"HOPE, even if only a speck, is what brought you here today. You've had millions of life experiences; the good, the "not-so-good", the tragic, the unimaginably awe-inspiring....they're part of who you are. It's your unique story! Unfortunately, sometimes our stories become overwhelming. Life's stressors, fears, and anxieties can keep us stuck, and feel like HOPE is nowhere to be found. I understand this! And I understand that sometimes we have to borrow hope to take another step. I would love to walk alongside you offering a safe, non-judgemental, hope filled environment."

"Kansas City Mental Health Associates (KCMHA) offers trauma-informed treatment without the waitlist. If you or a loved one has experienced trauma, you understand how traumatic events can shatter a person's sense of safety, ability to trust others, self-esteem, and close relationships. Trauma survivors often feel like they'll never be the same, that life will never be good again, or that they don't deserve peace of mind. Additionally, many survivors suffer with painful reminders of trauma, which make it impossible to just "move on," as well-intentioned friends and family advise. To learn more, visit www.kcmentalhealthassociates.com."

"My practice is 100% online video visits. I enjoy working with adults of any age that are tired of the same old problems and ready to make changes. They may be looking for feedback on how to manage difficult relationships, stressful home/work environments, or other life stressors. They may struggle with finding appropriate or healthy coping skills to deal with life's challenges. Clients will feel right at home working with me if they're looking for a relaxed therapy experience where they can be themselves and express how they really think and feel without fear of judgment. Humor is always appreciated."

"I am a client-centered therapist focused on the needs you bring to me. My goal is to facilitate your journey to a comfortable level of functioning for you & your family & relationships. I will guide you through this process with suggestions & direction to aid you in your desire for change."

"I believe in a creative, personal approach to healing. It is my hope to create a safe and welcoming environment to help my clients during difficult times in their lives. I feel strongly that therapy is a journey to be walked together with client and therapist. Through a strengths based perspective, my sessions focus on emotional healing as well as positive self growth. I work with all stages of life and life issues. Whether a client's struggles are centered around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, attention and hyperactivity, marriage and family issues, trauma, or mood issues, I am willing to help."

"Dr. Ken Morris is a state licensed professional counselor with 29 years of experience. He has a passion for working with people that struggle with marital and relationship, substance abuse, mood, and trauma issues. Dr. Morris works with teenagers and adults and offers individual as well as group counseling using traditional and highly effective holistic modes of therapy. You will find Dr. Ken very relational and the office environment very welcoming and comfortable. You can initiate an appointment by calling Dr. Morris at 913-636-5657"

"Are you seeking connection and understanding with your teen, spouse, or family member? Are you tired of feeling tired? I work with teens, families and professionals struggling with anxiety, childhood traumas, PTSD, depression and emotional disturbances. My background sheds new insight to old behaviors providing the self-awareness needed to navigate day-to- day experiences. Greek philosopher, Heraclitus said, "The only thing constant in life is change." My goal is to assist you in finding your greatness throughout all of life's changes and challenges. "

"I believe in therapy 100%. I feel its a great way to start your recovery and find your true self. My hope is that I provide a safe, pleasant, and nurturing environment to each one of my clients. I valued the importance of the therapeutic relationship and its a true joy to me work along side my clients on their journey. I believe meeting my client where they are at and providing them tools using the strength based perspective. I believe part of healing and recovery is emotional, physical and spiritual journey."

"Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your child, your relationship or your family beginning therapy can be daunting and challenging. It is my hope to offer you an environment where you can consistently feel safe, supported and accepted; allowing you to make this step with more assurance and ease."

"I work with couples and individuals coping with anxiety, depression, relational conflict, divorce, co-dependency and loss. I believe it is in the context of relationships that we are most wounded and, therefore it is in the context of relationship that healing takes place. Together we will understand how relationships and situations of the past have affected the present struggle and begin the process of healing to achieve your desired goal with success."

"GateWay of Hope offers a safe, caring, healing environment for women. Our licensed counselors are here to meet your needs: ****Rachel Nagy, works with trauma survivors, depression/anxiety, and life transitions.****Vonetta McClunie, works with depression, anxiety & trauma using a strength based approach and EMDR.****Deborah Simon counsels women with depression, grief, anxiety, PTSD and DID.****Alexandra “Allie” Murray, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kansas and specializes in teens and depression. ***Crystal Day, MAPC is a pastoral counselor and specializes in spiritual healing (from addiction, trauma, abuse, etc)."

"Are you an adult looking for help with Affair or Divorce Recovery, anxiety, career questions, or depression? Does your marriage need help recovering from infidelity? I offer daytime and evening hours. Do you have parenting issues that are frustrating you and just need some direction? Are you looking for pre-marital preparation or inner healing of past trauma? I also provide equine-assisted psychotherapy (therapy done by interacting with horses). Equine therapy is done offsite at a nearby location."

"Women and teen girls are under more pressure than ever before. This has led to the increase of anxiety disorders, depression, and low self-esteem. Teens are under constant pressure to perform and earn the approval from parents, teachers, and peers. There are women who are beginning to realize they have significant trauma in their lives and need someone who is safe and trustworthy to process these things with. I desire to create a safe environment for women and teen girls to find hope, pursue healing, and live in wholeness. "

"Sometimes the pain of our past can be overwhelming. We feel like we are at the mercy of our memories, and that who we were and who we want to be have been stolen by abuse, trauma, depression, and fear. If you are struggling to be free from your pain and finally feel like the self you want to be, I encourage you to come and meet with me. I will make a space for you that is safe and just for you. Together, as we get to know each other, we can untangle the overwhelming feelings and thoughts you may be experiencing. I will support you in rediscovering your sense of self and your inner joy. "

"Road blocks can sometimes be a normal part of life allowing us to learn and grow; however, sometimes these road blocks can become so overwhelming and powerful we are left feeling hopeless. It is a primary goal of mine to help individuals and/or families reclaim their lives by restoring their sense of hope through counseling. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and family therapy."

"Making meaningful change is hard. Making change alone can be discouraging and frustrating. Chris offers his services to encourage and empower you to live life on your own terms and to your full potential."

"Sometimes life's circumstances have a way of beating you down to the point you don't even recognize yourself. The pain that comes with depression, anxiety, shame, broken relationships, or whatever may be the root of your suffering, can be completely overwhelming. This can feel like an impossible task for you, but you do not have to do this alone. I want to help you discover yourself once again."

"Being a special needs parent can be challenging some days. Leaving us with more questions than answers. As parents we seek to keep our children safe and growing. With children with special needs they often stagnate in the second, growing. This stagnation can cause unsafe behaviors and learning deficits, as well as shame and guilt in the family system. Unfortunately there is no "cure" for these disorders, however our goal is to help families' manage these long term issues. A management plan is especially important as they move into adolescence/puberty, as their behaviors become more pronounced due to their physical size and hormones."

"You may have a teen struggling with an eating disorder or self injury and wonder why, or have you been hurt in the past and wonder how this may impact your marriage or relationships with others? Healing towards wellness is so important for self-care, growth and our overall identities so we can live the life we intended. "

"The positive relationship between the client and counselor is one of the biggest predictors of effective therapy, and as your counselor, I will work hard to make you feel safe, comfortable, and connected during the counseling process. I have gained experience in both private practice and psychiatric hospitals, and have used both unique experiences to refine my clinical skills so that I may efficiently conceptualize and treat a variety of struggles. I believe that people are experts of their own stories, but that a safe and non-judgmental, yet skillful hand of a good counselor can help a person develop a more deeply fulfilling life."