Therapists in Overland Park, KS

I welcome all individuals that are in need of help. I strive to be as multiculturally aware as possible. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and welcome everyone. I have experience helping individuals struggling with mood disorders, depression and anxiety, substance abuse, body positive and bariatric clients. Please don't hesitate to call if you have any questions. I believe mental health care is important to everyone.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Simply Be... Be sad, angry, overwhelmed, &/or confused, but also be willing to take the next step towards healing. I am broken from life's hardships AND I am restored from working through my own adversities. This means that I feel fully capable of being present for you, however that looks. I strive to provide a place that offers hope, healing, trust, and applicable tools that will equip you to work through the discomfort. My faith is a driving force in who I am as I trust it to create a reflective, affirming, and authentically real presence in every aspect of my life.

I’m here to help you create the life you have been striving for! I believe in the empowerment and recovery of all individuals. I understand the vulnerability it takes to reach out for help and I commend you for taking that step today. I utilize a positive therapeutic approach to meet my clients where they are, build rapport and help you identify goals to improve your quality of life. Whether you are experiencing increased feelings of sadness, worry, stress with work, relationships or past trauma. I am here for you and would like to support you in Feeling Better!

I am a Kansas native and have been in the helping professions for over five years, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP). Starting therapy can be a somewhat intimidating first step in improving your mental health, which is why I strive to create a welcoming and open environment for my clients. I have been passionate about mental health and the study of psychology since early in my academic career, and I enjoy providing support and healing for people of all walks of life.

Do you feel stuck trying to manage life at times? Has anxiety or depression taken over too much of your life? Life can be hard, I totally get it. But you don't have to go at it alone. I want to help you navigate this time to get you to a point where you are feeling your best. You can feel better and you deserve to feel better. If you are thinking about therapy that means you have enough self awareness to know you want to change. I know it is scary, but you can feel better. I believe in you and am rooting for you.

Now Accepting NEW Clients I know that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things any of us do. If you are suffering from the lasting effects of trauma and have been reluctant to seek therapy, I'm here to hold space for you. Our sessions will be collaborative, strategic, and goal-focused. I have helped those with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, lack self-confidence, difficulty coping with major life changes, abusive relationships, anger, stress, and/or trauma. I am here to hold space for you.

Navigating teen years can be challenging, both for teens and parents! Naturally, adolescence is a time of transition with changes in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. These transitions bring symptoms of anxiety, depression, and unhealthy coping. I help teens to gain insight and provide a new perspective. My goal is for them to learn how to be more self-aware, manage stress, cope with changes, have healthy relationships, build a positive image, and handle difficult situations.

I want you to know that you are not alone! I specialize primarily in trauma and anxiety disorders, but I also have experience in working with other mental health issues that affect your life. Many of my clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and that there are many options available to have hope again. Together we can find the root cause so we can create a more effective toolbox to manage your symptoms. People heal when they create trusting relationships with their therapist so they feel validated and understood. Some of the treatment modalities I utilize include CBT, EMDR, solution focused, etc.

In today’s society, emotional resiliency is a necessity, as stressors of everyday life can overwhelm, confuse, and disorient our minds. We struggle to be productive, feel fulfilled, and maintain healthy relationships with ourselves and others. Stress, anxiety, depression, loss, grief, and other adverse experiences can take a long-term toll on our health and overall happiness. We all strive to obtain this happiness, yet a great deal of us struggle to cope with daily tasks, and it can be even harder to make a positive change in our lives without proper motivation, validation, and support. That’s why I’m here!

Do you continually struggle with disturbing thoughts and memories which affect the quality of your life and relationships? Are you overwhelmed, uncertain, and disconnected from others. If you are struggling with emotional pain, past hurts, depression, anxiety, grief, I would like to provide you with a place to begin to heal. I am committed to helping you experience positive change, improve your relationships, improve the possibilities for your life, and experience a greater sense of personal strength and spiritual development.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. I have worked with adolescents in crisis and suffering from addictions since 2000. I have worked with adults and veterans with Co-occurring Disorders and trauma since 2006. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, addictions, and grief and loss issues. I utilize Cognitive Processing Theory, EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Theory, Mindfulness, Motivational Enhancement Theory, and Solution Focused to help individuals identify and cope with mental health issues.

Taking the step to connect with a therapist requires significant strength and I'm happy to assist with your therapy journey. As a provider I strive to diversify each therapeutic relationship based on your needs every session. My goal in providing services is to build coping skills, strengths, and promote behavioral change that lead you towards the values and goals you have for yourself. This includes creating a safe, warm, inclusive, and judgement free space that promotes openness and transparency in the therapeutic relationship. We can work together to process life challenges and build skills you can maintain outside of therapy.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* London is experienced in working with families, couples, and individuals. She is a Marriage and Family Therapist who primarily works with both individuals and couples. London has worked in the mental health field since 2017 providing compassionate care to clients in diverse environments such as adolescent psychiatric facilities, community mental health centers, residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment facilities, and private practice. London has a compassionate approach and works to create a space where all her clients feel safe to grow and challenge themselves.

I personally understand the overwhelming pain and debilitating shame that often accompanies disordered eating, anxiety, depression and disrupted relationships. I also know that recovery is within reach, and I am here to help you get there. My hope is that every individual I am able to support feels connected, validated and has developed coping skills to manage the distress they are experiencing.

I am passionate about helping people in the process of self-discovery and personal growth. I am particularly skilled in counseling adults and have significant experience helping individuals suffering with trauma, depression, anxiety, codependency, and life transition issues. I also provide care to those experiencing grief and loss that cannot be openly acknowledged. I earned my Master of Arts degree in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University and am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Kansas.

I am passionate about working with children and adolescents going through life transitions, managing anxiety/depression and other mental health symptoms, interpersonal relationship difficulties, and processing grief/loss. I also value working with individuals desiring to overcome personal challenges and mental health symptoms. I believe in the importance of working with my clients to compose integrative therapeutic interventions tailored to meet to meet each client’s needs.

In the midst of life’s chaos, you’re grappling with uncertainty, anxiety, and the weight of your emotions. Anxiety and depression wage war within, hindering your ability to express and seek help. It's tough to open up to others, fearing judgment and misunderstanding. But you're amazing, having navigated through the storm so far, let’s keep going. You're not alone - I've supported many through similar storms. Let's journey together, overcoming obstacles and finding peace, strength, and clarity amidst the chaos.

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.

Are you struggling with who you are, your worthiness, shameful experiences and your right to live a joyful life? If so, there is a successful way to begin healing, moving forward and taking back your power. Asking for help can be a difficult task that takes strength and courage; both of which you are capable of! Together, I hope that I can help to empower you to work through the trials and tribulations of life and begin to see the world in a new and vibrant light.