Therapists in Kansas City, MO

Photo of Katie Jones, LSCSW, LCSW, SEP, RYT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Katie Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, SEP, RYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64105
Not accepting new clients
When I first sought out counseling, I hoped therapy would help me fix what was wrong with me. Through my healing journey and professional training I found a more effective starting place. No one needs fixing; we need healing and the tools it takes to begin.
When I first sought out counseling, I hoped therapy would help me fix what was wrong with me. Through my healing journey and professional training I found a more effective starting place. No one needs fixing; we need healing and the tools it takes to begin.
(913) 318-4132 View (913) 318-4132
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Gina Staves
Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64145
I specialize in attachment dynamics, relationships, trauma, stress, burnout, depression and anxiety, and for over 25 years have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I specialize in attachment dynamics, relationships, trauma, stress, burnout, depression and anxiety, and for over 25 years have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
(660) 538-3934 View (660) 538-3934
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Bethany Ruhl
PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64108  (Online Only)
I bring a warm and inviting energy to client interactions where I help them to make meaning out of life’s joys, sorrows and times of transition. I help clients begin to answer the question of “Why do bad things happen to good people?” I bring years of experience working with grief & loss, end of life issues, times of transition and women’s issues. I use my years working in the mental health field, chaplaincy, the correctional system and adolescent psychology to empower clients to make the best and most healthy decisions for themselves and their loved ones. I believe strongly in the power of unconditional love. I welcome those from a
I bring a warm and inviting energy to client interactions where I help them to make meaning out of life’s joys, sorrows and times of transition. I help clients begin to answer the question of “Why do bad things happen to good people?” I bring years of experience working with grief & loss, end of life issues, times of transition and women’s issues. I use my years working in the mental health field, chaplaincy, the correctional system and adolescent psychology to empower clients to make the best and most healthy decisions for themselves and their loved ones. I believe strongly in the power of unconditional love. I welcome those from a
(816) 338-7842 View (816) 338-7842
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Shana R Puckett
Pastoral Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64131
Are you longing for a sense of deeper knowing, presence, and integration in your life? Everything taking place, no matter how uncertain or challenging, is assisting you in your next steps in orienting to your deepest Self. I offer holistic spiritual direction to support you in walking your unique path...in spirit, heart, mind, and body. I collaborate with you in an intuitive, person-centered way to live your life from a place of integrity and alignment to your inner guidance, using various integrative modalities including Jungian psychology, energy practices, and attachment and trauma-informed, body-centered somatic healing.
Are you longing for a sense of deeper knowing, presence, and integration in your life? Everything taking place, no matter how uncertain or challenging, is assisting you in your next steps in orienting to your deepest Self. I offer holistic spiritual direction to support you in walking your unique path...in spirit, heart, mind, and body. I collaborate with you in an intuitive, person-centered way to live your life from a place of integrity and alignment to your inner guidance, using various integrative modalities including Jungian psychology, energy practices, and attachment and trauma-informed, body-centered somatic healing.
(720) 442-7649 View (720) 442-7649
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Heartland Therapy Connection
LPC, PLPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64110
Living authentically and creatively sounds good, right? Nurturing quality relationships is important and also difficult. Managing stress in difficult times is confusing and overwhelming. Showing up in your life *how* you want is why we are here. Helping you identify ways the past has shaped your life, the patterns that have emerged and how to implement the change you want is our priority at HTC.
Living authentically and creatively sounds good, right? Nurturing quality relationships is important and also difficult. Managing stress in difficult times is confusing and overwhelming. Showing up in your life *how* you want is why we are here. Helping you identify ways the past has shaped your life, the patterns that have emerged and how to implement the change you want is our priority at HTC.
(816) 670-3321 View (816) 670-3321
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Dr. Sathya Baanu Jeevanba
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64110
Waitlist for new clients
I have a special interest in working with clients who are struggling with traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. My approach centers on the influence of sociocultural factors in people’s presenting concerns. I find that this approach helps clients better understand the nature of their symptoms. I've also helped clients explore their authentic selves in a deeper way whether it's around gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and/or ethnic identities. You can expect that space will be made for us to uncover parts of you that need room to exist and want to be tended to.
