Therapists in Hiawatha, KS

Sara Garrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Hiawatha, KS 66434
To be human is to struggle. Your struggle is real to you and it is real to me. There is a profound importance to feeling safe when opening up to what you're struggling with. When we feel safe in opening up we can work towards goals, which can improve overall personal growth. I want to come alongside you and together help you gain insight, skills and strength to make positive changes within your life.
To be human is to struggle. Your struggle is real to you and it is real to me. There is a profound importance to feeling safe when opening up to what you're struggling with. When we feel safe in opening up we can work towards goals, which can improve overall personal growth. I want to come alongside you and together help you gain insight, skills and strength to make positive changes within your life.

Laura Bartek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Life is messy, unpredictable, and challenging. At times, the struggles of today are complicated by the worries of the future or hardships of the past. Other times, we feel like our own inner-critic prevents growth and progress. I can help you break the chains which hold you back from enjoying the beauty in your life and finding inner peace. I truly believe we all have the capacity to change, heal, and grow. I feel passionately about helping individuals become the best versions of themselves. Change is hard and it's also possible!
Life is messy, unpredictable, and challenging. At times, the struggles of today are complicated by the worries of the future or hardships of the past. Other times, we feel like our own inner-critic prevents growth and progress. I can help you break the chains which hold you back from enjoying the beauty in your life and finding inner peace. I truly believe we all have the capacity to change, heal, and grow. I feel passionately about helping individuals become the best versions of themselves. Change is hard and it's also possible!

Tami Shefferd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Difficulties and stressful situations are a part of life. Sometimes you need someone to help you to walk through these difficulties and bounce back. My goal is to help individuals and families strengthen their ability to recover from life stressors and events in order to become more resilient to future challenges. We will work together to develop goals for how you would like this process to benefit you and identify what being resilient looks like in your life.
Difficulties and stressful situations are a part of life. Sometimes you need someone to help you to walk through these difficulties and bounce back. My goal is to help individuals and families strengthen their ability to recover from life stressors and events in order to become more resilient to future challenges. We will work together to develop goals for how you would like this process to benefit you and identify what being resilient looks like in your life.

Jamie Lee Jacobs
Counselor, MSEd, LIMHP
Verified
Hiawatha, KS 66434
As your therapist, a graduate of UNK's master's program with an emphasis in community counseling, I will provide a safe environment for any individual or groups (i.e., mental health, substance abuse, families). It is in this capacity that you can begin the journey of collaboration to overcome and begin living a holistic life. The scope of 15 plus years of experience ranges across a multiple spectrum that includes but not limited to, families, couples, drug courts, school settings, anger management, and military consultant. The needs of the client will determine the individualized integrated therapeutic approach.
As your therapist, a graduate of UNK's master's program with an emphasis in community counseling, I will provide a safe environment for any individual or groups (i.e., mental health, substance abuse, families). It is in this capacity that you can begin the journey of collaboration to overcome and begin living a holistic life. The scope of 15 plus years of experience ranges across a multiple spectrum that includes but not limited to, families, couples, drug courts, school settings, anger management, and military consultant. The needs of the client will determine the individualized integrated therapeutic approach.

Nicolette Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Waitlist for new clients
Stop. Take a deep breath, hold it...and slowly release. I’m sure you’re stressed and tense from all your searching. Finding a therapist can be difficult! There’s many assumptions about what therapy looks like, but let me tell you what to expect from me. I’m fairly direct, but I will be as authentic and transparent as I expect you to be. I will work with you to identify past and current experiences that may be impacting your career, relationships, parenting, and even health. Nothing is off limits when it comes to processing your concerns, as everything you experience is valid. Together we focus on healing and growth!
Stop. Take a deep breath, hold it...and slowly release. I’m sure you’re stressed and tense from all your searching. Finding a therapist can be difficult! There’s many assumptions about what therapy looks like, but let me tell you what to expect from me. I’m fairly direct, but I will be as authentic and transparent as I expect you to be. I will work with you to identify past and current experiences that may be impacting your career, relationships, parenting, and even health. Nothing is off limits when it comes to processing your concerns, as everything you experience is valid. Together we focus on healing and growth!
Online Therapists

Mary Marshall
Psychologist, PhD
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.

Samantha Jane Thomas
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Olathe, KS 66062
I predominantly work with individuals who feel stretched by other’s demands and like they have to be the rock for the people around them. I also specialize working with couples experiencing communication difficulties. Together, we can calm the storm and take steps toward a life you enjoy. Life can be hard, but you do not have to handle it alone. You have taken an incredibly brave step by starting this searching process. Whatever you are dealing with - trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, loss - know that you do not have to face it on your own.
I predominantly work with individuals who feel stretched by other’s demands and like they have to be the rock for the people around them. I also specialize working with couples experiencing communication difficulties. Together, we can calm the storm and take steps toward a life you enjoy. Life can be hard, but you do not have to handle it alone. You have taken an incredibly brave step by starting this searching process. Whatever you are dealing with - trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, loss - know that you do not have to face it on your own.

