Hypnotherapists in Kansas City, KS
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.
Imagina como sería vivir sin ansiedad, depresión o trauma? Buscar terapia es el primer paso valiente, y estoy aquí honrada de poder apoyarle en su camino de sanidad. Ya sea que esté lidiando con trauma, atravesando cambios complejos en la vida como separación o problemas de inmigración, o buscando apoyo para niños o familias, no tiene que hacerlo sola(o).
Entiendo lo desafiante que puede ser enfrentar emociones difíciles, y con 14 años de experiencia como terapeuta, me honra proporcionarle un espacio cómodo, confidencial y libre de juicios donde pueda explorar y sanar.
Imagina como sería vivir sin ansiedad, depresión o trauma? Buscar terapia es el primer paso valiente, y estoy aquí honrada de poder apoyarle en su camino de sanidad. Ya sea que esté lidiando con trauma, atravesando cambios complejos en la vida como separación o problemas de inmigración, o buscando apoyo para niños o familias, no tiene que hacerlo sola(o).
Entiendo lo desafiante que puede ser enfrentar emociones difíciles, y con 14 años de experiencia como terapeuta, me honra proporcionarle un espacio cómodo, confidencial y libre de juicios donde pueda explorar y sanar.
Life 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.
Life 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.
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I am an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Complex Trauma and Dissociation Specialist, trained in Hypnotherapy, and Trauma Focused CBT and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Qualified.
My passion lies in working with adults, adolescents, and families. My experience has been working on a variety of issues including trauma, mood d/o, anxiety, self-exploration and understanding how our thinking affects our feelings and behavior. I enjoy assisting patients with identifying messages taken from life experiences that drive our choices and behavior in order to give each individual a better understanding of self. It is this understanding that brings awareness of habituated behavior patterns, effective communication skills and balance in our daily lives. Skills that are useful to patients outside of the therapeutic setting.
I am an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Complex Trauma and Dissociation Specialist, trained in Hypnotherapy, and Trauma Focused CBT and Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Qualified.
My passion lies in working with adults, adolescents, and families. My experience has been working on a variety of issues including trauma, mood d/o, anxiety, self-exploration and understanding how our thinking affects our feelings and behavior. I enjoy assisting patients with identifying messages taken from life experiences that drive our choices and behavior in order to give each individual a better understanding of self. It is this understanding that brings awareness of habituated behavior patterns, effective communication skills and balance in our daily lives. Skills that are useful to patients outside of the therapeutic setting.
I bring years of life experience and am trained in Gestalt techniques, EMDR, somatic psychotherapy, Grief Recovery Process, guided imagery, traditional talk therapy and Heart Centered Hypnotherapy.
Counseling is often thought of as something "weak people" turn to or something to use when you're "going crazy". In reality, counseling is a process that helps people deal with problems that occur with living our day-to-day lives. When life feels difficult or stressful, it often helps to talk with a person who listens well - to have a place where you can be heard and understood in a way that makes a difference. Counseling is that place; a collaborative process that can help you explore what's working well in your life and what you want to be different. With counseling, I want you to be able to live your most authentic life.
I bring years of life experience and am trained in Gestalt techniques, EMDR, somatic psychotherapy, Grief Recovery Process, guided imagery, traditional talk therapy and Heart Centered Hypnotherapy.
Counseling is often thought of as something "weak people" turn to or something to use when you're "going crazy". In reality, counseling is a process that helps people deal with problems that occur with living our day-to-day lives. When life feels difficult or stressful, it often helps to talk with a person who listens well - to have a place where you can be heard and understood in a way that makes a difference. Counseling is that place; a collaborative process that can help you explore what's working well in your life and what you want to be different. With counseling, I want you to be able to live your most authentic life.
I bring over 12 years of experience helping clients release emotional pain, shift deep-rooted patterns, and reconnect with clarity and resilience using hypnotherapy and brainspotting.
Life can feel overwhelming when thoughts, emotions, and relationships get stuck in patterns you can’t explain or control. You may feel distant from yourself, exhausted from trying to fix things with willpower alone. Whether you're facing anxiety, past trauma, self-sabotage, or relationship struggles, you're ready for deep change. You want to reconnect with your calm, confident self and create more grounded, meaningful connection—with others and with yourself. You’re seeking relief, clarity, and a lasting shift from within.
