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Kevin B Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
Prior to being a marriage therapist, I spent time working in the art world as a reproduction specialist as well as working one-on-one with art galleries around the world.
I specialize in a few types of clients - Couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals that live under a constant state of frustration in life. As someone who has lived and survived all of these scenarios personally, I've have a ton of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you are picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics, or struggling to escape the things that beat you down, I am honored to pull up a chair and begin sorting through the mess in your first session.
Prior to being a marriage therapist, I spent time working in the art world as a reproduction specialist as well as working one-on-one with art galleries around the world.
I specialize in a few types of clients - Couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals that live under a constant state of frustration in life. As someone who has lived and survived all of these scenarios personally, I've have a ton of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you are picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics, or struggling to escape the things that beat you down, I am honored to pull up a chair and begin sorting through the mess in your first session.
(913) 318-4957 View (913) 318-4957
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Julia Battle
Counselor, LCPC, RPT , SATP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
Wounds come in all sizes & shapes: depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relational problems, narcissistic abuse, hopelessness, grief, addiction, parent/child relationship problems, family issues, marriage problems, divorce, addictions, gender identity struggles, etc.
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.
Wounds come in all sizes & shapes: depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relational problems, narcissistic abuse, hopelessness, grief, addiction, parent/child relationship problems, family issues, marriage problems, divorce, addictions, gender identity struggles, etc.
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.
(913) 349-7608 View (913) 349-7608
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Steffon E Staley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAMS-II, NCC
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
I help people live a life worth living. I help people reduce their unnecessary suffering. I help a lot of people struggling with anger, but I also help people struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, and life's struggles. You are more than enough and more than the worst things you have ever done. You are more than the worst things people can say, do, feel or think towards you. You can live a life worth living. You can learn the skills and tools needed to live a life worth living and enjoy meaningful relationships, meaningful purpose, meaningful conversations, and meaningful activities.
I help people live a life worth living. I help people reduce their unnecessary suffering. I help a lot of people struggling with anger, but I also help people struggling with anxiety, depression, marital issues, and life's struggles. You are more than enough and more than the worst things you have ever done. You are more than the worst things people can say, do, feel or think towards you. You can live a life worth living. You can learn the skills and tools needed to live a life worth living and enjoy meaningful relationships, meaningful purpose, meaningful conversations, and meaningful activities.
(816) 839-6875 View (816) 839-6875
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Anthony S Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
I am a relationship specialist. If you are experiencing relational distress in your marriage or civil union, I can help. If you are having trouble communicating or your life goals seem not to align anymore with your partner, I can help. If you are at your wits end and all of your attempts to address your situation have failed, then give me a call. You don't have to live in anger, distrust, anxiety, or hopelessness. Happiness and satisfaction in your relationship can be yours.
I am a relationship specialist. If you are experiencing relational distress in your marriage or civil union, I can help. If you are having trouble communicating or your life goals seem not to align anymore with your partner, I can help. If you are at your wits end and all of your attempts to address your situation have failed, then give me a call. You don't have to live in anger, distrust, anxiety, or hopelessness. Happiness and satisfaction in your relationship can be yours.
(816) 578-0437 View (816) 578-0437
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Armstrong Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
My passion is families, the building block upon which society is built. By healing families, we heal the world. I specialize in couples therapy, which improves not only the couple but the entire family as a result. I specialize in working with teenagers, helping them with depression, social anxiety, and life coaching. I specialize in treating trauma, a taxing burden that no one should have to carry through life, a burden that sadly so often goes untreated.
My passion is families, the building block upon which society is built. By healing families, we heal the world. I specialize in couples therapy, which improves not only the couple but the entire family as a result. I specialize in working with teenagers, helping them with depression, social anxiety, and life coaching. I specialize in treating trauma, a taxing burden that no one should have to carry through life, a burden that sadly so often goes untreated.
