Therapists in Jefferson County, KS
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Cori Pursell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212 (Online Only)
My therapy sessions are a sanctuary for navigating LGBTQIA issues, healing from attachment wounding and domestic violence.
Immediate openings are available by telehealth. Are you a woman at a crossroad or navigating life's transitions? Whether you are embracing new beginnings, facing personal challenges or seeking to heal from past traumas, your journey to healing begins here. Imagine having a compassionate ally by your side, someone who has dedicated 18 years to helping women like you find their strength and peace amid life storms.
My therapy sessions are a sanctuary for navigating LGBTQIA issues, healing from attachment wounding and domestic violence.
Immediate openings are available by telehealth. Are you a woman at a crossroad or navigating life's transitions? Whether you are embracing new beginnings, facing personal challenges or seeking to heal from past traumas, your journey to healing begins here. Imagine having a compassionate ally by your side, someone who has dedicated 18 years to helping women like you find their strength and peace amid life storms.
Joanna Ramirez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
I bring over eleven years of dedicated experience in the medical field, offering a compassionate and insightful perspective for those navigating medical challenges or working in healthcare. My expertise includes working with individuals aged 12 and up and specializing in couple and family counseling. I support a range of concerns from anxiety and depression to body positivity. My passion extends to grief, premarital counseling, teen issues, and exploring identity (LGBTQIA+, cultural, spiritual). I’m also skilled in supporting chronic illness, aiming to be a caring, open, and knowledgeable guide on your journey.
I bring over eleven years of dedicated experience in the medical field, offering a compassionate and insightful perspective for those navigating medical challenges or working in healthcare. My expertise includes working with individuals aged 12 and up and specializing in couple and family counseling. I support a range of concerns from anxiety and depression to body positivity. My passion extends to grief, premarital counseling, teen issues, and exploring identity (LGBTQIA+, cultural, spiritual). I’m also skilled in supporting chronic illness, aiming to be a caring, open, and knowledgeable guide on your journey.
Keyonna L Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Leavenworth, KS 66048 (Online Only)
I offer a safe and inclusive environment for all clients to include minority, LGBTQA, and women clients.
It is my belief that seeking help is the first indication that you are motivated and ready to make changes in your life. My purpose here is to partner with you, while empowering you, as you move through the process of change. I will help you learn to think about and address your problems in a healthier manner. Sometimes it takes the help of a mental health professional to help you take an objective look at your circumstances and empower you so that you can take the first step necessary to make those changes.
I offer a safe and inclusive environment for all clients to include minority, LGBTQA, and women clients.
It is my belief that seeking help is the first indication that you are motivated and ready to make changes in your life. My purpose here is to partner with you, while empowering you, as you move through the process of change. I will help you learn to think about and address your problems in a healthier manner. Sometimes it takes the help of a mental health professional to help you take an objective look at your circumstances and empower you so that you can take the first step necessary to make those changes.
Baobab Therapy and Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
Waitlist for new clients
Almost all of us have had adverse experiences or trauma in our lives that shape how we live and interact with others. Regardless of your trauma or experiences, we will help guide you through healing. We will not pretend to know more about your life than you, judge you for who you are or determine what healing means for you. Although your reasons for seeking therapy are serious, our goal is for you to feel comfortable and at ease during sessions. We believe passionately that everyone deserves healing. We are LGBTQIA+ affirmative and actively anti-racist therapists. Our entire office is focused on creating a safe space.
Almost all of us have had adverse experiences or trauma in our lives that shape how we live and interact with others. Regardless of your trauma or experiences, we will help guide you through healing. We will not pretend to know more about your life than you, judge you for who you are or determine what healing means for you. Although your reasons for seeking therapy are serious, our goal is for you to feel comfortable and at ease during sessions. We believe passionately that everyone deserves healing. We are LGBTQIA+ affirmative and actively anti-racist therapists. Our entire office is focused on creating a safe space.
Tausha Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC, SQP, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66204 (Online Only)
I'm currently taking new clients who live in Missouri, Kansas, or Iowa. I take pride in providing confidential counseling sessions which are tailored to the individual needs of each client online from the comfort of your own home or office.
