Family Therapy in Overland Park, KS
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Emma K Cannon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I commonly treat issues related to anxiety, self-esteem,
family
dynamics, boundaries, communication & relationships.
Do you ever feel like you are wearing an emotional mask? After another long day of pretending, you break down, realizing how lonely you are & feel like nobody even cares. You have friends but you feel like you have no one to talk to about what is going on in your head. You feel stuck. You feel isolated. You want to feel safe, seen & heard.
Katie Holtz Valencia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LCAC
Verified
Verified
I have years of experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression,
family
conflict, addiction, and co-occurring disorders.
The journey towards healing can feel overwhelming or impossible, but with support and guidance, desired change and growth can be achieved. I believe an important part of therapy is creating a safe and open environment. I strive to build a strong trusting relationship so you are able to learn, grow, and be vulnerable in order to start the healing process.
Waitlist for new clients
Rachel Wittry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-T
Verified
Verified
At Balance
Family Therapy
, I will help clients discover their own identity and connect that with their outer lives and together we will find a balance between the two.
Karli Farnham Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in working with adults and individuals struggling with anxiety, relational conflict, OCD tendencies,
family
struggles, LGBTQ+ and spiritual abuse.
Are you overwhelmed with anxiety and not sure what to do about it? If so, you are not alone. Whether your anxiety is new or you have been struggling with it for awhile, therapy can help you understand where it is coming from and how to feel more settled. I believe we all have experiences that leave us lost and disconnected from ourselves and the people around us. In therapy, we can work to give you the space to process your past, explore your feelings and understand your experiences. This will help us know where your anxiety stems from and how to help it.
Debra Hartley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you dealing with life challenges or unexpected life changes? Whether it is a relationship with a spouse, child,
family
member or a peer, it can be overwhelming. All relationships require attention and there are times when we may need help and support. I work from a client focused , strength-based perspective to help couples and families understand each other.
Paul R Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
(LMFT), Gottman (Level 1) trained, Prepare and Enrich certified, and a member of of the American Assoc.
Searching for the right mental health partner in the midst of conflict with loved ones, or other issues, can leave us feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Milford House
Family Therapy
exists to help clients heal and stand on their own two feet. I am a devoted follower of Jesus, father of two, and committed husband, who is passionate about offering authentic, results-focused, mental health services for individuals, couples and families from all walks of life.
Stephanie Liebling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am Stephanie Liebling, MSW, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker practicing non-emergency mental health therapy. I encourage, counsel, and support self-understanding, self-awareness, and self-sufficiency while acknowledging the need for support through
family
, friends, and the community. I believe the therapeutic process is only a part of a comprehensive support network for you. I specialize in Marital/
Family
(Gottman Level 3), CBT, and EMDR skills . I am fluent in American Sign Language. My office is just West of Highway I-35 on 75th Street in the Shawnee Mission/ Overland Park area. I serve the greater Kansas City area.
Wellspring Counseling LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, LCAC, KCGC, CACREP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in substance abuse issues for the addict and the affected
family
.
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our goal is to help you find empowerment to grow from your struggles, help you to heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Not accepting new clients
Mary Helen Dennihan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
I utilize a variety of therapies including EMDR, Trauma Focused, Internal
Family
Systems, Solution and Emotion Focused, Cognitive, Behavioral, Catholic/Christian orientation as requested, and more.
01/03/2023 Currently not taking new clients. If you are looking for assistance managing and improving your emotional, psychological, mental and/or relational health needs, I would be honored to meet with you. I work with persons experiencing trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar; abuse; adjustment disorder; relationship problems: parenting,
family
, peer, health, marital and more.
Natalie Renee Spencer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Trained in play therapy, I can help your child or
family
work through some of the hardest parts of life in a nonthreatening, collaborative way.
Is your child struggling with life transitions? Or maybe you are struggling to co-parent with your ex spouse. Sometimes teenagers are really struggling and need someone to talk to and navigate the challenges of growing up. Often parents need advice in how to cope with the developmental changes in their children. Life brings on challenges and I am here to help.
Not accepting new clients
Matthew P Brandmeyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LMAC, SEP
Verified
Verified
The practice is focused on exploring developmental gaps created by
family
patterns and trauma.
Structured Support, LLC is a therapeutic practice specializing in helping individuals, families, couples, and organizations optimize mental health and well-being. The practice leans on a theoretical framework that combines social ecology, and neuroscience to understand environmental and physiologic factors that influence our mental health and intimate relationships.
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Cindy L Purifoy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I draw from culturally sensitive and evidence-based therapies that focus on attachment, trauma-informed care, and
family
systems.
