Therapists in 66219

Are you feeling gloomy, stuck or unmotivated? Do you find it difficult to shut your thoughts off at night because of scattered thoughts? Does the harmony in your love relationship need a reset? Is achieving work-life balance difficult? Are you transitioning out of a relationship and want support? Perhaps you are a survivor of narcissistic abuse by a partner, parent or employer? Whatever it is, your goal for happiness is important and it's OK to receive care on your journey.

Morgan is a licensed master social worker in the states of Missouri and Kansas. She has experience working with individuals in multiple levels of care, including PHP, IOP, and outpatient. She believes that humans are resilient and have an intrinsic drive towards wholeness. Healing is possible when given sufficient access to resources and support. She utilizes various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. Morgan’s goal is to provide a safe space for individuals to increase self-compassion and confidence as they navigate life's challenges.

When choosing a therapist, it is crucial to consider their specialization. Nicole specializes in evidence based Skills for coping with emotional regulation, neurotypical disorders, social skills development, attention deficit disorder, as well as anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder/trauma related disorders.

As a therapist, I am here to walk with you into the unknown, to listen to your experiences, life changes, tragedies and joys; endeavoring to view life through your eyes…to listen, without judgement, to what it’s like to walk in your shoes…to offer support, a listening ear and to strategize together ways to grow, cope & continue your journey forward in life.

I believe that even in the midst of struggles you have the power and ability within to grow towards change and healing. I see my role as the therapist as someone to come along side you in this time; providing a safe base to explore your experiences. I seek to help create a space in which you feel heard, seen, valued, and understood in what you are going through. Together through this process and connection, my goal and belief is that you can be empowered to the growth and healing you desire. Call or email me for a free consultation to see if I would be the right fit for you!

Bellatore offers individual therapy and nutrition counseling, as well as an Intensive Outpatient Program, for individuals struggling with eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and ARFID. Our programs are limited to 10 clients to allow for highly individualized treatment.

Elizabeth provides a safe place and recovery focused space for LGBTQIA+, teens, college students, women, men, and families. Elizabeth challenges and aids in the implementation of each client’s goals and aspirations for their growth process. She empowers her clients to not only live independently, but successfully. Elizabeth serves individuals and their families by addressing disordered eating, body dysmorphia, gender dysmorphia, SPMI, parenting, reassignment surgery support, personality, addiction, anxiety, trauma, conflict resolution, boundary, and goal setting.

Nicole offers assistance to individuals, regardless of whether it is their initial, third, or fourth time seeking therapy. With Nicole as your therapist, she strives to create a structured approach that aligns with your goals. She challenges, coaches, teaches and motivates change. This approach ensures that your time and investment in therapy are valuable, allowing you to make progress during each session. Nicole prioritizes evidence-based methods, focusing on personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Through a supportive and compassionate relationship, I help people who have experienced traumatic and difficult life experiences become the heroes of their own stories and live they life they want and deserve. I empower my clients to recognize and build on their unique strengths, and believe everyone is capable of healing and creating joy in life.

Everyone has an inner strength and I view it as my job to guide you in finding and using this strength to begin living a life you enjoy living. I take a collaborative approach to therapy with the use of acceptance, optimism, and enthusiasm. My focus is supporting children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing eating disorders, depression, anxiety, unhealthy relationships, and life adjustments. As a family therapist, I have a unique perspective for supporting and encouraging each family member while addressing the concern that initiated therapy. I encourage self-compassion and self-understanding in all therapy practices.

My focus has always been to work from the strengths-based and systems perspectives, which involve looking at one's strengths and building on them, along with examining one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they relate to the environment around them. With these methods, we can work together to drastically improve one's self esteem and relationships.

I personally understand the overwhelming pain and debilitating shame that often accompanies disordered eating, anxiety, depression and disrupted relationships. I also know that recovery is within reach, and I am here to help you get there. My hope is that every individual I am able to support feels connected, validated and has developed coping skills to manage the distress they are experiencing.

The decision to seek counseling can often feel vulnerable, scary, and overwhelming. During our lifetime, we face many different seasons of life. We may experience seasons of excitement, joy, and acceptance, as well as seasons of pain, discouragement, and loss. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space where I can empower and support you during all seasons of life.

I am a firm believer in the idea that there is no issue too small, and know that the path to growth and healing can be a scary one. In the words of Tiffany Roe, “you gotta feel, deal, heal.” I consider it an honor to walk this path with people and believe that there is hope in all stories. I work with eating disorders, self esteem/body issues, anxiety disorders, and depression. I work with my clients to identify their unique values and integrate their mind and body experience.

I feel passionate about helping people have hope for the future. Too often people feel hopeless and helpless when thinking about making changes in their lives. I believe, with a helping hand or fresh perspective, we can all discover the strengths and steps needed to make the changes needed to be happier and healthier.

You have the capacity for hope and positive changes in your life, regardless of your challenges. At some point in life, just about everyone needs some support to meet these challenges. It is my desire to walk alongside individuals, couples and families to facilitate the restoration of mental, emotional and spiritual health. I offer an individualized approach where you can expect a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental environment. I focus on issues that can affect your well-being including: psychological and emotional issues, social, marital and family relationships, personal and professional goals, spirituality, and coping with trauma, loss and life stressors.

You are NOT alone! When we are in the middle of a rough season in life, it is common for us to draw within ourselves and isolate. My mission is to help people feel safe and validated in the midst of life's struggles, because we all deserve support and a voice. I provide a comforting, casual space to help you empower yourself to bring about the changes you want in your life, whether it is in life transitions, relationships, parenting or times of stress or trauma. By breaking old, painful patterns and creating new, fulfilling ones, I will walk with you as you heal and have more peace in your life. The beginning is always today!

Some days do you feel stuck in your own life? Confused about where to go from here? Like you don't have the relationships with others that you had imagined for yourself? I feel passionate about helping others get past these stuck points we all experience. I help adults identify patterns that keep them stuck in ways that just aren't working for them anymore.

Do you continually struggle with disturbing thoughts and memories which affect the quality of your life and relationships? Are you overwhelmed, uncertain, and disconnected from others. If you are struggling with emotional pain, past hurts, depression, anxiety, grief, I would like to provide you with a place to begin to heal. I am committed to helping you experience positive change, improve your relationships, improve the possibilities for your life, and experience a greater sense of personal strength and spiritual development.