Therapists in Kansas City, MO

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Photo of Mackenzie Sainz, Licensed Professional Counselor in Kansas City, MO
Mackenzie Sainz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, ATR
Verified
Verified
Current Friday openings - Are you experiencing anxiety and avoidance in everyday situations, or find yourself overwhelmed and distracted by memories of past events? Do you find it challenging to establish boundaries and communicate your needs? I get that. You want to be more fully present with your friends, family, or at work, and live a full life where you are able to tolerate distressing emotions in stride. I have extensive experience helping people navigate these struggles.
(816) 323-5198
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Kansas City, MO 64110
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Elizabeth Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PLMFT
Verified
Verified
Feeling stuck, chaotic, overwhelmed, purposeless, anxious? Do you ever find yourself doing the same things over and over wishing you would have a different outcome? Do you feel consumed by your thoughts? Do you feel like you and your partner just don’t get each other? Often time asking for help and finding help is overwhelming. You want to make a change, make things better, but you don’t know how. You want to feel like you again - not to just keep surviving, but start living intentionally and passionately. You want the anxiety, the intrusive thoughts and the sleepless nights to end - to be present with yourself and your loved ones.
(816) 662-6127
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Kansas City, MO 64108
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Marrissa Rhodes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
On the outside it seems like you have it all together, but inside it feels like you are falling apart. You’re tired of lacking confidence in yourself and feeling alone in your struggles. You feel guilty about the frustration and overwhelm you feel each day. It’s like you’re the one carrying all the weight. You’ve worked hard for success, but you aren't living the authentic life you hoped for, and you’ve basically resigned yourself to the idea that you may never find the fulfillment in relationships that you’ve found in your career.
(816) 281-7812
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Kansas City, MO 64116
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Sarah Dettmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Change is an inevitable part of life. Transitions are as natural as night and day. In nature we observe times when things move slowly without visable change - and then suddenly acceleration occurs followed by a transformation. I am a therapist/professional counselor who works with individuals ranging from childhood through late adulthood, couples, and families to assist them in finding personal growth, and work confidently through the natural transitions life brings. I recognize each client as unique and direct my counseling to the whole person; which attends to the body, mind, and spirit of each.
(913) 667-7134
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Kansas City, MO 64110
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Sammy Stayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or in need of support? Do you have past experiences that you want to understand and heal from? Maybe you just need a space for yourself where you can explore and grow? I bring compassion and warmth to our sessions, helping you connect to your own resilience and make sense of your unique story. My framework is intersectional, LGBTQIA affirming, anti-racist, and feminist. I work collaboratively with you to support your growth and help you thrive.
(816) 722-3265
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Kansas City, MO 64109
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Emily Viet
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life is hard. We experience stress, difficult experiences, wounding in relationships, and trauma along with many other experiences. We carry these with us and they show up in our daily lives - in our thoughts, emotions, physical body, relationships with others, relationship with our self. Maybe you've noticed feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Weighed down. Maybe anxious. Maybe you've noticed patterns in your relationships. Maybe physical discomfort and pain. Tension in your body. Maybe you're curious about what you're noticing. Or maybe you’re curious about who YOU are – the authentic you.
(816) 327-9194
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Kansas City, MO 64109
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Lori Schwartz
Psychologist
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My specialty is working with patients with relationship concerns and adjustment to life circumstances. I enjoy working with young adults and couples and am a certifed sex therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. I have experience working with sexual dysfunctions and interpersonal concerns. I really enjoy working together with patients to analyze problems and am active in providing solutions to problems. Secondarily, I enjoy working with adults and children, evaluating educational and emotional concerns. I have had over 20 years of clinical experience.
(816) 659-3290
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Kansas City, MO 64114
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Gabrielle Chappelle
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello there, I’m Gabrielle! Managing the demands of life while dealing with private pain and suffering can be really tough. There can be a sense of ‘Where do I even begin?’ I would love the opportunity to begin right where you are. You may find me appropriate if you are seeking emotional resilience, self-acceptance, or harmony in your relationships. My primary area of focus is with adults and couples impacted by life transitions, trauma, grief, or addiction.
(816) 692-2933
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Kansas City, MO 64106
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Stacey Dawn Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
In my practice, I work with adults who are experiencing or have experienced trauma or unresolved grief in their lives. Trauma affects marriages, friendships parenting and how you can cope from day to day. At times in our life, maybe it’s been easier to ignore those yucky parts or to stuff them down deep inside. Unfortunately, such issues that have been ignored can keep coming up and can even haunt us at the most inopportune times. However, the good news is that I am continually amazed at how resilient the human mind and spirit can be with just some intentional focus on those areas of life.
(816) 296-9832
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Kansas City, MO 64131
