Marriage Counseling Therapists in Overland Park, KS

Hello! I’m Aaron and I am passionate about helping you find greater expansiveness, security and joy in your life. I use Somatic Experiencing to help trauma heal, fight/flight/freeze responses to complete and to bring balance to your emotional life. I am also certified in psychoanalysis and trained to listen deeply and help bring awareness to the hidden patterns that represent important parts of you waiting to be heard and cared for.

Mike is a Master’s degree level counselor in clinical internship through Walden University. He provides high-quality therapy services at a discounted rate and works under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Mike combines the proven effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with the deep insights of psychodynamic therapy to provide a comprehensive and effective approach to treatment. CBT is a structured, goal-oriented approach that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that may be contributing to their problems.

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!

Asking for help can be very overwhelming. You're not alone. Many people feel overloaded by emotions, their past, relationships, family etc. Why people come to therapy varies for each individual; the end result is often the same. They feel better. It is courageous to ask for help. Courage to take the control back , eliminate the things that are causing you pain. Therapy is a place for personal healing, growth and discovery. If you are reading this then you have already taken the first step to making changes. You are the narrator of your story; the ending is up to you.

My name is Erik Johnston, and I am a depth therapist. Being a depth therapist means I explore inner feelings, thoughts, sensations and intuitions to create options and new ways of being in my client's inner and outer life.

Making the decision to start therapy is not easy, and finding the right therapist can feel nearly impossible. I tell my clients that no one should be in therapy forever; rather, therapy provides an opportunity to process your experiences and learn strategies to keep moving forward as you ride the roller coaster of life. I value the implementation of therapeutic techniques supported by research while providing a nonjudgmental, supportive, strengths-based approach.

Do you have doubts about whether you can rebuild or revive your love? Do you feel unseen, unheard , misunderstand, or exhausted from doing most of the relationship work? You have so many things you want to say to your partner but don't know how to say, Has your trust been betrayed? If you are tired of struggling, Pathways to Empowerment helps you ignite your path forward to help, hope and change. My driving mission is equipping and retooling and igniting connection and love I can help you couples find new trust, intimacy, and emotional balance. Call Now

Whether you are struggling with a relationship, anxiety, depression, trauma or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone. Life is full of experiences that may mold us into someone we don’t want to be. Sometimes, we carry around anger, fear or feeling like "if I just attain this goal, then I'll be happy". The happiness we find so often is fleeting. Let’s work together to find the contentment and resilience you have been searching for to begin genuinely enjoying life again.

I encourage my clients to lean into their basic needs and desires for human connection. In our work together, you can expect to be aware, compassionate, and grace-giving when it comes to defenses, patterns, or themes in your life, as well as thoughts, anxieties, and emotions you may think or feel. I value kind self-talk, self-compassion, boundaries, self-regulation, and being a secure base and anchor for yourself, because as a human, you need other people, but you also need you. The longest relationship you will ever have is with yourself: why not make it a good one?

The therapy room can be a daunting place. It must be a safe place where you can open up and be yourself, without being judged. Personal exploration, life questions, relationship struggles...these are deep waters to wade through alone. Processing our experiences with trusted others can be revolutionary, and a therapeutic relationship can be a pivotal move toward healing and wholeness. You are worth knowing and your experiences are important to me. We will make room for your thoughts, feelings, perspectives and all that you are going through. The floor is yours! In this room, you can leave the burden of caring for others at the door.

If only we could flip a switch and stop overthinking, micromanaging our days, feeling in constant worry or entertaining feelings of worthlessness. My background in trauma and addiction sheds new insight to old behaviors providing the self-awareness needed to navigate day-to-day experiences. Through connection and meaning, your goals are attainable, life is manageable, and you are important.

Life can be difficult and unpredictable. We can become stuck in ways of relating to ourselves, others, and the world which are no longer working. You are meant for something more! If you are longing to be more of who you are intended to be, if you desire to find new ways of navigating life and relating to others, let me walk alongside you in your story. I believe that healing does not occur in isolation; it is a relational endeavor. I am committed to offering a non-judgmental space so that you may be seen, heard, and known.

I believe psychotherapy is a mixture of psychoeducation (providing information to help people develop new coping and relationship skills), emotional processing (learning to identify and work through uncomfortable feelings), and corrective emotional experience (using the counseling relationship as a safe place to experiment with new interpersonal skills). I utilize a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (addressing how our thoughts and beliefs impact our emotional experience, self-image, and behavior); Family Systems Therapy (helping people gain insight into characteristic relationship patterns); and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (understanding how ways of coping developed earlier in life may not serve us well in the present).

I am a firm believer that therapy is for everyone - no matter how scary and strange the process may be. In this safe environment, everyone will feel welcomed just as they are. Working through a trauma-informed lens, I have extensive training in working with fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community, while utilizing clinical and evidence-based therapeutic modalities - all while using a secular approach. I primarily work with teens through their college years, and adults.

Living to your fullest potential will take courage, but it can be fun. If you work better with your hands or want to get back into your body and on your feet, take some time to focus on and leave behind negative thoughts. You will find this is a safe place to use as a springboard for setting a more positive tone in your life. You may even connect with others who are lifetime learners. Flourishing doesn't happen alone. It doesn't take a hammer to bloom.

It is tough to pick a therapist. If you are looking for a focus on goals from a compassionate perspective, keep reading! I try to make therapy enjoyable as you discover how to function and feel your best. With kindness, I will challenge you. You will experience a consistent presence and professional, warm hearted boundaries. I focus on overall wellness, including health behaviors and utilizing spiritual/religious resources.

Most of my clients come to me because they’re struggling with their sex life and they’re pretty sure it’s all their fault. They’re not having the kind of sex that they want or sex has just become an enormous problem in their relationship. I often find that at the root of these issues surrounding sexuality is shame. Sometimes that shame is connected to: poor self-esteem or body image, believing you don’t deserve sexual pleasure, a belief that whatever you’re into is just too "weird" and you want to feel “normal” but can’t shake this particular desire, or societal & cultural expectations of gender roles.

Greetings, this website will hopefully help you find whatever it is your looking for in a therapist. I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and have 28 years of experience and have had the pleasure of working with teenagers as well as with adults on an individual basis, as well as with couples and families. I work with people experiencing a variety of problems such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, drugs, alcohol, parenting, young adults needing assistance to successfully launch into adulthood and in the past 3 years have been working with people who suffer from trauma.

I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for my clients to explore their experiences and emotions. I  believe in the power of therapy and humor to transform lives and have dedicated my career to helping others achieve their goals. I am an 11-time fitness competitor, a 20-year personal trainer, and a five sport athlete. I believe your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs affect your health. I use evidence-based approaches to improve your health and wellness for lifelong lifestyle changes.  I use a "whole body approach." Group coaching launching soon.