Female Therapists in Excelsior Springs, MO

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Melissa D Fletcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024  (Online Only)
Hello, I believe you bring a lot of positive and helpful qualities to the therapy space. I hope to get the chance to talk with you and find out what they are. You may be facing a particular challenge in life at the moment, or want to explore your life themes. You may be single or in a partnership. As a therapist, my goal is to help create a safe space to explore, heal, and step toward the lived experience you desire. Call to schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if I'm the right fit for you!
Hello, I believe you bring a lot of positive and helpful qualities to the therapy space. I hope to get the chance to talk with you and find out what they are. You may be facing a particular challenge in life at the moment, or want to explore your life themes. You may be single or in a partnership. As a therapist, my goal is to help create a safe space to explore, heal, and step toward the lived experience you desire. Call to schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if I'm the right fit for you!
(816) 203-0298 View (816) 203-0298
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Tiffany Guthrie - Trauma & Relationships Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024  (Online Only)
Do you feel alone, like no one understands you and like you don’t even understand yourself? Do you feel exhausted because life is a heavy weight much of the time? Do you wonder if there is something inside you that is blocking you from living a better and more satisfying life? I believe that it is possible to dislodge those barriers. We start with recognizing patterns of overreaction and self-defeating behaviors. I help you develop the compassion for yourself that allows healing and I teach the skills that regulate your emotions and allow you to look at and respond to the world in a different way.
Do you feel alone, like no one understands you and like you don’t even understand yourself? Do you feel exhausted because life is a heavy weight much of the time? Do you wonder if there is something inside you that is blocking you from living a better and more satisfying life? I believe that it is possible to dislodge those barriers. We start with recognizing patterns of overreaction and self-defeating behaviors. I help you develop the compassion for yourself that allows healing and I teach the skills that regulate your emotions and allow you to look at and respond to the world in a different way.
(833) 647-1041 View (833) 647-1041
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Kristen O'Hara
MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
I have a warm personality and provide a comfortable, laid-back counseling environment to enable safe sharing. I have extended experience working with kids and teens and have a strong background in life stages and development. My life and work experience enable me to work just as well with adults. I have an especially sensitive heart toward individuals suffering from trauma, grief, anxiety or depression. I am happy to provide a free 15 minute phone call to see if we are a good match before you schedule an appointment!
I have a warm personality and provide a comfortable, laid-back counseling environment to enable safe sharing. I have extended experience working with kids and teens and have a strong background in life stages and development. My life and work experience enable me to work just as well with adults. I have an especially sensitive heart toward individuals suffering from trauma, grief, anxiety or depression. I am happy to provide a free 15 minute phone call to see if we are a good match before you schedule an appointment!
(816) 852-8074 View (816) 852-8074
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Nikki Fels
PLPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Does your child, adolescent, or teen exhibit concerning behaviors at home or school? I believe we should strive to look beyond the concerning behaviors exhibited by our children. What if we shift the perspective from viewing the behavior as problematic to seeing the behavior as a form of communication? My goal as a therapist is to translate this form of communication to create a bridge of understanding between caregivers and their children. Once we understand the behavior, we can create and work towards tangible goals through various therapeutic interventions. Together we can decide if individual or family therapy is the best fit.
Does your child, adolescent, or teen exhibit concerning behaviors at home or school? I believe we should strive to look beyond the concerning behaviors exhibited by our children. What if we shift the perspective from viewing the behavior as problematic to seeing the behavior as a form of communication? My goal as a therapist is to translate this form of communication to create a bridge of understanding between caregivers and their children. Once we understand the behavior, we can create and work towards tangible goals through various therapeutic interventions. Together we can decide if individual or family therapy is the best fit.
(816) 837-4365 View (816) 837-4365
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Connie Clark
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, CCBT
Verified Verified
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Hello and welcome to my counseling page. My primary focus is to provide counseling, hope and healing in our sessions. You are wanted and welcomed here. I want to know you and will listen carefully while giving guidance to help you enjoy the life God created you to have. My education includes a BS, MA and PhD in Psychology and I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years which includes counseling several years at Texas Children's Hospital downtown in Houston's Medical Center and a psychology professor for 8 years.
Hello and welcome to my counseling page. My primary focus is to provide counseling, hope and healing in our sessions. You are wanted and welcomed here. I want to know you and will listen carefully while giving guidance to help you enjoy the life God created you to have. My education includes a BS, MA and PhD in Psychology and I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years which includes counseling several years at Texas Children's Hospital downtown in Houston's Medical Center and a psychology professor for 8 years.
