"A Nationally-Certified Psychoanalyst, I have been in the private practice of individual and group psychotherapy, couples therapy and psychoanalysis for the past 12 years. I have worked with a wide range of issues and have successfully treated a wide range of problems. These include (to name a few) depression, anxiety, eating disorders,problems of life, couples and group therapy, recovering from divorce or separation, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual dysfunction. In addition to my clinical work, I am also a Professor, and serve as Secretary of the local division (39) of the American Psychological Association (KCAPP)."

"Did you feel neglected and unloved when you were a child? Did you feel lonely and ostracized if you tried to tell your parents or other adults about your feelings or if you tried to ask them questions about life? In your adult life, do you have difficulty relating to others? Do you feel depressed and alienated from others. Do you have difficulty knowing your own feelings or how you feel in your own body? Are you afraid to trust yourself, to be yourself? I've worked for 20 years with adults abused, traumatized, and/or neglected in childhood.. ."

"I'm here for you, to listen and help work through life's issues to your goals, happiness and best functioning. Individuals, couples, families, teens, aging, fertility, transgender, LGBT, grief, loss, anxiety, phase of life, addiction, behavioral, medical, chronic, more. I offer support, and compassion, in a solution focused, strengths based, informed and confidential environment, custom designed to meet your therapeutic needs. I also offer Hypnotherapy for a variety of issues."

""Be the best of what humanity has to offer".I love being a therapist and this quote inspires me as a person and in my craft. My ideal client understands that therapy is hard work and is intent on finding joy despite difficult circumstances and past childhood pain. As a therapist, I enjoy working with clients who value being challenged. I enjoy working with those individuals and families that need treatment for addictions, ADHD, marital difficulties and spiritual concerns."

"Do you sometimes feel stuck? Or anxious and don't know why? Are you busy and can't get yourself to feel grounded and present in the moment? Or maybe you feel great, but are needing to work through some thoughts you are having. This and many other reasons are why people seek out counseling; and I'm here to help you on this journey. If now is the time for you to make a choice and move forward with finding a therapist, check out my website, send me an email or give me a call."

"Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged? Is your child or teen experiencing distress? The Greenhouse KC is where we create the conditions for change.Together, we address overwhelming feelings, challenging life circumstances, relationships, trauma, & grief so you can feel better, function at a higher level, and become empowered to make choices. I offer Somatic Experiencing (SE), which is a method that does NOT require hours of talking about your "story" or reliving your past. I also offer play therapy for children 3+."

"Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions due to a difficult, disturbing or frightening life event? Need to process out loud with someone in a safe and an intentional space? Call me. I've been working with individuals, like you, for over 8 years on healing emotionally through the process of therapy. ¿Te sientes abrumado por tus emociones debido a un evento difícil, inquietante o aterrador? ¿Necesitas procesar en voz alta con alguien en un espacio seguro e intencional? Llámame. He estado trabajando con personas, como tú, por más de 8 años."

"My heart and passion has always been with helping others. I have knowledge in working with individuals, couples, and families facing life's challenges. With over 13 years dedication as a first responder and in depth experience navigating the judicial system, I am skilled at assisting people with work stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and traumatic loss through accident or violence. Many types of stress can move silently but painfully through our lives, I have the knowledge to introduce healthy coping skills, reduction of anxiety, and conflict resolution."

"If you are struggling with emotional pain, past hurts, depression, anxiety, grief, or other relationship concerns, there is hope. It is my desire to provide clients a safe, supportive environment to begin the healing process, both emotionally and spiritually. I have a passion for helping individuals increase self-awareness, foster empowerment and encourage positive change. I believe that every person is valuable for who they are. Using a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental approach, I will help you navigate through your challenges and uncover your strengths so that you can live a more fulfilling, satisfying life."

"I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Kansas, and am currently working towards my clinical designation. I have, a Masters degree in "Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling," from Emporia State University. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling for issues related to (but not limited to) premarital relations, post-marital relations, infidelity, substance use, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, mood disorders and depression."

"I'm Barbara L. Mason-Palmer; I've treated clients of all different ages and backgrounds ranging from 6 to older adults. My areas of expertise include Anxiety, Depression, Teen Issues, ADHD, Grief and Loss, Marriage or relationship issues and Family concerns. More commonly my focus in treatment involves that of Cognitive Behavioral, Psycho-Educational, and Psychoanalytic Therapy."

"Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, family conflict, or just not feeling like yourself anymore? Do negative emotions or memories seem to make unexpected appearances at the worst times? If this sounds familiar, I can help. I provide a safe environment for you to work through difficult emotions and help find ways to improve the important relationships in your life, including how you feel about yourself."

"Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or lost? Your are not alone. Everyone gets to a point in their life where they feel stuck and unsure of the direction they should take in life. As your therapist, I will listen to you with an empathetic ear to what your needs are, in order to help guide you to a place where you can be more accepting of yourself and those around you. I will support you on your life's journey towards healing and discovery."

"I have 40 years of experience in: Hypnotherapy,Sex therapy,flight anxiety and trauma treatment as well a s mood disorders .I see individuals, couples, and groups. I use a variety of therapy approaches and attempt to fit the therapy approach to the person or persons and the situation these therapy approaches include: TA,Hypnosis,RBT, EMDR,and Mindfullness."

"**Sunday appointments available** At some point in time, we all face challenges in life. Taking the first step to ask for help is often the scariest, and it takes courage. I value each individual's journey, and it's an honor for me to be able to share space and time with you, whether you are experiencing conflict, pain, joy, or anything in between. I also offer special student rates for those who need it because I know this can be a time of important life changes."

"Sometimes in life, we feel stuck, we don't know where to go or we just feel confused. Therapy is a great place to start when tackling big, or little, life questions! A good working relationship between a client and their therapist is extremely important; due to this, I feel rapport building is one of the key elements in beginning the therapeutic relationship. My passion lies within working with family dynamic changes, daily life struggles, crisis, victims of trauma, and depression/anxiety."

"I have been a counselor for over 25 years, and enjoy working with a diverse group of people. I am eclectic, welcoming with all forms of spirituality and lifestyles. I work with adults, adolescents, and children, and am certified in Play Therapy, Meditation (mindfulness), and REBT. I enjoy helping people recover from anxiety, depression, social issues, gender identity issues and addictions ( and spiritual issues). I also have mindfulness/meditation groups for adults and adolescents. I believe in the power of therapy and positive guidance. I am also trained in the BAUD Device utilized by Dr. Frank Lawlis of the Dr. Phil Show."

"In my twelve years of practice, I have honed my skills and identified what types of issues I feel most competent to treat and "speak" to me as a clinician and as a person. I feel called to work with individuals and families dealing with the daily struggles of life, whether these struggles are biochemical/genetic (depression, anxiety, mood disorders, etc.), resulting from painful life experiences (abuse, trauma), or related to life transitions most, if not all, of us walk through (adolescence, adulthood, marriage, illness, divorce, death. etc). I consider the healing process to be both sacred and deeply personal."

"I work with couples [heterosexual and same sex; married and unmarried], families, and individuals on a wide range of concerns. I encourage you to contact me if you are seeking counseling, and we can see if there is a "fit" between what you are seeking from a therapist and how I practice. My primary concern is that you feel comfortable with me so we can develop a working relationship."

"My office is centrally located within the Kansas City metropolitan just west of the Country Club Plaza. I believe counseling should be affordable so I have developed an affordable cost model that is typically less or equal to a typically insurance co-pay."