Dr. Shanon Harlow, Psy.D - UNDERSTANDING MINDS PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

I’ve been going to psychologists for more than 5 years and recently moved to STL so I needed a new therapist. I gave this place a try and I’m glad I did. I’ve had wonderful therapists in the past but this place is the best I’ve ever used. They are really helping me improve my skills to manage my anxiety and depression.

Helped me through a very hard time in my life, while I struggled divorce. Taught me how to get my life back on track and focus on myself. I'm now a more independent and stronger woman today and my life couldn't get any better! Feeling blessed, and I can't thank her enough!s

I was very happy with my experience with the folks at Understanding Minds. My therapist was just a random selection of the members in the practice but she turned out to be an excellent fit (I suppose you could ask for a specific therapist or ask for a new one if you don't connect with the one you get, but I was lucky). The photo below is not my actual therapist, just a generic photo. I am always concerned about "what my insurance will cover" and they were very good about keeping me informed that everything billing-wise seemed to be going smoothly. Some therapists just seem to want to keep you coming until the money runs out, but the folks at Understanding Minds were good about setting goals and giving you progress reports. When seeking therapy, it is important for the client to be fully involved and let your therapist know if something doesn't feel right. I dipped my toes in the Therapy Pool a few times before I learned to fully benefit from and participate in the process. We would probably all be better off if we all did a little Mental Health Check once in awhile. And the world would be a happier place also.