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I have a strong background in developmental and pre- or non-verbal trauma, early childhood intervention, attachment and adoption issues, and assisting families in navigating the emotional aspects of autism, ADHD, and other types of neurodiversity.
Is your child experiencing challenges understanding how they fit in the world, and managing their emotional responses? Or maybe your family has experienced some type of trauma or disruption that has been difficult to adjust to. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, developmental and behavior challenges can all leave parents feeling confused, profoundly isolated, and wondering how to get back to a place of peace. You are not alone, and neither is your child! I am here to provide support for your family as we navigate this path together. We can find the peace that is missing in the puzzle, and return you and your family to a place of hope.
I have a strong background in developmental and pre- or non-verbal trauma, early childhood intervention, attachment and adoption issues, and assisting families in navigating the emotional aspects of autism, ADHD, and other types of neurodiversity.
Is your child experiencing challenges understanding how they fit in the world, and managing their emotional responses? Or maybe your family has experienced some type of trauma or disruption that has been difficult to adjust to. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, developmental and behavior challenges can all leave parents feeling confused, profoundly isolated, and wondering how to get back to a place of peace. You are not alone, and neither is your child! I am here to provide support for your family as we navigate this path together. We can find the peace that is missing in the puzzle, and return you and your family to a place of hope.
I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in mental health and counseling settings. I am passionate about providing a therapeutic environment that is engaging, validating and focused on positive change. I utilize a variety of approaches to help individuals and families cope with challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, adoption and attachment, ADHD, autism, loss and grief, trauma, school challenges and behavioral issues.
I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in mental health and counseling settings. I am passionate about providing a therapeutic environment that is engaging, validating and focused on positive change. I utilize a variety of approaches to help individuals and families cope with challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, adoption and attachment, ADHD, autism, loss and grief, trauma, school challenges and behavioral issues.
We are accepting new clients! If you or your child are suffering from mental health symptoms, Archway has several therapists available to assist you. Therapy can help individuals cope with their feelings, discover new solutions, and change behavior patterns that are causing distress. We believe every client is unique. Together you and your therapist will create a customized treatment plan that will help you to accomplish your goals. We look forward to helping you on your journey toward self-discovery!
We are accepting new clients! If you or your child are suffering from mental health symptoms, Archway has several therapists available to assist you. Therapy can help individuals cope with their feelings, discover new solutions, and change behavior patterns that are causing distress. We believe every client is unique. Together you and your therapist will create a customized treatment plan that will help you to accomplish your goals. We look forward to helping you on your journey toward self-discovery!
I'm passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults learn how to accept, love, and care for their true selves while navigating this ever-changing world. I aspire to create a warm, safe, and relaxing environment that promotes growth and healing.
I'm passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults learn how to accept, love, and care for their true selves while navigating this ever-changing world. I aspire to create a warm, safe, and relaxing environment that promotes growth and healing.
Life is a journey of various paths, some paths cause celebrations and other paths can take your breath away. Throughout each step important questions abound surrounding yourself or your family. I am honored to join with you on your journey; meet you where you are and support you where you desire to go. As I walk along side with you, we can work towards a deeper wholeness; your own unique journey of purpose.
Life is a journey of various paths, some paths cause celebrations and other paths can take your breath away. Throughout each step important questions abound surrounding yourself or your family. I am honored to join with you on your journey; meet you where you are and support you where you desire to go. As I walk along side with you, we can work towards a deeper wholeness; your own unique journey of purpose.
Life feels unpredictable at every turn. You’ve been fighting a mental battle while juggling countless challenges. That’s likely why you’re here. Many of my clients, just like you, find it exhausting to navigate the demands of daily life on their own. The constant struggle can leave you feeling unmotivated and disconnected. It's overwhelming, and sometimes, traditional "talk therapy" feels like an impossible task. Our emotions are sometimes just too deep and complex to articulate. But there is hope. I offer a unique path toward healing through Art Therapy and EMDR with the tools you need to navigate your emotions and experiences.
