ilia Silverman Esrig, MSW, LCSW

Specializations:  I primarily work with LGBTQIA+ individuals ages 14+ who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, systemic stressors (poverty, racism, homo/bi/transphobia), relationship difficulties, suicidal/self-harming behaviors and have histories of trauma, ADHD, BPD and/or PTSD.

Treatment Modalities: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - Prolonged Exposure, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, grounded in relational-cultural theory.

Certifications: State of Missouri - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate (via the Embody Lab).

Costs: My self-pay rate is $140/session. I have limited self-pay scholarship opportunities available. I accept UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna.

About ilia

Hey there! I'm ilia (they/them pronouns), and I'm a therapist with STLDBT. I may be a good fit for you if you're looking to explore past traumas, discuss the role of systemic oppression in everyday life, learn, and most of all, work together on creating a life worth living. As a white genderqueer person, my therapeutic practice is actively anti-racist and queer/trans affirming. I am available to provide letters of support for individuals seeking gender-affirming medical care, should they request it. You can read more about me here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1100854.