Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Leawood, KS
I specialize in working with children 5+, teens, and adults who are seeking care for trauma, stress management, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more.
Navigating life can be challenging and present us with obstacles such as unexpected changes, unwelcome events, or damage to important relationships, but I reassure you that you are not alone.
I specialize in working with children 5+, teens, and adults who are seeking care for trauma, stress management, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more.
Navigating life can be challenging and present us with obstacles such as unexpected changes, unwelcome events, or damage to important relationships, but I reassure you that you are not alone.
I also work well with patients who suffer from PTSD or other traumas.
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."
I also work well with patients who suffer from PTSD or other traumas.
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."
As well as, treatment of various disorders such as; bipolar, major depression, trauma, personality disorders, AD/HD, substance use, and behavioral conditions.
My niche is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD and other various mental health diagnosis.
As well as, treatment of various disorders such as; bipolar, major depression, trauma, personality disorders, AD/HD, substance use, and behavioral conditions.
My niche is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD and other various mental health diagnosis.
Through a trauma-focused lens, I appreciate working with clients to help them build insight into the patterns that are holding them back, and to build new, healthier patterns that help them move forward.
I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients reach their fullest potential, and I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Committment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and more.
Through a trauma-focused lens, I appreciate working with clients to help them build insight into the patterns that are holding them back, and to build new, healthier patterns that help them move forward.
I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients reach their fullest potential, and I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Committment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and more.
I work with clients who are experiencing internal and/or relational distress related to how past trauma is held in the body, life stage changes such as perimenopause, neurodivergence, or all of the above!
Are you struggling to feel like yourself? "Coping" but with lots of effort, distraction, or numbing? Feeling anxious, angry, overwhelmed? Thinking "What's wrong with me?!" As it turns out, you're not crazy or broken: Your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors make sense as responses to your unique life experiences. With me you will learn a new language to talk about what's happening inside, and to see it as a result of what you've been through vs a character flaw. When "broken" is no longer your identity, your symptoms have less power, and space opens up for your authentic, grounded, compassionate, and boundaried self to emerge.
I work with clients who are experiencing internal and/or relational distress related to how past trauma is held in the body, life stage changes such as perimenopause, neurodivergence, or all of the above!
Are you struggling to feel like yourself? "Coping" but with lots of effort, distraction, or numbing? Feeling anxious, angry, overwhelmed? Thinking "What's wrong with me?!" As it turns out, you're not crazy or broken: Your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors make sense as responses to your unique life experiences. With me you will learn a new language to talk about what's happening inside, and to see it as a result of what you've been through vs a character flaw. When "broken" is no longer your identity, your symptoms have less power, and space opens up for your authentic, grounded, compassionate, and boundaried self to emerge.
For the last 7 years, I have been helping children, adults and families sort through pain and trauma in order to make sense of their life story.
I am licensed clinical social worker, registered play therapist and EMDR (eye movement desensitization therapy) trained. I have an array of other trainings that allow me to take an eclectic approach. We will work together to find the best modality for you and your story.
For the last 7 years, I have been helping children, adults and families sort through pain and trauma in order to make sense of their life story.
I am licensed clinical social worker, registered play therapist and EMDR (eye movement desensitization therapy) trained. I have an array of other trainings that allow me to take an eclectic approach. We will work together to find the best modality for you and your story.
I also am passionate about working with people who have experienced trauma, particularly developmental and relational trauma.
Life can be painful, and it can be hard to know where to turn when we feel like we’ve exhausted all our options. Wherever you are hurting, whether it be in family relationships, romantic relationships, your relationship with yourself, or your relationship with the world around you, I’m here to help you find the wound and learn how to heal it. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families to ensure you get the best care and support possible. I know how difficult it can be to find an affirming, celebratory space for marginalized folx and strive to offer that for my clients.
I also am passionate about working with people who have experienced trauma, particularly developmental and relational trauma.
Life can be painful, and it can be hard to know where to turn when we feel like we’ve exhausted all our options. Wherever you are hurting, whether it be in family relationships, romantic relationships, your relationship with yourself, or your relationship with the world around you, I’m here to help you find the wound and learn how to heal it. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families to ensure you get the best care and support possible. I know how difficult it can be to find an affirming, celebratory space for marginalized folx and strive to offer that for my clients.
Everyone eventually faces problems they need help with, and I provide a safe place to work through life’s difficulties. I naturally come alongside people, equipping families, couples, and kids to heal and reconnect with those they love.