I bring over 12 years of experience helping clients release emotional pain, shift deep-rooted patterns, and reconnect with clarity and resilience using hypnotherapy and brainspotting.
Life can feel overwhelming when thoughts, emotions, and relationships get stuck in patterns you can’t explain or control. You may feel distant from yourself, exhausted from trying to fix things with willpower alone. Whether you're facing anxiety, past trauma, self-sabotage, or relationship struggles, you're ready for deep change. You want to reconnect with your calm, confident self and create more grounded, meaningful connection—with others and with yourself. You’re seeking relief, clarity, and a lasting shift from within.
Experiential methods like guided meditation, breathwork, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, guided imagery, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy support deep healing and transformation.
Therapy is a journey—one that invites you to explore the unknown parts of yourself with curiosity and courage. As your guide and fellow traveler, I provide a compassionate space where you can uncover the roots of your struggles and move toward lasting change.
I believe that the stress and challenges you face today often have deeper origins, and together, we can gently explore those places when you’re ready. Your sense of safety and trust is essential in this process, and we’ll work at a pace that allows you to feel supported and grounded every step of the way.
With a strong therapeutic alliance, profound healing becomes possible.
Experiential methods like guided meditation, breathwork, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, guided imagery, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy support deep healing and transformation.
Therapy is a journey—one that invites you to explore the unknown parts of yourself with curiosity and courage. As your guide and fellow traveler, I provide a compassionate space where you can uncover the roots of your struggles and move toward lasting change.
I believe that the stress and challenges you face today often have deeper origins, and together, we can gently explore those places when you’re ready. Your sense of safety and trust is essential in this process, and we’ll work at a pace that allows you to feel supported and grounded every step of the way.
With a strong therapeutic alliance, profound healing becomes possible.
Shannon Waters Russell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, ACHT
7 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66207
Using a combination of art and talk therapy, we will get to know each other and set therapy goals, and then begin the process of working together with Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy.
Welcome! I look forward to helping you discover the strength inside yourself to pursue growth and healing from the inside out. You'll love working with me if you value connection, kindness, and strength as you pursue your own truths and wholeness. I love working with clients who are looking to understand themselves and their lives more fully as they work towards achieving a peaceful, more fulfilling life.
Using a combination of art and talk therapy, we will get to know each other and set therapy goals, and then begin the process of working together with Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy.
Welcome! I look forward to helping you discover the strength inside yourself to pursue growth and healing from the inside out. You'll love working with me if you value connection, kindness, and strength as you pursue your own truths and wholeness. I love working with clients who are looking to understand themselves and their lives more fully as they work towards achieving a peaceful, more fulfilling life.
Those are the individuals who benefit the most from hypnotherapy.
I teach clients to use a variety of mechanisms that help them change the way they think. It isn't just about the issues they discuss during a session; it's providing them with the tools needed to self-treat daily in any situation. Hypnotherapy facilitates happier lives in every area of life.
Those are the individuals who benefit the most from hypnotherapy.
I teach clients to use a variety of mechanisms that help them change the way they think. It isn't just about the issues they discuss during a session; it's providing them with the tools needed to self-treat daily in any situation. Hypnotherapy facilitates happier lives in every area of life.
A few of the models I use to do this include EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, as well as incorporating elements of Internal Family Systems therapy.
Have you been feeling down lately? Maybe life does not bring pleasure anymore, or you forgot the last time you felt mentally sound? Are you feeling sad or hopeless? If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, and battling the symptoms of trauma, I am the right therapist. Through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) and CBT techniques, I can help you learn to approach daily living from a more peaceful and joyful place. In addition, these practices will allow you to manage better the stressors of daily living, relationship problems, and significant life changes.
A few of the models I use to do this include EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, as well as incorporating elements of Internal Family Systems therapy.
Have you been feeling down lately? Maybe life does not bring pleasure anymore, or you forgot the last time you felt mentally sound? Are you feeling sad or hopeless? If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, and battling the symptoms of trauma, I am the right therapist. Through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) and CBT techniques, I can help you learn to approach daily living from a more peaceful and joyful place. In addition, these practices will allow you to manage better the stressors of daily living, relationship problems, and significant life changes.
