Couples Counseling Therapists in Overland Park, KS
Wounds come in all sizes & shapes: depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relational problems, narcissistic abuse, hopelessness, grief, addiction, parent/child relationship problems, family issues, marriage problems, divorce, addictions, gender identity struggles, etc.
I am passionate about working with people of all ages. My youngest client is 3 & my oldest is 80 years old. I treat adults, couples, co-parents, families, young adults, teens, tweens, & children. As a clinically licensed counselor, I treat a variety of mental health & family issues. I studied 2 yrs post masters to become an RPT (registered play therapist specializing in working with children) and an SATP-C (sexual addictions treatment provider - certified). I am passionate about working with people who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, attachment issues, high conflict family work due to divorce, etc.
Wounds come in all sizes & shapes: depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relational problems, narcissistic abuse, hopelessness, grief, addiction, parent/child relationship problems, family issues, marriage problems, divorce, addictions, gender identity struggles, etc.
I am passionate about working with people of all ages. My youngest client is 3 & my oldest is 80 years old. I treat adults, couples, co-parents, families, young adults, teens, tweens, & children. As a clinically licensed counselor, I treat a variety of mental health & family issues. I studied 2 yrs post masters to become an RPT (registered play therapist specializing in working with children) and an SATP-C (sexual addictions treatment provider - certified). I am passionate about working with people who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, attachment issues, high conflict family work due to divorce, etc.
I enjoy working with youth and adults, and am also experienced in providing couples counseling.
I am licensed clinical social worker who has worked in a variety of mental health settings for the past 15 years, and am currently licensed in Texas, Missouri and Kansas. While I have been trained to use a multitude of treatment approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness, I believe that one of the most important tools is the relationship between the client and therapist.
I enjoy working with youth and adults, and am also experienced in providing couples counseling.
I am licensed clinical social worker who has worked in a variety of mental health settings for the past 15 years, and am currently licensed in Texas, Missouri and Kansas. While I have been trained to use a multitude of treatment approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness, I believe that one of the most important tools is the relationship between the client and therapist.
Diaysha Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, MHA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66213 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, and anyone looking to connect with themselves or others.
Are you an individual that struggles to explore their emotions and come to terms with past trauma, current fears, and broken relationships? Are you a couple or and family that needs help facilitating the creation of secure lasting bonds and reinforcing any preexisting positive bonds? Are you an individual that needs a non-judgement safe place to process and heal from the stress of life, or wants to grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually?
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, and anyone looking to connect with themselves or others.
Are you an individual that struggles to explore their emotions and come to terms with past trauma, current fears, and broken relationships? Are you a couple or and family that needs help facilitating the creation of secure lasting bonds and reinforcing any preexisting positive bonds? Are you an individual that needs a non-judgement safe place to process and heal from the stress of life, or wants to grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually?
Valerie Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212
My philosophy of therapy is to be a guide in assisting adults, children, families or couples with gaining skills needed to make changes in life.
Struggling with life stressors or feeling overwhelmed with your child's behavioral/emotional concerns? I specialize in helping children and adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD or other behavioral or emotional concerns as well as family therapy, parenting guidance and couples counseling. My role as a therapist is to be a guide in assisting you with determining natural resources and further educate other strategies to help you with the change you want in your life. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings in the past 25 years and in outpatient/private practice for the past 13 years.
My philosophy of therapy is to be a guide in assisting adults, children, families or couples with gaining skills needed to make changes in life.
Struggling with life stressors or feeling overwhelmed with your child's behavioral/emotional concerns? I specialize in helping children and adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD or other behavioral or emotional concerns as well as family therapy, parenting guidance and couples counseling. My role as a therapist is to be a guide in assisting you with determining natural resources and further educate other strategies to help you with the change you want in your life. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings in the past 25 years and in outpatient/private practice for the past 13 years.
Juanita McGowan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210 (Online Only)
I'll tailor my approach to your unique needs, offering individual, couples, or group therapy as needed.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
I'll tailor my approach to your unique needs, offering individual, couples, or group therapy as needed.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
This means that through the therapeutic relationship, we slow down and give space for the body, mind and heart to process through distressing experiences locked in the nervous system and allow you to receive what you needed then, now.
I believe we are created for relationship where we are not only seen, heard, and known, but also loved, cherished, and healed. I accompany women at many different life stages who are experiencing trauma, grief, life transitions or are interested in deeper personal exploration and healing. You were not created to carry it all alone. I walk alongside others because I believe Jesus wants to meet you right where you are at, just as you are: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
This means that through the therapeutic relationship, we slow down and give space for the body, mind and heart to process through distressing experiences locked in the nervous system and allow you to receive what you needed then, now.