I have a special interest in working with clients who are struggling with traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. My approach centers on the influence of sociocultural factors in people’s presenting concerns. I find that this approach helps clients better understand the nature of their symptoms. I've also helped clients explore their authentic selves in a deeper way whether it's around gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and/or ethnic identities. You can expect that space will be made for us to uncover parts of you that need room to exist and want to be tended to.
(816) 852-3267 View (816) 852-3267
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Dr. Jennifer Sweeton
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MA
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64112
As an internationally recognized expert in trauma and author of four books on trauma and neuroscience, I know that treatment can help clients regain a sense of control. So many people yearn for the ability to enjoy their lives and relationships but feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of stress and crisis. However, the effects of toxic stress and trauma are not something you just have to endure. To learn more about Dr. Sweeton, visit www.jennifersweeton.com. Please note that Dr. Sweeton offers trauma processing intensives, in addition to reserving a limited number of slots for clients seeking traditional psychotherapy.
As an internationally recognized expert in trauma and author of four books on trauma and neuroscience, I know that treatment can help clients regain a sense of control. So many people yearn for the ability to enjoy their lives and relationships but feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of stress and crisis. However, the effects of toxic stress and trauma are not something you just have to endure. To learn more about Dr. Sweeton, visit www.jennifersweeton.com. Please note that Dr. Sweeton offers trauma processing intensives, in addition to reserving a limited number of slots for clients seeking traditional psychotherapy.
(816) 466-5164 View (816) 466-5164
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Jason Phelps
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64102
Sometimes we have experiences that make us feel different, out of place, foreign and even unwelcome. Life can bring challenges, pain, and experiences that do not always make sense to us. It's easy to become trapped in those moments, in need of help. I believe in being someone who will listen with unconditional positive regard, without judgement, to you and your story. I seek to help you see your situation from a different vantage point in order to discover something new about yourself and your world.
Sometimes we have experiences that make us feel different, out of place, foreign and even unwelcome. Life can bring challenges, pain, and experiences that do not always make sense to us. It's easy to become trapped in those moments, in need of help. I believe in being someone who will listen with unconditional positive regard, without judgement, to you and your story. I seek to help you see your situation from a different vantage point in order to discover something new about yourself and your world.
(816) 239-3457 View (816) 239-3457
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Dexter J Jefferson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64110  (Online Only)
Yesterday’s experiences can influence today’s thoughts, and your current thoughts will dictate how you behave and feel. Are you in an uncertain place in life and find yourself desiring peace and happiness? Do you fear the unknown or constantly worry? Do you experience bouts of sadness or anger that appear to be intensifying? Have you tried everything to fix these things, but nothing has worked? Well, there is hope. Regardless of your struggles, the right therapist can help you begin the healing process. I believe that I am the right therapist for you. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression and I am here to help.
Yesterday’s experiences can influence today’s thoughts, and your current thoughts will dictate how you behave and feel. Are you in an uncertain place in life and find yourself desiring peace and happiness? Do you fear the unknown or constantly worry? Do you experience bouts of sadness or anger that appear to be intensifying? Have you tried everything to fix these things, but nothing has worked? Well, there is hope. Regardless of your struggles, the right therapist can help you begin the healing process. I believe that I am the right therapist for you. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression and I am here to help.
(816) 203-1202 View (816) 203-1202
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Sinora Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64130
I have been working with people for 25 years who are struggling with mental health needs. I also have been working with individuals sufffering from substance abuse. I provide in-home couseling, telehealth and in office services. Some time we feel better in our own home and we can meet that need. My vison is to creat a safe and enriching environment where a diverse community will face their mental health and addiction concerns without feeling pressured about their struggles.
