About
He provides a warm and empathic setting for addressing sensitive issues, working with adults, adolescents, and children. When working with children and adolescents, Chester is in regular contact with parents to devise a customized approach to parenting that best suits their child's needs. His training and experience equip him to work with a broad range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, and chronic illness. Chester's approach focuses on exploring thoughts and feelings that contribute to emotional pain, often rooted in early life experiences and trauma. By understanding and addressing these underlying issues, clients can learn to manage their pain and grow as individuals. Chester's private practice is located in Clayton, MO, and he also serves as a faculty member at the Saint Louis Psychoanalytic Institute and Director of Clinical Training at the Schiele Clinic Practicum Program.
Insurance & payment
Chester Smith is an out-of-network provider. Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
- Out of network
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Depression Therapy
Chester Smith helps clients work through depression by exploring its underlying causes and developing coping strategies.
Anxiety Therapy
Chester Smith provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to address anxiety and develop techniques for managing its symptoms.
Chronic Illness Support
Chester Smith offers therapy and support to individuals dealing with chronic illness, helping them navigate the emotional and psychological aspects of their condition.
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Chester Smith works with children and adolescents, providing a warm and empathic setting for addressing sensitive issues and developing customized approaches to parenting.
Adult Therapy
Chester Smith offers therapy to adults, helping them work through a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.