About Jennifer Ritchie in St. Louis, MO

I'm Dr. Jennifer Ritchie, a licensed psychologist

I started Gateway Behavioral Health Consultants three years ago to help meet our mental health needs. I'd heard horror stories about people being unable to get in to see a therapist and having awful encounters with mental health treatment. This was discouraging to hear because I became a psychologist to help those suffering find relief! Starting my practice was my way of providing a different treatment experience for those seeking help. 

Seeking treatment should leave you feeling a sense of relief and hope that change is possible. The foundation of change is providing a safe space where clients feel heard and understood. I lean on my advanced training as a psychologist to help find strategies that work for you! I help people in two different but equally important ways: 

• Individual therapy for adults suffering from anxiety and depression
• Psychological assessments for Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities

Therapy

My therapy clients often start looking for help because they are stressed and overwhelmed. They push themselves beyond their limit to prove they are "good enough." Holding it in isn't working anymore. My clients find comfort in having a place to share their experiences with someone who gets it. I'm not going to tell you to "take a break" or ask you to do something you aren't ready to do, but I work with you to find new ways to approach challenging situations that are "doable." Together, we discover what isn't working so you can make choices that get the outcomes you want! My clients have told me therapy helped them "understand the root of my problems rather than just cope with them" and described me as a "genuine human helping other genuine humans." 

Psychological Assessments