Therapy in St. Louis
You don’t owe anyone perfection. It’s time to connect to the joy of being you.
You’re eager to start building a life you love, but lately you’ve noticed:
it’s hard to check in with your intuition & you’re polling everyone ELSE about what’s best for YOU.
Your thoughts circle in an endless, anxious loop of what you can eat & when, leaving you feeling exhausted & isolated from friends & loved ones.
Or maybe you’ve realized…
Your hyper-focus on food & control, leads to out of control binge eating... which then just leads to more focus on food and restriction.
You’re measuring your self worth compared to unattainable standards in an effort to achieve more & please everyone, regardless of how exhausting it may be.
Sound Familiar? I have good news:
I get you & I’ve got you.
Hi, I ’m Emily!
(She/her/hers)
As a recovering people pleaser & fellow human being, I understand the anxiety & exhaustion of chasing perfection firsthand. When there are endless opportunities to compare & scroll, sometimes we need space to be still & connect with the joy of being ourselves.
I provide perfectionism & eating disorder therapy for teens & young adults in St. Louis who are ready for experiences that exist just outside their comfort zone, but want support as they work towards meaningful change. If you’ve ever felt like perfectionism is keeping you stuck, struggled with healthy boundaries, or wanted a better relationship to food and body image, it’s time to do something about it. My clients walk away from therapy with me empowered to reject arbitrary societal standards, find trust in their bodies, & build lives they love.
Specialties.
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Anxious & Ambitious Teens
For high achieving teens, balancing school, activities, friends, & life can feel stressful if not flat out impossible. Together, we’ll identify tools to manage anxiety & silence your teen’s inner critic so they can embrace the exciting process of self discovery- without the burden of perfectionism.
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Overwhelmed & Over-functioning Young Adults
The independence of college & young adulthood is what you’ve been dreaming of- so why does it feel so overwhelming & even disappointing to reach out for help? Therapy can help you accept & even embrace uncertainty in pursuit of a life filled with joy & possibility.
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Therapy for Eating Disorders
A meaningful life free from obsessive thoughts about food, body image, & exercise is possible! With the help of a trained eating disorder therapist you trust, you won’t have to navigate recovery alone.
I’m interested- what are the next steps?
First : We get in touch
Reach out for a free consultation today! I’ll answer any questions you might have & you can be sure that working together feels like a good fit.
Next : We work together
Each week, we’ll collaborate to explore & disrupt patterns & beliefs that may be keeping you stuck- freeing you to explore new, more meaningful ways forward.
Then : We celebrate!
When food rules & perfectionism no longer run the show, you’ll be ready to spend your precious time & energy building a life you truly love!
You don’t have to keep chasing perfection.
You deserve so much more than that.
Try a consult for free & see if perfectionism/eating disorder therapy is right for you.
There’s no commitment, pressure, or obligation.
Contact.
emilylombardo.lcsw@gmail.com
(314) 671-0603
408 N Euclid Ave Suite 208
Saint Louis, MO 63108
