Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Mission Hills, KS
Healing requires restoring trust in yourself and tapping into your strengths and inner wisdom. At A Balanced Life LLC we believe in each person's innate capacity for, and natural progression towards, healing. Our goal is to help you achieve relief, lasting change, and confidence. Trusting you as the expert, our therapeutic approaches follow your lead. A Balanced Life LLC offers therapy to people of all ages and stages of life, matching you to a therapist who provides effective therapy according to your needs and goals.
Healing requires restoring trust in yourself and tapping into your strengths and inner wisdom. At A Balanced Life LLC we believe in each person's innate capacity for, and natural progression towards, healing. Our goal is to help you achieve relief, lasting change, and confidence. Trusting you as the expert, our therapeutic approaches follow your lead. A Balanced Life LLC offers therapy to people of all ages and stages of life, matching you to a therapist who provides effective therapy according to your needs and goals.
You may have spent years trying to understand why you feel the way you do. Maybe anxiety keeps showing up no matter how hard you work to manage it. Maybe relationships feel exhausting, parenting has become overwhelming, or you're carrying experiences that still affect you long after they happened. You might look like you're holding it all together on the outside while feeling stuck, disconnected, or exhausted inside.
I love working with adults and teens who need a space where they feel comfortable and safe enough for healing.
You may have spent years trying to understand why you feel the way you do. Maybe anxiety keeps showing up no matter how hard you work to manage it. Maybe relationships feel exhausting, parenting has become overwhelming, or you're carrying experiences that still affect you long after they happened. You might look like you're holding it all together on the outside while feeling stuck, disconnected, or exhausted inside.
I love working with adults and teens who need a space where they feel comfortable and safe enough for healing.
Life can be overwhelming. Relationships get complicated, transitions feel heavy, and sometimes you’re just plain stuck. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m Shannon Kirby, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I work with adults and couples who are navigating the ups and downs of everyday life: family stress, relationship challenges, career changes, parenting struggles, and yes, grief and loss. My style is warm, approachable, and honest — I’ll listen without judgment, ask thoughtful questions, and give gentle feedback when it’s helpful.
Life can be overwhelming. Relationships get complicated, transitions feel heavy, and sometimes you’re just plain stuck. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m Shannon Kirby, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I work with adults and couples who are navigating the ups and downs of everyday life: family stress, relationship challenges, career changes, parenting struggles, and yes, grief and loss. My style is warm, approachable, and honest — I’ll listen without judgment, ask thoughtful questions, and give gentle feedback when it’s helpful.
Feeling stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed by stress, or burnt out?
Your mind never shuts down or find it hard to relax? Exhausted, disconnected, stuck?
Struggling with perfectionism or performance anxiety?
Meaningful change and healing isn't about pushing through, it's about tuning in. Because a regulated nervous system isn't about controlling emotions, thoughts, and sensations it's learning to be with them.
With over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and first responders I'll come alongside you to help you learn to regulate your nervous system, build resilience and create meaningful change.
Feeling stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed by stress, or burnt out?
Your mind never shuts down or find it hard to relax? Exhausted, disconnected, stuck?
Struggling with perfectionism or performance anxiety?
Meaningful change and healing isn't about pushing through, it's about tuning in. Because a regulated nervous system isn't about controlling emotions, thoughts, and sensations it's learning to be with them.
With over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, adults and first responders I'll come alongside you to help you learn to regulate your nervous system, build resilience and create meaningful change.
Hello, let’s be honest, this thing called ‘life’ can be challenging and if you are here, you have taken the first step, and I welcome the opportunity to work with you. Whether you are embarking on a new career, transitioning in or out of a relationship, seeking increased interpersonal effectiveness through better integration of work, life & parenting, trying to build healthier thoughts, habits, and emotion regulation, building your self-esteem, working on self-compassion, trying to manage anxiety/depression, or simply setting a life vision – having an accountability partner is a game changer.
Hello, let’s be honest, this thing called ‘life’ can be challenging and if you are here, you have taken the first step, and I welcome the opportunity to work with you. Whether you are embarking on a new career, transitioning in or out of a relationship, seeking increased interpersonal effectiveness through better integration of work, life & parenting, trying to build healthier thoughts, habits, and emotion regulation, building your self-esteem, working on self-compassion, trying to manage anxiety/depression, or simply setting a life vision – having an accountability partner is a game changer.
With 30 years experience in mental health, I have a conviction about the human capacity to grow, develop, and adapt throughout life. I appreciate that each person brings to therapy a unique self: the combination of one's personal characteristics, early family relationships, and life experiences. I practice from a psychodynamic perspective to better understand your current situation in a safe therapeutic environment of curiosity and collaboration.
With 30 years experience in mental health, I have a conviction about the human capacity to grow, develop, and adapt throughout life. I appreciate that each person brings to therapy a unique self: the combination of one's personal characteristics, early family relationships, and life experiences. I practice from a psychodynamic perspective to better understand your current situation in a safe therapeutic environment of curiosity and collaboration.
