Medication Management Therapists in Kansas City, KS
Though raised in Kansas, I received my Bachelor’s in Nursing from the University of Missouri in Columbia (Go Tigers!). I have been working in health care for over 15 years including time in intensive care, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and addiction medicine. I received my Master’s Degree from Simmons University in Boston, MA and am board certified in both family medicine and addiction medicine with a speciality in psychiatry for all ages. I am passionate about medication assisted treatment including buprenorphine induction and titration. I have worked as a nurse practitioner in both inpatient an
Though raised in Kansas, I received my Bachelor’s in Nursing from the University of Missouri in Columbia (Go Tigers!). I have been working in health care for over 15 years including time in intensive care, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and addiction medicine. I received my Master’s Degree from Simmons University in Boston, MA and am board certified in both family medicine and addiction medicine with a speciality in psychiatry for all ages. I am passionate about medication assisted treatment including buprenorphine induction and titration. I have worked as a nurse practitioner in both inpatient an
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Mind & Body Healing Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCPC, LMSW
Overland Park, KS 66212
Mind & Body Healing Collective is a safe, collaborative therapy practice for people ready to show up as their full selves. Our diverse team of compassionate clinicians supports all ages and stages of life through trauma-informed, whole-person care that honors the connection between mind, body, and lived experience. We offer an affirming, inclusive space where healing is real, growth is intentional, and authenticity is always welcome.
Mind & Body Healing Collective is a safe, collaborative therapy practice for people ready to show up as their full selves. Our diverse team of compassionate clinicians supports all ages and stages of life through trauma-informed, whole-person care that honors the connection between mind, body, and lived experience. We offer an affirming, inclusive space where healing is real, growth is intentional, and authenticity is always welcome.
In 2018, she earned her PMHNP certification from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and has since spent six years providing behavioral health medication management at an FQHC, treating patients across the lifespan.
Lindsey is passionate about her work and values each patient’s unique life story. She focuses on meeting patients where they are and creating customized treatment plans that align with their goals. Her care is rooted in a patient-centered approach, ensuring collaboration and respect throughout the treatment process.
In 2018, she earned her PMHNP certification from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and has since spent six years providing behavioral health medication management at an FQHC, treating patients across the lifespan.
Lindsey is passionate about her work and values each patient’s unique life story. She focuses on meeting patients where they are and creating customized treatment plans that align with their goals. Her care is rooted in a patient-centered approach, ensuring collaboration and respect throughout the treatment process.
Amelia Hess is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing under licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Becky Milks. Amelia received her Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Mental Health from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2022 and has been in practice at Awakenings since January of 2023. She is accepting new clients. Amelia's therapeutic interests include working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, and more. Amelia’s populations of interest include adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and neurodivergent individuals.
Amelia Hess is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing under licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Becky Milks. Amelia received her Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Mental Health from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2022 and has been in practice at Awakenings since January of 2023. She is accepting new clients. Amelia's therapeutic interests include working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, and more. Amelia’s populations of interest include adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and neurodivergent individuals.
We believe in creating an open, safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic environment that is informed by structure to help you make the changes necessary to build the life that you want. We also believe in an equally kind and direct stylistic approach, coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. In our work together, we will provide you with scientifically studied tools to help move you in the direction you wish to go.
We believe in creating an open, safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic environment that is informed by structure to help you make the changes necessary to build the life that you want. We also believe in an equally kind and direct stylistic approach, coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. In our work together, we will provide you with scientifically studied tools to help move you in the direction you wish to go.
With 30 years experience in mental health, I have a conviction about the human capacity to grow, develop, and adapt throughout life. I appreciate that each person brings to therapy a unique self: the combination of one's personal characteristics, early family relationships, and life experiences. I practice from a psychodynamic perspective to better understand your current situation in a safe therapeutic environment of curiosity and collaboration.
With 30 years experience in mental health, I have a conviction about the human capacity to grow, develop, and adapt throughout life. I appreciate that each person brings to therapy a unique self: the combination of one's personal characteristics, early family relationships, and life experiences. I practice from a psychodynamic perspective to better understand your current situation in a safe therapeutic environment of curiosity and collaboration.