I'm currently taking new clients who live in Missouri, Kansas, or Iowa. I take pride in providing confidential counseling sessions which are tailored to the individual needs of each client online from the comfort of your own home or office.
Danielle Melton
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC, AF-EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Prairie Village, KS 66207 (Online Only)
I strive to provide a safe place for women to heal in the context of a caring, trusting therapeutic relationship. I work with all women, including those struggling with the effects of motor vehicle accident, sexual assault, social rejection, attachment injuries, family of origin injuries, medical trauma, disturbing memories, phobias and more. I treat anxiety and depression. In addition, I enjoy working with young adult women navigating stress, relationships, and boundaries. I regularly work with other helping professionals, such as counselors, nurses, and teachers, navigating their own trauma histories.
I strive to provide a safe place for women to heal in the context of a caring, trusting therapeutic relationship. I work with all women, including those struggling with the effects of motor vehicle accident, sexual assault, social rejection, attachment injuries, family of origin injuries, medical trauma, disturbing memories, phobias and more. I treat anxiety and depression. In addition, I enjoy working with young adult women navigating stress, relationships, and boundaries. I regularly work with other helping professionals, such as counselors, nurses, and teachers, navigating their own trauma histories.
Grace VanDusen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lenexa, KS 66215
Hi there, welcome to the first step towards healing! You made it. I am so thankful you are here! If you're struggling with the anxieties of life, feel debilitated by depression, grief or loss of any kind, I am here for you. If you find yourself in a life transition, in a tough place in a relationship or just need someone to talk to, I am here for you. I would feel honored to sit together in life's darkest moments while also celebrating the wins as they come along. You don't have to carry these things alone, lets talk! Looking forward to meeting you, dear friend.
Hi there, welcome to the first step towards healing! You made it. I am so thankful you are here! If you're struggling with the anxieties of life, feel debilitated by depression, grief or loss of any kind, I am here for you. If you find yourself in a life transition, in a tough place in a relationship or just need someone to talk to, I am here for you. I would feel honored to sit together in life's darkest moments while also celebrating the wins as they come along. You don't have to carry these things alone, lets talk! Looking forward to meeting you, dear friend.
Whitnee Daffron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lawrence, KS 66044
As a fellow human in progress, I believe our greatest resource is relationship and the ability to connect with one another. It is often in the messiness of relationships we’re hurt, but it is also in relationships that we find healing.
As a fellow human in progress, I believe our greatest resource is relationship and the ability to connect with one another. It is often in the messiness of relationships we’re hurt, but it is also in relationships that we find healing.
I have dedicated my practice to helping my community's children, adolescents, adults, and families live the best lives possible. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families in many different capacities. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood changes, parenting, or other life challenges, come see me. Together, we will come up with strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your struggles.
I have dedicated my practice to helping my community's children, adolescents, adults, and families live the best lives possible. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families in many different capacities. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood changes, parenting, or other life challenges, come see me. Together, we will come up with strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your struggles.
Aletheia Therapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC, CFLE
Verified Verified
Manhattan, KS 66502
Trauma is common and over half of all people will have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. It does not have to continue to disrupt life. My mission is to help people find their power again and move past their trauma so they can live their best life in accordance with their values and goals and fully live and enjoy their lives. I use trauma informed care first and foremost along with a blend of other modalities in order to help clients find their own strength in managing their symptoms, learning self-compassion, and regaining their internal locus of control.
Trauma is common and over half of all people will have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. It does not have to continue to disrupt life. My mission is to help people find their power again and move past their trauma so they can live their best life in accordance with their values and goals and fully live and enjoy their lives. I use trauma informed care first and foremost along with a blend of other modalities in order to help clients find their own strength in managing their symptoms, learning self-compassion, and regaining their internal locus of control.
Anna Carroll
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66212
Sometimes we don't feel connected to ourselves. Our excitement and motivation in life is just gone. Depression, anxiety, and all the "what ifs" set in which become overwhelming. How do I get out of this rut? What can I do to feel better with myself and move forward in life? Why can't I be like others around me? These are hard questions and can feel intense. It can feel overwhelming to do this alone, so I want to explore this with you. Let’s connect with your body and see where you are feeling lost or out of control. Let’s talk about being comfortable with yourself again.
