Terrace House - A Modern Counseling Space

Terrace House - A Modern Counseling Space We are a modern, collaborative therapy space in the heart of the city.

Are you a lion who slightly roars?Mighty once were?All sorts of lions: paper, flesh, cartoon.All sorts of things said to...
04/02/2026

Are you a lion who slightly roars?
Mighty once were?
All sorts of lions: paper, flesh, cartoon.
All sorts of things said to you, untrue.
Sooner painful to walk,
No strength, worn down, too weary to be,
And that limp I see.
Ready to play, eat, and roar?
This is what counseling is for…

- Dave ✨

At first, the lion pulled back from the hand that sought to bring healing. Would the paw stay infected, and the lion fad...
03/30/2026

At first, the lion pulled back from the hand that sought to bring healing. Would the paw stay infected, and the lion fade? Androcles was careful, remembering what he learned from the years spent on his farm.

Everyone has a name, so respect who they are. Be curious, and listen to understand. Adapt, because each is different in their own special way. Have compassion for the injured and lonely. See the lion in the lamb, and the eagle in the dove.

- Dave ✨

The lion looked at Androcles, then lay down. It was exhausted from its ordeal. But Androcles knew there was more work to...
03/30/2026

The lion looked at Androcles, then lay down. It was exhausted from its ordeal. But Androcles knew there was more work to do. It looked as if there was still a part of the thorn in its paw, and the wound was certainly infected. He gently approached the lion to take a closer look. The paw needed to be cleansed and bandaged for protection. Would the lion be vulnerable and accept his help? Androcles knew the deeper work could actually hurt more.

- Dave ✨

The lion let out a snarly yelp as it winced in agony. Androcles remained calm and actually moved nearer to reassure the ...
03/26/2026

The lion let out a snarly yelp as it winced in agony. Androcles remained calm and actually moved nearer to reassure the suffering cat. The lion stood up and looked to the sky. Time stood still.

Androcles wondered what would happen next. Might the lion blame him for the pain he just caused, thinking he pulled the thorn out recklessly? Did the lion know that Androcles cared so much about its pain that he risked coming close enough to help?

- Dave ✨

Androcles approached the lion very carefully. He wanted it to feel safe. He said, “Hey there, I see you’re in great dist...
03/26/2026

Androcles approached the lion very carefully. He wanted it to feel safe. He said, “Hey there, I see you’re in great distress, but I’m not sure why. I don’t speak lion, but I do speak distress, because my life has held much of it. If you can, show me what is causing you such anguish. I’d like to see if I can help.” The lion put forth its paw, showing a great thorn plunged deeply below the surface. Androcles tenderly removed the thorn.

- Dave ✨

Androcles was afraid of the lion. When he saw it, he turned and ran. But when he realized the lion was not pursuing him,...
03/18/2026

Androcles was afraid of the lion. When he saw it, he turned and ran. But when he realized the lion was not pursuing him, he stopped and looked back. There was such a forlorn look on the lion’s face, and a grimace of pain. Androcles didn’t know what the downcast lion was thinking (will it devour me!), but he was pretty sure he knew what the lion was feeling. Extreme pain.

- Dave ✨

Everyone loves a good story. We’re drawn to the heroines and heroes that solve the riddle, save the day, or make a diffe...
03/16/2026

Everyone loves a good story. We’re drawn to the heroines and heroes that solve the riddle, save the day, or make a difference for good. They say every story needs a villain, but when it comes to the story of our lives, we would rather see how things might unfold without one. I wonder, might there be a villain creeping around in your life, fierce and aggressive, or hidden in the shadows?

Androcles and the Lion tells the story of a lion with a thorn in its paw. Unable to remove it, the thorn becomes infected (yuck!) and debilitates the mighty lion. Androcles meets the lion, removes the thorn, and they become friends. This story tells the tale of kindness and gratitude, but what might have happened if the thorn remained? Instead of friendship, what else might have grown?

- Dave ✨

Image source: https://www.aucklandartgallery.com/explore-art-and-ideas/artwork/352/androcles-and-the-lion

Dave Bahre is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and completed his Master’s in Clinical Mental ...
03/10/2026

Dave Bahre is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and completed his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Missouri - Saint Louis. Dave works with clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

With Dave, you can expect a strength-based, personal approach that creates a safe and supportive space for you to bring the incredible person you are into focus. Dave’s therapeutic style is informed by the understanding that it is the individual who holds the keys to their own fruitfulness and growth. His person-centered emphasis emphasizes the inherent worth and uniqueness of the individual. Dave is excited to get to know you and help foster your best self.

Interested in working with Dave? Reach out to us at (314) 296-3222 or hello@terracehousestl.com.

Some therapists carry a steady light.Dave is one of them. ✨At Terrace House, Dave is known for his gentleness, steadines...
03/09/2026

Some therapists carry a steady light.
Dave is one of them. ✨

At Terrace House, Dave is known for his gentleness, steadiness, and the deep respect he brings to every story he hears. His work holds a special place for people moving through recovery, rebuilding after hard seasons, and learning to believe in themselves again.

Growth can’t be forced.
But with the right care, it can be tended. 🌱

If you’d like to learn more about working with Dave or schedule a first session, reach out to our Enrollment Team at:
📧 hello@terracehousestl.com
📞 314-296-3222

EMDR isn’t about jumping into the hardest things right away.It’s about building safety, trust, and support first, then w...
02/16/2026

EMDR isn’t about jumping into the hardest things right away.

It’s about building safety, trust, and support first, then working through what’s ready, when it’s ready.

- Liz ✨

Ever been curious about the science behind EMDR?Sure, we’ve all heard that it is used to reprocess trauma, but how exact...
02/15/2026

Ever been curious about the science behind EMDR?

Sure, we’ve all heard that it is used to reprocess trauma, but how exactly does EMDR do just that?

- Liz ✨

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1804 Lafayette Avenue, Lafayette Square
St. Louis, MO
63104

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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+13142963222

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Terrace House is a private counseling space in St. Louis, Missouri, offering individual, relationship, adolescent, and group therapy services. Our fees are on a sliding scale.

We are united by a commitment to ethical care and respect for each person’s unique identities, values, relationships, and cultural experiences. We welcome clients of all genders, races, orientations, identities, religions, and backgrounds. We strive to make Terrace House an affirming space where you get to explore, define, and ultimately create the life you want to live.

Our space, which is nestled amongst the rowhomes just half a block from Lafayette Park, is designed with beauty and comfort in mind.

Terrace House exists to help our clients see what’s possible for their lives by offering modern therapy services in a beautiful space that feels like home. We are invested in the growth of our clients, our therapists, and our city through modern and accessible therapy.