Therapists in Leawood, KS
Nini B. Rosenstock, LSCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
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.
Christine Rupe
Counselor, LLC, LCPC, NCC, CEDS
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
I practice individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and parent coaching.
Are you struggling with body dysmorphia, negative body image, or a unhealthy relationship with food or exercise? Are you struggling with an eating disorder? I believe recovery is possible and I work alongside my clients to help them heal from their eating disorder. I have 16 years of clinical experience, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. I work with all forms of the illness, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. My goal is to create a safe place for you to explore recovery and for you to gain the tools you need to move forward with purpose.
I practice individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and parent coaching.
Are you struggling with body dysmorphia, negative body image, or a unhealthy relationship with food or exercise? Are you struggling with an eating disorder? I believe recovery is possible and I work alongside my clients to help them heal from their eating disorder. I have 16 years of clinical experience, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. I work with all forms of the illness, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. My goal is to create a safe place for you to explore recovery and for you to gain the tools you need to move forward with purpose.
James (Jamie) Copaken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66206
Since earning degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University, I have helped people work through difficulties, including peer and family conflict, addiction, depression, anxiety, divorce, and grief.
We're all faced with challenges, big and small. Sometimes these grow to overpower and overwhelm us. The adults, children, and families I work with say that I help them feel heard, valued, comfortable, and that I provide a safe place to explore options and pick the right solutions.
Since earning degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University, I have helped people work through difficulties, including peer and family conflict, addiction, depression, anxiety, divorce, and grief.
We're all faced with challenges, big and small. Sometimes these grow to overpower and overwhelm us. The adults, children, and families I work with say that I help them feel heard, valued, comfortable, and that I provide a safe place to explore options and pick the right solutions.
Naomi Cataudella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
Naomi specializes in assisting families in the family court system to rebuild relationships and take child focused co-parenting approaches. Naomi’s background includes work with individuals who have experienced trauma inclusive of Veterans and those who are involved in intimate partner violence. She spent years providing therapeutic services for bereaved individuals and assisting them in the grieving process and rebuilding their lives. Naomi also worked in correctional mental health and served individuals with substance abuse issues and severe and persistent mental health challenges.
Naomi specializes in assisting families in the family court system to rebuild relationships and take child focused co-parenting approaches. Naomi’s background includes work with individuals who have experienced trauma inclusive of Veterans and those who are involved in intimate partner violence. She spent years providing therapeutic services for bereaved individuals and assisting them in the grieving process and rebuilding their lives. Naomi also worked in correctional mental health and served individuals with substance abuse issues and severe and persistent mental health challenges.
Mary Marshall
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209 (Online Only)
Dr. Marshall offers an empowering interactive process in a confidential relaxed setting designed to help you move through the stages of change and address underlying issues, not just symptoms. Natural holistic healing, cognitive behavioral therapy, nutrition, skill building, education, stress reduction-management can be part of your treatment plan focused on concerns causing you distress that can result from dysfunctional personal or work relationships, victimization, divorce and blended family, anger mismanagement, addictive behavior, toxic environments, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, bipolar, other disorders or health conditions, low self-esteem, trauma, social phobia, or performance anxiety.
Dr. Marshall offers an empowering interactive process in a confidential relaxed setting designed to help you move through the stages of change and address underlying issues, not just symptoms. Natural holistic healing, cognitive behavioral therapy, nutrition, skill building, education, stress reduction-management can be part of your treatment plan focused on concerns causing you distress that can result from dysfunctional personal or work relationships, victimization, divorce and blended family, anger mismanagement, addictive behavior, toxic environments, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, bipolar, other disorders or health conditions, low self-esteem, trauma, social phobia, or performance anxiety.
Kyle Roste
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66206
I have extensive experience and training in family therapy. I manage issues with teens (12 and up) and blended families. I am also very experienced in dealing with a variety of mental health issues (Including issues on the Spectrum and ADHD), and issues concerning school academics. I treat substance abuse issues among teens and adults. I also utilize a variety of techniques to help married couples and those couples dealing with divorce and sexual issues. As a former College athlete, I can help those experiencing anxiety and pressures in a variety of sports.
I have extensive experience and training in family therapy. I manage issues with teens (12 and up) and blended families. I am also very experienced in dealing with a variety of mental health issues (Including issues on the Spectrum and ADHD), and issues concerning school academics. I treat substance abuse issues among teens and adults. I also utilize a variety of techniques to help married couples and those couples dealing with divorce and sexual issues. As a former College athlete, I can help those experiencing anxiety and pressures in a variety of sports.
