Therapists in Kansas City, KS
Patrick Powers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kansas City, KS 66101 (Online Only)
I specialize in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, especially when the themes of intrusive thoughts are of a taboo and/or sexual nature. Feel terrified by thoughts of hurting people, accidentally or on purpose? Sexual crimes? Sexual orientation? Incest? Sacrilege? I can help. I promise, I don't judge and I understand what your OCD has been putting you through.
I specialize in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, especially when the themes of intrusive thoughts are of a taboo and/or sexual nature. Feel terrified by thoughts of hurting people, accidentally or on purpose? Sexual crimes? Sexual orientation? Incest? Sacrilege? I can help. I promise, I don't judge and I understand what your OCD has been putting you through.
Jerald Payne, LSCSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66101
I work with individuals, couples and families on such issues as relationship issues, problem solving, conflict resolution, communication enhancement, anger management, drug/alcohol abuse and addiction. Many clients present with depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, childhood disorders such as conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, etc. I work with adults and couples on relationship/marital issues, domestic violence, etc. I work with clients who have experienced abuse, both sexual and physical. I assist parents with parent-child relational issues and behavior modification skill development. I also assist clients with anxiety disorders, grief/loss issues and struggles with adjusting to life circumstances.
I work with individuals, couples and families on such issues as relationship issues, problem solving, conflict resolution, communication enhancement, anger management, drug/alcohol abuse and addiction. Many clients present with depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, childhood disorders such as conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, etc. I work with adults and couples on relationship/marital issues, domestic violence, etc. I work with clients who have experienced abuse, both sexual and physical. I assist parents with parent-child relational issues and behavior modification skill development. I also assist clients with anxiety disorders, grief/loss issues and struggles with adjusting to life circumstances.
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Chuck Franks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Prairie Village, KS 66208
I work from a sexual health model which doesn't pathologize sexuality.
My clients find it empowering to not just talk about a problem but also to create ways of coping through learning new skills and allowing new perspectives. I help clients who want to be truly authentic. Sexuality and the pursuit of our sexual health is important as we strive to integrate our expression into our relationships. I help individuals incorporate their true selves into their relationships. My specialties are sexual problems, issues of sexual identity/orientation, consensual non-monogamy, out of control sexual behavior more commonly known as sex or porn addiction.
I work from a sexual health model which doesn't pathologize sexuality.
My clients find it empowering to not just talk about a problem but also to create ways of coping through learning new skills and allowing new perspectives. I help clients who want to be truly authentic. Sexuality and the pursuit of our sexual health is important as we strive to integrate our expression into our relationships. I help individuals incorporate their true selves into their relationships. My specialties are sexual problems, issues of sexual identity/orientation, consensual non-monogamy, out of control sexual behavior more commonly known as sex or porn addiction.
Andrew Sherwood Ph.D. - Jungian Analyst - LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66208
Waitlist for new clients
I typically work with adults (over 45 and often older folks above the age of 60) of various races & ethnicities, genders & sexualities, religions & spiritualities. All are welcome. Jungian analysis is a journey of profound self-discovery. It may be that the depths of the psyche ask for a different life experience! Symptoms like depression, anxiety, relationship / sexuality issues can begin the exploration of what a more meaningful & interesting life might look like. Note: This type of therapy is not a 'quick fix' process. As of May 2024, I have a short waiting list.
I typically work with adults (over 45 and often older folks above the age of 60) of various races & ethnicities, genders & sexualities, religions & spiritualities. All are welcome. Jungian analysis is a journey of profound self-discovery. It may be that the depths of the psyche ask for a different life experience! Symptoms like depression, anxiety, relationship / sexuality issues can begin the exploration of what a more meaningful & interesting life might look like. Note: This type of therapy is not a 'quick fix' process. As of May 2024, I have a short waiting list.
Tyler Sharpe
LCPC, NCC, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66205
Did you know that it’s ok, not to be ok? Before you can heal, change and transform yourself, you must accept where you are and what you feel right now. Being confronted with obstacles and stressors in life can be confusing and challenging, but you do not have to tackle them alone. If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken the first, and hardest step; reaching out for help. No matter what struggles you may be facing, always remember, the comeback is stronger than the setback. As a Licensed Psychotherapist, with an educational background in Behavioral Neuroscience & Clinical Psychology; I will help you better understand - YOU!
Did you know that it’s ok, not to be ok? Before you can heal, change and transform yourself, you must accept where you are and what you feel right now. Being confronted with obstacles and stressors in life can be confusing and challenging, but you do not have to tackle them alone. If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken the first, and hardest step; reaching out for help. No matter what struggles you may be facing, always remember, the comeback is stronger than the setback. As a Licensed Psychotherapist, with an educational background in Behavioral Neuroscience & Clinical Psychology; I will help you better understand - YOU!
Paul R Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shawnee, KS 66216
Life can feel relentless. You might be grappling with intrusive thoughts, finding it challenging to place trust in others or in your own judgment. It's possible you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage everyday responsibilities. In your relationship, you may sense strains characterized by criticism, defensiveness, or even contempt. You might be among the many adults grappling with establishing healthy boundaries with loved ones, including adolescent or adult children. Whatever your circumstances, I am committed to providing you with the individual attention and care you deserve.
