Therapists in Kansas
I have also been trained as an Attachment-Based Intervention Specialist through the AACC.
I believe all people were created with dignity and worth for relationships as beautiful masterpieces that are fragmented by both small and large traumas due to the brokenness of our world. My passion is to walk alongside others in their healing, equipping them with the tools they need to address their emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual goals in pursuing restoration and wholeness. My Christian faith lays the foundation to offer acceptance, grace, freedom, and confident hope for healing. My approach to therapy utilizes Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness and somatic work, and is systemic in focus.
I have also been trained as an Attachment-Based Intervention Specialist through the AACC.
I believe all people were created with dignity and worth for relationships as beautiful masterpieces that are fragmented by both small and large traumas due to the brokenness of our world. My passion is to walk alongside others in their healing, equipping them with the tools they need to address their emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual goals in pursuing restoration and wholeness. My Christian faith lays the foundation to offer acceptance, grace, freedom, and confident hope for healing. My approach to therapy utilizes Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness and somatic work, and is systemic in focus.
Meagan McKernan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67207
As a Therapist, I believe it is essential to create a safe and comfortable environment for my clients to create the change they need in their lives. I work with my clients to help them develop the skills they need to make the change they want. I have worked with a wide range of clients and presenting issues. In addition to my master's degree, I am a Certified Play Therapist and have completed Level One Theraplay® training which is an Attachment-Based Play approach for Infants, Children, Adolescents and their parents.
As a Therapist, I believe it is essential to create a safe and comfortable environment for my clients to create the change they need in their lives. I work with my clients to help them develop the skills they need to make the change they want. I have worked with a wide range of clients and presenting issues. In addition to my master's degree, I am a Certified Play Therapist and have completed Level One Theraplay® training which is an Attachment-Based Play approach for Infants, Children, Adolescents and their parents.
Jordan Berry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66202 (Online Only)
Welcoming all adults, I specialize in affirming therapy for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+/poly/CNM folks, emphasizing healing for childhood/ attachment-based wounds.
You want more from your therapy. You might be thinking, "I've done some work to understand myself and my childhood and it all makes sense, but I don't feel any better." Or, "I want support for what I'm going through right now, but I don't want to just cope with it forever. I'm ready to go deeper.” You're motivated to understand yourself and your relationships, but also to get to the bottom of what really hurts and actually heal—for good. Here's the thing: when you can finally honor all parts of yourself, you can transform pain and release it, empowering you to have more confidence, agency, and authenticity. I'm here to help.
Welcoming all adults, I specialize in affirming therapy for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+/poly/CNM folks, emphasizing healing for childhood/ attachment-based wounds.
You want more from your therapy. You might be thinking, "I've done some work to understand myself and my childhood and it all makes sense, but I don't feel any better." Or, "I want support for what I'm going through right now, but I don't want to just cope with it forever. I'm ready to go deeper.” You're motivated to understand yourself and your relationships, but also to get to the bottom of what really hurts and actually heal—for good. Here's the thing: when you can finally honor all parts of yourself, you can transform pain and release it, empowering you to have more confidence, agency, and authenticity. I'm here to help.
Shelby Duce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
Life can be hard and so complex - filled with moments of both joy and pain. My hope is that wherever you find yourself, the therapeutic experience can be safe place for you to land and find support. My hope is that you would have a space to engage with your story and find new perspective, deeper understanding, real healing, and a felt sense of freedom. We were never meant to do life alone and I very much look forward to coming alongside of you.
Life can be hard and so complex - filled with moments of both joy and pain. My hope is that wherever you find yourself, the therapeutic experience can be safe place for you to land and find support. My hope is that you would have a space to engage with your story and find new perspective, deeper understanding, real healing, and a felt sense of freedom. We were never meant to do life alone and I very much look forward to coming alongside of you.
Dawn Stillinger
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC/KS, LPC/MO, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66202
Waitlist for new clients
The therapy approaches that I practice are person-centered, family systems, trauma-focused CBT, CBT, EMDR, play therapy, attachment-based interventions, mindfulness, art interventions and psychoeducation.
I currently have a wait of 2-3 weeks to schedule an appointment. I am a creative and caring professional holding a master in counseling psychology degree and a certificate in child and adolescent counseling. With a holistic and trauma-informed approach, I treat the whole person with special emphasis on the effects of trauma. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults. With my previous work in the private sector and art community, I am uniquely qualified to assist individuals with creative challenges or career transitions and concerns.
The therapy approaches that I practice are person-centered, family systems, trauma-focused CBT, CBT, EMDR, play therapy, attachment-based interventions, mindfulness, art interventions and psychoeducation.
