Anxiety Therapists in 64101
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Nichole Price
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64101
I help people who have survived painful life experiences to finally break free from the toxic residues of their pasts. My clients come to me locked within cycles of flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, addiction, regret, anger, and/or shame and also deal with chronic self-esteem problems. In some cases, they may even feel their identity has been shattered or they have a fragmented sense of who they now are. Clients leave treatment with me feeling empowered, resilient, healthy and whole. They have a new lease on life because what they have been through is reprocessed and becomes strengths and proof of how amazing they really are.
I help people who have survived painful life experiences to finally break free from the toxic residues of their pasts. My clients come to me locked within cycles of flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, addiction, regret, anger, and/or shame and also deal with chronic self-esteem problems. In some cases, they may even feel their identity has been shattered or they have a fragmented sense of who they now are. Clients leave treatment with me feeling empowered, resilient, healthy and whole. They have a new lease on life because what they have been through is reprocessed and becomes strengths and proof of how amazing they really are.
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Tiffany Radcliff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64101 (Online Only)
I am Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and Kansas. I describe myself as empathetic, warm, and calm and I enjoy developing a connection and a collaborative relationship with clients to help them understand the impact of anxiety, stress, and depression while also helping them learn and develop skills to manage their emotions and develop effective problem-solving skills that reinforce personal growth and improve overall mental and physical health.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and Kansas. I describe myself as empathetic, warm, and calm and I enjoy developing a connection and a collaborative relationship with clients to help them understand the impact of anxiety, stress, and depression while also helping them learn and develop skills to manage their emotions and develop effective problem-solving skills that reinforce personal growth and improve overall mental and physical health.
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Elizabeth Goslinga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64101
I have experience and training in treating anxiety, trauma and relationship issues.
Are you struggling to understand your child's behavior? I can help. My goal is for each child and family to feel safe, accepted and understood. I want to help your child grow to meet their true potential. I will work with you and your child to help alleviate stress and work through the challenges you are facing.
I have experience and training in treating anxiety, trauma and relationship issues.
Are you struggling to understand your child's behavior? I can help. My goal is for each child and family to feel safe, accepted and understood. I want to help your child grow to meet their true potential. I will work with you and your child to help alleviate stress and work through the challenges you are facing.
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Lisa D Fisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64101
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adults, adolescents, children and families. I have experience working with clients who are experiencing symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and trauma in a variety of outpatient settings. I utilize a holistic, strengths based approach that combines elements from Neuroscience, Attachment theory, Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioral theory, Art and Play therapy. I am now offering Direct Neurofeedback, which offers a drug-free approach to improving brain performance and forming new and enhanced patterns of functioning.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adults, adolescents, children and families. I have experience working with clients who are experiencing symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and trauma in a variety of outpatient settings. I utilize a holistic, strengths based approach that combines elements from Neuroscience, Attachment theory, Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioral theory, Art and Play therapy. I am now offering Direct Neurofeedback, which offers a drug-free approach to improving brain performance and forming new and enhanced patterns of functioning.
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I am a psychologist working in my group practice with a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. I work with adults in individual therapy, as well as in couples therapy. I have particular expertise in working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and poor self-image.
I am a psychologist working in my group practice with a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. I work with adults in individual therapy, as well as in couples therapy. I have particular expertise in working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and poor self-image.
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Karla Pollock-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64101 (Online Only)
You are a successful career woman who is fighting anxiety every stinking day. You say “yes” without considering your schedule or your needs. You worry all of the time about what others think about you and you tend to act differently depending on who you are around. You are scared of being rejected or abandoned, and you spend way too much time in your head replaying conversations you’ve had, fearful that you said something wrong. You doubt yourself frequently and hate to make decisions! Your body has a lot of tension and you’ve been to your doctor or an ER because you thought you were having a heart attack. Time to invest in you.
You are a successful career woman who is fighting anxiety every stinking day. You say “yes” without considering your schedule or your needs. You worry all of the time about what others think about you and you tend to act differently depending on who you are around. You are scared of being rejected or abandoned, and you spend way too much time in your head replaying conversations you’ve had, fearful that you said something wrong. You doubt yourself frequently and hate to make decisions! Your body has a lot of tension and you’ve been to your doctor or an ER because you thought you were having a heart attack. Time to invest in you.
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Joelleen Lowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64101 (Online Only)
Do you need to find peace of mind, calm? Are you ready to find a sense of happiness in your life, enhance your career abilities, improve relationships or let go of past emotional baggage? I help people learn to manage stress more effectively, improve relationships, set healthy boundaries, learn new coping skills, rewire old ways of thinking/feeling, and resolve any past events that are still weighing you down. I help people overcome PTSD, anxiety and depression. Ask about EMDR intensives - one large block of EMDR to overcome a significant portion of trauma in one session (requires self-pay for intensives only).