(913) 349-5670 View (913) 349-5670
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Jill Curtis Licensed Clinical Counselor
Counselor, MS, EdS, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
As a client-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship problems, today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered to maximize your utmost potential. Therapy is for someone who is motivated to grow, learn about themselves, and make positive changes in their life and relationships. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
As a client-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship problems, today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered to maximize your utmost potential. Therapy is for someone who is motivated to grow, learn about themselves, and make positive changes in their life and relationships. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(913) 357-6380 View (913) 357-6380
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The Forge Initiative, Inc.
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66211
Our counselors strive to provide counseling to men that is biblically sound and applicable to all of life's unique challenges. In the midst of the questions, troubles, and problems of life, we are here to offer help, healing, and hope. Our team has advanced degrees and decades of experience in Christian counseling and desire to offer compassionate care and guidance to help resolve difficulties, comfort sorrow, ease pain, and provide guidance for making wise decisions. We also have years of experience working in banking, engineering, and in the non-profit world, giving us unique insight into issues men face.
Our counselors strive to provide counseling to men that is biblically sound and applicable to all of life's unique challenges. In the midst of the questions, troubles, and problems of life, we are here to offer help, healing, and hope. Our team has advanced degrees and decades of experience in Christian counseling and desire to offer compassionate care and guidance to help resolve difficulties, comfort sorrow, ease pain, and provide guidance for making wise decisions. We also have years of experience working in banking, engineering, and in the non-profit world, giving us unique insight into issues men face.
(913) 392-3147 View (913) 392-3147
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Centurion Johnson
Counselor, BHS, MHA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66211
Check out our website for more details! I became a therapist because of a void that has existed for decades. A void that allowed black and brown people to be left to find sometimes inadequate ways of dealing with real mental health issues. As you search you will find very few people that look like me that are in profession of mental health. This is unfortunate. Although my caseload is hugely diverse, what comforts my clients is I represent what in my field is lacking...a representative from a disenfranchised group of people helping to build up the individual, repairing relationships and making families whole.
Check out our website for more details! I became a therapist because of a void that has existed for decades. A void that allowed black and brown people to be left to find sometimes inadequate ways of dealing with real mental health issues. As you search you will find very few people that look like me that are in profession of mental health. This is unfortunate. Although my caseload is hugely diverse, what comforts my clients is I represent what in my field is lacking...a representative from a disenfranchised group of people helping to build up the individual, repairing relationships and making families whole.
(913) 349-9571 View (913) 349-9571
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Sydney S. Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211  (Online Only)
I work with adults in their 30s-70s who is overwhelmed with chronic stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief/loss and/or life disrupting childhood trauma/post-traumatic stress. I also work with individuals and couples who want to resolve problems within their relationships, life transitions, divorce, including cultural identity issues. I work well with men who are in midlife (30s-70s) struggling with anxiety, aging and/or depression. I also work with those who are going through many life changes and identity conflicts. These clients often feel lost, stuck and alone. Their anxiety, negativity and low mood is out of control.
I work with adults in their 30s-70s who is overwhelmed with chronic stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief/loss and/or life disrupting childhood trauma/post-traumatic stress. I also work with individuals and couples who want to resolve problems within their relationships, life transitions, divorce, including cultural identity issues. I work well with men who are in midlife (30s-70s) struggling with anxiety, aging and/or depression. I also work with those who are going through many life changes and identity conflicts. These clients often feel lost, stuck and alone. Their anxiety, negativity and low mood is out of control.
(913) 305-4391 View (913) 305-4391
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Dan Livingston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66211
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years providing support to adults and adolescents. I believe that each individual is the expert in their own growth, change or recovery and I am here to assist in this journey. I have extensive experience working with veterans and also provide couples counseling.
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years providing support to adults and adolescents. I believe that each individual is the expert in their own growth, change or recovery and I am here to assist in this journey. I have extensive experience working with veterans and also provide couples counseling.
(913) 543-4147 View (913) 543-4147
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Embark Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
We are here to help! We are a group of professionals who approach therapy with compassion and understanding, providing a partnership with you in a safe, caring and supportive place to explore life's difficulties, and learn how to balance any challenge, and improve your relationships. We use an individualized, integrated approach to therapy, promoting wellness in all areas of your life: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual. We work with children, teens, young adults, millennials, families, couples and partners. We also have counseling interns to provide an affordable options for your mental healthcare.
