Therapists in Leawood, KS
Laura K. Burt
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
I use cognitive-behavioral strategies paired with positive psychology and psychodynamic techniques.
Life is unexpected and sometimes we struggle with finding our path. My goal in therapy is to work with my clients on being comfortable with vulnerability. I believe that consciously choosing to not hide your emotions or desires from others is key to healing and growth. In therapy I learn about and help my clients use their unique strengths to help them resolve current conflicts. I am working on certification in perinatal care and menopause. My focus is primarily assisting women experiencing depression and anxiety, but I also take male clients.
I use cognitive-behavioral strategies paired with positive psychology and psychodynamic techniques.
Life is unexpected and sometimes we struggle with finding our path. My goal in therapy is to work with my clients on being comfortable with vulnerability. I believe that consciously choosing to not hide your emotions or desires from others is key to healing and growth. In therapy I learn about and help my clients use their unique strengths to help them resolve current conflicts. I am working on certification in perinatal care and menopause. My focus is primarily assisting women experiencing depression and anxiety, but I also take male clients.
Samuel Duce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66209
I'm relationship-focused and employ psychodynamic exploration, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and trauma-focused care to help you meet your goals.
You’re worthy of being seen, heard, and known. Your voice is valuable, your emotions are valid, and your story deserves to be told. I'm passionate about working together with people to empower them to discover these truths for themselves. I believe there's hope for you.
I'm relationship-focused and employ psychodynamic exploration, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and trauma-focused care to help you meet your goals.
You’re worthy of being seen, heard, and known. Your voice is valuable, your emotions are valid, and your story deserves to be told. I'm passionate about working together with people to empower them to discover these truths for themselves. I believe there's hope for you.
Anneliese Krull
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66224
My integrative approach to care is attachment-based and includes experiential, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral work.
Welcome! Chances are you or a loved one has experienced feelings or events where a counselor might be beneficial. You are not alone. Joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain, and confusion and clarity are part of being human. Whether you prefer movies, television, or books; the most resonating stories address these common themes and reflect the depth and breadth of life. As such, your own story is naturally filled with such complexities. Whether your experience includes anxiety, depression, shame, loneliness, grief, life transitions, or conflict in relationships; may you hear the gentle whisper “Courage, dear heart”.
My integrative approach to care is attachment-based and includes experiential, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral work.
Welcome! Chances are you or a loved one has experienced feelings or events where a counselor might be beneficial. You are not alone. Joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain, and confusion and clarity are part of being human. Whether you prefer movies, television, or books; the most resonating stories address these common themes and reflect the depth and breadth of life. As such, your own story is naturally filled with such complexities. Whether your experience includes anxiety, depression, shame, loneliness, grief, life transitions, or conflict in relationships; may you hear the gentle whisper “Courage, dear heart”.
Mackenzie Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
I use an integrative approach to counseling by utilizing Psychodynamic therapy, Attachment-Based therapy, and Humanistic therapy.
The decision to seek counseling can often feel vulnerable, scary, and overwhelming. During our lifetime, we face many different seasons of life. We may experience seasons of excitement, joy, and acceptance, as well as seasons of pain, discouragement, and loss. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space where I can empower and support you during all seasons of life.
I use an integrative approach to counseling by utilizing Psychodynamic therapy, Attachment-Based therapy, and Humanistic therapy.
The decision to seek counseling can often feel vulnerable, scary, and overwhelming. During our lifetime, we face many different seasons of life. We may experience seasons of excitement, joy, and acceptance, as well as seasons of pain, discouragement, and loss. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space where I can empower and support you during all seasons of life.
Kurt Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66206
I operate from an Psychodynamic Lens that helps me in understanding the deeper level issues that have affected your life.