Sometimes we don't feel connected to ourselves. Our excitement and motivation in life is just gone. Depression, anxiety, and all the "what ifs" set in which become overwhelming. How do I get out of this rut? What can I do to feel better with myself and move forward in life? Why can't I be like others around me? These are hard questions and can feel intense. It can feel overwhelming to do this alone, so I want to explore this with you. Let’s connect with your body and see where you are feeling lost or out of control. Let’s talk about being comfortable with yourself again.
A significant portion of my clients seek guidance from someone who understands the perspectives of spirituality and religion and how it connects to their individual experiences, challenges, frustrations, and interests. Whether you are already connected to a particular religion or spiritual path, navigating questions, obstacles, or past traumas stemming from your religious upbringing, or curious about beginning a spiritual practice, I can help. I offer a compassionate presence that helps you deepen your relationship with yourself and others, explore new ideas, challenge existing ones, and simply offer a non-judgmental listening ear.
A significant portion of my clients seek guidance from someone who understands the perspectives of spirituality and religion and how it connects to their individual experiences, challenges, frustrations, and interests. Whether you are already connected to a particular religion or spiritual path, navigating questions, obstacles, or past traumas stemming from your religious upbringing, or curious about beginning a spiritual practice, I can help. I offer a compassionate presence that helps you deepen your relationship with yourself and others, explore new ideas, challenge existing ones, and simply offer a non-judgmental listening ear.
Amber Zewert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lawrence, KS 66049
I am currently accepting new clients at the Lawrence office! I understand that everyone is struggling in some capacity to heal from past hurts, process life transitions, or learn how to feel confident about oneself. I enjoy working with teens, college-aged young adults, and adults. I have experience working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, self-harm, low-self esteem/confidence issues, and trauma. Want to learn more? Just send an email and one of our client care team members will reach out to you about scheduling a consultation with me!
I am currently accepting new clients at the Lawrence office! I understand that everyone is struggling in some capacity to heal from past hurts, process life transitions, or learn how to feel confident about oneself. I enjoy working with teens, college-aged young adults, and adults. I have experience working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, self-harm, low-self esteem/confidence issues, and trauma. Want to learn more? Just send an email and one of our client care team members will reach out to you about scheduling a consultation with me!
I understand that life is not always simple, and comes with many layers. I create the space to safely process, without judgement, and empower people to live the life that they are meant to live. I work with individuals and couples. I have experience working with trauma, healing from abusive relationships, depression, anxiety, and life transitions, as well as parinatel mood disorders. I also love working with couples in a variety of stages, from building foundations to start a healthy relationship, reconnecting, and healing from infidelity.
I understand that life is not always simple, and comes with many layers. I create the space to safely process, without judgement, and empower people to live the life that they are meant to live. I work with individuals and couples. I have experience working with trauma, healing from abusive relationships, depression, anxiety, and life transitions, as well as parinatel mood disorders. I also love working with couples in a variety of stages, from building foundations to start a healthy relationship, reconnecting, and healing from infidelity.
Existential Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT, LCAC, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66204
Sometimes in life, we feel stuck, we don't know where to go, or we just feel confused. Therapy is a great place to start when tackling big - or little - life questions! A good working relationship between a client and their therapist is extremely important; due to this, I feel rapport building is one of the key elements in beginning the therapeutic relationship. My passion lies in working with family dynamic changes, daily life struggles, crisis, victims of trauma, and depression/anxiety.
Sometimes in life, we feel stuck, we don't know where to go, or we just feel confused. Therapy is a great place to start when tackling big - or little - life questions! A good working relationship between a client and their therapist is extremely important; due to this, I feel rapport building is one of the key elements in beginning the therapeutic relationship. My passion lies in working with family dynamic changes, daily life struggles, crisis, victims of trauma, and depression/anxiety.
