Female Therapists in Kansas City, MO
Whitney Gudgel- Cicada Song Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, LMAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64111
Welcome to Cicada Song counseling! As a lifelong mental health advocate and a therapist for over a decade I have developed three convictions central to my practice (1) Your relationship with your therapist should be collaborative and authentic. (2) Therapy is not just about talk. It’s about progress towards quality of life (3) You already contain everything you need to heal. I aim to provide space where you can build security within yourself to move through pain. We will identify and build upon your existing strengths and coping skills. We will use curiosity to reflect on challenging memories and develop new perspectives.
Welcome to Cicada Song counseling! As a lifelong mental health advocate and a therapist for over a decade I have developed three convictions central to my practice (1) Your relationship with your therapist should be collaborative and authentic. (2) Therapy is not just about talk. It’s about progress towards quality of life (3) You already contain everything you need to heal. I aim to provide space where you can build security within yourself to move through pain. We will identify and build upon your existing strengths and coping skills. We will use curiosity to reflect on challenging memories and develop new perspectives.
Beverly Kay Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64111 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My name is Beverly Riley, LCSW, LSCSW and I specialize in guiding individuals through the challenging yet rewarding journey of self-discovery and emotional healing. If you're grappling with issues like trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or addiction, you're not alone. It takes immense courage to seek help, and I'm here to offer you a compassionate and experienced therapeutic setting to explore, heal, and grow.
Hello and welcome! My name is Beverly Riley, LCSW, LSCSW and I specialize in guiding individuals through the challenging yet rewarding journey of self-discovery and emotional healing. If you're grappling with issues like trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or addiction, you're not alone. It takes immense courage to seek help, and I'm here to offer you a compassionate and experienced therapeutic setting to explore, heal, and grow.
Otto KC Family Therapy- Margaret Otto, LSCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64119
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.
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.
Hello! If you have a history of traumatic experiences and they are impacting you today, trauma-focused therapy could be a path to healing. I specialize in trauma — physical, sexual, psychological, emotional abuse and neglect.
Hello! If you have a history of traumatic experiences and they are impacting you today, trauma-focused therapy could be a path to healing. I specialize in trauma — physical, sexual, psychological, emotional abuse and neglect.
Abby Lindsay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64108
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!
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!
Sarah Dettmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64110
I have special interests in working with clients who: are in need of coping with health conditions, experience relationship/intimacy concerns- communication skills, physical intimacy enhancement needs, New Parents and the challenges of adding a child to the family, Women's issues- divorce, single parenthood, low self-esteem, anxiety.
Change is an inevitable part of life. Transitions are as natural as night and day. In nature we observe times when things move slowly without visable change - and then suddenly acceleration occurs followed by a transformation. I am a therapist/professional counselor who works with individuals ranging from childhood through late adulthood, couples, and families to assist them in finding personal growth, and work confidently through the natural transitions life brings. I recognize each client as unique and direct my counseling to the whole person; which attends to the body, mind, and spirit of each.
I have special interests in working with clients who: are in need of coping with health conditions, experience relationship/intimacy concerns- communication skills, physical intimacy enhancement needs, New Parents and the challenges of adding a child to the family, Women's issues- divorce, single parenthood, low self-esteem, anxiety.
Change is an inevitable part of life. Transitions are as natural as night and day. In nature we observe times when things move slowly without visable change - and then suddenly acceleration occurs followed by a transformation. I am a therapist/professional counselor who works with individuals ranging from childhood through late adulthood, couples, and families to assist them in finding personal growth, and work confidently through the natural transitions life brings. I recognize each client as unique and direct my counseling to the whole person; which attends to the body, mind, and spirit of each.
As humans, I believe our past experiences have shaped who we have become, unconsciously informing the decisions we make, the relationships we enter, and the way we feel and interact with the world around us. In some instances, this can cause individuals to become stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, experience low self-worth, and struggle to participate in a fulfilling life. I believe counseling can help individuals gain awareness and identify feelings to eliminate or reduce the severity of symptoms. Therapeutic relationships can help identify and change relationship patterns, with a goal of experiencing a satisfying life.
