Elodie Andrews, MSW, LCSW
she/her/hers

A little about me

I love getting to know new people and what makes them unique. I also enjoy reading, being outside, exploring new places, and relaxing with my cat. I'm a St. Louis transplant but have been here long enough (since 2008) that it's home now. 

 

I believe in the inherent worth of every human being, that life is hard, and that no one can do this alone. I find meaning in helping people work through struggles and know that one person’s healing can have a positive impact on those around them too.

 

Grounded in a somatic orientation, I take a holistic approach using evidence-based processes, most frequently using Emotion-Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Humanistic Psychology.

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My Identities

I hold some identities which afford me certain privileges, and others which do not, within the societal structures of our world. I am a white, able-bodied, neurotypical, native English speaking, cisgender woman. I am committed to abolishing racist and oppressive systems. This includes but is not limited to understanding unconscious biases; how my privileges relate to power; how power structures can affect the therapeutic process; and actively & consciously challenging the white supremacist structures. I strive to learn from and correct my mistakes.

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Professional Background

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with an active independent license in Missouri (LCSW #2012028655). I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Butler University. I have been a member of Psychotherapy Saint Louis since 2013 and served as Secretary on the Board of Directors 2014-16. I was a member of the National Association of Social Workers from 2009 through 2021. I continue to expand and deepen my therapeutic skills and understanding of mental health through continuing education training, self study, and professional consultation & supervision. Highlights include Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level I training as well as Financial Social Work. I have previously been a therapist at Independence Center Health Group as well as Lutheran Family and Children's Services. And, like many mental health professionals, I transitioned into this role after having found fulfillment in other careers, and find that these diverse experiences & interests enhance my effectiveness as a therapist.

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