Carrie Glover
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
I have worked with disconnected relationships, affair recovery, divorce, co-parenting, depression, anxiety, family discord, parenting issues, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, trauma, identity issues and other presenting problems.
You may find yourself in the middle of a life change, grief, questioning your identity, divorce or experiencing unwanted mental health symptoms, among other things. Maybe your relationship is at a crossroad, has experienced an affair or you're tired of dealing with the same relational problems over and over with the same results. You don't have to navigate these roads alone. Reaching out for help and support is a courageous step towards creating the life and relationships that you want.
I have worked with disconnected relationships, affair recovery, divorce, co-parenting, depression, anxiety, family discord, parenting issues, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, trauma, identity issues and other presenting problems.
You may find yourself in the middle of a life change, grief, questioning your identity, divorce or experiencing unwanted mental health symptoms, among other things. Maybe your relationship is at a crossroad, has experienced an affair or you're tired of dealing with the same relational problems over and over with the same results. You don't have to navigate these roads alone. Reaching out for help and support is a courageous step towards creating the life and relationships that you want.
Aubrey Hooley
Counselor, LCPC, MSM
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66224
I facilitate a personal journey to embrace healing changes with individuals and families using a family systems perspective while uniquely blending mental health theories and techniques that have proven helpful in the change process.
It can be difficult to take steps towards inner reflection. With patience and persistence, you will cultivate greater confidence, self-esteem and emotional balance. I work with the resilience within you and believe you have the skills and inner reserves to assist you in overcoming obstacles in your life. My perspective on therapy is built on a foundation of collaboration, interaction, trust and observation. The passion in my life is being invited and accompanying my clients in this journey. My style is an eclectic approach which can include treatment using mindfulness, action based, narrative, and interpersonal therapy among others.
I facilitate a personal journey to embrace healing changes with individuals and families using a family systems perspective while uniquely blending mental health theories and techniques that have proven helpful in the change process.
It can be difficult to take steps towards inner reflection. With patience and persistence, you will cultivate greater confidence, self-esteem and emotional balance. I work with the resilience within you and believe you have the skills and inner reserves to assist you in overcoming obstacles in your life. My perspective on therapy is built on a foundation of collaboration, interaction, trust and observation. The passion in my life is being invited and accompanying my clients in this journey. My style is an eclectic approach which can include treatment using mindfulness, action based, narrative, and interpersonal therapy among others.
Cindy Brennan
Counselor, LCPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66209
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.
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.
Jane Head
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT, Xian, Bible
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211 (Online Only)
in Marriage and Family Therapy /Born again Christian since 1970.
No one wants to feel anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. It's distressing to feel unsure of what to do. Through my training and integration of Biblical principles, you will be given tools such as: Communication skills, healing from infidelity, regaining that spark in your marriage, figuring out the cause of your unhappiness, gaining confidence in yourself, in your relationships and much more. The Lord cares about what you are going through. He hears you and promises to deliver you from all of your troubles and fears (Ps. 34). I am confident we can team up to meet your goals and desires.
in Marriage and Family Therapy /Born again Christian since 1970.
No one wants to feel anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. It's distressing to feel unsure of what to do. Through my training and integration of Biblical principles, you will be given tools such as: Communication skills, healing from infidelity, regaining that spark in your marriage, figuring out the cause of your unhappiness, gaining confidence in yourself, in your relationships and much more. The Lord cares about what you are going through. He hears you and promises to deliver you from all of your troubles and fears (Ps. 34). I am confident we can team up to meet your goals and desires.
Noreen Dupriest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
I am a Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Gottman trained (Level 1), Prepare & Enrich certified, and a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Simply Be... Be sad, angry, overwhelmed, &/or confused, but also be willing to take the next step towards healing. I am broken from life's hardships AND I am restored from working through my own adversities. This means that I feel fully capable of being present for you, however that looks. I strive to provide a place that offers hope, healing, trust, and applicable tools that will equip you to work through the discomfort. My faith is a driving force in who I am as I trust it to create a reflective, affirming, and authentically real presence in every aspect of my life.
I am a Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Gottman trained (Level 1), Prepare & Enrich certified, and a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Simply Be... Be sad, angry, overwhelmed, &/or confused, but also be willing to take the next step towards healing. I am broken from life's hardships AND I am restored from working through my own adversities. This means that I feel fully capable of being present for you, however that looks. I strive to provide a place that offers hope, healing, trust, and applicable tools that will equip you to work through the discomfort. My faith is a driving force in who I am as I trust it to create a reflective, affirming, and authentically real presence in every aspect of my life.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
Are you feeling lonely and filled with frustration from an unpredictable and disrespectful relationship? Is your relationship filled with emotionally draining accusations and feel like you defend and over-explain yourself too often? Does your loved one swing from being kind to ill-tempered? Do you “sugar-coat” and rationalize their behavior? Narcissistic gaslighting or dysfunctional controlling behaviors cause us to question our sanity. You are not alone! Let me use my TWENTY PLUS years of experience to counsel and assist you in creating a fulfilling and enjoyable life.
