binary, a trans woman, or someone who is gender diverse, you are welcome here!