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Licensed Professional Counselor & Clinical Hypnotherapist

Edward Flynn

St. Louis, MO · Mind, Body & Spirit Coordination

Over 13 years of clinical experience specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and trauma-informed care. Treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — through evidence-based practice and radical acceptance.

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Edward Flynn, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC
Edward Flynn
ABS, MA, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC
2012
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13+
Years Experience
STL
Based
4
Core Modules
6
Specializations
Specializations

Every client is a whole person

Therapy · Skills Training

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Comprehensive DBT skills training including distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Individual and group formats for BPD, mood disorders, and self-injury.

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Therapy · Holistic

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Board-certified clinical hypnotherapy using Positive Outcome Imagery, Medical Support Relaxation Therapy, and guided visualization for anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and trauma recovery.

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Therapy · PTSD

Trauma-Informed Care

Evidence-based trauma treatment integrating EMDR principles, somatic approaches, and cognitive restructuring. Specialized protocols for complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and secondary trauma.

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Therapy · CBT

Anxiety & Mood Disorders

Integrated treatment for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, depression, and bipolar spectrum disorders using CBT, DBT, and hypnotherapy modalities.

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Therapy · Crisis

BPD & Self-Injury

Specialized DBT-based treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder, non-suicidal self-injury, and chronic suicidality. Crisis intervention protocols and safety planning expertise.

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Therapy · Inclusive

LGBTQIA+ Affirming

Culturally competent, affirming therapy for LGBTQIA+ clients navigating identity, minority stress, family dynamics, and intersectional mental health challenges.

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About

Evidence-based. Whole-person.

Edward Flynn approaches every client through a biopsychosocial lens — treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis. His practice integrates the structured rigor of Dialectical Behavior Therapy with the transformative depth of Clinical Hypnotherapy, creating a treatment approach that addresses both cognitive patterns and somatic experience.

Trained at Lindenwood University (MA, Professional Counseling) and National Louis University (BA, Applied Behavioral Sciences), Edward has spent over a decade refining his clinical approach across inpatient, outpatient, and intensive outpatient settings.

At CenterPointe Hospital, he serves as Therapist II specializing in acute psychiatric care and group facilitation. At Lakeside Behavioral Health LLC, the private practice he founded in 2017, he provides individualized therapy combining DBT, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.

LPC NBCCH DBTC DBT Clinical Hypnotherapy Trauma-Informed Care Mindfulness Positive Outcome Imagery Group Facilitation IOP Cultural Competence LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Philosophy
"The goal is not symptom management — it's building a life worth living."
Approach
"Every client deserves to be met with radical acceptance and treated as a whole person — mind, body, and spirit."
Experience

13+ years of clinical practice

2008 – 2012
Education
Lindenwood University · National Louis University
MA in Professional Counseling (Lindenwood University). BA in Applied Behavioral Sciences (National Louis University). Foundation in evidence-based therapeutic modalities, research methods, and clinical assessment.
2012 – Present
Therapist II
CenterPointe Hospital · St. Louis, MO
Providing individual and group therapy in inpatient and intensive outpatient settings. Specializing in DBT skills groups, crisis intervention, acute psychiatric stabilization, and trauma-informed care for diverse populations.
2017 – Present
Founder & Clinical Director
Lakeside Behavioral Health LLC · St. Louis, MO
Founded private practice specializing in DBT, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and holistic mental health treatment. Developed the "Life to the Fullest" course and digital therapeutic resources reaching clients beyond the St. Louis metro area.
Process

How treatment works

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Assessment & Intake
Comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, clinical interview, treatment history review, and collaborative goal setting.
Clinical Interview Risk Assessment Goal Setting
02
Treatment Planning
Individualized treatment plan selecting from DBT, hypnotherapy, CBT, and mindfulness modalities based on clinical needs.
Modality Selection Outcome Targets Timeline
03
Active Therapy
Weekly sessions integrating DBT skills training, clinical hypnotherapy, MSRT, and evidence-based interventions. Skills practice between sessions.
DBT Hypnotherapy MSRT
04
Maintenance & Aftercare
Relapse prevention planning, session spacing, skill generalization, and transition to self-directed maintenance with ongoing support.
Relapse Prevention Self-Directed Follow-Up
Philosophy

What I believe

"A life worth living is not built through the absence of pain — it is built through the presence of skill, meaning, and radical acceptance."
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Every client deserves to be met with radical acceptance.
02
The whole person must be treated — mind, body, and spirit.
03
Evidence-based practice is non-negotiable.
04
Cultural competence isn't optional — it's foundational.
05
The goal is not symptom management — it's building a life worth living.
Testimonials

Words from those I've worked with

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Edward has a rare ability to combine clinical rigor with genuine warmth. His DBT skills groups transformed how I handle crisis moments, and the hypnotherapy sessions gave me tools I never knew existed. I finally feel equipped to handle life.
KC
K.C.
DBT & Hypnotherapy Client

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Whether you're seeking individual therapy, interested in the Life to the Fullest course, or want to learn more about clinical hypnotherapy — the first step is reaching out.

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Lakeside Behavioral Health
St. Louis, MO · In-person and telehealth appointments available. New client intake typically scheduled within 1–2 weeks.
Individual Therapy (DBT, Hypnotherapy, CBT)
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Telehealth (Missouri residents)
Edward Flynn, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC

Edward Flynn

ABS, MA, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC

Edward Flynn is a nationally recognized psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist with over 13 years of clinical experience. He specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and trauma-informed care at Lakeside Behavioral Health LLC and CenterPointe Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

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