Core Counseling

Core Counseling is a mental health counselor in Creve Coeur, Missouri, specializing in Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT), an evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with over-control of emotions and behaviors. The practice serves adults, teens, and couples through individual therapy, skills training groups, mediation, and couples counseling. As the first private practice in the St. Louis region to offer RO-DBT, Core Counseling is led by clinicians intensively trained by the method’s developer, Thomas Lynch, PhD. The team focuses on helping clients reduce suffering, build meaningful connections, and develop adaptive skills through flexible mindfulness, openness, and acceptance. With a 5.00 rating based on eight reviews, the practice is recognized for its compassionate, trauma-informed approach and commitment to evidence-based care.

Core Counseling emphasizes a therapeutic environment rooted in empathy, safety, and client empowerment. The practice integrates rating scales and progress reviews into sessions to track growth and tailor treatment plans. Therapists are dedicated to upholding the NASW Code of Ethics, using HIPAA-compliant software, and creating a welcoming, non-judgmental space. The clinicians, Sameera Malik and Whig Mullins, both licensed clinical social workers, bring specialized training in RO-DBT to support clients with chronic depression, treatment-resistant anxiety, anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and related challenges. The practice’s philosophy centers on the belief that emotional and behavioral skills can be learned, regardless of genetics or upbringing, enabling clients to achieve personal meaning, belonging, and realized potential.

Located at 745 Craig Road, Suite 302A, the practice sits on Craig Road, just a short distance from key local features. It is about 0.1 miles from St. Luke’s Urgent Care and the public artwork Window Tree, and approximately 0.2 miles from the Deer Creek and the sculpture Mother and Child. The area is also near Olive Boulevard, a major road, and Craig Road, providing easy access from surrounding neighborhoods.

Core Counseling maintains a strong online presence, with a well-optimized website that search engines read clearly and consistently. Business information is thoroughly documented across platforms, enhancing visibility and trust. The practice’s digital footprint reflects its commitment to accessibility and transparency.

As a leader in RO-DBT within the St. Louis region, Core Counseling stands out for its specialized, research-backed approach to mental health care in Creve Coeur.