Grief Therapists in 66209

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Dr. Shari Grady
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, NCC, CISM
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
I specialize in treating stress/burnout, grief, anxiety, and depression, although I also enjoy working with relationship and blended family issues.
Most of my patients describe sessions with me as "effective." Yes, I'll sit and listen, empathize, and you'll know I genuinely care about you and your life. But you'll also probably hear things from me that others may not be willing to tell you. Why? Because I want to see you live the life you are capable of and unlocking many of those interactions helps with that process! I generally use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. They are both great types of therapy that focus on behavioral strategies for change after examination of your thinking.
I specialize in treating stress/burnout, grief, anxiety, and depression, although I also enjoy working with relationship and blended family issues.
Most of my patients describe sessions with me as "effective." Yes, I'll sit and listen, empathize, and you'll know I genuinely care about you and your life. But you'll also probably hear things from me that others may not be willing to tell you. Why? Because I want to see you live the life you are capable of and unlocking many of those interactions helps with that process! I generally use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. They are both great types of therapy that focus on behavioral strategies for change after examination of your thinking.
(913) 386-6785 View (913) 386-6785
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Carrie Soper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PLPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66209
Are you walking through a season of grief + loss? Are you worried about your biggest fear happening? I know that feeling: depression, anxiety, and excessive worry. Seasons of uncertainty can be terrifying. And, when living through tragedy is your only option, making it to the next day can feel like a marathon. Friend, you don't have to walk this journey alone. My life experience and professional training have equipped me to come alongside others in a season of despair. Together we can cultivate the tools for rediscovering joy, confidence, self-esteem & purpose. Healing is hard work, and you are worthy of feeling free to live fully.
Are you walking through a season of grief + loss? Are you worried about your biggest fear happening? I know that feeling: depression, anxiety, and excessive worry. Seasons of uncertainty can be terrifying. And, when living through tragedy is your only option, making it to the next day can feel like a marathon. Friend, you don't have to walk this journey alone. My life experience and professional training have equipped me to come alongside others in a season of despair. Together we can cultivate the tools for rediscovering joy, confidence, self-esteem & purpose. Healing is hard work, and you are worthy of feeling free to live fully.
(913) 246-4843 View (913) 246-4843
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Liz Pruett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66209
As someone who is grieving or suffering through a life transition, you often find yourself wondering will I feel better, can I feel better? It seems like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work, at least not for very long. Imagine what it would feel like to move forward, what would it be like if your life wasn’t controlled by your pain? A life transition can be planned or unplanned, positive or negative. They may be dramatic as in accidents, death, divorce, job loss or serious illness or can come from positive experiences such as getting married, going away to college, starting a new job, moving away or giving birth.
As someone who is grieving or suffering through a life transition, you often find yourself wondering will I feel better, can I feel better? It seems like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work, at least not for very long. Imagine what it would feel like to move forward, what would it be like if your life wasn’t controlled by your pain? A life transition can be planned or unplanned, positive or negative. They may be dramatic as in accidents, death, divorce, job loss or serious illness or can come from positive experiences such as getting married, going away to college, starting a new job, moving away or giving birth.
(913) 354-7207 View (913) 354-7207
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Jan Goodison Comeau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
This treatment approach is very effective with all mood disorders, anxieties, trauma's, relationship issues, grief etc.
Everyone has problems. We cannot control the circumstances or people that show up in our lives, but we can decide how we are going to respond to them. Not knowing how you feel, what you think or what you want contributes to confusion, frustration, anxiety and depression. Establishing your own authentic self, as opposed to what others want you to be, can be a difficult task. Developing assertive communication skills and understanding your own emotional boundaries are essential to managing distressing symptoms and situations. I can help you take charge of your life and create the one you want.
This treatment approach is very effective with all mood disorders, anxieties, trauma's, relationship issues, grief etc.
Everyone has problems. We cannot control the circumstances or people that show up in our lives, but we can decide how we are going to respond to them. Not knowing how you feel, what you think or what you want contributes to confusion, frustration, anxiety and depression. Establishing your own authentic self, as opposed to what others want you to be, can be a difficult task. Developing assertive communication skills and understanding your own emotional boundaries are essential to managing distressing symptoms and situations. I can help you take charge of your life and create the one you want.
(913) 667-4547 View (913) 667-4547
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Sylvia Neil
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ALMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209  (Online Only)
I specialize in the areas of stress, anxiety, depression, self-worth, irrational and ruminating thoughts, grief, trauma, life transitions, relational distress, communication and intimacy concerns, emotional healing, infidelity, and the challenges and opportunities of blended families.
I specialize in the areas of stress, anxiety, depression, self-worth, irrational and ruminating thoughts, grief, trauma, life transitions, relational distress, communication and intimacy concerns, emotional healing, infidelity, and the challenges and opportunities of blended families.
(913) 937-5321 View (913) 937-5321
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Laura Gilman - Your Ritualist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66209
Are you in a season of change? Perhaps you're graduating, getting married, experiencing parenthood for the first time or grieving a loss? Does it feel like you're going through the motions and struggling to live wholeheartedly in the present? Therapy provides a container for sacred pause, reflection and exploration of your unique essence. We will pull from strengths-centered modalities, including Internal Family Systems and Enneagram, to support your meaning making and return to self journey. Therapy is your ritual for self enrichment.
