Relational Therapists in 66211
You may find yourself in the middle of a life change, grief, questioning your identity, divorce or experiencing unwanted mental health symptoms, among other things. Maybe your relationship is at a crossroad, has experienced an affair or you're tired of dealing with the same relational problems over and over with the same results. You don't have to navigate these roads alone. Reaching out for help and support is a courageous step towards creating the life and relationships that you want.
You may find yourself in the middle of a life change, grief, questioning your identity, divorce or experiencing unwanted mental health symptoms, among other things. Maybe your relationship is at a crossroad, has experienced an affair or you're tired of dealing with the same relational problems over and over with the same results. You don't have to navigate these roads alone. Reaching out for help and support is a courageous step towards creating the life and relationships that you want.
Wounds come in all sizes & shapes: depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relational problems, narcissistic abuse, hopelessness, grief, addiction, parent/child relationship problems, family issues, marriage problems, divorce, addictions, gender identity struggles, etc.
I am passionate about working with people of all ages. My youngest client is 3 & my oldest is 80 years old. I treat adults, couples, co-parents, families, young adults, teens, tweens, & children. As a clinically licensed counselor, I treat a variety of mental health & family issues. I studied 2 yrs post masters to become an RPT (registered play therapist specializing in working with children) and an SATP-C (sexual addictions treatment provider - certified). I am passionate about working with people who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, attachment issues, high conflict family work due to divorce, etc.
Wounds come in all sizes & shapes: depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relational problems, narcissistic abuse, hopelessness, grief, addiction, parent/child relationship problems, family issues, marriage problems, divorce, addictions, gender identity struggles, etc.
I am passionate about working with people of all ages. My youngest client is 3 & my oldest is 80 years old. I treat adults, couples, co-parents, families, young adults, teens, tweens, & children. As a clinically licensed counselor, I treat a variety of mental health & family issues. I studied 2 yrs post masters to become an RPT (registered play therapist specializing in working with children) and an SATP-C (sexual addictions treatment provider - certified). I am passionate about working with people who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, attachment issues, high conflict family work due to divorce, etc.
Elizabeth Miranda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, RPT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I especially enjoy working with children, teens, and couples facing a variety of issues. Life is a journey in which change is often the only constant. My job is to honor the journey you are on, and provide avenues for healing and hope both for you and your family. I believe that by working with individuals and families, healing and relational satisfaction can take place and change in relationships can occur.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I especially enjoy working with children, teens, and couples facing a variety of issues. Life is a journey in which change is often the only constant. My job is to honor the journey you are on, and provide avenues for healing and hope both for you and your family. I believe that by working with individuals and families, healing and relational satisfaction can take place and change in relationships can occur.
I diagnose and treat clients 13 and up who are experiencing a variety of anxious, depressive, and relational symptoms.
Life isn't what we imagined it would be - especially when we are faced with anxiety, depression, trauma, or conflict with people we care about. Meaning, peace, and belonging can feel unattainable on our dark days. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself, others, or the life you want to live, therapy could be your first step toward healing. It can help spark your imagination for how you want your life to be and initiate steps toward change. Your relationship with yourself and those you care about can experience a new start and you can begin living fully again.
I diagnose and treat clients 13 and up who are experiencing a variety of anxious, depressive, and relational symptoms.
Life isn't what we imagined it would be - especially when we are faced with anxiety, depression, trauma, or conflict with people we care about. Meaning, peace, and belonging can feel unattainable on our dark days. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself, others, or the life you want to live, therapy could be your first step toward healing. It can help spark your imagination for how you want your life to be and initiate steps toward change. Your relationship with yourself and those you care about can experience a new start and you can begin living fully again.
Shelby Duce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
I specialize in working with adult women struggling with past trauma, relational conflict, questions about identity, self-esteem, and anxiety.
Life can be hard and so complex - filled with moments of both joy and pain. My hope is that wherever you find yourself, the therapeutic experience can be safe place for you to land and find support. My hope is that you would have a space to engage with your story and find new perspective, deeper understanding, real healing, and a felt sense of freedom. We were never meant to do life alone and I very much look forward to coming alongside of you.
I specialize in working with adult women struggling with past trauma, relational conflict, questions about identity, self-esteem, and anxiety.
Life can be hard and so complex - filled with moments of both joy and pain. My hope is that wherever you find yourself, the therapeutic experience can be safe place for you to land and find support. My hope is that you would have a space to engage with your story and find new perspective, deeper understanding, real healing, and a felt sense of freedom. We were never meant to do life alone and I very much look forward to coming alongside of you.
