Therapists in Overland Park, KS
Valerie Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212
Struggling with life stressors or feeling overwhelmed with your child's behavioral/emotional concerns? I specialize in helping children and adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD or other behavioral or emotional concerns as well as family therapy, parenting guidance and couples counseling. My role as a therapist is to be a guide in assisting you with determining natural resources and further educate other strategies to help you with the change you want in your life. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings in the past 25 years and in outpatient/private practice for the past 13 years.
Struggling with life stressors or feeling overwhelmed with your child's behavioral/emotional concerns? I specialize in helping children and adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD or other behavioral or emotional concerns as well as family therapy, parenting guidance and couples counseling. My role as a therapist is to be a guide in assisting you with determining natural resources and further educate other strategies to help you with the change you want in your life. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings in the past 25 years and in outpatient/private practice for the past 13 years.
Polly J Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, RN, RPT
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66213
I serve a wide array of clients. These include individuals, families, and children. My background, skills, and experience lend themselves particularly well to younger clients. My practice most often addresses issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relationships, anger management, attachment, divorce, emotion regulation, parent-child relationship, sibling conflict, self-esteem, blended families, and adoption.
I serve a wide array of clients. These include individuals, families, and children. My background, skills, and experience lend themselves particularly well to younger clients. My practice most often addresses issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relationships, anger management, attachment, divorce, emotion regulation, parent-child relationship, sibling conflict, self-esteem, blended families, and adoption.
Abigail Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66213
Hi! My name is Abigail Gray, Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of TherapyMetrics. I specialize in helping pre-teens/teens (ages 10+) cope with anger, anxiety, and depression and help them navigate through life stressors and transitions. Being a parent to a pre-teen/teenager is HARD. I aim to help your pre-teen/teen develop healthy coping skills to combat general or social anxiety, learn ways to love themselves, boost their self-esteem and self-worth, and process their emotions. I will work with you and your pre-teen/teen on healthy communication in conflict.
Hi! My name is Abigail Gray, Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of TherapyMetrics. I specialize in helping pre-teens/teens (ages 10+) cope with anger, anxiety, and depression and help them navigate through life stressors and transitions. Being a parent to a pre-teen/teenager is HARD. I aim to help your pre-teen/teen develop healthy coping skills to combat general or social anxiety, learn ways to love themselves, boost their self-esteem and self-worth, and process their emotions. I will work with you and your pre-teen/teen on healthy communication in conflict.
Jaimee Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66204
My clients benefit from a powerful combination of evidence-based technique and a nurturing presence to heal past wounds, process lingering effects of trauma, loss or abuse and can restore healthy relationships and experience a sense of wholeness. I am devoted to serving others through connection and warmth with non judgmental guidance. Through commitment to genuine acceptance and perceptive insight, I help identify the impact of life issues and a variety of mental health concerns. As a passionate and professional Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. My approach emphasizes repair, rediscovery of choice and hope.
My clients benefit from a powerful combination of evidence-based technique and a nurturing presence to heal past wounds, process lingering effects of trauma, loss or abuse and can restore healthy relationships and experience a sense of wholeness. I am devoted to serving others through connection and warmth with non judgmental guidance. Through commitment to genuine acceptance and perceptive insight, I help identify the impact of life issues and a variety of mental health concerns. As a passionate and professional Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. My approach emphasizes repair, rediscovery of choice and hope.
Jill Thorne
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66204
It is tough to pick a therapist. If you are looking for a focus on goals from a compassionate perspective, keep reading! I try to make therapy enjoyable as you discover how to function and feel your best. With kindness, I will challenge you. You will experience a consistent presence and professional, warm hearted boundaries. I focus on overall wellness, including health behaviors and utilizing spiritual/religious resources.
It is tough to pick a therapist. If you are looking for a focus on goals from a compassionate perspective, keep reading! I try to make therapy enjoyable as you discover how to function and feel your best. With kindness, I will challenge you. You will experience a consistent presence and professional, warm hearted boundaries. I focus on overall wellness, including health behaviors and utilizing spiritual/religious resources.
Anthony Dummermuth
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66202
My approach to counseling is to create a safe environment where we can join together in working through whatever you are struggling with. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of personal and relational problems, and seek to restore hope, meaning, and connection. My hope is that through counseling you will feel more known and connected to yourself and to others.
My approach to counseling is to create a safe environment where we can join together in working through whatever you are struggling with. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of personal and relational problems, and seek to restore hope, meaning, and connection. My hope is that through counseling you will feel more known and connected to yourself and to others.
Amanda Weishaar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT , LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66204
Whether you are struggling with a relationship, anxiety, depression, trauma or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone. Life is full of experiences that may mold us into someone we don’t want to be. Sometimes, we carry around anger, fear or feeling like "if I just attain this goal, then I'll be happy". The happiness we find so often is fleeting. Let’s work together to find the contentment and resilience you have been searching for to begin genuinely enjoying life again.
