Polyamory and ENM Therapists in Kansas City, KS
No matter how much you try to hash it out, resolution and relief are out of reach. Your relationship now has more grudges, anger, resentment, and distrust than you can tolerate. The wounds are deep and layered upon wounds of relationships past. At times, it even feels like you're worlds apart, and the more you try to get the other to understand, the gap only widens. It's exhausting to be on edge with each other, bracing for the next escalation of blame and shame. You're over trying to keep the peace. Instead, you're longing to feel the safety and connection.
No matter how much you try to hash it out, resolution and relief are out of reach. Your relationship now has more grudges, anger, resentment, and distrust than you can tolerate. The wounds are deep and layered upon wounds of relationships past. At times, it even feels like you're worlds apart, and the more you try to get the other to understand, the gap only widens. It's exhausting to be on edge with each other, bracing for the next escalation of blame and shame. You're over trying to keep the peace. Instead, you're longing to feel the safety and connection.
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.
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.
My goal is to assist you in finding stability and the best version of yourself while attaining a sustainable recovery lifestyle.
My goal is to assist you in finding stability and the best version of yourself while attaining a sustainable recovery lifestyle.
I specialize in OCD and sex therapy, and where the two overlap. I work with obsessive themes of all kinds— from germs to relationships and existential concerns. But if you’re anxious about the types of thoughts you’d prefer to never tell another living soul— like hurting people, pedophilia, sexual orientation, incest…that sort of thing— I’m definitely the right therapist. That stuff is my speciality. You’ll be surprised how easy it will be to talk to me about it.
I specialize in OCD and sex therapy, and where the two overlap. I work with obsessive themes of all kinds— from germs to relationships and existential concerns. But if you’re anxious about the types of thoughts you’d prefer to never tell another living soul— like hurting people, pedophilia, sexual orientation, incest…that sort of thing— I’m definitely the right therapist. That stuff is my speciality. You’ll be surprised how easy it will be to talk to me about it.
If you are a human person looking to improve and understand your experiences with living, I am here to help. Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you are well-seasoned in the ways of talk therapy, I'm glad you are exploring the idea. Counseling can and will help work through things like depression, anxiety, trauma, body image issues, relationship concerns, general dissatisfaction with life, and numerous other bumps in the road.
If you are a human person looking to improve and understand your experiences with living, I am here to help. Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you are well-seasoned in the ways of talk therapy, I'm glad you are exploring the idea. Counseling can and will help work through things like depression, anxiety, trauma, body image issues, relationship concerns, general dissatisfaction with life, and numerous other bumps in the road.
If you are interested in making a change in your life, but don’t know where to begin, I can help you. We can work together to understand what you need and how you can achieve your goals.
My areas of expertise include human sexuality and I have helped others in regards to their own childhood sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction in intimate relationships and sexual addiction. I am very interested in working with parents about talking to their own children about healthy sexuality.
If you are interested in making a change in your life, but don’t know where to begin, I can help you. We can work together to understand what you need and how you can achieve your goals.
My areas of expertise include human sexuality and I have helped others in regards to their own childhood sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction in intimate relationships and sexual addiction. I am very interested in working with parents about talking to their own children about healthy sexuality.
Hello, I'm Angela. I began my career in marriage and family therapy after raising three children and following my military husband around the world. My journey into this field was driven by a deep desire to support military families, including couples counseling, divorce, and blended families. For several years, I concentrated heavily in this area, and in the last three years, I have shifted my focus to working with military veterans, particularly in trauma work. Additionally, I have expanded my practice to counsel a wider population of people through online formats.
I am trained in EMDR, CPT, CBT, Attachment, and often use ACT.
Hello, I'm Angela. I began my career in marriage and family therapy after raising three children and following my military husband around the world. My journey into this field was driven by a deep desire to support military families, including couples counseling, divorce, and blended families. For several years, I concentrated heavily in this area, and in the last three years, I have shifted my focus to working with military veterans, particularly in trauma work. Additionally, I have expanded my practice to counsel a wider population of people through online formats.
I am trained in EMDR, CPT, CBT, Attachment, and often use ACT.
