Psychologist and Therapist in Saint Peters, Missouri Grace Hawley, Psychologist

Dr. Grace Hawley is a Psychologist in Missouri who has been practicing since 2017. Dr. Hawley prioritizes cultivating a trusting and empathetic therapeutic alliance, which she believes is crucial for effective treatment. She approaches therapy from a holistic perspective, considering the diverse backgrounds and cultural factors that shape each client’s experiences. Additionally, Dr. Hawley is committed to promoting client autonomy and empowerment, encouraging self-exploration, and helping clients live a values-driven life. She believes that tending to and nurturing the relationship between therapist and client is an important part of the therapeutic process. To that end, Dr. Hawley prioritizes creating a space that is safe, warm, and welcoming. Her clinical style is direct and honest but with gentleness, empathy, and humor, which she strongly feels are necessary components to help in facilitating change and fulfillment in life. As an ally and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, Dr. Hawley is personally and professionally aware of the unique challenges and barriers that marginalized populations are often required to navigate on a daily basis and the toll that can take on both mental and physical health. She also recognizes the privilege she holds and the power of her voice in advocacy for diverse populations and have dedicated much of clinical work to addressing these disparities. Dr. Hawley’s clinical specialties include trauma, mood and personality disorders, family therapy, and couples’ therapy. She is also passionate about working with adults on the autism spectrum and clients identifying as LGBTQIA+. Dr. Hawley is integrative and trauma-informed in her therapeutic approach and wants to meet you where you are at, not where anyone tells you to be. She enjoys using the therapeutic relationship to explore and grow, as well as to facilitate a deeper level of insight and awareness. Dr. Hawley also specializes in conducting comprehensive neuropsychological testing. She utilizes a gold standard battery of assessment measures and an approach that conceptualizes and prioritizes a holistic understanding of the individual’s entire life. Dr. Hawley has extensive experience in diagnosing both neurodevelopmental and psychological disorders across the lifespan. Outside of work, Dr. Hawley engages in a variety of activities that contribute to her personal growth and well-being. These activities include reading, culinary pursuits with her partner, taking walks, and exploring new destinations through travel. These hobbies provide her with a well-rounded perspective and enrich her life in meaningful ways.