Life can hit us with challenges, whether they come in the form of unexpected change, unwelcome events, or damage to an important relationship … maybe even the relationship with yourself. During the most difficult days of my own life, key individuals offered me life-giving support, teaching me that I wasn’t the problem – it was the way I chose to cope with it that required the attention. That shift in my thinking opened a path to healing and greater wholeness. It is now my privilege and honor to provide a safe, respectful space where people are fully accepted as they are.
Not accepting new clients
Erin L Gaal
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LAC
Verified
Verified
With over 25 years of experience, I focus on addictions (licensed addictions counselor), emotional regulation skills (to decrease emotional reactions and increase thoughtful responses), and
family
systems (to include marriage &
family therapy
).
"You're fired Dr. Gaal! We don't need you anymore" are glorious moments in the life of this therapist. My clients have met their goals and are embarking on successful futures. It is my belief that all people want satisfying lives and everyone can achieve it. Each of us has a unique definition of what is "satisfying." Relationships (marital, familial, collegial, communal), careers, and a sense of purpose seem to be some driving motivators. By addressing the obstacles (past hurts, betrayals, addictions) and enhancing these important areas (our relationships, careers, purpose), we can make the changes to create lives of fulfillment.
Jeff Lees
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCAC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Jeff Lees is a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2004. He attended Kansas State University with a focus on
Family
Studies and Human Services emphasizing Adolescent and Youth Counseling. Jeff provides both adolescent and adult individual, couples, and familial therapy to those beset by Substance Abuse, PTSD, abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, oppositional and defiant disorders, anger management, and/or grief and loss. In his spare time, Jeff loves being outdoors—anything with water.
Janos Glynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our ability to “emotionally detach” while on the job can have extremely negative effects on personal and
family
relationships.
Years of deep, heavy, or significant trauma? Feeling broken and unfixable? You are the person I want to work with! This trauma causes intrusive thoughts, memories, flashbacks, a short temper, reckless behavior, or a negative emotional state. We will do real work to understand why your behaviors and thoughts are the way they are, and we will find solutions and answers. I do not believe therapy should last years and my sessions reflect this.
Therese McKechnie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
I work from a
Family
Systems orientation while uniquely blending various mental health theories and techniques that have proven helpful in the change process.
Are you feeling stuck in your life right now? Are you feeling overwhelmed with your life circumstances and not sure what to do next? Are you going through some changes and transitions in your life and feel uncertain about what direction to take? Have you decided that you want things to be different but find yourself unsure about how to make that happen or how to make changes last?
Emily Lekan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Through my own exploration of
family
history and its impact on our attachment styles, I find meaning in exploring this with my clients through attachment work and emotionally focused approaches.
I know that therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. We all face challenges in life; some endure more than others, but you're not expected to handle it all on your own. I'm passionate about providing a safe environment that is validating, engaging, and focused on positive change to help both children and adults heal through their own unique therapeutic journey. My purpose includes creating a safe and accepting environment for children and families to grow from and to feel inspired by their own capabilities. I earned my graduate degree at Friends University, and I also have extensive training in the practice of Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Yujung “Oh”- Ellie Mental Health Of Overland Park
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a licensed professional counselor specializing in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and mindfulness, I have had the honor of helping both adults and children navigate various concerns including depression, anxiety, anger management, self-esteem concerns, conflicts with
family
and peers, couples issues, personality disorders, trauma (PTSD), and grief.
We are all unique, multidimensional puzzle pieces trying to find where we fit. As such, we all have countless ways to define ourselves. However you choose to define yourself, I am here to help you throughout your journey. I know what it means to find everyday to be an uphill struggle, as my own journey had me move from my home in South Korea and endeavor to adapt to a new life in Kansas City. I have experienced the friction of adjusting to a new environment and the feeling of not belonging. I have also discovered for myself how to thrive in such an environment, and would like to help you learn how to thrive in your own environment.
Kaley Wajcman
Art Therapist, MA, ATR, BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I valued my role in supporting the WHOLE
family
unit: the patient as well as siblings and caregivers.
It can feel overwhelming to be juggling our busy lives: work, school, activities, meetings, appointments, and household needs. Especially when we're faced with a new stressor, or something traumatic, it can feel taxing to even find the right support. As a board certified & registered clinical Art Therapist, I am specially trained to utilize art to support our wellbeing and to facilitate coping. In particular, I see kids, teens & young adults in my private practice and we work on navigating emotions such as anxiety and depression, growing our self-awareness, self-regulation & anything life has thrown at us, big or small.
Not accepting new clients
Valerie Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, RPT
Verified
Verified
Struggling with life stressors or feeling overwhelmed with your child's behavioral/emotional concerns? I specialize in helping children and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD or other behavioral or emotional concerns as well as
family therapy
, parenting guidance and couples counseling. My role as a therapist is to be a guide in assisting you with determining natural resources and further educate other strategies to help you with the change you want in your life. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings in the past 14 years and in outpatient/private practice for the past 4 years.
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What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.