Dr. Shara A McGlothan

Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, LCMFT, RPT

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Dr. Shara A McGlothan

Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, LCMFT, RPT

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4 Endorsed

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Available both in-person and online

12401 E 43rd St S 271 Independence, MO 64055

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You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and emotionally exhausted. This likely comes from built-up frustration of outdated patterns and the uneasiness of waiting to feel better. Perhaps, traditional 50-minute sessions haven’t created the momentum you'd hoped for. Life keeps happening, interrupting the work before progress can stick. You want clarity, relief, and real change. Therapy intensives are designed for deep focus on a specific concern. No more inching toward progress. Intensives allow you to maximize your efforts and your resources. This accelerated approach moves you toward your goals with intentionality and support.

I specialize in trauma and relationships. Intensives allow me to guide the interruption of unhelpful patterns, deepen self-understanding, and support meaningful change. I like to work collaboratively with my clients, incorporating interactive techniques for real-time practice. I provide a space for nurturing, reflection, accountability, and a drop of humor.

Starting takes courage. You've began your search and that's hard, but it's also forward movement. Don't lose it. Contact me to schedule a free consultation. This will give us a commitment free opportunity to get to know each other and see if an intensive would be a good fit for you. You don’t have to keep carrying everything alone. I'm here to help.

Call or Email Dr. Shara A McGlothan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (816) 281-6263

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Well Within Collective

12401 E 43rd St S

271

Independence, MO 64055 map

(816) 281-6263

Virtual Office

Kansas City, MO 64153

My website

I offer therapy intensives for adults & couples. In-depth, focused, extended sessions available in-person or online. Free consultation.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Marital and Premarital and Anxiety

$135 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

I love working with individuals, couples, families and children. I can help you process your hurts and walk with you toward healing.

Let's Connect (816) 281-6263

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Well Within Collective

12401 E 43rd St S

271

Independence, MO 64055 map

(816) 281-6263

Virtual Office

Kansas City, MO 64153

My website

I offer therapy intensives for adults & couples. In-depth, focused, extended sessions available in-person or online. Free consultation.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Marital and Premarital and Anxiety

$135 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

I love working with individuals, couples, families and children. I can help you process your hurts and walk with you toward healing.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $135
Couple Sessions $135

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Therapy intensives are offered as a private-pay service to support focused, personalized care. Due to the extended format, sessions are not billed to or covered by insurance. Payment is required in advance of services.

Dr. Shara A McGlothan

Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, LCMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 281-6263

Dr. Shara A McGlothan

Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, LCMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 281-6263

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2021045397 Shara A McGlothan

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 6 years

Attended National University, Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2025

Additional Credentials

License: State of Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board 03355 / 2021

Membership with AAMFT 192158 / 2019

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1; Prepare/Enrich Facilitator; Interpersonal Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills; EMDR trained; Registered Play Therapist

Dr. Shara A McGlothan

Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, LCMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 281-6263

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1; Prepare/Enrich Facilitator; Interpersonal Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills; EMDR trained; Registered Play Therapist

Dr. Shara A McGlothan

Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, LCMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 281-6263

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Marital and Premarital
Anxiety

Expertise

Betrayals
Blended Families
Coping Skills
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans

I offer EMDR, Couples, and IFS-Informed Therapy Intensives. My work centers on helping adults better understand themselves while building and maintaining healthy relationships. I support clients navigating identity and relationship challenges, anxiety, life transitions, grief, betrayal, and trauma. You don't have to choose between honoring yourself and staying connected, you can have both.

Dr. Shara A McGlothan

Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, LCMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 281-6263

Dr. Shara A McGlothan

Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, LCMFT, RPT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 281-6263

4 Endorsements

Justin Grotheer

Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT

Shara is deeply insightful and caring. She creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered to grow. I've seen her skill and compassion in action-she is an excellent therapist.

Jessica Galvan

Counselor, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP, EMDR

Shara provides a warm and supportive space for clients navigating anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. She brings empathy, insight, and a thoughtful approach that helps clients feel safe, understood, and empowered.

Rachael Ostrowski

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Shara specializes in therapy intensives for adults and couples ready for real progress. In just one or two days, she creates a safe, focused space to do the deeper work; helping clients break old patterns and walk away with lasting clarity and relief.

Rebecca Marcus

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Shara is a wonderful therapist who is very skilled at helping individuals and couples heal in their lives and relationships and create more fulfilling ones. She is warm and compassionate while also providing guidance and direction to her clients.

Group Practice

Well Within Collective Group Practice · Independence, MO 2 members, including Shara

Brittany Orzola

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW

Dr. Shara A McGlothan

Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, LCMFT, RPT

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Collaborative Language Systems
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Experiential Therapy
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gottman Method
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

I integrate Internal Family Systems with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Collaborative Language Systems, CBT, and a variety of other approaches. Using multiple approaches allows for a highly customized experience. Our work is a partnership that merges our expertise for new insight, emotional connection, and lasting change.

Dr. Shara A McGlothan

Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, LCMFT, RPT