I believe we are created for relationship where we are not only seen, heard, and known, but also loved, cherished, and healed. I accompany women at many different life stages who are experiencing trauma, grief, life transitions or are interested in deeper personal exploration and healing. You were not created to carry it all alone. I walk alongside others because I believe Jesus wants to meet you right where you are at, just as you are: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
Anne Mercer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MSN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
I work with women, men, and couples who are dealing with communication, stress, work-life balance.
Do you find yourself being pulled in two different places at once? Staying at work to finish a project, going to your children's games or taking care of your elderly parents? Trying to decide whether to stay at a job you have been at for 25 to 30 years or to look for something less demanding? Life is hard, challenging, sometimes unfair. I want to listen to your story.
I work with women, men, and couples who are dealing with communication, stress, work-life balance.
Do you find yourself being pulled in two different places at once? Staying at work to finish a project, going to your children's games or taking care of your elderly parents? Trying to decide whether to stay at a job you have been at for 25 to 30 years or to look for something less demanding? Life is hard, challenging, sometimes unfair. I want to listen to your story.
Evalyn Van Valkenburgh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, MSW, BSOT
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66221
With today's challenges, we need more effective and efficient strategies for managing our lives. Whether it's a lifetime of worry, reoccurring depression, or a recent crisis; my gift is empowering people to overcome their obstacles. Share with me what it is like to be you and I will share with you my thirty years of experience as a psychotherapist. Together we will create a plan for safely transforming your negative life experiences into healthier perspectives that will provide lasting relief. Additionally, self-help relationship coaching is available in my book, "Kiss 100 Frogs Compatibility Dating Guide". See www.Kiss100Frogs.com
With today's challenges, we need more effective and efficient strategies for managing our lives. Whether it's a lifetime of worry, reoccurring depression, or a recent crisis; my gift is empowering people to overcome their obstacles. Share with me what it is like to be you and I will share with you my thirty years of experience as a psychotherapist. Together we will create a plan for safely transforming your negative life experiences into healthier perspectives that will provide lasting relief. Additionally, self-help relationship coaching is available in my book, "Kiss 100 Frogs Compatibility Dating Guide". See www.Kiss100Frogs.com
Sophie Halma
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66206
We all experience challenges in life that leave us with baggage, causing us to question why we are a certain way. Maybe you are ready to address the issues that are holding you back in relationships or at work. In my therapeutic relationships, I provide compassion, support and a bit of humor so clients can feel comfortable being exactly who they are and grow to authentically thrive. My clinical approach utilizes interventions from ACT and Internal Family Systems. I also use techniques from the Gottman Method for couples with tangible tools to strengthen relationships, manage conflict, and cultivate shared dreams.
We all experience challenges in life that leave us with baggage, causing us to question why we are a certain way. Maybe you are ready to address the issues that are holding you back in relationships or at work. In my therapeutic relationships, I provide compassion, support and a bit of humor so clients can feel comfortable being exactly who they are and grow to authentically thrive. My clinical approach utilizes interventions from ACT and Internal Family Systems. I also use techniques from the Gottman Method for couples with tangible tools to strengthen relationships, manage conflict, and cultivate shared dreams.
Chanel Fortier Kittle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212 (Online Only)
Now Accepting NEW Clients - I know that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things any of us do. If you are suffering from the lasting effects of trauma and have been reluctant to seek therapy, I'm here to hold space for you. Our sessions will be collaborative, strategic, and goal-focused. Above all, they will be respectful of your path. I have helped those with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, lack self-confidence, difficulty coping with major life changes, triggering from the pandemic, anger, stress, and/or trauma. I am here to hold space for you.
Now Accepting NEW Clients - I know that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things any of us do. If you are suffering from the lasting effects of trauma and have been reluctant to seek therapy, I'm here to hold space for you. Our sessions will be collaborative, strategic, and goal-focused. Above all, they will be respectful of your path. I have helped those with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, lack self-confidence, difficulty coping with major life changes, triggering from the pandemic, anger, stress, and/or trauma. I am here to hold space for you.
Feeling completely overwhelmed, struggling to keep up with the demands of your job and family, and not living a life filled with joy and peace? My name is Matthew Lee, and I'm here to help. I’m a counselor in Kansas, and I’ve been working with people for over twenty years as a pastor, higher education professional, and now as a licensed counselor. I help individuals and couples in distress find peace and develop practices that lead to joy and purpose. This means I’m skilled at guiding hurting individuals toward healing and helping couples in turmoil rediscover connection.
