First Responders Therapists in Raymore, MO
I specialize in trauma, abuse, codependent relationships, first responders and therapy for therapists.
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. Whether you experience self-loathing or the impact of narcissistic abuse, I am equipped to help you navigate healing and moving forward from a place of freedom.
I specialize in trauma, abuse, codependent relationships, first responders and therapy for therapists.
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. Whether you experience self-loathing or the impact of narcissistic abuse, I am equipped to help you navigate healing and moving forward from a place of freedom.
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'm Katie Becker, a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and resilience. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, or other emotional struggles, my goal is to offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can find relief and create meaningful change.
I'm Katie Becker, a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and resilience. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, or other emotional struggles, my goal is to offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can find relief and create meaningful change.
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I specialize in working with first responders, veterans, and others in high-stress roles.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating trauma, chronic stress, burnout, substance use concerns, and life transitions. I specialize in supporting first responders, veterans, and those in high-stress roles, offering a calm, supportive space to restore balance, steadiness, and emotional clarity. My goal is to walk beside you on your journey.
I specialize in working with first responders, veterans, and others in high-stress roles.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating trauma, chronic stress, burnout, substance use concerns, and life transitions. I specialize in supporting first responders, veterans, and those in high-stress roles, offering a calm, supportive space to restore balance, steadiness, and emotional clarity. My goal is to walk beside you on your journey.
I also provide trauma-informed therapy and/or coaching for first responders facing burnout, PTSD, or high-stress demands.
I offer psychological testing for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, and personality disorders to help provide clear answers and direction. I also provide therapy and trauma-informed coaching, especially for first responders navigating stress, burnout, or PTSD.
I also provide trauma-informed therapy and/or coaching for first responders facing burnout, PTSD, or high-stress demands.
I offer psychological testing for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, and personality disorders to help provide clear answers and direction. I also provide therapy and trauma-informed coaching, especially for first responders navigating stress, burnout, or PTSD.
Sheena Kirkendoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC , CRAADC, SAP, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, bipolar mood disorder, substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders, active-duty military, veterans, and first responders.
Therapy is a powerful tool for healing, growth, and personal transformation. We all face struggles, and sometimes a little guidance can help us move forward and find the happiness we deserve. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences. As a licensed therapist, my goal is not only to listen, but to support, empower, and offer constructive challenge to facilitate meaningful change. My approach is modern, compassionate, and tailored to your specific needs. I use evidence-based practices to support clients in reaching their goals and creating lasting, meaningful change in their lives.
My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, bipolar mood disorder, substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders, active-duty military, veterans, and first responders.
Therapy is a powerful tool for healing, growth, and personal transformation. We all face struggles, and sometimes a little guidance can help us move forward and find the happiness we deserve. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences. As a licensed therapist, my goal is not only to listen, but to support, empower, and offer constructive challenge to facilitate meaningful change. My approach is modern, compassionate, and tailored to your specific needs. I use evidence-based practices to support clients in reaching their goals and creating lasting, meaningful change in their lives.
Does anger, sadness or anxiety get in the way of your relationships, jobs or general happiness? I work with clients to process these feelings and the pain they can cause. We all carry baggage from our childhoods and pasts, worsened by the hardships we endure as adults and from the inevitable trials of daily life, but they do not define who we are. Anger is a common response to these issues but does not have to interfere with our lives. Having worked for over a decade as a first responder, I know first hand how trauma impacts us, especially in our ability to control impulses, frustration and anger. You do not need to suffer alone.
Does anger, sadness or anxiety get in the way of your relationships, jobs or general happiness? I work with clients to process these feelings and the pain they can cause. We all carry baggage from our childhoods and pasts, worsened by the hardships we endure as adults and from the inevitable trials of daily life, but they do not define who we are. Anger is a common response to these issues but does not have to interfere with our lives. Having worked for over a decade as a first responder, I know first hand how trauma impacts us, especially in our ability to control impulses, frustration and anger. You do not need to suffer alone.
We all face hardships, stressors, and traumas within our lives. My goal is to help individuals cope, learn about, and process those hardships with empathy and compassion. I want to provide you a safe space to get to the root cause and really work through things that may be uncomfortable and distressing. I welcome and invite you to sit with, discover and learn new insights that may be life changing.