I work with individuals, couples, and families facing life’s complexities, including but not
limited to struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, or relationship challenges. My ideal clients are those who are ready to make positive changes and are committed to engaging in the therapeutic process. It’s incredibly rewarding to support clients as they grow, heal, and transform into the best versions of themselves, fostering deeper connections and resilience
I work with individuals, couples, and families facing life’s complexities, including but not
limited to struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, or relationship challenges. My ideal clients are those who are ready to make positive changes and are committed to engaging in the therapeutic process. It’s incredibly rewarding to support clients as they grow, heal, and transform into the best versions of themselves, fostering deeper connections and resilience
We all need to be seen and understood, and it’s my goal to make therapy a space where that happens. I approach therapy from a place of getting that it's important to make sense of your experiences, know & feel that you are valid, & have a way to move forward feeling grounded in your authentic truth. I often work with people who have experienced trauma in relationships, a lack of emotional support in childhood, religious trauma, and marginalization. I can help with if you've been struggling to make changes you want in your life and relationships, have been overwhelmed by emotions, or don't ever know what you're even feeling.
We all need to be seen and understood, and it’s my goal to make therapy a space where that happens. I approach therapy from a place of getting that it's important to make sense of your experiences, know & feel that you are valid, & have a way to move forward feeling grounded in your authentic truth. I often work with people who have experienced trauma in relationships, a lack of emotional support in childhood, religious trauma, and marginalization. I can help with if you've been struggling to make changes you want in your life and relationships, have been overwhelmed by emotions, or don't ever know what you're even feeling.
Katie Joneslight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, LCAC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
“Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be” -Wayne Dyer. Do you ever feel like you're not actually living your life? Are you too stuck in your own mind with worry, regret or doubt? Maybe past experiences are getting in your way. Causing you to form negative beliefs about yourself. Leading to perfectionism, frustration, self-judgement and feeling depleted. Do you get stuck in cycles overthinking the past or fearing the future? Making it difficult to move forward. Are you actually missing out on what being alive truly means and the experiences it has to offer?
“Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be” -Wayne Dyer. Do you ever feel like you're not actually living your life? Are you too stuck in your own mind with worry, regret or doubt? Maybe past experiences are getting in your way. Causing you to form negative beliefs about yourself. Leading to perfectionism, frustration, self-judgement and feeling depleted. Do you get stuck in cycles overthinking the past or fearing the future? Making it difficult to move forward. Are you actually missing out on what being alive truly means and the experiences it has to offer?
I am a Clinical Social Worker who believes in helping individuals, families and groups achieve their greatest potential, through self empowerment, coping skills and self determination.
I am a Clinical Social Worker who believes in helping individuals, families and groups achieve their greatest potential, through self empowerment, coping skills and self determination.
I am passionate about improving the lives of adults, adolescents, people of all genders and backgrounds, as well as those who are or suspect they are neurodiverse. I focus on centering you and empowering you to guide our work together, while being as authentic as I can. My goal is to help you not just survive but thrive—building your well-being above "just getting by" to create a life you feel good about.
I am passionate about improving the lives of adults, adolescents, people of all genders and backgrounds, as well as those who are or suspect they are neurodiverse. I focus on centering you and empowering you to guide our work together, while being as authentic as I can. My goal is to help you not just survive but thrive—building your well-being above "just getting by" to create a life you feel good about.
We all need a little help sometimes. You are not seeking therapy because everything is going well—you are seeking support because something hurts inside. You may feel anxious, depressed, hopeless, lost, or scared. You might be grieving, struggling with low self-esteem, or feeling unsure of who you are. You may even feel broken, especially when the things that used to help no longer seem to work. Everyone deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space to be heard and supported through their darkest moments. My goal is to provide a space to walk alongside you rather than tell you who to be or how to feel. You do not have to do this alone.
We all need a little help sometimes. You are not seeking therapy because everything is going well—you are seeking support because something hurts inside. You may feel anxious, depressed, hopeless, lost, or scared. You might be grieving, struggling with low self-esteem, or feeling unsure of who you are. You may even feel broken, especially when the things that used to help no longer seem to work. Everyone deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space to be heard and supported through their darkest moments. My goal is to provide a space to walk alongside you rather than tell you who to be or how to feel. You do not have to do this alone.
