The Herbert S. Schiele Clinic
Affordable Mental Health Care for Our Community
Tornado Disaster Response Services
Were you affected by the May 16 tornado? The Schiele Clinic is offering up to 6 free therapy sessions in partnership with the St. Louis Civil Rights Enforcement Agency (CREA).
Who can receive services:
- Tornado survivors
- First responders
- St. Louis City employees
Services available in-person and via telehealth. Continued care available through our sliding scale program after initial sessions.
Call 314-361-7075 x444 or complete our online form to get started.
Who We Serve
At The Schiele Clinic, we work with adults seeking meaningful, lasting change. Many come to us navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, or relationship struggles. Others seek greater self-understanding or want to shift long-standing emotional patterns.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious, we offer a respectful, reflective space for healing and growth.
The Schiele Clinic provides accessible, affordable psychotherapy to the St. Louis community. We believe everyone deserves quality mental health care, regardless of their ability to pay.
- Sliding scale fees starting at $10 per session
- Flexible formats: In-person, video, and phone sessions available
- Convenient scheduling: Evening and weekend appointments
- No session limits: Therapy continues as long as it’s helpful
- No insurance required: We do not bill insurance but can provide referrals
Contact Us
To schedule an appointment or evaluation, call:
314-361-7075, ext. 444
Para servicios en español llama: (314) 361-7075, ext. 616
Location:
The Schiele Clinic
7700 Clayton Rd Ste 200
St. Louis, MO 63117
Located at the corner of Clayton Rd and Hanley. Metrolink bus map
Appointments are required, no walk-in appointments available.
Our Approach to Therapy
We offer affordable, in-depth psychodynamic psychotherapy provided by advanced clinical trainees under the close supervision of experienced psychoanalysts and psychotherapists.
Our approach helps uncover unconscious patterns that shape thoughts, feelings, and relationships—supporting insight, resilience, and lasting emotional growth.
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on:
- Increasing self-understanding and deepening insight into emotional issues
- Understanding behaviors as symptoms of underlying concerns
- Exploring how early relationships influence current patterns
- Building capacity for more fulfilling relationships and life experiences
What to Expect
- Initial Contact: Call us or complete our online interest form
- Brief Screening: A short phone conversation to understand your needs
- Therapist Match: We’ll match you with a therapist within 1-2 weeks
- Begin Therapy: Start weekly sessions at a fee based on your income
The Schiele Clinic Referral Network
The Clinic has a network of over 75 therapists offering treatment throughout the region. Network therapists are Institute Faculty, Analytic Training Program Candidates or graduates of the Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program currently in private practice. If you need a therapist who accepts insurance, we can provide referrals to our network providers.
Taking the Next Step
Beginning therapy starts with curiosity—and just searching is a meaningful first step. You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. Therapy is a space to explore, reflect, and grow.
Whether you’re overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply curious, we’re here to meet you with care and compassion.
Our Leadership
Stuart J. Ozar, MD, Medical Director
Chester Smith, MEd, LPC, Director of Clinical Training
Melissa Strachan, PsyD, Director of Psychology
Nikki Karalekas, PhD, Intake and Orientation Coordinator
Todd J. Richardson, PhD, LCSW, BCD, Director of Clinic Operations
Learn about our internship programs
Request Clinic Services
Our Supporters
Thank you to the foundations that support the Schiele Clinic. Because of their support we can make mental health treatment accessible and affordable.
- St. Louis Service Bureau Foundation
- Cardinals Care
- Blues for Kids
- Jackes Foundation
