Attachment-based Therapists in Overland Park, KS

I work with children, teens and families, also adults (individually and as a couple) to identify areas of personal and relational difficulty. My goal being to help each client to improve communication and provide a safe place to learn effective skills to manage their stresses, feelings and behaviors. Together, finding ways to achieve clarity, mindfulness and peace within themselves and their relationships.

Welcome! Chances are you or a loved one has experienced feelings or events where a counselor might be beneficial. You are not alone. Joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain, and confusion and clarity are part of being human. Whether you prefer movies, television, or books; the most resonating stories address these common themes and reflect the depth and breadth of life. As such, your own story is naturally filled with such complexities. Whether your experience includes anxiety, depression, shame, loneliness, grief, life transitions, or conflict in relationships; may you hear the gentle whisper “Courage, dear heart”.

I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in mental health and counseling settings. I am passionate about providing a therapeutic environment that is engaging, validating and focused on positive change. I utilize a variety of approaches to help individuals and families cope with challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, adoption and attachment, ADHD, autism, loss and grief, trauma, school challenges and behavioral issues.

Have you ever found yourself wanting to be closer to someone, but pushing them away the moment they want more? Pursuing relationships where you are constantly the one reaching out? Parenting your child and getting so angry over something minor, that you feel irrational? You may have attachment issues or unresolved trauma. Trauma comes in all shapes & sizes: Sometimes it's an obvious life altering event or abuse. But often it's more subtle: the hurts we experience in life that create lasting effects on our self worth & relationships. Attachment is the therapy word for connection; it's the foundation for all of our relationships.

Online Scheduling Available! Are you wanting to experience changes in your life but aren't sure where to begin? Perhaps things like shame, low self-esteem, negative self-talk, substances, trauma, depression, or anxiety are getting in the way of your happiness. You are worthy of feeling supported and connected as you navigate through your life's challenges. You don’t have to feel stuck, hopeless, or alone. I strive to help people rediscover their inherent worthiness and learn to trust their inner wisdom again. I use an attachment-based lens paired with non-judgment and a little bit of humor.

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change... - Carl Rogers.

The journey through life can hold pain and sorrow, as well as joy and celebration. Maybe your journey has been filled with pain, or maybe it has been filled with joy. Either way, my hope is that through your therapeutic experience you find safety in whatever stage of life you are experiencing. My hope is that you would have a space to engage with your stories of pain and joy and find new perspective, deeper understanding, profound healing, and a felt sense of freedom. We were never meant to do life alone and I very much look forward to coming alongside of you.

It can be so hard to connect to the people closest to you and yet if you can just get past the nasty cycle, hurts, and anxiety, they are the most rewarding to be with. I have a deep passion to work with couples who want to build on their intimacy and relationship. I also love to walk along side those who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma and help people feel like they can breathe again.

As a Registered Play Therapist, I work with children 1 year and older with a variety of presenting concerns: anxiety, ADHD, social difficulties, academic struggles, behavioral concerns, divorce, life transitions, self-esteem, anger, and grief. My passion lies with children and their families who have experienced trauma, abuse or attachment difficulties. Recent brain research has proven that the absence of a secure attachment with a primary caregiver negatively impacts the child's normal developmental process. In order to ensure inner change, my play therapy work often initially focuses on developing a positive, consistent, and nurturing relationship with an attachment figure.

I predominantly work with individuals who feel stretched by other’s demands and like they have to be the rock for the people around them. I also specialize working with couples experiencing communication difficulties. Together, we can calm the storm and take steps toward a life you enjoy. Life can be hard, but you do not have to handle it alone. You have taken an incredibly brave step by starting this searching process. Whatever you are dealing with - trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, loss - know that you do not have to face it on your own.

Love in Gray Counseling Services is about finding the strength, hope, and love for yourself or loved ones in the midst of a storm. Everyone's situation looks different, and today you are one step closer to discovering positive growth, and well-being. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University. I work with a variety of clients such as individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. My treatment approach to therapy is Experiential, and Attachment based. To learn more about this approach visit my website.

You’re exhausted, and it’s time to find rest and peace. You may be feeling anxious, angry, overwhelmed, or alone. You desire connection in close relationships, but intense feelings often create division. You feel stressed or triggered at times, and you’re not sure why. Quiet peacefulness is what you long for—calm, steady relationships that heal instead of hurt.

Sometimes life is hard. We experience stress, difficult experiences, wounding in relationships, and trauma along with many other experiences. We carry these with us and they show up in our daily lives - in our thoughts, emotions, physical body, relationships with others, relationship with our self. Maybe you've noticed feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Weighed down. Maybe anxious. Maybe you've noticed patterns in your relationships. Maybe physical discomfort and pain. Tension in your body. Maybe you're curious about what you're noticing. Or maybe you’re curious about who YOU are – the authentic you.

Accepting new clients. Sometimes we get stuck with the thoughts and doubts that churn in our head. You don’t have to be alone. With a therapist, you can start to unravel conflicting thoughts and find peace. I specialize in codependency and attachment, trauma, teens that are struggling to find themselves, and individuals on the Autistic Spectrum. I believe that each person is unique and benefits from different therapeutic interventions. We will work together to create personalized goals in order to identify your strengths and limitations.

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.

Seeking a therapist for yourself can be overwhelming. Anxiety, painful events from your past, and today’s pressures can hold you back from getting what you want. Therapy can help you gain control over low self-esteem, body image struggles, past trauma, disordered eating behaviors, and anxiety. Therapy can help you grow, connect, and thrive. Together, we can help you find the courage to heal from the past, turn down the negative voice in your mind, choose healthy coping skills to build resiliency, and trust yourself to create the life you love.

Are you feeling stuck? Has stress, depression, or anxiety taken over your life and causing issues in relationships or at work? Have you tried other therapists and struggled to find a good fit? I have special training with mood disorders, personality disorder diagnoses and anxiety. I can also help with management of shock trauma and/or childhood trauma including trauma bonding, sexual assault, addiction and pervasive feelings of self hate. Lets connect! I am here to help.

Sometimes in life, we feel stuck, we don't know where to go, or we just feel confused. Therapy is a great place to start when tackling big - or little - life questions! A good working relationship between a client and their therapist is extremely important; due to this, I feel rapport building is one of the key elements in beginning the therapeutic relationship. My passion lies in working with family dynamic changes, daily life struggles, crisis, victims of trauma, and depression/anxiety.