Thoughtful therapy that helps you build resilience, find clarity, and create meaningful change—one step at a time.
I’m Kristal Iris Llera (she/her), a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S, MA) offering therapy in-person in Affton, MO and online. If you’ve been feeling paralyzed by anxiety, stress, or the weight of past experiences, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
I specialize in supporting clients working through complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Together, we’ll focus on building safety and trust, strengthening communication, and creating steady footing during life transitions.
My style is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and deeply grounded in co-regulation and somatic integration. We’ll move at a pace that feels supportive and sustainable—so you can feel more connected, more resilient, and more like yourself again.
Missouri License: LC014355854
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, carrying past pain, or wanting healthier connection, we’ll take the next step together.
These endorsements from fellow therapists highlight the compassionate, client-centered approach and the meaningful outcomes experienced through this work.
Jenn Clarke
Licensed Professional Counselor
I highly recommend Iris for her thoughtful, compassionate, and ethical approach to clinical work. Iris demonstrates strong clinical insight, maintains excellent professional boundaries, and is skilled at creating a safe and supportive environment.
Jennifer Clark Penney
Licensed Professional Counselor
Iris is such a compassionate person and is very knowledgeable on LGBTQ matters. She works well with clients who have experienced trauma, using EMDR techniques. Iris also works well with couple couples. I have referred clients to her myself in the past.
Sabrina May Heidemann-Wells
Licensed Professional Counselor
Iris is such a compassionate person and is very knowledgeable on LGBTQ matters. She works well with clients who have experienced trauma, using EMDR techniques. Iris also works well with couple couples. I have referred clients to her myself in the past.
Connor Gooch
Licensed Professional Counselor
Kristal’s presence is both elevating and grounding. She’s not afraid to laugh, and equally not afraid to call you into the depths of who you are. No need to worry, however, because she’ll light up the path with her empathetic expertise.
Choose the support you’re looking for—then we’ll take the next step together.
Yes. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can share what you’re looking for, ask questions, and see if we’re a good fit. You can call (636) 259-4904 to schedule.
I specialize in supporting clients with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and relationship challenges. I also work with concerns such as depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and communication difficulties with loved ones.
I work with individuals, couples, and groups. In early sessions, we’ll focus on building trust and creating anchors of safety to support the work ahead.
Yes. Sessions are available in-person in Affton, MO and online.
My work is trauma-informed and attachment-based, and I’m trained in approaches that support both emotional and body-based healing. Depending on your needs, sessions may include methods such as EMDR and Somatic Integration and Processing, along with tools to strengthen communication and support more balance day to day.
Individual sessions are $150 and couples sessions are $150. A sliding scale may be available—you’re welcome to ask if you might qualify.
I’m an out-of-network provider. I can provide a superbill through TherapyNotes for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Let’s take a gentle first step together. I offer a calm, supportive space to help you heal from complex trauma, strengthen communication, and find more balance day to day.