I currently have a wait of 2-3 weeks to schedule an appointment. I am a creative and caring professional holding a master in counseling psychology degree and a certificate in child and adolescent counseling. With a holistic and trauma-informed approach, I treat the whole person with special emphasis on the effects of trauma. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults. With my previous work in the private sector and art community, I am uniquely qualified to assist individuals with creative challenges or career transitions and concerns.
Dr. Leigh Pitre
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCMHSP, NCC, CH
Verified Verified
Kansas City, KS 66102
I would like to start off by saying it takes courage to take the first step in your healing journey! I specialize in treating trauma, attachment-based issues, and couples. I take a whole-body approach that helps create and maintain lasting change. My ultimate goal for therapy with my clients is to help create corrective emotional experiences so that healing can occur. Whether that’s on an individual basis, or with a couple and the relational cycle. I truly believe it is an honor to walk alongside my clients throughout the healing process!
I would like to start off by saying it takes courage to take the first step in your healing journey! I specialize in treating trauma, attachment-based issues, and couples. I take a whole-body approach that helps create and maintain lasting change. My ultimate goal for therapy with my clients is to help create corrective emotional experiences so that healing can occur. Whether that’s on an individual basis, or with a couple and the relational cycle. I truly believe it is an honor to walk alongside my clients throughout the healing process!
I offer a holistic, trauma-informed approach to therapy, change and healing that is informed by neuroscience, including: Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, attachment-based, IFS/parts, Play Therapy, iRest, yoga.
Sometimes life is hard. We experience stress, difficult experiences, wounding in relationships, and trauma along with many other experiences. We carry these with us and they show up in our daily lives - in our thoughts, emotions, physical body, relationships with others, relationship with our self. Maybe you've noticed feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Weighed down. Maybe anxious. Maybe you've noticed patterns in your relationships. Maybe physical discomfort and pain. Tension in your body. Maybe you're curious about what you're noticing. Or maybe you’re curious about who YOU are – the authentic you.
I offer a holistic, trauma-informed approach to therapy, change and healing that is informed by neuroscience, including: Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, attachment-based, IFS/parts, Play Therapy, iRest, yoga.
Sometimes life is hard. We experience stress, difficult experiences, wounding in relationships, and trauma along with many other experiences. We carry these with us and they show up in our daily lives - in our thoughts, emotions, physical body, relationships with others, relationship with our self. Maybe you've noticed feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Weighed down. Maybe anxious. Maybe you've noticed patterns in your relationships. Maybe physical discomfort and pain. Tension in your body. Maybe you're curious about what you're noticing. Or maybe you’re curious about who YOU are – the authentic you.
Delaney Hady
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roeland Park, KS 66205
I’m passionate about helping individuals cope with trauma. I believe therapy can be one of the most healing, yet difficult experiences; a space to dream, grow, challenge, and commit to yourself and those that you love. I am honored to walk along side my clients and meet them where they are at in order to help usher them where they want to go. With me you will find warmth, humor, and a caring place to become more yourself.
I’m passionate about helping individuals cope with trauma. I believe therapy can be one of the most healing, yet difficult experiences; a space to dream, grow, challenge, and commit to yourself and those that you love. I am honored to walk along side my clients and meet them where they are at in order to help usher them where they want to go. With me you will find warmth, humor, and a caring place to become more yourself.
Donna Catherine Constantineau
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, KS 66102
I am a licensed clinical therapist in the state of Kansas and have twenty years of work experience with individuals and couples whose concerns may include anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship problems. Eye Movement Desensization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a very useful modality to use with these concerns. During this therapy, rhythmic eye movements are combined with focus on building emotional safety and the processing of distressing memories and symptoms.. The client is in full control of this therapeutic inner work while the therapist acts as the facilitator.
I am a licensed clinical therapist in the state of Kansas and have twenty years of work experience with individuals and couples whose concerns may include anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship problems. Eye Movement Desensization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a very useful modality to use with these concerns. During this therapy, rhythmic eye movements are combined with focus on building emotional safety and the processing of distressing memories and symptoms.. The client is in full control of this therapeutic inner work while the therapist acts as the facilitator.
The tension in your chest is there again. You can hardly catch your breath. So much to do! Your mind is racing and you feel like you are drowning. Even the smallest things are irritating. You just yelled at your daughter for being too loud, and now feel terrible about it. You missed another deadline at work because you’re so distracted. Confidence is at an all-time low. “I can’t do anything right,” you tell yourself. You know something needs to change, but you’re paralyzed by anxiety. Overthinking every choice until you can’t take any action. It’s gotten to the point where you just want to stay in bed, avoid everyone, and give up.