Emily Potter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LLC
Verified
Overland Park, KS 66209
Are you seeking change in your life? Do you desire something different for yourself and would like help on that journey? If so, I would be honored to hear from you! I love what I do and I strive to offer a comfortable, compassionate and welcoming atmosphere for my clients as we work together to create change.
Are you seeking change in your life? Do you desire something different for yourself and would like help on that journey? If so, I would be honored to hear from you! I love what I do and I strive to offer a comfortable, compassionate and welcoming atmosphere for my clients as we work together to create change.

Rebecca Varady
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Do you find yourself stuck in a pattern of self criticism and doubt? Do you want to go from people-pleasing to authentic? Overly critical to accepting? My clients describe themselves as "perfectionists" and "people pleasers" that have high expectations of themselves. I work with anxious clients to help them learn the skills needed to create a fulfilling and balanced life. I specialize and love working with people who aren't feeling connected with themselves and in their relationships. People who have been taught to strive for a "perfect" life, but find themselves anxious, irritable, and overall unfulfilled.
Do you find yourself stuck in a pattern of self criticism and doubt? Do you want to go from people-pleasing to authentic? Overly critical to accepting? My clients describe themselves as "perfectionists" and "people pleasers" that have high expectations of themselves. I work with anxious clients to help them learn the skills needed to create a fulfilling and balanced life. I specialize and love working with people who aren't feeling connected with themselves and in their relationships. People who have been taught to strive for a "perfect" life, but find themselves anxious, irritable, and overall unfulfilled.

Abby Woods
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Olathe, KS 66061
I work with individuals age 15 and up, as well as couples. My experience working in community mental health centers, in-home family services, and inpatient hospital settings help me pull from many different perspectives to support therapeutic, goal-driven growth and change. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma and PTSD.
I work with individuals age 15 and up, as well as couples. My experience working in community mental health centers, in-home family services, and inpatient hospital settings help me pull from many different perspectives to support therapeutic, goal-driven growth and change. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma and PTSD.

Elaina Pivovar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
Many of us have arrived at points in life where we feel alone and lost. Disappointments, losses and wounds leave us feeling that we are not enough, disconnected, hopeless and stuck. Whether life has brought new obstacles that feel impossible to cope with, or if you have past wounds that you don’t know how to heal from, I would be honored to be part of your journey. In our time together, I will work to help you finally find freedom from the lies that hold you back from living a meaningful, satisfying and connected life. You will find that I am empathetic, gentle and insightful, helping you feel safe and offering a new perspective.
Many of us have arrived at points in life where we feel alone and lost. Disappointments, losses and wounds leave us feeling that we are not enough, disconnected, hopeless and stuck. Whether life has brought new obstacles that feel impossible to cope with, or if you have past wounds that you don’t know how to heal from, I would be honored to be part of your journey. In our time together, I will work to help you finally find freedom from the lies that hold you back from living a meaningful, satisfying and connected life. You will find that I am empathetic, gentle and insightful, helping you feel safe and offering a new perspective.

Sunflower Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, , LCMFT
Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212 (Online Only)
Whether you are looking for a long-term commitment to a therapeutic process, or a short term solution to an acute crisis, I will guide you through a process of exploration, understanding, and resolution. My style is no judgment, kind, straightforward, and open. You are the expert in your own life. I am simply a guide and conduit of the knowledge and experience I have gained over the years. We are all a work in progress, and I would be honored to join you on part of your journey.
Whether you are looking for a long-term commitment to a therapeutic process, or a short term solution to an acute crisis, I will guide you through a process of exploration, understanding, and resolution. My style is no judgment, kind, straightforward, and open. You are the expert in your own life. I am simply a guide and conduit of the knowledge and experience I have gained over the years. We are all a work in progress, and I would be honored to join you on part of your journey.

Sherri Jacobs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, MA, ATR
Verified
Overland Park, KS 66204
New coping tools are essential for navigating our post pandemic era. The rise in mental illness over the past three years is simply unprecedented. Seeking out help (such as scrolling through this Psychology Today therapist list) is an excellent use of healthy coping tools. The next step is taking a risk of reaching out to one of us on this list (and research shows that just setting up an appointment can make you feel better).
New coping tools are essential for navigating our post pandemic era. The rise in mental illness over the past three years is simply unprecedented. Seeking out help (such as scrolling through this Psychology Today therapist list) is an excellent use of healthy coping tools. The next step is taking a risk of reaching out to one of us on this list (and research shows that just setting up an appointment can make you feel better).

Peaceful SOULutions Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66223 (Online Only)
Feeling so much anxiety and tightness in your chest about life right now? Think some of it may have something to do with your past maybe childhood or family things? Are you feeling frustrated because you have already done so much work and yet, you can't let go? Would you like to feel at peace and have some clarity of how to move forward in a good direction?
Feeling so much anxiety and tightness in your chest about life right now? Think some of it may have something to do with your past maybe childhood or family things? Are you feeling frustrated because you have already done so much work and yet, you can't let go? Would you like to feel at peace and have some clarity of how to move forward in a good direction?

