Psychodynamic Therapists in Raymore, MO
Laura Aube
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ATR-BC, LPC, Certifi, Imago
1 Endorsed
Raymore, MO 64083
Do you feel frustrated? Alone? Unsupported? I help couples and families gain an understanding of each other's feelings and needs, re-establish closeness and connection, and successfully work together on significant issues. I individualize my approach to meet each couple's, client's or family's unique needs. Therapy may include verbal counseling and/or nonverbal art therapy explorations. I have had great success helping couples restore their connection, and families learn to regulate their emotions and communicate in meaningful ways.
Do you feel frustrated? Alone? Unsupported? I help couples and families gain an understanding of each other's feelings and needs, re-establish closeness and connection, and successfully work together on significant issues. I individualize my approach to meet each couple's, client's or family's unique needs. Therapy may include verbal counseling and/or nonverbal art therapy explorations. I have had great success helping couples restore their connection, and families learn to regulate their emotions and communicate in meaningful ways.
You are taking vulnerable steps forward, and I am proud of you for being here. My name is Keila. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work as a middle school social worker. I became a social worker to be the mentor I wish I had as a teenager. I specialize in supporting adolescents who are hopeful about establishing healthy habits for self-harm, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. This is a collaborative effort in which we develop the tools needed to navigate life successfully now and in the future.
You are taking vulnerable steps forward, and I am proud of you for being here. My name is Keila. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work as a middle school social worker. I became a social worker to be the mentor I wish I had as a teenager. I specialize in supporting adolescents who are hopeful about establishing healthy habits for self-harm, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. This is a collaborative effort in which we develop the tools needed to navigate life successfully now and in the future.
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.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, a difficult life transition, or the lingering effects of painful experiences from the past? Do you find that communication with your partner keeps breaking down, leaving both of you feeling hurt, misunderstood, or disconnected? When things feel stuck or heavy, it can be hard to know how to move forward. By looking for a therapist, you’re already taking an important first step!
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, a difficult life transition, or the lingering effects of painful experiences from the past? Do you find that communication with your partner keeps breaking down, leaving both of you feeling hurt, misunderstood, or disconnected? When things feel stuck or heavy, it can be hard to know how to move forward. By looking for a therapist, you’re already taking an important first step!
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.
Do your find yourself struggling with negative emotions such as worry, sadness, or irritability? Do you need help changing your current ways of coping with stress or challenges? Do you struggle with continual feelings of low self-esteem? My goal is to help you feel more centered, capable, and confident as you learn to cope with negative feelings and habits in a more self-supporting manner. I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety and eating disorders. I also work with individuals who struggle with relationship issues.
Do your find yourself struggling with negative emotions such as worry, sadness, or irritability? Do you need help changing your current ways of coping with stress or challenges? Do you struggle with continual feelings of low self-esteem? My goal is to help you feel more centered, capable, and confident as you learn to cope with negative feelings and habits in a more self-supporting manner. I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety and eating disorders. I also work with individuals who struggle with relationship issues.
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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.
Suzanne Koelling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCAC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64114
Do you need a safe space to process what's on your heart and mind? Sometimes we can feel out of balance when we try to navigate our inner dialogue with complex emotions. We can feel weighed down and unsure of where to start, which can affect our relationship with ourselves and others. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can begin working through your story. I'll work with you from a place of authenticity, curiosity, and care. There is no judgement here; only a desire to meet you where you are today and help you get to where you want to go.
Do you need a safe space to process what's on your heart and mind? Sometimes we can feel out of balance when we try to navigate our inner dialogue with complex emotions. We can feel weighed down and unsure of where to start, which can affect our relationship with ourselves and others. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can begin working through your story. I'll work with you from a place of authenticity, curiosity, and care. There is no judgement here; only a desire to meet you where you are today and help you get to where you want to go.
Hello there! Do you struggle with anxiety, ADHD, or a sexual health concern? Do you struggle with a behavior, or behaviors, almost as if driven, like an addiction? Perhaps you have questions about your sexuality or gender, concerns about sexual pain, or even concerns about your enjoyment of sex. These statements represent a few ideas of what I specialize in as a professional mental health counselor. Through working within my specializations, I also treat depression, OCD, PTSD, and various personality concerns.
Hello there! Do you struggle with anxiety, ADHD, or a sexual health concern? Do you struggle with a behavior, or behaviors, almost as if driven, like an addiction? Perhaps you have questions about your sexuality or gender, concerns about sexual pain, or even concerns about your enjoyment of sex. These statements represent a few ideas of what I specialize in as a professional mental health counselor. Through working within my specializations, I also treat depression, OCD, PTSD, and various personality concerns.
