Edward Flynn
St. Louis, MO · Mind, Body & Spirit
Helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based therapy and clinical hypnotherapy. My integrative approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with holistic practices for lasting change.
Specializations
Focused areas of clinical expertise developed over 13+ years of practice.
Clinical
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Evidence-based treatment for generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias using CBT and exposure therapy.
Trauma
PTSD & Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma-informed care integrating EMDR, somatic experiencing, and cognitive processing therapy.
Behavioral
Habit & Addiction Support
Clinical hypnotherapy for smoking cessation, weight management, and behavioral pattern disruption.
Holistic
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Therapeutic hypnosis for deep relaxation, subconscious pattern work, and accelerated healing alongside traditional therapy.
Wellness
Stress & Burnout
Mindfulness-based stress reduction, work-life balance strategies, and resiliency building for professionals.
Developmental
Life Transitions
Support through career changes, relationship shifts, grief, identity exploration, and major life decisions.
About
With over 13 years of clinical experience, I've dedicated my practice to helping individuals discover their innate capacity for healing and growth. My journey into counseling began with a deep curiosity about the connection between mind, body, and spirit—a philosophy that continues to guide my work today.
I believe that every person possesses the internal resources needed to overcome challenges. My role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where those resources can be accessed, strengthened, and applied. Whether through traditional talk therapy, clinical hypnosis, or mindfulness practices, I tailor each session to meet you where you are.
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.”
Integrative Approach
Combining cognitive-behavioral therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, and mindfulness-based interventions to address the whole person—not just the symptoms.
Experience
A career built on continuous learning and deepening clinical expertise.
2008 – 2012
Master of Arts in Counseling
Webster University, St. Louis
Completed graduate studies with a focus on clinical mental health counseling. Practicum and internship at community mental health centers serving diverse populations.
2012 – Present
Therapist II, Clinical Team Lead
Lakeside Behavioral Health
Providing individual and group therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders. Leading clinical supervision for associate-level counselors.
2017 – Present
Founder & Clinical Director
Flynn Counseling & Hypnotherapy
Launched private practice specializing in clinical hypnotherapy and integrative mental health. Creator of the Complete Hypnosis Library and DBT digital workbook series.
The Process
A structured yet flexible approach to therapeutic growth.
Assessment
Comprehensive intake evaluation to understand your history, current challenges, and therapeutic goals.
Treatment Planning
Collaborative development of a personalized treatment plan with measurable outcomes and timeline.
Active Therapy
Weekly sessions using evidence-based modalities tailored to your specific needs and progress.
Maintenance
Transition to self-guided practice with periodic check-ins and relapse prevention strategies.
“Healing is not about becoming someone new. It is about reconnecting with who you were before the world told you to be someone else.”
Every person has the internal resources needed to heal—therapy helps you access them.
The mind and body are inseparable partners in the healing process.
Change happens at the pace of trust—never faster, never slower.
Evidence-based practice and holistic wisdom are not opposites; they are allies.
The therapeutic relationship itself is one of the most powerful tools for transformation.
What Clients Say
Working with Edward transformed my relationship with anxiety. His calm, grounded presence and clinical expertise helped me find tools I never knew I had. I finally feel like myself again.