(816) 366-7486 View (816) 366-7486

More Therapists Nearby

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Mimi Crisenberry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
Are you struggling with feelings of loneliness? Maybe even in the company of others? Do you question if something is inherently lacking within you, hindering your ability to forge the meaningful connections you yearn for, yet maybe also fear? Are you grappling with uncertainties about how to cultivate intimacy with your partner or how to initiate and nurture fulfilling relationships? Perhaps past hurts have left you hesitant to trust again, leaving you pondering if there's a way to discern who is worthy of your trust and affection. You deserve love, connection, and fulfillment, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Are you struggling with feelings of loneliness? Maybe even in the company of others? Do you question if something is inherently lacking within you, hindering your ability to forge the meaningful connections you yearn for, yet maybe also fear? Are you grappling with uncertainties about how to cultivate intimacy with your partner or how to initiate and nurture fulfilling relationships? Perhaps past hurts have left you hesitant to trust again, leaving you pondering if there's a way to discern who is worthy of your trust and affection. You deserve love, connection, and fulfillment, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
(816) 439-7551 View (816) 439-7551
Photo of Erin McMains, Licensed Professional Counselor in Excelsior Springs, MO
Erin McMains
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, NCC
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060  (Online Only)
You overthink and over-plan. You find it difficult to make decisions. Perhaps you feel anxious in social situations or dread doing the activities you once enjoyed. You are striving to keep everything perfect and would rather implode than disappoint someone. Or maybe the opposite - you find yourself getting angry or defensive when others try to help. You are overwhelmed and stressed. You have been struggling for so long that it has become your new normal. You are ready for change or you would not be here. But how do you find a therapist in Kansas City, MO you can fully trust? One that you can connect with? Let me help.
You overthink and over-plan. You find it difficult to make decisions. Perhaps you feel anxious in social situations or dread doing the activities you once enjoyed. You are striving to keep everything perfect and would rather implode than disappoint someone. Or maybe the opposite - you find yourself getting angry or defensive when others try to help. You are overwhelmed and stressed. You have been struggling for so long that it has become your new normal. You are ready for change or you would not be here. But how do you find a therapist in Kansas City, MO you can fully trust? One that you can connect with? Let me help.
(816) 327-9491 View (816) 327-9491
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Jessica Svoboda
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC, SATP-C
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
As humans, we are each created for connection and when personal connections are bent or broken it can cause problems in our lives. I strive to create a space to allow emotional exploration and vulnerability without judgment or criticism. We each have the capacity to experience joy through our own acceptance and love for self and others and when we experience acceptance and love from another we can find that joy. I desire to walk alongside each person as they explore their own unique journey. I also have a Masters Level Intern that can see client for as low as $30 per session.
As humans, we are each created for connection and when personal connections are bent or broken it can cause problems in our lives. I strive to create a space to allow emotional exploration and vulnerability without judgment or criticism. We each have the capacity to experience joy through our own acceptance and love for self and others and when we experience acceptance and love from another we can find that joy. I desire to walk alongside each person as they explore their own unique journey. I also have a Masters Level Intern that can see client for as low as $30 per session.
(816) 355-5271 View (816) 355-5271
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Caitlin Morlok
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPT
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060
Sometimes it's a struggle being a human being, right? Seeking out therapy can be the first step in untangling some of the stuck points we can carry. I believe that individuals and families are the experts of their own lives and it is my role to offer a safe, non-judgmental space to collaborate, process, or challenge previous ways of thinking or acting. I welcome the opportunity to walk with you in overcoming obstacles on your path to wellness.
Sometimes it's a struggle being a human being, right? Seeking out therapy can be the first step in untangling some of the stuck points we can carry. I believe that individuals and families are the experts of their own lives and it is my role to offer a safe, non-judgmental space to collaborate, process, or challenge previous ways of thinking or acting. I welcome the opportunity to walk with you in overcoming obstacles on your path to wellness.
(816) 466-5283 View (816) 466-5283
Photo of Stephanie Dark, Licensed Professional Counselor in Excelsior Springs, MO
Stephanie Dark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
I have worked with children, teens, adults and families in many capacities in my career. I use evidence-based treatments to help my clients heal from their trauma. I am certified in EMDR and use this modality most often. I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients, specifically those in the trans community. I am both kink positive and body positive in my practice with clients. I specialize in trauma therapy, emotion dysregulation and issues associated with difficult life transitions. I truly look forward to helping you on your journey from hurt to hope!