Are you feelin anxious or overwhelmed? Like you have a weight on your shoulders that just won’t lift? Are there areas in your life that have been difficult to navigate such as personal growth, relationships, careers, or family life? We all have areas in our life were we want to find healing and growth. My desire is to build relationships in a safe and validating environment to help my clients break through the negative cycles patterns in their lives and empower them to recognize and move through these blocks.
I operate from an Psychodynamic Lens that helps me in understanding the deeper level issues that have affected your life.
Are you feelin anxious or overwhelmed? Like you have a weight on your shoulders that just won’t lift? Are there areas in your life that have been difficult to navigate such as personal growth, relationships, careers, or family life? We all have areas in our life were we want to find healing and growth. My desire is to build relationships in a safe and validating environment to help my clients break through the negative cycles patterns in their lives and empower them to recognize and move through these blocks.
Lauren E. Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
I work from a humanistic, open minded, and psychodynamic approach to meet you with compassion and understanding.
Feeling fatigued, overwhelmed , alone, and overburdened? Maybe even numb, empty, and hopeless? These symptoms can be all too familiar, but so personal and isolating. There's no need to continue dealing with this alone. As your therapist, I'll help you identify what has been keeping you stuck, and together we can discover your specific path towards overcoming these obstacles. Your pain, trauma, or even general unease doesn't have to have control you anymore. Schedule a session or send me an email and together we will move forward. I can't wait to see what feeling better does for you!
I work from a humanistic, open minded, and psychodynamic approach to meet you with compassion and understanding.
Feeling fatigued, overwhelmed , alone, and overburdened? Maybe even numb, empty, and hopeless? These symptoms can be all too familiar, but so personal and isolating. There's no need to continue dealing with this alone. As your therapist, I'll help you identify what has been keeping you stuck, and together we can discover your specific path towards overcoming these obstacles. Your pain, trauma, or even general unease doesn't have to have control you anymore. Schedule a session or send me an email and together we will move forward. I can't wait to see what feeling better does for you!
Karli Farnham Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
Having high anxiety can look like overwhelm/numbing, quick to rage, racing thoughts and/or many other similar symptoms. Whether you're struggling with general anxiety, intrusive thoughts, medical anxiety or phobias, therapy offers a path to understanding and freedom. If you are new to therapy or have tried it before, this is a non-judgmental place to explore and heal. Together, we'll untangle the complexities of your past, identify patterns, and find understanding that leads to a more peaceful and joyful life.
Having high anxiety can look like overwhelm/numbing, quick to rage, racing thoughts and/or many other similar symptoms. Whether you're struggling with general anxiety, intrusive thoughts, medical anxiety or phobias, therapy offers a path to understanding and freedom. If you are new to therapy or have tried it before, this is a non-judgmental place to explore and heal. Together, we'll untangle the complexities of your past, identify patterns, and find understanding that leads to a more peaceful and joyful life.
Stephanie Andrews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families experiencing challenges within the family system, which often show up as belligerent teens, difficulties in relationships, anxiety, depression, as well as the myriad issues that arise in the general navigation of life. These issues may include parenting issues, grief and loss, relationships, being part of the sandwich generation, work/life balance. I truly believe you already have the knowledge and wisdom needed to address these issues. As we work together, I will support and guide you as you gain clarity and identify steps to navigate your current challenges.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families experiencing challenges within the family system, which often show up as belligerent teens, difficulties in relationships, anxiety, depression, as well as the myriad issues that arise in the general navigation of life. These issues may include parenting issues, grief and loss, relationships, being part of the sandwich generation, work/life balance. I truly believe you already have the knowledge and wisdom needed to address these issues. As we work together, I will support and guide you as you gain clarity and identify steps to navigate your current challenges.
Dr. Thomas M. Letvinchuck Ironwoods Behavioral Health
PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
Greetings! My name is Dr. Thomas M. Letvinchuck. I am the founder of Ironwoods Behavioral Health here in Leawood, Kansas. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and maintain a LCMFT license in the State of Kansas. "I believe it is important to establish a good rapport with you; I want you to feel safe, seen, and understood; to achieve symptom relief, solutions, and to get you back on the right track. The types of treatment utilized in my practice will be tailored to your individual needs. Psychotherapy is not just about talking out problems and crisis issues, but about building self-confidence, courage and a belief in oneself."
