Parenting Therapists in Belton, MO
Parents will benefit from a collaborative approach that sees the whole child and offers practical solutions.
We specialize in helping children, teens and families who are impacted by a variety of struggles. With over a decade full of experience, we provide effective treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, loss, family conflict, aggression, self-harm, sexualized behavior, attachment, adoption, and poor social skills.
Parents will benefit from a collaborative approach that sees the whole child and offers practical solutions.
We specialize in helping children, teens and families who are impacted by a variety of struggles. With over a decade full of experience, we provide effective treatment for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, loss, family conflict, aggression, self-harm, sexualized behavior, attachment, adoption, and poor social skills.
I specialize in helping clients navigate:
• Addiction & recovery
• Depression & anxiety
• PTSD & trauma
• Marital and relationship issues
• Career and employment stress
• Family dynamics & parenting concerns
• Life transitions, including re-entry into society
Working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, young adults, adults and the elderly. Who are struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, marital conflicts, employment challenges, familial concerns, or re-entering society. Helping individuals and families to achieve meaning and purpose in their lives by providing a holistic counseling approach of instruction, guidance, and insight for personal development and emotional growth. In order to live a fully functional, healthy life contributing to their needs and to the needs of those who depend on them for support. "A meaningful life is never too late."
I specialize in helping clients navigate:
• Addiction & recovery
• Depression & anxiety
• PTSD & trauma
• Marital and relationship issues
• Career and employment stress
• Family dynamics & parenting concerns
• Life transitions, including re-entry into society
Working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, young adults, adults and the elderly. Who are struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, marital conflicts, employment challenges, familial concerns, or re-entering society. Helping individuals and families to achieve meaning and purpose in their lives by providing a holistic counseling approach of instruction, guidance, and insight for personal development and emotional growth. In order to live a fully functional, healthy life contributing to their needs and to the needs of those who depend on them for support. "A meaningful life is never too late."
A Balanced Mind,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, CCPT-II
1 Endorsed
Belton, MO 64012
Aimee Johnson, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, CCTP-II, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of A Balanced Mind, LLC in Belton, Missouri. She has a license to practice in the state of Missouri and Kansas as a Clinical Social Worker. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II with over 14 years of clinical experience. Aimee supports individuals, couples, and families through challenges such as anxiety, autism level I, adhd, depression, ptsd, relationship issues, sexual issues, stress, and major life transitions.
Aimee Johnson, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, CCTP-II, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of A Balanced Mind, LLC in Belton, Missouri. She has a license to practice in the state of Missouri and Kansas as a Clinical Social Worker. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II with over 14 years of clinical experience. Aimee supports individuals, couples, and families through challenges such as anxiety, autism level I, adhd, depression, ptsd, relationship issues, sexual issues, stress, and major life transitions.
Are you looking for someone to support you during a season of healing and growth? I am passionate about helping people find what works for them. We all need a little extra care during difficult times, and I would love to provide that for you!
When you are ready, schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit and to begin your therapeutic journey. I want to support you in finding safety to heal, grow, and live a full life!
Are you looking for someone to support you during a season of healing and growth? I am passionate about helping people find what works for them. We all need a little extra care during difficult times, and I would love to provide that for you!
When you are ready, schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit and to begin your therapeutic journey. I want to support you in finding safety to heal, grow, and live a full life!
I am very passionate about establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and creating a safe, non- judgmental space so my clients can explore their feelings, behaviors and thoughts. I know therapy can be intimidating and scary, but together we will help gain back control of your life.
I am very passionate about establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and creating a safe, non- judgmental space so my clients can explore their feelings, behaviors and thoughts. I know therapy can be intimidating and scary, but together we will help gain back control of your life.
I believe that everyone has the potential to grow and learn. Friends and family are great support at times, but sometimes people can benefit from more. I often tell people therapy is a little bit like having a coach. It is someone to set goals with, someone to hold you accountable, someone to cheer you on and help you navigate the road map of life. It is my goal to help you get on the track that is best suited for you and your family, and come up with a plan to help you stay the course!
I believe that everyone has the potential to grow and learn. Friends and family are great support at times, but sometimes people can benefit from more. I often tell people therapy is a little bit like having a coach. It is someone to set goals with, someone to hold you accountable, someone to cheer you on and help you navigate the road map of life. It is my goal to help you get on the track that is best suited for you and your family, and come up with a plan to help you stay the course!
We are a group practice in Lees Summit, Missouri. We have providers that specialize in couples counseling, children, teens, and adults. We are committed to helping families, individuals, as well as our community happier and healthier.
We are a group practice in Lees Summit, Missouri. We have providers that specialize in couples counseling, children, teens, and adults. We are committed to helping families, individuals, as well as our community happier and healthier.
As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. I focus on creating affirming, compassionate spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, older adults, and those exploring their identities.