Shannon Conover
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
2 Endorsed
Mission Hills, KS 66208
Not accepting new clients
Healing begins with connection. Shame can be one of the biggest barriers to connection and growth. It often hides in the shadows, convincing us that we’re alone in our struggles. But you don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we can gently explore the parts of your story that feel too heavy, too painful, or too stuck to face alone. Trauma may be holding you back, but it doesn’t have to hold you down. Whether you are dealing with grief and loss, depression and anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, shame, or self discovery, we can tackle it together.
Healing begins with connection. Shame can be one of the biggest barriers to connection and growth. It often hides in the shadows, convincing us that we’re alone in our struggles. But you don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we can gently explore the parts of your story that feel too heavy, too painful, or too stuck to face alone. Trauma may be holding you back, but it doesn’t have to hold you down. Whether you are dealing with grief and loss, depression and anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, shame, or self discovery, we can tackle it together.
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In addition to working with children, I enjoy working with teens transitioning to adulthood and with women in their reproductive years, and specifically in perinatal mental health.
Clinical Social Work is all about working yourself out of a job, and my goal is always for my clients to thrive in the world long after our time is finished.
In addition to working with children, I enjoy working with teens transitioning to adulthood and with women in their reproductive years, and specifically in perinatal mental health.
Clinical Social Work is all about working yourself out of a job, and my goal is always for my clients to thrive in the world long after our time is finished.
Are you pregnant or postpartum and feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself?
I help you move from overwhelmed to clear, connected, and steady—especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and major life transitions. I offer trauma-informed therapy focused on anxiety, relationship stress, and healing past wounds. Don’t carry it alone. Starting therapy is a beautiful step.
Are you pregnant or postpartum and feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself?
I help you move from overwhelmed to clear, connected, and steady—especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and major life transitions. I offer trauma-informed therapy focused on anxiety, relationship stress, and healing past wounds. Don’t carry it alone. Starting therapy is a beautiful step.
Katherine Brethower
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
Whether you have a history of trauma, are navigating the depths of pregnancy or postpartum, or moving through a life transition, we can work collaboratively to find the tools that fit your individual needs.
I believe clients are the experts on their lives. My commitment to you will be to support your process of exploration and transformation with unwavering acceptance and belief. During our work together, I will offer support and guidance to establish goals and deepen your understanding of yourself, your experiences, and the possibilities for change.
Whether you have a history of trauma, are navigating the depths of pregnancy or postpartum, or moving through a life transition, we can work collaboratively to find the tools that fit your individual needs.
I believe clients are the experts on their lives. My commitment to you will be to support your process of exploration and transformation with unwavering acceptance and belief. During our work together, I will offer support and guidance to establish goals and deepen your understanding of yourself, your experiences, and the possibilities for change.
I have advanced training in anxiety, OCD, perinatal mental health, trauma, and suicide prevention, along with experience in parent coordination and mediation.
Hi, I’m Katie. Maybe from the outside, it looks like you’re doing everything right - but inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and not quite like yourself. Sometimes we show up, care deeply, and push through, but still find ourselves stuck in overthinking, second-guessing, or needing certainty before we can relax. It’s exhausting carrying everything alone. But if you’re ready for something different; ready to feel calmer, more grounded, and more like yourself again. I want to help you get there. I want you want to experience peace without constantly battling your thoughts.
I have advanced training in anxiety, OCD, perinatal mental health, trauma, and suicide prevention, along with experience in parent coordination and mediation.
Hi, I’m Katie. Maybe from the outside, it looks like you’re doing everything right - but inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and not quite like yourself. Sometimes we show up, care deeply, and push through, but still find ourselves stuck in overthinking, second-guessing, or needing certainty before we can relax. It’s exhausting carrying everything alone. But if you’re ready for something different; ready to feel calmer, more grounded, and more like yourself again. I want to help you get there. I want you want to experience peace without constantly battling your thoughts.
I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relational issues, life transitions, pregnant and postpartum struggles, trauma, and those seeking personal growth while providing a compassionate, evidence-based approach to help you heal, grow, and create meaningful change.
I'm Morgan, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Kansas. My passion for helping others led me to become a therapist, and I feel honored to walk alongside clients as they navigate life's challenges.
I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relational issues, life transitions, pregnant and postpartum struggles, trauma, and those seeking personal growth while providing a compassionate, evidence-based approach to help you heal, grow, and create meaningful change.
I'm Morgan, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Kansas. My passion for helping others led me to become a therapist, and I feel honored to walk alongside clients as they navigate life's challenges.
Postpartum complications.
I offer support for all women, specializing in motherhood, women's issues, anxiety & depression, perinatal, pregnancy, & postpartum, parenting, Autism and ADHD. I also offer virtual moms groups. I have worked with moms for almost 15 years, and am a mother myself. I am solutions-focused and want to help you feel better NOW, then work through the rest.
Postpartum complications.
I offer support for all women, specializing in motherhood, women's issues, anxiety & depression, perinatal, pregnancy, & postpartum, parenting, Autism and ADHD. I also offer virtual moms groups. I have worked with moms for almost 15 years, and am a mother myself. I am solutions-focused and want to help you feel better NOW, then work through the rest.
I have been trained in EMDR, am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), and trained in Client Centered Therapy.
