Women's Issues Therapists in Kansas City, MO
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Kyla Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
I have significant experience treating eating disorders, self-esteem issues, and related
women's issues
.
Seeking psychotherapy is an incredibly difficult yet often essential first step to making the changes necessary to have the life you want. My goal is to support and guide clients as they seek to better themselves, learn healthy ways to cope with life's difficulties, gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, and overcome past pain and suffering by creating corrective connections. I gain fulfillment in my career by drawing on my unique set of skills and clinical experiences to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals, cultivate acceptance, and reach their full potential.
Shelly Lynne Peterson
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm Dr. Shelly Peterson, a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience treating individuals and couples with a wide variety of problems, especially mood, anxiety, trauma,
women's issues
and coping with chronic pain and medical conditions.
Not accepting new clients
Kelly D Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMH, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, and
women's issues
.
As your counselor, I am in the passenger seat while you are in the driver's seat. I am here to support you and offer a different lens when choosing your next exit or when to stay on your current path. I believe everyone deserves to be happy and you get to decide how you will fight for your happiness!
Margaret P Ragan
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CEAP
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients
Ann Ramatowski Netzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Using a client-centered approach, I enjoy working with people who are experiencing in career changes, creative endeavors,
women's issues
, including pregnancy and postpartum, and in guiding recovery from trauma. I have experience working with individuals and couples through life transitions, including gender identity and sexuality exploration (LGBTQIA+) and in helping alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. Since the pandemic, I've enjoyed working with healthcare workers, as they have given so much the past 2+ years.
Melissa Mazur
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, AS, CATP
Verified
Verified
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.
Adriana Albors
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLMFT
Verified
Verified
You love your partner deeply and can’t understand how things got here. You are committed to making this work and do not want to keep having the same fights. You desire deeply to build a stronger foundation, one where boundaries are respected and communication is strong. You know that what you have been doing is no longer working but you don’t know where to begin.
Focused Concentration-KC Wellness Dr. Fernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.
Waitlist for new clients
Sarah Fleener
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified
Verified
Feeling overwhelmed? Out of control? Dealing with major life changes? Or desiring a life change that you just can't quite grasp? Each of us is created with the ability to manage life's challenges but we don't always see clearly amidst the struggle. Connecting with someone in a safe, affirming, non-judgmental, and solution-focused environment can help you uncover your inner-strengths and see a way out from those feelings of suffering. With more than 18 years of practice experience, Sarah is well equipped to walk with you through any challenge.
KC Counseling Studio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic style is ideal for clients looking to reconnect with themselves on all levels. Clients should come curious about identifying emotional and psychological blocks, as well as where trauma, tension, anxiety, or depression is stored in the physical body. I specialize in treating people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, illness, death, sexual assault survivors, and bi-polar. I frequently work with women who are trying to stabilize their body and mind after childbirth, trauma, or menapause. All are welcome.
Olivia Steffen
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My approach to counseling is rooted in relational psychoanalytic work and engages people as their whole selves. I attend to your past experiences as well as what is happening in the room. This includes what is coming up in your thoughts, feelings, and body.
Kansas City, MO 64102
& Online
Caitlyn Crawford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, PLMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Passion Populations & Specializations: LGBTQ+, Couples of all varieties, Women-Empowerment, Teens. I'm in the business of story-shaping. I believe we become the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. I also affirm that people are not defined by their problems. Are you stuck in a story that feels disempowering or defeating? Do you no longer feel like your own narrator? Let me be your co-author and collaborator in creating your counter story—a brand new, one-of-a-kind narrative that aligns with your truest, most authentic self.
Eileen Connell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, RN, LPC
Verified
Verified
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.
Not accepting new clients
Carla Burke PhD
Psychologist, MBA, PhD
Verified
Verified
Asking for help is a giant 1st step. A decision that can be the foundation to a better life. I have 30 years of experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, gender affirming care, and helping clients face change in their lives. My work with clients is based on Cognitive and psychodynamic principles and I do both short and long term therapy. I am currently giving clients a choice between in person and using easy access on line teletherapy that is HIPPA compliant. Give me a call and let’s talk, I answer and return calls personally.
Londonne Ayers
MA, PLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Trauma affects our brains in ways that can make us feel stuck in constant survival mode. It can be exhausting. I offer strategies to help clients process their experiences, cope more effectively, and move forward with their lives. You can find relief! And you don’t have to do it alone. Your needs are unique to your story, so your treatment should be unique as well. Whether the root of the issue is behavioral, emotional, traumatic, or complicated, I aim to help my clients make this discovery for themselves and collaborate in therapy, so it best fits their needs and values.
Michelle Allison Park
MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Accepting clients throughout the day for in person and online sessions! There are so many reasons you might searching for a therapist right now. There could be a mix of emotions as you read through profiles trying to find that one person that might help make life understandable. Our journey can become overwhelming, especially when we're facing the demands of life on our own. You don't have to be alone and I would love to help guide you in quest of life. Whether you are currently experiencing a huge life transition or having difficulty in moving through painful moments from the past, I'd be honored to walk with you.
Cassie Babalola
Pre-Licensed Professional, S-LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I want you to know what it’s like to live a life of healing. If you feel like you are drowning, overwhelmed, exhausted, or resentful - I can help. Together we will roll up our sleeves and get to work. It will get a little messy, but I’m not scared of the mess. I will support you while you learn to love the things you have previously hidden. Your pain, your thoughts, and your behaviors can all make sense when we explore them with kind curiosity. It is time to take off the shackles of your past, and live tomorrow more free than you were yesterday.
Taylor Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
*** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS *** Everyone has a story, and you are the expert of your own. It is my goal to provide a safe and warm environment in which you experience unconditional acceptance, empathy and understanding. Each client is treated uniquely with an individualized treatment plan.
Laura K Probasco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S, CDWF
Verified
Verified
If you're reading this, I want you to know how courageous it is that you've already taken the first step: asking for help. It's something no one wants to do, but I've been there, and it can be the change you need to live the life you were meant to. Being vulnerable and brave enough to tell your story is tough. But getting you to the place where you can actually own your story, and maybe even write a new ending, is totally worth it.
Katie Ballard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Stuck. Trapped. Controlling. Anxious. Over it. Apathetic. Do you find yourself resonating with these words? Maybe you feel yourself enraged at little things your partner or kids do, and then hating yourself after you snap. Perhaps you used to get excited about a weekend brunch, meeting a friend for a coffee, or strolling Target alone - but now you only feel apathetic and empty. What if you could find your spark again? Does that sound possible? Maybe going back to where you used to be isn’t even your goal: maybe your goal is the ability to be present, without nagging anxieties and crippling depression. Either way, therapy can help.
Kansas City, MO 64111
& Online
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.