Female Therapists in Kansas City, KS
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) offers a unique, engaging approach for children, adolescents, adults, and families—often without the stigma of traditional talk therapy. Set in a relaxed barn environment, clients work one-on-one with a skilled therapist and horses to address mental health concerns and everyday challenges. This experiential, holistic method helps externalize emotions, build insight, and foster growth. Office-based sessions are also available at the barn. EAP integrates well with SFT, ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) offers a unique, engaging approach for children, adolescents, adults, and families—often without the stigma of traditional talk therapy. Set in a relaxed barn environment, clients work one-on-one with a skilled therapist and horses to address mental health concerns and everyday challenges. This experiential, holistic method helps externalize emotions, build insight, and foster growth. Office-based sessions are also available at the barn. EAP integrates well with SFT, ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
(I'M ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS) Your world is falling apart and you wonder if anyone cares. Your best efforts are failing and all appears hopeless. Or maybe it's that your relationship has become more toxic and you're asking yourself, "Can this relationship be saved"? Maybe you've been suffering in silence and you're at your wits end. Or perhaps your love for that special someone has blossomed and you're ready take the plunge but you just don't know if it's the right thing to do. A non-judgemental listening ear is what most of us long for especially if life hasn't been so kind to us. No matter what your situation is, don't give up!
(I'M ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS) Your world is falling apart and you wonder if anyone cares. Your best efforts are failing and all appears hopeless. Or maybe it's that your relationship has become more toxic and you're asking yourself, "Can this relationship be saved"? Maybe you've been suffering in silence and you're at your wits end. Or perhaps your love for that special someone has blossomed and you're ready take the plunge but you just don't know if it's the right thing to do. A non-judgemental listening ear is what most of us long for especially if life hasn't been so kind to us. No matter what your situation is, don't give up!
I’m a licensed psychologist who is passionate about working with my clients to help them discover their true selves. I have experience working with a wide range of individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, substance use, and life adjustments in behavioral mental health clinics and hospitals/medical centers. I also have training in neuropsychology, and work with individuals who have suffered head injuries and other medical conditions. My services include individual and couples therapy (in person and teletherapy) and psychological testing, with a focus in ADHD evaluations and neuropsychological assessments.
I’m a licensed psychologist who is passionate about working with my clients to help them discover their true selves. I have experience working with a wide range of individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, substance use, and life adjustments in behavioral mental health clinics and hospitals/medical centers. I also have training in neuropsychology, and work with individuals who have suffered head injuries and other medical conditions. My services include individual and couples therapy (in person and teletherapy) and psychological testing, with a focus in ADHD evaluations and neuropsychological assessments.
What if you woke up one morning and found yourself living your best life? What would that be like for you? Would you be emotionally, spiritually and mentally balanced as that means for you? Would the experiences from your past that you secretly harbor no longer have power over you? Would you be able to dream again? Would you and your family know how to handle conflict and be able to enjoy life together? Would you and your significant other have a relationship where both of you felt heard and cared for emotionally, physically and spiritually? Would the noise of life be quiet enough for you to plan your day and set obtainable goals?
What if you woke up one morning and found yourself living your best life? What would that be like for you? Would you be emotionally, spiritually and mentally balanced as that means for you? Would the experiences from your past that you secretly harbor no longer have power over you? Would you be able to dream again? Would you and your family know how to handle conflict and be able to enjoy life together? Would you and your significant other have a relationship where both of you felt heard and cared for emotionally, physically and spiritually? Would the noise of life be quiet enough for you to plan your day and set obtainable goals?
Does addressing your mental health needs seem overwhelming and frightening? Are you or someone you love suffering from depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, PTSD or any form of Trauma? If so, allow me the opportunity to provide you professional support as you navigate the path to a life that is fulfilling to you. I specialize in assisting individuals, and families with confronting the stigmas and trauma that keep them from engaging in services that attend to their mental and behavioral health needs. Let's work together as you travel the path to a new you, by gaining clarity and learning new skills to refill your toolbox.
Does addressing your mental health needs seem overwhelming and frightening? Are you or someone you love suffering from depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, PTSD or any form of Trauma? If so, allow me the opportunity to provide you professional support as you navigate the path to a life that is fulfilling to you. I specialize in assisting individuals, and families with confronting the stigmas and trauma that keep them from engaging in services that attend to their mental and behavioral health needs. Let's work together as you travel the path to a new you, by gaining clarity and learning new skills to refill your toolbox.
