Cancer Therapists in Kansas City, MO

Feeling overwhelmed is part of being human. We all struggle. Struggles are more common when you are coping with serious medical issues. You don't have to wait until an issue reaches a crisis point before you seek support in a safe, caring environment. My primary goal for my clients is to provide the caring support and compassionate challenge they need to cope with difficult situations. I believe that most people can benefit from having an objective perspective on issues facing them. You can learn more on my blog: http://www.drannbeckerschutte.com/blog

I have 13 years of experience working with people and families going through cancer , chronic illness, and grief. I also have research and coaching experience for aiding healthcare professionals and others in addressing burnout and compassion fatigue. I take a strengths and values-based approach, and see our relationship as a collaborative effort.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and grief recovery specialist focusing on grief and loss, chronic illness and cancer , depression, and anxiety. I welcome adults from any racial and ethnic background, all sexual orientations, and gender expansive folx.

Are you thriving or surviving? Are you stepping more into your own becoming into the truth of who you are or not? Do you need help with regulating and mastering the patterns of your thoughts and emotions? Your mental health-wellness is my highest priority. By working with me you and your relationships will be renewed and restored. I will support, inspire, awaken and enrich you (energetically and spiritually). In treating trauma, anxiety and depression my work is influenced by CBT, MBCT, IFS, DBT, TAO, and Energy healing treatments. I offer supportive tools, skills, and strategies to help you recalibrate self-care and self-love.

I work with adults who want to make changes, deal with anxiety, depression, old hurts and current stressors. I work with parents struggling with parenting anxiety, feeling bad or worried about the ways your children are affected by some of these challenging times. And I work with adolescents who aren’t sure how to take their next steps. - I am supervising a licensed masters level therapist that provides virtual therapy at a discounted cost. Please ask me about this if you are interested in meeting with her.

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.

As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box” for many years. Well our whole world just changed with this pandemic, and everything now falls under that category. Let us help you navigate these uncharted waters. No matter what challenge this all is bringing up for you let us support you in finding a way through this and finding your inner strength during this time.

I work with teen and adult clients who are struggling with a variety of issues and who are motivated to find deeper meaning and healing in their lives. I enjoy helping clients work through past traumas and other life events which have been difficult to fully heal from. These unresolved experiences may be expressed in symptoms such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, distorted relationship with food/body, phobias, and addictions or other unhelpful behavior patterns. We work together to find healthier coping mechanisms, a stronger connection to your authentic self, acceptance of the past and a way to move forward.

Life can be hard sometimes and full of stress, but my goal is to help provide a sense of inner peace and increase in happiness. I am passionate about the body and mind connection and identifying ways to improve overall happiness to live your best life. Life is meant to be lived and to feel empowered. Finding your own inner strength through improvement in mood, cognitions, and overall well-being. Having a safe space to talk and improve self growth and awareness is critical to improvement in daily functioning. My favorite saying is happiness is good for the soul and finding out that you are capable of that is my motivation!

It can be difficult to gain the support we need to face life's many challenges. Many husbands and fathers are lonely, stressed, or confused about their relationships. The role of mother caring for children or daughter for an elderly parent can feel relentless. Perhaps you have pain you've pushed away for many years making you feel trapped or lost. Counseling can provide the opportunity to safely discuss and express the things we do not or cannot share in our day to day lives. I utilize an interpersonal and solutions focused approach to help unpack your struggles, process your pain, and build practical strategies to move forward.

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.

I work with individuals, couples and families on such issues as relationship issues, problem solving, conflict resolution, communication enhancement, anger management, drug/alcohol abuse and addiction. Many clients present with depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, childhood disorders such as conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, etc. I work with adults and couples on relationship/marital issues, domestic violence, etc. I work with clients who have experienced abuse, both sexual and physical. I assist parents with parent-child relational issues and behavior modification skill development. I also assist clients with anxiety disorders, grief/loss issues and struggles with adjusting to life circumstances.

I am passionate about helping individuals heal from past hurts, overcome tough life situations, and feel better about themselves and their relationships. I use a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to help you understand your emotions, challenge negative belief patterns, find and develop your strengths, utilize coping strategies and set personal goals. I began my career in Kansas City, running a vocational rehabilitation program prior to pursuing a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. I established and ran a successful group practice in Jefferson City prior to moving with my husband to KC in 2020.

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

Kathy Costello has over 40 years experience delivering therapy in the Kansas City area. Her background includes extensive Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment with seniors, adults, and children.

We are all just walking each other home. While I bring a deep love for/nerd out about how we become us, you know you best. You've got the map and say where to go — I empower you to navigate, process, unpack and heal. We will work to make connections, identify patterns/themes and reframe old stories that no longer serve you. I am also trained in EMDR & approach therapy through a trauma-informed, systemic, anti-oppression lens, practicing cultural humility. I am a visionary curator of transformative experiences. If you have tried therapy before and are still struggling and/or are ready to change your trajectory, call me.