Amy Smith
Psychologist, LCP
Verified
Lawrence, KS 66044
Do you feel like you are stuck in survival mode, barely keeping your head above water? Are you overwhelmed with guilt and shame or perhaps can't shake the feeling like you aren't quite enough? I understand you and am here to help. I specialize in working with self-worth issues as well as eating disorders, body dysmorphia, anxiety and depression. I also work with parents seeking help and guidance for their child that may be struggling with their mental health. Additionally, I have experience working with collegiate athletes and can offer services for any level of athlete looking for support in sport performance.
Do you feel like you are stuck in survival mode, barely keeping your head above water? Are you overwhelmed with guilt and shame or perhaps can't shake the feeling like you aren't quite enough? I understand you and am here to help. I specialize in working with self-worth issues as well as eating disorders, body dysmorphia, anxiety and depression. I also work with parents seeking help and guidance for their child that may be struggling with their mental health. Additionally, I have experience working with collegiate athletes and can offer services for any level of athlete looking for support in sport performance.

Katy Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Leawood, KS 66206
I believe that it is in environments of safety and non-judgment that therapy can provide us with the opportunity for exploration and growth, and my goal is to collaborate with you and to empower and support you along the way. I work with individuals 16 +, couples, and families dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, religious trauma, and LGBTQ+ topics
I believe that it is in environments of safety and non-judgment that therapy can provide us with the opportunity for exploration and growth, and my goal is to collaborate with you and to empower and support you along the way. I work with individuals 16 +, couples, and families dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, religious trauma, and LGBTQ+ topics

Bridget Kromrey
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66103
Therapy can be an invitation to explore our inner world and how it relates to the development of the self, relationships, and our way of making meaning in this world. My aim as a psychologist is to offer that unique space to clients where transformation, challenge and deeper understanding can occur. I specialize in work with LGBTQ+ youth and adults, in grief and loss, end of life concerns, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and psychosocial oncology. I work with adults, children, and adolescents for psychotherapy and provide assessments for autism, learning disabilities and social/emotional concerns.
Therapy can be an invitation to explore our inner world and how it relates to the development of the self, relationships, and our way of making meaning in this world. My aim as a psychologist is to offer that unique space to clients where transformation, challenge and deeper understanding can occur. I specialize in work with LGBTQ+ youth and adults, in grief and loss, end of life concerns, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and psychosocial oncology. I work with adults, children, and adolescents for psychotherapy and provide assessments for autism, learning disabilities and social/emotional concerns.

Kim Lapo - Emdr Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LIMHP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Manhattan, KS 66503
I help teens and adults reprocess and distance the pains of past hurts and traumas. Clients who engage in therapy with me are tired of emotions jumbling up their life and are tired of memories stealing their precious moments of time. Clients are able to reprocess painful and traumatic memories and start living life again without the sting of those troubling memories.
I help teens and adults reprocess and distance the pains of past hurts and traumas. Clients who engage in therapy with me are tired of emotions jumbling up their life and are tired of memories stealing their precious moments of time. Clients are able to reprocess painful and traumatic memories and start living life again without the sting of those troubling memories.

Kristen Collom - Ellie Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
Ellie Mental Health is a growing practice that aims to make mental health care accessible and decrease the stigma related to seeking support and taking care of ourselves. Kristen has a Master's degree in Social Work and is a board-certified Licensed Master Level Social Worker in the state of Kansas. She has experience providing services to a variety of individuals, particularly children, and adolescents, and enjoys helping others while using a strengths-based and person-centered approach. She has experience working with children and adolescents who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety/depression, and family conflict.
Ellie Mental Health is a growing practice that aims to make mental health care accessible and decrease the stigma related to seeking support and taking care of ourselves. Kristen has a Master's degree in Social Work and is a board-certified Licensed Master Level Social Worker in the state of Kansas. She has experience providing services to a variety of individuals, particularly children, and adolescents, and enjoys helping others while using a strengths-based and person-centered approach. She has experience working with children and adolescents who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety/depression, and family conflict.

Jimmy Larkin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCAC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66204
Let’s be real…life has a way of taking over sometimes and leaving you feeling powerless, frustrated, irritated or any number of ways. It can seem like a giant mess or other times it’s not too bad, but you may still be struggling to put the pieces together. Whether it’s a small issue that you just want to process, or you feel like you are hanging by a thread, my goal is to help you regain control. I want to walk with you through whatever is troubling you and help you find the power to work it out.
Let’s be real…life has a way of taking over sometimes and leaving you feeling powerless, frustrated, irritated or any number of ways. It can seem like a giant mess or other times it’s not too bad, but you may still be struggling to put the pieces together. Whether it’s a small issue that you just want to process, or you feel like you are hanging by a thread, my goal is to help you regain control. I want to walk with you through whatever is troubling you and help you find the power to work it out.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.