Couples Counseling Therapists in Overland Park, KS

I am passionate about working with people of all ages. My youngest client is 3 & my oldest is 80 years old. I treat adults, couples , co-parents, families, young adults, teens, tweens, & children. As a clinically licensed counselor, I treat a variety of mental health & family issues. I studied 2 yrs post masters to become an RPT (registered play therapist specializing in working with children) and an SATP-C (sexual addictions treatment provider - certified). I am passionate about working with people who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, attachment issues, high conflict family work due to divorce, etc.

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.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Returns voicemails and emails within 24 hours. Have you been feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Maybe you have been struggling with low-self-esteem? Or experiencing difficulties within your relationships? Sometimes our concerns can feel very isolating and beginning to search for a therapist feels like an overwhelming task. I will work with you to create the kind of life you want to be living by using the strengths you already possess. It's important that you feel you are moving at a pace that is comfortable for you and together, we can determine what that looks like.

It can be overwhelming to take the first step in starting your journey towards safety within your body/mind and in relationships with others (which can be crazy-making at times). But it doesn't have to be! Whether we are navigating the dating/hookup scene or already established relationships with ourselves, partner (s), our family of origin, or even the chosen family we must create, it can be really easy to get lost and struggle to find our way back to satisfying and fulfilling relationships. As a queer relational therapist, I can offer you unique insights and a safe space to process and heal.

I provide high-quality, confidential counseling services to adults and adolescents in a comfortable, private office setting. My treatment approach is solution-focused, and strengths-based. What this means is that I work in collaboration with my patients, drawing on their inner resources to discover solutions to the problems which face them.

When do you to take your car in for service? Warning lights or routine maintenance guide these decisions to keep our vehicles in optimal working condition. Without the required service, your vehicle will fail to operate. Relationships also stop working when we do not maintain them. Similar to vehicles, we often need additional assistance to get it up and running. Is your relationship due for a tune-up or a complete overhaul? Outside of a thorough assessment I will help individuals and couples navigate through their symptoms and relational stress by not only fostering insight, but encouraging an ability to tackle future obstacles.

A Nationally-Certified Psychoanalyst, I have been in the private practice of individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy and psychoanalysis for the past 12 years. I have worked with a wide range of issues and have successfully treated a wide range of problems. These include (to name a few) depression, anxiety, eating disorders,problems of life, couples and group therapy, recovering from divorce or separation, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual dysfunction. In addition to my clinical work, I am also a Professor, and serve as Secretary of the local division (39) of the American Psychological Association (KCAPP).

As a therapist my goal is to provide a safe and honest environment where all clients feel empowered. Therapy can be one of the most powerful gifts we can give ourselves and our loved ones. This experience can open doors to better understanding of family and transitional situations, assist with development of communication skills and provide valuable tools for coping with trauma or other challenges in life. My client-first approach involves working together to understand your unique experiences and assist you in achieving personal goals. I strive to be an ally, advocate, and conscientious facilitator during our time together.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families from a variety of backgrounds and concerns. As we roll up our sleeves in the therapy process, I am honored to get to know the individual(s), not just the problem, and their unique strengths and resources. Through therapy, people are able to reclaim their identity, break free from emotional bondage, and live the kind of fulfilling life which is determined by their own dreams and desires.

I am a dedicated and seasoned licensed clinical therapist with over 18 years of experience. I see clients in person and virtually. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are navigating marriage, blending families, divorce, life transitions, grief, anxiety and depression.

I am honored to have had the privilege over the past 20 years to work with many amazing people. I specialize in working with trauma and abuse, PTSD (including military and first responders). I also work with Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety disorders, OCD, and Adjustment disorders. I use a variety of treatment modalities, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and art therapy, client centered; most importantly is the relationship and trust felt between the client and myself. I believe in the resiliency of the mind, body, spirit, and I am thankful to have the opportunity to walk beside those while they find their way to peace and happiness.

What is this therapy thing all about? It’s simple and hard at the same time and can be the best decision you’ll ever make for yourself. You talk, I listen. And together we open up the possibilities. We will explore what makes you you, and then decide what you want to keep and want you’d like to change. The goal is to help you feel closer to your authentic self while being able to love those around you in a deeper, more meaningful way.

Sometimes life can be hard. Our lives can be going really well and then what seems out of nowhere crisis can strike. It is normal to feel confused, anxious, angry and overwhelmed. We will often look for someone whom we can trust and will assist us solving life challenges. 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 within working with family dynamic changes, daily life struggles, crisis, victims of trauma, and depression/anxiety. Call today!

You may find yourself in the middle of a life change, grief, questioning your identity, divorce or experiencing unwanted mental health symptoms, among other things. Maybe your relationship is at a crossroad, has experienced an affair or you're tired of dealing with the same relational problems over and over with the same results. You don't have to navigate these roads alone. Reaching out for help and support is a courageous step towards creating the life and relationships that you want.

The past two years have been very difficult for so many of us. I am offering virtual counseling and eventually in person. Family relationship difficulties, marital issues, grief and loss, depression and anxiety are prevalent. Tired of feeling alone in your marriage or relationship ? Reconnect with couples /marriage counseling in my Overland Park/Leawood office. Are you facing a major life transition? Coping tools and healthy communication can make a big difference. I strive to provide a safe, non judgmental space for my clients to be heard. Together we can find positive solutions to life difficulties. Feel free to reach out.

I am committed to meeting my clients right where they are on their journey. I draw them out into a space that is safe, authentic and affirming. I desire to walk along side, encourage and equip my clients to become the very best version of their true self. It is my intent to bring about soulful transformation and restoration; inspiring whole-hearted living.

I help clients move though their issues and help them focus on where they want to be, not necessarily where they have been. In these times most clients already understand from where their pain and trauma stems. Real change takes work so clients should be prepared for homework and straightforward discussion. A client has to want to understand the process they are experiencing and be a part of their solution, since it is theirs to build upon. Communication is always important and learning new ways to do that is a key to success.

NOW Accepting NEW Clients! In person OR online. Grief can imprison our soul, mind & body. Spiritually this can trigger the darkness we courageously battle alone. When our soul is trapped within this darkness it can be difficult to navigate towards the doorway of freedom. Loss can take many forms-the death of a loved one or cherished pet, an unexpected medical diagnosis, the dissolution of a relationship , a miscarriage, even the loss of a body part or job. No matter the source of your grief, it is valid & real. True strength and bravery will always intertwine with pain, fear and loss. I will provide you with compassion and support.