Parenting Therapists in Kansas City, MO
My approach is grounded in meeting folks where they are in the moment, and not asking them to feel, look, or act like someone they’re not. I believe that every person has worth and value because of their identity, and I love helping other people tap into their worth. I believe that all humans have the innate capacity to not only overcome difficult experiences, but to heal and thrive, and when we overcome difficult experiences or emotions, we are stronger and more resilient. Lasting change requires work, but when we put in that work we harness the power to define our experience rather than letting our experience define us.
My approach is grounded in meeting folks where they are in the moment, and not asking them to feel, look, or act like someone they’re not. I believe that every person has worth and value because of their identity, and I love helping other people tap into their worth. I believe that all humans have the innate capacity to not only overcome difficult experiences, but to heal and thrive, and when we overcome difficult experiences or emotions, we are stronger and more resilient. Lasting change requires work, but when we put in that work we harness the power to define our experience rather than letting our experience define us.
After over 20 years as a K-8 teacher, I became a counselor 3 years ago to address the growing emotional needs of students & parents.
Whether you are a couple, family, or an individual, I am here to help you to learn and apply effective skills so life feels less overwhelming and more enjoyable. Couples often struggle with physical or emotional connection; we work to address feelings of neglect and apply rituals to restore feeling heard and loved. Families may be divided by past trauma; I offer support for each member with family therapy as needed. Individuals need relational help, self-worth rebuilding, communication skills, and, often, trauma processing to overcome feeling "less than".
After over 20 years as a K-8 teacher, I became a counselor 3 years ago to address the growing emotional needs of students & parents.
Whether you are a couple, family, or an individual, I am here to help you to learn and apply effective skills so life feels less overwhelming and more enjoyable. Couples often struggle with physical or emotional connection; we work to address feelings of neglect and apply rituals to restore feeling heard and loved. Families may be divided by past trauma; I offer support for each member with family therapy as needed. Individuals need relational help, self-worth rebuilding, communication skills, and, often, trauma processing to overcome feeling "less than".
My specialty is working with patients with relationship concerns and adjustment to life circumstances. I enjoy working with young adults and couples and am a certifed sex therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. I have experience working with sexual dysfunctions and interpersonal concerns. I really enjoy working together with patients to analyze problems and am active in providing solutions to problems. Secondarily, I enjoy working with adults and children, evaluating educational and emotional concerns. I have had over 20 years of clinical experience.
My specialty is working with patients with relationship concerns and adjustment to life circumstances. I enjoy working with young adults and couples and am a certifed sex therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. I have experience working with sexual dysfunctions and interpersonal concerns. I really enjoy working together with patients to analyze problems and am active in providing solutions to problems. Secondarily, I enjoy working with adults and children, evaluating educational and emotional concerns. I have had over 20 years of clinical experience.
My ideal clients are parents navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting challenges, as well as teens facing emotional or behavioral struggles.
I specialize in EMDR, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and solution-focused approaches. I also help clients heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, and improve communication. Whether supporting parents, guiding clients through postpartum transitions, or empowering teens, I tailor sessions to your unique needs for lasting change.
My ideal clients are parents navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting challenges, as well as teens facing emotional or behavioral struggles.
I specialize in EMDR, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and solution-focused approaches. I also help clients heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, and improve communication. Whether supporting parents, guiding clients through postpartum transitions, or empowering teens, I tailor sessions to your unique needs for lasting change.
My ideal client is ready to feel understood and better understand themselves. They may be burnt out with their current routine, wanting to explore their authentic self, or wanting to show up better in relationships. Through building self compassion and increased awareness of individual values, my practice focuses on inner strengths and actionable change. I’m here for the laughter and tears and growth!
My ideal client is ready to feel understood and better understand themselves. They may be burnt out with their current routine, wanting to explore their authentic self, or wanting to show up better in relationships. Through building self compassion and increased awareness of individual values, my practice focuses on inner strengths and actionable change. I’m here for the laughter and tears and growth!
Valerie Owings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, RPT-S
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64153
My work with children includes lots of work with parents so that you better understand their development and needs and things often improve quickly.
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. I hope to help adult clients gain perspective and understanding of their lives so they are empowered to make meaningful changes for themselves. I now also specialize in working with neurodivergent children and adults. My office is in Missouri, and I offer Telehealth in KS or MO. I have openings!
My work with children includes lots of work with parents so that you better understand their development and needs and things often improve quickly.
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. I hope to help adult clients gain perspective and understanding of their lives so they are empowered to make meaningful changes for themselves. I now also specialize in working with neurodivergent children and adults. My office is in Missouri, and I offer Telehealth in KS or MO. I have openings!
I am a CERTIFIED IMAGO RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST. I specialize in relationship work, and my style is collaborative. I believe that my clients are looking for three things when they come into my office: 1-Encouragement that their pain or negative situation will lessen or end, 2-An opportunity to be heard and validated for their feelings and experiences, 3-A plan of action to improve their lives. My clients often report that they feel empowered after working with me. I offer more than one solution to a problem so that my clients may choose the one that best suits them.