As humans, I believe our past experiences have shaped who we have become, unconsciously informing the decisions we make, the relationships we enter, and the way we feel and interact with the world around us. In some instances, this can cause individuals to become stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, experience low self-worth, and struggle to participate in a fulfilling life. I believe counseling can help individuals gain awareness and identify feelings to eliminate or reduce the severity of symptoms. Therapeutic relationships can help identify and change relationship patterns, with a goal of experiencing a satisfying life.
Nancy S Hoey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, , LPC , CCTP
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64110
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.
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.
Johanna Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64114
Do memories of traumatic events keep you from experiencing life to the fullest? Have your experiences been minimized or invalidated? Do you find yourself stuck in shame and loneliness, desperately trying to find someone who will listen? Your experiences are not too small, and I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey. You are worthy of finding peace. My primary treatment approach is EMDR, a highly-effective, evidence-based treatment for trauma. As a strengths-based therapist, my goal is to guide clients into recognizing their own abilities to cope with difficult experiences. I work with ages 9 and up.
Do memories of traumatic events keep you from experiencing life to the fullest? Have your experiences been minimized or invalidated? Do you find yourself stuck in shame and loneliness, desperately trying to find someone who will listen? Your experiences are not too small, and I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey. You are worthy of finding peace. My primary treatment approach is EMDR, a highly-effective, evidence-based treatment for trauma. As a strengths-based therapist, my goal is to guide clients into recognizing their own abilities to cope with difficult experiences. I work with ages 9 and up.
Christin Trott - Être Counseling Kc
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64108
Sometimes life feels heavy. Trouble at work, problems in your relationships, the isolation of this day and age. Maybe you had a difficult childhood that you can't seem to break away from. It can all feel like too much sometimes, bringing up intense feelings of anxiety, anger, depression, loneliness, and grief. If any of this sounds familiar, I can definitely help. I work with adults and couples struggling with intense emotions. My clients often want to understand how their past experiences and traumas have impacted their current difficulties. They also want to learn how to create a more peaceful and enthusiastic life for themselves.
Sometimes life feels heavy. Trouble at work, problems in your relationships, the isolation of this day and age. Maybe you had a difficult childhood that you can't seem to break away from. It can all feel like too much sometimes, bringing up intense feelings of anxiety, anger, depression, loneliness, and grief. If any of this sounds familiar, I can definitely help. I work with adults and couples struggling with intense emotions. My clients often want to understand how their past experiences and traumas have impacted their current difficulties. They also want to learn how to create a more peaceful and enthusiastic life for themselves.
I work with individuals and couples/relationships. My clients seek support in regulating difficult emotions, communicating with others, managing stress and anxiety, navigating identities, and boosting confidence. I enjoy working with clients who want to develop a more intentional connection to their bodies, sexualities, and the people they love. My clients are open to gaining new skills and insights to deal with stress. I provide a space full of warmth and affirmation for clients to feel fully seen, valued, and safe to process past events.
I work with individuals and couples/relationships. My clients seek support in regulating difficult emotions, communicating with others, managing stress and anxiety, navigating identities, and boosting confidence. I enjoy working with clients who want to develop a more intentional connection to their bodies, sexualities, and the people they love. My clients are open to gaining new skills and insights to deal with stress. I provide a space full of warmth and affirmation for clients to feel fully seen, valued, and safe to process past events.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64102
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.
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.
Healing Grace Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64118
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Manager at Healing Grace Counseling Center, Northland. We are a full service mental health counseling center serving children, teenagers, adults, older adults, couples and families. We have experience treating child behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, grief/loss, trauma, marriage and family conflict, as well as many other issues impacting mental health and wellness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Manager at Healing Grace Counseling Center, Northland. We are a full service mental health counseling center serving children, teenagers, adults, older adults, couples and families. We have experience treating child behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, grief/loss, trauma, marriage and family conflict, as well as many other issues impacting mental health and wellness.