Are you in a season of change? Perhaps you're graduating, getting married, experiencing parenthood for the first time or grieving a loss? Does it feel like you're going through the motions and struggling to live wholeheartedly in the present? Therapy provides a container for sacred pause, reflection and exploration of your unique essence. We will pull from strengths-centered modalities, including Internal Family Systems and Enneagram, to support your meaning making and return to self journey. Therapy is your ritual for self enrichment.
(913) 374-6437 View (913) 374-6437
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Gina M Waltmire
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66209
I work with with individuals, couples, and families experiencing a variety of challenges including relationship distress, life transition, anxiety, grief, and any obstacle that prevents us from living our most authentic life.
None of us are immune to hardships. When the trials of life come to us we often find ourselves ill equipped to navigate or cope effectively. We rely on strategies that are familiar, yet we become frustrated when we feel stuck or lost. My passion is working with clients who are ready for change, but uncertain of the path that's right for them.
I work with with individuals, couples, and families experiencing a variety of challenges including relationship distress, life transition, anxiety, grief, and any obstacle that prevents us from living our most authentic life.
None of us are immune to hardships. When the trials of life come to us we often find ourselves ill equipped to navigate or cope effectively. We rely on strategies that are familiar, yet we become frustrated when we feel stuck or lost. My passion is working with clients who are ready for change, but uncertain of the path that's right for them.
(913) 738-9420 View (913) 738-9420
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Stephanie Risinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66209
The journey to and through parenthood is sometimes more difficult than expected. If you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other concerns during fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, or a loss, we’re here to help you navigate the journey.
The journey to and through parenthood is sometimes more difficult than expected. If you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other concerns during fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, or a loss, we’re here to help you navigate the journey.
(913) 347-4631 View (913) 347-4631
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Dr. Jacqueline Noonan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209  (Online Only)
Dr. Noonan specializes in working with adults who want help improving their relationships (whether it be romantic, friendships, or at work), managing conflict, teaching skills to change negative thoughts, learning how to speak up for yourself, establishing healthy boundaries, anger, grief and loss, and trauma. She also specializes in using empirically supported treatments to treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Dr. Noonan specializes in working with adults who want help improving their relationships (whether it be romantic, friendships, or at work), managing conflict, teaching skills to change negative thoughts, learning how to speak up for yourself, establishing healthy boundaries, anger, grief and loss, and trauma. She also specializes in using empirically supported treatments to treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
(619) 363-5350 View (619) 363-5350
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Carrie Glover
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
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.
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.
(913) 562-9059 View (913) 562-9059
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Patricia Lord
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
I am also trained as a Suicide Bereavement Clinician.
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 am also trained as a Suicide Bereavement Clinician.
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.
(913) 325-4616 View (913) 325-4616
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Marty Devins-Horvath
LMSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66209  (Online Only)
I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental place to discuss life issues. Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Together we can find healthy coping tools and solutions to life's difficulties. If you are experiencing Grief and loss, trauma, divorce, pet loss, retirement, counseling can help!
I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental place to discuss life issues. Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Together we can find healthy coping tools and solutions to life's difficulties. If you are experiencing Grief and loss, trauma, divorce, pet loss, retirement, counseling can help!
(913) 535-8815 View (913) 535-8815
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Greg Ferguson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66209
I consider it a privilege to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families as they experience personal and relational difficulties including marital conflict, depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, or simply a feeling of "being stuck." My goal is to create a safe, affirming place for you and/or your partner to feel heard and understood and to find the tools you need to move forward.
I consider it a privilege to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families as they experience personal and relational difficulties including marital conflict, depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, or simply a feeling of "being stuck." My goal is to create a safe, affirming place for you and/or your partner to feel heard and understood and to find the tools you need to move forward.
(913) 686-6027 View (913) 686-6027
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Laurie Pisciotta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66209
CHILDREN/TEENS - loss, trauma, adoption, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, school and peer challenges.
Life takes some twists and turns that we just aren't prepared for. From major life changes to struggling with that relentless fear that gets in the way of something you desire in your life. I am here to help you navigate through the confusion and overwhelm to find the answers you need. Together through enhancing awareness, curiosity, patience and self compassion, we will capitalize on your strengths and resources so you can heal and work towards the change you desire.
CHILDREN/TEENS - loss, trauma, adoption, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, school and peer challenges.
Life takes some twists and turns that we just aren't prepared for. From major life changes to struggling with that relentless fear that gets in the way of something you desire in your life. I am here to help you navigate through the confusion and overwhelm to find the answers you need. Together through enhancing awareness, curiosity, patience and self compassion, we will capitalize on your strengths and resources so you can heal and work towards the change you desire.
(816) 327-1356 View (816) 327-1356
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Elizabeth Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66209
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.
