Female Therapists in Jackson County, MO
Deborah K Rinehart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64111
WOMEN: I can guide you in redefining your life course.
Is life not what you envisioned it to be? Tired of the same fight? Discover PERMANENT solutions to repetitive problems! Specializing in individuals and couples. 35+ YEARS EXPERIENCE HELPING PEOPLE REDEFINE THEIR LIFE COURSE. COUPLES: Discover permanent solutions to repetitive problems. I provide pre/post marital therapy. New relationships welcome! IT IS POSSIBLE TO RECAPTURE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE! LIFE TRANSITION: (Divorce, Loss, Retirement, Empty nesting, Middle-age Slump. Learn to redirect and rejuvenate your life course and find meaning from change, struggle, and transition.
WOMEN: I can guide you in redefining your life course.
Is life not what you envisioned it to be? Tired of the same fight? Discover PERMANENT solutions to repetitive problems! Specializing in individuals and couples. 35+ YEARS EXPERIENCE HELPING PEOPLE REDEFINE THEIR LIFE COURSE. COUPLES: Discover permanent solutions to repetitive problems. I provide pre/post marital therapy. New relationships welcome! IT IS POSSIBLE TO RECAPTURE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE! LIFE TRANSITION: (Divorce, Loss, Retirement, Empty nesting, Middle-age Slump. Learn to redirect and rejuvenate your life course and find meaning from change, struggle, and transition.
I have a passion for working with pre-teen, teen, and adult women.
Are you feeling alone? Are you struggling with your relationships in life? Are you unable to handle your moods? Is your anxiety taking over? Tired of feeling like you are fighting an uphill battle? This can feel exhausting and like there is no way out. You do not have go through this all on your own. You are capable of becoming the best version of you and it is easier to achieve than you think.
I have a passion for working with pre-teen, teen, and adult women.
Are you feeling alone? Are you struggling with your relationships in life? Are you unable to handle your moods? Is your anxiety taking over? Tired of feeling like you are fighting an uphill battle? This can feel exhausting and like there is no way out. You do not have go through this all on your own. You are capable of becoming the best version of you and it is easier to achieve than you think.
Wendy Hawkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64082
I enjoy working with women and couples!.
I utilize a handful of models with my clients. I believe every individual should be in control of their mental health journey. I'm here to educate and empower you throughout that evolution.
I enjoy working with women and couples!.
I utilize a handful of models with my clients. I believe every individual should be in control of their mental health journey. I'm here to educate and empower you throughout that evolution.
Kathryn Orr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64110
I support women grappling with identity loss and relationship with body in pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood at any phase.
I am so glad you are here. The journey of motherhood is certainly beautiful, but it can be profoundly lonely and loaded with pressure to mother perfectly. Your fear, sadness, rage, and even regret make sense. You don't feel like yourself. You might also be having thoughts that scare you. Being seen and heard as you persist through these hard things will open up space for you to befriend your truest self and expand your capacity to cope. My desire is to guide your exploration of who you are, what you have been through, and what you truly want...even beyond your role as mom.
I support women grappling with identity loss and relationship with body in pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood at any phase.
I am so glad you are here. The journey of motherhood is certainly beautiful, but it can be profoundly lonely and loaded with pressure to mother perfectly. Your fear, sadness, rage, and even regret make sense. You don't feel like yourself. You might also be having thoughts that scare you. Being seen and heard as you persist through these hard things will open up space for you to befriend your truest self and expand your capacity to cope. My desire is to guide your exploration of who you are, what you have been through, and what you truly want...even beyond your role as mom.
After spending two years mentoring young women at a college ministry, I gained a new found passion for helping people through the most difficult times in their lives.
I counsel from a Christian perspective, and enjoy incorporating faith into my practice if that is something you desire. My areas of specialty include: adults, children & adolescents, trauma, depression, anxiety, family issues, and school issues. I have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and play therapy
After spending two years mentoring young women at a college ministry, I gained a new found passion for helping people through the most difficult times in their lives.
I counsel from a Christian perspective, and enjoy incorporating faith into my practice if that is something you desire. My areas of specialty include: adults, children & adolescents, trauma, depression, anxiety, family issues, and school issues. I have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and play therapy
I specialize in helping women, especially those in perimenopause and menopause, find renewed purpose and well-being.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I bring a holistic perspective to my practice, recognizing the interconnectedness of your emotional, social, and environmental well-being. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a powerful approach that can help individuals regulate emotions, improve relationships, and build a life worth living.
I specialize in helping women, especially those in perimenopause and menopause, find renewed purpose and well-being.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I bring a holistic perspective to my practice, recognizing the interconnectedness of your emotional, social, and environmental well-being. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a powerful approach that can help individuals regulate emotions, improve relationships, and build a life worth living.
Caitlyn Crawford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64109
Passion Populations & Specializations: LGBTQ+, Couples of all varieties, Sex Therapy, Women-Empowerment, Teens.
Keepin’ It Real/My Therapeutic Style: As a former journalist turned therapist, I believe in giving voice to the voiceless. My brand of therapy is equal parts heart and facing hard things. It's honest, nonjudgmental, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, authentic and so very Human.
