Parenting Therapists in Grain Valley, MO
I work best with people who are ready to do the work—not because change is easy, but because there’s unfortunately no shortcut, life hack, or inspirational quote that can do it for you. I enjoy working with teens and adults navigating grief, unexpected transitions, and the many ways life likes to rewrite the script without asking permission. In our work together, you set the goals, and I help you move toward them.
I work best with people who are ready to do the work—not because change is easy, but because there’s unfortunately no shortcut, life hack, or inspirational quote that can do it for you. I enjoy working with teens and adults navigating grief, unexpected transitions, and the many ways life likes to rewrite the script without asking permission. In our work together, you set the goals, and I help you move toward them.
Hello! My name is Nate Rayburn and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Grain Valley Missouri. I have been practicing counseling in Missouri for the past eight years and look forward to being able to help you with any number of issues you may be battling.
Hello! My name is Nate Rayburn and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Grain Valley Missouri. I have been practicing counseling in Missouri for the past eight years and look forward to being able to help you with any number of issues you may be battling.
Tonya studied Human & Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University and after working with children, young adults, refugees, and families for more than a decade, she obtained a Master of Social Work from Washington University. Tonya currently practices clinical social work as a therapist in private practice through The Collective in Kansas City's Crossroads District, and at 510 Counseling Group in Grain Valley, MO.
Tonya studied Human & Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University and after working with children, young adults, refugees, and families for more than a decade, she obtained a Master of Social Work from Washington University. Tonya currently practices clinical social work as a therapist in private practice through The Collective in Kansas City's Crossroads District, and at 510 Counseling Group in Grain Valley, MO.
If life feels heavy, overwhelming, or like you’ve been carrying too much on your own, you’re not alone. I work with teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck and unsure of what’s next. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed on the inside. In our work together, you’ll have a calm, supportive space where you can finally exhale, feel heard without judgment, and start making sense of what you’re going through. We’ll work together at your pace to help you feel more grounded, understood, and confident.
If life feels heavy, overwhelming, or like you’ve been carrying too much on your own, you’re not alone. I work with teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck and unsure of what’s next. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed on the inside. In our work together, you’ll have a calm, supportive space where you can finally exhale, feel heard without judgment, and start making sense of what you’re going through. We’ll work together at your pace to help you feel more grounded, understood, and confident.
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!
Licensed in Kansas and Missouri. I am Angela Sullivan, MA, LPC, CRAADC, NCC and Mediator. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are wanting to improve their quality of life by enhancing communication styles, alleviating symptoms of depression and in learning effective interaction techniques. I am highly skilled in working with couples to enhance and/or mend relationships as well as families. I have personal insight for those individuals struggling with eating disorders. I can assist those navigating toxic relationships or recovering from them.
Licensed in Kansas and Missouri. I am Angela Sullivan, MA, LPC, CRAADC, NCC and Mediator. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are wanting to improve their quality of life by enhancing communication styles, alleviating symptoms of depression and in learning effective interaction techniques. I am highly skilled in working with couples to enhance and/or mend relationships as well as families. I have personal insight for those individuals struggling with eating disorders. I can assist those navigating toxic relationships or recovering from them.
Do you wonder if what you are feeling is normal? Are you having relationship concerns or feeling depressed? Are you irritable or unsure of what is going on in your life? Does your child struggle with emotion regulation or behavioral concerns? Maybe you are considering a major life change? I am here to provide you with the support and confidence you need to cope. Have you recently started questioning your life experiences, dealing with a lost loved one or need support for your child. Through counseling we can identify what you are feeling, how to deal with stress, what are healthy relationships and effective ways to cope with life.
Do you wonder if what you are feeling is normal? Are you having relationship concerns or feeling depressed? Are you irritable or unsure of what is going on in your life? Does your child struggle with emotion regulation or behavioral concerns? Maybe you are considering a major life change? I am here to provide you with the support and confidence you need to cope. Have you recently started questioning your life experiences, dealing with a lost loved one or need support for your child. Through counseling we can identify what you are feeling, how to deal with stress, what are healthy relationships and effective ways to cope with life.
Thank you for clicking in! I’d love to see if we’re a good fit. I specialize in attachment, relationship-focused, and process therapy. I work with children, individuals, and couples on problems like unmet needs, communication breakdowns, and behavioral issues.
Thank you for clicking in! I’d love to see if we’re a good fit. I specialize in attachment, relationship-focused, and process therapy. I work with children, individuals, and couples on problems like unmet needs, communication breakdowns, and behavioral issues.
If are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or parenting concerns, please contact me directly to discuss your treatment options.
My main goals are to help improve coping skills, talk through difficult experiences, and improve conflict resolution strategies/open the lines of communication within the family system. In individual and family therapy, I strive to help those in my practice improve their relationships and overall quality of life.
If are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or parenting concerns, please contact me directly to discuss your treatment options.
My main goals are to help improve coping skills, talk through difficult experiences, and improve conflict resolution strategies/open the lines of communication within the family system. In individual and family therapy, I strive to help those in my practice improve their relationships and overall quality of life.
I offer counseling services for all ages. Whether you're suffering from depression and anxiety or you've experienced something traumatic, I can help. I can help because I've been there myself. We all experience unwanted circumstances, emotions, and addictions that are difficult to handle alone. What has been harmed in relationship with others must be healed with relationship. That's where I come in. I will come alongside you or your child and help you where you're at. I will help you gain insight and provide you with the skills to help you with your problem.