My offerings include mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and interpersonal process therapy.
Do you find yourself on the outside of the life you wish you were living? Are feelings of anxiety, stress, or depression blocking your way? Are you struggling with relationship, family issues, or the continuing pain of traumatic events? You don’t have to find your way forward alone. Healing requires connection, and a space for validation.
My offerings include mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and interpersonal process therapy.
Do you find yourself on the outside of the life you wish you were living? Are feelings of anxiety, stress, or depression blocking your way? Are you struggling with relationship, family issues, or the continuing pain of traumatic events? You don’t have to find your way forward alone. Healing requires connection, and a space for validation.
I utilize EMDR, hypnotherapy, and ego state therapy when working with survivors of abuse and other traumatic life events.
What would you do if you were not afraid? My mission in life is to live in a way that is healthy and full. A life filled with an abundance of empathy, passion, and courage. I, myself, am a survivor of narcissistic abuse and control. I have a heart of compassion for all, especially those that have struggled with past abuse or trauma, whether it be from childhood or adulthood. I have lived it and I understand it. I will sit with you, empathize with you, and help you heal. My office is located in Eudora. It is on K-10 just 9 miles east of Lawrence, 15 miles west of Olathe, and 12 miles from Gardner.
I utilize EMDR, hypnotherapy, and ego state therapy when working with survivors of abuse and other traumatic life events.
What would you do if you were not afraid? My mission in life is to live in a way that is healthy and full. A life filled with an abundance of empathy, passion, and courage. I, myself, am a survivor of narcissistic abuse and control. I have a heart of compassion for all, especially those that have struggled with past abuse or trauma, whether it be from childhood or adulthood. I have lived it and I understand it. I will sit with you, empathize with you, and help you heal. My office is located in Eudora. It is on K-10 just 9 miles east of Lawrence, 15 miles west of Olathe, and 12 miles from Gardner.
I weave together a unique blend of somatic-based and trauma-informed therapies that include counseling, somatic experiencing, hypnotherapy, and music therapy.
Hello, I'm Jennifer. Welcome to my practice! I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, stress, or the impacts of trauma, those moving through life transitions, and creatives who are struggling with self-expression blocks, performance anxiety, or loss of creative flow. The services I offer will help you reduce stress symptoms, tap into your body's innate capacity for healing, and restore nervous system flexibility so that you can move forward with greater ease, choice, and personal power.
I weave together a unique blend of somatic-based and trauma-informed therapies that include counseling, somatic experiencing, hypnotherapy, and music therapy.
Hello, I'm Jennifer. Welcome to my practice! I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, stress, or the impacts of trauma, those moving through life transitions, and creatives who are struggling with self-expression blocks, performance anxiety, or loss of creative flow. The services I offer will help you reduce stress symptoms, tap into your body's innate capacity for healing, and restore nervous system flexibility so that you can move forward with greater ease, choice, and personal power.
I utilize CBT, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, mindfulness and other techniques to help client's create the change they want.
I create an environment for my clients where they feel safe, encouraged and gain confidence to create the changes they want to make in their life. I ensure confidentiality and work with them to identify what isn't working for them and the steps to take to create a future where they feel empowered and happy. Seeking counseling isn't always easy, so I provide a place of comfort and trust so my clients feel at ease. I have over 25 years experience in community mental health and private practice. As a Deepak Chopra certified meditation instructor, I provide courses in Primordial Sound Meditation. Look under group section for more info.
I utilize CBT, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, mindfulness and other techniques to help client's create the change they want.
I create an environment for my clients where they feel safe, encouraged and gain confidence to create the changes they want to make in their life. I ensure confidentiality and work with them to identify what isn't working for them and the steps to take to create a future where they feel empowered and happy. Seeking counseling isn't always easy, so I provide a place of comfort and trust so my clients feel at ease. I have over 25 years experience in community mental health and private practice. As a Deepak Chopra certified meditation instructor, I provide courses in Primordial Sound Meditation. Look under group section for more info.