Thinking about your journey in life in terms of how you decided that you were going to do some self-reflecting and self-care required you to be open and honest, which is an important step and takes courage. I have been working with individuals in depth who are experiencing depression, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and patterns of family dysfunction. Using a strength perspective model and client/therapist collaborative approach, sessions are geared towards individuals’ goals regarding specific mental health needs.
Thinking about your journey in life in terms of how you decided that you were going to do some self-reflecting and self-care required you to be open and honest, which is an important step and takes courage. I have been working with individuals in depth who are experiencing depression, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and patterns of family dysfunction. Using a strength perspective model and client/therapist collaborative approach, sessions are geared towards individuals’ goals regarding specific mental health needs.
Do you often feel like your past is echoing into your present, making it hard to feel grounded or safe? When life feels heavy and your emotions feel overwhelming, it’s easy to feel stuck in survival mode. I’m Rhema, and I help adults and trauma survivors move from a place of "just getting by" to building a life that truly feels worth living. Through a heart-centered, holistic approach, we will work together to quiet the noise of the past and help you reclaim your sense of self.
Do you often feel like your past is echoing into your present, making it hard to feel grounded or safe? When life feels heavy and your emotions feel overwhelming, it’s easy to feel stuck in survival mode. I’m Rhema, and I help adults and trauma survivors move from a place of "just getting by" to building a life that truly feels worth living. Through a heart-centered, holistic approach, we will work together to quiet the noise of the past and help you reclaim your sense of self.
May 2026- Available for new clients!
Finding a therapist who actually gets it can feel like a full-time job. If you’re queer, trans, nonmonogamous, kinky, questioning, or just not fitting neatly into the boxes the world hands out, you might be used to doing a lot of explaining. You won’t have to do that here.
I specialize in working with queer folks, couples, and people in nontraditional relationships—including poly and nonmonogamous partnerships. I also support clients exploring sexuality, gender identity, and all the messy, meaningful, sometimes confusing parts of being human.
May 2026- Available for new clients!
Finding a therapist who actually gets it can feel like a full-time job. If you’re queer, trans, nonmonogamous, kinky, questioning, or just not fitting neatly into the boxes the world hands out, you might be used to doing a lot of explaining. You won’t have to do that here.
I specialize in working with queer folks, couples, and people in nontraditional relationships—including poly and nonmonogamous partnerships. I also support clients exploring sexuality, gender identity, and all the messy, meaningful, sometimes confusing parts of being human.
Are you living with chronic anxiety, struggling to trust others, or feeling numb or disconnected from your own story? Do you find yourself asking, “Why wasn’t I kept safe?” or jumping quickly into relationships that leave you unfulfilled? I specialize in helping adults heal from childhood trauma, including experiences of loss, abandonment, and emotional disconnection. Together, we’ll gently explore your story and reconnect you to it in a meaningful, empowering way—so you can begin to feel whole again. You don’t have to carry this alone—reach out today to get started with therapy.
Are you living with chronic anxiety, struggling to trust others, or feeling numb or disconnected from your own story? Do you find yourself asking, “Why wasn’t I kept safe?” or jumping quickly into relationships that leave you unfulfilled? I specialize in helping adults heal from childhood trauma, including experiences of loss, abandonment, and emotional disconnection. Together, we’ll gently explore your story and reconnect you to it in a meaningful, empowering way—so you can begin to feel whole again. You don’t have to carry this alone—reach out today to get started with therapy.
Do you feel as though you lack confidence in your ability to express yourself in relationships? Are you having a hard time finding affirmation and support for your needs or desires? Maybe you feel inauthentic in your roles or relationships and uncertain in your ability to change these uncomfortable aspects of your life. The therapeutic relationship can provide an affirming space for you to build confidence in yourself. It can be a place to explore your needs and wants and develop strategies to align yourself with them.
Do you feel as though you lack confidence in your ability to express yourself in relationships? Are you having a hard time finding affirmation and support for your needs or desires? Maybe you feel inauthentic in your roles or relationships and uncertain in your ability to change these uncomfortable aspects of your life. The therapeutic relationship can provide an affirming space for you to build confidence in yourself. It can be a place to explore your needs and wants and develop strategies to align yourself with them.