Greetings! My name is Dr. Thomas M. Letvinchuck. I am the founder of Ironwoods Behavioral Health here in Leawood, Kansas. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and maintain a LCMFT license in the State of Kansas. "I believe it is important to establish a good rapport with you; I want you to feel safe, seen, and understood; to achieve symptom relief, solutions, and to get you back on the right track. The types of treatment utilized in my practice will be tailored to your individual needs. Psychotherapy is not just about talking out problems and crisis issues, but about building self-confidence, courage and a belief in oneself."
James (Jamie) Copaken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66206
We're all faced with challenges, big and small. Sometimes these grow to overpower and overwhelm us. The adults, children, and families I work with say that I help them feel heard, valued, comfortable, and that I provide a safe place to explore options and pick the right solutions.
We're all faced with challenges, big and small. Sometimes these grow to overpower and overwhelm us. The adults, children, and families I work with say that I help them feel heard, valued, comfortable, and that I provide a safe place to explore options and pick the right solutions.
Sydney Heustis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
During times of change or stress, you are left feeling isolated, uncertain, and even fearful. You may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or overwhelmed by grief. Whatever you may be experiencing, I prioritize providing a compassionate, warm, and safe environment for you to process these intense feelings and experiences. I also have specialized training for working with women during their fertility journey, motherhood, and pregnancy/infant loss.
During times of change or stress, you are left feeling isolated, uncertain, and even fearful. You may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or overwhelmed by grief. Whatever you may be experiencing, I prioritize providing a compassionate, warm, and safe environment for you to process these intense feelings and experiences. I also have specialized training for working with women during their fertility journey, motherhood, and pregnancy/infant loss.
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Nini B. Rosenstock, LSCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
As a licensed psychotherapist and life coach with more than 35 years of experience, I bring energy, compassion and insight to my practice to support clients in their overall health and well-being. I love my work and am committed to working in partnership with each of my clients to attain the desired outcome. My specialties include relationship building, couples counseling, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction and life balance.
As a licensed psychotherapist and life coach with more than 35 years of experience, I bring energy, compassion and insight to my practice to support clients in their overall health and well-being. I love my work and am committed to working in partnership with each of my clients to attain the desired outcome. My specialties include relationship building, couples counseling, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction and life balance.
Katie Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
The decision to seek counseling can be overwhelming. Finding the right fit and feeling like you are in a safe space can sometimes be a challenge. My goal as a therapist is to create a place where clients feel empowered, secure, and seen. I utilize an integrative counseling approach which allows me to tailor your treatment to your unique needs.
The decision to seek counseling can be overwhelming. Finding the right fit and feeling like you are in a safe space can sometimes be a challenge. My goal as a therapist is to create a place where clients feel empowered, secure, and seen. I utilize an integrative counseling approach which allows me to tailor your treatment to your unique needs.
David W Belt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LMFT, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66206
Do you want to feel better but the things you are trying are not working anymore? It can feel overwhelming as is making the call to get help and find a therapist that fits with your needs. In this time of uncertainty and ever increasing chaos and doubt, I believe I can be of help to pivot, think outside the box, and help you in your process of progress towards living a better life.
Do you want to feel better but the things you are trying are not working anymore? It can feel overwhelming as is making the call to get help and find a therapist that fits with your needs. In this time of uncertainty and ever increasing chaos and doubt, I believe I can be of help to pivot, think outside the box, and help you in your process of progress towards living a better life.
Embark Counseling Services
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.
Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.