I have been working with people for 25 years who are struggling with mental health needs. I also have been working with individuals sufffering from substance abuse. I provide in-home couseling, telehealth and in office services. Some time we feel better in our own home and we can meet that need. My vison is to creat a safe and enriching environment where a diverse community will face their mental health and addiction concerns without feeling pressured about their struggles.
(816) 255-5562 View (816) 255-5562
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Nicci Marshall
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, S-MFT
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64108
Feeling alone with your problems is really tough. I know how lonely and powerless this can feel. Do you want to let go of your frustrations, anxieties, stressors or sadness? You can and you don't have to do it alone. What if you could understand and accept yourself fully, including your imperfections? What if you could understand and accept others in the same way? You can become the person you want you want to be.
Feeling alone with your problems is really tough. I know how lonely and powerless this can feel. Do you want to let go of your frustrations, anxieties, stressors or sadness? You can and you don't have to do it alone. What if you could understand and accept yourself fully, including your imperfections? What if you could understand and accept others in the same way? You can become the person you want you want to be.
(816) 429-3767 View (816) 429-3767
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Marquetta Letae Johnson
Counselor, LPCC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64114  (Online Only)
I am licensed as a Professional Counselor in two states, Kentucky and Missouri ,owner of Yahir Counseling and Consulting LLC. I provide mental health counseling and consulting services. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, as well as National Certified Counselor. I obtained my Master's Degree from Murray State University. I have over 10 years of professional work experience. I help clients with stress, anxiety, addictions, motivation, self esteem building, trauma and depression.
I am licensed as a Professional Counselor in two states, Kentucky and Missouri ,owner of Yahir Counseling and Consulting LLC. I provide mental health counseling and consulting services. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, as well as National Certified Counselor. I obtained my Master's Degree from Murray State University. I have over 10 years of professional work experience. I help clients with stress, anxiety, addictions, motivation, self esteem building, trauma and depression.
(816) 744-6410 View (816) 744-6410
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Stacey Dawn Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64131
In my practice, I work with adults and children ages 4-18 who are experiencing or have experienced trauma (PTSD) or unresolved grief in their lives. Trauma can affect relationships, friendships, marriages and parenting. It can significantly impact how we cope from day to day. Unfortunately, such issues that have been ignored may keep coming up and can haunt us at the most inopportune times. I am continually amazed at how resilient the human mind and spirit can be with just some intentional focus on those areas of life.
In my practice, I work with adults and children ages 4-18 who are experiencing or have experienced trauma (PTSD) or unresolved grief in their lives. Trauma can affect relationships, friendships, marriages and parenting. It can significantly impact how we cope from day to day. Unfortunately, such issues that have been ignored may keep coming up and can haunt us at the most inopportune times. I am continually amazed at how resilient the human mind and spirit can be with just some intentional focus on those areas of life.
(816) 296-9832 View (816) 296-9832
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Chuck Franks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64116
My clients find it empowering to not just talk about a problem but also to create ways of coping through learning new skills and allowing new perspectives. I help clients who want to be truly authentic. Sexuality and the pursuit of our sexual health is important as we strive to integrate our expression into our relationships. I help individuals incorporate their true selves into their relationships. My specialties are sexual problems, issues of sexual identity/orientation, consensual non-monogamy, out of control sexual behavior more commonly known as sex or porn addiction.
My clients find it empowering to not just talk about a problem but also to create ways of coping through learning new skills and allowing new perspectives. I help clients who want to be truly authentic. Sexuality and the pursuit of our sexual health is important as we strive to integrate our expression into our relationships. I help individuals incorporate their true selves into their relationships. My specialties are sexual problems, issues of sexual identity/orientation, consensual non-monogamy, out of control sexual behavior more commonly known as sex or porn addiction.
(816) 925-9509 View (816) 925-9509
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Jamie Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64146  (Online Only)
Jamie is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a background in business and a Masters's degree in Social Work. After realizing her passion for helping others, Jamie transitioned from a career in post-secondary education to pursue her calling as a therapist. Since 2019, Jamie has gained valuable experience working in various counseling settings, specializing in assisting youth, women, and families. Her focus is on helping individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their desires, and how to achieve the fulfilling life they deserve.
