Kavitha Lakshmanan, MSW, LCSW

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Union University; Master of Social Work from Washington University in Saint Louis

Post Graduate Training: Completion of Two Year Post-Graduate Clinical Social Work Fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center; Completion of Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program (APP)

Active Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Illinois.

Associations: National Association of Social Workers, Missouri Society of Clinical Social Work, APP Alumni Association

Location: Main office at 12141 Ladue Rd in Creve Coeur and West County location at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Ellisville, Missouri

Specialties: Kavitha provides individual therapy for a variety of clinical issues using an integrated approach tailored to the needs of the adolescent, adult or senior client. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, grief/loss, adult survivors of abuse or neglect, eating/body image issues, adjustment or phase of life issues, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, relationship or sexual problems, spiritual issues, and racial/cultural or immigration issues.

Insurance: Kavitha is an in-network provider for some insurance companies and is considered an out-of-network provider for most insurance companies.

"I welcome the opportunity to work collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds and spiritual beliefs. I am honored to have the chance to bear witness to the lives of people who have demonstrated the courage to seek help. I understand that being a client may not always be easy. It is my aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to do the work required to heal and to grow in the areas of work, love, and play."