Child Therapists in Kansas City, MO
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Elizabeth Goslinga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified
Are you struggling to understand your
child
's behavior? I can help. My goal is for each
child
and family to feel safe, accepted and understood. I want to help your
child
grow to meet their true potential. I will work with you and your
child
to help alleviate stress and work through the challenges you are facing.
Emily Scott
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLMFT, LMFT
Verified
I find the greatest joy in working with families to repair and build nurturing relationships. Coming from a playful perspective I love to help
children
and their parents find their self-worth and express their true feelings in ways that they can understand each other. I utilize my training and background in
child
development studies to help
children
and parents understand each other in appropriate ways. I keep in mind that each
child
and family is unique, seeking to understand without judgment.
Julie Gibson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
I am very experienced in play therapy with
children
as young as 3.
Are you having struggles with your job or relationships? Are you feeling worried or down? I can help you to find the solutions you seek. I encourage clients to bring their pets if they wish (primarily dogs, cats tend to freak out!) My goal is to help you to feel comfortable and relaxed. I am trained in hypnosis and EMDR. I have a very non-critical, supportive style. My hours are very flexible, so they work with any schedule. Give me a call or email me and we can get started making all your problems disappear!
Kimberly Levitan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified
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.
Chris Williams
Counselor, PLPC
Verified
With nearly 20 years of experience working with
children
and a counseling focus on working within family systems, I work with youth and parents alike to help find solutions and foster healthier relationships within the family dynamics.
Family dynamics are often complicated and difficult. While we often find comfort and stability within our family, it is all too common to experience problems that we’re just not quite prepared to address. Parents may feel unsure of themselves or overwhelmed by increasing demands on their time and attention.
Children
and teens may struggle to feel they can open up with their parents for several reasons. Communication breaks down and the family that once felt so close knit is starting to drift apart. While we know we need help, it can be difficult to take that first step and reach out.
Leah Probasco-Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S, CDWF
Verified
I provide a very open, creative, inviting space to help
children
and their families feel comfortable to become vulnerable and do the work.
If you are reading this you have done the first step in seeking support for you and your family. You might feel overwhelmed on how to handle the big emotions, how to respond to your
child
's anxiety, or support a situation that has caused your
child
to feel sad/depressed. I am proud of you. You are willing to start the conversation and make it ok to take care of our whole-self. I am here for you. I work with
children
(4-13) and their families to help find the tools needed to bounce back. I work with clients who present a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, attachment and trauma.
Valerie Owings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, NCC, RPT-S
Verified
Sometimes my clients wonder is my
child
depressed? Does my
child
have anxiety? Am I doing a good job as a parent? My passion is working with
children
and families, helping them to relate better with one another or to cope with normal family issues in healthier ways. I believe all clients possess the potential to improve their lives. My goal is to offer support and strategies so that clients can decide for themselves what is appropriate for them. In addition, I strive to help adult clients gain perspective and understanding of their lives so they are empowered to make meaningful changes for themselves. I no longer accept insurance.
Bre-Ann Slay
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I provide comprehensive psychodiagnostic assessments to assist in creating a roadmap for success for your
child
.
THERAPY: At this time I am not accepting therapy cases. This page will be updated when my therapy caseload opens again. TESTING age 1-19: Are you looking for testing for Autism, ADHD, Learning Disability, Giftedness, Personality Disorder or finding a diagnosis? You are in the right place! Visit my website for details on how to get scheduled for testing.
Pam Thorp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified
It is important that we are able to talk to our
children
and help them to structure their time and offer them a sense of security.
This is a time in which many are suffering from extreme anxiety having been given the order to 'Shelter in Place at Home.' As a mental health clinician I want to be available for those needing to use professional services and I am set up to take new clients for safe confidential online sessions or phone. It is especially difficult on those who have underlying emotional conditions that will become more symptomatic being in social isolation and having a sense of the unknown. I have been providing mental health therapy for thirty years and I am currently taking new clients including
children
and adolescents.
Jerald Payne, LSCSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified
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.
Shara A McGlothan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PLMFT, LMFT
Verified
I am here for those that are fed up, tired, lost, misunderstood, disconnected, and hopeless. Here is a place to release your burden and create a new path. You do not have to stay trapped in your confusion. You do not have to continue to shut down or shut out. You do not have to keep hiding. I can guide you into making sense of your experiences. This leads to new perspectives that allow space for making new meaning or finding solutions. Is your home a war zone? Has your spouse become a stranger? Your
child
out of control? Life unbearable? Let me help you find clarity in your circumstances and tools to move forward. Find your freedom.