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
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Kathryn Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAC
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
I have been in practice 18 years and continue to feel privileged and look forward to meeting with and talking to my clients daily! I love learning about and connecting with the people I work with an I'm enthusiastic in my approach to therapy. I have a background in working with clients with substance use issues and also work extensively with families and loved ones affected by substance use. I also help clients with issues like depression, anxiety, grief and stress. I use mindfulness, meditation, solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and ACT among others to help clients change their internal dialogs.
I have been in practice 18 years and continue to feel privileged and look forward to meeting with and talking to my clients daily! I love learning about and connecting with the people I work with an I'm enthusiastic in my approach to therapy. I have a background in working with clients with substance use issues and also work extensively with families and loved ones affected by substance use. I also help clients with issues like depression, anxiety, grief and stress. I use mindfulness, meditation, solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and ACT among others to help clients change their internal dialogs.
(913) 325-4625 View (913) 325-4625
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Elizabeth Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66209
I have extensive experience with young adults experiencing distress, anxiety, panic, grief/loss, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles.
Is there hope for lasting change? Together with the client, we focus on lasting change, healing, and insightful meaning. I offer a supportive counseling relationship that respects and honors the individual. I ensure that each person feels heard and understood. We explore coping strategies that make sense of the pain and difficulties in relationships, unhealthy patterns, depression, anxiety, and grief. We collaborate on goals that address the symptoms and the causes of distress. I have a comprehensive approach that enables you to take home and apply to life what you've experienced in therapy.
I have extensive experience with young adults experiencing distress, anxiety, panic, grief/loss, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles.
Is there hope for lasting change? Together with the client, we focus on lasting change, healing, and insightful meaning. I offer a supportive counseling relationship that respects and honors the individual. I ensure that each person feels heard and understood. We explore coping strategies that make sense of the pain and difficulties in relationships, unhealthy patterns, depression, anxiety, and grief. We collaborate on goals that address the symptoms and the causes of distress. I have a comprehensive approach that enables you to take home and apply to life what you've experienced in therapy.
(913) 214-8432 View (913) 214-8432
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Monty Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66209
He has 35+ years of experience working with inpatients and outpatients in behavioral health, substance abuse, oncology and grief and loss.
Monty W. Miller, LSCSW, LCSW, Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker in the state of Kansas and Missouri, a Certified Life Coach with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, IMAGO Relationship Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy and Bowen Family Systems Theory. He is a certified ART Therapist (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) to assist clients with healing traumatic events in their lives. He received a bachelor's degree in Psychology and earned a master's degree in Social Welfare from the University of Kansas.
He has 35+ years of experience working with inpatients and outpatients in behavioral health, substance abuse, oncology and grief and loss.
Monty W. Miller, LSCSW, LCSW, Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker in the state of Kansas and Missouri, a Certified Life Coach with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, IMAGO Relationship Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy and Bowen Family Systems Theory. He is a certified ART Therapist (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) to assist clients with healing traumatic events in their lives. He received a bachelor's degree in Psychology and earned a master's degree in Social Welfare from the University of Kansas.
(913) 214-8419 View (913) 214-8419
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Caroline Dawson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66209  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Caroline focuses on the impact of life's later chapters when working with seniors, their adult children, and caregivers. She works with clients 18 and over to recognize and develop personal strengths, process grief, navigate life's twists and turns, and provide support in healing generational wounds. Caroline works with individuals, couples and families to address, conflict, anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, neurodivergence, healthcare hurdles, long-standing mental health challenges, or new symptoms. Her approach is grounded in curiosity, comfort, kindness, and clarity.
Caroline focuses on the impact of life's later chapters when working with seniors, their adult children, and caregivers. She works with clients 18 and over to recognize and develop personal strengths, process grief, navigate life's twists and turns, and provide support in healing generational wounds. Caroline works with individuals, couples and families to address, conflict, anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, neurodivergence, healthcare hurdles, long-standing mental health challenges, or new symptoms. Her approach is grounded in curiosity, comfort, kindness, and clarity.
(913) 675-1281 View (913) 675-1281
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Kimberly Clark Winsor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , LSCSW, ASW-G, CADODTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66209  (Online Only)
People think you have it all together, but have no idea how much you struggle. You feel like an imposter. Exhausted & ashamed, your self-esteem sinks low. Alone, isolated in success, it feels fragile & being overwhelmed plagues you. Let’s change this refrain together! I work with perfectionist, high achieving people with a harsh inner critic that can’t relax, connect and enjoy the life they've worked so hard to build. Also, those navigating life transitions: marriage, parenthood, divorce, separation, new diagnosis, post medical weight loss.
People think you have it all together, but have no idea how much you struggle. You feel like an imposter. Exhausted & ashamed, your self-esteem sinks low. Alone, isolated in success, it feels fragile & being overwhelmed plagues you. Let’s change this refrain together! I work with perfectionist, high achieving people with a harsh inner critic that can’t relax, connect and enjoy the life they've worked so hard to build. Also, those navigating life transitions: marriage, parenthood, divorce, separation, new diagnosis, post medical weight loss.
(913) 318-4091 View (913) 318-4091

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Grief Therapists

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.