Therapists in Leawood, KS

I work with adults in their 30s-70s who is overwhelmed with chronic stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief/loss and/or life disrupting childhood trauma/post-traumatic stress. I also work with individuals and couples who want to resolve problems within their relationships, life transitions, divorce, including cultural identity issues. I work well with men who are in midlife (30s-70s) struggling with anxiety, aging and/or depression. I also work with those who are going through many life changes and identity conflicts. These clients often feel lost, stuck and alone. Their anxiety, negativity and low mood is out of control.

Life gets challenging and sometimes, no matter what you do, you feel stuck with nowhere to turn. You feel isolated and lost. Hope, healing and self-discovery are my passions. I would love to walk beside you on your journey to healing. You lead the way, I will follow, be there to empower you and help you find clarity in the chaos. For the last 7 years, I have been helping children, adults and families sort through pain and trauma in order to make sense of their life story.

Welcome! I understand the courage it takes to reach out. I am the owner of InDwell, a mental health service for children, teens and adults. I am a licensed therapist, certified play therapist, and trained in EMDR. I spent 20 years working as a nurse providing me with an understanding of how our physical & mental health are intertwined. My approach addresses the whole person believing that wellness comes from harmonizing the mind, body and spirit. I offer a Christian perspective for those seeking it, while respecting the unique worldview and beliefs of each client.

As a licensed professional counselor for over 25 years, I provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. Also a Registered Play Therapist, Cognitive Behavior Therapist (CBT), and an Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) trained therapist, I am passionate about providing a safe place for people to heal through their unique therapeutic journey. My area of expertise is working with children and adolescents.

I love making therapy a positive experience that leaves clients feeling happy and excited to come back the next week. My practice is focused on therapy with kids, teens, adults, and families. I use play therapy, Theraplay(tm), and Whole Brain Child interventions to reach kids and teens. I enjoy working with adults on determining what career path to take, how to adjust to college/full time employment, mid-life career issues, and stress management/mindfulness skills. Issues from Anxiety, ASD, and Depression often pop up at this time of life. I am here to help them navigate!

Hi, I'm Katelyn at Sunflower Counseling KC. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed care, and in this therapeutic space you will be met with acceptance, empathy, compassion, and truth. With nine years of experience in the field, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative, focusing on building a strong therapeutic relationship that fosters your growth and healing.

Do you feel that your thoughts consume your energy? Have you been feeling like no matter what you try somehow those thoughts or feelings still find a way to steal your power? Your power is important and when that power feels dim it can feel dark. There are many different ways this can show up in your life and I acknowledge that shame, guilt, or humiliation has a way to invite itself in. Feeling good takes practice and you don't have to choose to carry all the heaviness alone. It's my passion to be a guiding light in all of my client's journeys and provide a safe space to process their heaviness.

Hello! I'm Vanessa, co-owner of Secure Counseling Clinics. I've lived in KC for 20 years with my husband, 4 children, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 bearded dragon, and a flock of backyard chickens! I'm a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in both MO and KS, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and KS board-approved clinical supervisor. My heart work is helping humans with complex trauma. Couples, as well as parents and their children, work with me to form secure attachments with each other. I help clients experiencing relationship difficulties and those who experience pain from circumstances or losses.

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.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adult women. I am passionate about using play therapy when working with children and teens. I believe that having a way to communicate what you’re experiencing with play or activities allows for more successful therapeutic outcomes. I am also experienced in helping women navigate a variety of topics including trauma. I believe that as a therapist it is my duty to only accept clients that I feel I am qualified to work with. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact me.

Are you a parent that is feeling overwhelmed or exhausted? Do your child's emotional or behavioral problems dominate your day? If your child or family is facing challenges, I'm here to help! I see children ages 4-16 presenting a variety of issues including anxiety, behavior problems, depression, anger management, grief and loss, trauma, adjustment issues, and more.

I work with children, teens and families, also adults (individually and as a couple) to identify areas of personal and relational difficulty. My goal being to help each client to improve communication and provide a safe place to learn effective skills to manage their stresses, feelings and behaviors. Together, finding ways to achieve clarity, mindfulness and peace within themselves and their relationships.

I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in mental health and counseling settings. I am passionate about providing a therapeutic environment that is engaging, validating and focused on positive change. I utilize a variety of approaches to help individuals and families cope with challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, adoption and attachment, ADHD, autism, loss and grief, trauma, school challenges and behavioral issues.

As a business owner and mom of 3, I understand the constant demands of life that can often leave us feeling overwhelmed. I work within the whole family system so whether you are a parent looking for support for your child or teen, a family in need of connection, or an adult looking for guidance, I am here to help. I have been a therapist for 14 years and love what I do! As a seasoned therapist, it is my passion to work with those who are struggling to keep up in this face paced world. I am knowledgeable about the continual new brain research that highlights the importance of creating a regulated nervous system.

My passion is families, the building block upon which society is built. By healing families, we heal the world. I specialize in couples therapy, which improves not only the couple but the entire family as a result. I specialize in working with teenagers, helping them with depression, social anxiety, and life coaching. I specialize in treating trauma, a taxing burden that no one should have to carry through life, a burden that sadly so often goes untreated.

I have found my passion in working with adults with ADHD to find their inner strengths and help them move forward. As a therapist or as an ADHD life coach, I can provide strategies tailored to your needs to help overcome adults ' related issues, such as procrastination, time management and organization challenges, relationship stress, impulsive behaviors, difficulty prioritizing, etc. I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider and ADD Coach Academy Associate Coach. I am Intensely trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through B-Tech.

Hello, I’m Kari D'Amato, a dedicated mental health therapist passionate about supporting teens and young adults through transformative periods of their lives. With years of experience, I specialize in creating a safe and understanding environment where clients feel valued and understood. Together, we can work toward self-discovery, healing, emotional stability, and finding a sense of belonging. I can help you move toward a life in which you feel valued, understood, and connected, aiming for personal empowerment and fulfillment.

Life can feel overwhelming; many of us find ourselves juggling work, school, activities, meetings, appointments, household needs and so on. Especially when we're faced with a new stressor, or something traumatic, finding the right support can be even more stressful. As a board certified & registered clinical Art Therapist, I am specially trained to use art in a psychotherapeutic setting. I love working with kids, teens & young adults in my private practice as we navigate emotions such as anxiety and depression, growing our self-awareness, self-regulation & anything life has thrown at us, big or small.

Does it feel like the two of you have drifted a part? Do you feel more like roommates than husband and wife? Have you tried everything you know to fix it and it doesn't seem to be working? I'd like to help. Talking to someone who can be objective may be the answer you have been waiting for.