Other specialties' include medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, insomnia, and weight management to people of diverse backgrounds across the lifespan.
Is your mind like an internet browser with 100 tabs open? Does it seem impossible to relax anymore? It’s more than just treating symptoms with medications; it’s about understanding the person behind the lived experience. Unsure who to trust and hoping someone will offer you an unbiased and partnership style approach? Whether you are new to trying medications or have been down this road before, I am committed to your personal growth by working with you to meet your goals.
Other specialties' include medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, insomnia, and weight management to people of diverse backgrounds across the lifespan.
Is your mind like an internet browser with 100 tabs open? Does it seem impossible to relax anymore? It’s more than just treating symptoms with medications; it’s about understanding the person behind the lived experience. Unsure who to trust and hoping someone will offer you an unbiased and partnership style approach? Whether you are new to trying medications or have been down this road before, I am committed to your personal growth by working with you to meet your goals.
Are you struggling with relational issues, chronic illness, work/life stress, a mental illness, infertility, divorce, anxiety, depression? Life, always seems to have a lot more in store than we want or feel we can handle at any given time, it seems. Navigating all of the curves some times roadblocks can be overwhelming and you may find that you need help processing and maneuvering what's coming at you. The need for a safe space to be yourself, ugly cry, and be emotionally vulnerable. Everyone and every place is not always equipped to handle what our needs are in those moments, but I hope to provide that space for you.
Are you struggling with relational issues, chronic illness, work/life stress, a mental illness, infertility, divorce, anxiety, depression? Life, always seems to have a lot more in store than we want or feel we can handle at any given time, it seems. Navigating all of the curves some times roadblocks can be overwhelming and you may find that you need help processing and maneuvering what's coming at you. The need for a safe space to be yourself, ugly cry, and be emotionally vulnerable. Everyone and every place is not always equipped to handle what our needs are in those moments, but I hope to provide that space for you.
I work with individuals feeling stuck in old patterns or stress, who are ready to change. Change can feel vulnerable, but it is brave and often where healing starts. You are the expert in your journey and I am honored to be a supportive witness. I incorporate mindfulness techniques, “being with things the way they are”. I also use somatic experiencing to help individuals feel safer in their bodies. Selectively, I incorporate EMDR with clients who express readiness for reprocessing difficult experiences. It is a privilege to support others' journey back to themselves.
I work with individuals feeling stuck in old patterns or stress, who are ready to change. Change can feel vulnerable, but it is brave and often where healing starts. You are the expert in your journey and I am honored to be a supportive witness. I incorporate mindfulness techniques, “being with things the way they are”. I also use somatic experiencing to help individuals feel safer in their bodies. Selectively, I incorporate EMDR with clients who express readiness for reprocessing difficult experiences. It is a privilege to support others' journey back to themselves.
I believe a positive relationship with your therapist is one of the most important factors in the success of treatment. I ask you to bring an open mind and commitment to your journey to each session. Respecting where the individual is in their own process as well as respect for the individual who walks through the door, is of up most importance to me. Giving yourself permission to trust the process of therapy is a first step toward receiving positive benefits from therapy. It is an honor to for me to accompany you on your journey.
I believe a positive relationship with your therapist is one of the most important factors in the success of treatment. I ask you to bring an open mind and commitment to your journey to each session. Respecting where the individual is in their own process as well as respect for the individual who walks through the door, is of up most importance to me. Giving yourself permission to trust the process of therapy is a first step toward receiving positive benefits from therapy. It is an honor to for me to accompany you on your journey.
I work with people struggling with balance, feeling a sense of meaning and fulfillment. Whatever their particular struggle, from interpersonal issues, trauma, changes in life, struggle with identity, emotive control and expression, and self-sabotage-to more extreme expressions of those issues resulting in self harm or suicidal thoughts, my goal is to help every person that I come in contact with build a life worth living. This is accomplished through targeted interventions tailored to that person, their concerns, personality and strengths.