I bring expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and grief. My approach is holistic, focusing on self-love, communication skills, and healing from challenging experiences like social isolation, shame, and personal transitions. I'm particularly committed to supporting clients through life stages, including young adulthood, midlife shifts, and aging.
As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. I focus on creating affirming, compassionate spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, older adults, and those exploring their identities.
I bring expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and grief. My approach is holistic, focusing on self-love, communication skills, and healing from challenging experiences like social isolation, shame, and personal transitions. I'm particularly committed to supporting clients through life stages, including young adulthood, midlife shifts, and aging.
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My ideal clients are parents navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting challenges, as well as teens facing emotional or behavioral struggles.
I specialize in EMDR, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and solution-focused approaches. I also help clients heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, and improve communication. Whether supporting parents, guiding clients through postpartum transitions, or empowering teens, I tailor sessions to your unique needs for lasting change.
My ideal clients are parents navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting challenges, as well as teens facing emotional or behavioral struggles.
I specialize in EMDR, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and solution-focused approaches. I also help clients heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, and improve communication. Whether supporting parents, guiding clients through postpartum transitions, or empowering teens, I tailor sessions to your unique needs for lasting change.
I work with parents and young adults to create a personalized, goal focused treatment plan.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood? With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping children, teens, adults, and families who feel like they don’t quite fit into the mold. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, chronic illness or family conflict - please know you are not alone, and things can get better.
I work with parents and young adults to create a personalized, goal focused treatment plan.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood? With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping children, teens, adults, and families who feel like they don’t quite fit into the mold. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, chronic illness or family conflict - please know you are not alone, and things can get better.
I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting, and coping with grief and loss.
I have the honor of getting to learn about my clients' stories and how they want to live their lives. The most exciting parts of my work are the moments when a client understands themselves and their experiences just a little differently and those insights enable them to live with more freedom and authenticity.
I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting, and coping with grief and loss.
I have the honor of getting to learn about my clients' stories and how they want to live their lives. The most exciting parts of my work are the moments when a client understands themselves and their experiences just a little differently and those insights enable them to live with more freedom and authenticity.
I also work with parents and children to strengthen communication, build healthy routines, and restore connection.
ADHD · Adoption · Anger Management · Anxiety · Codependency · Coping Skills · Depression · Emotional Disturbance · Grief · Life Coaching · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders · Parenting · Peer Relationships · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Stress · Trauma and PTSD · Job Stress · Marital/Pre-marital · Men's Issues
I also work with parents and children to strengthen communication, build healthy routines, and restore connection.
ADHD · Adoption · Anger Management · Anxiety · Codependency · Coping Skills · Depression · Emotional Disturbance · Grief · Life Coaching · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders · Parenting · Peer Relationships · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Stress · Trauma and PTSD · Job Stress · Marital/Pre-marital · Men's Issues
Jeremy Lotz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in: 1) Teens / Young Adults, 2) Parenting & 3) Christian Counseling.
I have advanced training in the best-practice trauma therapy called EMDR. I also incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral & solution-focused therapies. I've successfully treated: PTSD, CPTSD, depression, anxiety, ODD/Conduct issues, anger, codependency, self-injury, self-esteem, stress, trauma, self-esteem, parenting, divorce/blended family issues, etc.
Specializing in: 1) Teens / Young Adults, 2) Parenting & 3) Christian Counseling.
I have advanced training in the best-practice trauma therapy called EMDR. I also incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral & solution-focused therapies. I've successfully treated: PTSD, CPTSD, depression, anxiety, ODD/Conduct issues, anger, codependency, self-injury, self-esteem, stress, trauma, self-esteem, parenting, divorce/blended family issues, etc.
Pamela Wine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA/NCC, LPC, RPT, EdS, PCIT
2 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64064
In my play room, I implement Child Centered Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment Focused activities, Parent Training, PCIT and when appropriate, a more directive approach.
Play is the place where children’s minds, hearts, and souls meet. Through Play Therapy, children are able to heal from distressing events such as, but not limited to, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, depression, adoption, foster care and attachment issues; and to improve in myriad areas such as impulse control, emotional regulation, ADHD, OCD, and ODD. As your child’s therapist, my goal is to enable children to heal, so that they are empowered to “rise and shine” to their highest potential.
In my play room, I implement Child Centered Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment Focused activities, Parent Training, PCIT and when appropriate, a more directive approach.
Play is the place where children’s minds, hearts, and souls meet. Through Play Therapy, children are able to heal from distressing events such as, but not limited to, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, depression, adoption, foster care and attachment issues; and to improve in myriad areas such as impulse control, emotional regulation, ADHD, OCD, and ODD. As your child’s therapist, my goal is to enable children to heal, so that they are empowered to “rise and shine” to their highest potential.
