Chronic Illness Therapists in Kansas City, KS
I specialize in grief and loss, end of life concerns, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and psychosocial oncology.
I utilize an integrative approach to therapy that centers on the therapeutic relationship and the unique needs of my clients. In my practice, I draw primarily from existential/humanistic models, Jungian depth psychology, attachment theory, & multicultural models of therapy. I also utilize play therapy, sand tray therapy, and cognitive and behavioral models.
I specialize in grief and loss, end of life concerns, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and psychosocial oncology.
I utilize an integrative approach to therapy that centers on the therapeutic relationship and the unique needs of my clients. In my practice, I draw primarily from existential/humanistic models, Jungian depth psychology, attachment theory, & multicultural models of therapy. I also utilize play therapy, sand tray therapy, and cognitive and behavioral models.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist and specialize in Mood Disorders, Acute and Chronic Illness, Brain Health, and Behavior Change.
I specialize in helping individuals across the lifespan address and navigate the challenges of chronic and acute medical conditions, depression, anxiety, work stress, grief, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. For both individuals and couples this process often involves increasing self-awareness and insight into your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Together we can work on tools and skills to increase your ability to achieve your goals. I also am a clinical neuropsychologist and offer neuropsychological assessments and achievement testing for adults and older adults.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist and specialize in Mood Disorders, Acute and Chronic Illness, Brain Health, and Behavior Change.
I specialize in helping individuals across the lifespan address and navigate the challenges of chronic and acute medical conditions, depression, anxiety, work stress, grief, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. For both individuals and couples this process often involves increasing self-awareness and insight into your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Together we can work on tools and skills to increase your ability to achieve your goals. I also am a clinical neuropsychologist and offer neuropsychological assessments and achievement testing for adults and older adults.
I have personal experience with chronic illness and abilities of all shapes and sizes in children and adults.
Feel free to call me Becca! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Play Therapist. From a young age, I have known that I wanted to help others. Through my own experience in counseling, I have found peace through healing and aim to help others find their own path to peace.
I grew up in a household of Deaf family members and am proudly a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA). With my experience as a CODA and being fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), I offer direct counseling services to those who are Deaf/deaf/HOH of any and all ages.
I have personal experience with chronic illness and abilities of all shapes and sizes in children and adults.
Feel free to call me Becca! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Play Therapist. From a young age, I have known that I wanted to help others. Through my own experience in counseling, I have found peace through healing and aim to help others find their own path to peace.
I grew up in a household of Deaf family members and am proudly a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA). With my experience as a CODA and being fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), I offer direct counseling services to those who are Deaf/deaf/HOH of any and all ages.
Bright Wisdom Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS Psy, LMFT, CCTP-II, Accepts, Tricare
Online Only
I also practice in Keto and Low Carb life styles for adults concerned about diabetes, and chronic illness.
So much in life is beyond our control that just trying to survive can feel exhausting. If you are struggling mentally and emotionally, feel overwhelmed or alone, please know that you don’t have to go on feeling this way. With several years in practice, I've helped many clients navigate through the dark and emotionally difficult times. I offer an interactive therapy style that provides insight, honest yet supportive feedback, effective tools for coping, and HOPE for a brighter future. Together, we will share the responsibility of getting you to a happier, more peaceful place in your life. The truth is.....
I also practice in Keto and Low Carb life styles for adults concerned about diabetes, and chronic illness.
So much in life is beyond our control that just trying to survive can feel exhausting. If you are struggling mentally and emotionally, feel overwhelmed or alone, please know that you don’t have to go on feeling this way. With several years in practice, I've helped many clients navigate through the dark and emotionally difficult times. I offer an interactive therapy style that provides insight, honest yet supportive feedback, effective tools for coping, and HOPE for a brighter future. Together, we will share the responsibility of getting you to a happier, more peaceful place in your life. The truth is.....
At Manna Mental Health, I combine evidence-based therapy with spa-inspired wellness in a serene Scandinavian setting. Inspired by manna—symbolizing sustenance and the Swedish Dala horse—symbolizing resilience and strength, my approach nurtures mind, body, and spirit for a balanced, thriving life. I believe mental health care should be a whole-person experience, balancing modern therapeutic methods with a nurturing environment. Grounded in Scandinavian principles like "lagom" (balance) and "hygge" (comfort), I created a tranquil space where you can recharge and reconnect.
At Manna Mental Health, I combine evidence-based therapy with spa-inspired wellness in a serene Scandinavian setting. Inspired by manna—symbolizing sustenance and the Swedish Dala horse—symbolizing resilience and strength, my approach nurtures mind, body, and spirit for a balanced, thriving life. I believe mental health care should be a whole-person experience, balancing modern therapeutic methods with a nurturing environment. Grounded in Scandinavian principles like "lagom" (balance) and "hygge" (comfort), I created a tranquil space where you can recharge and reconnect.
If you are looking for acceptance, understanding, and an authentic, compassionate perspective in therapy you have found it. I am passionate, flexible, curious, non-judgmental and open in my work. I have found this helps me connect with the distressed, anxious, uncertain and yes "HOPEFUL" person that has taken the great leap of faith in seeking help for their child or for self.