Feeling completely overwhelmed, struggling to keep up with the demands of your job and family, and not living a life filled with joy and peace? My name is Matthew Lee, and I'm here to help. I’m a counselor in Kansas, and I’ve been working with people for over twenty years as a pastor, higher education professional, and now as a licensed counselor. I help individuals and couples in distress find peace and develop practices that lead to joy and purpose. This means I’m skilled at guiding hurting individuals toward healing and helping couples in turmoil rediscover connection.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66223
) to work with individuals, and couples.
Every day you go through life with a smile on your face hoping that you can simply keep it together. In passing, people ask how you are doing, and you give the standard answer: “I’m fine. Thank you”, but deep down you wonder if anyone will ever see past the smile, and past that standard answer. You think to yourself, “Will anyone ever see the pain that I am carrying? Does anyone see Me? Does anyone even care!?”
) to work with individuals, and couples.
Every day you go through life with a smile on your face hoping that you can simply keep it together. In passing, people ask how you are doing, and you give the standard answer: “I’m fine. Thank you”, but deep down you wonder if anyone will ever see past the smile, and past that standard answer. You think to yourself, “Will anyone ever see the pain that I am carrying? Does anyone see Me? Does anyone even care!?”
Aleisha Olatunde
Licensed Professional Counselor, PLPC, LPC(KS)
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66213 (Online Only)
My passion is to develop a partnership with a client where they are & explore what will lead to greater fulfillment in their lives.
Do you ever feel you know what direction you want to take your life in but are unsure of how you can reach your goals? Are you navigating the intersection of your sexuality and spiritual or religious beliefs? Do you need additional skills to help communicate with a loved one or navigate a life transition? As a therapist, a goal of mine is to create a judgment-free space for couples and adults (18-55) to explore. Exploration includes your thoughts, emotions, and decisions that have affected your past and present and will affect your future.
My passion is to develop a partnership with a client where they are & explore what will lead to greater fulfillment in their lives.
Do you ever feel you know what direction you want to take your life in but are unsure of how you can reach your goals? Are you navigating the intersection of your sexuality and spiritual or religious beliefs? Do you need additional skills to help communicate with a loved one or navigate a life transition? As a therapist, a goal of mine is to create a judgment-free space for couples and adults (18-55) to explore. Exploration includes your thoughts, emotions, and decisions that have affected your past and present and will affect your future.
My approach to counseling is to create a safe environment where we can join together in working through whatever you are struggling with. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of personal and relational problems, and seek to restore hope, meaning, and connection. My hope is that through counseling you will feel more known and connected to yourself and to others.
My approach to counseling is to create a safe environment where we can join together in working through whatever you are struggling with. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of personal and relational problems, and seek to restore hope, meaning, and connection. My hope is that through counseling you will feel more known and connected to yourself and to others.
We believe healing takes place in the context of relationship.
Mend Psychotherapy is a helpful voice in times of struggle. We help individuals, couples, children, and families find peace, meaning, and deeper relational connection. Our team includes: Scott Koeneman, Psy.D., Alysa Koeneman, MA, LCPC, Avery Lawson, M.A., LCPC, P-LPC, Robin Li, Ph.D., Kate Patt, M.A., LCMFT, LMFT, Jackie Stone, M.A., LPC, Samuel Quin, M.A., LPC, Ryan Steinle, M.A. LPC.
We believe healing takes place in the context of relationship.
Mend Psychotherapy is a helpful voice in times of struggle. We help individuals, couples, children, and families find peace, meaning, and deeper relational connection. Our team includes: Scott Koeneman, Psy.D., Alysa Koeneman, MA, LCPC, Avery Lawson, M.A., LCPC, P-LPC, Robin Li, Ph.D., Kate Patt, M.A., LCMFT, LMFT, Jackie Stone, M.A., LPC, Samuel Quin, M.A., LPC, Ryan Steinle, M.A. LPC.
Khristopher Leach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66211
I love working with all types of clients from individuals to couples and families as well as children. My passion is to help each one of my clients achieve their goals whatever that may be, such as; improving their relationship with their partner, obtaining a higher sense of self, recovering from abuse, reducing levels of anxiety and depression, improving performance, and many more.
I love working with all types of clients from individuals to couples and families as well as children. My passion is to help each one of my clients achieve their goals whatever that may be, such as; improving their relationship with their partner, obtaining a higher sense of self, recovering from abuse, reducing levels of anxiety and depression, improving performance, and many more.
How do you know you've reached the point to call? You may be suffering in your relationship; arguments and fighting may be occurring, and misunderstanding may persist night after night, or weekend after weekend.
