Therapists in 66216
Justin Grotheer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PLMFT
Verified Verified
Shawnee, KS 66216 (Online Only)
Treatment modalities include AEDP, IFS, DBT, Motivational Interviewing; Attachment and trauma informed.
Hello, and welcome! I’m glad you’ve found your way to this space. Life is hard sometimes! We can all use a little help. I work to help you feel less overwhelm—and more of the joy and belonging you are searching for. I help you find a way out of distress or feeling stuck, and back to your best self. We’ll figure out the map to your best self together, and then start moving toward an increased sense of joy, strength, calm, and freedom. If that is something you’d like for yourself, contact me for a consultation. It is my honor to accompany so many wonderful people on the journey to wellness!
Treatment modalities include AEDP, IFS, DBT, Motivational Interviewing; Attachment and trauma informed.
Hello, and welcome! I’m glad you’ve found your way to this space. Life is hard sometimes! We can all use a little help. I work to help you feel less overwhelm—and more of the joy and belonging you are searching for. I help you find a way out of distress or feeling stuck, and back to your best self. We’ll figure out the map to your best self together, and then start moving toward an increased sense of joy, strength, calm, and freedom. If that is something you’d like for yourself, contact me for a consultation. It is my honor to accompany so many wonderful people on the journey to wellness!
Jimmy Larkin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lenexa, KS 66216
I’ve also guided people toward healing from deep pain related to past trauma and broken relationships.
Let’s be real…life has a way of taking over sometimes and leaving you feeling powerless, frustrated, irritated or any number of ways. It can seem like a giant mess or other times it’s not too bad, but you may still be struggling to put the pieces together. Whether it’s a small issue that you just want to process, or you feel like you are hanging by a thread, my goal is to help you regain control. I want to walk with you through whatever is troubling you and help you find the power to work it out.
I’ve also guided people toward healing from deep pain related to past trauma and broken relationships.
Let’s be real…life has a way of taking over sometimes and leaving you feeling powerless, frustrated, irritated or any number of ways. It can seem like a giant mess or other times it’s not too bad, but you may still be struggling to put the pieces together. Whether it’s a small issue that you just want to process, or you feel like you are hanging by a thread, my goal is to help you regain control. I want to walk with you through whatever is troubling you and help you find the power to work it out.
Charles West
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Shawnee, KS 66216
Accepting new clients. You may function well but feel aware of something missing, a confusing or unfulfilling part of your experience. What you know to be true may not align with what you feel or you may have limited control over your behavior in some areas. Even those who can articulate why they started therapy often find that there’s more they were searching for. I think it takes time to work through the layers and find language that fits. I see therapy more as healing and adapting than eliminating bad behaviors. Sometimes your ways of making it through stop working as well. I think our work together is finding a new way
Accepting new clients. You may function well but feel aware of something missing, a confusing or unfulfilling part of your experience. What you know to be true may not align with what you feel or you may have limited control over your behavior in some areas. Even those who can articulate why they started therapy often find that there’s more they were searching for. I think it takes time to work through the layers and find language that fits. I see therapy more as healing and adapting than eliminating bad behaviors. Sometimes your ways of making it through stop working as well. I think our work together is finding a new way
Seth Erickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Lenexa, KS 66216 (Online Only)
Are you feeling down or worse...not feeling anything at all. Depression is no joke and I get it. So how do you go about overcoming the pain? My name is Seth and I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat depression. I have provided therapy services for the last 9 years and have found that correctly identifying distorted thoughts and behaviors can have a positive impact on one's ability to recover. If you are looking for an environment in which you can safely explore these concepts, I seek to give you that space.
Are you feeling down or worse...not feeling anything at all. Depression is no joke and I get it. So how do you go about overcoming the pain? My name is Seth and I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat depression. I have provided therapy services for the last 9 years and have found that correctly identifying distorted thoughts and behaviors can have a positive impact on one's ability to recover. If you are looking for an environment in which you can safely explore these concepts, I seek to give you that space.
Paul R Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shawnee, KS 66216
Life can feel relentless. You might be grappling with intrusive thoughts, finding it challenging to place trust in others or in your own judgment. It's possible you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage everyday responsibilities. In your relationship, you may sense strains characterized by criticism, defensiveness, or even contempt. You might be among the many adults grappling with establishing healthy boundaries with loved ones, including adolescent or adult children. Whatever your circumstances, I am committed to providing you with the individual attention and care you deserve.
Life can feel relentless. You might be grappling with intrusive thoughts, finding it challenging to place trust in others or in your own judgment. It's possible you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage everyday responsibilities. In your relationship, you may sense strains characterized by criticism, defensiveness, or even contempt. You might be among the many adults grappling with establishing healthy boundaries with loved ones, including adolescent or adult children. Whatever your circumstances, I am committed to providing you with the individual attention and care you deserve.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.