Here you are, looking for some help-so well done, you! Sometimes part of us wants help and another part wants to "do it on our own". Therefore, it is understandable that it might be no small task to make that first call. AND since sorting thoughts, feelings, and worries can feel overwhelming, I appreciate your courage and wisdom in seeking professional assistance, because no one has to do this alone. Getting to "better" is often very collaborative. Together, we can find a healthy and safe way to discover, sort and map the confusion/worry and then move forward. When you are ready, please give me a call. I am right here.
Here you are, looking for some help-so well done, you! Sometimes part of us wants help and another part wants to "do it on our own". Therefore, it is understandable that it might be no small task to make that first call. AND since sorting thoughts, feelings, and worries can feel overwhelming, I appreciate your courage and wisdom in seeking professional assistance, because no one has to do this alone. Getting to "better" is often very collaborative. Together, we can find a healthy and safe way to discover, sort and map the confusion/worry and then move forward. When you are ready, please give me a call. I am right here.
Dr. Morris is a licensed clinical psychologist in Missouri and Kansas, and formerly licensed in Louisiana. He is specialty board certified in Family & Couples Psychology, Medical Psychology, Behavioral Health Psychology, School Psychology, and Professional Counseling and Certified in Addictions Treatment and multiple clinical techniques. He has served as the President and 8 year board member of the Mo Psychological Association, on the Council of Representatives and several Task Forces and on the American Psychological Association Finance Committee, served 11 years as the Chair of Hospital and Healthcare Facilities Committee, and on
Dr. Morris is a licensed clinical psychologist in Missouri and Kansas, and formerly licensed in Louisiana. He is specialty board certified in Family & Couples Psychology, Medical Psychology, Behavioral Health Psychology, School Psychology, and Professional Counseling and Certified in Addictions Treatment and multiple clinical techniques. He has served as the President and 8 year board member of the Mo Psychological Association, on the Council of Representatives and several Task Forces and on the American Psychological Association Finance Committee, served 11 years as the Chair of Hospital and Healthcare Facilities Committee, and on
Dr. Carol has 35+ years in healthcare and mental health care with a variety of approaches & a holistic focus. She is a compassionate and engaged therapist, specializing in depth psychology - such as inner work focusing on understanding attachment issues, repetitive patterns, and ways to shift into healthier thinking and living. She specializes in life transition issues, women's issues, trauma recovery, spiritual issues, bringing a wide range of skills to help her clients move through difficult times. Dr. Carol focuses on building client's resilience, learning to cope with & grow through circumstances in new and creative ways.
Dr. Carol has 35+ years in healthcare and mental health care with a variety of approaches & a holistic focus. She is a compassionate and engaged therapist, specializing in depth psychology - such as inner work focusing on understanding attachment issues, repetitive patterns, and ways to shift into healthier thinking and living. She specializes in life transition issues, women's issues, trauma recovery, spiritual issues, bringing a wide range of skills to help her clients move through difficult times. Dr. Carol focuses on building client's resilience, learning to cope with & grow through circumstances in new and creative ways.
Overthinking Perfectionism People Pleasing- Laurie White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
19 Endorsed
Online Only
Struggling with anxiety/ overwhelm/ indecision/ overthinking/ perfectionism/ beating yourself up/procrastination/ people pleasing to name a few? No worries, I've got you. After 20 + years working in mental health & my own journey with anxiety after my daughter was born with a rare diagnosis- My unique process helps individuals learn to develop self compassion, strengthen self trust, build confidence, and truly enjoy life again. Life will throw us curveballs, but we don't want to live in constant fear or be derailed every time we are faced with the unknown. If you're looking for more peace, ease, and emotional freedom, let's chat!
Struggling with anxiety/ overwhelm/ indecision/ overthinking/ perfectionism/ beating yourself up/procrastination/ people pleasing to name a few? No worries, I've got you. After 20 + years working in mental health & my own journey with anxiety after my daughter was born with a rare diagnosis- My unique process helps individuals learn to develop self compassion, strengthen self trust, build confidence, and truly enjoy life again. Life will throw us curveballs, but we don't want to live in constant fear or be derailed every time we are faced with the unknown. If you're looking for more peace, ease, and emotional freedom, let's chat!