The tension in your chest is there again. You can hardly catch your breath. So much to do! Your mind is racing and you feel like you are drowning. Even the smallest things are irritating. You just yelled at your daughter for being too loud, and now feel terrible about it. You missed another deadline at work because you’re so distracted. Confidence is at an all-time low. “I can’t do anything right,” you tell yourself. You know something needs to change, but you’re paralyzed by anxiety. Overthinking every choice until you can’t take any action. It’s gotten to the point where you just want to stay in bed, avoid everyone, and give up.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed or simply uncertain? You're not alone. Many of us carry within us untold stories of trauma and limiting beliefs that keep us stagnated. Unresolved emotions can take a toll on both mental and physical well-being. Regardless of where you are or how far you've veered off your desired path, you have the capacity to start anew. I truly believe that "If you can change your mind, you can change your life." By learning to tap into your innate power and tuning in to the voice of your higher self, you can begin to live a coherence life that is filled with purpose and meaning.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed or simply uncertain? You're not alone. Many of us carry within us untold stories of trauma and limiting beliefs that keep us stagnated. Unresolved emotions can take a toll on both mental and physical well-being. Regardless of where you are or how far you've veered off your desired path, you have the capacity to start anew. I truly believe that "If you can change your mind, you can change your life." By learning to tap into your innate power and tuning in to the voice of your higher self, you can begin to live a coherence life that is filled with purpose and meaning.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212 (Online Only)
Immediate openings are available by telehealth. Are you a woman at a crossroad or navigating life's transitions? Whether you are embracing new beginnings, facing personal challenges or seeking to heal from past traumas, your journey to healing begins here. Imagine having a compassionate ally by your side, someone who has dedicated 18 years to helping women like you find their strength and peace amid life storms.
Immediate openings are available by telehealth. Are you a woman at a crossroad or navigating life's transitions? Whether you are embracing new beginnings, facing personal challenges or seeking to heal from past traumas, your journey to healing begins here. Imagine having a compassionate ally by your side, someone who has dedicated 18 years to helping women like you find their strength and peace amid life storms.
Joel Gustafson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212
At the core of every person are innate needs to feel safe, secure, protection, love and connection. These innate needs follow us throughout life and have a significant impact on our ability to experience life to the fullest. When our innate needs are not being met we can experience significant negative emotion & stress. If we pay attention to our emotions, they help shed light on areas in our life where these needs are not being satisfied, which often results in stress. Our innate needs are satisfied physically, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually & behaviorally, but we have to be intentional and active in that process.
At the core of every person are innate needs to feel safe, secure, protection, love and connection. These innate needs follow us throughout life and have a significant impact on our ability to experience life to the fullest. When our innate needs are not being met we can experience significant negative emotion & stress. If we pay attention to our emotions, they help shed light on areas in our life where these needs are not being satisfied, which often results in stress. Our innate needs are satisfied physically, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually & behaviorally, but we have to be intentional and active in that process.
When you need someone to listen while you navigate difficult times, therapy can be life changing. Making sure you feel comfortable and heard is my priority. I use a strengths-based approach, with emphasis on exploring personal trauma, grief, personal and family dynamics, assisting each person in building a foundation of knowledge to get to a better place. I've experienced life's turbulences and the impact on mental health. I believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to feel better and enjoy life.
When you need someone to listen while you navigate difficult times, therapy can be life changing. Making sure you feel comfortable and heard is my priority. I use a strengths-based approach, with emphasis on exploring personal trauma, grief, personal and family dynamics, assisting each person in building a foundation of knowledge to get to a better place. I've experienced life's turbulences and the impact on mental health. I believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to feel better and enjoy life.
Michele Meinhardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67220
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I believe healing is possible and I take joy in helping others build hope and resilience. If you struggle with binge eating or other eating disorders, trauma or PTSD, shame and low self-esteem, negative body image, anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, or relationship issues, and are an adult (sorry, I do not work with folks 17 and under) we may be a good fit. I use a compassionate and matter-of-fact approach to encourage curiosity towards emotions and behaviors while seeking change. It takes great courage to seek support and I honor that in you.
Welcome! I believe healing is possible and I take joy in helping others build hope and resilience. If you struggle with binge eating or other eating disorders, trauma or PTSD, shame and low self-esteem, negative body image, anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, or relationship issues, and are an adult (sorry, I do not work with folks 17 and under) we may be a good fit. I use a compassionate and matter-of-fact approach to encourage curiosity towards emotions and behaviors while seeking change. It takes great courage to seek support and I honor that in you.
