Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Kansas City, KS
I offer services that address all sorts of issues, distresses and disorders, focusing on trauma processing and recovery as a treatment approach, targeting precipitating events, memories, and triggers impacting our thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Through the use of evidenced based research in cognitive behavioral therapy, my counseling services seek to collaborate with you in not only identifying the problems disturbing your quality of life – but also fortifying you with tools and skills that strengthen your self awareness, self esteem, and ability to self actualize.
I offer services that address all sorts of issues, distresses and disorders, focusing on trauma processing and recovery as a treatment approach, targeting precipitating events, memories, and triggers impacting our thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Through the use of evidenced based research in cognitive behavioral therapy, my counseling services seek to collaborate with you in not only identifying the problems disturbing your quality of life – but also fortifying you with tools and skills that strengthen your self awareness, self esteem, and ability to self actualize.
I'm open, honest, authentic, excited, always on your side and have a deep faith that prevails-I believe all humans, no matter their experience or trauma, have the ability to heal-and there are lots of ways to heal!
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.
I'm open, honest, authentic, excited, always on your side and have a deep faith that prevails-I believe all humans, no matter their experience or trauma, have the ability to heal-and there are lots of ways to heal!
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.
I have been practicing since 2013 and my areas of specialty are Trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety.
Hi there! I am so incredibly grateful that you are reaching out for help. Let's be honest it is not always easy to show vulnerabilities and issues that have us struggling. Here you are doing what is hard, so for that you are to be commended. Whether it is abuse you have experienced or are experiencing, memories of the past now coming up, perhaps grief over loss or anxiety, something is hindering you from living a vibrant life. Let's work through that together and create a life worth living.
I have been practicing since 2013 and my areas of specialty are Trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety.
Hi there! I am so incredibly grateful that you are reaching out for help. Let's be honest it is not always easy to show vulnerabilities and issues that have us struggling. Here you are doing what is hard, so for that you are to be commended. Whether it is abuse you have experienced or are experiencing, memories of the past now coming up, perhaps grief over loss or anxiety, something is hindering you from living a vibrant life. Let's work through that together and create a life worth living.
My areas of expertise include addressing anxiety, depression, work-related issues, racial trauma, acculturation challenges, bicultural identity development, and communication issues.
I aim to establish a collaborative and secure relationship to work with you to identify and deconstruct the narratives that may contribute to your current challenges. Additionally, I empower individuals to reconstruct their narratives to emphasize their inherent strengths, resilience, and authenticity.
My areas of expertise include addressing anxiety, depression, work-related issues, racial trauma, acculturation challenges, bicultural identity development, and communication issues.
I aim to establish a collaborative and secure relationship to work with you to identify and deconstruct the narratives that may contribute to your current challenges. Additionally, I empower individuals to reconstruct their narratives to emphasize their inherent strengths, resilience, and authenticity.
" 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.
I pride myself in drawing from your strengths and unique lived experiences. Together, we'll explore unhelpful thought patterns, underlying emotions, and behaviors that might hold you back. I specialize in processing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger management, and developing (or rebuilding) self-esteem.
" 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.
I pride myself in drawing from your strengths and unique lived experiences. Together, we'll explore unhelpful thought patterns, underlying emotions, and behaviors that might hold you back. I specialize in processing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger management, and developing (or rebuilding) self-esteem.
I have 20 years experience working with people who are facing grief, loss, trauma and navigating life transitions big and small.
I am trained in EMDR, I love helping people in this way, and in narrative therapy- helping people to reframe their stories, and come up with strategies to live better and heal pain.
I have 20 years experience working with people who are facing grief, loss, trauma and navigating life transitions big and small.
I am trained in EMDR, I love helping people in this way, and in narrative therapy- helping people to reframe their stories, and come up with strategies to live better and heal pain.
Are you or someone you love suffering from depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, PTSD or any form of Trauma?
Core Life Therapy assists clients with overcoming barriers to treatment. You will be provided a confidential, judgment free space where you can explore life's challenges with professional support. A wide range of treatment modalities can be utilized to assist clients with managing their mental health.
Are you or someone you love suffering from depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, PTSD or any form of Trauma?
Core Life Therapy assists clients with overcoming barriers to treatment. You will be provided a confidential, judgment free space where you can explore life's challenges with professional support. A wide range of treatment modalities can be utilized to assist clients with managing their mental health.
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.
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Kansas, which is the industry way of saying, “I am a therapist”. My training is to help sort through the ways of the brain. The emotions, sensations, thoughts, memories, feelings, and instincts. I work with clients using theories which sound like tests you take to get into college - ACT, DBT, CBT.
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.
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Kansas, which is the industry way of saying, “I am a therapist”. My training is to help sort through the ways of the brain. The emotions, sensations, thoughts, memories, feelings, and instincts. I work with clients using theories which sound like tests you take to get into college - ACT, DBT, CBT.