Jamie is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a background in business and a Masters's degree in Social Work. After realizing her passion for helping others, Jamie transitioned from a career in post-secondary education to pursue her calling as a therapist. Since 2019, Jamie has gained valuable experience working in various counseling settings, specializing in assisting youth, women, and families. Her focus is on helping individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their desires, and how to achieve the fulfilling life they deserve.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Katrina Stoddard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64110
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.
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.
(816) 656-3947 View (816) 656-3947
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Nathaniel J Metzger
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64111  (Online Only)
I facilitate a creative space in order to develop practical and individualized goals for each client. I offer a solution focused approach based on a humanistic and relational framework. Me dedico a desarrollar un espacio terapéutico en donde un cliente y su terapeuta forman un proceso de colaboración. Las metas de terapia se basan en las necesidades presentes del cliente. La terapia es informada por las perspectivas de psicología relacionales y humanistas.
I facilitate a creative space in order to develop practical and individualized goals for each client. I offer a solution focused approach based on a humanistic and relational framework. Me dedico a desarrollar un espacio terapéutico en donde un cliente y su terapeuta forman un proceso de colaboración. Las metas de terapia se basan en las necesidades presentes del cliente. La terapia es informada por las perspectivas de psicología relacionales y humanistas.
(817) 661-2129 View (817) 661-2129
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Heather Ann Fitzcharles
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LCPC, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64114
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes we experience life changing events that cause us lose sight of our hopes and dreams. Our fears can deceive us into believing that we will never be okay again. We do not have to be defined by what has happened to us. I believe that no matter what we have been through we have the potential to create for ourselves, a happy, rich and full life worth living. It is not easy to overcome the bad experiences but it is possible. Therapy can increase psychological flexibility and allow us to not be open again. If you are tired of being limited and ready to make real changes therapy can help you create the life you wish to have.
Sometimes we experience life changing events that cause us lose sight of our hopes and dreams. Our fears can deceive us into believing that we will never be okay again. We do not have to be defined by what has happened to us. I believe that no matter what we have been through we have the potential to create for ourselves, a happy, rich and full life worth living. It is not easy to overcome the bad experiences but it is possible. Therapy can increase psychological flexibility and allow us to not be open again. If you are tired of being limited and ready to make real changes therapy can help you create the life you wish to have.
(816) 307-2112 View (816) 307-2112
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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.
(816) 542-6662 View (816) 542-6662
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Benjamin Smalley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64109
All of us need help sometimes. Therapy is a process of making space for the changes we desire. Therapy changed my life and I'd be honored to support you and the changes you're looking for. Our relationships, including the one we have with ourselves, are essential to our overall wellness. If you're struggling with yourself, a partner or your place in the world, external support and insight goes a long way in turning things around. My therapy style is caring and professional. I offer a free initial consultation to all my clients to make sure that it's a good fit and to establish your goals.
All of us need help sometimes. Therapy is a process of making space for the changes we desire. Therapy changed my life and I'd be honored to support you and the changes you're looking for. Our relationships, including the one we have with ourselves, are essential to our overall wellness. If you're struggling with yourself, a partner or your place in the world, external support and insight goes a long way in turning things around. My therapy style is caring and professional. I offer a free initial consultation to all my clients to make sure that it's a good fit and to establish your goals.
(816) 494-2026 View (816) 494-2026
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Number of Therapists in Kansas City, MO

1,000+

Average cost per session

$130

Therapists in Kansas City, MO who prioritize treating:

93% Anxiety
86% Depression
74% Relationship Issues
73% Trauma and PTSD
72% Self Esteem
68% Stress
66% Coping Skills

Average years in practice

9 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

72% Aetna
64% Cigna and Evernorth
63% UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

How Therapists in Kansas City, MO see their clients

70% In Person and Online
30% Online Only

Gender breakdown

76% Female
23% Male
1% Non-Binary