Melanie Kulick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66206
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, unsure of who you truly are or what you want in life? Are you struggling to create meaningful connections in your relationships? Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth, or a couple yearning for deeper connection, I'm here to guide you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and relationship enhancement. My name is Melanie Kulick, and I specialize in helping individuals and couples gain a deeper understanding of themselves, navigate relationship challenges, and create a life and partnerships aligned with their true essence.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, unsure of who you truly are or what you want in life? Are you struggling to create meaningful connections in your relationships? Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth, or a couple yearning for deeper connection, I'm here to guide you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and relationship enhancement. My name is Melanie Kulick, and I specialize in helping individuals and couples gain a deeper understanding of themselves, navigate relationship challenges, and create a life and partnerships aligned with their true essence.
Nancy Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker in practice for over 25 years. We all experiences problems from time to time. Getting help is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Learning to respond and not react as well as gaining tools for a healthy well being benefits us as well as the people we love. My style of therapy is relaxed, warm and tailored toward your needs and issues. I strive to give my clients insight, tools for positive change, and a confidential place to express their needs and feelings.
I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker in practice for over 25 years. We all experiences problems from time to time. Getting help is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Learning to respond and not react as well as gaining tools for a healthy well being benefits us as well as the people we love. My style of therapy is relaxed, warm and tailored toward your needs and issues. I strive to give my clients insight, tools for positive change, and a confidential place to express their needs and feelings.
Peter Kilbreth Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals who have a desire for change with their mental health or are seeking quality of life improvements. Clients who are seeking to improve their lives and are seeking positive change or consultation. Clients issues can range from mental health needs, relationship issues, personal issues, medical disorders or problem-solving life issues. Clients desire long-term or short term change for the issues they are facing. Accountability for goals, desire for change, seek to problem solve, by learning coping strategies or finding solutions to satisfy one’s self-determination.
I work with individuals who have a desire for change with their mental health or are seeking quality of life improvements. Clients who are seeking to improve their lives and are seeking positive change or consultation. Clients issues can range from mental health needs, relationship issues, personal issues, medical disorders or problem-solving life issues. Clients desire long-term or short term change for the issues they are facing. Accountability for goals, desire for change, seek to problem solve, by learning coping strategies or finding solutions to satisfy one’s self-determination.
Sydney S. Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211 (Online Only)
I work with adults in their 30s-70s who is overwhelmed with chronic stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief/loss and/or life disrupting childhood trauma/post-traumatic stress. I also work with individuals and couples who want to resolve problems within their relationships, life transitions, divorce, including cultural identity issues. I work well with men who are in midlife (30s-70s) struggling with anxiety, aging and/or depression. I also work with those who are going through many life changes and identity conflicts. These clients often feel lost, stuck and alone. Their anxiety, negativity and low mood is out of control.
I work with adults in their 30s-70s who is overwhelmed with chronic stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief/loss and/or life disrupting childhood trauma/post-traumatic stress. I also work with individuals and couples who want to resolve problems within their relationships, life transitions, divorce, including cultural identity issues. I work well with men who are in midlife (30s-70s) struggling with anxiety, aging and/or depression. I also work with those who are going through many life changes and identity conflicts. These clients often feel lost, stuck and alone. Their anxiety, negativity and low mood is out of control.
Dori A Velasquez-Peach
MA, LCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
I believe the most important factor to success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Finding the right fit is essential. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment to address your specific needs. I work with both adults and children, as young as preschool age. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques and activities. In order to be successful, one on one therapy is provided at your child’s social, emotional, and developmental level. I actively support and collaborate with parents. I work to develop a relationship with adults to identify their strengths and goals. My goal is for you to feel successful.
I believe the most important factor to success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Finding the right fit is essential. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment to address your specific needs. I work with both adults and children, as young as preschool age. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques and activities. In order to be successful, one on one therapy is provided at your child’s social, emotional, and developmental level. I actively support and collaborate with parents. I work to develop a relationship with adults to identify their strengths and goals. My goal is for you to feel successful.
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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.