Family Therapy in Kansas City, MO
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Sherry King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with all ages and have training in couples,
family
, and play therapy.
Life is beautiful even through all its struggles and disappointments. I believe the connections we make with others give us purpose and drive to fulfill our dreams. Though sometimes our intentions do not manifest and we become stagnant and distressed. In my therapy I like to focus on what we can control...ourselves. To take a look inward and view our most delicate fears, insecurities, and desires can be a lot of hard work. I approach each client with this recognition and strive to make a true connection to help foster self-improvement and life satisfaction.

Nancy McCormick
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CRAADC, LAC
Verified
Verified
I have worked for many years to assist people in dealing with the dramatic impact of addictions; including the addicted individual and also the
family
or loved ones who have been impacted by the disease of addiction.
I believe in the strength of working together to solve life issues. Taking the first step is the hardest; finding a counselor and making the phone call. Congratulations for reaching out to find support and help.

Stan Archie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC, SATP-C, ThD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a therapist and supervisor, Stan works through an Attachment Theory lens. He values working with a treatment team, and utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, highly valuing each individual for his/her own uniqueness. He believes in a holistic approach to counseling through exploration of psychological, emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of one's life. Therapy modalities that will be utilized in treatment include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Family
Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory. He considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals while through the healing process while reaching their goals.

Anastasia Kinsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Anastasia Kinsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 4 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about working with a variety of clients facing different issues. She is excited to work with the unique challenges of every client. She is also interested in providing services in many different ways: individual counseling, group counseling,
family therapy
sessions, and couples counseling. Anastasia specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and anger-related problems.

Katrina Stoddard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am Licensed Clinical Marriage and
Family Therapist
(LCMFT) in the states of Kansas and Missouri. In addition to being in private practice, I teach a graduate course at the University of Kansas as well as provide guidance and therapy skills to graduate level students at Friends University. I specialize in couples therapy and maternal mental health. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which I use with my in my trauma work.

Becca Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients! I'm so glad you are here. The hardest part of getting help is reaching out to make that first appointment and you are one step closer. Childhood mental health issues have been rising for awhile now and we saw an even bigger increase the past few years. Not only are our children struggling, it is hard work learning to parent our children with mental health needs. Navigating depression, anxiety, mood swings, trauma, etc is not meant to be done alone. I believe in working alongside you, your child, and
family
as we tackle issues together.

Otto KC Family Therapy- Margaret Otto, LSCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
Otto & Kansas City
Family Therapy
Assoc. assist with personal dilemmas such as marital and relationship issues, divorce, illness, parenting and child concerns, partner relationship problems, anxiety & depression, eating disorders and obesity. There are several therapist here that have very advanced training.They provide education and training to other therapist, clergy, etc. on how families work.

Suzanne Muehlebach Garrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified
Verified
With 30 years experience in mental health, I have a conviction about the human capacity to grow, develop, and adapt throughout life. I appreciate that each person brings to therapy a unique self: the combination of one's personal characteristics, early
family
relationships, and life experiences. I practice from a psychodynamic perspective to better understand your current situation in a safe therapeutic environment of curiosity and collaboration.

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We can also help you find a new way to be in your
family
, with your kids, your parents, your partners and roommates in an ever-changing dynamic.
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.

Angela Jackson c/o Aspire Counseling KC, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life is hard. When we are faced with challenges, we can become discouraged, stuck, and even hopeless. Asking for help is also scary, and for some, a gamble. However, I believe if you take a leap of faith and reach out, you may find that one person who understands and wants to join you in finding solutions that could help "reset" your life. Allow me to be that sounding board and assist you in seeking ways to cope with life transitions, stress, anxiety, low self worth, codependency, inner
family
problems, addiction, depression.

Leonor Stockwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My passion is to provide kids and adults with the help they need to navigate through difficult times whether it be related to
family
, school, mental health or substance use. As a licensed specialist clinical social worker, I have experience in a wide variety of support and counseling services, including assessment, crisis intervention, and individual,
family
and group therapy in both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. I have conducted anger management and substance abuse evaluations, and I have facilitated group treatment programs.
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Emily J Towner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Provide a broad range of psychological services in a private practice setting to adults & children, including evaluations individual,
family
& couples therapy.
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.

Christina McLewin
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
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.

Adam Lynch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Call or email me for an individual, couples or
family therapy
appointment.
We are not meant to live life alone, but rather deeply involved in relationships. Some of these relationships are highly successful, while others have come with great loss, significant struggle or just the every day difficulty of learning to live and enjoy life with another person. I believe in the value of working through personal problems in the context of building stronger relationships. I will help you work through this on a personal level or with whomever you are needing to have a restored relationship with.

Reena Sharma
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRADC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Being a parent is a joy like none other. This may however become challenging if your child (especially a teenager) battles emotional, behavioral, eating disorders, lack of confidence or addiction problems. Teenagers with these issues often argue, have hard time expressing emotions, have disruptive behavior, sudden change in eating habits and conscious of their body image. They might resort to use of alcohol or other drugs to escape struggles. This does not mean you are a bad parent; it is just a difficult time for your
family
. You just need someone to walk you through during this difficult time.

Elizabeth Goslinga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified
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.

Focused Concentration-KC Wellness Dr. Fernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Couples Solution Focused Counseling, Depression,
Family
Conflict, Anxiety, Divorce Conflict, Marriage/Couple counseling, Empty-Nest Syndrome, Sexual Trauma, and Addiction/Substance Abuse issues.
OFFERING REDUCED FEE (PHONE OR VIDEO) TO ALL FIRST RESPONDERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19. I hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and treat a variety of emotional issues for adults and couples. I provide diagnostic testing and treatment of ADHD, mood disorders, and substance abuse/addiction issues. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapy for depression, anxiety,
family
conflict and overall addiction/impulse control. Bilingual Spanish-English.
Addiction Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My ideal client is one who does not know why they need a therapeutic relationship (resistant) or how their problems got them to the place of discomfort (denial); a person that is no longer comfortable in their own skin and cannot live in that condition anymore. MRT Adult/ Juvenile Facilitator, MRT Domestic Violence Facilitator, EMDR trained, Gottman (Level 1), SMART/SMART Friends and
Family
Facilitator,Battling Shadows Facilitator.Certified
Family
Trauma Professional, Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist, SOTP (Sex Offender Treatment Provider).

Jessica Horine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I work from a compassionate, person-centered perspective that includes Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal
Family
Systems, and EMDR.
Suffering, while valuable, doesn’t have to define you or your story. If you’re wanting to move beyond old hurts, or feeling stuck despite desiring change, together we can re-author your story to include healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and being. In addition to my office in Brookside, KCMO, I am also offering sessions via Telehealth for those who do not wish to leave their homes due to COVID-19 (client must reside in MO).

Amy E. Munce
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
After moving to Kansas City, I pursued a MA in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, with an emphasis in marriage and
family therapy
.
For over ten years, I have worked to help individuals and couples empower themselves and achieve desired change in their lives. I believe in a direct, yet compassionate approach to therapy, which stems from my extensive training and experience practicing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Act and Commitment Therapy, therapy for high-conflict couples, and behavioral interventions for eating disordered clients. I focus on utilizing evidence-based therapies, self care, gratitude, mindfulness, skills training, and the client's personal value system in order to nurture hope and help clients achieve their goals.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.