Grief Therapists in Kansas City, MO

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. Having studied world religions, I can help you use your religious and spiritual beliefs to facilitate your life journey, regardless of your path. Sessions are available daytime, evenings, and Saturdays.

As a clinician that specializes in both Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders, I love to work with my clients on finding the tools and skills to tackle the roller coasters that come with life, especially in the journey of becoming a parent. Growing a family can be full of twists, turns, ups and downs, often creating heartache, grief , depression, anxiety and a whole host of other challenges before during and after a baby and within the context of your relationships. I take the approach of walking with you to empower and support you and your family in reaching your goals, whatever that looks like.

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 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.

Mental Health Matters and through therapy and the creative process you can build your mental health to where you want it to be. It is an honor to work with people in their life transitions. I have worked with mental health issues like bereavement , chronic mental health issues, life changes, military, first responders, grief , and loss as well as death and dying. The theories that I use most often use are Motivational Interviewing, CPT, Eclectic, and Experiential Therapies. I completed my Masters in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy at Emporia State University and am currently under supervision for my PLPC and ATR-P licenses.

My clients generally reach out for help when struggling with an adjustment, a loss , or a relationship that has problems. I most often see women, during pregnancy or postpartum, or at other times of crisis or difficulty during their lives. The relationship that I form with my clients is the most important aspect of the therapy, as it is the trust and emotional safety that is the foundation for the work we will do. It is within that therapeutic relationship that a deeper understanding of oneself and change can occur.

I work with adults, couples, and older teens with many presenting issues. Clients work on grief and loss , including miscarriage, as well as depression and/or anxiety, and phobias, including driving phobia. I work with people with substance abuse & other addictions including smoking, shoplifting and gambling. I utilize EMDR to desensitize traumatic emotions. My practice is welcoming to clients with suicidal ideation, prior attempts, or family survivors. I help couples learn effective communication skills, explore infidelity, sexual issues, & the viability of their relationship. I welcome fellow therapists and other professionals.

Let's be honest, sometimes you just want to talk. That's it, just talk! So let's do just that.... TALK.

I specialize in three kinds of clients - men and women who feel hopeless to let go of pornography, men who struggle to express their thoughts/feelings, and individuals learning to live with the death or loss of a loved one. As a person who has experienced all of the above struggles personally, I have a unique perspective and the tools to help you move forward. Whether you are exhausted with trying to will yourself to stop, unsure how to communicate what you're thinking and feeling, or struggling to find a way through the tunnel of grief , I would be more than happy to walk along side of you.

My clients reach out to me because they want to create positive change in their lives and I'm here to walk alongside them, providing encouragement along the way and empowering them to be the best version of their selves they can possibly be! My clients experience a wide range of life stressors from anxiety, depression, grief and loss , relationship issues, identity issues, and stress just to name a few. If you are ready to reach out for help, I'm ready to support and power you along the way.

My heart and passion has always been with helping others. I have knowledge in working with individuals, couples, and families facing life's challenges. I am skilled at assisting people with work stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and traumatic loss through accident or violence. Many types of stress can move silently but painfully through our lives, I have the knowledge to introduce healthy coping skills, reduction of anxiety, and conflict resolution. During these times knowing who we are, caring for ourselves and others is more important than ever. I'm here for those living the daily effects of racial trauma.

Problems overwhelming you? Ready to take action and make changes within a confidential, supportive environment? I've helped people with relationship issues; bereavement issues; job problems; substance abuse; traumatic events; stress and anxiety; women's issues; improving communication skills. I believe we gain new insights when we are able to look at our problems and lives through a different perspective. My goal is to teach clients new ways of perceiving the problem, healthy coping skills for responding to the problem, and healthy attitudes and communication skills for working with partners, families or work environments.

I believe you have taken the first step of your journey toward healing by seeking a therapist. By using an empowerment and strength-based approach, I guide others in utilizing their own strengths and assets to resolve and heal their struggles and improve the quality of their life, in addition to living a more fulfilled life. It is very important for you, as the client, to feel comfortable with your therapist so that honesty and rapport can be built. I look forward to working with you.

Are you an adult who is feeling stuck? You know what you "should" be doing, but don’t know why you haven’t been able to yet? Have you been told to use mindfulness techniques to ease anxiety, but haven’t found a practice that works for you or feels accessible? Are you grieving the loss of a person, relationship or identity-and the world is telling you to “move on”, or that you aren't grieving "the right way"? Are you looking for a safe space for your child or teen to express their emotions honestly and learn coping skills related to stressful life events? Have they refused therapy citing distrust, boredom or no connection?

When you think of a well-rounded individual, the first thing you may think about is someone who is happy with their life and rolls with whatever life brings them. More often than not these days life has had some pitfalls. There is no reason to be ashamed.

Encouragement. Enrichment. Empowerment. Hi, my name is Sabrina. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of 12 years experience specializing in anxiety, depression, bi-polar, OCD and trauma related issues.

The experiences which brought you here are important. Whatever is challenging you has an impact on you and those you care about. Your wellbeing is essential. I believe therapy is a form of self-care. It is a time for reflection, insight, and growth. Counseling also offers opportunities for healing, effective coping, balance, and clarity. My hope for you is that therapy leads to a greater sense of safety, stability, choice, and positive change.

I specialize in working with adults and couples that may be experiencing grief , depression, burnout, anxiety, trauma, marital/relational crisis and conflict, and divorce recovery. Helping clients to transition from one point in their lives to the next. Assisting clients to find harmony and balance within their situation is my goal.