I specialize in grief and loss, end of life concerns, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and psychosocial oncology.
I utilize an integrative approach to therapy that centers on the therapeutic relationship and the unique needs of my clients. In my practice, I draw primarily from existential/humanistic models, Jungian depth psychology, attachment theory, & multicultural models of therapy. I also utilize play therapy, sand tray therapy, and cognitive and behavioral models.
I specialize in grief and loss, end of life concerns, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and psychosocial oncology.
I utilize an integrative approach to therapy that centers on the therapeutic relationship and the unique needs of my clients. In my practice, I draw primarily from existential/humanistic models, Jungian depth psychology, attachment theory, & multicultural models of therapy. I also utilize play therapy, sand tray therapy, and cognitive and behavioral models.
I am an LPC (MO) and LCPC (KS) who specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, military and first responder trauma, and LGBTQIA-related issues.
Life can oftentimes be confusing and difficult, so as a therapist it is my job to offer support, knowledge, and skills to help process through self-doubt, trauma, and cognitive distortions that have often been ingrained from our childhood experiences.
I am an LPC (MO) and LCPC (KS) who specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, military and first responder trauma, and LGBTQIA-related issues.
Life can oftentimes be confusing and difficult, so as a therapist it is my job to offer support, knowledge, and skills to help process through self-doubt, trauma, and cognitive distortions that have often been ingrained from our childhood experiences.
I have worked with trauma, anxiety, ambivalence, family discord, and identity issues.
You may have wondered if healing was ever in your reach. You may find yourself stuck, questioning, doubting, or experiencing things you never have before. Maybe you never thought life can be different or that healing and freedom was here for you, your relationships and family. I am here to create a safe space where healing, freedom, choice, and exploration can be found. A space where who you are and how you are is embraced, affirmed, welcomed and celebrated. The unknown is often the scariest. However, what I have found is that journeying into the unknown lies the greatest freedom.
I have worked with trauma, anxiety, ambivalence, family discord, and identity issues.
You may have wondered if healing was ever in your reach. You may find yourself stuck, questioning, doubting, or experiencing things you never have before. Maybe you never thought life can be different or that healing and freedom was here for you, your relationships and family. I am here to create a safe space where healing, freedom, choice, and exploration can be found. A space where who you are and how you are is embraced, affirmed, welcomed and celebrated. The unknown is often the scariest. However, what I have found is that journeying into the unknown lies the greatest freedom.
I specialize in complex trauma.
I firmly believe that those who make the most impact are often those who have walked a similar path themselves. Clients often say that they haven't felt understood or even understand theirselves. It took me a long time to shift from a place of misunderstood toward a place of confidence. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, creativity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. People in today's society need someone they can trust. I'm a stranger. You shouldn't trust me. Know I will work to earn that trust from you. Because the relationship between a client and therapist needs to be solid to make great work happen.
I specialize in complex trauma.
I firmly believe that those who make the most impact are often those who have walked a similar path themselves. Clients often say that they haven't felt understood or even understand theirselves. It took me a long time to shift from a place of misunderstood toward a place of confidence. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, creativity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. People in today's society need someone they can trust. I'm a stranger. You shouldn't trust me. Know I will work to earn that trust from you. Because the relationship between a client and therapist needs to be solid to make great work happen.
Why I want you to know this is that it has given me a breadth of experience working with people who have gone through unimaginable trauma and life situations.
Hi I'm Tyler!
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want to live? You don’t have to face this alone. As a highly trained and experienced therapist, I work with individuals to navigate the challenges of life and cultivate a meaningful, values-driven existence. Whether you are struggling with the anxiety of sudden life adjustments, difficulty at work, with relationships, or struggling to figure out how to live a life that's consistent with your values despite symptoms you may be experiencing; I will help guide you.
Why I want you to know this is that it has given me a breadth of experience working with people who have gone through unimaginable trauma and life situations.
Hi I'm Tyler!
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want to live? You don’t have to face this alone. As a highly trained and experienced therapist, I work with individuals to navigate the challenges of life and cultivate a meaningful, values-driven existence. Whether you are struggling with the anxiety of sudden life adjustments, difficulty at work, with relationships, or struggling to figure out how to live a life that's consistent with your values despite symptoms you may be experiencing; I will help guide you.
I specialize in helping adults, couples, and children especially as it relates to trauma.
Change takes courage. I understand the courage it takes to reach out and ask for support when we feel our most stuck. As your therapist, I will remain fully dedicated to strengthening the resiliency needed within to reclaim yourself through connection, self-compassion, and self-love.
I specialize in helping adults, couples, and children especially as it relates to trauma.
