Anxiety Therapists in Kansas City, MO
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Sadie Chandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Taking the first step in finding a therapist can be an overwhelming and intimidating experience. This I know, as well as how important it is to find someone that you can be open with and trust. I work with people who experience anything from
anxiety
, depression and trauma related disorders to pre and postpartum mothers. Navigating life can be difficult and scary at times, just know that you don't have to do this alone.

WCS
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, LCMHC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinician (LCPC, LPC, LCMHC, LMHC) in 11 states (AZ, FL, GA, KS, LA, MO, MT, NJ, SC, SD, VT). 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.

Pamela Darby-Mullins
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My areas of specialty include working with individuals struggling with grief and loss,
anxiety
disorders and stress management, eating disorders, and child abuse histories.
I am a licensed psychologist who provides general therapy services to adult individuals. My approach to therapy is both humanistic and collaborative. I strive to create an atmosphere of acceptance, warmth, safety, and caring in my practice.

Jon Hindson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
It is a privilege to work with clients on personal and relational health, healing attachment wounds, creating a more secure sense of identity, and understanding one's sense of purpose while navigating the emotional distress that comes from my client's experiences with trauma,
anxiety
, depression, rejection, resentment, grief, infidelity, and disappointment.
The path to wellness and freedom involves choosing to start or continue a journey of healing and restoration. My desire is to help individuals, couples, and families along their own unique paths of transformation, change, and growth. I believe that emotional and relational wellness are an important piece of a holistic picture of health. I am a proponent of therapy because I have personally experienced the benefits and the sense of empowerment that comes from the process.

Robert Shonkwiler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
If you are struggling with your relationships, problems related to
anxiety
, depression, bi-polar disorder, and/or addiction, I can help. My experience consists of working in private practice, a psychiatric hospital, and an in-patient drug/alcohol treatment center. My approach is getting to know you by establishing a safe, trusting, healing relationship; identifying issues you wish to work on; and working together therapeutically to resolve your problems. For additional information check my website www.counselorbobkc.com

William Paul Gates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I can help any person who has lost the thread of meaning in their life. A person who might even be asking themselves, What is the point of continuing on? There might be past traumas, depression and/or
anxiety
, perhaps harmful behaviors they can't seem to shake. There might be a great deal of fear. But ultimately, they need a fresh perspective on what it means for them to be alive, and to regain the sense that their choices matter.

Keith L Allen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have been a psychologist for 30+ years. I am licensed as a Psychologist and Health Care Provider. I work with individuals and couples and specialize in issues such as
anxiety
, depression, relationship issues, and vocational issues. I also specialize in helping individuals overcome sexual difficulties, which may include low sex drive, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and sexual addiction. I work with couples and families on relationship issues including marital and divorce issues, parent child difficulties, and sexual difficulties as they relate to the couple's relationship.

Sabra Sherrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You may be struggling with
anxiety
, depression, relationship issues, or carrying the weight of abuse and trama through life. Issues like these weigh you down as you continue to fulfill your roles at work, at home, and in your relationships. These struggles may be new to you, or you may have carried them alone for years. Perhaps you've even reached out for help but not yet found the right fit, yet you long to break through these challenges and feel like yourself again.

Maxwell Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
Dr. Maxwell specializes in treating chronically turbulent emotions, as well as difficulties relating comfortably and effectively to others. Sometimes these experiences go along with a feeling of not knowing who one is, as well as making rash choices one often regrets. These experiences may or may not be related to abuse(s) and/or neglect experienced in one’s childhood and teenage years. Clinically, these experiences sometimes manifest as personality disorders and/or complex posttraumatic stress disorder. He also helps people curb unruly
anxiety
, combat avoidance, disrupt depressive thinking patterns, and reshape unhelpful habits.

Sarita Boyette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
ALL SERVICES ARE VIA TELETHERAPY! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 5 years of experience in providing direct mental health and behavioral counseling. I have worked with children, adults, and families in a variety of settings and for a myriad of issues such as
anxiety
, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger management, community violence, phase-of-life problems, relationship issues, and family issues. I am passionate about helping people feel connected and whole and in helping to build skills aimed at conquering the challenges of life.