Leonor Stockwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64110
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.
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.
I sincerely trust in an individual’s ability to heal, even from profound pain and trauma. My practice focuses on intimacy and relationship well-being, as well as a wide range of psychological concerns, including: anxiety, recovery following illness or medical trauma (eg, life threatening diagnosis, or lack of regard by providers), deconstruction of old beliefs, pain with intercourse, sexual dysfunction, and grief. I also make it a sincere priority to be aligned with the LGBTQIA community. My website presents a great deal of information about sexual therapy, simply because it is often omitted from healing..
I sincerely trust in an individual’s ability to heal, even from profound pain and trauma. My practice focuses on intimacy and relationship well-being, as well as a wide range of psychological concerns, including: anxiety, recovery following illness or medical trauma (eg, life threatening diagnosis, or lack of regard by providers), deconstruction of old beliefs, pain with intercourse, sexual dysfunction, and grief. I also make it a sincere priority to be aligned with the LGBTQIA community. My website presents a great deal of information about sexual therapy, simply because it is often omitted from healing..
Krissy Wegmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64133 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Krissy Wegmann and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in St. Louis, Missouri. I am a telehealth therapist and work with clients across Missouri. I have a background in working with children and young adults with various developmental disabilities. Currently, I work with young and older adults with depression, anxiety, and stress using skills from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Hi there! My name is Krissy Wegmann and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in St. Louis, Missouri. I am a telehealth therapist and work with clients across Missouri. I have a background in working with children and young adults with various developmental disabilities. Currently, I work with young and older adults with depression, anxiety, and stress using skills from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you want to find solutions leading to greater peace of mind and contentment? I provide you a compassionate, safe environment to speak freely about your unique situation. Although we can address together any life issue, my specialties include couples counseling, premarital preparation for marriage, caregiver stress, and grief therapy. I can also teach you mindfulness techniques to handle daily stress and bring clarity of thought. Tinnitus can be treated, too. Having studied world religions, I can help you use your religious and spiritual beliefs to facilitate your life journey, regardless of your path.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you want to find solutions leading to greater peace of mind and contentment? I provide you a compassionate, safe environment to speak freely about your unique situation. Although we can address together any life issue, my specialties include couples counseling, premarital preparation for marriage, caregiver stress, and grief therapy. I can also teach you mindfulness techniques to handle daily stress and bring clarity of thought. Tinnitus can be treated, too. Having studied world religions, I can help you use your religious and spiritual beliefs to facilitate your life journey, regardless of your path.
Anastasia Castle
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, SATP, CTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64118
If you are looking for a down-to-earth counselor to help you reach your goals, then that's me! I am passionate about helping people with their mental health and navigating life's uncertainties. There is much we struggle with, and you deserve someone who listens and cares about your story. I want to help you succeed and find happiness, offering support and compassion as you find your way. If you are ready for a positive change, I am ready to help!
If you are looking for a down-to-earth counselor to help you reach your goals, then that's me! I am passionate about helping people with their mental health and navigating life's uncertainties. There is much we struggle with, and you deserve someone who listens and cares about your story. I want to help you succeed and find happiness, offering support and compassion as you find your way. If you are ready for a positive change, I am ready to help!
Casondra Marie Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64134
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.
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.
Julie Kaufmanschmidt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64114
Welcome! I would love to work with you to improve your life. I've helped many people with personal growth issues. I've seen clients improve from the curve balls life has thrown at them like infidelity, health issues, infertility, and grief. I've helped clients improve their functioning while dealing with severe diagnoses of depression, bipolar and anxiety. Family peace can be restored between parents and children.
Welcome! I would love to work with you to improve your life. I've helped many people with personal growth issues. I've seen clients improve from the curve balls life has thrown at them like infidelity, health issues, infertility, and grief. I've helped clients improve their functioning while dealing with severe diagnoses of depression, bipolar and anxiety. Family peace can be restored between parents and children.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.