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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
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Tanise Smith

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC

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Available both in-person and online
12480 W. 62 Terrace Suite 101 Shawnee, KS 66216
Are you feeling persistently low, stuck, or unmotivated? Do racing or intrusive thoughts make it difficult to rest at night? Are relationship challenges affecting your sense of connection or emotional safety? You may be navigating life transitions, loss, or recovering from narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships. These experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed, confused, or disconnected from yourself. Support can be an important part of healing—and you don’t have to do this alone.
We are a group with a collective of 30+ years of clinical experience in individual, couples, and group therapy. We offer structured groups within our Live Well, Suffer Well, and Recover Well series; including Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Mother–Daughter Connection, Mental Recovery & Return to Sport, and Divorce Support.
We delight in supporting healing, growth, and resilience. We offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, structured space where clients gain insight, build practical skills, and create lasting change. Through individual or group work, we help clients reconnect with themselves, strengthen relationships, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Call or Tanise Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (913) 347-5540

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Journey Embraced Counseling LLC

12480 W. 62 Terrace

Suite 101

Shawnee, KS 66216 map

(913) 347-5540

Kansas City, MO 64134

My website
I am clinically licensed in the state of Kansas and Missouri.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
It's Time To Begin Again, And It's OK !
Tanise Smith
Let's Connect (913) 347-5540
Photo of Tanise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Journey Embraced Counseling LLC

12480 W. 62 Terrace

Suite 101

Shawnee, KS 66216 map

(913) 347-5540

Kansas City, MO 64134

My website
I am clinically licensed in the state of Kansas and Missouri.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
It's Time To Begin Again, And It's OK !
Tanise Smith

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $160
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Centene
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Health Net
  • KanCare
  • Medicaid
  • Meritain Health
  • New Directions | Lucet
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Sunflower Health Plan
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network for Blue Cross and BlueShield, Aetna and UHC, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. I also accept self-pay. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Tanise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Tanise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 347-5540
"
I am in-network for Blue Cross and BlueShield, Aetna and UHC, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. I also accept self-pay. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Tanise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Tanise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 347-5540

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Kansas / 03328 Tanise Smith
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended Avila University , Masters in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2017
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Missouri 2023049921 / 2023
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Kansas- and Missouri-licensed professional counselor and board-approved clinical supervisor.
Photo of Tanise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Tanise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 347-5540
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Kansas- and Missouri-licensed professional counselor and board-approved clinical supervisor.
Photo of Tanise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Tanise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 347-5540

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic abuse recovery counseling
  • Parent-child counseling
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Photo of Tanise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Tanise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 347-5540
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Photo of Tanise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Tanise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 347-5540

4 Endorsements

Chelsey Thornhill
Chelsey Thornhill
Licensed Professional CounselorMSLCPC(S)NCC
Tanise is always encouraging and easy to talk to. She is welcoming however will hold and set boundaries. She is an amazing counselor who works with the client and meets them in the healing process. Is never judgmental.
Horao Wellness Group, LLC
Horao Wellness Group, LLC
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLSCSWLCSW
Tanise Smith is an exceptional therapist whose compassion truly sets her apart. She has a strong understanding of narcissistic abuse and supports her clients with both clarity and care. Clients will receive both thoughtful and relatable care.
Chris Gudjenov
Chris Gudjenov
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCMSCMPC
Tanise is a wonderful counselor with tremendous empathy and care for people. I have also benefited from clinical supervision by Tanise and it has been amazing learning from her years of experience. Would highly recommend her for counseling and supervision.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Journey Embraced Counseling is offering clinical supervision to clinicians seeking approved supervision toward licensure in Kansas and Missouri.
Photo of Tanise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Tanise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 347-5540
"
Journey Embraced Counseling is offering clinical supervision to clinicians seeking approved supervision toward licensure in Kansas and Missouri.
Photo of Tanise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Tanise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (913) 347-5540

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Journey Embraced Counseling LLC

12480 W. 62 Terrace

Suite 101

Shawnee, KS 66216

(913) 347-5540

Additional Location

Kansas City, MO 64134

(913) 347-5540
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I am clinically licensed in the state of Kansas and Missouri.
Photo of Tanise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Tanise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (913) 347-5540
"
I am clinically licensed in the state of Kansas and Missouri.
Photo of Tanise Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Tanise Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (913) 347-5540