I would love you to chat with me. Let me invite you to first have either a virtual or phone consultation to give you the opportunity to share, ask questions, and hopefully eliminate some fears associated to therapy.
We all face hardships, stressors, and traumas within our lives. My goal is to help individuals cope, learn about, and process those hardships with empathy and compassion. I want to provide you a safe space to get to the root cause and really work through things that may be uncomfortable and distressing. I welcome and invite you to sit with, discover and learn new insights that may be life changing.
I would love you to chat with me. Let me invite you to first have either a virtual or phone consultation to give you the opportunity to share, ask questions, and hopefully eliminate some fears associated to therapy.
How do you find a therapist who is well trained, trustworthy and able to help you? The answer is you make an appt for a consultation and judge for yourself. If your way of coping hasn't gotten you the results you wanted, I can help. In my thirty years of practice I have had great success with helping parents, partners and people needing personal, career and lifestyle changes achieve their goals.
How do you find a therapist who is well trained, trustworthy and able to help you? The answer is you make an appt for a consultation and judge for yourself. If your way of coping hasn't gotten you the results you wanted, I can help. In my thirty years of practice I have had great success with helping parents, partners and people needing personal, career and lifestyle changes achieve their goals.
I hold over a decade of experience working in critical care/ emergency medicine as a Registered Nurse, in addition to now practicing as a Master's-prepared systemic therapist.
Finding a therapist who is the right fit for you can be hard, especially when you may already be struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, or navigating a lifequake event. As human beings, we're wired for connection and deeply long to be included, seen, and welcomed into relationships as the truest version of ourselves. In my practice, I actively acknowledge the power dynamics involved in the role of the therapist and remain curious and humble around those dynamics in order to build a trust-filled and secure relationship to connect with each of my clients. You can count on me to be a welcoming and affirming presence for you.
I hold over a decade of experience working in critical care/ emergency medicine as a Registered Nurse, in addition to now practicing as a Master's-prepared systemic therapist.
Finding a therapist who is the right fit for you can be hard, especially when you may already be struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, or navigating a lifequake event. As human beings, we're wired for connection and deeply long to be included, seen, and welcomed into relationships as the truest version of ourselves. In my practice, I actively acknowledge the power dynamics involved in the role of the therapist and remain curious and humble around those dynamics in order to build a trust-filled and secure relationship to connect with each of my clients. You can count on me to be a welcoming and affirming presence for you.
My ideal client is one who is aware they have past trauma and have decided to make a commitment to come to therapy to address it. Their issues include depression, anger, dissociation, psychosis, and shame. Their needs might include understanding that their basic human needs (physical, emotional, and psychological) were not met and this is a reason why they might often struggle to relate others and especially themselves. There may be a fear of opening up. What my clients want is to process their trauma and live an embodied existence - not afraid to be open and radically gentle with themselves.
My ideal client is one who is aware they have past trauma and have decided to make a commitment to come to therapy to address it. Their issues include depression, anger, dissociation, psychosis, and shame. Their needs might include understanding that their basic human needs (physical, emotional, and psychological) were not met and this is a reason why they might often struggle to relate others and especially themselves. There may be a fear of opening up. What my clients want is to process their trauma and live an embodied existence - not afraid to be open and radically gentle with themselves.
My experience includes working alongside individuals wanting to address everyday life concerns to very challenging mental health issues. I treat a wide range of concerns including trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivational challenges, parenting struggles, impulsivity, mood swings, psychosis and others. I am accepting new patients, call me for a free consultation to ensure if we'd be a good fit. Book with me now by calling or clicking on my website link.
Emotional Support and Service Animals Welcome.
My experience includes working alongside individuals wanting to address everyday life concerns to very challenging mental health issues. I treat a wide range of concerns including trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivational challenges, parenting struggles, impulsivity, mood swings, psychosis and others. I am accepting new patients, call me for a free consultation to ensure if we'd be a good fit. Book with me now by calling or clicking on my website link.
Emotional Support and Service Animals Welcome.