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Sydney S. Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Nick Lubeck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
Do you ever wonder when the anxiety is going to stop? How to connect with your spouse? How to help your struggling teen? Therapy will ease the heaviness you have been carrying. I have worked with teens in a variety of settings for 10 years! I also work with parents, couples, and individuals in adulthood. I provide a safe space to dive into the difficulty you are experiencing, giving you a voice in the pacing and direction of your sessions. I set clear goals for you so that we both know when you are ready to “graduate” from sessions. I want my clients to feel confident as they step out of care. I look forward to hearing from you!
Do you ever wonder when the anxiety is going to stop? How to connect with your spouse? How to help your struggling teen? Therapy will ease the heaviness you have been carrying. I have worked with teens in a variety of settings for 10 years! I also work with parents, couples, and individuals in adulthood. I provide a safe space to dive into the difficulty you are experiencing, giving you a voice in the pacing and direction of your sessions. I set clear goals for you so that we both know when you are ready to “graduate” from sessions. I want my clients to feel confident as they step out of care. I look forward to hearing from you!
Dr. Thomas M. Letvinchuck Ironwoods Behavioral Health
PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
Greetings! My name is Dr. Thomas M. Letvinchuck. I am the founder of Ironwoods Behavioral Health here in Leawood, Kansas. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and maintain a LCMFT license in the State of Kansas. "I believe it is important to establish a good rapport with you; I want you to feel safe, seen, and understood; to achieve symptom relief, solutions, and to get you back on the right track. The types of treatment utilized in my practice will be tailored to your individual needs. Psychotherapy is not just about talking out problems and crisis issues, but about building self-confidence, courage and a belief in oneself."
Greetings! My name is Dr. Thomas M. Letvinchuck. I am the founder of Ironwoods Behavioral Health here in Leawood, Kansas. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and maintain a LCMFT license in the State of Kansas. "I believe it is important to establish a good rapport with you; I want you to feel safe, seen, and understood; to achieve symptom relief, solutions, and to get you back on the right track. The types of treatment utilized in my practice will be tailored to your individual needs. Psychotherapy is not just about talking out problems and crisis issues, but about building self-confidence, courage and a belief in oneself."
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.
Carla Burke PhD
Psychologist, MBA, PhD
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
It is important to find the right therapist after you have taken the step to get help. My work with clients is collaborative and I strive to connect in a meaningful way with people who work with me. Give me a call and let’s talk, I answer and return calls personally.
It is important to find the right therapist after you have taken the step to get help. My work with clients is collaborative and I strive to connect in a meaningful way with people who work with me. Give me a call and let’s talk, I answer and return calls personally.
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, 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.
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.
Ada Gillespie Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66206
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in personal growth, relationships, emotional wellbeing and spirituality. I enjoy working with a broad spectrum of clients who want to increase their awareness about their emotional, spiritual, and physical health. I enjoy guiding clients through changing habits, attitudes and beliefs and healing emotional obstacles that prevent them from feeling and being their best selves to support life-long well-being.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in personal growth, relationships, emotional wellbeing and spirituality. I enjoy working with a broad spectrum of clients who want to increase their awareness about their emotional, spiritual, and physical health. I enjoy guiding clients through changing habits, attitudes and beliefs and healing emotional obstacles that prevent them from feeling and being their best selves to support life-long well-being.
Jennifer Lari Buehler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, CAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211 (Online Only)
Feeling paralyzed by overwhelming emotions, lack of direction, or lingering effects of past traumas? Are you looking for someone encouraging, warm, and committed to walking with you and helping you overcome what you are facing? Are you looking to find a therapist you can trust, feel safe being open, honest and 100% yourself? My approach is strength-based, client centered and believe we all have an immense transforming power within us.
Feeling paralyzed by overwhelming emotions, lack of direction, or lingering effects of past traumas? Are you looking for someone encouraging, warm, and committed to walking with you and helping you overcome what you are facing? Are you looking to find a therapist you can trust, feel safe being open, honest and 100% yourself? My approach is strength-based, client centered and believe we all have an immense transforming power within us.
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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.