I have experience and training in assisting people through lifespan transitions including: •Women seeking relationship and personal counseling •Teenagers wrestling with identity, parents and safe relationships •Children needing counseling •Couples who deeply long to be cared for and care about the other but are missing each others hearts and are losing hope •Fathers and mothers desiring a different home environment and looking for support and guidance •Caregivers caring for a parent or in-law, needing support during this transition I offer a safe compassionate environment and specific training in each of these areas
I have studied lifespan transitions and family issues for many years and am a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor, a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas as well as an LPC in Missouri. I counsel children, adolescents, individuals and couples in a variety of life circumstances.
I have experience and training in assisting people through lifespan transitions including: •Women seeking relationship and personal counseling •Teenagers wrestling with identity, parents and safe relationships •Children needing counseling •Couples who deeply long to be cared for and care about the other but are missing each others hearts and are losing hope •Fathers and mothers desiring a different home environment and looking for support and guidance •Caregivers caring for a parent or in-law, needing support during this transition I offer a safe compassionate environment and specific training in each of these areas
I have studied lifespan transitions and family issues for many years and am a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor, a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas as well as an LPC in Missouri. I counsel children, adolescents, individuals and couples in a variety of life circumstances.
She affirms LGBTQIA identities and works with clients navigating depression, divorce, parenting, and self-esteem with compassion, curiosity, and care.
Yes, talking to someone will help. And if you don’t have anyone in your intimate circle, there are gifted professionals who can listen and provide a sacred, confidential space for you. There’s a path to living a lighter, happier, and more liberated life in your near future.
She affirms LGBTQIA identities and works with clients navigating depression, divorce, parenting, and self-esteem with compassion, curiosity, and care.
Yes, talking to someone will help. And if you don’t have anyone in your intimate circle, there are gifted professionals who can listen and provide a sacred, confidential space for you. There’s a path to living a lighter, happier, and more liberated life in your near future.
I take care to include families in the therapy process to empower parents and enhance parenting resources.
I operate from a trauma-informed and person centered therapy approach with individuals of all ages, with a specialty in play therapy for children who have experienced trauma or complex stressful experiences. This means that I believe each individual has what it takes within them to be in charge of their own healing, and some people just need help along the way. That also means that you get to come exactly as you are and be accepted and cared for. We will take time to build a positive and authentic therapeutic relationship, which will hold the healing powers of safety and connection.
I take care to include families in the therapy process to empower parents and enhance parenting resources.
I operate from a trauma-informed and person centered therapy approach with individuals of all ages, with a specialty in play therapy for children who have experienced trauma or complex stressful experiences. This means that I believe each individual has what it takes within them to be in charge of their own healing, and some people just need help along the way. That also means that you get to come exactly as you are and be accepted and cared for. We will take time to build a positive and authentic therapeutic relationship, which will hold the healing powers of safety and connection.
My work with children includes lots of work with parents so that you better understand their development and needs and things often improve quickly.
My passion is working with children and families, helping them to relate better with one another or to cope with normal family issues in healthier ways. I believe all clients possess the potential to improve their lives. My goal is to offer support and strategies so that clients can decide for themselves what is appropriate for them. I hope to help adult clients gain perspective and understanding of their lives so they are empowered to make meaningful changes for themselves. I now also specialize in working with neurodivergent children and adults. My office is in Missouri, and I offer Telehealth in KS or MO. I have openings!
My work with children includes lots of work with parents so that you better understand their development and needs and things often improve quickly.
My passion is working with children and families, helping them to relate better with one another or to cope with normal family issues in healthier ways. I believe all clients possess the potential to improve their lives. My goal is to offer support and strategies so that clients can decide for themselves what is appropriate for them. I hope to help adult clients gain perspective and understanding of their lives so they are empowered to make meaningful changes for themselves. I now also specialize in working with neurodivergent children and adults. My office is in Missouri, and I offer Telehealth in KS or MO. I have openings!
I also provide family therapy services and am certified to provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for children ages 2-7 and their caregivers who are struggling with disruptive behaviors in the home or school setting.
Hello and welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have been providing individual and family therapy services for 15 years. Searching for a therapist can be a daunting task and you are taking a brave first step! I work with individuals (both children and adults) who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, disordered eating, body image, life transitions, and overall stressors.
I also provide family therapy services and am certified to provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for children ages 2-7 and their caregivers who are struggling with disruptive behaviors in the home or school setting.
Hello and welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have been providing individual and family therapy services for 15 years. Searching for a therapist can be a daunting task and you are taking a brave first step! I work with individuals (both children and adults) who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, disordered eating, body image, life transitions, and overall stressors.
You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, or major life changes. My ideal clients are adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from the life they want to be living. Through a supportive, collaborative approach, we work to reduce distress, strengthen coping skills, process difficult experiences, and help you feel more confident, grounded, and in control of your life.
You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, or major life changes. My ideal clients are adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from the life they want to be living. Through a supportive, collaborative approach, we work to reduce distress, strengthen coping skills, process difficult experiences, and help you feel more confident, grounded, and in control of your life.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.