There is a deep longing in each of us to flourish, to be alive, and to be whole. Yet finding your way to flourishing personally and in your relationships can be difficult. It is easy to find yourself disoriented, stalled, or uncertain. You may be stuck in intense emotional experiences like anxiety, depression or deep feelings. Or it may be the relational challenges you face that cause you pain. Regardless, we are here to help.
BrianJames Therapy is a group practice that exists to help you grow into who you are becoming.
There is a deep longing in each of us to flourish, to be alive, and to be whole. Yet finding your way to flourishing personally and in your relationships can be difficult. It is easy to find yourself disoriented, stalled, or uncertain. You may be stuck in intense emotional experiences like anxiety, depression or deep feelings. Or it may be the relational challenges you face that cause you pain. Regardless, we are here to help.
BrianJames Therapy is a group practice that exists to help you grow into who you are becoming.
You feel the weight of life pressing down, a persistent sense of misalignment, disconnection, or longing for something deeper. You’ve been moving through life on autopilot — feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at odds with yourself and the world. You’re ready to uncover the hidden layers, restore inner harmony, and reconnect to your truest self. You’re seeking more than symptom management; you want to reclaim your voice, power, and purpose. You’re willing to look honestly at the patterns that no longer serve you and invite healing, growth, and a fuller expression of your humanity.
You feel the weight of life pressing down, a persistent sense of misalignment, disconnection, or longing for something deeper. You’ve been moving through life on autopilot — feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at odds with yourself and the world. You’re ready to uncover the hidden layers, restore inner harmony, and reconnect to your truest self. You’re seeking more than symptom management; you want to reclaim your voice, power, and purpose. You’re willing to look honestly at the patterns that no longer serve you and invite healing, growth, and a fuller expression of your humanity.
Trauma-informed Therapist accepting new clients (18 through senior adulthood) and couples.
My scope of practice includes trauma recovery, reducing anxiety and depression, navigating life transitions, managing caregiver stress and parenting challenges, supporting individuals living with chronic illness or pain, and helping couples heal relational issues, including infidelity recovery.
What is trauma? Trauma can stem from a single event, such as an assault or car accident, or from ongoing experiences like bullying, emotional neglect, attachment injuries, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or vicarious traumatization.
Trauma-informed Therapist accepting new clients (18 through senior adulthood) and couples.
My scope of practice includes trauma recovery, reducing anxiety and depression, navigating life transitions, managing caregiver stress and parenting challenges, supporting individuals living with chronic illness or pain, and helping couples heal relational issues, including infidelity recovery.
What is trauma? Trauma can stem from a single event, such as an assault or car accident, or from ongoing experiences like bullying, emotional neglect, attachment injuries, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or vicarious traumatization.
Hi! I’m Dr. Rebekah “Beki” Lee, a licensed clinical psychologist and SMI (serious mental illness) specialist in Kansas City, MO. I offer in person sessions in Kansas City and virtual appointments throughout Kansas and Missouri. I work with adults and couples motivated toward meaningful, lasting change in their mental health and relationships. I provide evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, couples therapy and serious mental illness (SMI), including schizophrenia spectrum disorders. I tailor treatment to each person’s goals and strengths to support lasting growth.
Hi! I’m Dr. Rebekah “Beki” Lee, a licensed clinical psychologist and SMI (serious mental illness) specialist in Kansas City, MO. I offer in person sessions in Kansas City and virtual appointments throughout Kansas and Missouri. I work with adults and couples motivated toward meaningful, lasting change in their mental health and relationships. I provide evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, couples therapy and serious mental illness (SMI), including schizophrenia spectrum disorders. I tailor treatment to each person’s goals and strengths to support lasting growth.
I believe that healing is not a solitary act; it is deeply influenced by the world around us. As a WICS (Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship) alum, I specialize in the Ecological Model of Counseling, looking at the "whole system" of your life, from your relationships and social environment to your sleep, nutrition, and nervous system health.
I believe that healing is not a solitary act; it is deeply influenced by the world around us. As a WICS (Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship) alum, I specialize in the Ecological Model of Counseling, looking at the "whole system" of your life, from your relationships and social environment to your sleep, nutrition, and nervous system health.