Passion Populations & Specializations: LGBTQ+, Couples of all varieties, Sex Therapy, Women-Empowerment, Teens.
Keepin’ It Real/My Therapeutic Style: As a former journalist turned therapist, I believe in giving voice to the voiceless. My brand of therapy is equal parts heart and facing hard things. It's honest, nonjudgmental, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, authentic and so very Human.
My practice focuses on women struggling with life transitions (breakups, divorce, job change etc.
When life is overwhelming, it's easy to feel alone and isolated. You're being pulled in a hundred different directions and feel uncertain what to focus o first. I believe every person has the strength and resources to live a joyful life. Together, we can determine healthy strategies for you to better cope, grow and make positive changes.
My practice focuses on women struggling with life transitions (breakups, divorce, job change etc.
When life is overwhelming, it's easy to feel alone and isolated. You're being pulled in a hundred different directions and feel uncertain what to focus o first. I believe every person has the strength and resources to live a joyful life. Together, we can determine healthy strategies for you to better cope, grow and make positive changes.
Katie Kirkenmeier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, PMH-C, ATR
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64063
I am passionate about trauma and helping women in the perinatal years, specifically those going through infertility and postpartum.
I believe every person has the right to heal and experience personal growth. We all experience hardships and stress in life that can be overwhelming. I am here to help you understand you are not alone and deserve to be heard . My intention is to provide a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed space to support you on your path to healing and to enhance your relationship to self. There is no concern that is too small that you should have to endure by yourself. I believe each individual is unique and deserves a therapeutic experience that is tailored to their healing journey.
I am passionate about trauma and helping women in the perinatal years, specifically those going through infertility and postpartum.
I believe every person has the right to heal and experience personal growth. We all experience hardships and stress in life that can be overwhelming. I am here to help you understand you are not alone and deserve to be heard . My intention is to provide a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed space to support you on your path to healing and to enhance your relationship to self. There is no concern that is too small that you should have to endure by yourself. I believe each individual is unique and deserves a therapeutic experience that is tailored to their healing journey.
As a professional of color, a minority business owner, and a black female I am well acquainted with the various tensions and anxieties that can affect people of color here in the United States.
Please Note: I do NOT Accept Insurance. Racism is tough! We all live with various levels of stress and anxiety caused by the numerous elements in our lives. But living under the constant stress, pressure, and anxiety of racism adds another level of tension to our relationships with our family, our co-workers, our community, and ourselves.
As a professional of color, a minority business owner, and a black female I am well acquainted with the various tensions and anxieties that can affect people of color here in the United States.
Please Note: I do NOT Accept Insurance. Racism is tough! We all live with various levels of stress and anxiety caused by the numerous elements in our lives. But living under the constant stress, pressure, and anxiety of racism adds another level of tension to our relationships with our family, our co-workers, our community, and ourselves.
Marci Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64114
She has a special interest in helping women and individuals with marginalized identities reclaim their wholeness after emotionally abusive relationships.
Do you feel like you don’t know who you are anymore? You may struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or relationships where you aren’t free to be yourself. You want a place to reconnect with who you are and what you value. Through individual therapy, Marci helps you navigate internal and interpersonal challenges so you can reclaim your identity, voice, and confidence.
She has a special interest in helping women and individuals with marginalized identities reclaim their wholeness after emotionally abusive relationships.
Do you feel like you don’t know who you are anymore? You may struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or relationships where you aren’t free to be yourself. You want a place to reconnect with who you are and what you value. Through individual therapy, Marci helps you navigate internal and interpersonal challenges so you can reclaim your identity, voice, and confidence.
Meet Our Female Therapists
Alexis Chastain
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CIT, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64102
I specialize in helping women like you.
I have experience as a victim advocate in the court system, supporting those affected by domestic violence. I’ve also received training in narcissistic abuse, giving me tools to help those impacted by narcissistic behavior. Additionally, I’ve built a strong foundation in treating relational trauma, helping clients heal and regain peace and control.
I specialize in helping women like you.
I have experience as a victim advocate in the court system, supporting those affected by domestic violence. I’ve also received training in narcissistic abuse, giving me tools to help those impacted by narcissistic behavior. Additionally, I’ve built a strong foundation in treating relational trauma, helping clients heal and regain peace and control.
You are a successful career woman who is fighting anxiety every stinking day.
I don't just nod my head and listen, I will be interactive with you. Weekly action plans help! I like to start with today and find your distress points and how they are interrupting your present life. Examining beliefs, values, recognizing depressive thinking patterns and committing to doing the work, you will improve your self-esteem and re-connect to life.
You are a successful career woman who is fighting anxiety every stinking day.
I don't just nod my head and listen, I will be interactive with you. Weekly action plans help! I like to start with today and find your distress points and how they are interrupting your present life. Examining beliefs, values, recognizing depressive thinking patterns and committing to doing the work, you will improve your self-esteem and re-connect to life.
