Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (816) 466-5287

Do you feel like you're drifting?... untethered from yourself, weighed down by invisible tension, or quietly carrying more than anyone realizes? I work with teens and adults who are navigating trauma, stress, self-esteem, and questions of identity, often shaped by layered cultural and personal experiences. Maybe you're craving stillness in your nervous system, clarity in your mind, or a deeper connection to who you are beneath the stress and masks. Something quieter. Truer. A life that feels like sunlight filtering through water...soft, clear, and fully your own.
At Painted Sky Therapy, healing begins with a single gesture. A color, a shape, a texture that opens a door inside. Through artmaking (and talk), anxiety softens and trauma gently unfolds. Blending art therapy with mindfulness, neuroscience, and DBT, this process nurtures the brain-body connection to foster emotional balance, insight, and lasting change.
Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here. If something in you is ready to be seen, held, or expressed, let's begin. I'd be honored to walk with you as you reconnect with your inner voice, your strength, and your calm. No art experience required... just curiosity and an open heart. Take the first step in your psychotherapy journey with me!
Call or Email Tess Rolston now for a free 15 minute consultation - (816) 466-5287
Let's Connect (816) 466-5287

Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Quest Behavioral Health
Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (816) 466-5287
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2025017136 Tess Rolston
Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 466-5287
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (816) 466-5287
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Trauma Focused
Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (816) 466-5287