Psychoanalytic Therapists in Kansas City, KS
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.
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.
Lauren Glass is a LSCSW in Kansas & LCSW in Missouri with over 10 years of clinical therapy experience working with individuals & groups, from adolescents & adults to older adults, working through trauma, crisis management, safety planning, domestic violence, adjustment to life events, grief, anxiety, depression, mood struggles, couples, relationship, parenting & other family issues. Lauren’s goal is to provide a warm, safe, inviting, confidential space to notice where clients feel stuck & work on creating a lasting path forward with accessible tools & techniques to help them feel more balanced, empowered & regulated.
Lauren Glass is a LSCSW in Kansas & LCSW in Missouri with over 10 years of clinical therapy experience working with individuals & groups, from adolescents & adults to older adults, working through trauma, crisis management, safety planning, domestic violence, adjustment to life events, grief, anxiety, depression, mood struggles, couples, relationship, parenting & other family issues. Lauren’s goal is to provide a warm, safe, inviting, confidential space to notice where clients feel stuck & work on creating a lasting path forward with accessible tools & techniques to help them feel more balanced, empowered & regulated.
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.
Life can be messy at times. We can get overwhelmed by everyday events, unexpected surprises-both good and not so good- and the expectations of others around us. In some cases, we're still dealing with the past and can't even begin to solve today's issues.
Life can be messy at times. We can get overwhelmed by everyday events, unexpected surprises-both good and not so good- and the expectations of others around us. In some cases, we're still dealing with the past and can't even begin to solve today's issues.
When emotional pain interrupt's your life it can be both paralyzing and debilitating affecting your daily life and routine. When this happen's it can feel as if your whole world has came to an screeching halt, and that is because it has. You may be experiencing thoughts dominated by loss coupled with poor concentration, tearful spells, and confusion about your future. Maybe you're feeling depressed or discouraged by a variety of life's interruption's. Whatever kind of pain and emotional discomfort that you are feeling, I care and I want to help you heal and move forward.
When emotional pain interrupt's your life it can be both paralyzing and debilitating affecting your daily life and routine. When this happen's it can feel as if your whole world has came to an screeching halt, and that is because it has. You may be experiencing thoughts dominated by loss coupled with poor concentration, tearful spells, and confusion about your future. Maybe you're feeling depressed or discouraged by a variety of life's interruption's. Whatever kind of pain and emotional discomfort that you are feeling, I care and I want to help you heal and move forward.
What does it mean to feel safety and connection? As individuals we strive to have our social, emotional, and physical needs met. We strive to advocate for equity with ourselves, friends, families, and societal systems. The journey towards safety and connection can be overwhelming, tiresome, and different for each person. Have you ever pondered questions like… where do I start? When was a time I felt safety and connection? Do I feel whole? If you have asked yourself or other’s the above question, you might be ready to start to find those answers for yourself.
What does it mean to feel safety and connection? As individuals we strive to have our social, emotional, and physical needs met. We strive to advocate for equity with ourselves, friends, families, and societal systems. The journey towards safety and connection can be overwhelming, tiresome, and different for each person. Have you ever pondered questions like… where do I start? When was a time I felt safety and connection? Do I feel whole? If you have asked yourself or other’s the above question, you might be ready to start to find those answers for yourself.