My focus is to help you heal, help you empower yourself and become aware of your inner strengths. This is a neutral and safe space for you to re-connect with yourself and help you adjust to the ever-changing world around you. A.N.N. Counseling will be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
My focus is to help you heal, help you empower yourself and become aware of your inner strengths. This is a neutral and safe space for you to re-connect with yourself and help you adjust to the ever-changing world around you. A.N.N. Counseling will be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
At all stages of life, a little work on the heart can become necessary. I see children in the context of play where they are free to express themselves most fully. They work out their problems by gaining independence and strengthening their self-esteem in a play room setting. I provide tools for teens to strengthen their identity and foster healthy relationships. I offer understanding and hope to women who have been betrayed by a spouse and/or have suffered from the painful effects of pornography and sexual addiction. The addiction/co-addition cycle can be overcome.
At all stages of life, a little work on the heart can become necessary. I see children in the context of play where they are free to express themselves most fully. They work out their problems by gaining independence and strengthening their self-esteem in a play room setting. I provide tools for teens to strengthen their identity and foster healthy relationships. I offer understanding and hope to women who have been betrayed by a spouse and/or have suffered from the painful effects of pornography and sexual addiction. The addiction/co-addition cycle can be overcome.
I am passionate about helping people get "unstuck" and "out of their own way." Sometimes, that means unpacking past trauma, learning to identify and express emotions, or simply giving ourselves permission to do something different than we've always done. Let me help you learn new strategies and a more effective way to resolve conflict.
I am passionate about helping people get "unstuck" and "out of their own way." Sometimes, that means unpacking past trauma, learning to identify and express emotions, or simply giving ourselves permission to do something different than we've always done. Let me help you learn new strategies and a more effective way to resolve conflict.
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’m licensed in KS & SC :) I own Lowcountry Behavioral Pediatrics, LLC, although I also still see some adults to maintain my skillset for working with soldiers as a reservist in the Army Medical Corps. I completed my doctorate degree in clinical psychology in 2020 & my post-doctorate education at Kansas University Medical Center- Behavioral Pediatrics. I completed my dissertation research on Teacher Child Interaction Training (TCIT). I have significant experience with social skills groups and am certified in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused CBT). I operate from a strictly secular & research based orientation.
I’m licensed in KS & SC :) I own Lowcountry Behavioral Pediatrics, LLC, although I also still see some adults to maintain my skillset for working with soldiers as a reservist in the Army Medical Corps. I completed my doctorate degree in clinical psychology in 2020 & my post-doctorate education at Kansas University Medical Center- Behavioral Pediatrics. I completed my dissertation research on Teacher Child Interaction Training (TCIT). I have significant experience with social skills groups and am certified in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused CBT). I operate from a strictly secular & research based orientation.
As an addiction counselor, my mission is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space for each of my clients. I understand that addiction is a complex and challenging journey, and I am here to support you every step of the way. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to helping you achieve lasting recovery.
As an addiction counselor, my mission is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space for each of my clients. I understand that addiction is a complex and challenging journey, and I am here to support you every step of the way. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to helping you achieve lasting recovery.
Intervention Nation
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MAADCII, M-RSS, K-CPPS
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66102
Marla specializes in Family Interventions for any and all behaviors related to addiction. For 22+ years Marla has had the satisfaction of coaching, mentoring and re-integrating individuals, couples and families back into a new healthy, family system and/or community customized to the individuality and uniqueness of the family unit.
Our mission is to create the largest effort to date in order to enable the release of the forces that are keeping them stuck and to re-build the integrity of the individuals who reside within the potential family powerhouse.
Marla specializes in Family Interventions for any and all behaviors related to addiction. For 22+ years Marla has had the satisfaction of coaching, mentoring and re-integrating individuals, couples and families back into a new healthy, family system and/or community customized to the individuality and uniqueness of the family unit.
Our mission is to create the largest effort to date in order to enable the release of the forces that are keeping them stuck and to re-build the integrity of the individuals who reside within the potential family powerhouse.
I love working with couples, families, individuals, adolescents, and parents about their personal issues and emotional needs. I am a family therapist who believe most people can manage their own lives, except for those few times when life throws a curve ball, then we may have difficulty figuring how to handle that ball. We often find ourselves going in circles using old techniques and patterns that don't work . Let me help you step out of the repetitive loop by helping you identify the patterns and discover new ways to mange this particular ball.
I love working with couples, families, individuals, adolescents, and parents about their personal issues and emotional needs. I am a family therapist who believe most people can manage their own lives, except for those few times when life throws a curve ball, then we may have difficulty figuring how to handle that ball. We often find ourselves going in circles using old techniques and patterns that don't work . Let me help you step out of the repetitive loop by helping you identify the patterns and discover new ways to mange this particular ball.
Therapy can be a nervous process, but I’m so glad you are making the decision to take the first step into your healing journey. I’m here, to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can be vulnerable and your true authentic self. You may not have the words to describe the emotions you are feeling and that’s okay, we will figure it out together.
Therapy can be a nervous process, but I’m so glad you are making the decision to take the first step into your healing journey. I’m here, to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can be vulnerable and your true authentic self. You may not have the words to describe the emotions you are feeling and that’s okay, we will figure it out together.
