Photo of Vanessa Knight - Secure Counseling Clinic, LLC, LLC, LPC, NCC, Counselor
Secure Counseling Clinic, LLC
Counselor, LLC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
We provide excellence in care, combining the latest research and information about human attachment and family systems theory - a balance of human experience with neuroscience, relationships, and compassion.
Secure Counseling Clinic, LLC is for men, women, couples, and families, as well as special therapy treatments for children and teens. Clinicians are available for appointments daytimes and evenings, weekdays and Saturdays. Your board-certified, professional counselor will use training in neurological, psychological and emotional issues to help you in a quiet, confidential office. Located at College and Nall in Leawood, KS, near the Overland Park Convention Center and Town Center Plaza, we serve clients from all walks of life with a wide range of presenting issues. We believe that all human beings deserve to feel secure.
We provide excellence in care, combining the latest research and information about human attachment and family systems theory - a balance of human experience with neuroscience, relationships, and compassion.
Secure Counseling Clinic, LLC is for men, women, couples, and families, as well as special therapy treatments for children and teens. Clinicians are available for appointments daytimes and evenings, weekdays and Saturdays. Your board-certified, professional counselor will use training in neurological, psychological and emotional issues to help you in a quiet, confidential office. Located at College and Nall in Leawood, KS, near the Overland Park Convention Center and Town Center Plaza, we serve clients from all walks of life with a wide range of presenting issues. We believe that all human beings deserve to feel secure.
(913) 735-3384 View (913) 735-3384
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Armstrong Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
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.
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.
(913) 349-5670 View (913) 349-5670
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Janet Clevenger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
I serve on the State of Missouri's Eating Disorder Council and in previous roles on the Kansas Association of Marriage Family Therapy KSAMFT board.
Are you tired of striving to find happiness in your relationships? Do you long to feel secure, peaceful or confident? Do you struggle to find the kind of relationships where you can thrive? Or maybe you struggle with low self esteem, maintaining boundaries or pleasing others to the point you find yourself resenting others? If you said yes, then consider taking the step to learn to care for yourself so you can have the success and relationships you want. Or if you think your loved one might have an eating disorder please call. If your anxiety or traumatic experiences are interfering -call me.
I serve on the State of Missouri's Eating Disorder Council and in previous roles on the Kansas Association of Marriage Family Therapy KSAMFT board.
Are you tired of striving to find happiness in your relationships? Do you long to feel secure, peaceful or confident? Do you struggle to find the kind of relationships where you can thrive? Or maybe you struggle with low self esteem, maintaining boundaries or pleasing others to the point you find yourself resenting others? If you said yes, then consider taking the step to learn to care for yourself so you can have the success and relationships you want. Or if you think your loved one might have an eating disorder please call. If your anxiety or traumatic experiences are interfering -call me.
(913) 276-0905 View (913) 276-0905
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Elizabeth Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR (www.
Life can often feel painful, overwhelming and lonely. If you are feeling emotionally disconnected from your spouse or partner, struggling with feelings of sadness and anxiety, or suffering from past wounds, I am committed to helping you find balance and restoration. I am experienced in working with individuals, couples and families in all stages of life to foster individual healing, repair and strengthen relationships, and help shed the effects of abuse, loss, and other traumas. My goal is to cultivate a safe and supportive environment for you to process and grow, enabling you to live life with fullness and meaning.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR (www.
Life can often feel painful, overwhelming and lonely. If you are feeling emotionally disconnected from your spouse or partner, struggling with feelings of sadness and anxiety, or suffering from past wounds, I am committed to helping you find balance and restoration. I am experienced in working with individuals, couples and families in all stages of life to foster individual healing, repair and strengthen relationships, and help shed the effects of abuse, loss, and other traumas. My goal is to cultivate a safe and supportive environment for you to process and grow, enabling you to live life with fullness and meaning.
(816) 293-3182 View (816) 293-3182
Photo of Nini B Rosenstock - Nini B. Rosenstock, LSCSW, MSW, LSCSW, BCD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nini B. Rosenstock, LSCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
Individual, couple and family therapy aims to relieve emotional pain and life stress.
As a licensed psychotherapist and life coach with more than 35 years of experience, I bring energy, compassion and insight to my practice to support clients in their overall health and well-being. I love my work and am committed to working in partnership with each of my clients to attain the desired outcome. My specialties include relationship building, couples counseling, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction and life balance.
Individual, couple and family therapy aims to relieve emotional pain and life stress.
As a licensed psychotherapist and life coach with more than 35 years of experience, I bring energy, compassion and insight to my practice to support clients in their overall health and well-being. I love my work and am committed to working in partnership with each of my clients to attain the desired outcome. My specialties include relationship building, couples counseling, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction and life balance.
(913) 355-6495 View (913) 355-6495
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Fred Mayfield
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.
I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.
(913) 667-7149 View (913) 667-7149
Photo of Vanessa Wray Knight, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC, Counselor
Vanessa Wray Knight
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
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, 3 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, National Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and 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/losses. Full bio on website!
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, 3 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, National Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and 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/losses. Full bio on website!
(816) 608-8444 View (816) 608-8444
Photo of Mary B Sheridan, LSCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Mary B Sheridan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66211  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are life's challenges feeling overwhelming? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Whether it's a change in your sense of well-being, a relationship, or your family life, ---I am here to help. My counseling approach focuses on offering specific tools to engage you towards feeling better. My approach is always compassionate and non-judgmental. Clients appreciate my diverse way of helping them find the best tools for their particular issues. Working together, we will work at finding the root cause of the issues, while also addressing the symptoms with helpful solutions. You are not alone!
Are life's challenges feeling overwhelming? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Whether it's a change in your sense of well-being, a relationship, or your family life, ---I am here to help. My counseling approach focuses on offering specific tools to engage you towards feeling better. My approach is always compassionate and non-judgmental. Clients appreciate my diverse way of helping them find the best tools for their particular issues. Working together, we will work at finding the root cause of the issues, while also addressing the symptoms with helpful solutions. You are not alone!
(913) 674-9950 View (913) 674-9950
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.