Black and African American Therapists in Kansas

For those who've faced trauma or were left alone to grapple with complex emotions prematurely, the skills needed to cope with difficult experiences can feel out of reach. Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem can feel like an endless spiral as you battle between a you that feels capable and you that is knocked off your feet by overwhelming emotions. While in the past you may have been alone in the face of emotional distress you do not have to be alone now. I aim to create a space where you feel seen and heard as you become more comfortable with your emotions, find healing, and move from surviving to thriving.

Changing your life can be scary. And after you make the changes, it can be difficult to keep them in place. But know you are not alone in your journey towards feeling better. You can create your ideal life by practicing tools to calm anxiety, reduce stress, and deal with the pressure you may be feeling from everyday life.

Dr. Mark Glover is a Certified Addiction Sexual Therapist/Partner therapist who walks families and partners through their crises—trained and certified/licensed with EMDR and Sexual Addictions. He works in a trauma-based perspective with the whole family. His training in DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy), family systems, and solution-focused brief therapeutic methods offers a variety of effective skills. Treatment plans are offered and clients find struggle hope. Clients are guided to find new valuable insights about themselves and find healthy balanced success afterward.

My focus is to help you heal, help you empower yourself and become aware of your inner strengths. This is a neutral and safe space for you to re-connect with yourself and help you adjust to the ever-changing world around you. A.N.N. Counseling will be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

Welcome! Thank you for having the courage to seek a therapist! I work with individuals who have experienced mild to severe levels of trauma with a single diagnosis to comorbid diagnoses, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder , Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar 1 Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Borderline Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Attention Hyperactive Deficit Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc. Their needs are to be listened to, validated, and understood. They want to feel genuinely accepted. They want to live life to the fullest. Their goals are to receive the care needed to assist with improving quality of life.

I have worked to provide therapy and substance abuse counseling to families impacted by addiction and other co-occurring disorders.

Years of deep, heavy, or significant trauma? Feeling broken and unfixable? You are the person I want to work with! This trauma causes intrusive thoughts, memories, flashbacks, a short temper, reckless behavior, or a negative emotional state. We will do real work to understand why your behaviors and thoughts are the way they are, and we will find solutions and answers. I do not believe therapy should last years and my sessions reflect this.

I’m here to help you create the life you have been striving for! I believe in the empowerment and recovery of all individuals. I understand the vulnerability it takes to reach out for help and I commend you for taking that step today. I utilize a positive therapeutic approach to meet my clients where they are, build rapport and help you identify goals to improve your quality of life. Whether you are experiencing increased feelings of sadness, worry, stress with work, relationships or past trauma. I am here for you and would like to support you in Feeling Better!

Trying to keep it together can be exhausting when you feel your life is falling apart. You’re likely feeling overwhelmed, questioning everything, and maybe not recognizing the person you’ve become. You’re trying your best but stressed, showing up to places nervous, exhausted, and uncertain of what to do next. Together, we will figure out the root of what’s going on, discover your innate strengths, find your authentic voice, and develop coping skills so you can reconnect with yourself and those you care about.

Are disruptive and unwanted thoughts invading your mind? Does guilt and shame keep you isolated and lonely? Are you constantly and easily agitated or irritable without understanding why? Is hostility and self-sabotage ruining your relationships? Do you feel the incessant need to brace and protect yourself against things and people posing a threat to you in some way? I offer services that address all sorts of issues, distresses and disorders, focusing on trauma processing and recovery as a treatment approach, targeting precipitating events, memories, and triggers impacting our thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

Do you sometimes feel things are overwhelming or too much has happened, so it’s hard visualizing things getting better? Do you sometimes find yourself turning to unhealthy coping skills to help fill voids which only seems to bring about a temporary release, emptiness or more stress? Some things we can not control which can cause tension in our lives, however, I feel we can learn to better manage how we respond and react to situations. I believe in order for true healing to begin, we must first be willing to be open and honest with ourselves. Within all of us lies hope, strength, the need for connection, and being understood.

I am a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience working with individuals from various backgrounds and in various settings, including schools, long-term care, acute inpatient geriatric psychiatric care, middle-aged adults, and adolescents.

(I'M ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS) Your world is falling apart and you wonder if anyone cares. Your best efforts are failing and all appears hopeless. Or maybe it's that your relationship has become more toxic and you're asking yourself, "Can this relationship be saved"? Maybe you've been suffering in silence and you're at your wits end. Or perhaps your love for that special someone has blossomed and you're ready take the plunge but you just don't know if it's the right thing to do. A non-judgemental listening ear is what most of us long for especially if life hasn't been so kind to us. No matter what your situation is, don't give up!

Surviving the everyday grind of life can be difficult. Difficulties come in different forms and impacts individuals and families differently. These difficulties that we face causes us to be focused on surviving from day to day and never learning to live and embrace life. If this sounds familiar than I can help you. I believe that through empowerment, accountability training, self advocacy, and strengthen hope we can all learn to live more enjoyable lives. If you feel that you can benefit from mental health, behavioral health, life coaching, and or emotional wellness services you have come to the right place.

Are you feeling stuck, at a loss or not sure what direction you want your life to go in? I believe that we can change our lives and feel better if we’re willing to do some things differently. I know that change can be hard. I also know that the first step towards making changes is also the most difficult. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative approach to help folks make positive changes and navigate life transitions. I also help folks create an action plan to help map out steps to create positive life changes.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Infant Massage Instructor. I have enjoyed serving individuals and families from all walks of life, in the Kansas City area and beyond, since 2006. I believe in the strength and adaptability of the human heart and I understand that building a trusting therapeutic alliance often leads to healing and a positive outlook in other facets of life.

When emotional pain interrupt's your life it can be both paralyzing and debilitating affecting your daily life and routine. When this happen's it can feel as if your whole world has came to an screeching halt, and that is because it has. You may be experiencing thoughts dominated by loss coupled with poor concentration, tearful spells, and confusion about your future. Maybe you're feeling depressed or discouraged by a variety of life's interruption's. Whatever kind of pain and emotional discomfort that you are feeling, I care and I want to help you heal and move forward.

Are you tired of life struggles? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try it’s never enough? You’ve tried to talk to family and friends but they just don’t understand...You feel alone in your pain and struggles. My life experiences and circumstances has led me to feeling the same way at some point in my life. Please allow me to walk along side you and provide you with a safe nonjudgmental space to explore those feelings.

We are here to help! We are a group of professionals who approach therapy with compassion and understanding, providing a partnership with you in a safe, caring and supportive place to explore life's difficulties, and learn how to balance any challenge, and improve your relationships. We use an individualized, integrated approach to therapy, promoting wellness in all areas of your life: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual. We work with children, teens, young adults, millennials, families, couples and partners. We also have counseling interns to provide an affordable options for your mental healthcare.