If you are looking for acceptance, understanding, and an authentic, compassionate perspective in therapy you have found it. I am passionate, flexible, curious, non-judgmental and open in my work. I have found this helps me connect with the distressed, anxious, uncertain and yes "HOPEFUL" person that has taken the great leap of faith in seeking help for their child or for self.
I am an LPC (MO) and LCPC (KS) who specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, military and first responder trauma, and LGBTQIA-related issues. Throughout my years as a clinician, I have learned that the best therapy is done when a positive connection and therapeutic trust can be built and maintained. I work to make therapy a safe place for clients to open up and feel supported and valued. Therapy can be intense and hard at times, I work to keep a positive balance between seriousness and humor. I am a person-centered therapist and I believe in encouraging and challenging my clients to grow.
I am an LPC (MO) and LCPC (KS) who specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, military and first responder trauma, and LGBTQIA-related issues. Throughout my years as a clinician, I have learned that the best therapy is done when a positive connection and therapeutic trust can be built and maintained. I work to make therapy a safe place for clients to open up and feel supported and valued. Therapy can be intense and hard at times, I work to keep a positive balance between seriousness and humor. I am a person-centered therapist and I believe in encouraging and challenging my clients to grow.
We all go through transitions in our lives and seeking help sorting things out can be very challenging and overwhelming. It is my role to listen while providing you a safe place to explore your feelings and why you think the way you do. Together we will develop strategies for making changes or coping with the status quo.
We all go through transitions in our lives and seeking help sorting things out can be very challenging and overwhelming. It is my role to listen while providing you a safe place to explore your feelings and why you think the way you do. Together we will develop strategies for making changes or coping with the status quo.
Levin Manabat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LISW-CP, CSW-PIP
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, sex therapy, and financial well-being. Using a trauma-focused lens and decolonized practices, I integrate Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Approach, Somatic Techniques, and evidence-based modalities like CBT, TF-ACT, and SFT. In sex therapy, we’ll address concerns like communication, intimacy, desire, sexual diversity, kink, and sexual anxiety. As a financial social worker, I help clients manage financial anxiety, impulsive spending, and build healthier money relationships. For more info about me, visit me at: manabatllc.clientsecure.me
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, sex therapy, and financial well-being. Using a trauma-focused lens and decolonized practices, I integrate Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Approach, Somatic Techniques, and evidence-based modalities like CBT, TF-ACT, and SFT. In sex therapy, we’ll address concerns like communication, intimacy, desire, sexual diversity, kink, and sexual anxiety. As a financial social worker, I help clients manage financial anxiety, impulsive spending, and build healthier money relationships. For more info about me, visit me at: manabatllc.clientsecure.me
Harmony in Hues Wellness Center is a dedicated practice, passionate about helping others navigate challenges in life. Collectively, we have over 20 years in the mental health field with both children, adolescents, and adults. Thinking about seeking mental health counseling? First you need to find a counselor you can trust and someone you feel "gets you". Being truthful and vulnerable are keys to good work. You need to feel free to address your concerns, grief, shame, and hurt ... We go the extra mile to help support positive change. It takes courage to face and embrace change.
Harmony in Hues Wellness Center is a dedicated practice, passionate about helping others navigate challenges in life. Collectively, we have over 20 years in the mental health field with both children, adolescents, and adults. Thinking about seeking mental health counseling? First you need to find a counselor you can trust and someone you feel "gets you". Being truthful and vulnerable are keys to good work. You need to feel free to address your concerns, grief, shame, and hurt ... We go the extra mile to help support positive change. It takes courage to face and embrace change.
I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues, bipolar, as well as substance use disorders. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. I want my clients to feel safe and valued. I provide quality services at a reasonable price on a virtual platform from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I am licensed to provide services in both Missouri and Kansas. I am also certified to provide substance use counseling throughout the United States.
I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues, bipolar, as well as substance use disorders. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. I want my clients to feel safe and valued. I provide quality services at a reasonable price on a virtual platform from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I am licensed to provide services in both Missouri and Kansas. I am also certified to provide substance use counseling throughout the United States.
Do you wonder, sometimes lying on the bed at the mid hour of night, that life could be different: maybe lighter, with a little bit more hope; and your pounding heart can slow down and feel some peace; when you look out, you can smile and sense trust? Is there part of you that want to embark on a journey of healing and growth, to build nourishing relationships with your own self, with others, and with the life at large, to lay the foundation for a life of meaning and joy?
Do you wonder, sometimes lying on the bed at the mid hour of night, that life could be different: maybe lighter, with a little bit more hope; and your pounding heart can slow down and feel some peace; when you look out, you can smile and sense trust? Is there part of you that want to embark on a journey of healing and growth, to build nourishing relationships with your own self, with others, and with the life at large, to lay the foundation for a life of meaning and joy?
My name is Jennifer Kroeker and I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of Kansas. I also have specialized training in Somatic Experiencing, which is a gentle mind-body approach to healing trauma. I tailor my approach to the needs of each client, but I most frequently use mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic approaches to help my clients regulate their nervous systems.