Gabriel Cline
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I specialize in High-performance individuals that live under a constant state of performance pressure, Parents who want to understand what their
child
needs in education (gifted or learning difficulties), and Attorneys that want fair and honest data to decide what needs to happen in complex
child
custody cases. As someone who has lived in these scenarios, I've developed tools and techniques to help you find the answers you need. Whether you are worried about your
child
, feeling burned out, or need an accurate assessment for court, I'll strive to give you the care and attention I'd want for my own family.
Natalie Grady
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified
Natalie approaches therapy from a trauma competent attachment perspective—she believes the
child
’s relationship with their caregiver is the most influential factor in their long-term growth and healing.
Natalie serves a wide demographic of individuals. She works closely with the LGBTQ+ community as well as
children
, teens, families, and adults who are actively struggling with trauma reminders and responses. Natalie is compassionate, patient, and empathetic when it comes to all areas and walks of life and is here to assist you during life's transitions, changes, and challenges.
Kayla Lejeune
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
I specialize in three clients: 1)
children
who find it difficult to manage/express their emotions, 2) teens overwhelmed with thoughts/feelings that they can’t get rid of, and 3) women who have tried endless self-help tricks but still feel stuck. Whether your
child
is struggling to make it through school without getting in trouble, your teen seems overly moody or withdrawn, or you are ready to experience the freedom you have been chasing after, it is my honor to come alongside you in your healing journey.
Kaitlyn Sampson
MS, PLPC, CPT
Verified
Life is hard and you just need someone you can turn to during your time of stress. You may feel overwhelmed and alone, or experiencing anxiety or depressive symptoms. You may simply want someone to hear you, connect with you, believe in you and support you while you explore your true self to find balance and peace. As a parent, you may be concerned about what your
child
or teen is going through, and need additional support to help your
child
behave better and feel better. Kaitlyn is passionate about helping you discover your healing in the midst of the struggle, while being heard and supported.
Embark Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified
We approach
children
and teens from a family systems lens, providing support and guidance for all members of the family.
We are here to help! We are a group of professionals who approach therapy with compassion and understanding, providing a partnership with you in a safe, caring and supportive place to explore life's difficulties, and learn how to balance any challenge, and improve your relationships. We use an individualized, integrated approach to therapy, promoting wellness in all areas of your life: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual. We work with
children
, teens, young adults, millennials, families, couples and partners.
Michael Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAS, LPC
Verified
The angry, argumentative, and underperforming
child
is often seen by others as the product of lax parenting. This unfortunate characterization has had a great impact on the way our
children
are viewed by schools, employers, and society in general. The fact is parents often exhaust various recommended "fixes" and desperately want things to be normal.
I have over 25 years of experience working with
children
and families. I understand the daily struggles parents routinely face. I know how school performance, relationships, and behavior are impacted when
children
struggle. I understand the frustrations associated with a
child
who "acts out" and underperforms.
Claire Barron
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
My approach is to first listen, and then help adults,adolescents and
children
find solutions that can work for them.
Adolescence can be a trying time for teenagers as they mature emotionally and try to handle new responsibilities in school, at home, and in planning for the future. It becomes all the more difficult if a teen is going through another issue like their parents getting divorced, difficulty learning in school, or losing an old group of friends. Sometimes just being able to talk to an adult who isn't their parent can help them process everything going on in their world and make positive changes.
Phillip Harrison Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
I have experience helping people recover from stressors like: *Addiction *Anger *Anxiety *Boundaries *
Child
& Adolescent Adjustment *Communication *Conflict Resolution *Depression *Guilt/Shame *Infidelity/Affairs *Life Transitions *Marriage Counseling *Mood Disorders *Psychosis *Relationship Struggles *Self Esteem *Spiritual Needs *Stress Management *Trauma.
When I meet with people, I am told that I am approachable, understanding, and humorous! I know what it's like to be a client and to be asked to pour out my life; therefore, I adapt my therapy sessions to you and allow you to share what you desire! I do what I do to help others as I have been helped, and my goal is to assist you in achieving your goals!! I understand how to incorporate Christianity into your session, though also respect your desire to not include any beliefs whatsoever. I am flexible and understanding.
Brittany Talley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, RPT
Verified
I believe that PLAY is for everyone and I love incorporating play therapy techniques into my sessions with clients of all ages. I specialize in
children
, adolescents and young adults who have experienced or witnessed interpersonal violence (sexual assault,
child
sexual abuse, domestic violence). I am also an enthusiastic advocate for
children
/adolescents of color in their explorations of race, privilege, representation, and identity.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Kansas City, MO provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Kansas City build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Kansas City build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.