Life feels unpredictable at every turn. You’ve been fighting a mental battle while juggling countless challenges. That’s likely why you’re here. Many of my clients, just like you, find it exhausting to navigate the demands of daily life on their own. The constant struggle can leave you feeling unmotivated and disconnected. It's overwhelming, and sometimes, traditional "talk therapy" feels like an impossible task. Our emotions are sometimes just too deep and complex to articulate. But there is hope. I offer a unique path toward healing through Art Therapy and EMDR with the tools you need to navigate your emotions and experiences.
Charity Ann Clavey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Olathe, KS 66061 (Online Only)
I am licensed in the states of Missouri, Kansas, and Utah as a LSCSW, LCSW, and LCAC. I am trained in Trauma Informed Care, CBT trained, and thoroughly trained in Motivational Interviewing/Person Centered approaches to ensure that my clients are able to make progress with issues that are important to and for them. I use modern approaches to help individuals achieve goals and make personal improvements in their lives. My passion is to help you through difficult, accomplish your goals, and have the life you want. I ALSO focus on the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am licensed in the states of Missouri, Kansas, and Utah as a LSCSW, LCSW, and LCAC. I am trained in Trauma Informed Care, CBT trained, and thoroughly trained in Motivational Interviewing/Person Centered approaches to ensure that my clients are able to make progress with issues that are important to and for them. I use modern approaches to help individuals achieve goals and make personal improvements in their lives. My passion is to help you through difficult, accomplish your goals, and have the life you want. I ALSO focus on the LGBTQIA+ community.
Natalie Renee Spencer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olathe, KS 66061
I know you parents love your children with everything inside of you and it hurts to see them struggle. Are you and/or your child struggling with life transitions? Or maybe you are struggling to co-parent with your ex spouse. Sometimes teenagers are really struggling and need someone to talk to and navigate the challenges of growing up. Often parents need advice on how to talk to their children. Life brings on challenges and I am here to help!
I know you parents love your children with everything inside of you and it hurts to see them struggle. Are you and/or your child struggling with life transitions? Or maybe you are struggling to co-parent with your ex spouse. Sometimes teenagers are really struggling and need someone to talk to and navigate the challenges of growing up. Often parents need advice on how to talk to their children. Life brings on challenges and I am here to help!
You've taken the first step by taking time to seek out help! Are you or your family struggling with a life transition? Regularly arguing with your partner and can't break the negative cycles? Navigating a difficult parent/child relationship? Working on processing a trauma? Whether you are dealing with an individual issue or having issues with a personal relationship, I want to help you move towards living your best life! I would love the opportunity to meet you and see if we may be a good fit!
You've taken the first step by taking time to seek out help! Are you or your family struggling with a life transition? Regularly arguing with your partner and can't break the negative cycles? Navigating a difficult parent/child relationship? Working on processing a trauma? Whether you are dealing with an individual issue or having issues with a personal relationship, I want to help you move towards living your best life! I would love the opportunity to meet you and see if we may be a good fit!
Susan M. Schlag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCMFT-S, CEIM
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Shawnee Mission, KS 66226
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are wanting support in becoming your best self, enriching relationships or exploring how past experiences are impacting your own or your child's current well-being, therapy may be the helping hand you need. I offer over 17 years experience providing therapy in private practice and community mental health settings. I work from an attachment based and family systems approach to help individuals and families restore balance and improve relationships. I also utilize mindfulness and client centered techniques to empower my clients to reach their full potential.
Whether you are wanting support in becoming your best self, enriching relationships or exploring how past experiences are impacting your own or your child's current well-being, therapy may be the helping hand you need. I offer over 17 years experience providing therapy in private practice and community mental health settings. I work from an attachment based and family systems approach to help individuals and families restore balance and improve relationships. I also utilize mindfulness and client centered techniques to empower my clients to reach their full potential.
Do you ever wonder why your child engages in certain behaviors? All behavior has meaning and not knowing all the answers about your child can bring up a lot of different emotions. Mindful Guidance offers both individual and family therapy, as well as comprehensive ADHD assessments that are strengths-based and tailored specifically to the needs of your child and family. I recognize that growth takes time and can evoke strong emotions. As such, I work with you to foster a safe space to process situations, relationships, and events in your child's life to help set them up for success.