Using an attachment-based, trauma-informed approach, I help clients process past wounds, strengthen relationships, and move toward emotional and spiritual wholeness. I use play therapy with children and support couples in rebuilding trust and emotional connection.
Whether you're facing trauma, relationship strain, or parenting challenges, I walk with you in compassion, faith, and clinical insight.
Everyone eventually faces problems they need help with, and I provide a safe place to work through life’s difficulties. I naturally come alongside people, equipping families, couples, and kids to heal and reconnect with those they love.
Using an attachment-based, trauma-informed approach, I help clients process past wounds, strengthen relationships, and move toward emotional and spiritual wholeness. I use play therapy with children and support couples in rebuilding trust and emotional connection.
Whether you're facing trauma, relationship strain, or parenting challenges, I walk with you in compassion, faith, and clinical insight.
We then progress into addressing the root of the problem through use of mind-body and trauma-informed therapies, including IFS, EMDR, somatic work and polyvagal theory.
You may look like you have it all together, but inside anxiety keeps you overthinking, overfunctioning, people-pleasing, and bracing for the next thing. You don't have to live life this way. It's time to feel safe in your own mind and body again.
We then progress into addressing the root of the problem through use of mind-body and trauma-informed therapies, including IFS, EMDR, somatic work and polyvagal theory.
You may look like you have it all together, but inside anxiety keeps you overthinking, overfunctioning, people-pleasing, and bracing for the next thing. You don't have to live life this way. It's time to feel safe in your own mind and body again.
I also have extensive experience in treating trauma and work with survivors of abuse, medical trauma, war veterans, and children with attachment disorders.
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.
I also have extensive experience in treating trauma and work with survivors of abuse, medical trauma, war veterans, and children with attachment disorders.
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.
My special interests include trauma, perfectionism, divorce, identity and self-worth, and recovery from cults, high-control groups, or harmful religious experiences.
I offer individual therapy that blends relational, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and trauma-informed approaches. We will explore the roots of what keeps you stuck while building practical tools for anxiety, boundaries, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships. My work is closely supervised and tailored to your goals.
My special interests include trauma, perfectionism, divorce, identity and self-worth, and recovery from cults, high-control groups, or harmful religious experiences.
I offer individual therapy that blends relational, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and trauma-informed approaches. We will explore the roots of what keeps you stuck while building practical tools for anxiety, boundaries, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships. My work is closely supervised and tailored to your goals.
With over 14 years of experience, I have had the opportunity to help clients overcome a number of stresses and traumas.
Do you want to feel better but the things you are trying are not working anymore? It can feel overwhelming as is making the call to get help and find a therapist that fits with your needs. In this time of uncertainty and ever increasing chaos and doubt, I believe I can be of help to pivot, think outside the box, and help you in your process of progress towards living a better life.
With over 14 years of experience, I have had the opportunity to help clients overcome a number of stresses and traumas.
Do you want to feel better but the things you are trying are not working anymore? It can feel overwhelming as is making the call to get help and find a therapist that fits with your needs. In this time of uncertainty and ever increasing chaos and doubt, I believe I can be of help to pivot, think outside the box, and help you in your process of progress towards living a better life.
My areas of experience include trauma-informed care, CBT, attachment, and Family Systems.
I'm now scheduling clients for in-person and virtual sessions. Life is demanding, challenging, confusing, and at times overwhelming. I love helping others uncover their own power for change. I delve deeply into understanding the roots of my clients’ issues, and support each client individually as they discover the best parts of themselves and find balance and peace along their journey. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and couples, creating a safe environment where you are heard without feeling judgment and can speak openly.
My areas of experience include trauma-informed care, CBT, attachment, and Family Systems.
I'm now scheduling clients for in-person and virtual sessions. Life is demanding, challenging, confusing, and at times overwhelming. I love helping others uncover their own power for change. I delve deeply into understanding the roots of my clients’ issues, and support each client individually as they discover the best parts of themselves and find balance and peace along their journey. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and couples, creating a safe environment where you are heard without feeling judgment and can speak openly.
Whether you're navigating the pressures of parenting, caregiving, performance, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, therapy offers a place to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
My work is grounded in somatic and nervous system approaches. I integrate EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Safe and Sound Protocol, DBT, and parts work in a way that is responsive to each person's needs, capacity, and pace. I also have advanced training in perinatal mental health, adoption competency, attachment, and family transitions.
Whether you're navigating the pressures of parenting, caregiving, performance, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, therapy offers a place to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
My work is grounded in somatic and nervous system approaches. I integrate EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Safe and Sound Protocol, DBT, and parts work in a way that is responsive to each person's needs, capacity, and pace. I also have advanced training in perinatal mental health, adoption competency, attachment, and family transitions.