Whether you are struggling with a relationship, anxiety, depression, trauma or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone. Life is full of experiences that may mold us into someone we don’t want to be. Sometimes, we carry around anger, fear or feeling like "if I just attain this goal, then I'll be happy". The happiness we find so often is fleeting. Let’s work together to find the contentment and resilience you have been searching for to begin genuinely enjoying life again.
Katrena Armstrong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MSCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
Vessels of Change Counseling Services is a faith based, culturally responsive, safe space to gain victory over traumas, anxieties, life changes, and relationship challenges. Each relationship dynamic and each person is unique and will require a unique approach. My forward focused, direct style is tailored to meet the needs of each client and delivered with empathy.
Vessels of Change Counseling Services is a faith based, culturally responsive, safe space to gain victory over traumas, anxieties, life changes, and relationship challenges. Each relationship dynamic and each person is unique and will require a unique approach. My forward focused, direct style is tailored to meet the needs of each client and delivered with empathy.
Jewel Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66207
If you are here, it means you are struggling. Life is not what you dreamed it would be. You feel overwhelmed, lost, and alone. You’re buried by life’s demands, which leaves little to no room for you. Your longings feel like a distant part of self that feel out of reach. You may even have trouble knowing who you are. You are not alone. Our fast paced, demanding culture leaves little room for true connection. Here, we will slow way down and create space just for you. I will join you in your struggle, and together we will explore the unknown to find your voice, to get you to where you want to be.
If you are here, it means you are struggling. Life is not what you dreamed it would be. You feel overwhelmed, lost, and alone. You’re buried by life’s demands, which leaves little to no room for you. Your longings feel like a distant part of self that feel out of reach. You may even have trouble knowing who you are. You are not alone. Our fast paced, demanding culture leaves little room for true connection. Here, we will slow way down and create space just for you. I will join you in your struggle, and together we will explore the unknown to find your voice, to get you to where you want to be.
Joseph R. Wilner
LCP, BCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
I approach therapy from a holistic, client-centered, strengths-based approach. I utilize the cognitive behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapy models to help clients make sense of the past and build new resources to take ownership of the future. In addition, I incorporate mindfulness-based techniques to aid clients in connecting to their internal world and recognizing their thoughts and behaviors without judgment, so they can live a more fulfilling life. I am also trained and informed in positive psychotherapy and solution-focused therapy approaches.
I approach therapy from a holistic, client-centered, strengths-based approach. I utilize the cognitive behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapy models to help clients make sense of the past and build new resources to take ownership of the future. In addition, I incorporate mindfulness-based techniques to aid clients in connecting to their internal world and recognizing their thoughts and behaviors without judgment, so they can live a more fulfilling life. I am also trained and informed in positive psychotherapy and solution-focused therapy approaches.
Joanna Ramirez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
Joanna has spent ten years in the medical field, which offers a unique and specialized view to those who may be working in the medical field or currently facing medical issues. Joanna mainly works with individuals ages 12 and up and has experience in couple and family counseling. She works with various concerns, including but not limited to addictions, depression, and anxiety. Due to personal and professional experience, Joanna is incredibly passionate about working with anxiety, premarital couples, teens, identity concerns (LGBTQIA+, cultural, spiritual, etc.), and chronic illness.
Joanna has spent ten years in the medical field, which offers a unique and specialized view to those who may be working in the medical field or currently facing medical issues. Joanna mainly works with individuals ages 12 and up and has experience in couple and family counseling. She works with various concerns, including but not limited to addictions, depression, and anxiety. Due to personal and professional experience, Joanna is incredibly passionate about working with anxiety, premarital couples, teens, identity concerns (LGBTQIA+, cultural, spiritual, etc.), and chronic illness.
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Jessica Willemsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, LMAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66202
Hello, I'm Jessica, and congratulations on taking the first step towards healing. Therapy provides a new beginning for your journey toward increased hope, happiness, and emotional health. For women of all ages looking for a new beginning...from sleepless nights, fear and isolation, debilitating sadness, a haunting painful past, or entrapment by drugs or alcohol; I want to offer you a better tomorrow, a new beginning. This is the place for you, without shame or judgment, to find sanctuary and peace, and rekindle your inner strength, courage and wisdom.
Hello, I'm Jessica, and congratulations on taking the first step towards healing. Therapy provides a new beginning for your journey toward increased hope, happiness, and emotional health. For women of all ages looking for a new beginning...from sleepless nights, fear and isolation, debilitating sadness, a haunting painful past, or entrapment by drugs or alcohol; I want to offer you a better tomorrow, a new beginning. This is the place for you, without shame or judgment, to find sanctuary and peace, and rekindle your inner strength, courage and wisdom.
Mary Bradley, LSCSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
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 make positive changes. 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.
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 make positive changes. 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.