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Adam Magers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a practitioner of Jungian, depth, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, I specialize in supporting those who feel stuck, down, depressed, or anxious; those who are searching for purpose, calling, or meaning; and those who are interested in incorporating dreamwork into the therapeutic process. Often, when we find ourselves at a standstill or in a crisis, our potential for healing and transformation comes from the unconscious side of the psyche. Since 2014, I have specialized in supporting veterans as they seek to heal and transform after war and military service, as well as first responders in search of healing.
(816) 759-2029
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Kansas City, MO 64109
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Abby Galyon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems. I have several years of experience supporting individuals and families in crisis, as well as dealing with acute grief and loss. Whether you are new to therapy or just haven’t found the right therapist, I would be honored to be a part of your journey to growth and healing.
(816) 693-6963
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Kansas City, MO 64111
Not accepting new clients
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Karanita B Boling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LSCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I'm a Compassionate, Caring, Trauma Informed, Holistic and Client Centered Clinician. I believe being Mentally Healthy means having the energy to live life to the fullest, being content and having serenity to face life's everyday challenges successfully. No one chooses to feel tired, fearful, anxious, sad or depressed. I have certifications in Motivational Interviewing to help you find the goals to your best life. Seeing older children (9+) through Geriatric (99+), with Military and First Responder experience. EMDR Basic certified.
(816) 494-2595
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Kansas City, MO 64137
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Valerie Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Do you feel as though you lack confidence in your ability to express yourself in relationships? Are you having a hard time finding affirmation and support for your needs or desires? Maybe you feel inauthentic in your roles or relationships and uncertain in your ability to change these uncomfortable aspects of your life. The therapeutic relationship can provide an affirming space for you to build confidence in yourself. It can be a place to explore your needs and wants and develop strategies to align yourself with them.
(312) 626-0680
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Kansas City, MO 64116
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WCS
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, LCMHC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinician (LCPC, LPC, LCMHC, LMHC) in 10 states. I have over 15 years behavioral health experience including working with brain injury community and private practice setting. I have worked with individuals and families who have an array of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, cultural challenges, and life transitions.
(816) 312-5897
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Kansas City, MO 64105
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Jon Kimball
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have felt a certain pull in my heart to work with men and first responders. I understand many of the pressures and struggles associated with being a man in our society. Navigating emotions can be tricky, especially when societal standards only deem some emotions as "acceptable" for men! I also have an interest in working with first responders, as generations of my family have been in that field. Growing up in a family of first responders I have seen the toll that working in these careers can have on an individual as well as their family. The world can be a tough place at times, so I will do my best to help you find a way forward
(816) 484-3411
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Kansas City, MO 64111
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Tamara Davidson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, thank you for taking the time to visit my page. Many times, we feel like we should be able to just "pull through" but can never seem to truly feel better. I specialize in working with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, severe trauma, and lbgtq clients. I will honor your courage to ask for help. Clients that I have worked with in the past have stated that I am warm, easy to talk to, and provide a sense of safety where they can feel free to process thoughts/emotions free from judgement.
(816) 306-1774
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Kansas City, MO 64116
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Westport Growth Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Do you want to feel better? Do you want to have more satisfying relationships? Within the first session, you will feel more hope and more possibility. In time, you will see your life become fuller. A focus in treatment is to clarify inner issues and to establish a more mindful approach to daily life
(816) 607-3367
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Kansas City, MO 64111
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Waitlist for new clients
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Kira Harkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, PMH-C, EMDR-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed? For over a decade, I have specialized in helping clients with navigating transitions and cultivating hope.  My intention is to create an environment of compassion, connection, and healing, which allows you to grow and thrive. I have training and a passion for working with Perinatal Mood Disorders and specialize in EMDR for perinatal trauma. As an Approved Consultant, I also provide consultation to EMDR therapists completing foundational hours or seeking certification.
(816) 227-6469
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Kansas City, MO 64131
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Waitlist for new clients
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Amy Kariotis
MA, PLPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
Life can be hard, overwhelming and filled with obstacles. You do not need to navigate your journey alone. I am here to walk along side you regardless of the current season. I can help unearth experiences, explore unconscious thoughts and help create a new route to mental health. You are more than just your situation.
(816) 203-2202
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Kansas City, MO 64110
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Denise Naggi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
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.
(816) 208-0844
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Kansas City, MO 64109
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

What type of therapist is right for me?

Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.