I specialize in working with thoughtful and self-aware women - which always includes trans women- and non-binary individuals, who are ready for lasting change.
While I do offer a range of services and programs, my approach to working with people is the same. I am client-led with an anti-racist and anti-oppression lens. I offer an eclectic and integrative approach to counseling and coaching and sessions may include movement, artistic expression, nutritional education, and mindfulness coaching.
I specialize in working with thoughtful and self-aware women - which always includes trans women- and non-binary individuals, who are ready for lasting change.
While I do offer a range of services and programs, my approach to working with people is the same. I am client-led with an anti-racist and anti-oppression lens. I offer an eclectic and integrative approach to counseling and coaching and sessions may include movement, artistic expression, nutritional education, and mindfulness coaching.
Kara Joy Werner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I can help with Trauma, Anxiety, and ADHD - working primarily with women, non-binary and neurodivergent adults through a systemic, culturally affirmative, anti-oppressive lens.
I am certified in Somatic/Attachment EMDR and interweave parts work (IFS and Ego States), among other modalities, depending on your needs. We work collaboratively to create resources and do deeper work that will empower you to transform your relationship with yourself and others. I promise to be fully present. This time is yours. You Deserve.To.Feel.Better.
I can help with Trauma, Anxiety, and ADHD - working primarily with women, non-binary and neurodivergent adults through a systemic, culturally affirmative, anti-oppressive lens.
I am certified in Somatic/Attachment EMDR and interweave parts work (IFS and Ego States), among other modalities, depending on your needs. We work collaboratively to create resources and do deeper work that will empower you to transform your relationship with yourself and others. I promise to be fully present. This time is yours. You Deserve.To.Feel.Better.
As a proud Mexican-American woman and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I get what it’s like to walk through life with your own unique story.
Throughout my life, I have faced many challenges, overcome obstacles, and achieved the goals I’ve set my mind to. All of which have led me to become a transformational character in my family. My goal is to help more people develop into transformational characters, both for themselves and for those close to them.
As a proud Mexican-American woman and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I get what it’s like to walk through life with your own unique story.
Throughout my life, I have faced many challenges, overcome obstacles, and achieved the goals I’ve set my mind to. All of which have led me to become a transformational character in my family. My goal is to help more people develop into transformational characters, both for themselves and for those close to them.
Morgan Brueseke
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64110
Primarily, I work with female identifying clients 18+ who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, trauma, and overall life stressors.
I work from a compassionate, person-centered perspective that includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic interventions. I also have completed EMDR training and will incorporate that into sessions if needed.
Primarily, I work with female identifying clients 18+ who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, trauma, and overall life stressors.
I work from a compassionate, person-centered perspective that includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic interventions. I also have completed EMDR training and will incorporate that into sessions if needed.
I work with adult women and teens (15yrs+) in individual therapy on relationships, life transitions, co-dependency, self-awareness/worth, grief, anxiety, stress, pre-pregnancy/pregnancy, mid life and self-care.
I take an integrative and holistic approach, tailoring therapy to each client based on all aspects of their life. Working together, we will develop and implement skills that will create positive changes. I am a compassionate, non-judgmental listener and offer practical/real life guidance. Hopefulness and encouragement are pillars in my practice.
I work with adult women and teens (15yrs+) in individual therapy on relationships, life transitions, co-dependency, self-awareness/worth, grief, anxiety, stress, pre-pregnancy/pregnancy, mid life and self-care.
I take an integrative and holistic approach, tailoring therapy to each client based on all aspects of their life. Working together, we will develop and implement skills that will create positive changes. I am a compassionate, non-judgmental listener and offer practical/real life guidance. Hopefulness and encouragement are pillars in my practice.
I most often see women, during pregnancy or postpartum, or at other times of crisis or difficulty during their lives.
While I see individuals and couples for general psychotherapy, I have a particular interest in working with women, whether during early adulthood, mid-life or beyond. I have done extensive work with women during the reproductive years, for issues related to infertility, pregnancy, postpartum or perinatal loss.
I most often see women, during pregnancy or postpartum, or at other times of crisis or difficulty during their lives.
While I see individuals and couples for general psychotherapy, I have a particular interest in working with women, whether during early adulthood, mid-life or beyond. I have done extensive work with women during the reproductive years, for issues related to infertility, pregnancy, postpartum or perinatal loss.
With over a decade of experience as a psychotherapist, I specialize in supporting women and teens navigating trauma, stress, relationship issues, work/life balance and significant life transitions.
My goal with clients is to develop a safe, comfortable relationship so that you can explore yourself deeper and understand what your symptoms are trying to tell you. Together we will take a deep dive into your story where I will help ease your nervous system and teach you how to be comfortable in your body and mind again.
With over a decade of experience as a psychotherapist, I specialize in supporting women and teens navigating trauma, stress, relationship issues, work/life balance and significant life transitions.
My goal with clients is to develop a safe, comfortable relationship so that you can explore yourself deeper and understand what your symptoms are trying to tell you. Together we will take a deep dive into your story where I will help ease your nervous system and teach you how to be comfortable in your body and mind again.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.