We are here to help! We are a group of professionals who approach therapy with compassion and understanding, providing a partnership with you in a safe, caring and supportive place to explore life's difficulties, and learn how to balance any challenge, and improve your relationships. We use an individualized, integrated approach to therapy, promoting wellness in all areas of your life: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual. We work with children, teens, young adults, millennials, families, couples and partners. We also have counseling interns to provide an affordable options for your mental healthcare.
(913) 353-3769 View (913) 353-3769
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Vanessa Wray Knight
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
Hello! I'm Vanessa, co-owner of Secure Counseling Clinics. I've lived in KC for 20 years with my husband, 4 children, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 bearded dragon, and a flock of backyard chickens! I'm a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in both MO and KS, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and KS board-approved clinical supervisor. My heart work is helping humans with complex trauma. Couples, as well as parents and their children, work with me to form secure attachments with each other. I help clients experiencing relationship difficulties and those who experience pain from circumstances or losses.
Hello! I'm Vanessa, co-owner of Secure Counseling Clinics. I've lived in KC for 20 years with my husband, 4 children, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 bearded dragon, and a flock of backyard chickens! I'm a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in both MO and KS, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and KS board-approved clinical supervisor. My heart work is helping humans with complex trauma. Couples, as well as parents and their children, work with me to form secure attachments with each other. I help clients experiencing relationship difficulties and those who experience pain from circumstances or losses.
(816) 608-8444 View (816) 608-8444
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Nini B. Rosenstock, LSCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
As a licensed psychotherapist and life coach with more than 35 years of experience, I bring energy, compassion and insight to my practice to support clients in their overall health and well-being. I love my work and am committed to working in partnership with each of my clients to attain the desired outcome. My specialties include relationship building, couples counseling, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction and life balance.
As a licensed psychotherapist and life coach with more than 35 years of experience, I bring energy, compassion and insight to my practice to support clients in their overall health and well-being. I love my work and am committed to working in partnership with each of my clients to attain the desired outcome. My specialties include relationship building, couples counseling, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction and life balance.
(913) 355-6495 View (913) 355-6495
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Tom Page
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66211
Do you feel like your life has been hijacked by overwhelming thoughts and feelings? The overwhelm can really feel like it robs you of the things that matter most. That's where I can help. My name is Tom Page and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor that specializes in helping people reclaim their peace of mind.
Do you feel like your life has been hijacked by overwhelming thoughts and feelings? The overwhelm can really feel like it robs you of the things that matter most. That's where I can help. My name is Tom Page and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor that specializes in helping people reclaim their peace of mind.
(913) 270-0931 View (913) 270-0931
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Robert Alan Feuer
MA, LCP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
Robert A. Feuer, MA, LCP, (Bob) is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst with 37 years of clinical experience helping people change and grow to improve their lives and relationships. I am past-President of the Greater Kansas City-Topeka Psychoanalytic Center where I also serve on the Psychoanalytic Institute teaching faculty. I create a warm, safe, and therapeutic environment for adults and adolescents struggling with mood, anxiety, trauma, adjustment, and relationship issues. I provide briefer therapy as well as psychoanalysis-a deeper, longer-term, more intensive treatment for more lasting and fundamental change.
Robert A. Feuer, MA, LCP, (Bob) is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst with 37 years of clinical experience helping people change and grow to improve their lives and relationships. I am past-President of the Greater Kansas City-Topeka Psychoanalytic Center where I also serve on the Psychoanalytic Institute teaching faculty. I create a warm, safe, and therapeutic environment for adults and adolescents struggling with mood, anxiety, trauma, adjustment, and relationship issues. I provide briefer therapy as well as psychoanalysis-a deeper, longer-term, more intensive treatment for more lasting and fundamental change.