My name is Jennifer Kroeker and I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of Kansas. I also have specialized training in Somatic Experiencing, which is a gentle mind-body approach to healing trauma. I tailor my approach to the needs of each client, but I most frequently use mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic approaches to help my clients regulate their nervous systems.
I am here to support and encourage you by using my gifts, along with effective tools and resources, to inspire change and break cycles. I firmly believe that our past does not define us—we have the power to choose our future while working through our challenges and striving toward our life’s goals. I also firmly believe that connection and understanding have the greatest impact, especially when we have walked similar paths. Through shared experiences, we can foster healing, growth, and meaningful change.
I am here to support and encourage you by using my gifts, along with effective tools and resources, to inspire change and break cycles. I firmly believe that our past does not define us—we have the power to choose our future while working through our challenges and striving toward our life’s goals. I also firmly believe that connection and understanding have the greatest impact, especially when we have walked similar paths. Through shared experiences, we can foster healing, growth, and meaningful change.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself? Life can be a lot—and you don’t have to face it alone. I work with people from all walks of life, including LGBTQ+ individuals, who are ready to feel more grounded, clear, and empowered. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, or just trying to find peace in your daily life, therapy can help. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can be yourself without judgment.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself? Life can be a lot—and you don’t have to face it alone. I work with people from all walks of life, including LGBTQ+ individuals, who are ready to feel more grounded, clear, and empowered. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, or just trying to find peace in your daily life, therapy can help. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can be yourself without judgment.
I am delighted you are here—it’s the first step in healing. I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for you to explore experiences and emotions. I use various techniques based on your situation and when you need them most. I believe in the power of therapy and humor to transform lives and have dedicated my career to helping others achieve their goals. Together, we can find solutions and travel the road of self-discovery. I believe in the power of therapy and humor to transform lives and have dedicated my career to helping others achieve their goals. Together, we can travel the road of self-discovery.
I am delighted you are here—it’s the first step in healing. I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for you to explore experiences and emotions. I use various techniques based on your situation and when you need them most. I believe in the power of therapy and humor to transform lives and have dedicated my career to helping others achieve their goals. Together, we can find solutions and travel the road of self-discovery. I believe in the power of therapy and humor to transform lives and have dedicated my career to helping others achieve their goals. Together, we can travel the road of self-discovery.
I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of practice, teaching and executive leadership experience. My Practice Principles are to Live with Courage, Be Guided by Integrity, Choose To Trust, Demonstrate Loyalty, and Do It with Excellence.
I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of practice, teaching and executive leadership experience. My Practice Principles are to Live with Courage, Be Guided by Integrity, Choose To Trust, Demonstrate Loyalty, and Do It with Excellence.
Stephanie A Maxfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My passion lies in helping those who seek calm to find it. My clients typically come to me with anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of being overwhelmed, at times socially isolating. They want to feel better, sleep better, be fulfilled and connected but find themselves with busy minds, an inability to relax, and strained interactions. I offer listening to understand, nurturance to support self-compassion, and exploration of the root of the emotional distress. It is often times the result of chronic trauma, disappointing relationships, and a tendency towards perfectionism.
My passion lies in helping those who seek calm to find it. My clients typically come to me with anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of being overwhelmed, at times socially isolating. They want to feel better, sleep better, be fulfilled and connected but find themselves with busy minds, an inability to relax, and strained interactions. I offer listening to understand, nurturance to support self-compassion, and exploration of the root of the emotional distress. It is often times the result of chronic trauma, disappointing relationships, and a tendency towards perfectionism.
I enjoy working with clients 12 yrs. and older who may be experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and various other mental health or life challenges. If you're feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or uncertain how to navigate your emotions and situations that may affect your mental health, you are not alone. Through a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a person-centered, humanistic approach, my clients aim to build self-awareness, improve their emotional regulation, and ultimately feel more empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
I enjoy working with clients 12 yrs. and older who may be experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and various other mental health or life challenges. If you're feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or uncertain how to navigate your emotions and situations that may affect your mental health, you are not alone. Through a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a person-centered, humanistic approach, my clients aim to build self-awareness, improve their emotional regulation, and ultimately feel more empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
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Life may be heavy with grief, anxiety, chronic illness, cancer or the weight of change, leaving you searching for meaning and connection.
With over a decade in mental health, I specialize in assisting clients work through grief, anxiety & negative thought patterns. As a 2x cancer survivor, I empathize deeply with chronic illness sufferers & their caregivers. Together, we'll tackle anxiety, panic, stress and feelings of despair, fostering hope & resilience. You don't have to remain stuck.
Life may be heavy with grief, anxiety, chronic illness, cancer or the weight of change, leaving you searching for meaning and connection.
With over a decade in mental health, I specialize in assisting clients work through grief, anxiety & negative thought patterns. As a 2x cancer survivor, I empathize deeply with chronic illness sufferers & their caregivers. Together, we'll tackle anxiety, panic, stress and feelings of despair, fostering hope & resilience. You don't have to remain stuck.
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Chronic Illness Therapists
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.