I am a CERTIFIED IMAGO RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST. I specialize in relationship work, and my style is collaborative. I believe that my clients are looking for three things when they come into my office: 1-Encouragement that their pain or negative situation will lessen or end, 2-An opportunity to be heard and validated for their feelings and experiences, 3-A plan of action to improve their lives. My clients often report that they feel empowered after working with me. I offer more than one solution to a problem so that my clients may choose the one that best suits them.
Vanessa Wray Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64105
Those who work with me are usually having relationship difficulties, trauma complications, or have pain from losses and want internal peace & secure attachments to others (partners, children, parents, friends).
Specialized in couples of all types, adult individuals, and families, I am a Certified Emotion-Focused Therapist, Fair Play Facilitator, & Level I AEDP clinician. I hold a Certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology from Portland State U., and I also provide EMDR, sand tray therapy, & I have a Psychiatric Service Dog, "Rontu," who tags along!
Those who work with me are usually having relationship difficulties, trauma complications, or have pain from losses and want internal peace & secure attachments to others (partners, children, parents, friends).
Specialized in couples of all types, adult individuals, and families, I am a Certified Emotion-Focused Therapist, Fair Play Facilitator, & Level I AEDP clinician. I hold a Certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology from Portland State U., and I also provide EMDR, sand tray therapy, & I have a Psychiatric Service Dog, "Rontu," who tags along!
She affirms LGBTQIA identities and works with clients navigating depression, divorce, parenting, and self-esteem with compassion, curiosity, and care.
Yes, talking to someone will help. And if you don’t have anyone in your intimate circle, there are gifted professionals who can listen and provide a sacred, confidential space for you. There’s a path to living a lighter, happier, and more liberated life in your near future.
She affirms LGBTQIA identities and works with clients navigating depression, divorce, parenting, and self-esteem with compassion, curiosity, and care.
Yes, talking to someone will help. And if you don’t have anyone in your intimate circle, there are gifted professionals who can listen and provide a sacred, confidential space for you. There’s a path to living a lighter, happier, and more liberated life in your near future.
Healing requires restoring trust in yourself and tapping into your strengths and inner wisdom. At A Balanced Life LLC we believe in each person's innate capacity for, and natural progression towards, healing. Our goal is to help you achieve relief, lasting change, and confidence. Trusting you as the expert, our therapeutic approaches follow your lead. A Balanced Life LLC offers therapy to people of all ages and stages of life, matching you to a therapist who provides effective therapy according to your needs and goals.
Healing requires restoring trust in yourself and tapping into your strengths and inner wisdom. At A Balanced Life LLC we believe in each person's innate capacity for, and natural progression towards, healing. Our goal is to help you achieve relief, lasting change, and confidence. Trusting you as the expert, our therapeutic approaches follow your lead. A Balanced Life LLC offers therapy to people of all ages and stages of life, matching you to a therapist who provides effective therapy according to your needs and goals.
I work with parents struggling with parenting anxiety, feeling bad or worried about the ways your children are affected by your home life.
I create a comfortable relationship so you can safely challenge your feelings and thoughts and then make changes. I often give assignments to work on between sessions. I also perform diagnostic interviews and evaluations for ADHD, anxiety and depression and make long-term treatment recommendations if needed.
I work with parents struggling with parenting anxiety, feeling bad or worried about the ways your children are affected by your home life.
I create a comfortable relationship so you can safely challenge your feelings and thoughts and then make changes. I often give assignments to work on between sessions. I also perform diagnostic interviews and evaluations for ADHD, anxiety and depression and make long-term treatment recommendations if needed.
I also provide family therapy services and am certified to provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for children ages 2-7 and their caregivers who are struggling with disruptive behaviors in the home or school setting.
Hello and welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have been providing individual and family therapy services for 15 years. Searching for a therapist can be a daunting task and you are taking a brave first step! I work with individuals (both children and adults) who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, disordered eating, body image, life transitions, and overall stressors.
I also provide family therapy services and am certified to provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for children ages 2-7 and their caregivers who are struggling with disruptive behaviors in the home or school setting.
Hello and welcome! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have been providing individual and family therapy services for 15 years. Searching for a therapist can be a daunting task and you are taking a brave first step! I work with individuals (both children and adults) who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, disordered eating, body image, life transitions, and overall stressors.
I help parents understand what their child or teen needs to heal and function better.
Life presents many circumstances that can be difficult for individuals to navigate on their own. It is not uncommon to experience overwhelming emotions in response to challenge, intense reactions to life events, or possibly feeling disconnected from one’s family or world. I am passionate about providing a safe place where children, teens and families can come for help and support.
I help parents understand what their child or teen needs to heal and function better.
Life presents many circumstances that can be difficult for individuals to navigate on their own. It is not uncommon to experience overwhelming emotions in response to challenge, intense reactions to life events, or possibly feeling disconnected from one’s family or world. I am passionate about providing a safe place where children, teens and families can come for help and support.
Whether you are facing a new chapter in your life that leads you unsure of the path forward, a parent seeking support for your child as they navigate their social and emotional world, or searching for ways to heal and grow in your relationships, there is a place to start.
