Therapists in Johnson County, MO
Amy Martella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Now offering the Symbis pre-marital assessment. The world is throwing so many things at you and it feels impossible to decide what to tackle first. Just the thought of trying to figure it out leaves you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain of your next move. You want to be able to relieve this feeling of disconnection and reengage in relationships, yet you wonder if you have the energy to even do it. More than anything, you want to be able to share these thoughts and feelings that you have and be reassured you are not alone in this.
Now offering the Symbis pre-marital assessment. The world is throwing so many things at you and it feels impossible to decide what to tackle first. Just the thought of trying to figure it out leaves you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain of your next move. You want to be able to relieve this feeling of disconnection and reengage in relationships, yet you wonder if you have the energy to even do it. More than anything, you want to be able to share these thoughts and feelings that you have and be reassured you are not alone in this.
Jennifer Reid
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, RD, LD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Are you feeling overwhelmed, down, or anxious and don't know what to do or where to go? Do you feel very alone and nobody else understands or has experienced what you have/or are experiencing? Are you having trouble sleeping due to looping thoughts running through your mind? Have all your old ways of coping stopped working? We all need support and guidance along our journey. Sometimes we need more than what our family and friends can provide. When circumstances happen making life more difficult, you may need some extra help. Together, you and I can find the right path and tools to get you back to feeling more like yourself.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, down, or anxious and don't know what to do or where to go? Do you feel very alone and nobody else understands or has experienced what you have/or are experiencing? Are you having trouble sleeping due to looping thoughts running through your mind? Have all your old ways of coping stopped working? We all need support and guidance along our journey. Sometimes we need more than what our family and friends can provide. When circumstances happen making life more difficult, you may need some extra help. Together, you and I can find the right path and tools to get you back to feeling more like yourself.
Marty Gilley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes life can be just a little too much. Too much stress from work, social media, pandemic changes, too many people, or expectations you can't seem to live up to. I offer a safe space free of judgment and discrimination, yet full of conscious cultural competence to help you find your way to feeling comfortable in what can seem like an uncomfortable world.
Sometimes life can be just a little too much. Too much stress from work, social media, pandemic changes, too many people, or expectations you can't seem to live up to. I offer a safe space free of judgment and discrimination, yet full of conscious cultural competence to help you find your way to feeling comfortable in what can seem like an uncomfortable world.
Comer Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Not accepting new clients
My history is that of helping those with all forms of addiction, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, acute traumatization, anger management, personality disorders, reintegration, and phase of life changes. During marriage/couples counseling, the emphasis is on the partnership of the relationship and on individual perspectives. During individual counseling, I follow a person-centered, non-judgmental approach focusing on how our unconscious actions and thoughts may have created problems in our lives.
My history is that of helping those with all forms of addiction, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, acute traumatization, anger management, personality disorders, reintegration, and phase of life changes. During marriage/couples counseling, the emphasis is on the partnership of the relationship and on individual perspectives. During individual counseling, I follow a person-centered, non-judgmental approach focusing on how our unconscious actions and thoughts may have created problems in our lives.
Online Therapists
Julia Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MO 65201
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems.
I am licensed in Missouri with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems.
I am licensed in Missouri with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Jesse Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Harrisonville, MO 64701
I am also trained in attachment-based play therapy which focuses on the child and caretaker relationship.
We all have strengths to build on and opportunities for growth and change. Counseling can be a helpful tool to work toward whatever goals you have or obstacles you may be facing. I am passionate about working with children and families. My goal is for children to feel confident in who they are and what they can do. I also work to build up families to grow closer and stronger together. I have seen how counseling can be a powerful tool in creating positive change for anyone.
I am also trained in attachment-based play therapy which focuses on the child and caretaker relationship.
We all have strengths to build on and opportunities for growth and change. Counseling can be a helpful tool to work toward whatever goals you have or obstacles you may be facing. I am passionate about working with children and families. My goal is for children to feel confident in who they are and what they can do. I also work to build up families to grow closer and stronger together. I have seen how counseling can be a powerful tool in creating positive change for anyone.
Lighthouse of Hope & Healing, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or ODD? Have you experienced trauma in the past or currently experiencing trauma? Wherever you find yourself in life, I am here to listen and help you best learn and discover ways to heal from the past and discover a joy for today & the future.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or ODD? Have you experienced trauma in the past or currently experiencing trauma? Wherever you find yourself in life, I am here to listen and help you best learn and discover ways to heal from the past and discover a joy for today & the future.