(913) 499-4301 View (913) 499-4301
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Cheryl Graves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, CCATP, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
I'm here for you, to listen and help work through life's issues to your goals, happiness, and best functioning. Individuals, couples, families, teens, aging, fertility, transgender, LGBTQI+, grief, loss, anxiety, phase of life, addiction, behavioral, medical, chronic, more. I offer support, and compassion in a solution focused, strengths based, informed and confidential environment, custom designed to meet your therapeutic needs. I am CISM-CISD certified, a therapist's therapist (I enjoy working with therapists who want to do their own work), Interactive, Cognitive Behavioral, Integrative, a Generalist. Let's talk.
I'm here for you, to listen and help work through life's issues to your goals, happiness, and best functioning. Individuals, couples, families, teens, aging, fertility, transgender, LGBTQI+, grief, loss, anxiety, phase of life, addiction, behavioral, medical, chronic, more. I offer support, and compassion in a solution focused, strengths based, informed and confidential environment, custom designed to meet your therapeutic needs. I am CISM-CISD certified, a therapist's therapist (I enjoy working with therapists who want to do their own work), Interactive, Cognitive Behavioral, Integrative, a Generalist. Let's talk.
(816) 312-5992 View (816) 312-5992
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Timothy Apodaca
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
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.
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.
(913) 845-7408 View (913) 845-7408
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Mike Doolin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes life brings difficulties we never imagined we would have to deal with. These are situations, circumstances and events like parenting a difficult child, experiencing anxiety or depression, and problems at school, work, or home that we just don't feel equipped to deal with. Many of us expect ourselves to be able to resolve these difficulties and when we can't we feel defeated. Worry, distress, and apathy have run their course and now it's time to get help. I am sensitive to your situation and can help you find relief.
Sometimes life brings difficulties we never imagined we would have to deal with. These are situations, circumstances and events like parenting a difficult child, experiencing anxiety or depression, and problems at school, work, or home that we just don't feel equipped to deal with. Many of us expect ourselves to be able to resolve these difficulties and when we can't we feel defeated. Worry, distress, and apathy have run their course and now it's time to get help. I am sensitive to your situation and can help you find relief.
(913) 553-4595 View (913) 553-4595
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Mary B Sheridan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66211  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are life's challenges feeling overwhelming? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Whether it's a change in your sense of well-being, a relationship, or your family life, ---I am here to help. My counseling approach focuses on offering specific tools to engage you towards feeling better. My approach is always compassionate and non-judgmental. Clients appreciate my diverse way of helping them find the best tools for their particular issues. Working together, we will work at finding the root cause of the issues, while also addressing the symptoms with helpful solutions. You are not alone!
Are life's challenges feeling overwhelming? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Whether it's a change in your sense of well-being, a relationship, or your family life, ---I am here to help. My counseling approach focuses on offering specific tools to engage you towards feeling better. My approach is always compassionate and non-judgmental. Clients appreciate my diverse way of helping them find the best tools for their particular issues. Working together, we will work at finding the root cause of the issues, while also addressing the symptoms with helpful solutions. You are not alone!
(913) 674-9950 View (913) 674-9950

Online Therapists

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Eric T Gaughan Ph.d.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66211
Waitlist for new clients
Our ability to experience wellness is deeply tied to our thoughts, beliefs, and choices. When life overloads and overwhelms us, emotional and behavioral problems often emerge. We feel stuck, discouraged, angry, or scared. But we can also discover and develop new strengths and resources to equip us to effectively cope with the challenges of life. As a psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, it is my privilege to help others on their journey to wellness. I work with adults age 18 and over and have expertise addressing a broad range of problems, including anxiety, depression, anger, poor self-image, and addiction.
Our ability to experience wellness is deeply tied to our thoughts, beliefs, and choices. When life overloads and overwhelms us, emotional and behavioral problems often emerge. We feel stuck, discouraged, angry, or scared. But we can also discover and develop new strengths and resources to equip us to effectively cope with the challenges of life. As a psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, it is my privilege to help others on their journey to wellness. I work with adults age 18 and over and have expertise addressing a broad range of problems, including anxiety, depression, anger, poor self-image, and addiction.
(913) 956-0792 View (913) 956-0792

Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.