Levin Manabat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LISW-CP, CSW-PIP
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, sex therapy, and financial well-being. Using a trauma-focused lens and decolonized practices, I integrate Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Approach, Somatic Techniques, and evidence-based modalities like CBT, TF-ACT, and SFT. In sex therapy, we’ll address concerns like communication, intimacy, desire, sexual diversity, kink, and sexual anxiety. As a financial social worker, I help clients manage financial anxiety, impulsive spending, and build healthier money relationships. For more info about me, visit me at: manabatllc.clientsecure.me
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, sex therapy, and financial well-being. Using a trauma-focused lens and decolonized practices, I integrate Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Approach, Somatic Techniques, and evidence-based modalities like CBT, TF-ACT, and SFT. In sex therapy, we’ll address concerns like communication, intimacy, desire, sexual diversity, kink, and sexual anxiety. As a financial social worker, I help clients manage financial anxiety, impulsive spending, and build healthier money relationships. For more info about me, visit me at: manabatllc.clientsecure.me
I have a genuine passion for supporting individuals in their personal journeys. I firmly believe that everyone possesses an innate inner strength that empowers them to overcome life's challenges. My main objective is to help clients rediscover this inner strength while guiding them toward growth and healing within a safe and nurturing environment. My services include counseling for adolescents and adults in Kansas and Missouri and Life Coaching available to the 50 states in USA. You can find further information on these services by visiting my website traumaandbalance
I have a genuine passion for supporting individuals in their personal journeys. I firmly believe that everyone possesses an innate inner strength that empowers them to overcome life's challenges. My main objective is to help clients rediscover this inner strength while guiding them toward growth and healing within a safe and nurturing environment. My services include counseling for adolescents and adults in Kansas and Missouri and Life Coaching available to the 50 states in USA. You can find further information on these services by visiting my website traumaandbalance
I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues, bipolar, as well as substance use disorders. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. I want my clients to feel safe and valued. I provide quality services at a reasonable price on a virtual platform from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I am licensed to provide services in both Missouri and Kansas. I am also certified to provide substance use counseling throughout the United States.
I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues, bipolar, as well as substance use disorders. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. I want my clients to feel safe and valued. I provide quality services at a reasonable price on a virtual platform from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I am licensed to provide services in both Missouri and Kansas. I am also certified to provide substance use counseling throughout the United States.
Hi there, I'm Kelly. I look forward to meeting you wherever you are in your life journey. Our life journey can at times feel like an endless mountain climb. Sometimes we fail to see the beauty in the climb due to the overwhelming extra weight in our backpacks.
Are you worried about your ability to keep meaningful relationships? Do you want to learn how to put up boundaries? Are you trying to juggle a new relationship? Are the joys and stress of becoming a new parent feeling too overwhelming? Are you concerned if people will like you if they knew the real you?
Hi there, I'm Kelly. I look forward to meeting you wherever you are in your life journey. Our life journey can at times feel like an endless mountain climb. Sometimes we fail to see the beauty in the climb due to the overwhelming extra weight in our backpacks.
Are you worried about your ability to keep meaningful relationships? Do you want to learn how to put up boundaries? Are you trying to juggle a new relationship? Are the joys and stress of becoming a new parent feeling too overwhelming? Are you concerned if people will like you if they knew the real you?
At Manna Mental Health, I combine evidence-based therapy with spa-inspired wellness in a serene Scandinavian setting. Inspired by manna—symbolizing sustenance and the Swedish Dala horse—symbolizing resilience and strength, my approach nurtures mind, body, and spirit for a balanced, thriving life. I believe mental health care should be a whole-person experience, balancing modern therapeutic methods with a nurturing environment. Grounded in Scandinavian principles like "lagom" (balance) and "hygge" (comfort), I created a tranquil space where you can recharge and reconnect.
At Manna Mental Health, I combine evidence-based therapy with spa-inspired wellness in a serene Scandinavian setting. Inspired by manna—symbolizing sustenance and the Swedish Dala horse—symbolizing resilience and strength, my approach nurtures mind, body, and spirit for a balanced, thriving life. I believe mental health care should be a whole-person experience, balancing modern therapeutic methods with a nurturing environment. Grounded in Scandinavian principles like "lagom" (balance) and "hygge" (comfort), I created a tranquil space where you can recharge and reconnect.
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I work with clients using a psychoanalytic approach.
I love working with people who are ready to understand their emotions and to engage in a process of growth and healing. My clients often feel that the ways that they have been coping are no longer working and they are ready to try something new. Whether they are struggling with anxiety, depression, or interpersonal conflicts within their support system, I assist them with taking a deeper dive into examining the underlying sources of their discomfort.