I have worked with children, teens, adults and families in many capacities in my career. I use evidence-based treatments to help my clients heal from their trauma. I am certified in EMDR and use this modality most often. I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients, specifically those in the trans community. I am both kink positive and body positive in my practice with clients. I specialize in trauma therapy, emotion dysregulation and issues associated with difficult life transitions. I truly look forward to helping you on your journey from hurt to hope!
(913) 800-8624 View (913) 800-8624
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Christina Blanton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist specializing in helping women feel heard, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where my clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, develop coping strategies, and cultivate self-awareness and resilience. You will learn how to build healthy relationships, improve self-esteem and reduce anxiety. Through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, our therapist empowers you to reach your goals and process what you need. Navigating the complexities of relationships, whether they're personal, professional, or familial, can be challenging.
As a therapist specializing in helping women feel heard, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where my clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, develop coping strategies, and cultivate self-awareness and resilience. You will learn how to build healthy relationships, improve self-esteem and reduce anxiety. Through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, our therapist empowers you to reach your goals and process what you need. Navigating the complexities of relationships, whether they're personal, professional, or familial, can be challenging.
(816) 208-8385 View (816) 208-8385
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Lisa Soleymani-Alizadeh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel emotionally exhausted or stuck with the weight of life stressors or traumatic and painful experiences? Do you feel you spend a lot of your time trying to make sure everyone else is ok before you care for yourself? We can have a strong inner critic or develop coping strategies that at one point may have served us to protect ourselves, but now may be hindering our ability to connect and love ourselves or others. I want to help you connect back to yourself and values so you can go from surviving to thriving. Therapy can provide a healing space for you to let go of pain and let love and acceptance back into your life.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted or stuck with the weight of life stressors or traumatic and painful experiences? Do you feel you spend a lot of your time trying to make sure everyone else is ok before you care for yourself? We can have a strong inner critic or develop coping strategies that at one point may have served us to protect ourselves, but now may be hindering our ability to connect and love ourselves or others. I want to help you connect back to yourself and values so you can go from surviving to thriving. Therapy can provide a healing space for you to let go of pain and let love and acceptance back into your life.
(816) 992-5616 View (816) 992-5616
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Jill Simpson - Marriage Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
As an experienced couples counselor, I enjoy working with dating, engaged and married couples! I have spent a great deal of focused time and energy on perfecting my craft, in order to help each couple to the greatest of my ability. I work with couples seeking pre-marital therapy as well as those navigating a variety of hurdles... from ongoing communication issues to couples who have felt disconnected for years. My advanced training in Gottman Couples Therapy is grounded in therapeutic strategies specific to the betterment and strengthening of relationships. Visit my website to learn more!
As an experienced couples counselor, I enjoy working with dating, engaged and married couples! I have spent a great deal of focused time and energy on perfecting my craft, in order to help each couple to the greatest of my ability. I work with couples seeking pre-marital therapy as well as those navigating a variety of hurdles... from ongoing communication issues to couples who have felt disconnected for years. My advanced training in Gottman Couples Therapy is grounded in therapeutic strategies specific to the betterment and strengthening of relationships. Visit my website to learn more!
(816) 366-5939 View (816) 366-5939
Photo of Becky Franklin, Licensed Professional Counselor in Excelsior Springs, MO
Becky Franklin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MDivPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a process that is often sought out during times of change, stress or transition. It can take courage to reach out to others. Thus, I feel it important to have a level of trust and comfort with your therapist. I greatly enjoy providing direction and insight to the clients I serve. I view my role as one that facilitates further introspection and growth. Every life event, those that are joyful, painful, or somewhere in between, can serve to shape us as an individual as we make choices for how we are going to respond.
Therapy is a process that is often sought out during times of change, stress or transition. It can take courage to reach out to others. Thus, I feel it important to have a level of trust and comfort with your therapist. I greatly enjoy providing direction and insight to the clients I serve. I view my role as one that facilitates further introspection and growth. Every life event, those that are joyful, painful, or somewhere in between, can serve to shape us as an individual as we make choices for how we are going to respond.
(816) 439-7859 View (816) 439-7859
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Samantha Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
Hi! I am glad you are here. It takes courage to make the first step whether you are searching for yourself, your marriage, a child, or a loved one. At times we find ourselves in the middle of a life altering transition, struggling with our mental health, and in need of extra support. Asking for help can feel difficult, but getting better does not need to be! Do any of these resonate with you: lack of self love, healing from toxic relationships, wanting to truly know yourself, feel like something is missing in your life, or just anxious and unhappy? If those struggles feel familiar, please reach out to see if we would be a good fit!
