Hebisen Counseling LLC

Healing happens in connection

We provide relationship-based therapy for teens and adults in St. Louis, Missouri who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Our approach to trauma therapy and anxiety counseling focuses on helping you understand your story, heal from painful experiences, and build a life that feels authentic. We believe meaningful healing happens within a safe, connected therapeutic relationship—where you feel heard, understood, and supported every step of the way.Our office is conveniently located near Tower Grove Park in St. Louis City and is easily accessible from Tower Grove, Benton Park, Clayton, Central West End, Webster Groves, and surrounding neighborhoods throughout St. Louis City and St. Louis County. We also offer virtual therapy services to clients across Missouri.

3115 S. Grand Blvd. Suite 400, St. Louis MO 63118

About Us

Rachel Hebisen MA, LPC - Owner

Licensed Professional Counselor
License #2015045066If you are like me, you have procrastinated this decision to seek counseling for some time, and you are steadily nearing desperation. Entering into therapy is difficult - it is important to find a therapist with whom you connect. I provide a free phone consultation and a half price first session, so we can decide if we are a good fit. I work best with clients who are motivated to begin the explorative process towards healing. I seek to honor the vulnerability required to make changes in one's life by listening without judgment and growing to understand the individual's experiences.
My approach to therapy is relationship-based to help discover what struggles keep us from being our true selves in our daily lives. I am passionate about uncovering how our initial attachment figures influence present-day relationships, and I strongly believe we are capable of finding hope in places where there has been pain and brokenness.
I am a trained trauma therapist and have experience counseling survivors through my time working at inpatient and residential mental health facilities. I utilize EMDR therapy when appropriate and requested. In my practice, I seek to provide individualized care within an atmosphere of safety, respect, and empathy. Please reach out if you are ready to begin.Phone: (314)502-9442
Email: [email protected]

Brittany Dreyer MA, PLPC

Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor
Supervised by Rachel Hebisen - License #2015045066I began my career as a counselor at a therapeutic school in St. Louis, where I worked with teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma from bullying and abuse, strained family relationships, and low self-esteem. I also facilitated grief support groups and provided affirming therapy for LGBTQIA+ adolescents. I quickly learned that my goofy personality and genuineness helped my clients feel comfortable being their authentic self with me, and that the most effective therapy usually incorporated some fun and silliness.
Today, I provide anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, and relationship-focused counseling for teens and adults in St. Louis, Missouri. Using a relationship-based approach, I help clients explore how past experiences and relationships may be impacting their current struggles. Together, we work to build confidence, improve communication skills, strengthen relationships, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
My goal is to help you heal from trauma, develop healthier relationships, and create a supportive community where you feel confident, connected, and fully yourself. My hope is that you have a little fun while doing the therapeutic work, too.
If you are looking for a teen or adult therapist in St. Louis City or St. Louis County, I invite you to reach out. I offer a free phone consultation and a half-price first session so you can determine whether we are a good fit.Phone: (314)403-2740
Email: [email protected]

Book recommendations

  • "Daring Greatly" by Brene Brown

  • "Atlas of the Heart" by Brene Brown

  • "No Bad Parts" by Richard C Schwartz, PHD

  • "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle

  • "We Can do Hard Things" by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle

  • "Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie

  • "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" by Lindsay C. Gibson PsyD

  • "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo

  • "How to Kill a Narcissist" by JH Simon

  • "Shameless: a Case for Not Feeling Bad About Feeling Good (About Sex)" by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Blog

January 12, 2025 - Respecting our own boundaries

There is a lot of talk in the wellness world right now about "boundaries." How to set them, what they are, convincing yourself you are worthy of having them, etc. The question I keep getting from clients and other people in my life is "what do I when I've set the boundary, and someone continues to violate it? How do I make them respect my boundaries?"The key phrase above is "make them." We cannot make anyone do anything. We can only control ourselves and what we do. Making sure a boundary is respected doesn't require the other person to do anything different, but it requires us to remove ourselves from situations (and sometimes people) that cross the boundary.When I am struggling with a loved one that is crossing a boundary I've expressed to them I try to follow a loose script that validates their feelings, expresses my need, and then provides a solution.For example, say you have a family member who keeps showing up unannounced after you've expressed to them that you need them to check in with you before they come over to your home. Following the script above might look like this:"I understand you like spending time over here and seeing the family and we appreciate your love and attention, however, for my own schedule and peace I need to know who will be at my house and when, so from now on if you show up unannounced, I am not going to let you in."The boundary is NOT that the family member will no longer show up. The boundary is that YOU will no longer let unexpected guests in the house, which is something you have control over.I will not pretend like this is always easy. Respecting our own boundaries can still be tough sometimes. If you are finding it hard to set and maintain boundaries, feel free to contact us. We'd love to help.