Each client broadens my knowledge by allowing me to hear their unique perspectives on relationships, family, health, downfalls, achievements, and expectations. I am grateful to be in such a privileged position, and work hard to create therapeutic relationships that lead to client fulfillment and wellness.
Each client broadens my knowledge by allowing me to hear their unique perspectives on relationships, family, health, downfalls, achievements, and expectations. I am grateful to be in such a privileged position, and work hard to create therapeutic relationships that lead to client fulfillment and wellness.
I believe in utilizing a trauma-informed lens and that fostering a safe space is foundational to healing.
I bring empathy and deep care in my therapeutic work. I believe we all need a safe place to talk openly and explore who we really want to be. With this, I strive to create that space for my clients. My approach uses a person-centered therapy lens and includes play therapy interventions and currently working toward my Registered Play Therapist certificate.
I believe in utilizing a trauma-informed lens and that fostering a safe space is foundational to healing.
I bring empathy and deep care in my therapeutic work. I believe we all need a safe place to talk openly and explore who we really want to be. With this, I strive to create that space for my clients. My approach uses a person-centered therapy lens and includes play therapy interventions and currently working toward my Registered Play Therapist certificate.
As a passionate therapist, activist, and scholar specializing in repairing trauma and relational dysfunction, I offer specialized expertise in improving relationships, sex therapy, trauma therapy, and gender-affirming care.
Trauma: I'm highly trained in treating trauma, PTSD, religious trauma, and various types of abuse. Gender Identity: Guidance during gender transition and identity development, gender-affirming care, and letters for HRT. Sexual Concerns: explore your sexual health and well-being.
As a passionate therapist, activist, and scholar specializing in repairing trauma and relational dysfunction, I offer specialized expertise in improving relationships, sex therapy, trauma therapy, and gender-affirming care.
Trauma: I'm highly trained in treating trauma, PTSD, religious trauma, and various types of abuse. Gender Identity: Guidance during gender transition and identity development, gender-affirming care, and letters for HRT. Sexual Concerns: explore your sexual health and well-being.
Whether you are navigating big emotions, parenting, processing trauma, or simply trying to get through the day-to-day, I am here to walk alongside you and your family with compassion and support.
My background in Marriage and Family Therapy gives me a strong foundation in understanding the entire family system. With additional trainings in Play Therapy and EMDR, I tailor my approach to the unique needs of each client. I work with children, families, and individuals of all ages, offering the space to explore your experiences and work toward growth.
Whether you are navigating big emotions, parenting, processing trauma, or simply trying to get through the day-to-day, I am here to walk alongside you and your family with compassion and support.
My background in Marriage and Family Therapy gives me a strong foundation in understanding the entire family system. With additional trainings in Play Therapy and EMDR, I tailor my approach to the unique needs of each client. I work with children, families, and individuals of all ages, offering the space to explore your experiences and work toward growth.
This treatment approach is very effective with all mood disorders, anxieties, trauma's, relationship issues, grief etc..
Everyone has problems. We cannot control the circumstances or people that show up in our lives, but we can decide how we are going to respond to them. Not knowing how you feel, what you think or what you want contributes to confusion, frustration, anxiety and depression. Establishing your own authentic self, as opposed to what others want you to be, can be a difficult task. Developing assertive communication skills and understanding your own emotional boundaries are essential to managing distressing symptoms and situations. I can help you take charge of your life and create the one you want.
This treatment approach is very effective with all mood disorders, anxieties, trauma's, relationship issues, grief etc..
Everyone has problems. We cannot control the circumstances or people that show up in our lives, but we can decide how we are going to respond to them. Not knowing how you feel, what you think or what you want contributes to confusion, frustration, anxiety and depression. Establishing your own authentic self, as opposed to what others want you to be, can be a difficult task. Developing assertive communication skills and understanding your own emotional boundaries are essential to managing distressing symptoms and situations. I can help you take charge of your life and create the one you want.
I use trauma-sensitive care when working through emotional and relational distress.
For those seeking improved self-awareness, I utilize enneagram motivation/personality typing, which is helpful in the context of any relationship and in understanding your own motivations and values. My training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy can help alleviate the intensity of negative emotions tied to painful life events.
I use trauma-sensitive care when working through emotional and relational distress.
For those seeking improved self-awareness, I utilize enneagram motivation/personality typing, which is helpful in the context of any relationship and in understanding your own motivations and values. My training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy can help alleviate the intensity of negative emotions tied to painful life events.
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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.