Therapists in Jackson County, MO
Katie Kirkenmeier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, PMH-C, ATR
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64063
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed professional in the states of KS (LCPC) an MO (LPC) and a Registered Art Therapist (ATR).
I believe every person has the right to heal and experience personal growth. We all experience hardships and stress in life that can be overwhelming. I am here to help you understand you are not alone and deserve to be heard . My intention is to provide a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed space to support you on your path to healing and to enhance your relationship to self. There is no concern that is too small that you should have to endure by yourself. I believe each individual is unique and deserves a therapeutic experience that is tailored to their healing journey.
I am a licensed professional in the states of KS (LCPC) an MO (LPC) and a Registered Art Therapist (ATR).
I believe every person has the right to heal and experience personal growth. We all experience hardships and stress in life that can be overwhelming. I am here to help you understand you are not alone and deserve to be heard . My intention is to provide a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed space to support you on your path to healing and to enhance your relationship to self. There is no concern that is too small that you should have to endure by yourself. I believe each individual is unique and deserves a therapeutic experience that is tailored to their healing journey.
Alicia M. Hegarty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blue Springs, MO 64015 (Online Only)
In a world full of judgment, we need someone we can be vulnerable with. We need someone we can talk to about the uncomfortable thoughts and emotions associated with fears and insecurities. We need someone we can bounce ideas off of to find perspective. In a world full of judgment, we need a nonjudgmental someone who can be kind, empathetic, and psychological educated to help us grow in self and life contentment. My 32 years of cosmetology and services industry work, along with my achievement of honors in both my BA and MA, has allowed me to build acceptance, wisdom, perspective, and awareness in my therapeutic approach.
In a world full of judgment, we need someone we can be vulnerable with. We need someone we can talk to about the uncomfortable thoughts and emotions associated with fears and insecurities. We need someone we can bounce ideas off of to find perspective. In a world full of judgment, we need a nonjudgmental someone who can be kind, empathetic, and psychological educated to help us grow in self and life contentment. My 32 years of cosmetology and services industry work, along with my achievement of honors in both my BA and MA, has allowed me to build acceptance, wisdom, perspective, and awareness in my therapeutic approach.
Country Crossroads Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRADC
Verified Verified
Lone Jack, MO 64070
Thank you for taking a few minutes to research counselors in your area! Finding the right counselor can be the most important part of this journey. We currently have 40+ counselors and 7 admin staff. We offer locations in Pleasant Hill, Warrensburg, Blue Springs, Higginsville, Lone Jack, and Kingsville as well as providing School Based therapy in 15 local school districts. CCC is excited to offer Animal Assisted Therapy at several locations. Clients say they love the escape and have a sense of peace and relaxation. To learn more about our individual counselors and how we can help you, visit our website.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to research counselors in your area! Finding the right counselor can be the most important part of this journey. We currently have 40+ counselors and 7 admin staff. We offer locations in Pleasant Hill, Warrensburg, Blue Springs, Higginsville, Lone Jack, and Kingsville as well as providing School Based therapy in 15 local school districts. CCC is excited to offer Animal Assisted Therapy at several locations. Clients say they love the escape and have a sense of peace and relaxation. To learn more about our individual counselors and how we can help you, visit our website.
Cheryl Graves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, CCATP, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64063
I'm here for you, to listen and help work through life's issues to your goals, happiness, and best functioning. Individuals, couples, families, teens, aging, fertility, transgender, LGBTQI+, grief, loss, anxiety, phase of life, addiction, behavioral, medical, chronic, more. I offer support, and compassion in a solution focused, strengths based, informed and confidential environment, custom designed to meet your therapeutic needs. I am CISM-CISD certified, a therapist's therapist (I enjoy working with therapists who want to do their own work), Interactive, Cognitive Behavioral, Integrative, a Generalist. Let's talk.
I'm here for you, to listen and help work through life's issues to your goals, happiness, and best functioning. Individuals, couples, families, teens, aging, fertility, transgender, LGBTQI+, grief, loss, anxiety, phase of life, addiction, behavioral, medical, chronic, more. I offer support, and compassion in a solution focused, strengths based, informed and confidential environment, custom designed to meet your therapeutic needs. I am CISM-CISD certified, a therapist's therapist (I enjoy working with therapists who want to do their own work), Interactive, Cognitive Behavioral, Integrative, a Generalist. Let's talk.
Larson Counseling Services, LLC
Psychologist, MEd, Psychol, LPC
Verified Verified
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Life can be challenging, especially in our fast-paced transient society. I work with adults, teens, and children of all ages. I specialize in Marriage Conflict and Parent-Child conflict with a large portion of my business devoted to adolescents. From Social Anxiety, to ADHD and chronic depression. I am trained in PLAY THERAPY, EMDR, Veteran's Deployment Psychology, CBT and much more. "Friendly, but professional," describes how most clients see me. I love what I do and look forward to working with you.