Change takes courage. I understand the courage it takes to reach out and ask for support when we feel our most stuck. As your therapist, I will remain fully dedicated to strengthening the resiliency needed within to reclaim yourself through connection, self-compassion, and self-love.
and older who may be experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and various other mental health or life challenges.
I am a graduate of the University of Kansas. I am a clinically licensed social worker in Kansas and Missouri. I have over 20 years of experience working in the helping profession. My approach to therapy is eclectic, but primarily person-centered, humanistic, and CBT. I provide an environment that is safe, nonjudgemental, compassionate, and caring.
and older who may be experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and various other mental health or life challenges.
I am a graduate of the University of Kansas. I am a clinically licensed social worker in Kansas and Missouri. I have over 20 years of experience working in the helping profession. My approach to therapy is eclectic, but primarily person-centered, humanistic, and CBT. I provide an environment that is safe, nonjudgemental, compassionate, and caring.
I work with clients who want to change unhealthy relationship patterns like co-dependency, explore their identity, manage anxiety/stress, and recover from trauma or domestic violence
Anxiety, depression, hurt from relationships, and current stressors can make day-to-day life feel like quicksand. You're unable to move forward to the life and freedom you want no matter how hard you try. You may feel confused and overwhelmed, not knowing what will help or where to start. Or maybe you have some ideas of what needs to change, but can't understand why you can't make it happen. Sometimes all we need are the right tools and someone who listens with caring and empathy to help us really move forward in a lasting way.
I work with clients who want to change unhealthy relationship patterns like co-dependency, explore their identity, manage anxiety/stress, and recover from trauma or domestic violence
Anxiety, depression, hurt from relationships, and current stressors can make day-to-day life feel like quicksand. You're unable to move forward to the life and freedom you want no matter how hard you try. You may feel confused and overwhelmed, not knowing what will help or where to start. Or maybe you have some ideas of what needs to change, but can't understand why you can't make it happen. Sometimes all we need are the right tools and someone who listens with caring and empathy to help us really move forward in a lasting way.
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
I have spent almost a decade working with various populations in the community from various backgrounds, ages, socio-economic statuses, gender-variant, and culturally diverse clients, helping them recognize and reveal their best selves through a variety of evidence-based practices tailored to their specific needs. Through my years of experience not only as a practitioner but as a leader in the community, I have learned various techniques to support people in an empathetic but also challenging way to move forward in their lives to find peace of mind, happiness
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
I have spent almost a decade working with various populations in the community from various backgrounds, ages, socio-economic statuses, gender-variant, and culturally diverse clients, helping them recognize and reveal their best selves through a variety of evidence-based practices tailored to their specific needs. Through my years of experience not only as a practitioner but as a leader in the community, I have learned various techniques to support people in an empathetic but also challenging way to move forward in their lives to find peace of mind, happiness
I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, abuse, PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life stressors, AD/HD, and dissociation.
With your permission, we will explore how past wounds can shape the present, which can allow you to understand yourself more fully. Ultimately, my hope for you is that you would experience what it’s like to be free from shame, guilt, and trauma. All individuals have the capacity to heal. You may feel stuck or hopeless, allow me to walk alongside you.
I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, abuse, PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life stressors, AD/HD, and dissociation.
With your permission, we will explore how past wounds can shape the present, which can allow you to understand yourself more fully. Ultimately, my hope for you is that you would experience what it’s like to be free from shame, guilt, and trauma. All individuals have the capacity to heal. You may feel stuck or hopeless, allow me to walk alongside you.
I specialize in Trauma, Healing, Race, Identity, and Hope.
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 an Activist, and the majority of the work that I do is Identity work. This is about meeting you where you're at, and I'm here for it.
I specialize in Trauma, Healing, Race, Identity, and Hope.
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 an Activist, and the majority of the work that I do is Identity work. This is about meeting you where you're at, and I'm here for it.
I combine processing and effective techniques to manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, interpersonal relationships, and LGBTQ+ related issues.
Have you ever found yourself wondering why you do or think the things you do? Do you struggle in relationships and don't know what is the problem? It can be stressful trying to figure out who you are and it can be painful struggling in relationships with people in your life. We learn ways of existing in the world from our past experiences and environment. Unfortunately, we adopt behaviors from long ago that no longer serve us in a desirable way. This can lead to confusion and disappointment. My job is to help you be the comprehensive self that you want to be and to live a more satisfying life.
I combine processing and effective techniques to manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, interpersonal relationships, and LGBTQ+ related issues.
Have you ever found yourself wondering why you do or think the things you do? Do you struggle in relationships and don't know what is the problem? It can be stressful trying to figure out who you are and it can be painful struggling in relationships with people in your life. We learn ways of existing in the world from our past experiences and environment. Unfortunately, we adopt behaviors from long ago that no longer serve us in a desirable way. This can lead to confusion and disappointment. My job is to help you be the comprehensive self that you want to be and to live a more satisfying life.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.