Rachel Bolter child therapist

Rachel Bolter, PLPC

Therapist in St. Louis, MO

Located at 4231 Laclede Ave. - Central West End

Meet Rachel:

I specialize in working with tweens, teens, and young adults with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, identity exploration, communication, emotion regulation, and more. I have special interests in working with clients who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community or the Jewish community. I also enjoy working with older adults with concerns regarding aging, relationship changes, grief, etc. I pride myself on being able to create deep, lasting connections with my clients and providing a safe place to process the challenges of life. Through talk therapy sessions with a strengths-based approach, I will collaborate with you or your child to develop a toolbox of skills and strategies in order to create a life worth living!

My Approach

I understand that challenges are an inevitable part of life and that taking the steps to get help for your mental health can be daunting. I am down-to-earth and a kid at heart, allowing me to build relationships quickly and effectively with clients of all ages. After creating a foundational relationship with clients, I integrate strategies from DBT, ACT, and more into sessions that are strengths-based and solutions-focused. I also enjoy incorporating non-traditional interventions including art, music, and video games into my sessions.

Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQIA+ identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Types of Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

My Experience

  • Shawnee Mission School District and DeSoto School District in Johnson County, KS
  • Renew Counseling & The Anxiety Center at Renew in Olathe, KS
  • Youth in Need in Saint Louis, MO