Parenting Therapists in Grandview, MO
I've helped parents to learn proven parenting techniques.
As we journey through life, we can experience challenges that stifle our personal growth or block our connection with others. Sometimes, we feel ill-equipped, disappointed, alone, hurt, or afraid. But there is hope-- hope for understanding, peace, empowerment, and joy. Whether you would like to broaden your understanding of your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, or deepen your connection with others, there is hope and there is help. Together we can enhance self-awareness and other-awareness. We can work to understand and strengthen your ability to manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We can develop healthy problem-solving and life skills.
I've helped parents to learn proven parenting techniques.
As we journey through life, we can experience challenges that stifle our personal growth or block our connection with others. Sometimes, we feel ill-equipped, disappointed, alone, hurt, or afraid. But there is hope-- hope for understanding, peace, empowerment, and joy. Whether you would like to broaden your understanding of your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, or deepen your connection with others, there is hope and there is help. Together we can enhance self-awareness and other-awareness. We can work to understand and strengthen your ability to manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We can develop healthy problem-solving and life skills.
Are you preparing for marriage and concerned about settling for a wooden nickel? Or are you currently married and need help navigating through rough patches?
You don't have to settle for wooden nickels. You are more than enough! Having healthy, lasting relationships begins with you. Self-love, patience, cultural sensitivity, and being emotional healthy provides opportunities to foster a great relationship with others and for a healthy soul.
Are you preparing for marriage and concerned about settling for a wooden nickel? Or are you currently married and need help navigating through rough patches?
You don't have to settle for wooden nickels. You are more than enough! Having healthy, lasting relationships begins with you. Self-love, patience, cultural sensitivity, and being emotional healthy provides opportunities to foster a great relationship with others and for a healthy soul.
Melissa R Vaughns-Guein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, IMH-E, CCTP, CCATP
Grandview, MO 64030
As a seasoned practitioner with nearly a decade of private practice experience, my expertise spans individual, couple, and family therapy all grounded in evidence-based modalities, which speaks to my unique ability to create therapeutic spaces where clients feel truly seen and supported.
Over the years I mastered the art of weaving formal training with lived experience to guide clients toward sustainable self-care practices and grounding techniques. This isn't just clinical skill—it's the cultivation of culturally responsive relationships that honor each person's narrative while equipping them with intervention.
As a seasoned practitioner with nearly a decade of private practice experience, my expertise spans individual, couple, and family therapy all grounded in evidence-based modalities, which speaks to my unique ability to create therapeutic spaces where clients feel truly seen and supported.
Over the years I mastered the art of weaving formal training with lived experience to guide clients toward sustainable self-care practices and grounding techniques. This isn't just clinical skill—it's the cultivation of culturally responsive relationships that honor each person's narrative while equipping them with intervention.
Carrying grief, anxiety, trauma, or lingering anger? Your feelings matter and you do not have to carry it alone. Therapy and healing work with me is a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space. Your voice is welcomed, heard and supported. I invite you to reawaken your inner energy, release what no longer serves you, and cultivate calm, joy, balance and resilience. Together, we develop a plan to restore self-care practices, relationships, rise in your purpose, and step into a life full of vitality, abundance, and connection. Healing and happiness is not just possible—it’s waiting for you. Let’s take this journey together. You are worthy.
Carrying grief, anxiety, trauma, or lingering anger? Your feelings matter and you do not have to carry it alone. Therapy and healing work with me is a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space. Your voice is welcomed, heard and supported. I invite you to reawaken your inner energy, release what no longer serves you, and cultivate calm, joy, balance and resilience. Together, we develop a plan to restore self-care practices, relationships, rise in your purpose, and step into a life full of vitality, abundance, and connection. Healing and happiness is not just possible—it’s waiting for you. Let’s take this journey together. You are worthy.
I specialize in helping people in all kinds of relationships, parent-child, family relationships or romantic relationships.
My name is Mary Kate Short and I am fully licensed in Missouri and Kansas. I primarily see children, families, young adults, and couples. I am in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist and am Level One Gottman certified couples therapist. Having experience in the hospital, school, and private practice has given me the experience and empathy needed to see clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.
I specialize in helping people in all kinds of relationships, parent-child, family relationships or romantic relationships.
My name is Mary Kate Short and I am fully licensed in Missouri and Kansas. I primarily see children, families, young adults, and couples. I am in the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist and am Level One Gottman certified couples therapist. Having experience in the hospital, school, and private practice has given me the experience and empathy needed to see clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.
As a therapist and clinical supervisor, Stan provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions through an attachment-theory lens. He values a multidisciplinary, treatment-team approach and honors each person's uniqueness, working holistically across the psychological, emotional, spiritual, and relational dimensions of life. Modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Attachment Theory. He considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals through the healing process as they reach their goals.