Illuminate the path to healing with me, Amber Carlile, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving Missouri and Kansas with compassion and expertise. With twelve years of diverse experience in child welfare, adult mental health and other clinical settings, I bring a unique blend of skills to my practice. Committed to staying at the forefront of therapeutic advancements, I offer the most effective and evidence-based interventions available. Additionally, my co-therapist, Frank, a miniature schnauzer, will join me for most in-person sessions.
Illuminate the path to healing with me, Amber Carlile, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving Missouri and Kansas with compassion and expertise. With twelve years of diverse experience in child welfare, adult mental health and other clinical settings, I bring a unique blend of skills to my practice. Committed to staying at the forefront of therapeutic advancements, I offer the most effective and evidence-based interventions available. Additionally, my co-therapist, Frank, a miniature schnauzer, will join me for most in-person sessions.
My name is Dr. Caleb Stephens, and I am an Intersectional Clinician. The reality of therapy is that it is inaccessible to most, and the majority of therapists gear their therapy around themselves, and not around the needs of the client, nor the layers of identity that exist. I am not a traditional therapist, as I am also a community organizer and educator.
My name is Dr. Caleb Stephens, and I am an Intersectional Clinician. The reality of therapy is that it is inaccessible to most, and the majority of therapists gear their therapy around themselves, and not around the needs of the client, nor the layers of identity that exist. I am not a traditional therapist, as I am also a community organizer and educator.
I work with adults and couples who are experiencing conflict, emotional distance, or patterns in their relationships that feel difficult to change. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of misunderstanding, disconnection, or stress that affects their ability to feel close and secure in their relationships. In our work together, we focus on understanding these patterns beneath the surface and creating new ways of communicating, repairing, and connecting. My approach is attachment-based and relational, integrating EFT and the Gottman Method.
I work with adults and couples who are experiencing conflict, emotional distance, or patterns in their relationships that feel difficult to change. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of misunderstanding, disconnection, or stress that affects their ability to feel close and secure in their relationships. In our work together, we focus on understanding these patterns beneath the surface and creating new ways of communicating, repairing, and connecting. My approach is attachment-based and relational, integrating EFT and the Gottman Method.
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?
I am here to assist your journey through your life pathways. I am open minded cognitive behavioral therapist. I approach with a whole life person view and be there for YOU, my client requesting my aid and assist. ...Perdonme...Hola, mi Espanol is primero acerca de estudiente del escuela primero de los cinco o seis clase o grado. Yo soy mujer profesion de salud de mental, por ayudantente por su espiritu, corazon y su salud de mental. Vaya Con Dios. Tina R.Dodson, LPC, profesion de salud mental
I am here to assist your journey through your life pathways. I am open minded cognitive behavioral therapist. I approach with a whole life person view and be there for YOU, my client requesting my aid and assist. ...Perdonme...Hola, mi Espanol is primero acerca de estudiente del escuela primero de los cinco o seis clase o grado. Yo soy mujer profesion de salud de mental, por ayudantente por su espiritu, corazon y su salud de mental. Vaya Con Dios. Tina R.Dodson, LPC, profesion de salud mental
I am currently accepting new clients (individuals, families, couples, CNM) on Tuesdays from 11:00 - 8:00, online and in person, and on Thursdays from 3:00 - 7:00, online only.
My ideal client is a person finding themself monitoring other people's feelings, worrying they may be 'too much' or feeling like they don't know what they're doing with their life. They want to reconnect with their true self, live confidently, curiously and compassionately.
I am currently accepting new clients (individuals, families, couples, CNM) on Tuesdays from 11:00 - 8:00, online and in person, and on Thursdays from 3:00 - 7:00, online only.
My ideal client is a person finding themself monitoring other people's feelings, worrying they may be 'too much' or feeling like they don't know what they're doing with their life. They want to reconnect with their true self, live confidently, curiously and compassionately.
See more therapy options for Kansas City
Nearby Polyamory & ENM Therapists Searches for Kansas City
See More Polyamory & ENM Therapists Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specializing in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialize in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counseling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counseling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.