I work with people struggling with balance, feeling a sense of meaning and fulfillment. Whatever their particular struggle, from interpersonal issues, trauma, changes in life, struggle with identity, emotive control and expression, and self-sabotage-to more extreme expressions of those issues resulting in self harm or suicidal thoughts, my goal is to help every person that I come in contact with build a life worth living. This is accomplished through targeted interventions tailored to that person, their concerns, personality and strengths.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
I am currently only accepting new clients for Assessments (ADHD, learning disabilities, Autism, mood disorders, etc). Do you feel stuck, or at an impasse in your current life? Perhaps the use of a substance or a behavior has become a larger piece of your life than you wanted it to. It could be that anxiety or depression have kept you from achieving what you want, or being who you want to be. Maybe you’ve had a change in your life that’s been difficult to handle. Perhaps your child/teen is having difficulty at home or in school. I have experience working with clients of all ages, and tailor my approach to each individual.
I am currently only accepting new clients for Assessments (ADHD, learning disabilities, Autism, mood disorders, etc). Do you feel stuck, or at an impasse in your current life? Perhaps the use of a substance or a behavior has become a larger piece of your life than you wanted it to. It could be that anxiety or depression have kept you from achieving what you want, or being who you want to be. Maybe you’ve had a change in your life that’s been difficult to handle. Perhaps your child/teen is having difficulty at home or in school. I have experience working with clients of all ages, and tailor my approach to each individual.
I love my work with children, adolescents, and families. It is a privlege to provide a supportive and caring environment for families to share the challenges they are facing. I provide psychological assessment and evaluations for diagnostic questions (e.g., ADHD, learning, cognitive, autism), as well as individual cognitive behavioral therapy and parental coaching for emotional and behavioral concerns. I work with youth and families to help develop effective and practical tools they can take home and use to manage the concerns they are dealing with in their lives.
I love my work with children, adolescents, and families. It is a privlege to provide a supportive and caring environment for families to share the challenges they are facing. I provide psychological assessment and evaluations for diagnostic questions (e.g., ADHD, learning, cognitive, autism), as well as individual cognitive behavioral therapy and parental coaching for emotional and behavioral concerns. I work with youth and families to help develop effective and practical tools they can take home and use to manage the concerns they are dealing with in their lives.
I work with clients who may be struggling with various mental health issues including medication management.
A Healthy mind, A Happy Life!
I work with clients who may be struggling with various mental health issues including medication management.
A Healthy mind, A Happy Life!
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
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We're proud to be the largest private mental health clinic in Douglas County and the surrounding area. This affords us a broad array of services, client types, and approaches to treatment.
We're proud to be the largest private mental health clinic in Douglas County and the surrounding area. This affords us a broad array of services, client types, and approaches to treatment.
Does it feel like life is throwing so much at you that you don't even know where to begin? Do you feel constantly overwhelmed, exhausted, and like the chaos is endless? You deserve to know that your feelings have value. Your feelings are important. And you have far more strength inside you than you even realize. It is not a weakness to seek out someone to talk to. Deciding to talk to someone about all that is going on in your life means you have self-awareness and incredible strength.
Does it feel like life is throwing so much at you that you don't even know where to begin? Do you feel constantly overwhelmed, exhausted, and like the chaos is endless? You deserve to know that your feelings have value. Your feelings are important. And you have far more strength inside you than you even realize. It is not a weakness to seek out someone to talk to. Deciding to talk to someone about all that is going on in your life means you have self-awareness and incredible strength.
We offer compassionate medication management and personalized treatment plans to address a wide range of mental health concerns, empowering patients to feel heard and understood.
I offer telehealth services for treatment / medication management for all ages of patients diagnosed with mental health or psychiatric disorders. I work with each patient to find a time that works you!
We offer compassionate medication management and personalized treatment plans to address a wide range of mental health concerns, empowering patients to feel heard and understood.
I offer telehealth services for treatment / medication management for all ages of patients diagnosed with mental health or psychiatric disorders. I work with each patient to find a time that works you!
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What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.