As a therapist and clinical supervisor, Stan provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions through an attachment-theory lens. He values a multidisciplinary, treatment-team approach and honors each person's uniqueness, working holistically across the psychological, emotional, spiritual, and relational dimensions of life. Modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Attachment Theory. He considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals through the healing process as they reach their goals.
Cortney Ray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
We know that life can life! Are you ready to begin transitioning from simply surviving to fully thriving? If so, I can help you! I specialize in working along side young girls, women, couples, and families process through their traumas, insecurities, and overall life's challenges.
We know that life can life! Are you ready to begin transitioning from simply surviving to fully thriving? If so, I can help you! I specialize in working along side young girls, women, couples, and families process through their traumas, insecurities, and overall life's challenges.
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After over 20 years as a K-8 teacher, I became a counselor 3 years ago to address the growing emotional needs of students & parents.
Whether you are a couple, family, or an individual, I am here to help you to learn and apply effective skills so life feels less overwhelming and more enjoyable. Couples often struggle with physical or emotional connection; we work to address feelings of neglect and apply rituals to restore feeling heard and loved. Families may be divided by past trauma; I offer support for each member with family therapy as needed. Individuals need relational help, self-worth rebuilding, communication skills, and, often, trauma processing to overcome feeling "less than".
After over 20 years as a K-8 teacher, I became a counselor 3 years ago to address the growing emotional needs of students & parents.
Whether you are a couple, family, or an individual, I am here to help you to learn and apply effective skills so life feels less overwhelming and more enjoyable. Couples often struggle with physical or emotional connection; we work to address feelings of neglect and apply rituals to restore feeling heard and loved. Families may be divided by past trauma; I offer support for each member with family therapy as needed. Individuals need relational help, self-worth rebuilding, communication skills, and, often, trauma processing to overcome feeling "less than".
I work with parents struggling with parenting anxiety, feeling bad or worried about the ways your children are affected by your home life.
I create a comfortable relationship so you can safely challenge your feelings and thoughts and then make changes. I often give assignments to work on between sessions. I also perform diagnostic interviews and evaluations for ADHD, anxiety and depression and make long-term treatment recommendations if needed.
I work with parents struggling with parenting anxiety, feeling bad or worried about the ways your children are affected by your home life.
I create a comfortable relationship so you can safely challenge your feelings and thoughts and then make changes. I often give assignments to work on between sessions. I also perform diagnostic interviews and evaluations for ADHD, anxiety and depression and make long-term treatment recommendations if needed.
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.
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 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.
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.
Vanessa Wray Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64105
Those who work with me are usually having relationship difficulties, trauma complications, or have pain from losses and want internal peace & secure attachments to others (partners, children, parents, friends).
Specialized in couples of all types, adult individuals, and families, I am a Certified Emotion-Focused Therapist, Fair Play Facilitator, & Level I AEDP clinician. I hold a Certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology from Portland State U., and I also provide EMDR, sand tray therapy, & I have a Psychiatric Service Dog, "Rontu," who tags along!
Those who work with me are usually having relationship difficulties, trauma complications, or have pain from losses and want internal peace & secure attachments to others (partners, children, parents, friends).
Specialized in couples of all types, adult individuals, and families, I am a Certified Emotion-Focused Therapist, Fair Play Facilitator, & Level I AEDP clinician. I hold a Certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology from Portland State U., and I also provide EMDR, sand tray therapy, & I have a Psychiatric Service Dog, "Rontu," who tags along!
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.
These issues may include parenting issues, grief and loss, relationships, being part of the sandwich generation, work/life balance.
My fellowship training focused on family systems, as we are all in some type of system, our family of origin, extended family, friends, or work family. All these systems come with the joys and sorrows inherent in relationship. Together we can come up with new ways of navigating difficulties without compromising relationships.
These issues may include parenting issues, grief and loss, relationships, being part of the sandwich generation, work/life balance.
My fellowship training focused on family systems, as we are all in some type of system, our family of origin, extended family, friends, or work family. All these systems come with the joys and sorrows inherent in relationship. Together we can come up with new ways of navigating difficulties without compromising relationships.
At Lakewood Family Therapy our goal is to offer excellent therapy from beginning to end for all of our clients and their families. We are a dedicated group of professional Christian counselors, bringing healing to the family, and giving hope for the future. Dr. Corley offers professional counseling for marriages, families, and individuals. For more information about our practice or our counselors, or to set up a free 15 minute phone consult, please visit our website www.lwfamilytherapy.com .
At Lakewood Family Therapy our goal is to offer excellent therapy from beginning to end for all of our clients and their families. We are a dedicated group of professional Christian counselors, bringing healing to the family, and giving hope for the future. Dr. Corley offers professional counseling for marriages, families, and individuals. For more information about our practice or our counselors, or to set up a free 15 minute phone consult, please visit our website www.lwfamilytherapy.com .
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.
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.