Welcome!

I'm Teresa.

At Phoenix Wellness, I support people who are exhausted from trying to hold everything together, constantly hiding their own feelings to take care of everyone else's chaos.

I specialize in navigating dysfunctional family dynamics and relationships, often at the root of chronic burnout, over-functioning, and people pleasing.

Virtual and in-office appointments

My office is located in St. Louis, MO (Richmond Heights).

Therapy for people tired of shrinking themselves to take care of everyone else.

You deserve to take up more space.

Therapy for:
Eldest Daughters · Family Scapegoats · Burned Out Parents
Chronic Family Fixers · People Leaving Unhealthy Relationships
A cozy therapy office with a blue sofa, armchairs, shelving, and soft lamp lighting for mental health counseling.
A cozy therapy office with a blue sofa, armchairs, shelving, and soft lamp lighting for mental health counseling.

You are the emotional anchor for everyone around you. The one who is seen as always "fine," always reliable, and always expected to hold it together.

Many of my clients grew up in dysfunctional, chaotic families and learned at a young age that the people in their lives couldn’t handle them having a bad day.

Now, you're an expert at being chronically "fine" and the one everyone relies on (so you feel you have to hide your true needs, opinions, and feelings).

What does this often look like?

Burnout

People Pleasing

Chronic Stress

Over-functioning

Anxiety

Exhaustion

Emotional outbursts

You have spent your entire life making sure everyone else is taken care of; it's time to take care of you.

I'm glad you're here.
Let's talk

teresa@phoenixtherapy.org

314-806-0306

St. Louis, MO

Licensed in IL and MO