Hi! I am glad you are here. It takes courage to make the first step whether you are searching for yourself, your marriage, a child, or a loved one. At times we find ourselves in the middle of a life altering transition, struggling with our mental health, and in need of extra support. Asking for help can feel difficult, but getting better does not need to be! Do any of these resonate with you: lack of self love, healing from toxic relationships, wanting to truly know yourself, feel like something is missing in your life, or just anxious and unhappy? If those struggles feel familiar, please reach out to see if we would be a good fit!
(816) 239-2967 View (816) 239-2967
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Ampersand Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060
Are you concerned that your marriage is on the edge? Does it feel like the stress of life is weighing you down? Are you struggling with knowing who you are or how to connect with others? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help? We offer services to men, women, couples, teens, and children walking through interpersonal conflicts.
Are you concerned that your marriage is on the edge? Does it feel like the stress of life is weighing you down? Are you struggling with knowing who you are or how to connect with others? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help? We offer services to men, women, couples, teens, and children walking through interpersonal conflicts.
(816) 327-1352 View (816) 327-1352
Photo of Tara Spry, Pre-Licensed Professional in Excelsior Springs, MO
Tara Spry
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060
I am passionate about the mental health field, particularly in working with children and young adults. Guiding and supporting children, teens and their parents during their formative years is both rewarding and transformative. Together, let's unlock their potential, foster resilience, and empower them to navigate the complexities of life and build a solid foundation for their future success. I also have experience in working with adults who are navigating divorce and the changes that brings both to you and your children. Together, let's focus on understanding and creating a safe and nurturing environment for your family.
I am passionate about the mental health field, particularly in working with children and young adults. Guiding and supporting children, teens and their parents during their formative years is both rewarding and transformative. Together, let's unlock their potential, foster resilience, and empower them to navigate the complexities of life and build a solid foundation for their future success. I also have experience in working with adults who are navigating divorce and the changes that brings both to you and your children. Together, let's focus on understanding and creating a safe and nurturing environment for your family.
(816) 675-4148 View (816) 675-4148
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Lisa James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060  (Online Only)
I want you to know what an important step you are taking to make changes in your life. Counseling can be amazing and scary at times but well worth the effort you put into it. Choosing a counselor is the first step in taking charge of your emotional health. I believe that our mind, body, and soul are connected and when one is out of step, the others are too. Life can be rough at times but I would love to help you through it. I also conduct speaking engagements to educate different groups on mental health topics.
I want you to know what an important step you are taking to make changes in your life. Counseling can be amazing and scary at times but well worth the effort you put into it. Choosing a counselor is the first step in taking charge of your emotional health. I believe that our mind, body, and soul are connected and when one is out of step, the others are too. Life can be rough at times but I would love to help you through it. I also conduct speaking engagements to educate different groups on mental health topics.
(816) 735-9002 View (816) 735-9002
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Stacy Witzki
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, NCC, SATP-C, RPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
It’s hard to get out of bed each morning. There was a time when you were hopeful about life, but that seems like long ago. That was before all your troubles started. Now, every day feels more difficult than the last. Your kids treat you like their personal assistant. You just got in another fight with your husband, and you’re not even sure what it was about. You try to concentrate at work, but your mind is always racing, darting in countless different directions. In the rare instance that you’re able to carve aside a moment for yourself, you feel guilty about it. It’s getting to the point where you just want to run away and hide.
It’s hard to get out of bed each morning. There was a time when you were hopeful about life, but that seems like long ago. That was before all your troubles started. Now, every day feels more difficult than the last. Your kids treat you like their personal assistant. You just got in another fight with your husband, and you’re not even sure what it was about. You try to concentrate at work, but your mind is always racing, darting in countless different directions. In the rare instance that you’re able to carve aside a moment for yourself, you feel guilty about it. It’s getting to the point where you just want to run away and hide.
(816) 266-4766 View (816) 266-4766
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Sydney Lynn Stansbury
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Missouri City, MO 64072
If you desire an open and supportive relationship with people in your life...If sadness, anger, fear, or guilt make it hard for you to connect with others comfortably, please contact me. Whether we work on a one-to-one basis or with your significant other and family members, I can help identify and heal wounds that prevent you and your loved ones from thinking, feeling, and behaving in healthy ways. Together we can build more honest and effective patterns of relating to one another.
If you desire an open and supportive relationship with people in your life...If sadness, anger, fear, or guilt make it hard for you to connect with others comfortably, please contact me. Whether we work on a one-to-one basis or with your significant other and family members, I can help identify and heal wounds that prevent you and your loved ones from thinking, feeling, and behaving in healthy ways. Together we can build more honest and effective patterns of relating to one another.
(816) 659-2367 View (816) 659-2367

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.