I work with clients using a psychoanalytic approach.
I love working with people who are ready to understand their emotions and to engage in a process of growth and healing. My clients often feel that the ways that they have been coping are no longer working and they are ready to try something new. Whether they are struggling with anxiety, depression, or interpersonal conflicts within their support system, I assist them with taking a deeper dive into examining the underlying sources of their discomfort.
Claire Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66209
Waitlist for new clients
She has been the recipient of a two year Fellowship with The Greater Kansas City Psychoanalytic Institute in 2019-2021.
Since 2015 Claire has been in private practice as a clinical therapist providing therapy to children (6 and up), adolescents, and adults of all ages. Her open nature and style of communication provide a dynamic in the therapist/client relationship which is often most important. Claire's clinical experience includes working with obstacles in life such as PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, attachment-based concerns, ADHD, stress, grief & loss, and difficulties that accompany developmental diagnoses such as autism which can affect entire families.
She has been the recipient of a two year Fellowship with The Greater Kansas City Psychoanalytic Institute in 2019-2021.
Since 2015 Claire has been in private practice as a clinical therapist providing therapy to children (6 and up), adolescents, and adults of all ages. Her open nature and style of communication provide a dynamic in the therapist/client relationship which is often most important. Claire's clinical experience includes working with obstacles in life such as PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, attachment-based concerns, ADHD, stress, grief & loss, and difficulties that accompany developmental diagnoses such as autism which can affect entire families.
I use psychoanalytic theory and technique to facilitate connection, insight and change.
Sometimes your feelings don’t align with what you know to be true. You can function well but still feel aware of something off, confusing or wrong. You may feel troubled or unfulfilled and unable to fully articulate why that is. Even those who know why they want to start therapy often find that there’s more they were searching for. I think it takes time to work through the layers and find the language that fits. I see therapy more as healing and adapting than it is eliminating something bad. Sometimes your ways of making it through stop working as well. I think our work together is finding a new way.
I use psychoanalytic theory and technique to facilitate connection, insight and change.
Sometimes your feelings don’t align with what you know to be true. You can function well but still feel aware of something off, confusing or wrong. You may feel troubled or unfulfilled and unable to fully articulate why that is. Even those who know why they want to start therapy often find that there’s more they were searching for. I think it takes time to work through the layers and find the language that fits. I see therapy more as healing and adapting than it is eliminating something bad. Sometimes your ways of making it through stop working as well. I think our work together is finding a new way.
My extensive post-graduate training includes the completion of a four-year training program in Psychoanalysis at the Greater Kansas City Psychoanalytic Institute.
With over twenty years of experience, I offer compassionate care in treating problems that have been resistant to change. Through depth psychology, I help clients address issues such as loss, alienation, lack of intimacy, insecurity, feelings of emptiness, and the scars of prior traumatic experiences, all of which often lead to depression and anxiety. My expertise includes individual short- and long- term psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and couples counseling for adults of all ages.
My extensive post-graduate training includes the completion of a four-year training program in Psychoanalysis at the Greater Kansas City Psychoanalytic Institute.
With over twenty years of experience, I offer compassionate care in treating problems that have been resistant to change. Through depth psychology, I help clients address issues such as loss, alienation, lack of intimacy, insecurity, feelings of emptiness, and the scars of prior traumatic experiences, all of which often lead to depression and anxiety. My expertise includes individual short- and long- term psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and couples counseling for adults of all ages.
Psychoanalytic, relational, existential, with understanding of the relationship between mind and body.
I see individuals and couples in psychotherapy (adolescents, young adults, and adults) for a wide range of relationship and everyday struggles with feelings of anxiety, depression, and all life transitions. My goal is to help you understand yourself and assist you in finding thoughtful, emotional, and behavioral (taking action in new ways) solutions to your everyday problems. For a detailed description of my practice go to: www.triangle-psychotherapy.com/jerry-floersch.
