Yael DiPlacido

Serving clients throughout Missouri, including those in metropolitan St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Jefferson City, Columbia, and around Washington MO. You’re the one others rely on. The steady one. The capable one. The one who holds it together. But lately? You’re exhausted in a way that rest doesn’t fix, your patience is thinner than it used to be, you’re carrying more than anyone realizes. You’re thoughtful and self-aware, yet some patterns still feel stuck. Past trauma or chronic stress shows up in relationships or in self-criticism. You function well professionally but feel overwhelmed internally, and there’s not a lot of space for you. You might look “fine” on the outside—successful, functioning, even thriving. But internally, something feels off. This is where we begin. This isn’t surface-level coping strategies or generic advice. Our work is deeper—and more precise. I’m Yael DiPlacido, MSW, LCSW. I specialize in working with those in helping professions—therapists, teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and others who are used to being the “support system”. I'm not here to “fix” you. I’m here to help you access the clarity, strength, and internal alignment that are already there—but harder to reach at this time. Your therapy is tailored to you—but may include: Trauma Recovery Gently processing unresolved trauma using approaches such as EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), while helping your nervous system regain a sense of safety and balance. Stress & Burnout Recovery Understanding how chronic stress affects the brain and body, and learning practical ways to restore energy, boundaries, and resilience. Relationship Patterns Exploring communication patterns, attachment dynamics, and the ways past experiences shape present relationships. Mind-Body Integration Using neuroscience-informed tools to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and deepen emotional awareness. Whole Person Approach Integrating your values, experience, creativity and spirituality (when beneficial).