You are the expert in your life, and I believe my role as a therapist is to create a space for you to find your path to wellness, balance, and healing. I work with people of all life stages and all life challenges towards positive change and improving their quality of life. I offer an opportunity for you to be heard, free from judgment and opinions. People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. No matter the symptoms or challenges, I am here to empower, motivate, and support you and your loved ones.
You are the expert in your life, and I believe my role as a therapist is to create a space for you to find your path to wellness, balance, and healing. I work with people of all life stages and all life challenges towards positive change and improving their quality of life. I offer an opportunity for you to be heard, free from judgment and opinions. People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. No matter the symptoms or challenges, I am here to empower, motivate, and support you and your loved ones.
I'm not your typical therapist. Why? Well, because I too am on this ADHD rollercoaster . Yup, that's right—I'm not just the guide; I'm on the ride with you! Sometimes, it's like juggling Jell-O, but I've learned to turn that chaos into my own kind of masterpiece. I'm all too familiar with those days when focus is just a mythical creature, and impulse control takes a vacation. But hey, isn't that the beauty of it? I've been there, and I'm still here, thriving. Navigating life with ADHD is like trying to play Jenga blindfolded. The struggles are real—procrastination, time blindness, the paralysis, and oh the (dis)organization!
I'm not your typical therapist. Why? Well, because I too am on this ADHD rollercoaster . Yup, that's right—I'm not just the guide; I'm on the ride with you! Sometimes, it's like juggling Jell-O, but I've learned to turn that chaos into my own kind of masterpiece. I'm all too familiar with those days when focus is just a mythical creature, and impulse control takes a vacation. But hey, isn't that the beauty of it? I've been there, and I'm still here, thriving. Navigating life with ADHD is like trying to play Jenga blindfolded. The struggles are real—procrastination, time blindness, the paralysis, and oh the (dis)organization!
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How does hypnotherapy work?
Hypnotherapy works by using guided hypnosis to help you reach a state of focus and concentration through mental imagery and soothing verbal repetition. The state is somewhat like being absorbed in a book, a movie, or your own thoughts. You are not under a therapist’s “control,” but they can help you relax and turn your attention inward to discover the resources to achieve behavior change or better manage psychological concerns. Therapy sessions may involve guiding you through recognizing a problem, releasing problematic thoughts about it, and considering and accepting more productive alternatives before returning to normal awareness. Hypnotherapy is typically used by a therapist along with traditional forms of talk therapy. Eventually, your therapist can help you learn hypnotherapy techniques yourself so you can establish a stronger sense of control on your own in stressful or challenging moments.
Is hypnotherapy the same as hypnosis?
Hypnotherapy, which is sometimes called hypnotic suggestion, is a therapeutic technique in which a therapist uses hypnosis to help patients. It is not the kind of hypnosis portrayed in stage shows, or in movies or on television. You will not be unconscious or asleep during hypnotherapy, you will not lose control of yourself, your thoughts, or your free will, and you will be able to fully recall your experience. And while you will hear your therapist’s suggestions, it is always up to you to decide whether to act on them. Hypnosis by a trained mental-health professional is not a form of mind control, which is impossible to achieve anyway.
Can everyone be hypnotized?
The most common challenge of hypnotherapy is that as many as one in four people cannot be hypnotized. Brain imaging has confirmed differences in patterns of brain connectivity between those who respond to hypnotism and those who do not. Other people who could potentially be hypnotized may not respond to the technique because of their skepticism or resistance to entering a hypnotic state. If a therapist’s “post-hypnotic suggestion” is effective, it’s because they are suggesting something you want to achieve.
Does hypnotherapy work?
Through hypnotherapy, you can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. Like other talk therapy techniques, when hypnotherapy succeeds, it’s a case of mind over matter. Effective hypnotherapy involves self-healing because you access resources you need to change inside of yourself and learn how to tap into them whenever you need. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be an effective therapy for anxiety, phobias, stress, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual dysfunction, and undesirable behaviors like smoking. It can be used to help improve sleep or to address relationship challenges, and to aid with pain management, digestive disorders, skin conditions, and the gastrointestinal side effects of pregnancy or chemotherapy.