Therapy with me is collaborative and compassionate, and my approach is tailored to your individual needs. My ideal clients are ready to explore, grow, and heal, even if they’re feeling unsure or overwhelmed at first. We will work on navigating the many challenges that can come with life today. Whether you’re struggling with self-esteem, body image, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or adjusting to a major life transition, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen and supported.
Therapy with me is collaborative and compassionate, and my approach is tailored to your individual needs. My ideal clients are ready to explore, grow, and heal, even if they’re feeling unsure or overwhelmed at first. We will work on navigating the many challenges that can come with life today. Whether you’re struggling with self-esteem, body image, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or adjusting to a major life transition, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen and supported.
Therapy can help one find an inner voice, spur creative ways to address problems, gain insight and a deeper understanding of feelings and needs.
Therapy can help one find an inner voice, spur creative ways to address problems, gain insight and a deeper understanding of feelings and needs.
I work from a psychodynamic foundation but utilize helpful evidence-based modalities to tailor therapy to meet my clients' unique needs.
Hi, I’m Kate.
I’m a compassionate, experienced therapist with a strong clinical foundation. I’ve been in practice for over 10 years and feel comfortable working with a wide range of concerns. Many clients struggling with anxiety, depression, familial/relationship struggles, OCD, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and issues of spirituality have found our work together helpful.
Additionally, I have specialized training in treating disordered eating, and I am an active member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP).
I work from a psychodynamic foundation but utilize helpful evidence-based modalities to tailor therapy to meet my clients' unique needs.
Hi, I’m Kate.
I’m a compassionate, experienced therapist with a strong clinical foundation. I’ve been in practice for over 10 years and feel comfortable working with a wide range of concerns. Many clients struggling with anxiety, depression, familial/relationship struggles, OCD, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and issues of spirituality have found our work together helpful.
Additionally, I have specialized training in treating disordered eating, and I am an active member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP).
My aim is to help individuals and couples who are experiencing repetitive, entrenched patterns of problems or symptoms. These problems may appear in the realm of mood (emotions), behavior, or be physically lodged (psychosomatic). Disturbances such as these are often found to have their roots in templates formed earlier in life, but exert force upon present-day perceptions, emotions, cognitions, and interpersonal life. My role is to facilitate an in-depth understanding of the understructure of these mental and emotional constellations (usually out of awareness) which uphold and perpetuate the problems and patterns in need of modification or relief.
My aim is to help individuals and couples who are experiencing repetitive, entrenched patterns of problems or symptoms. These problems may appear in the realm of mood (emotions), behavior, or be physically lodged (psychosomatic). Disturbances such as these are often found to have their roots in templates formed earlier in life, but exert force upon present-day perceptions, emotions, cognitions, and interpersonal life. My role is to facilitate an in-depth understanding of the understructure of these mental and emotional constellations (usually out of awareness) which uphold and perpetuate the problems and patterns in need of modification or relief.
Virtual only/online-Seeking support can feel like an overwhelming task, and be a bit scary. Whether you are new to therapy, or looking for a change, I work to establish trust and understanding of each person’s needs and goals. I work with kids, teens, families, couples, and adults to provide focused support to assist you in achieving your treatment goals. Lets get to work on building a strong therapeutic relationship to tackle your stressors and all the negative self-talk that has prevented you from feeling you are your best self.
Virtual only/online-Seeking support can feel like an overwhelming task, and be a bit scary. Whether you are new to therapy, or looking for a change, I work to establish trust and understanding of each person’s needs and goals. I work with kids, teens, families, couples, and adults to provide focused support to assist you in achieving your treatment goals. Lets get to work on building a strong therapeutic relationship to tackle your stressors and all the negative self-talk that has prevented you from feeling you are your best self.
It's hard to make sense of what's happening today in the world. It's also hard to make sense of what's happening with yourself. You feel so many things you can't even explain. As humans, we live in intersecting relationships: the earth, society, each other, work, spirituality (for some), individual and generational history. and our changing identities. Identifying and managing all of these relationships while moving in place is dizzyingly daunting. You want change, stability, a sense of purpose, and better connections. Even small moments of contentment would be a relief and a good start.
It's hard to make sense of what's happening today in the world. It's also hard to make sense of what's happening with yourself. You feel so many things you can't even explain. As humans, we live in intersecting relationships: the earth, society, each other, work, spirituality (for some), individual and generational history. and our changing identities. Identifying and managing all of these relationships while moving in place is dizzyingly daunting. You want change, stability, a sense of purpose, and better connections. Even small moments of contentment would be a relief and a good start.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.