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I'm a licensed professional counselor with 17 years of experience. Way back then, I believe I was born curious. At any given time, I find myself pondering the 'why' of something. This curiosity led me to want to understand why people do the things they do and why they think the things they think. It guided me to a career I love: being a therapist. My specialties are couples and trauma. I also employ a compassionate yet evidence-based approach to help you achieve the goals that matter most to you. My clients say I am easy to talk to, and my sense of humor makes therapy a little easier during the 'hard' moments.

At Ellie Mental Health, we pride ourselves on achieving provider diversity of identity and skills so that our team can see clients for wide ranges and combinations of issues. Our providers see children, adults, couples, and families. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. Ellie strives to find the perfect provider that you can vibe with, whether it is your first experience with therapy, or you've had services in the past.

Is your marriage or life everything you dreamed it would be? Even more frustrating, do you feel you are stuck together, in some sort of marital gridlock. Your relationship normal, is just one normal, maybe it's time to create a new normal. My passion is to offer options to create that new normal. I specialize in relationship issues, conflict resolution, and growing your capacity to handle the difficult circumstances of life in a way you grow closer as you learn how to do it on you own. I promise will treat your relationships as sacred. My phone consultation is free and my goal is to work myself out of a job ASAP.

I believe in the strength of working together to solve life issues. Taking the first step is the hardest; finding a counselor and making the phone call. Congratulations for reaching out to find support and help.

Yes I have availability. No, I'm not in network with insurance. Your out of network benefits may cover. I'm very easy to talk to. Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you overwhelmed? Do you have a sense of doom? Have friends and/or family commented on the amount of alcohol or drugs you can take? If so, you may benefit from seeing me. Since 1996, I have worked extensively with people struggling with Substance Use Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief. I also take a secular approach to those who have experienced religious trauma. If you have struggled with any of these issues, I can definitely help.

Why, despite good intentions, do you repeat something that isn't good for you? How can you learn compassion for yourself and others - instead of judging or shaming? How can you think 'outside the box' and recognize your fear of risk? Psychotherapy provides a place to explore what needs to happen so you can feel mastery in life. I'll work with you to gain awareness and see alternatives.

Hello! If you've got troubles, large or small, maybe I can help by listening, offering some alternative perspectives and possible solutions, coaching & encouraging you in making changes along the way. I have over 35 years of experience counseling people of all ages, lifestyles, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I see individuals ages 16 and up. I accept self-pay only; I do not participate with any insurers, nor do I assist with insurance claims in any way. My self-pay fee is $100 per session. I serve those in the eastern Jackson County MO area, mainly Blue Springs, Independence, Lee's Summit, and Grain Valley.

I have been in private practice for over twenty years. During those years I have counseled both individual clients and couples with a variety of issues. These issues include relationship issues, life transitions, abuse, depression, eating disorders, grief, stress, anxiety, sexual identity, and parenting issues. I believe we all go through difficult periods in our lives where we need someone to talk to who can give understanding, support, guidance, tools, and suggestions. I believe that counseling can often help our lives become less painful but instead become more hopeful and fulfilling.

If you're reading this, I want you to know how courageous it is that you've already taken the first step: asking for help. It's something no one wants to do, but I've been there, and it can be the change you need to live the life you were meant to. Being vulnerable and brave enough to tell your story is tough. But getting you to the place where you can actually own your story, and maybe even write a new ending, is totally worth it.

I value your trust in me as you take this important step to make desired changes to your life. In therapy, we'll explore your unique strengths so you may use them to cultivate your best self. You may count on respect, compassion and support from me, whatever issues you bring to my office. Reasons people seek my help include: negative self-talk, perfectionism, anxiety and panic attacks, traumatic memories, depression, obsessive thoughts, grief and loss, addiction and relationship issues. Many also see me for help making major life changes or making important decisions. Please visit my website: www.marybradleytherapy.com.

Do you ever feel like it is you against the world? Or wonder if there is anyone “in your corner”? This world can throw all sorts of difficulties our way and sometimes it is helpful to know you are not alone in the fight. Those difficulties may present with symptoms of depression, anxiety, fear, worthlessness, addiction, trauma, negative thinking, or loss. I understand how tempting it is to give up the fight, but I also know the joyful victory that comes with healing and freedom. I am holding hope for you even if, right now, you are not able to hope for yourself. I believe there is abundant life and wholeness for YOU!

Being a human can be tough and life gets heavy sometimes, but you don't have to do it alone. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, I can help you process these complicated feelings and find a way forward.

I have been working with people for 25 years who are struggling with mental health needs. I also have been working with individuals sufffering from substance abuse. I provide in-home couseling, telehealth and in office services. Some time we feel better in our own home and we can meet that need. My vison is to creat a safe and enriching environment where a diverse community will face their mental health and addiction concerns without feeling pressured about their struggles.

Maybe you find yourself between a rock and a hard place, dealing with the stress of a difficult or broken relationship, depression, anxiety, loss, or an addiction. Maybe you are going through a big life transition like a move, an empty nest, recent retirement or a job loss. Maybe you live with the effects of past trauma, feel alone and rejected, and does not have someone safe who will listen to you, and you feel exhausted, longing for change. As your counselor, I can walk alongside your while you take steps towards healing and living a more fulfilling and joyful life.

I specialize in attachment dynamics, relationships, trauma, stress, burnout, depression and anxiety, and for over 25 years have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

You're smart, successful, and seem to have it all together.....yet you've lost track of who you are and what you're feeling. You wear this emotional mask on the outside, but your internal feelings and conflict tell a different story. Perhaps you're the one everyone counts on: family, friends, significant other, coworkers. Or maybe you're just feeling saturated by the stress and demands of life. Either way, you feel alone and overwhelmed. You're not sure who will understand you since you can't make sense of it yourself. Self-care is not your norm, but you've come to realize something's gotta give. It is time for a change.

**Currently accepting new virtual clients.** Everyone needs someone to talk to. Someone to help process feelings, emotions, experiences and events. This is normal. Life can be HARD and STRESSFUL. I can help you with that. I specialize in coaching and counseling those who have been struggling with everyday life and are trying to make a change for the better.

My clients are highly motivated and successful in most areas of their life and just looking for something a little better.

I am a seasoned therapist who is empathic and knowledgeable. I am devoted to helping people through difficult times. I help people learn to better manage their depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar and other mental health needs. I assist people working through troubled relationships with family, friends and partners. I support and guide people through the aftermath of abusive relationships. You can be yourself, free of judgements and biases, allowed to share your thoughts unfiltered and without worry of being offensive or ostracized. You can work through your problems and feel a change within yourself, happier and freer.