Josh Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you struggling with
anxiety
, depression, or relationship problems? If you are I can help. I offer convenient daytime, evening, and Saturday appointment times. For first time clients I offer a free 20 minute phone or Zoom video consultation. In our sessions I will use evidence based practices to help you overcome the challenges you are facing.
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Kimberly Levitan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you a parent that is feeling overwhelmed or exhausted? Do your child's emotional or behavioral problems dominate your day? If your child or family is facing challenges, I'm here to help! I see children ages 4-16 presenting a variety of issues including
anxiety
, behavior problems, depression, anger management, grief and loss, trauma, adjustment issues, and more.

Elliott Ashton Seymour
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My clients are real people with real issues like
anxiety
, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, grief, unbearable family interactions, annoying co-workers, news fatigue, social media burnout, FOMO, emotional overwhelm, issues related to sexual orientation, and much much more. My clients want to talk and be heard by someone that is not going to judge them. Someone who will listen. I offer in-person sessions in the Kansas City area and I offer telehealth services in Missouri, Florida AND Colorado!

Grace Griffin-Spain
Pre-Licensed Professional, NCC, PLPC
Verified
Verified
I have seen both professionally and personally how transformative the therapeutic process can be when seeking change, growth, and healing. I focus on individuals and couples whose concerns may include
anxiety
, depression, trauma, or relationship problems. My goal is to provide clients a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore and process their pain and help them reflect on how their experiences influence their perception of themselves, others, and the world. With empathy, understanding, acceptance, and encouragement, I work with clients on integrating changes so that they have the tools they need to live a happy and healthy life.

Lori Alvarez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLMFT
Verified
Verified
Depression, trauma,
anxiety
, relationship conflict and so many other things can impact our lives.
I am not the type of therapist who will just nod along and tell you to go to the gym. Sure, exercise is good, but I want to go deeper than that. Does life always feel chaotic and overwhelming? Do you have questions and uncertainties about your relationships? Maybe you deal with thoughts that you’d rather just not wake up tomorrow. You shouldn’t have to feel that way. You can create a life and relationships that make you feel happy and healthy. Let’s get to work.
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Valerie Dubois
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I believe that understanding, accepting, and committing to our values is an integral part of recovery and creating a meaningful life. I aim to provide tools and support to allow individuals to resolve their past and thrive in the present. My professional experience and training focuses on providing advocacy and guidance for adolescents and adults seeking management and relief from PTSD, mood and
anxiety
disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, phase of life problems, interpersonal relationship issues, and navigating through career and identity development.

Foss Mckay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Whether you are facing a new crisis in your life or feeling stuck with old feelings and behaviors, therapy can be a useful tool to help you move on with your life. Utilizing a direct and thoughtful approach, I will help you find coping strategies to deal with the immediate stressor, but also help you identify underlying patterns and issues so you can make long-term and lasting changes. I work with a range of clients from adults to adolescents and help people with
anxiety
, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and crisis situations.

Alicia Kovac
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Everyone experiences life stressors and at times, can become overwhelmed by them. I will work with you to help you navigate through the obstacles you are facing and hopefully overcome them. Whether you struggle with
anxiety
or depression, a particular life transition, or a more serious mental health condition, therapy can be beneficial for you. Let's work together to help you live your best life!

Emily J Towner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Mental health is part of your physical health. You cannot have one without the other. No one is exempt from facing mental health struggles at one time or another in their life. It is not uncommon during times of mental health struggles, either it be an isolated incident of
panic
, short-term and long-term
anxiety
, tragedy, situational depression, or circumstances that were out of your control that caused you to have a "new normal." Therapy will alleviate these stressors through a process of personal insight, change, and opening your eyes to a new way of seeing your life and how you react to it.

Casondra Marie Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have experience with trauma, depression, racial injustice,
anxiety
, stress management, grief counseling, clinical assessments, group work and motivational coaching.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages that are open to honesty, transparency and the process of change. It can be difficult to reach out to others for support. There are many facets of our lives that prompt the need to develop additional coping skills and boundaries to navigate through life. I am open to assist in that process.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.