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Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Kansas City, MO 64112
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 Tess Rolston now for a free 15 minute consultation - (816) 466-5287

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Kansas City, MO 64112

(816) 466-5287
My website
Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Self Esteem 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (816) 466-5287
Photo of Tess Rolston, Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Kansas City, MO 64112

(816) 466-5287
My website
Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Self Esteem 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Quest Behavioral Health
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Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (816) 466-5287
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Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (816) 466-5287

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2025017136 Tess Rolston
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I offer creative therapy for anxious minds. I provide art & talk therapy for healing and growth.
Photo of Tess Rolston, Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 466-5287
"
I offer creative therapy for anxious minds. I provide art & talk therapy for healing and growth.
Photo of Tess Rolston, Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Call or 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
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Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Do these issues align with your needs? or (816) 466-5287
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Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Do these issues align with your needs? or (816) 466-5287

3 Endorsements

Brianna Duncan
Brianna Duncan
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
Tess creates an incredibly warm environment for Clients to be vulnerable, grow, and build a life worth living! She is trained in DBT and art therapy, which is hard to find in a clinician! I highly recommend reaching out to her for some therapy!
Jackie Schleicher
Jackie Schleicher
Licensed Master Social WorkerLMSW
Warm, gentle, and unusually effective - Tess gets clients to engage like few clinicians I've seen. If you're this deep in her profile, message her.
Megan Adams
Megan Adams
CounselorMA LCPCLPC NCC
Tess has a kind & sweet spirit that sets you at ease speaking with her. She meets her clients with compassion & warmth & provides a non-judgmental space to process. Her knowledge & love of the therapeutic arts is a welcome addition to her DBT skill set!

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
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Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (816) 466-5287
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Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (816) 466-5287

Location

Primary Location

Kansas City, MO 64112

(816) 466-5287

Nearby Areas

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Book with me now by clicking on my website.
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Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Call for a free consultation now - (816) 466-5287
"
Book with me now by clicking on my website.
Photo of Tess Rolston, Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Tess Rolston
Counselor, LPC , LCPC, ATR-P
Call for a free consultation now - (816) 466-5287