Grief Therapist Shannon Kirby
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Leawood, KS 66211
Starting individual counseling or couples counseling can be intimidating. I know it’s uncomfortable to open yourself up to someone and really take a look at the painful stories you carry around. Finding yourself can be a daunting task. What’s more uncomfortable is carrying around pain and other stressors. I am well versed in combating these powerful narratives and I am not afraid of authenticity. I believe that most stories are laced with grief such as divorce, loss or just simply losing yourself. Having experienced layers of grief in my own life, I am ready and willing to join you as you explore by doing the work in therapy.
Starting individual counseling or couples counseling can be intimidating. I know it’s uncomfortable to open yourself up to someone and really take a look at the painful stories you carry around. Finding yourself can be a daunting task. What’s more uncomfortable is carrying around pain and other stressors. I am well versed in combating these powerful narratives and I am not afraid of authenticity. I believe that most stories are laced with grief such as divorce, loss or just simply losing yourself. Having experienced layers of grief in my own life, I am ready and willing to join you as you explore by doing the work in therapy.
Are you tired of striving to find happiness in your relationships? Do you long to feel secure, peaceful or confident? Do you struggle to find the kind of relationships where you can thrive? Or maybe you struggle with low self esteem, maintaining boundaries or pleasing others to the point you find yourself resenting others? If you said yes, then consider taking the step to learn to care for yourself so you can have the success and relationships you want. Or if you think your loved one might have an eating disorder please call. If your anxiety or traumatic experiences are interfering -call me.
Are you tired of striving to find happiness in your relationships? Do you long to feel secure, peaceful or confident? Do you struggle to find the kind of relationships where you can thrive? Or maybe you struggle with low self esteem, maintaining boundaries or pleasing others to the point you find yourself resenting others? If you said yes, then consider taking the step to learn to care for yourself so you can have the success and relationships you want. Or if you think your loved one might have an eating disorder please call. If your anxiety or traumatic experiences are interfering -call me.
Welcome! What you are doing here is an act of bravery. Are you ready to shed the events of the past and move into your future? Are you ready to reconnect to your true Self? I am ready to take that journey with you. I love working with folks who are navigating this type of change! This is when BIG things happen! Maybe you've found yourself enacting old patterns rooted in trauma, or maybe you can't remember who you are after years of playing the game...
Welcome! What you are doing here is an act of bravery. Are you ready to shed the events of the past and move into your future? Are you ready to reconnect to your true Self? I am ready to take that journey with you. I love working with folks who are navigating this type of change! This is when BIG things happen! Maybe you've found yourself enacting old patterns rooted in trauma, or maybe you can't remember who you are after years of playing the game...
I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.
I am grateful to have been a part of helping so many individuals, couples, and blending families resolve their issues over the past 35 years. While the experience has honed my therapy skills, each new person or relationship is unique and requires exploring solutions that fit their individual personality.
Andrea Linnebach
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
Are you feeling anxious, confused or frustrated? Or maybe your child is expressing extreme emotions and everyone in the family is overwhelmed. Life can be unpredictable and everyone’s stories and journeys are unique. I believe in empowering individuals to realize their full potential and that establishing a secure attachment foundation is vital for healthy emotional growth.
Are you feeling anxious, confused or frustrated? Or maybe your child is expressing extreme emotions and everyone in the family is overwhelmed. Life can be unpredictable and everyone’s stories and journeys are unique. I believe in empowering individuals to realize their full potential and that establishing a secure attachment foundation is vital for healthy emotional growth.
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.
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Counselor, MS, EdS, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
As a client-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship problems, today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered to maximize your utmost potential. Therapy is for someone who is motivated to grow, learn about themselves, and make positive changes in their life and relationships. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
As a client-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or relationship problems, today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered to maximize your utmost potential. Therapy is for someone who is motivated to grow, learn about themselves, and make positive changes in their life and relationships. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Are you struggling in your marriage? Are you crippled by the stresses and anxieties in this season of life? Is it hard to see light on the other side of the tunnel? Do you feel hopeless? You’re not alone. I remember the fear I experienced while sitting in the emergency room, feeling pain in my body, and hyperventilating, just to be told by doctors that I was physically okay. I felt like hope was lost, but found it again in therapy. I felt alone, but found out I didn't have to be. This is the story of so many of us, and it would be an honor to sit with you in it, to help you feel heard, and to work with you toward healing and health.
Are you struggling in your marriage? Are you crippled by the stresses and anxieties in this season of life? Is it hard to see light on the other side of the tunnel? Do you feel hopeless? You’re not alone. I remember the fear I experienced while sitting in the emergency room, feeling pain in my body, and hyperventilating, just to be told by doctors that I was physically okay. I felt like hope was lost, but found it again in therapy. I felt alone, but found out I didn't have to be. This is the story of so many of us, and it would be an honor to sit with you in it, to help you feel heard, and to work with you toward healing and health.