Healing Grace Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Lees Summit, MO 64086
The Mission of Healing Grace is to provide mental health care that transcends expectations, integrating the best in evidence-based practices with genuine care & compassion for each individual. Our therapists are focused on promoting the growth of each patient, meeting patients where they are &recognizing no one is defined by a diagnosis. We understand and respect that each patient is uniquely influenced by his or her culture, family, values, beliefs, & personal identity. We have created a place for compassionate care of the mind, psyche & emotions tailored for each patient and family. Through therapy patients will become empowered.
The Mission of Healing Grace is to provide mental health care that transcends expectations, integrating the best in evidence-based practices with genuine care & compassion for each individual. Our therapists are focused on promoting the growth of each patient, meeting patients where they are &recognizing no one is defined by a diagnosis. We understand and respect that each patient is uniquely influenced by his or her culture, family, values, beliefs, & personal identity. We have created a place for compassionate care of the mind, psyche & emotions tailored for each patient and family. Through therapy patients will become empowered.
Are you ready for therapy like you’ve never experienced before? Welcome to NATIVation! We formed this space for all 'relatives' who believe in the unseen—spirits, energy, and the interconnectedness of the universe. Whether you are Indigenous or simply feel called to the Indigenous ways of being, we are here to guide you. Our team blends evidence-based therapy with our signature 7 Ceremonies approach to help you tap into deeper states of consciousness and release traumas stored in your DNA. Our ancestors envisioned that in 7 generations we would rise again. We are here, baby, and the time for healing is now. Join us today!
Are you ready for therapy like you’ve never experienced before? Welcome to NATIVation! We formed this space for all 'relatives' who believe in the unseen—spirits, energy, and the interconnectedness of the universe. Whether you are Indigenous or simply feel called to the Indigenous ways of being, we are here to guide you. Our team blends evidence-based therapy with our signature 7 Ceremonies approach to help you tap into deeper states of consciousness and release traumas stored in your DNA. Our ancestors envisioned that in 7 generations we would rise again. We are here, baby, and the time for healing is now. Join us today!
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t working—whether that’s related to mental health, relationship conflict, emotional overwhelm, or life transitions. Many are used to holding it together for others but feel exhausted or disconnected. I help clients slow things down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and build more intentional, sustainable ways of responding so they can move forward with clarity and confidence.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t working—whether that’s related to mental health, relationship conflict, emotional overwhelm, or life transitions. Many are used to holding it together for others but feel exhausted or disconnected. I help clients slow things down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and build more intentional, sustainable ways of responding so they can move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Why is mental health important for first responders?
As part of their work, first responders are often exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and physical injury that can put them at a greater risk for serious mental health conditions than the general population. Conditions like PTSD, anxiety, substance use, and depression are more common in first responders, which can greatly reduce quality of life and lead to burnout, sleep disruption, and even suicidal thoughts. Therapy can offer an opportunity for first responders to process difficult on-the-job experiences and develop coping skills to better manage any mental health symptoms they may experience.
How can first responders get access to mental health support?
Many first responders can access therapy for free or at a very low cost through their employer, such as through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Workplaces may also offer or have referral recommendations for support groups, where first responders can meet with others in their profession to receive support. Individuals who would like to access mental health services outside of their employer may use their insurance benefits to see a therapist, which they can find by searching for therapists online or asking for recommendations from their primary care physician.
What type of therapy is best for first responders?
The best therapy approach depends on the mental health concerns of the client. Since many first responders struggle with trauma or PTSD, they may benefit from trauma-specific therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Exposure Therapy, or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress may alternatively benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches, which can help clients develop coping skills to manage distressing thoughts.
Can therapy for first responders help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in both treating and preventing trauma and PTSD in first responders. Typically, therapy for trauma and PTSD focuses on developing stress management skills and managing intrusive or unwanted thoughts. Therapists working with first responders often help clients strengthen their relationships and reduce harmful coping mechanisms, such as excessive substance use. Additionally, therapists assist first responders in establishing daily habits that support overall mental and physical health and enhance resilience to future stress, such as regular physical exercise, mindfulness practices, and improved eating habits.