Relationships are the most important aspect of our lives; how we live, love and communicate with one another. Over the past 50 years, Modern Psychoanalysis has developed new techniques and strategies to deal with even the most troublesome aspects of romantic relationships, and explore new approaches to emotional communication and personal growth. My practice specializes in working with Couples, and I have nearly a decade's clinical experience with a wide range of problems. Feel free to consult my website (see link above/left) for further information about couples counseling and my practice.
How do you know you've reached the point to call? You may be suffering in your relationship; arguments and fighting may be occurring, and misunderstanding may persist night after night, or weekend after weekend.
Relationships are the most important aspect of our lives; how we live, love and communicate with one another. Over the past 50 years, Modern Psychoanalysis has developed new techniques and strategies to deal with even the most troublesome aspects of romantic relationships, and explore new approaches to emotional communication and personal growth. My practice specializes in working with Couples, and I have nearly a decade's clinical experience with a wide range of problems. Feel free to consult my website (see link above/left) for further information about couples counseling and my practice.
Grace Ann Stout
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, MSEd
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66213
Helping couples strengthen their relationship so that they can enjoy their partnership and, if parents, can develop a healthy relationship with their children.
Relationships: especially couples and parent/child relationships, including co-parenting. I have received advanced post-graduate training in Marriage & Family Therapy. I am licensed to use the Gottman marriage program, internationally recognized as a researched based program with successful interventions for strengthening marriages. (http://gracestoutcc.com). I hold a certificate as a Play Therapist and specialize in co-parenting during marriage and divorce with advanced training with Gary Neumann of The Sandcastles Program seen on Oprah.
Helping couples strengthen their relationship so that they can enjoy their partnership and, if parents, can develop a healthy relationship with their children.
Relationships: especially couples and parent/child relationships, including co-parenting. I have received advanced post-graduate training in Marriage & Family Therapy. I am licensed to use the Gottman marriage program, internationally recognized as a researched based program with successful interventions for strengthening marriages. (http://gracestoutcc.com). I hold a certificate as a Play Therapist and specialize in co-parenting during marriage and divorce with advanced training with Gary Neumann of The Sandcastles Program seen on Oprah.
Kirsten Tretbar
Marriage & Family Therapist, TLMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66212
Couples & Marriage Therapy, using EFT, & Premarital Counseling.
Hi there! I'm Kirsten Tretbar. My passion is helping neurodivergent, highly intelligent, gifted people. What's yours? I taught acting and film in LA for years, so I love working with kids, teens, and their families in creative ways! Together, we can and will help your wonderful child feel better. I'm trained in EMDR, a state-of-the art technique for anyone (all ages) with serious anxiety, depression, and PTSD. For couples therapy, EFT is a really effective technique I find men especially like. This model encourages couples to fairly explore attachment styles, to figure out how to communicate more effectively and with love.
Couples & Marriage Therapy, using EFT, & Premarital Counseling.
Hi there! I'm Kirsten Tretbar. My passion is helping neurodivergent, highly intelligent, gifted people. What's yours? I taught acting and film in LA for years, so I love working with kids, teens, and their families in creative ways! Together, we can and will help your wonderful child feel better. I'm trained in EMDR, a state-of-the art technique for anyone (all ages) with serious anxiety, depression, and PTSD. For couples therapy, EFT is a really effective technique I find men especially like. This model encourages couples to fairly explore attachment styles, to figure out how to communicate more effectively and with love.
Attachment issues, developmental trauma, religious trauma, crisis trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, moodiness, unwanted habits, arrogance, blaming, being overly dismissive, avoidance, paranoia, over working, obsessive focus, artistic block, too much emotion, not enough emotion, religious abuse.
Hello! I’m Aaron and I am passionate about helping you find greater expansiveness, security and joy in your life. I use Somatic Experiencing to help trauma heal, fight/flight/freeze responses to complete and to bring balance to your emotional life. I am also certified in psychoanalysis and trained to listen deeply and help bring awareness to the hidden patterns that represent important parts of you waiting to be heard and cared for.
Attachment issues, developmental trauma, religious trauma, crisis trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, moodiness, unwanted habits, arrogance, blaming, being overly dismissive, avoidance, paranoia, over working, obsessive focus, artistic block, too much emotion, not enough emotion, religious abuse.
Hello! I’m Aaron and I am passionate about helping you find greater expansiveness, security and joy in your life. I use Somatic Experiencing to help trauma heal, fight/flight/freeze responses to complete and to bring balance to your emotional life. I am also certified in psychoanalysis and trained to listen deeply and help bring awareness to the hidden patterns that represent important parts of you waiting to be heard and cared for.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.