Kevin B Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
Free 15 min. Phone Consultation - I specialize in a few types of clients - Couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals who live under a constant state of frustration in life. I have a lot of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you are picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics or struggling to escape the things that beat you down, I am honored to pull up a chair and begin sorting through the mess in your first session.
Free 15 min. Phone Consultation - I specialize in a few types of clients - Couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals who live under a constant state of frustration in life. I have a lot of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you are picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics or struggling to escape the things that beat you down, I am honored to pull up a chair and begin sorting through the mess in your first session.
My clients have ranged from 16 to 96. I try to identify with clients of all ages, male or female. Although I practice Christianity, I welcome clients of any faith. I have personally experienced many of the hardships, work and relationship issues, and struggles many of my clients face. My goal is to address your issues with compassion, empathy, confidentiality, and expertise. I provide a safe, warm, and friendly environment to help clients “ find their way through the storms of life.” Call me today!
My clients have ranged from 16 to 96. I try to identify with clients of all ages, male or female. Although I practice Christianity, I welcome clients of any faith. I have personally experienced many of the hardships, work and relationship issues, and struggles many of my clients face. My goal is to address your issues with compassion, empathy, confidentiality, and expertise. I provide a safe, warm, and friendly environment to help clients “ find their way through the storms of life.” Call me today!
I have been passionate about psychology since high school and it gives me great satisfaction being involved in the process of helping people facilitate changes in their lives needed to help them grow. I have over 30 years of experience working in a variety of behavioral health settings and started my own private practice in 2014. My practice includes women 18 years and older. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, college-age students and women. I do not provide couples therapy.
I have been passionate about psychology since high school and it gives me great satisfaction being involved in the process of helping people facilitate changes in their lives needed to help them grow. I have over 30 years of experience working in a variety of behavioral health settings and started my own private practice in 2014. My practice includes women 18 years and older. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, college-age students and women. I do not provide couples therapy.
Hunter Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66211
Life comes to us in seasons, often with opportunities for healing and growth. Those are times when it might be helpful to work with a professional counselor who understands your challenges and can offer genuine, empathic accompaniment. Together, we can harness hope, chart pathways of renewal, and in time, watch joy gently emerge in your life. In my work with clients I bring a lifetime of experience along with in-depth knowledge of the Catholic faith and training in faith-integrated counseling. I enjoy working with clients from other faith traditions and offer traditional/secular therapy as well.
Life comes to us in seasons, often with opportunities for healing and growth. Those are times when it might be helpful to work with a professional counselor who understands your challenges and can offer genuine, empathic accompaniment. Together, we can harness hope, chart pathways of renewal, and in time, watch joy gently emerge in your life. In my work with clients I bring a lifetime of experience along with in-depth knowledge of the Catholic faith and training in faith-integrated counseling. I enjoy working with clients from other faith traditions and offer traditional/secular therapy as well.
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."
Our counselors strive to provide counseling to men that is biblically sound and applicable to all of life's unique challenges. In the midst of the questions, troubles, and problems of life, we are here to offer help, healing, and hope. Our team has advanced degrees and decades of experience in Christian counseling and desire to offer compassionate care and guidance to help resolve difficulties, comfort sorrow, ease pain, and provide guidance for making wise decisions. We also have years of experience working in banking, engineering, and in the non-profit world, giving us unique insight into issues men face.
Our counselors strive to provide counseling to men that is biblically sound and applicable to all of life's unique challenges. In the midst of the questions, troubles, and problems of life, we are here to offer help, healing, and hope. Our team has advanced degrees and decades of experience in Christian counseling and desire to offer compassionate care and guidance to help resolve difficulties, comfort sorrow, ease pain, and provide guidance for making wise decisions. We also have years of experience working in banking, engineering, and in the non-profit world, giving us unique insight into issues men face.
It feels like you're not going to be able to do this much longer. No, the relationship isn't going to end. It's just that something has got to give. You've literally said everything you can say to help your partner understand what you need. Explaining, negotiating, yelling, managing. All in hopes that something will click. That something will create change. At this point you don't know how it's gotten so painful and lonely. It's starting to feel a little helpless, maybe even hopeless, that you'll ever be able to have the connection that you once had again.
It feels like you're not going to be able to do this much longer. No, the relationship isn't going to end. It's just that something has got to give. You've literally said everything you can say to help your partner understand what you need. Explaining, negotiating, yelling, managing. All in hopes that something will click. That something will create change. At this point you don't know how it's gotten so painful and lonely. It's starting to feel a little helpless, maybe even hopeless, that you'll ever be able to have the connection that you once had again.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.