Katie Kirkenmeier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, PMH-C, ATR
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64063
Waitlist for new clients
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 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.
Embark Counseling Services
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.
Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.
Anastasia Castle
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, SATP, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64118
If you are looking for a down-to-earth counselor to help you reach your goals, then that's me! I am passionate about helping people with their mental health and navigating life's uncertainties. There is much in this world we struggle with, and you deserve someone who listens and cares about your story. I want to help you succeed and find happiness, offering support and compassion as you find your way. If you are ready for a positive change, I am here to help.
If you are looking for a down-to-earth counselor to help you reach your goals, then that's me! I am passionate about helping people with their mental health and navigating life's uncertainties. There is much in this world we struggle with, and you deserve someone who listens and cares about your story. I want to help you succeed and find happiness, offering support and compassion as you find your way. If you are ready for a positive change, I am here to help.
Stacey Haselhorst
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64064
Are you or a loved one feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Experiencing the impact of trauma? Having relationship problems? Struggling overall? Whether your goal is to overcome challenges or to grow in a more satisfying way, my goal is provide you with emotional support and give you strategies necessary to bring the change you wish to see in your life. I work with people who experience anxiety, depression, behavior issues, trauma, grief & loss, divorce, abandonment, and attachment & adjustment challenges.
Are you or a loved one feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Experiencing the impact of trauma? Having relationship problems? Struggling overall? Whether your goal is to overcome challenges or to grow in a more satisfying way, my goal is provide you with emotional support and give you strategies necessary to bring the change you wish to see in your life. I work with people who experience anxiety, depression, behavior issues, trauma, grief & loss, divorce, abandonment, and attachment & adjustment challenges.
Andrea Pittman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Gladstone, MO 64118
Hi, I’m Andrea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. Having worked in a variety of mental health settings and within the public school system, I have 20 years of experience supporting children & adolescents. My passion is helping children discover & build upon their strengths and abilities in order to overcome obstacles, learn new skills, and establish healthy relationships. I believe the therapy process should be engaging and collaborative in a safe and supportive environment.
Hi, I’m Andrea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. Having worked in a variety of mental health settings and within the public school system, I have 20 years of experience supporting children & adolescents. My passion is helping children discover & build upon their strengths and abilities in order to overcome obstacles, learn new skills, and establish healthy relationships. I believe the therapy process should be engaging and collaborative in a safe and supportive environment.
Janet Buntain
LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64153
I am an LMSW who enjoys helping people rise from surviving to thriving. I typically work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and low self-esteem. I work within several therapeutic modalities – cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, goal-setting, psychoeducation, and animal assisted therapy. I work with individuals 13 and up. I see clients remotely and in-person, and have evening hours available. Let’s work together to discover your best self.
I am an LMSW who enjoys helping people rise from surviving to thriving. I typically work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, and low self-esteem. I work within several therapeutic modalities – cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, goal-setting, psychoeducation, and animal assisted therapy. I work with individuals 13 and up. I see clients remotely and in-person, and have evening hours available. Let’s work together to discover your best self.
Jill Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, CAAPT, RPT-S™, CAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
Hi! My name is Jill and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri, a licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW) in Kansas, and a registered play therapist supervisor (RPT-S). I am also a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), an EMDR certified therapist, and a Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapist (CAAPT). I am passionate about helping individuals meet their goals and enhance their well-being. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also provide supervision for social workers (LMSWs) in Kansas and play therapy supervision towards the RPT credential.
Hi! My name is Jill and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri, a licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW) in Kansas, and a registered play therapist supervisor (RPT-S). I am also a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), an EMDR certified therapist, and a Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapist (CAAPT). I am passionate about helping individuals meet their goals and enhance their well-being. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also provide supervision for social workers (LMSWs) in Kansas and play therapy supervision towards the RPT credential.
Mariah Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64081
My heart is to provide a safe space, unwavering support, and guidance for you or your loved ones. Drawing from a wealth of experience, I have accompanied individuals from all walks of life to growth and healing. I am experienced with a diverse range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, family conflicts, and fostering secure attachments between parents and their children. Whether you seek assistance in mental health/behavioral issues, trauma recovery, or simply need a compassionate companion during life's ups and downs, I am wholeheartedly prepared to embark on this transformative journey with you.
