Therapists for Seniors in Raymore, MO
Struggling with anxiety, anger, or feeling stuck in difficult relationships? You’re not alone. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by emotional pain, self-doubt, or past wounds that still impact their daily lives. At Cultivating Hope Therapy, I offer online therapy for individuals, couples, and families in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, and Texas, providing a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. Together, we’ll transform challenges into resilience, clarity, and deeper connections so you can move forward with confidence.
Struggling with anxiety, anger, or feeling stuck in difficult relationships? You’re not alone. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by emotional pain, self-doubt, or past wounds that still impact their daily lives. At Cultivating Hope Therapy, I offer online therapy for individuals, couples, and families in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, and Texas, providing a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. Together, we’ll transform challenges into resilience, clarity, and deeper connections so you can move forward with confidence.
My ideal clients are adults feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, disconnected from themselves or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Many struggle with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, boundaries, life transitions or the lasting impact of difficult family experiences. I provide a warm, trauma-informed, affirming space where clients can better understand themselves, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. You do not have to navigate it all alone.
My ideal clients are adults feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, disconnected from themselves or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Many struggle with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, boundaries, life transitions or the lasting impact of difficult family experiences. I provide a warm, trauma-informed, affirming space where clients can better understand themselves, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. You do not have to navigate it all alone.
Aimee Johnson, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, CCTP-II, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of A Balanced Mind, LLC in Belton, Missouri. She has a license to practice in the state of Missouri and Kansas as a Clinical Social Worker. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II with over 14 years of clinical experience. Aimee supports individuals, couples, and families through challenges such as anxiety, autism level I, adhd, depression, ptsd, relationship issues, sexual issues, stress, and major life transitions.
Aimee Johnson, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, CCTP-II, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of A Balanced Mind, LLC in Belton, Missouri. She has a license to practice in the state of Missouri and Kansas as a Clinical Social Worker. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II with over 14 years of clinical experience. Aimee supports individuals, couples, and families through challenges such as anxiety, autism level I, adhd, depression, ptsd, relationship issues, sexual issues, stress, and major life transitions.
I am very passionate about establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and creating a safe, non- judgmental space so my clients can explore their feelings, behaviors and thoughts. I know therapy can be intimidating and scary, but together we will help gain back control of your life.
I am very passionate about establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and creating a safe, non- judgmental space so my clients can explore their feelings, behaviors and thoughts. I know therapy can be intimidating and scary, but together we will help gain back control of your life.
Diane Marie Keith
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help can be difficult. We often think "I should be able to handle my problems myself". However, everyone needs support at some point in their lives. A major crisis, a life transition, loss, job stress, relationship problems, emotional needs, our past interfering with our present, or everyday stressors become too much to deal with alone. We forget our strengths and become isolated, depressed, angry, or make poor choices.
Asking for help can be difficult. We often think "I should be able to handle my problems myself". However, everyone needs support at some point in their lives. A major crisis, a life transition, loss, job stress, relationship problems, emotional needs, our past interfering with our present, or everyday stressors become too much to deal with alone. We forget our strengths and become isolated, depressed, angry, or make poor choices.
Do you feel isolated, lost, or unsure of where you want to go in life? We all want to live happy, fulfilling lives. I can help you overcome the obstacles that are holding you back from having the happiness you deserve.
Do you feel isolated, lost, or unsure of where you want to go in life? We all want to live happy, fulfilling lives. I can help you overcome the obstacles that are holding you back from having the happiness you deserve.
If life feels heavy, overwhelming, or like you’ve been carrying too much on your own, you’re not alone. I work with teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck and unsure of what’s next. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed on the inside. In our work together, you’ll have a calm, supportive space where you can finally exhale, feel heard without judgment, and start making sense of what you’re going through. We’ll work together at your pace to help you feel more grounded, understood, and confident.
If life feels heavy, overwhelming, or like you’ve been carrying too much on your own, you’re not alone. I work with teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck and unsure of what’s next. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed on the inside. In our work together, you’ll have a calm, supportive space where you can finally exhale, feel heard without judgment, and start making sense of what you’re going through. We’ll work together at your pace to help you feel more grounded, understood, and confident.
Is your child struggling? Are you struggling to be the parent you want to be? Author Virginia Satir points out “So much is asked of parents, and so little is given.” Parents often wish for more support and information on best practices related to child-rearing in the world we live in today. Navigating normal quandaries of school, friendship, self-esteem and more with our children can be scary. Sometimes, we hit bigger bumps in the road of life, like the loss of someone important (divorce, death, a move), health challenges (physical or mental) or circumstances that are unjust (bullying, trauma). Life may begin to feel unmanageable.