Do you need to find peace of mind, calm? Are you ready to find a sense of happiness in your life, enhance your career abilities, improve relationships or let go of past emotional baggage? I help people learn to manage stress more effectively, improve relationships, set healthy boundaries, learn new coping skills, rewire old ways of thinking/feeling, and resolve any past events that are still weighing you down. I help people overcome PTSD, anxiety and depression. Ask about EMDR intensives - one large block of EMDR to overcome a significant portion of trauma in one session (requires self-pay for intensives only).
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Justin Mann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64101 (Online Only)
Justin Mann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Justin specializes in helping people overcome their struggles with depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. He also specializes in couples counseling and family therapy. Justin enjoys playing music and spending time with his wife and two sons. Justin completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Saint Louis University, where he graduated as part of the Phi Alpha Honor Society. He has certifications in Co-Occurring Disorders and Medication Assisted Recovery.
Justin Mann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Justin specializes in helping people overcome their struggles with depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma. He also specializes in couples counseling and family therapy. Justin enjoys playing music and spending time with his wife and two sons. Justin completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Saint Louis University, where he graduated as part of the Phi Alpha Honor Society. He has certifications in Co-Occurring Disorders and Medication Assisted Recovery.
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I work with people of all ages, including those who struggle with ADHD, Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, and more.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I am a therapist with Jordan Psychological Center in Overland Park and am currently accepting new clients with little wait time! Mental health is my greatest passion, and I feel so fortunate to be able to serve the needs of this community.
I work with people of all ages, including those who struggle with ADHD, Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, and more.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I am a therapist with Jordan Psychological Center in Overland Park and am currently accepting new clients with little wait time! Mental health is my greatest passion, and I feel so fortunate to be able to serve the needs of this community.
![Photo of Jaquette Ebony Sterling-Ransom, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c1b4fe02-25fd-4704-9fce-eefb690b22be/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jaquette Ebony Sterling-Ransom
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64101 (Online Only)
I have experience helping clients with addiction, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, stress management, existential, and spiritual exploration.
I provide a nonjudgmental and warm therapeutic environment, which enables my patients to feel comfortable and trust the process. Only the patient's culture and values exist during session and I have experience successfully utilizing a patient's faith in therapy (previously unknown to me). I like to have fun with everything I do. So we will definitely share some laughs and maybe some tears. We will work together as equals to reach your mental health goals. I understand you are the expert on yourself and I am here to help you solve your own problems.
I have experience helping clients with addiction, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, stress management, existential, and spiritual exploration.
I provide a nonjudgmental and warm therapeutic environment, which enables my patients to feel comfortable and trust the process. Only the patient's culture and values exist during session and I have experience successfully utilizing a patient's faith in therapy (previously unknown to me). I like to have fun with everything I do. So we will definitely share some laughs and maybe some tears. We will work together as equals to reach your mental health goals. I understand you are the expert on yourself and I am here to help you solve your own problems.
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Heather Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64101
Hello and welcome! Thank you for taking a few moments to read about me. I truly hope that you find the help you are looking for whether it is with me or another therapist. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience in working with those who are coping with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, addictive behaviors, abuse, grief, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I believe each person can grow by working through things from the past that are holding them back and learning skills to help them when they feel stuck. I look forward to helping you meet your goals.
Hello and welcome! Thank you for taking a few moments to read about me. I truly hope that you find the help you are looking for whether it is with me or another therapist. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience in working with those who are coping with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, addictive behaviors, abuse, grief, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I believe each person can grow by working through things from the past that are holding them back and learning skills to help them when they feel stuck. I look forward to helping you meet your goals.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64101
I offer a wide range of background related to trauma, anxiety, depression, life stressors, relationship dynamics, social isolation, PTSD, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, grief, and low self- esteem.
Life can be hard sometimes and full of stress, but my goal is to help provide a sense of inner peace and increase in happiness. I am passionate about the body and mind connection and identifying ways to improve overall happiness to live your best life. Life is meant to be lived and to feel empowered. Finding your own inner strength through improvement in mood, cognitions, and overall well-being. Having a safe space to talk and improve self growth and awareness is critical to improvement in daily functioning. My favorite saying is happiness is good for the soul and finding out that you are capable of that is my motivation!
I offer a wide range of background related to trauma, anxiety, depression, life stressors, relationship dynamics, social isolation, PTSD, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, grief, and low self- esteem.
Life can be hard sometimes and full of stress, but my goal is to help provide a sense of inner peace and increase in happiness. I am passionate about the body and mind connection and identifying ways to improve overall happiness to live your best life. Life is meant to be lived and to feel empowered. Finding your own inner strength through improvement in mood, cognitions, and overall well-being. Having a safe space to talk and improve self growth and awareness is critical to improvement in daily functioning. My favorite saying is happiness is good for the soul and finding out that you are capable of that is my motivation!
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Abbey Vandermillion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64101
Specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, and postpartum and perinatal mood disorders.
Now offering in person and virtual sessions for all ages (children, adolescents, and adults). Everyone deserves to have support in navigating challenging moments in their lives. I strive to aid clients in finding their own strengths and abilities to help them tackle and survive even the most difficult moments in their journey. I strive to make therapy a place of comfort, acceptance, and peace. My own experiences with navigating infant loss have instilled a passion in me to create a validating environment for all clients to explore their own emotions and needs safely.
Specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, and postpartum and perinatal mood disorders.
Now offering in person and virtual sessions for all ages (children, adolescents, and adults). Everyone deserves to have support in navigating challenging moments in their lives. I strive to aid clients in finding their own strengths and abilities to help them tackle and survive even the most difficult moments in their journey. I strive to make therapy a place of comfort, acceptance, and peace. My own experiences with navigating infant loss have instilled a passion in me to create a validating environment for all clients to explore their own emotions and needs safely.
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As a mental health professional I have the privilege & challenge to walk alongside children, teens, adults and their families struggling with anxiety & depression symptoms, ADHD, intellectual & developmental disabilities, school issues and trauma.
If you are anything like me, you have had a moment in your life when you asked yourself "What do I do?" For me, therapy is one option for individuals who want to acknowledge & break down their barriers to success. Hi! Im Jillian and I am excited to support you on your mental health journey! I received my Bachelors in Psychology and my Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling, providing me with training and education in Career Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Psychotherapy.
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R & R Counseling and Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64101 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed or on edge? Like life is not as good as it should be? Challenged with loving someone in addiction or the military? Haunted by the past? Lost? Disconnected? Does it affect your relationships, work, and overall happiness from life? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. I have built my practice to help others navigate the hard in life. It might mean setting boundaries, changing the way you think, recognizing patterns, or it may mean I just sit with you in the hard.
Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed or on edge? Like life is not as good as it should be? Challenged with loving someone in addiction or the military? Haunted by the past? Lost? Disconnected? Does it affect your relationships, work, and overall happiness from life? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. I have built my practice to help others navigate the hard in life. It might mean setting boundaries, changing the way you think, recognizing patterns, or it may mean I just sit with you in the hard.
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People who choose to work with me often struggle with various anxieties, fears and incredibly high standards. These issues can often manifest as OCD, anxiety, depressiveness and perfectionism. Many times, these difficulties spread into other areas of life and can impact school, work, family and even just engaging in activities that were once enjoyable. I help people and support systems navigate and learn strategies to manage these issues in order to better function and to be happier overall.
People who choose to work with me often struggle with various anxieties, fears and incredibly high standards. These issues can often manifest as OCD, anxiety, depressiveness and perfectionism. Many times, these difficulties spread into other areas of life and can impact school, work, family and even just engaging in activities that were once enjoyable. I help people and support systems navigate and learn strategies to manage these issues in order to better function and to be happier overall.
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Krissi Franzen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64101 (Online Only)
My role is to help support you to lead happier, healthier life. Sometimes this means lessening your symptoms of anxiety or depression, or maybe it's working towards a specific goal like changing jobs or making friends. It can also look like wanting to find your true, authentic self, which can be exploring gender, sexuality, life after loss, or even just trying to figure out who you are!
My role is to help support you to lead happier, healthier life. Sometimes this means lessening your symptoms of anxiety or depression, or maybe it's working towards a specific goal like changing jobs or making friends. It can also look like wanting to find your true, authentic self, which can be exploring gender, sexuality, life after loss, or even just trying to figure out who you are!
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Rae Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64101 (Online Only)
I offer a supportive space to explore your identity, address anxiety and depression, and build a life that aligns with your authentic self.
Normative, cishet society wasn't made for you, and you've felt that deeply. You’ve intellectualized your internal struggle, understanding the 'why' and 'what' behind your feelings. Despite this insight, you’re still not experiencing the forward motion you crave. You want to navigate life authentically, without the weight of societal expectations holding you back.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64101 (Online Only)
During my career, I have worked with both individual and group settings, including adults with people living with HIV, veterans, incarcerated people and transgender/gender variant individuals. These populations included people with depression, bi-polar disorder, personality disorders, anxiety, PTSD and depression. I co-facilitated a group for trans youth and co-coordinated it for 6 years. As a proud bisexual, trans man, I love to work with my LGBT communities. I celebrate kinky and poly people. I strive to be an imperfect ally to non-binary trans people and people of color. I take private pay/in person through findingnormalstl.com
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Teen struggling with anxiety or depression? Child with big, uncontrollable feelings? Are the parenting tips on social media not helping? Understanding the complexities children and adolescence face drives my passion as a therapist. In my office, children and teens can come as they are and be fully themselves. I use Play Therapy to engage children, creating a space for growth.I incorporate TheraPlay to support families in fostering connections and building resilient bonds. No matter the age, littles, teens or adults, my approach is rooted in genuine connection,aiming to build trust and understanding in every therapeutic relationship.
Teen struggling with anxiety or depression? Child with big, uncontrollable feelings? Are the parenting tips on social media not helping? Understanding the complexities children and adolescence face drives my passion as a therapist. In my office, children and teens can come as they are and be fully themselves. I use Play Therapy to engage children, creating a space for growth.I incorporate TheraPlay to support families in fostering connections and building resilient bonds. No matter the age, littles, teens or adults, my approach is rooted in genuine connection,aiming to build trust and understanding in every therapeutic relationship.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.