Do you ever wonder why your child engages in certain behaviors? All behavior has meaning and not knowing all the answers about your child can bring up a lot of different emotions. Mindful Guidance offers both individual and family therapy, as well as comprehensive ADHD assessments that are strengths-based and tailored specifically to the needs of your child and family. I recognize that growth takes time and can evoke strong emotions. As such, I work with you to foster a safe space to process situations, relationships, and events in your child's life to help set them up for success.
Life can feel overwhelming; many of us find ourselves juggling work, school, activities, meetings, appointments, household needs and so on. Especially when we're faced with a new stressor, or something traumatic, finding the right support can be even more stressful. As a board certified & registered clinical Art Therapist, I am specially trained to use art in a psychotherapeutic setting. I love working with kids, teens & young adults in my private practice as we navigate emotions such as anxiety and depression, growing our self-awareness, self-regulation & anything life has thrown at us, big or small.
Life can feel overwhelming; many of us find ourselves juggling work, school, activities, meetings, appointments, household needs and so on. Especially when we're faced with a new stressor, or something traumatic, finding the right support can be even more stressful. As a board certified & registered clinical Art Therapist, I am specially trained to use art in a psychotherapeutic setting. I love working with kids, teens & young adults in my private practice as we navigate emotions such as anxiety and depression, growing our self-awareness, self-regulation & anything life has thrown at us, big or small.
Emily Wheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Olathe, KS 66061
My ideal client is a person (any age) that feels like an outsider, has been told they’re “too much”, or is longing for connection and a place to fit in. Their parents or friends might wonder if they have Autism or ADHD, or they might get in trouble at home, work, or school. This client wants to know they’re not “crazy” or “different” and I want to help them harness these unique abilities to develop into their best and happiest self.
My ideal client is a person (any age) that feels like an outsider, has been told they’re “too much”, or is longing for connection and a place to fit in. Their parents or friends might wonder if they have Autism or ADHD, or they might get in trouble at home, work, or school. This client wants to know they’re not “crazy” or “different” and I want to help them harness these unique abilities to develop into their best and happiest self.
Is life harder for you than it needs to be? Have you tried unsuccessfully to overcome past hurts and losses? Does something seem to be stopping you from accomplishing all you want in life? Often, no matter how hard you try, it is difficult to overcome challenges on your own. Despite your best efforts, past disruptions can impact your current relationships and interfere with your spirituality as well. If you're looking for someone to help you increase the peace and joy in your life and reclaim the freedom and spontaneity that is rightfully yours I invite you to call me.
Is life harder for you than it needs to be? Have you tried unsuccessfully to overcome past hurts and losses? Does something seem to be stopping you from accomplishing all you want in life? Often, no matter how hard you try, it is difficult to overcome challenges on your own. Despite your best efforts, past disruptions can impact your current relationships and interfere with your spirituality as well. If you're looking for someone to help you increase the peace and joy in your life and reclaim the freedom and spontaneity that is rightfully yours I invite you to call me.
Change is hard. Life not working is harder. A million experiences have brought you to today...the good, the tragic and the unimaginably lovely. Within your experience is potential for success however you define it and no matter your origin, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, gender, race, IQ, body size, education. Being human means we want good in our lives but sometimes get lost along the way. I have built my practice around compassionately normalizing human struggle and helping people create lives they want using their commitment to change along with their values and strengths.
Change is hard. Life not working is harder. A million experiences have brought you to today...the good, the tragic and the unimaginably lovely. Within your experience is potential for success however you define it and no matter your origin, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, gender, race, IQ, body size, education. Being human means we want good in our lives but sometimes get lost along the way. I have built my practice around compassionately normalizing human struggle and helping people create lives they want using their commitment to change along with their values and strengths.
Life can be challenging, and the decision to get help is not always easy. My hope is to help you feel empowered, achieve harmonious, fulfilling relationships and overcome life's challenges or past trauma you may have experienced. I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship distress and life transitions. I am a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator to support premarital couples, and I'm formally trained in discernment counseling, a model designed for couples considering divorce.
Life can be challenging, and the decision to get help is not always easy. My hope is to help you feel empowered, achieve harmonious, fulfilling relationships and overcome life's challenges or past trauma you may have experienced. I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship distress and life transitions. I am a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator to support premarital couples, and I'm formally trained in discernment counseling, a model designed for couples considering divorce.