Life can feel relentless. You might be grappling with intrusive thoughts, finding it challenging to place trust in others or in your own judgment. It's possible you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage everyday responsibilities. In your relationship, you may sense strains characterized by criticism, defensiveness, or even contempt. You might be among the many adults grappling with establishing healthy boundaries with loved ones, including adolescent or adult children. Whatever your circumstances, I am committed to providing you with the individual attention and care you deserve.
Ryan Allison
MA, PsyA
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66202
A Nationally-Certified Psychoanalyst, I have been in the private practice of individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy and psychoanalysis for the past 12 years. I have worked with a wide range of issues and have successfully treated a wide range of problems. These include (to name a few) depression, anxiety, eating disorders,problems of life, couples and group therapy, recovering from divorce or separation, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual dysfunction.
In addition to my clinical work, I am also a Professor, and serve as Secretary of the local division (39) of the American Psychological Association (KCAPP).
A Nationally-Certified Psychoanalyst, I have been in the private practice of individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy and psychoanalysis for the past 12 years. I have worked with a wide range of issues and have successfully treated a wide range of problems. These include (to name a few) depression, anxiety, eating disorders,problems of life, couples and group therapy, recovering from divorce or separation, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual dysfunction.
In addition to my clinical work, I am also a Professor, and serve as Secretary of the local division (39) of the American Psychological Association (KCAPP).
Phillip Klever
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66208
All people have strengths and challenges. Therapy is a process of using those strengths and resources to address problems people face. I'm interested in understanding you and helping you develop a plan to work with your problems and to build on your strengths.
All people have strengths and challenges. Therapy is a process of using those strengths and resources to address problems people face. I'm interested in understanding you and helping you develop a plan to work with your problems and to build on your strengths.
Online Therapists
Bruce Johnson
Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, MS, LCP, NCPsych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Three decades of experience helping couples and individuals overcome problems and begin to thrive again. I work with individuals and couples struggling with everything from Sexual Secrets to Breaches in Trust such as Infidelity, Resentments, Lies, Sex, Kinks, Non-traditional Relationships, Mixed Orientation Relationships, ENM, Lifestyle, Bi+ topics, and the myriad of challenges that we all face. They don't have to be road blocks, it's what we do with them and how we use them to learn and grow to become a better partner and ally to each other and ourselves. See the link to the left for our website for more info.
Three decades of experience helping couples and individuals overcome problems and begin to thrive again. I work with individuals and couples struggling with everything from Sexual Secrets to Breaches in Trust such as Infidelity, Resentments, Lies, Sex, Kinks, Non-traditional Relationships, Mixed Orientation Relationships, ENM, Lifestyle, Bi+ topics, and the myriad of challenges that we all face. They don't have to be road blocks, it's what we do with them and how we use them to learn and grow to become a better partner and ally to each other and ourselves. See the link to the left for our website for more info.
Wes Crenshaw
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lawrence, KS 66049
Therapy is about making a personal connection for change. Over 30 years as a family psychologist I've logged some 31,000 hours face-to-face with teens, young adults, couples and families on issues ranging from life adjustment to major psychological disorders. I am a certified sex therapist (AASECT) and Board Certified in Couples and Family Psychology (ABPP). I'm equally comfortable with straight and LGBTQ clients. Please check my website for further details on my training, experience, books and scope of practice.
Therapy is about making a personal connection for change. Over 30 years as a family psychologist I've logged some 31,000 hours face-to-face with teens, young adults, couples and families on issues ranging from life adjustment to major psychological disorders. I am a certified sex therapist (AASECT) and Board Certified in Couples and Family Psychology (ABPP). I'm equally comfortable with straight and LGBTQ clients. Please check my website for further details on my training, experience, books and scope of practice.
Colby Bruner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210 (Online Only)
It can feel very nerve-wracking to think about starting therapy and overwhelming in trying to find the right therapist. Truly, the hardest step in this journey is taking that first step by reaching out. My passion is in helping you lift the burden you’ve been carrying and identifying ways of bettering your relationship with yourself and others in your life. Many people struggle with feeling like in order to be strong they need to push through and avoid the hurt they’ve been carrying, and that shows up in detrimental ways in their relationships and in their careers.
It can feel very nerve-wracking to think about starting therapy and overwhelming in trying to find the right therapist. Truly, the hardest step in this journey is taking that first step by reaching out. My passion is in helping you lift the burden you’ve been carrying and identifying ways of bettering your relationship with yourself and others in your life. Many people struggle with feeling like in order to be strong they need to push through and avoid the hurt they’ve been carrying, and that shows up in detrimental ways in their relationships and in their careers.