Psychoanalytic, relational, existential, with understanding of the relationship between mind and body.
I see individuals and couples in psychotherapy (adolescents, young adults, and adults) for a wide range of relationship and everyday struggles with feelings of anxiety, depression, and all life transitions. My goal is to help you understand yourself and assist you in finding thoughtful, emotional, and behavioral (taking action in new ways) solutions to your everyday problems. For a detailed description of my practice go to: www.triangle-psychotherapy.com/jerry-floersch.
You'll find a sense of security and benefit from my training with the Greater Kansas City Psychoanalytic Institute, Kansas Bar Association for Certified Mediator and the Chicago Institute of Psychoanalysis.
Why, despite good intentions, do you repeat something that isn't good for you? How can you learn compassion for yourself and others - instead of judging or shaming? How can you think 'outside the box' and recognize your fear of risk? Psychotherapy provides a place to explore what needs to happen so you can feel mastery in life. I'll work with you to gain awareness and see alternatives.
You'll find a sense of security and benefit from my training with the Greater Kansas City Psychoanalytic Institute, Kansas Bar Association for Certified Mediator and the Chicago Institute of Psychoanalysis.
Why, despite good intentions, do you repeat something that isn't good for you? How can you learn compassion for yourself and others - instead of judging or shaming? How can you think 'outside the box' and recognize your fear of risk? Psychotherapy provides a place to explore what needs to happen so you can feel mastery in life. I'll work with you to gain awareness and see alternatives.
As a member of the Greater Kansas City Psychoanalytic Institute, I am committed to therapeutic and counseling best practices.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you want to find solutions leading to greater peace of mind and contentment? I provide you a compassionate, safe environment to speak freely about your unique situation. Although we can address together any life issue, my specialties include couples counseling, premarital preparation for marriage, caregiver stress, and grief therapy. I can also teach you mindfulness techniques to handle daily stress and bring clarity of thought. Tinnitus can be treated, too. Having studied world religions, I can help you use your religious and spiritual beliefs to facilitate your life journey, regardless of your path.
As a member of the Greater Kansas City Psychoanalytic Institute, I am committed to therapeutic and counseling best practices.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you want to find solutions leading to greater peace of mind and contentment? I provide you a compassionate, safe environment to speak freely about your unique situation. Although we can address together any life issue, my specialties include couples counseling, premarital preparation for marriage, caregiver stress, and grief therapy. I can also teach you mindfulness techniques to handle daily stress and bring clarity of thought. Tinnitus can be treated, too. Having studied world religions, I can help you use your religious and spiritual beliefs to facilitate your life journey, regardless of your path.
using both a Psychoanalytic approach (i.e. being curious with you about what happens between you and I in efforts to recognize unconscious emotional needs and try to help them and make sense of them) and a Somatic Experiencing approach (i.e. helping you tracking sensations, imagery, movements, emotions & meaning slowly to help express stuck fight, flight or freeze responses in the body).
Hello! I’m Aaron and I am passionate about helping you find greater expansiveness, security and joy in your life. I use Somatic Experiencing to help trauma heal, fight/flight/freeze responses to complete and to bring balance to your emotional life. I am also certified in psychoanalysis and trained to listen deeply and help bring awareness to the hidden patterns that represent important parts of you waiting to be heard and cared for.
using both a Psychoanalytic approach (i.e. being curious with you about what happens between you and I in efforts to recognize unconscious emotional needs and try to help them and make sense of them) and a Somatic Experiencing approach (i.e. helping you tracking sensations, imagery, movements, emotions & meaning slowly to help express stuck fight, flight or freeze responses in the body).
Hello! I’m Aaron and I am passionate about helping you find greater expansiveness, security and joy in your life. I use Somatic Experiencing to help trauma heal, fight/flight/freeze responses to complete and to bring balance to your emotional life. I am also certified in psychoanalysis and trained to listen deeply and help bring awareness to the hidden patterns that represent important parts of you waiting to be heard and cared for.
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Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.