I believe every person has the right to heal and experience personal growth. We all experience hardships and stress in life that can be overwhelming. I am here to help you understand you are not alone and deserve to be heard . My intention is to provide a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed space to support you on your path to healing and to enhance your relationship to self. There is no concern that is too small that you should have to endure by yourself. I believe each individual is unique and deserves a therapeutic experience that is tailored to their healing journey.
I have been trained in EMDR, am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), and trained in Client Centered Therapy.
I believe every person has the right to heal and experience personal growth. We all experience hardships and stress in life that can be overwhelming. I am here to help you understand you are not alone and deserve to be heard . My intention is to provide a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed space to support you on your path to healing and to enhance your relationship to self. There is no concern that is too small that you should have to endure by yourself. I believe each individual is unique and deserves a therapeutic experience that is tailored to their healing journey.
Amberlee Johns
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMFT, PMH-C
4 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
My specialties include: Certified Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (as a PMH-C), and Level 2 EMDR trained (for addressing trauma).
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? If so, you don't have to walk alone. My passion is to partner with motivated clients to slow down what feels overwhelming. Whether you are seeking help with relationships, anxiety, trauma, or support during a season of change, I'm honored to walk with you.
My specialties include: Certified Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (as a PMH-C), and Level 2 EMDR trained (for addressing trauma).
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? If so, you don't have to walk alone. My passion is to partner with motivated clients to slow down what feels overwhelming. Whether you are seeking help with relationships, anxiety, trauma, or support during a season of change, I'm honored to walk with you.
If you need relief from depression or anxiety, assistance in handling life's challenges, acceptance and support, or just a place to cultivate hope, I believe I can help. Life has its ups and downs, and everyone experiences difficult days. Sometimes things become overwhelming, and that is when seeking therapy may be the best choice. I have seen the power of therapy in promoting healing and building resilience. I value authenticity, which I bring to my practice, along with a caring, connected, and collaborative approach to helping you reach your goals.
If you need relief from depression or anxiety, assistance in handling life's challenges, acceptance and support, or just a place to cultivate hope, I believe I can help. Life has its ups and downs, and everyone experiences difficult days. Sometimes things become overwhelming, and that is when seeking therapy may be the best choice. I have seen the power of therapy in promoting healing and building resilience. I value authenticity, which I bring to my practice, along with a caring, connected, and collaborative approach to helping you reach your goals.
I work with clients who may be struggling with life maintenance, anxiety, self-esteem, and perinatal concerns.
Do you constantly overthink, worry about what others think, or feel like you’re not good enough — no matter how hard you try? I specialize in working with high-anxiety women who struggle with low self-esteem, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. Whether you’re navigating relationships, adjusting to motherhood, or facing a major life transition, therapy can help you feel more confident, grounded, and self-assured.
Many of my clients come to therapy because they’re tired of holding it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone.
I work with clients who may be struggling with life maintenance, anxiety, self-esteem, and perinatal concerns.
Do you constantly overthink, worry about what others think, or feel like you’re not good enough — no matter how hard you try? I specialize in working with high-anxiety women who struggle with low self-esteem, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. Whether you’re navigating relationships, adjusting to motherhood, or facing a major life transition, therapy can help you feel more confident, grounded, and self-assured.
Many of my clients come to therapy because they’re tired of holding it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone.
I am dedicated to providing a safe space for those experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss.
Providing individual, couple, and group therapy for those suffering from the grief of infertility, pregnancy loss, and other reproductive traumas. We've been supporting the infertility community since 2018.
I am dedicated to providing a safe space for those experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss.
Providing individual, couple, and group therapy for those suffering from the grief of infertility, pregnancy loss, and other reproductive traumas. We've been supporting the infertility community since 2018.
I am certified in perinatal care and menopause care.
I use cognitive-behavioral strategies paired with positive psychology and psychodynamic techniques. I strive to create a safe space for my clients to explore how to be vulnerable, face challenges, and guide them in their personal growth. I am sensitive to contextual factors, and keep those details in mind while creating a therapeutic relationship.
I am certified in perinatal care and menopause care.
I use cognitive-behavioral strategies paired with positive psychology and psychodynamic techniques. I strive to create a safe space for my clients to explore how to be vulnerable, face challenges, and guide them in their personal growth. I am sensitive to contextual factors, and keep those details in mind while creating a therapeutic relationship.
Managing past trauma, your relationship with food and your body, experiencing perinatal mental health struggles and postpartum struggles, and the emotional burden of fertility treatment, can be deeply painful and scary.
I support those struggling with eating disorders, perinatal mental health and postpartum disorders, infertility support, and trauma, at all stages, and times of transition, stress and crisis. In therapy, I integrate various evidenced-based practices and trauma informed interventions.
Managing past trauma, your relationship with food and your body, experiencing perinatal mental health struggles and postpartum struggles, and the emotional burden of fertility treatment, can be deeply painful and scary.
I support those struggling with eating disorders, perinatal mental health and postpartum disorders, infertility support, and trauma, at all stages, and times of transition, stress and crisis. In therapy, I integrate various evidenced-based practices and trauma informed interventions.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.