I offer counseling services for all ages. Whether you're suffering from depression and anxiety or you've experienced something traumatic, I can help. I can help because I've been there myself. We all experience unwanted circumstances, emotions, and addictions that are difficult to handle alone. What has been harmed in relationship with others must be healed with relationship. That's where I come in. I will come alongside you or your child and help you where you're at. I will help you gain insight and provide you with the skills to help you with your problem.
Hey there, I am Becky Jeske, a licensed professional counselor. I have been a therapist for ten years now and have a variety of experience ranging from private practice, to school based therapy to group settings. I have worked with many clients who are struggling with guilt, shame, trauma, anxiety, depression, transitions, domestic violence and many others.
If you're here, you're already taking a brave step toward your wellness. I love to build on clients already established strengths while helping them to achieve their goals.
Hey there, I am Becky Jeske, a licensed professional counselor. I have been a therapist for ten years now and have a variety of experience ranging from private practice, to school based therapy to group settings. I have worked with many clients who are struggling with guilt, shame, trauma, anxiety, depression, transitions, domestic violence and many others.
If you're here, you're already taking a brave step toward your wellness. I love to build on clients already established strengths while helping them to achieve their goals.
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Leslie Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW , PMH-C
9 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
Waitlist for new clients
I am a certified PCIT, EMDR and Perinatal Mental Health Therapist specializing in women and families during the reproductive and early parenting years.
I offer a safe, supportive space to process life’s challenges. My approach is collaborative—I’ll meet you where you are and walk beside you on your journey. For parents, I provide in-session coaching to help strengthen confidence and connection. You are not alone.
I am a certified PCIT, EMDR and Perinatal Mental Health Therapist specializing in women and families during the reproductive and early parenting years.
I offer a safe, supportive space to process life’s challenges. My approach is collaborative—I’ll meet you where you are and walk beside you on your journey. For parents, I provide in-session coaching to help strengthen confidence and connection. You are not alone.
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 always been passionate about supporting people as they navigate the areas of life where they feel stuck. Whether the challenge lies within family dynamics, the workplace, or internal struggles, life can feel messy. My goal is to partner with you to untangle these complexities, empowering you to build a healthy foundation and a lasting legacy.
I have always been passionate about supporting people as they navigate the areas of life where they feel stuck. Whether the challenge lies within family dynamics, the workplace, or internal struggles, life can feel messy. My goal is to partner with you to untangle these complexities, empowering you to build a healthy foundation and a lasting legacy.
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 goal is to establish a relationship conducive to collaborating with parents to achieve a cohesive family unit.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Play Therapy. My passion is working with children, teens and families. I have extensive experience working with children and teens in various capacities: Middle School Counselor, Junior High Math Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Paraprofessional, In-Patient Psychiatric Adolescent Instructor. I welcome the opportunity to work with children ages 3 - 18 and their families. I am also available to provide individual counseling to adults in need of someone to listen with empathy and understanding, while assisting in the resolution of problems impeding happiness and fulfillment with life.
My goal is to establish a relationship conducive to collaborating with parents to achieve a cohesive family unit.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Play Therapy. My passion is working with children, teens and families. I have extensive experience working with children and teens in various capacities: Middle School Counselor, Junior High Math Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Paraprofessional, In-Patient Psychiatric Adolescent Instructor. I welcome the opportunity to work with children ages 3 - 18 and their families. I am also available to provide individual counseling to adults in need of someone to listen with empathy and understanding, while assisting in the resolution of problems impeding happiness and fulfillment with life.
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.
I work with many clients struggling with one or more relationships in their lives - with their parents, spouse, family, peers, etc.
Hi, I'm Mandy! Life can be a lot to handle on your own, and I'm here to help. I tend to be a good fit for clients looking for a space to process/organize their thoughts and feelings, or those seeking a more informal therapeutic experience. I view therapy as a partnership, and while I've got some tips and tricks to help you start feeling more in control and less stressed, you are the expert on you. We'll work at your pace, talking through the things you feel are most important - and it's okay if that's not the same thing from week to week. Healing isn't linear; we'll celebrate your successes no matter how big or small!
I work with many clients struggling with one or more relationships in their lives - with their parents, spouse, family, peers, etc.
Hi, I'm Mandy! Life can be a lot to handle on your own, and I'm here to help. I tend to be a good fit for clients looking for a space to process/organize their thoughts and feelings, or those seeking a more informal therapeutic experience. I view therapy as a partnership, and while I've got some tips and tricks to help you start feeling more in control and less stressed, you are the expert on you. We'll work at your pace, talking through the things you feel are most important - and it's okay if that's not the same thing from week to week. Healing isn't linear; we'll celebrate your successes no matter how big or small!
My ideal client is ready to feel understood and better understand themselves. They may be burnt out with their current routine, wanting to explore their authentic self, or wanting to show up better in relationships. Through building self compassion and increased awareness of individual values, my practice focuses on inner strengths and actionable change. I’m here for the laughter and tears and growth!
My ideal client is ready to feel understood and better understand themselves. They may be burnt out with their current routine, wanting to explore their authentic self, or wanting to show up better in relationships. Through building self compassion and increased awareness of individual values, my practice focuses on inner strengths and actionable change. I’m here for the laughter and tears and growth!
Licensed, evidence-based Christian counseling that connects insight with real-life action, addressing the four circles of health: biological, psychological, social, and spiritual. I help people develop healthy routines, learn effective coping tools, and make everyday lifestyle adjustments that support emotional and mental well-being.
Licensed, evidence-based Christian counseling that connects insight with real-life action, addressing the four circles of health: biological, psychological, social, and spiritual. I help people develop healthy routines, learn effective coping tools, and make everyday lifestyle adjustments that support emotional and mental well-being.
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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.