Katelyn Hersch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66207
I work with clients within the entertainment industry, have varying levels of trauma and emerging adults figuring out their place in the world. I incorporate a holistic approach to counseling and utilize the entire mind, body and spirit to promote lasting healing. I have a background in music which has given me a unique perspective into the challenges of physically, emotionally and mentally demanding careers. I enjoy working with individuals through their difficulties with personal relationships, systematic barriers, body image issues, and major life adjustments.
I work with clients within the entertainment industry, have varying levels of trauma and emerging adults figuring out their place in the world. I incorporate a holistic approach to counseling and utilize the entire mind, body and spirit to promote lasting healing. I have a background in music which has given me a unique perspective into the challenges of physically, emotionally and mentally demanding careers. I enjoy working with individuals through their difficulties with personal relationships, systematic barriers, body image issues, and major life adjustments.
Lori Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LMSW, CSW-I
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
As a mental health professional, I am here to walk with you into the unknown, to listen to your experiences, life changes, tragedies and joys and to listen without judgement. Whether you feel stuck from trauma, anger, navigating career changes, life stage changes, grief or relationship matters I will work with you to find recovery utilizing your strengths and support system. I believe in a fully holistic view of identifying mental health issues that may cause or compound physical ailments and work to release emotions that may cause pain.
As a mental health professional, I am here to walk with you into the unknown, to listen to your experiences, life changes, tragedies and joys and to listen without judgement. Whether you feel stuck from trauma, anger, navigating career changes, life stage changes, grief or relationship matters I will work with you to find recovery utilizing your strengths and support system. I believe in a fully holistic view of identifying mental health issues that may cause or compound physical ailments and work to release emotions that may cause pain.
Ivette M Arango
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, CRAADC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212
I am accepting new clients. I have weekday appointments available, with the last appointment beginning at 4:00 pm at this time. I help clients heal their wounds and transform their lives for the better. After 27 years of experience, I can say with great confidence that you are not alone in your challenges, and that you don't have to carry your burden by yourself. With patience and persistence, my clients cultivate greater confidence and self-esteem, richer relationships with their significant others and children, more emotional balance and health. I have a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Houston.
I am accepting new clients. I have weekday appointments available, with the last appointment beginning at 4:00 pm at this time. I help clients heal their wounds and transform their lives for the better. After 27 years of experience, I can say with great confidence that you are not alone in your challenges, and that you don't have to carry your burden by yourself. With patience and persistence, my clients cultivate greater confidence and self-esteem, richer relationships with their significant others and children, more emotional balance and health. I have a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Houston.
Practicing in mental health for 41 years; hospitals, group homes, community mental health and private practice. Worked with all populations, with every kind of problem and type of mental disorder. Recent focus on ages23-75, with trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, and relationships, incorporating mindfulness, relaxation and anger management and doing thorough, ongoing assessments. Clients who use substances are asked to abstain while in therapy. Changing the brain requires that. Regular attendance is necessary. Positive skills come with practice and consistency. To maintain the progress, there are avenues for contact during the week.
Practicing in mental health for 41 years; hospitals, group homes, community mental health and private practice. Worked with all populations, with every kind of problem and type of mental disorder. Recent focus on ages23-75, with trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, and relationships, incorporating mindfulness, relaxation and anger management and doing thorough, ongoing assessments. Clients who use substances are asked to abstain while in therapy. Changing the brain requires that. Regular attendance is necessary. Positive skills come with practice and consistency. To maintain the progress, there are avenues for contact during the week.
As a Licensed Psychologist with a doctoral degree from KU, I have worked in a variety of mental health settings for 22 years. Before my PHD, I received a Masters of Nursing degree at KU and worked as a nurse practitioner. Using behavioral, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapies, I try to quickly identify your issues. Together, we can decide the issues you want to work on and set goals. In a relaxing and calming office, I try to provide an understanding and non-judgmental environment.
As a Licensed Psychologist with a doctoral degree from KU, I have worked in a variety of mental health settings for 22 years. Before my PHD, I received a Masters of Nursing degree at KU and worked as a nurse practitioner. Using behavioral, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapies, I try to quickly identify your issues. Together, we can decide the issues you want to work on and set goals. In a relaxing and calming office, I try to provide an understanding and non-judgmental environment.
LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.