Rachel Donoho
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olathe, KS 66061
Not accepting new clients
At some point in our lives, we all feel stuck in a rut. We could all use help to change our habits, scripts and systems that have us feeling stuck. I have two decades of experience working with individuals and families as a school social worker, medical social worker, various non-profits and now in private practice. Let's work together to improve relationships and relieve the emotional distress of anxiety, depression, shame, and relational problems. Together we can develop a healthy perception of yourself, strengthen your relationships, and develop practical skills for coping with life.
At some point in our lives, we all feel stuck in a rut. We could all use help to change our habits, scripts and systems that have us feeling stuck. I have two decades of experience working with individuals and families as a school social worker, medical social worker, various non-profits and now in private practice. Let's work together to improve relationships and relieve the emotional distress of anxiety, depression, shame, and relational problems. Together we can develop a healthy perception of yourself, strengthen your relationships, and develop practical skills for coping with life.
Nancy Moses
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Eudora, KS 66025
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to my profile, I’m glad you are here. For 30 years, I have worked in non-profit sector of mental health. My focus has been working with individuals and families who have experienced substance use disorder (abuse or addiction). In the past 12 years, I have provided services to children, adults and families who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, and mental illness. Given my background, training and your courage, I think we can work together to achieve your goals. Whatever reasons bring you here please let me know if I can answer any curiosity or questions you might have about what I do. Thank-you
Welcome to my profile, I’m glad you are here. For 30 years, I have worked in non-profit sector of mental health. My focus has been working with individuals and families who have experienced substance use disorder (abuse or addiction). In the past 12 years, I have provided services to children, adults and families who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, and mental illness. Given my background, training and your courage, I think we can work together to achieve your goals. Whatever reasons bring you here please let me know if I can answer any curiosity or questions you might have about what I do. Thank-you
Online Therapists
In foster/ adoption work, I'm a TBRI Educator and Trainer from the TCU Institute for Child Development and work with families who have adopted locally and from over 25 countries.
Hello! I'm Vanessa, co-owner of Secure Counseling Clinics. I've lived in KC for 20 years with my husband, 4 children, 3 dogs, 3 cats, 1 bearded dragon, and a flock of backyard chickens! I'm a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in both MO and KS, Nationally Certified Counselor, National Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and clinical supervisor. My heart work is helping humans with complex trauma. Couples, as well as parents and their children, work with me to form secure attachments with each other. I help clients experiencing relationship difficulties and those who experience pain from circumstances/losses. Full bio on website!
In foster/ adoption work, I'm a TBRI Educator and Trainer from the TCU Institute for Child Development and work with families who have adopted locally and from over 25 countries.
Hello! I'm Vanessa, co-owner of Secure Counseling Clinics. I've lived in KC for 20 years with my husband, 4 children, 3 dogs, 3 cats, 1 bearded dragon, and a flock of backyard chickens! I'm a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in both MO and KS, Nationally Certified Counselor, National Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and clinical supervisor. My heart work is helping humans with complex trauma. Couples, as well as parents and their children, work with me to form secure attachments with each other. I help clients experiencing relationship difficulties and those who experience pain from circumstances/losses. Full bio on website!
Jessica Gunkel Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
My family is multiracial, formed partially through adoption.
Life is sometimes full of joy but can also be lonely and deeply painful. Your personal life may feel unbalanced or your relationships seem stuck. I think it is very courageous to seek health and healing from hurt, internal strife or relational trauma. Relationships cause tremendous pain but can also be the source of magnificent healing. Oftentimes a comfortable, inviting space where you can safely explore who you are at your core is just what you need to begin flourishing and thriving. That same space can be precisely the respite your relationships need.
My family is multiracial, formed partially through adoption.
Life is sometimes full of joy but can also be lonely and deeply painful. Your personal life may feel unbalanced or your relationships seem stuck. I think it is very courageous to seek health and healing from hurt, internal strife or relational trauma. Relationships cause tremendous pain but can also be the source of magnificent healing. Oftentimes a comfortable, inviting space where you can safely explore who you are at your core is just what you need to begin flourishing and thriving. That same space can be precisely the respite your relationships need.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.