Libby Rooney
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
I have worked as a school counselor for the past several years and am now enjoying private practice as well. Counseling in a school setting has granted me the opportunity to work with my students and their family members. Exploring family systems and fostering an understanding between family members is one of my greatest passions. I also enjoy working with adults that are going through the many challenges and changes that life can throw at us. As the poet Mary Oliver so beautifully puts it "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? " —Mary Oliver
I have worked as a school counselor for the past several years and am now enjoying private practice as well. Counseling in a school setting has granted me the opportunity to work with my students and their family members. Exploring family systems and fostering an understanding between family members is one of my greatest passions. I also enjoy working with adults that are going through the many challenges and changes that life can throw at us. As the poet Mary Oliver so beautifully puts it "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? " —Mary Oliver
Jimmy Larkin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66204
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.
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.
Sarah Adair Nebel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66207
Not accepting new clients
Are you or a relative currently facing mental health concerns that make it challenging to get through daily life? Are you hoping to break negative cycles that have proven to be unhelpful? There are times in all our lives where we need additional support. I am here to help and provide insight. As a therapist, my mission is to help you feel safe, secure, and understood. I would like to assist you in developing strategies to create a life you are excited to live. We will work together to discover and achieve your desired goals.
Are you or a relative currently facing mental health concerns that make it challenging to get through daily life? Are you hoping to break negative cycles that have proven to be unhelpful? There are times in all our lives where we need additional support. I am here to help and provide insight. As a therapist, my mission is to help you feel safe, secure, and understood. I would like to assist you in developing strategies to create a life you are excited to live. We will work together to discover and achieve your desired goals.
Emily Kravit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210 (Online Only)
During hard times, we can lose our sense of self and struggle to get it back. We are all complex multifaceted people with many different parts of us, which can often cause symptoms that get in the way of relationships, productivity, or cause feelings of depression, anxiety and hopelessness. Together, let's work to recover your sense of well-being and then build a life where you are thriving beyond your struggles. I utilize IFS as a primary modality as well as take an eclectic approach, meaning I use a variety of techniques based on what your situation calls for, at the time you need it the most.
During hard times, we can lose our sense of self and struggle to get it back. We are all complex multifaceted people with many different parts of us, which can often cause symptoms that get in the way of relationships, productivity, or cause feelings of depression, anxiety and hopelessness. Together, let's work to recover your sense of well-being and then build a life where you are thriving beyond your struggles. I utilize IFS as a primary modality as well as take an eclectic approach, meaning I use a variety of techniques based on what your situation calls for, at the time you need it the most.
Reggie Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66204
Thanks for taking the time to consider me as an ally on your journey! I am the founder of Satori Counseling Services and with 20 years of mental health experience, I've worked with several different folks with various challenges, including: men's issues, healing from traumas, depression and anxiety and couples work. I also offer a virtual 5-week anger management and emotional regulation course that is court approved for many counties in the Kansas City Metro. Give me a call to get scheduled!
Thanks for taking the time to consider me as an ally on your journey! I am the founder of Satori Counseling Services and with 20 years of mental health experience, I've worked with several different folks with various challenges, including: men's issues, healing from traumas, depression and anxiety and couples work. I also offer a virtual 5-week anger management and emotional regulation course that is court approved for many counties in the Kansas City Metro. Give me a call to get scheduled!
Kate Perkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
Seeking a therapist for yourself can be overwhelming. Managing past trauma, your relationship with food and your body, experiencing perinatal mental health struggles and postpartum challenges, and the emotional burden of fertility treatment, can be incredibly stressful. At Simply Known, we are deeply committed to empowering individuals to find profound growth and healing. Together, we can help you find the courage to heal from the past, turn down the negative voice in your mind, choose healthy coping skills to build resiliency, and trust yourself to create the life you love.
Seeking a therapist for yourself can be overwhelming. Managing past trauma, your relationship with food and your body, experiencing perinatal mental health struggles and postpartum challenges, and the emotional burden of fertility treatment, can be incredibly stressful. At Simply Known, we are deeply committed to empowering individuals to find profound growth and healing. Together, we can help you find the courage to heal from the past, turn down the negative voice in your mind, choose healthy coping skills to build resiliency, and trust yourself to create the life you love.
Michelle Anspaugh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
Life can bring many challenges that eventually become a heavy a burden to carry, even for the strongest individuals and families. I have 19 years of experience working with clients who have dealt with trauma, family issues, divorce, depression, stress, abuse, grief, attachment, and life transitions. I can help you regain a sense of well-being and improve your relationships.
Life can bring many challenges that eventually become a heavy a burden to carry, even for the strongest individuals and families. I have 19 years of experience working with clients who have dealt with trauma, family issues, divorce, depression, stress, abuse, grief, attachment, and life transitions. I can help you regain a sense of well-being and improve your relationships.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Overland Park, KS
800+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in Overland Park, KS who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
53% | Aetna |
53% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
52% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Overland Park, KS see their clients
85% | In Person and Online | |
15% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.