My heart is to provide a safe space, unwavering support, and guidance for you or your loved ones. Drawing from a wealth of experience, I have accompanied individuals from all walks of life to growth and healing. I am experienced with a diverse range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, family conflicts, and fostering secure attachments between parents and their children. Whether you seek assistance in mental health/behavioral issues, trauma recovery, or simply need a compassionate companion during life's ups and downs, I am wholeheartedly prepared to embark on this transformative journey with you.
Chiwoo Choi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64112 (Online Only)
Why is it so hard to break the cycle of depression, anxiety, codependency, and unhealthy relationships? Because these cycles are addictive like drugs and most people are not ready to face the withdrawal symptoms like core loneliness and guilt, and succumb to their old patterns. You might even experience symptoms of PTSD from toxic relationships. In order to heal, it's important that you receive guidance from a trained professional.
Why is it so hard to break the cycle of depression, anxiety, codependency, and unhealthy relationships? Because these cycles are addictive like drugs and most people are not ready to face the withdrawal symptoms like core loneliness and guilt, and succumb to their old patterns. You might even experience symptoms of PTSD from toxic relationships. In order to heal, it's important that you receive guidance from a trained professional.
Stacey Dawn Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64131
In my practice, I work with adults and children ages 4-18 who are experiencing or have experienced trauma (PTSD) or unresolved grief in their lives. Trauma can affect relationships, friendships, marriages and parenting. It can significantly impact how we cope from day to day. Unfortunately, such issues that have been ignored may keep coming up and can haunt us at the most inopportune times. I am continually amazed at how resilient the human mind and spirit can be with just some intentional focus on those areas of life.
In my practice, I work with adults and children ages 4-18 who are experiencing or have experienced trauma (PTSD) or unresolved grief in their lives. Trauma can affect relationships, friendships, marriages and parenting. It can significantly impact how we cope from day to day. Unfortunately, such issues that have been ignored may keep coming up and can haunt us at the most inopportune times. I am continually amazed at how resilient the human mind and spirit can be with just some intentional focus on those areas of life.
Anna Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sedalia, MO 65301 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling like there has to be more to life than this? Wondering how you got here? Is constant worry and self doubt leaving you feeling alone and not good enough? Deciding to take the leap and seek therapy is a really big step. I'm here to guide you towards recognizing your destructive patterns, healing your relationships (yes, the one with yourself), and walk with you on your journey to self fulfillment. Let's start by being honest, this won't be easy, it's hard work, but I'm here to listen and support you along the way. Life is hard enough, you don't need to do this part alone. It's time to begin prioritizing you.
Feeling like there has to be more to life than this? Wondering how you got here? Is constant worry and self doubt leaving you feeling alone and not good enough? Deciding to take the leap and seek therapy is a really big step. I'm here to guide you towards recognizing your destructive patterns, healing your relationships (yes, the one with yourself), and walk with you on your journey to self fulfillment. Let's start by being honest, this won't be easy, it's hard work, but I'm here to listen and support you along the way. Life is hard enough, you don't need to do this part alone. It's time to begin prioritizing you.
Katie Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, SEP, RYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64105
When I first sought out counseling, I hoped therapy would help me fix what was wrong with me. Through my healing journey and professional training I found a more effective starting place. No one needs fixing; we need healing and the tools it takes to begin.
When I first sought out counseling, I hoped therapy would help me fix what was wrong with me. Through my healing journey and professional training I found a more effective starting place. No one needs fixing; we need healing and the tools it takes to begin.
Lynn B Barnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64111
I believe that everyone, young and old, has a right to feel good about themselves. Sometimes, things happen in life that leave us feeling unprepared for the road ahead. We look in the mirror and are unhappy with what we see, past trauma can leave us vulnerable to the environment around us, or our bodies and our brains do not create a cohesive whole. That is when we need help in discovering who we are and how we want to live our lives.
I believe that everyone, young and old, has a right to feel good about themselves. Sometimes, things happen in life that leave us feeling unprepared for the road ahead. We look in the mirror and are unhappy with what we see, past trauma can leave us vulnerable to the environment around us, or our bodies and our brains do not create a cohesive whole. That is when we need help in discovering who we are and how we want to live our lives.
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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.