Is your child struggling? Are you struggling to be the parent you want to be? Author Virginia Satir points out “So much is asked of parents, and so little is given.” Parents often wish for more support and information on best practices related to child-rearing in the world we live in today. Navigating normal quandaries of school, friendship, self-esteem and more with our children can be scary. Sometimes, we hit bigger bumps in the road of life, like the loss of someone important (divorce, death, a move), health challenges (physical or mental) or circumstances that are unjust (bullying, trauma). Life may begin to feel unmanageable.
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At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by scary or disturbing intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or past trauma—especially during pregnancy or postpartum? I specialize in perinatal mental health, OCD, PTSD, grief, and spiritual concerns like religious trauma, doubt, or shame. Many clients I work with are facing more than one of these struggles at once. If you’re exhausted from trying to "hold it all together" while struggling inside, therapy can help. With over 16 years of experience, I offer a safe, expert, and supportive space where you can find relief, clarity, and healing. You don’t have to carry this alone. There is hope.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by scary or disturbing intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or past trauma—especially during pregnancy or postpartum? I specialize in perinatal mental health, OCD, PTSD, grief, and spiritual concerns like religious trauma, doubt, or shame. Many clients I work with are facing more than one of these struggles at once. If you’re exhausted from trying to "hold it all together" while struggling inside, therapy can help. With over 16 years of experience, I offer a safe, expert, and supportive space where you can find relief, clarity, and healing. You don’t have to carry this alone. There is hope.
Ivy Pellerito
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MO, LCPC-KS, NCC, CCTP
8 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063
I am licensed in MO and KS allowing me to offer telehealth sessions throughout both states and in-person sessions for individuals in the KC metro. Available for immediate day and evening appointments. For over 20 years, I have worked with adults to help create long-term change, healing and transformation, instead of temporary band-aids. This is done by building a relationship of safety and acceptance, identifying the root cause of the problem, and provide the tools and techniques that best fit the circumstance.
I am licensed in MO and KS allowing me to offer telehealth sessions throughout both states and in-person sessions for individuals in the KC metro. Available for immediate day and evening appointments. For over 20 years, I have worked with adults to help create long-term change, healing and transformation, instead of temporary band-aids. This is done by building a relationship of safety and acceptance, identifying the root cause of the problem, and provide the tools and techniques that best fit the circumstance.
You’ve always been able to handle your own things (and others’), except now it’s harder than before. You’re putting out fires left and right, but now the world is throwing more curve balls that make you feel even less in control than before. In your extensive list of tasks and constant stimuli, it’s hard to take a step back and assess ways you can reclaim control in your life. But what if you could? If you find yourself struggling with negative inner voices, anxiety, depression, super high self-created standards and want to find a way to balance all life has to throw at you, I would love to work with you.
You’ve always been able to handle your own things (and others’), except now it’s harder than before. You’re putting out fires left and right, but now the world is throwing more curve balls that make you feel even less in control than before. In your extensive list of tasks and constant stimuli, it’s hard to take a step back and assess ways you can reclaim control in your life. But what if you could? If you find yourself struggling with negative inner voices, anxiety, depression, super high self-created standards and want to find a way to balance all life has to throw at you, I would love to work with you.
I sincerely trust in an individual’s ability to heal, even from profound pain and trauma. In addition, I understand the importance of healing the relationship space as well. My practice focuses on intimacy and connection with otherss, as well as a wide range of psychological concerns, such as, but not limited to: anxiety, recovery following illness (eg. cancer, autoimmune disorders, stroke) 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.
I sincerely trust in an individual’s ability to heal, even from profound pain and trauma. In addition, I understand the importance of healing the relationship space as well. My practice focuses on intimacy and connection with otherss, as well as a wide range of psychological concerns, such as, but not limited to: anxiety, recovery following illness (eg. cancer, autoimmune disorders, stroke) 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.
Jim Lecluyse Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, SEP
Kansas City, MO 64114
Waitlist for new clients
I have been a clinical social worker in the mental health field since 1998. I want to first acknowledge that I live and work on the ancestral lands of the Kansa, Osage and Kickapoo Nations. I honor the elders past and present of these nations. As a trauma therapist, I recognize the devastating cost of US colonial policies and actions to these peoples.
I have been a clinical social worker in the mental health field since 1998. I want to first acknowledge that I live and work on the ancestral lands of the Kansa, Osage and Kickapoo Nations. I honor the elders past and present of these nations. As a trauma therapist, I recognize the devastating cost of US colonial policies and actions to these peoples.
