Couples Counseling Therapists in Kansas City, MO

For over 20 years, I have helped individuals, couples & families resolve their difficulties of depression, anxiety, stress, loss or grief, trauma incidents, couple/marital or relational matters by utilizing a cognitive behavioral, solution-focused treatment approach. I provide compassionate care and am genuinely concerned about the people I treat. My approach incorporates an action oriented aspect in bringing about the change that clients desire or request.

There's no way around it, life can be hard. You deserve a space that is reserved for you. A place to land that is safe, real, and sometimes messy. You don’t have to keep doing it all alone. You don’t have to continue wandering around hoping that life will magically be different. You don't have to have it all together. You can make the decision to start showing up for yourself in new ways. and unearth the parts of yourself that are in desperate need of healing. At The Landing Place, you can land safely.

My aim is to help individuals and couples who are experiencing repetitive, entrenched patterns of problems or symptoms. These problems may appear in the realm of mood (emotions), behavior, or be physically lodged (psychosomatic). Disturbances such as these are often found to have their roots in templates formed earlier in life, but exert force upon present-day perceptions, emotions, cognitions, and interpersonal life. My role is to facilitate an in-depth understanding of the understructure of these mental and emotional constellations (usually out of awareness) which uphold and perpetuate the problems and patterns in need of modification or relief.

Whether the change you seek is to improve your ability to cope with a difficult situation from your past or to learn new ways to manage current challenges in your daily life, we can find a way together to accomplish these goals. My role as your therapist will be to offer support as you discover your own path toward healing and fulfillment. I'll offer an insight-driven, solutions-focused, and skills-based supportive approach to help you successfully make the changes you desire in your life.

Life can seem like a chore rather than a joy. Choosing a therapist you feel comfortable with is important. I help individuals work through the worst to discover their best. Therapy is about the relationship and authenticity is important. I love my work and my clients can feel that. I meet with clients inside my home. It’s traditional psychotherapy in the best way.

Everyone's response to trauma is different. With years of experience working with survivors of abuse and neglect, my approach is personalized to align with your therapeutic goals. Working together, my purpose is to offer a safe and trusting environment to establish a variety of tools to enhance empowerment, self-awareness, reduce symptoms of emotional disturbances, and stress management skills.

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.

My initial desire to do therapy started with wanting to help minority men take some of the worlds weight off of their shoulders. I am also strongly motivated to help couples find their relationship goals. As of now I can help those who reside in Kansas or Missouri.

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.

We all have a story to tell, a need to be understood, and a place to belong. I seek to provide a safe place to explore, dream, grieve, process, hope, learn, and pursue growth and transformation. I feel deeply honored to bear witness to the stories and experiences of the clients that I see, as I strive to help illuminate the path to healing and wholeness. I believe that all clients, whether I am working with individuals, couples , or families, have unique strengths and remarkable resilience that can be leveraged to meet their therapeutic goals.

I provide individual, couples ' and family counseling, and help others live up to their potential by discovering a sense of purpose and wellness wherever they are in life.

Life is a journey full of ups and downs, twists and turns, dry valleys, and scenic mountaintops. At times, it can be difficult to navigate. We may resist going in a direction that feels unknown because it is uncomfortable to do things we've never done before; however, it is in the places of discomfort that we can create the most growth and discover our most authentic selves. Maybe you feel stuck, hurt, or abandoned. Maybe you feel stressed, alone, or tired. Maybe you feel disconnected from yourself or the people in your life. No matter where you find yourself on your journey, there is hope.

There is no problem too big or too small to address. My main goal as a therapist is to meet the client where they are at and create a safe environment for growing, feeling heard, and learning. Coming from a non judgmental and supportive stance I serve individuals of all backgrounds.

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.

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!

Hutchinson & Associates is a private psychology practice of experienced and caring professionals with diverse personal and professional backgrounds. We dedicate our efforts toward helping individuals, couples and families address life challenges through psychotherapy, psychological or neuro-psychological assessments, and forensic evaluation services. We are committed to a policy of strict confidentiality and non-discrimination. We offer expertise in a broad spectrum of psychological issues and treatment approaches for anyone committed to healthy change.

It's hard to find a therapist. Especially when you're not feeling your best. I applaud you for getting this far. Now it's time to invest in your relationship with yourself. I know what it’s like to feel alone with your problems. Maybe you have no one to talk to. Or maybe you feel bad making your friends, your family, or your partner listen to your problems again. I know what that feels like, and I’m here. I’m ready to listen. It’s time to let go of anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger, and shame. I want to process these things with you. You don’t have to go through this alone anymore.

Do you ever feel like it is you against the world? Or wonder if there is anyone “in your corner”? This world can throw all sorts of difficulties our way and sometimes it is helpful to know you are not alone in the fight. Those difficulties may present with symptoms of depression, anxiety, fear, worthlessness, addiction, trauma, negative thinking, or loss. I understand first-hand how tempting it is to give up the fight, but I also know the joyful victory that comes with healing and freedom. I am holding hope for you even if, right now, you are not able to hope for yourself. I believe there is abundant life and wholeness for YOU!