Kari Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Iola, KS 66749
Waitlist for new clients
I am so glad you found Blanket Fort Therapy. Within a blanket fort there is safety, a feeling of warmth, and a place to dream. My hope is that you find those same things within your experience at Blanket Fort Therapy. Whether you are seeking services for your self, your child, or your relationship, I am here to offer compassion, hope, warm acceptance, and a safe place to heal. As a person of faith, I am comfortable incorporating my clients' faith into the healing process if they would like to. I have experience in treating childhood trauma such as abuse as well as PTSD, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, and couple issues.
I am so glad you found Blanket Fort Therapy. Within a blanket fort there is safety, a feeling of warmth, and a place to dream. My hope is that you find those same things within your experience at Blanket Fort Therapy. Whether you are seeking services for your self, your child, or your relationship, I am here to offer compassion, hope, warm acceptance, and a safe place to heal. As a person of faith, I am comfortable incorporating my clients' faith into the healing process if they would like to. I have experience in treating childhood trauma such as abuse as well as PTSD, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, and couple issues.
Raven Rajani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, MSW, MLA, AHH
Verified Verified
Lawrence, KS 66044
"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." I believe that life is about change, growth, expansion and evolution. My passion is to support, encourage and empower my clients to make necessary changes to improve their lives, and to cultivate a strong therapeutic relationship providing the necessary support to make those changes happen. I utilize psycho-education, Animal Assisted Interventions, Art/Expressive therapy, Narrative Therapy, Brief, Solution-Focused, Strengths Based & ecotherapy as primary modalities in my practice, but always customize treatment based on personal preferences.
"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." I believe that life is about change, growth, expansion and evolution. My passion is to support, encourage and empower my clients to make necessary changes to improve their lives, and to cultivate a strong therapeutic relationship providing the necessary support to make those changes happen. I utilize psycho-education, Animal Assisted Interventions, Art/Expressive therapy, Narrative Therapy, Brief, Solution-Focused, Strengths Based & ecotherapy as primary modalities in my practice, but always customize treatment based on personal preferences.
Life can be tough! Do you feel like you had it all together & then someone pulled the rug from under you? Maybe you have previously experienced trauma & thought you moved past it. Now you find yourself feeling frustrated, isolated, & alone. Maybe you are finding yourself triggered by your kids, partner, parents, or friends. You love them, but the stressors have caused you to want to take a month-long vacation from them! You have tried dealing with your anxiety, anger, stress, all on your own but find yourself struggling to manage day to day responsibilities and stay afloat - yelling too much, working too much.
Life can be tough! Do you feel like you had it all together & then someone pulled the rug from under you? Maybe you have previously experienced trauma & thought you moved past it. Now you find yourself feeling frustrated, isolated, & alone. Maybe you are finding yourself triggered by your kids, partner, parents, or friends. You love them, but the stressors have caused you to want to take a month-long vacation from them! You have tried dealing with your anxiety, anger, stress, all on your own but find yourself struggling to manage day to day responsibilities and stay afloat - yelling too much, working too much.
Connections Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, LMAC
Verified Verified
Newton, KS 67114
Connections Therapy would like to be there to help walk you through life's journey. Therapy should be a safe place where you can work on areas of life that need concentration. Finding support in an environment that is encouraging and helpful can be a life altering experience. Please allow us to help you learn to function in new and improved ways. The journey will begin with an assessment of your current skills. We will work together on how daily life affects your habits and behaviors and empower you to live the life you want.
Connections Therapy would like to be there to help walk you through life's journey. Therapy should be a safe place where you can work on areas of life that need concentration. Finding support in an environment that is encouraging and helpful can be a life altering experience. Please allow us to help you learn to function in new and improved ways. The journey will begin with an assessment of your current skills. We will work together on how daily life affects your habits and behaviors and empower you to live the life you want.
Lauren King Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT, BCN
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
I am committed to meeting my clients right where they are on their journey. I draw them out into a space that is safe, authentic and affirming. I desire to walk along side, encourage and equip my clients to become the very best version of their true self. It is my intent to bring about soulful transformation and restoration; inspiring whole-hearted living.
I am committed to meeting my clients right where they are on their journey. I draw them out into a space that is safe, authentic and affirming. I desire to walk along side, encourage and equip my clients to become the very best version of their true self. It is my intent to bring about soulful transformation and restoration; inspiring whole-hearted living.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.