Benjamin J Lyons
Counselor, MACG, MAEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66223 (Online Only)
Most of my clients have known something is off for a long time. Perhaps it's a persistent challenge to finish projects, a tendency to double-book yourself, or an inability to read a room. Maybe it's the sense that you're working a lot harder than the people around you to make the same progress. What recent research tells us is that ADHD and Autism are as much as 300% more common than we previously believed. That means a lot of folx have been missed, esp. women, AFAB, tans, NB, and POC folx. My work is centered on helping folx identify what's "off" and what we can do about it to support wellness and quality of life.
Most of my clients have known something is off for a long time. Perhaps it's a persistent challenge to finish projects, a tendency to double-book yourself, or an inability to read a room. Maybe it's the sense that you're working a lot harder than the people around you to make the same progress. What recent research tells us is that ADHD and Autism are as much as 300% more common than we previously believed. That means a lot of folx have been missed, esp. women, AFAB, tans, NB, and POC folx. My work is centered on helping folx identify what's "off" and what we can do about it to support wellness and quality of life.
Richard Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, RN, MS
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Leavenworth, KS 66048
I will not take sides. There isn't something wrong with you. You are not weak for seeking counseling. This practice focuses on partner relational problems, sexual intimacy, parenting, step-parenting, career, depression/anxiety, spiritual distress, anger management, grief/loss, and family/individual management of severe mental and medical diagnoses.
I will not take sides. There isn't something wrong with you. You are not weak for seeking counseling. This practice focuses on partner relational problems, sexual intimacy, parenting, step-parenting, career, depression/anxiety, spiritual distress, anger management, grief/loss, and family/individual management of severe mental and medical diagnoses.
Anthony Puryear
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olathe, KS 66061
Through my personal and professional experiences I am equipped to see each individual, family, or couple differently than any other therapist. There is no judgment, no condemnation, and no reason to continue to deal with your situation alone. Regardless of what you are going through or what your needs are, I believe that I can help provide hope, growth, and peace. I never want the lack finances to get in the way of therapy, so please don't hesitate to contact me to see if something can be worked out to fit your needs.
Through my personal and professional experiences I am equipped to see each individual, family, or couple differently than any other therapist. There is no judgment, no condemnation, and no reason to continue to deal with your situation alone. Regardless of what you are going through or what your needs are, I believe that I can help provide hope, growth, and peace. I never want the lack finances to get in the way of therapy, so please don't hesitate to contact me to see if something can be worked out to fit your needs.
Kevin B Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
I specialize in a few types of clients - Couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals that live under a constant state of frustration in life. As someone who has lived and survived all of these scenarios personally, I've have a ton of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you are picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics, or struggling to escape the things that beat you down, I am honored to pull up a chair and begin sorting through the mess in your first session.
I specialize in a few types of clients - Couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals that live under a constant state of frustration in life. As someone who has lived and survived all of these scenarios personally, I've have a ton of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you are picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics, or struggling to escape the things that beat you down, I am honored to pull up a chair and begin sorting through the mess in your first session.
Joshua J. Reese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Lawrence, KS 66044
I specialize in coaching through a strength based lens incorporating perseverance and vulnerability. I work extensively with the millennial population offering a unique coaching perspective steeped in managing anxiety. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with a focus on anxiety and perfectionism. In addition, he is trained Anxiety Exposure (AE) treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Behavior Activation Treatment for Depression (BAT-D).
I specialize in coaching through a strength based lens incorporating perseverance and vulnerability. I work extensively with the millennial population offering a unique coaching perspective steeped in managing anxiety. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with a focus on anxiety and perfectionism. In addition, he is trained Anxiety Exposure (AE) treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Behavior Activation Treatment for Depression (BAT-D).
Fred Mayfield
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.
I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.
Dr. Ken Morris
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LCAC, CSACII
Verified Verified
Olathe, KS 66062
Dr. Ken Morris is a state licensed professional counselor with 30 years of experience. He has a passion for working with people that struggle with marital and relationship, substance abuse, mood, and trauma issues. Dr. Morris works with teenagers and adults and offers individual as well as group counseling using traditional and highly effective holistic modes of therapy. You will find Dr. Ken very relational and the office environment very welcoming and comfortable. You can initiate an appointment by calling Dr. Morris at 913-636-5657
Dr. Ken Morris is a state licensed professional counselor with 30 years of experience. He has a passion for working with people that struggle with marital and relationship, substance abuse, mood, and trauma issues. Dr. Morris works with teenagers and adults and offers individual as well as group counseling using traditional and highly effective holistic modes of therapy. You will find Dr. Ken very relational and the office environment very welcoming and comfortable. You can initiate an appointment by calling Dr. Morris at 913-636-5657
Ben Taussig
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
Life can often feel overwhelming. At times that feeling seems to be more than we can handle on our own. These times can be really difficult to navigate alone. When relationships that we count on fall apart, emotions get out of control, and our strategies for just feeling okay seem to do us more harm than good, reaching out to someone for help can be a powerful first step in getting things back in balance.
Life can often feel overwhelming. At times that feeling seems to be more than we can handle on our own. These times can be really difficult to navigate alone. When relationships that we count on fall apart, emotions get out of control, and our strategies for just feeling okay seem to do us more harm than good, reaching out to someone for help can be a powerful first step in getting things back in balance.
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Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.