Therapists in Leawood, KS

Whether you have experienced a major life loss, or despair is felt deep within, life can often demand more from us than we are able to handle on our own. As we do our best to keep moving forward, we may reach a point where we feel in over our heads. Overwhelmed by such feelings as chronic stress, anxiety, anger, isolation, disillusionment, low self-esteem, and depression, we become stuck in a state of emotional dysregulation that literally changes our ability to intuitively find our balance. We all have great wisdom within us, but at some point, we stopped listening.

I enjoy guiding you toward achieving YOUR goals. I take an active approach in therapy and often give worksheets and between session suggestions (homework) to help you further your progress between sessions. Being able to become unstuck from the past is often needed for present and future happiness. Traumas, depression, anxiety or psychosis are some of the painful challenges I commonly treat, which can become substantial barriers to anyone’s life contentment. When barriers are greatly reduced or removed, people are free to live their lives as they choose. To contact me please email, or leave a message w/ your name on my VM.

Do you wish your partner would change? If they would just listen to what you suggest, things would be better. Are you having memories about an incident that is still troubling you from the past? Are you riddled by pain and wonder how life can be better when your neck hurts all the time? Is stress keeping you from achieving what you really want in your life? Are you experiencing depression or anxiety. If so, I can assist you with how to be more the person you want to be in your marriage/relationship. Together we can explore ways to diminish troubling memories, decrease depression/anxiety and learn ways to decrease pain/stress.

Therapy is a process which affirms life and growth and a better version of ourselves. To be a therapist grants the privilege of aiding in that process. I am a seasoned therapist with a diverse clientele and very broad and deep clinical experience. I seek to join with clients in ways that are not only effective but which take into account the specific person or relationship,situation and need. I invite you to call if you would like to know more about my practice or schedule an appointment.

I help adults, couples, children, and adolescents transform their lives for the better through individual, couples, and family therapy. You are not alone, and don't have to carry life challenges by yourself. I help clients cultivate greater relationships with partners and children, and better relationships with themselves. I use a warm and engaging integrative approach to assist clients in building upon and optimizing their existing strengths.

Clinician/co-owner of Secure Counseling Clinic, Vanessa has lived in the KC area for 18+ years with her husband, four children, and dogs Nalu, Rontu, and Sven. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NCC), and a nationally Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC). She is also a KS board-approved clinical supervisor. Vanessa helps couples, as well as parents and their children, to form secure attachments with each other. She helps clients experiencing relationship difficulties and treats clients who are experiencing pain due to circumstances.

I’m dedicated to providing a space for safety, warmth, and justice to empower all individuals and families to function at their greatest potential. The path through emotional hardship can be challenging, but the only way is through. Imagine your emotions as tunnels. Are you stuck inside? My goal as your therapist would be to inch you, day by day, minute by minute, to the light. The path through will build character, strength, and knowledge that will support you through life’s future encounters. Even if you don’t feel it at the time, there is a way out; and that way will help you to become a new and improved you.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I especially enjoy working with children, teens, and couples facing a variety of issues. Life is a journey in which change is often the only constant. My job is to honor the journey you are on, and provide avenues for healing and hope both for you and your family. I believe that by working with individuals and families, healing and relational satisfaction can take place and change in relationships can occur.

Secure Counseling Clinic, LLC is for men, women, couples, and families, as well as special therapy treatments for children and teens. Clinicians are available for appointments daytimes and evenings, weekdays and Saturdays. Your board-certified, professional counselor will use training in neurological, psychological and emotional issues to help you in a quiet, confidential office. Located at College and Nall in Leawood, KS, near the Overland Park Convention Center and Town Center Plaza, we serve clients from all walks of life with a wide range of presenting issues. We believe that all human beings deserve to feel secure.

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.

I am a Licensed Master of Social Work with a license in both Missouri and Kansas. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and my master's of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis I have experience working with children and families in the child welfare system, sexual abuse survivors, addiction, domestic violence survivors, LGBTQIA+ youth, couples, and families. I also have experience working with a variety of mental health diagnoses, including, but not limited to, Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar I & II .

**On a wait list for new clients** Feel like you’re alone on your own personal emotional roller-coaster? Think no one gets your struggle to feel “normal?” Think again: You’re not alone. Many people walk around thinking "what's wrong with me?" and unknowingly put up barriers to deep, genuine, and lasting connection with themselves and others. The truth is that your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors make sense given your unique life experiences. Together, we will work to understand why you do what you do, and how to "do you" in a way that works to foster authenticity in relationship to yourself and others.

Often life's challenges can leave us feeling alone and lost. When we are struggling through painful or confusing parts of our journey, it’s important that we have people around us to help. I hope to make therapy a safe and inviting space for you to process the difficult parts of your story and help you become more confident in your own strengths. I help clients recognize and accept challenging emotions and encourage them to move forward with authentic and values-based actions.

I believe the most important factor to success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Finding the right fit is essential. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment to address your specific needs. I work with adults and children, as young as preschool age. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques and activities. In order to be successful, one on one therapy is provided at your child’s social, emotional, and developmental level. I actively support and collaborate with parents. I work to develop a relationship with adults to identify their strengths and goals. My goal is for you to feel successful.

My professional training includes a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and 125 hours of ADHD coach training from the ADD Coach Academy (www.addca.com). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), in the State of Kansas. My counseling background consists of 13 months of experience at a local psychiatric residential treatment facility for adolescents. In this setting, I participated in the treatment of various disorders such as; bipolar, major depression, trauma, personality disorders, AD/HD, substance use, and behavioral conditions. This process includes leading treatment groups and working with family systems.

Are you tired of striving to find happiness in your relationships? Do you long to feel secure, peaceful or confident? Do you struggle to find the kind of relationships where you can thrive? Or maybe you struggle with low self esteem, maintaining boundaries or pleasing others to the point you find yourself resenting others? If you said yes, then consider taking the step to learn to care for yourself so you can have the success and relationships you want. Or if you think your loved one might have an eating disorder please call. If your anxiety or traumatic experiences are interfering -call me.

Dr. Marshall offers an empowering interactive process in a confidential relaxed setting designed to help you move through the stages of change and address underlying issues, not just symptoms. Natural holistic healing, cognitive behavioral therapy, nutrition, skill building, education, stress reduction-management can be part of your treatment plan focused on concerns causing you distress that can result from dysfunctional personal or work relationships, victimization, divorce and blended family, anger mismanagement, addictive behavior, toxic environments, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, bipolar, other disorders or health conditions, low self-esteem, trauma, social phobia, or performance anxiety.

I enjoy working with individuals and families with all types of mental health issues, but I have a special love for working in the arena of substance abuse, I have been working with individuals and families with substance abuse problems for over 30 years.

Is your family feeling the stress and strain watching a loved one struggle and self-sabotage? Are your relationships filled with emotionally draining statements and criticisms? Does your partner, parent, or boss swing from being kind to being ill tempered? Do you “sugar-coat” and rationalize their behavior? This environment can trigger substance use, disordered eating, anxiety and depression. Individuals with dysfunctional patterns and control issues can trigger within us childhood trauma and low self-esteem. Let me put my TWENTY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE to work and help you create a fulfilling life of peace, joy and laughter.