Life can be challenging, especially in our fast-paced transient society. I work with adults, teens, and children of all ages. I specialize in Marriage Conflict and Parent-Child conflict with a large portion of my business devoted to adolescents. From Social Anxiety, to ADHD and chronic depression. I am trained in PLAY THERAPY, EMDR, Veteran's Deployment Psychology, CBT and much more. "Friendly, but professional," describes how most clients see me. I love what I do and look forward to working with you.
Samantha Maginn
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64114
Whatever it is that has brought you here is important to me—life changes and transitions, grief and loss, trauma and growth, anxiety and depression, or ADHD symptoms—your life is important to me. I can work with you to create a personalized wellness plan. You deserve to see your inner greatness. Your growth is inspiring to me. You deserve to cultivate your inner calm.
Whatever it is that has brought you here is important to me—life changes and transitions, grief and loss, trauma and growth, anxiety and depression, or ADHD symptoms—your life is important to me. I can work with you to create a personalized wellness plan. You deserve to see your inner greatness. Your growth is inspiring to me. You deserve to cultivate your inner calm.
Leah Polk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64101
Have you ever wanted to begin counseling, but didn’t feel like your problems were big enough? Or, have you ever ghosted a therapist because you didn’t feel helped? Me too. So, we go it alone - doing everything to change ourselves and our relationships. We continuously find ourselves stuck between what we want to do and what we “should” do. This dilemma often shows up as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. That’s why it’s my mission to provide approachable counseling that works.
Have you ever wanted to begin counseling, but didn’t feel like your problems were big enough? Or, have you ever ghosted a therapist because you didn’t feel helped? Me too. So, we go it alone - doing everything to change ourselves and our relationships. We continuously find ourselves stuck between what we want to do and what we “should” do. This dilemma often shows up as anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. That’s why it’s my mission to provide approachable counseling that works.
LaTisha Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64109 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Trauma can be overwhelming and life altering. Trauma can stop you from moving forward in life and affect areas of your life and relationships. No matter the story, help is available to assist you in navigating through your trauma narrative and give you the tools necessary to become happy, healthy and thriving. Processing through traumatic events is no easy task; being brave enough to try and seek out help is no small feat. I already admire your bravery and courage. I consider it an honor to walk alongside you and empower you to do hard things- because you can!
Trauma can be overwhelming and life altering. Trauma can stop you from moving forward in life and affect areas of your life and relationships. No matter the story, help is available to assist you in navigating through your trauma narrative and give you the tools necessary to become happy, healthy and thriving. Processing through traumatic events is no easy task; being brave enough to try and seek out help is no small feat. I already admire your bravery and courage. I consider it an honor to walk alongside you and empower you to do hard things- because you can!
Online Therapists
Darla Todd
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Trimble, MO 64492
Practicing since 2012 in the field of trauma and substance use, I empower families to find the strengths within each of them and work on changing their focus to strengths instead of weaknesses. I practice positive psychology, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy as well as play therapy to engage families and individuals in healing. I embrace creativity while helping individuals find a stronger sense of peace and stability. I tend to use an informal approach with children and teens which can help those who struggle with expressing feelings.
Practicing since 2012 in the field of trauma and substance use, I empower families to find the strengths within each of them and work on changing their focus to strengths instead of weaknesses. I practice positive psychology, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy as well as play therapy to engage families and individuals in healing. I embrace creativity while helping individuals find a stronger sense of peace and stability. I tend to use an informal approach with children and teens which can help those who struggle with expressing feelings.
Dipoto Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gladstone, MO 64118
The counselors at Dipoto Counseling Group are Licensed Counselors or Social Workers in the State of Missouri. Our counselors possess a wide range of experience and were selected to meet the diverse needs of our community. We have 16 counselors in our three offices that are ready to work with you. If you are looking for individual, family or couples counseling, we have someone that can work with you. We also have 7 Provisionally Licensed Counselors and Interns that are working under the supervision of Marc Dipoto LPC. They meet weekly with their supervisor to discuss their cases. This service is offered to at a reduced rate.
The counselors at Dipoto Counseling Group are Licensed Counselors or Social Workers in the State of Missouri. Our counselors possess a wide range of experience and were selected to meet the diverse needs of our community. We have 16 counselors in our three offices that are ready to work with you. If you are looking for individual, family or couples counseling, we have someone that can work with you. We also have 7 Provisionally Licensed Counselors and Interns that are working under the supervision of Marc Dipoto LPC. They meet weekly with their supervisor to discuss their cases. This service is offered to at a reduced rate.
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.