Accepting new clients. I believe everyone deserves quality mental health care - care that not only addresses challenges but also honors your culture, your story, and the identities you hold. Whether you are feeling stuck, working through past trauma, or searching for ways to cope with the stress of today’s world, therapy can be a place of healing and growth. Together, we will create a safe, supportive space where you can process, build skills, and reclaim the strengths that have always been within you.
Accepting new clients. I believe everyone deserves quality mental health care - care that not only addresses challenges but also honors your culture, your story, and the identities you hold. Whether you are feeling stuck, working through past trauma, or searching for ways to cope with the stress of today’s world, therapy can be a place of healing and growth. Together, we will create a safe, supportive space where you can process, build skills, and reclaim the strengths that have always been within you.
You’re the girl who holds everything together — the friend who listens, the daughter who doesn’t want to be a burden, the student who pushes through even when you’re running on fumes. But inside, you’re overwhelmed. You replay conversations, panic that you sounded “weird,” and feel guilty for wanting rest or alone time. You’re tired of being the one who never complains, never asks for help, never wants to upset anyone.
I help teens and adults break out of that cycle — easing anxiety, building boundaries that don’t feel scary, and learning how to show yourself the same compassion you’ve been giving away for years.
You’re the girl who holds everything together — the friend who listens, the daughter who doesn’t want to be a burden, the student who pushes through even when you’re running on fumes. But inside, you’re overwhelmed. You replay conversations, panic that you sounded “weird,” and feel guilty for wanting rest or alone time. You’re tired of being the one who never complains, never asks for help, never wants to upset anyone.
I help teens and adults break out of that cycle — easing anxiety, building boundaries that don’t feel scary, and learning how to show yourself the same compassion you’ve been giving away for years.
Hi, my name is Laurel Brenner (Guess) and in my life I have found it is a journey, and during the inevitable times when rocky waters toss us around, it helps to have a person in your life who has successfully navigated the rivers, and made it to the other side, where the waters are calm and smooth. I have always been the person people opened up to about what was bothering them. I was born to witness your journey. I am a professionally trained counselor and art therapist. I want to help you understand what has gotten you to this point in your life and determine where to go from there.
Hi, my name is Laurel Brenner (Guess) and in my life I have found it is a journey, and during the inevitable times when rocky waters toss us around, it helps to have a person in your life who has successfully navigated the rivers, and made it to the other side, where the waters are calm and smooth. I have always been the person people opened up to about what was bothering them. I was born to witness your journey. I am a professionally trained counselor and art therapist. I want to help you understand what has gotten you to this point in your life and determine where to go from there.
You’ve been holding a lot—maybe for longer than anyone realizes. On the outside, you manage, show up, and keep things moving. But inside, it can feel overwhelming: relationship strain, family tension, anxiety that won’t quiet, old wounds that still get triggered, or a persistent sense that you’re “not enough.” If you find yourself people-pleasing, overthinking, shutting down, or reacting in ways you don’t fully understand, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep navigating it by yourself.
I’m a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2013, specializing in trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
You’ve been holding a lot—maybe for longer than anyone realizes. On the outside, you manage, show up, and keep things moving. But inside, it can feel overwhelming: relationship strain, family tension, anxiety that won’t quiet, old wounds that still get triggered, or a persistent sense that you’re “not enough.” If you find yourself people-pleasing, overthinking, shutting down, or reacting in ways you don’t fully understand, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep navigating it by yourself.
I’m a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2013, specializing in trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
I am the owner of Soul Purpose Counseling LLC and I am an African American, Christian counselor who specializes in therapy for children, teens, and young adults. I have worked in education to meet the needs of students and I am committed to helping clients reach their goals. I want clients to feel empowered and understood through my counseling services. I am here to support clients in whatever way I can for their continued success. I am operating strictly under Telehealth services at the moment for the health and safety of all.
I am the owner of Soul Purpose Counseling LLC and I am an African American, Christian counselor who specializes in therapy for children, teens, and young adults. I have worked in education to meet the needs of students and I am committed to helping clients reach their goals. I want clients to feel empowered and understood through my counseling services. I am here to support clients in whatever way I can for their continued success. I am operating strictly under Telehealth services at the moment for the health and safety of all.
Hi, I'm glad you are here! You may be feeling overwhelmed, confused, or emotionally tired, even if you’re not exactly sure why. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, stress, grief, or a life transition. If your connection to yourself or the world feels heavy right now, you are not alone. Together we will create a welcoming space for you whether you have clear goals or are simply looking for understanding, support, and a place to begin.
Hi, I'm glad you are here! You may be feeling overwhelmed, confused, or emotionally tired, even if you’re not exactly sure why. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, stress, grief, or a life transition. If your connection to yourself or the world feels heavy right now, you are not alone. Together we will create a welcoming space for you whether you have clear goals or are simply looking for understanding, support, and a place to begin.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
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 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.