At Mend: Center for Psychotherapy we offer a tailored approach for each of our clients. We start by understanding your unique circumstances and the challenges you are currently facing. We help individuals, couples, children, and families find peace, meaning, and deeper relational connection. Our team includes: psychoanalyst Scott Koeneman , Psy.D., Alysa Koeneman, MA, LCPC, Robin Li, Ph.D., Kate Patt, M.A., LCMFT, LMFT, Ryan Steinle, M.A. LPC.
At Mend: Center for Psychotherapy we offer a tailored approach for each of our clients. We start by understanding your unique circumstances and the challenges you are currently facing. We help individuals, couples, children, and families find peace, meaning, and deeper relational connection. Our team includes: psychoanalyst Scott Koeneman , Psy.D., Alysa Koeneman, MA, LCPC, Robin Li, Ph.D., Kate Patt, M.A., LCMFT, LMFT, Ryan Steinle, M.A. LPC.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. I have worked with adolescents in crisis and suffering from addictions since 2000. I have worked with adults and veterans with Co-occurring Disorders and trauma since 2006. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, addictions, and grief and loss issues. I utilize Cognitive Processing Theory, EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Theory, Mindfulness, Motivational Enhancement Theory, and Solution Focused to help individuals identify and cope with mental health issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. I have worked with adolescents in crisis and suffering from addictions since 2000. I have worked with adults and veterans with Co-occurring Disorders and trauma since 2006. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, addictions, and grief and loss issues. I utilize Cognitive Processing Theory, EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Theory, Mindfulness, Motivational Enhancement Theory, and Solution Focused to help individuals identify and cope with mental health issues.
I have had the pleasure of working as a therapist since 2001 and have been helpful to people struggling with a variety of difficulties. My clients generally describe me as kind, gentle, calm, and humorous. I practice primarily from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, but also incorporate other models to augment cognitive therapy.
I have had the pleasure of working as a therapist since 2001 and have been helpful to people struggling with a variety of difficulties. My clients generally describe me as kind, gentle, calm, and humorous. I practice primarily from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, but also incorporate other models to augment cognitive therapy.
Everyone deserves space, time, and opportunity to be seen and known in ways that help heal pain and make meaning of experiences. And yet relationships in which to be fully seen and known in ways that support us can be both hard to find and risky to engage in. That is one of the significant offerings of the counseling space.
Everyone deserves space, time, and opportunity to be seen and known in ways that help heal pain and make meaning of experiences. And yet relationships in which to be fully seen and known in ways that support us can be both hard to find and risky to engage in. That is one of the significant offerings of the counseling space.
Find Your Way Back to Balance and Peace.
Pride Month.
Life can feel incredibly heavy when you’re carrying it all alone. If you are struggling to sleep, feeling constantly overwhelmed, or living with a lingering sense of doom, please know you don’t have to navigate this by yourself.
Perhaps you’ve noticed you are relying on alcohol or substances just to get through the day—or maybe loved ones have gently expressed concern. Or perhaps you are trying to untangle the deep pain of religious or other trauma, and / or grief.
Whatever you are carrying, you will find a safe, secular or spiritual based, and entirely non-judgmental space.
Find Your Way Back to Balance and Peace.
Pride Month.
Life can feel incredibly heavy when you’re carrying it all alone. If you are struggling to sleep, feeling constantly overwhelmed, or living with a lingering sense of doom, please know you don’t have to navigate this by yourself.
Perhaps you’ve noticed you are relying on alcohol or substances just to get through the day—or maybe loved ones have gently expressed concern. Or perhaps you are trying to untangle the deep pain of religious or other trauma, and / or grief.
Whatever you are carrying, you will find a safe, secular or spiritual based, and entirely non-judgmental space.
I am an LCSW with more than 30 years experience. I am a graduate of Lindenwood University with an MA in Counseling Psychology and achieved my LCSW Licensure in 1991. I have been employed in many varied specialties of counseling including working with at risk adolescents, victims and perpetrators of physical and sexual abuse, addiction and gambling. My extensive counseling experience includes working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction and abuse issues. I am also experienced in sexual offense and trauma, gambling addiction and marital counseling.
I am an LCSW with more than 30 years experience. I am a graduate of Lindenwood University with an MA in Counseling Psychology and achieved my LCSW Licensure in 1991. I have been employed in many varied specialties of counseling including working with at risk adolescents, victims and perpetrators of physical and sexual abuse, addiction and gambling. My extensive counseling experience includes working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction and abuse issues. I am also experienced in sexual offense and trauma, gambling addiction and marital counseling.
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Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Raymore
- Belton
- Blue Springs
- Grain Valley
- Grandview
- Greenwood
- Harrisonville
- Independence
- Kansas City
- Lees Summit
- North Kansas City
- Oak Grove
- Raytown
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counseling for seniors and the elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
In general, counseling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counseling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counselors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counselors specializing in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counselors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.