Therapists in Leawood, KS
Melanie Kulick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, unsure of who you truly are or what you want in life? Are you struggling to create meaningful connections in your relationships? Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth, or a couple yearning for deeper connection, I'm here to guide you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and relationship enhancement. My name is Melanie Kulick, and I specialize in helping individuals and couples gain a deeper understanding of themselves, navigate relationship challenges, and create a life and partnerships aligned with their true essence.
Melissa Dorsett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LMAC
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and out of ideas. Making the decision to talk with a therapist is one that many people put off for some time, but most report improvement of life satisfaction as a result of taking this step. My priorities when working with individuals and couples in therapy are: 1. Fostering trust through authenticity, unconditional positive regard and confidentiality 2. Building a collaborative relationship through listening 3. Utilizing therapy techniques that have been proven to help people achieve more satisfying relationships with themselves and others.
Tish Holub Taylor
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My primary goal is to facilitate the positive development of children and adolescents. I work with children, adolescents, families and professionals to identify areas of difficulty and goals to improve functioning. Goals may be related to improving school performance, social skills, emotional or mood related difficulities, anxiety, or developmental disabilities. Once goals are identified, important skills are taught that will help children/adolescents adjust to home and school. This can be accomplished through a variety of services that include evaluations, psychotherapy,and family consultation or coaching.
Jessica Slaughter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Beginning to navigate through life and all of its twists and turns can be scary and overwhelming, especially for youth and young adults. I aim to provide a safe, open environment to allow youth and young adults to heal and work towards healthy goals and desires.
Kenedee Parry
LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are." Sometimes we lose ourselves along the way for whatever reason, be it trauma, loss, depression, anxiety or any number of human experiences. And guess what? It’s okay! You are not alone! When we are disconnected with ourselves, our thoughts lead us to believe we are not good enough or worthy of connection. But you are. It is so brave to want to grow, heal, and rediscover yourself. True healing comes from connection with others and authenticity to the self. I am here to meet you where you are!
Creative Resilience, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC, AS
Verified
Verified
Hi, there! I am Keslie, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, EMDR Therapist, and Autism Specialist. I am also working toward my Registered Play Therapist credential. It is my mission to help children, adolescents, adults, and families develop creative techniques and practices to work through times of surviving and build resilience to embrace times of thriving. I specialize in working with children and adolescents struggling with challenges related to neurodiversity, as well as caregivers and helping professionals needing some support to work through related issues.
Marisa Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You are welcome here! Play Therapy for children can be such a gift to their development, attachment and well-being. I aim to meet your child/teen exactly where they are at. Therapy can be great to address attachment needs, developmental delays, relational issues, school stress, social skills, anxiety/depression, grief, divorce, abuse and more. Whether this is your child’s very first time attending counseling or you have been down this path before, it is never too early or too late to start. We will set the pace together, reach your child’s potential and growth and allow ourselves plenty of grace. They are worth it.
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Eriko Her
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, T-LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you gone to the doctor or the ER because you had trouble breathing. And believed you were having a heart attack? Only to be told time and time again that you were experiencing an anxiety attack or a panic attack? Tired of your fear of feeling your quick pulse, your sweaty palms, and your heart racing interfering with your ability to work or play with your kids? Or even enjoying the activities you used too like going for a run?
Dr. Thomas M. Letvinchuck Ironwoods Behavioral Health
PhD, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
Greetings! My name is Dr. Thomas M. Letvinchuck. I am the founder of Ironwoods Behavioral Health here in Leawood, Kansas. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and maintain a LCMFT license in the State of Kansas. "I believe it is important to establish a good rapport with you; I want you to feel safe, seen, and understood; to achieve symptom relief, solutions, and to get you back on the right track. The types of treatment utilized in my practice will be tailored to your individual needs. Psychotherapy is not just about talking out problems and crisis issues, but about building self-confidence, courage and a belief in oneself."
Waitlist for new clients
Nancy Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker in practice for over 25 years. We all experiences problems from time to time. Getting help is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Learning to respond and not react as well as gaining tools for a healthy well being benefits us as well as the people we love. My style of therapy is relaxed, warm and tailored toward your needs and issues. I strive to give my clients insight, tools for positive change, and a confidential place to express their needs and feelings.
Shannon Kirby
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Starting individual counseling or couples counseling can be intimidating. I know it’s uncomfortable to open yourself up to someone and really take a look at the painful stories you carry around. Finding yourself can be a daunting task. What’s more uncomfortable is carrying around pain and other stressors. I am well versed in combating these powerful narratives and I am not afraid of authenticity. I believe that most stories are laced with grief such as divorce, loss or just simply losing yourself. Having experienced layers of grief in my own life, I am ready and willing to join you as you explore by doing the work in therapy.
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Elaina Pivovar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Laura K. Burt
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Life is unexpected and sometimes we struggle with finding our path. My goal in therapy is to work with my clients on being comfortable with vulnerability. I believe that consciously choosing to not hide your emotions or desires from others is key to healing and growth. In therapy I learn about and help my clients use their unique strengths to help them resolve current conflicts. My focus is primarily assisting women experiencing depression and anxiety, but I also take male clients.
Michelle Benton
Counselor, MA, LPC, ACG
Verified
Verified
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.
Naomi Cataudella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
Naomi specializes in assisting families in the family court system to rebuild relationships and take child focused co-parenting approaches. Naomi’s background includes work with individuals who have experienced trauma inclusive of Veterans and those who are involved in intimate partner violence. She spent years providing therapeutic services for bereaved individuals and assisting them in the grieving process and rebuilding their lives. Naomi also worked in correctional mental health and served individuals with substance abuse issues and severe and persistent mental health challenges.
Steffon E Staley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAMS-II, NCC
Verified
Verified
I help people live a life worth living. I help people reduce their unnecessary suffering. I help a lot of people struggling with anger, but I also help people struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, and life's struggles. You are more than enough and more than the worst things you have ever done. You are more than the worst things people can say, do, feel or think towards you. You can live a life worth living. You can learn the skills and tools needed to live a life worth living and enjoy meaningful relationships, meaningful purpose, meaningful conversations, and meaningful activities.
Waitlist for new clients
Dori A Velasquez-Peach
LCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Rachel Bond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer supportive sessions for those experiencing anxiety or depression, adjusting during a life transition, healing from loss and trauma, working on self-image, or struggling to cope in relationships. My collaborative approach honors your unique experiences and focuses on your identified goals. Together we will process ‘what’s happened’ and work through ‘stuck points’ in a way that allows you to create meaningful growth and connection. My therapy process aims to help you transform patterns of thinking and doing, safely explore and express your full range of emotions, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-appreciation and vitality.
Elizabeth Miranda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, RPT-S
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
Mary Marshall
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
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.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.