I have 15 years experience working with individuals, children, and families. I have extensive experience working with young children navigating social and emotional skills, parenting, and life transitions in adulthood. I draw from a variety of therapy techniques, with a strong focus on mindfulness, play, and self-compassion.
Whether you are facing a new chapter in your life that leads you unsure of the path forward, a parent seeking support for your child as they navigate their social and emotional world, or searching for ways to heal and grow in your relationships, there is a place to start.
I have 15 years experience working with individuals, children, and families. I have extensive experience working with young children navigating social and emotional skills, parenting, and life transitions in adulthood. I draw from a variety of therapy techniques, with a strong focus on mindfulness, play, and self-compassion.
I primarily work with children, parents, domestic violence survivors, trauma and special needs/disabilities.
The first step towards seeking therapy for you, or your loved ones is challenging. Therapy isn't linear and won't look the same for anyone. I'm a therapist who strongly believes each session will look different and adapts to your needs in that moment. I use evidence-based interventions in sessions, while being in that moment with you.
I primarily work with children, parents, domestic violence survivors, trauma and special needs/disabilities.
The first step towards seeking therapy for you, or your loved ones is challenging. Therapy isn't linear and won't look the same for anyone. I'm a therapist who strongly believes each session will look different and adapts to your needs in that moment. I use evidence-based interventions in sessions, while being in that moment with you.
You’ve read parenting books, confided in peers, sought out Google answers, but your efforts don’t seem to pay off.
I can provide support for the whole family and help you make change that doesn't just eliminate symptoms, but addresses the root cause and therefore stands the test of time. I use evidence-based interventions and parent education to help you heal and lead your family with confidence.
You’ve read parenting books, confided in peers, sought out Google answers, but your efforts don’t seem to pay off.
I can provide support for the whole family and help you make change that doesn't just eliminate symptoms, but addresses the root cause and therefore stands the test of time. I use evidence-based interventions and parent education to help you heal and lead your family with confidence.
You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, or major life changes. My ideal clients are adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from the life they want to be living. Through a supportive, collaborative approach, we work to reduce distress, strengthen coping skills, process difficult experiences, and help you feel more confident, grounded, and in control of your life.
You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, or major life changes. My ideal clients are adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from the life they want to be living. Through a supportive, collaborative approach, we work to reduce distress, strengthen coping skills, process difficult experiences, and help you feel more confident, grounded, and in control of your life.
I take care to include families in the therapy process to empower parents and enhance parenting resources.
I operate from a trauma-informed and person centered therapy approach with individuals of all ages, with a specialty in play therapy for children who have experienced trauma or complex stressful experiences. This means that I believe each individual has what it takes within them to be in charge of their own healing, and some people just need help along the way. That also means that you get to come exactly as you are and be accepted and cared for. We will take time to build a positive and authentic therapeutic relationship, which will hold the healing powers of safety and connection.
I take care to include families in the therapy process to empower parents and enhance parenting resources.
I operate from a trauma-informed and person centered therapy approach with individuals of all ages, with a specialty in play therapy for children who have experienced trauma or complex stressful experiences. This means that I believe each individual has what it takes within them to be in charge of their own healing, and some people just need help along the way. That also means that you get to come exactly as you are and be accepted and cared for. We will take time to build a positive and authentic therapeutic relationship, which will hold the healing powers of safety and connection.
These issues may include parenting issues, grief and loss, relationships, being part of the sandwich generation, work/life balance.
My fellowship training focused on family systems, as we are all in some type of system, our family of origin, extended family, friends, or work family. All these systems come with the joys and sorrows inherent in relationship. Together we can come up with new ways of navigating difficulties without compromising relationships.
These issues may include parenting issues, grief and loss, relationships, being part of the sandwich generation, work/life balance.
My fellowship training focused on family systems, as we are all in some type of system, our family of origin, extended family, friends, or work family. All these systems come with the joys and sorrows inherent in relationship. Together we can come up with new ways of navigating difficulties without compromising relationships.
I work with many clients struggling with one or more relationships in their lives - with their parents, spouse, family, peers, etc.
Hi, I'm Mandy! Life can be a lot to handle on your own, and I'm here to help. I tend to be a good fit for clients looking for a space to process/organize their thoughts and feelings, or those seeking a more informal therapeutic experience. I view therapy as a partnership, and while I've got some tips and tricks to help you start feeling more in control and less stressed, you are the expert on you. We'll work at your pace, talking through the things you feel are most important - and it's okay if that's not the same thing from week to week. Healing isn't linear; we'll celebrate your successes no matter how big or small!
I work with many clients struggling with one or more relationships in their lives - with their parents, spouse, family, peers, etc.
Hi, I'm Mandy! Life can be a lot to handle on your own, and I'm here to help. I tend to be a good fit for clients looking for a space to process/organize their thoughts and feelings, or those seeking a more informal therapeutic experience. I view therapy as a partnership, and while I've got some tips and tricks to help you start feeling more in control and less stressed, you are the expert on you. We'll work at your pace, talking through the things you feel are most important - and it's okay if that's not the same thing from week to week. Healing isn't linear; we'll celebrate your successes no matter how big or small!
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.