Depression Therapists in Mission, KS
Leah Swindle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66205
Waitlist for new clients
In my career I have worked with people with anxiety, depression, lifestyle changes, PTSD, intimate partner violence, ADHD/ADD and suicidal ideation.
Life is a challenge all on its own. When you add things like feeling depressed, anxious, or just struggling with life in general, it's tough. You want to find your way from here to the life you imagine: successful, people treat you well, you have healthy relationships and it doesn't take much energy just to exist. It can happen. When you're trying to sort it out yourself you can easily get stuck. With a little bit of guidance, we can work together to get you the skills you need to move to a healthier place. Call me and let's get started!
In my career I have worked with people with anxiety, depression, lifestyle changes, PTSD, intimate partner violence, ADHD/ADD and suicidal ideation.
Life is a challenge all on its own. When you add things like feeling depressed, anxious, or just struggling with life in general, it's tough. You want to find your way from here to the life you imagine: successful, people treat you well, you have healthy relationships and it doesn't take much energy just to exist. It can happen. When you're trying to sort it out yourself you can easily get stuck. With a little bit of guidance, we can work together to get you the skills you need to move to a healthier place. Call me and let's get started!
Do you dread the sound of your alarm clock every morning because you will have to face another day of feeling stressed, overwhelmed & defeated? Are you caught in an endless cycle of wanting to make positive change but seem to make choices that end in undesired results? Do you struggle with poor self-image, depression, anxiety, grief or need some help learning to cope with everyday chaos? Do you need a way to navigate through the maze we call life? We can navigate the maze together and the first step would be to give me a call at 620-314-5015, to schedule an appointment.
Do you dread the sound of your alarm clock every morning because you will have to face another day of feeling stressed, overwhelmed & defeated? Are you caught in an endless cycle of wanting to make positive change but seem to make choices that end in undesired results? Do you struggle with poor self-image, depression, anxiety, grief or need some help learning to cope with everyday chaos? Do you need a way to navigate through the maze we call life? We can navigate the maze together and the first step would be to give me a call at 620-314-5015, to schedule an appointment.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with depression & anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, life transitions, sexual health/issues, men's issues, and addiction.
Did you know that it’s ok, not to be ok? Before you can heal, change and transform yourself, you must accept where you are and what you feel right now. Being confronted with obstacles and stressors in life can be confusing and challenging, but you do not have to tackle them alone. If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken the first, and hardest step; reaching out for help. No matter what struggles you may be facing, always remember, the comeback is stronger than the setback. As a Licensed Psychotherapist, with an educational background in Behavioral Neuroscience & Clinical Psychology; I will help you better understand - YOU!
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with depression & anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, life transitions, sexual health/issues, men's issues, and addiction.
Did you know that it’s ok, not to be ok? Before you can heal, change and transform yourself, you must accept where you are and what you feel right now. Being confronted with obstacles and stressors in life can be confusing and challenging, but you do not have to tackle them alone. If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken the first, and hardest step; reaching out for help. No matter what struggles you may be facing, always remember, the comeback is stronger than the setback. As a Licensed Psychotherapist, with an educational background in Behavioral Neuroscience & Clinical Psychology; I will help you better understand - YOU!
Tamicka Monson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66202
I am glad you are here and taking time to invest in yourself. I specialize in working with people with a background of trauma, including sexual trauma and religious trauma. I have experience in working in areas of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and executive functioning, anxiety, depression, grief, posttraumatic stress disorder, racial and ethnic identity, women’s issues, and youth mental health. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming. As a Black woman, I enjoy helping other people of color heal from racialized trauma and realize they are enough.
I am glad you are here and taking time to invest in yourself. I specialize in working with people with a background of trauma, including sexual trauma and religious trauma. I have experience in working in areas of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and executive functioning, anxiety, depression, grief, posttraumatic stress disorder, racial and ethnic identity, women’s issues, and youth mental health. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming. As a Black woman, I enjoy helping other people of color heal from racialized trauma and realize they are enough.
Katie K Stilwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66205
Call today to see how I can help you overcome your depression and anxiety.
You're disappointed with your life, but you don’t know how to change things. You’re unsettled in your job, your relationship, or the way life is happening around you. Your career path has stalled, and you blame yourself for not setting professional boundaries. The relationship you’re in is low on connection and mismatched on priorities. Life must go on, but you feel stuck in the daily grind, high in stress and low in satisfaction. Feelings of guilt and shame weigh heavily on you, and you wonder if you’re the problem. An enormous sense of dread is ever present in your daily life, and you wish you could get rid of it.
Call today to see how I can help you overcome your depression and anxiety.
You're disappointed with your life, but you don’t know how to change things. You’re unsettled in your job, your relationship, or the way life is happening around you. Your career path has stalled, and you blame yourself for not setting professional boundaries. The relationship you’re in is low on connection and mismatched on priorities. Life must go on, but you feel stuck in the daily grind, high in stress and low in satisfaction. Feelings of guilt and shame weigh heavily on you, and you wonder if you’re the problem. An enormous sense of dread is ever present in your daily life, and you wish you could get rid of it.
Cynthia Kohler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri who has 10 years of experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults who struggle with the day to day life stressors. Cynthia completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University. She believes that building a strong therapeutic relationship to help you work through issues like stress management, depression, anxiety, relationships, and many more will optimize how to get your life on the track you desire.
Cynthia Kohler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri who has 10 years of experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults who struggle with the day to day life stressors. Cynthia completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University. She believes that building a strong therapeutic relationship to help you work through issues like stress management, depression, anxiety, relationships, and many more will optimize how to get your life on the track you desire.
Shannon Conover
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66201
I specialize in the areas of Grief and Loss, Depression/Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Life Cycle Transitions, Aging and Aging Relatives, and Personal Growth.
There is no problem too big or too small to address. My main goal as a therapist is to meet the client where they are at and create a safe environment for growing, feeling heard, and learning. Coming from a non judgmental and supportive stance I serve individuals of all backgrounds.
I specialize in the areas of Grief and Loss, Depression/Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Life Cycle Transitions, Aging and Aging Relatives, and Personal Growth.
There is no problem too big or too small to address. My main goal as a therapist is to meet the client where they are at and create a safe environment for growing, feeling heard, and learning. Coming from a non judgmental and supportive stance I serve individuals of all backgrounds.
With individuals this often means working on issues with depression, anxiety, anger issues or PTSD.
I believe that there are times in our lives when we need someone to help us navigate through painful and confusing situations we all encounter in life. Many times root causes can be found in both our past, as well as present circumstances. As a Christian counselor, I incorporate faith in the healing process. I believe that God can bring lasting change where human effort alone oftentimes fails. Also, having a strong alliance with someone who can empathize with our situation provides the necessary support needed to carry out lasting change. It is my desire to help you get unstuck, and assist you on your journey of emotional healing
With individuals this often means working on issues with depression, anxiety, anger issues or PTSD.
I believe that there are times in our lives when we need someone to help us navigate through painful and confusing situations we all encounter in life. Many times root causes can be found in both our past, as well as present circumstances. As a Christian counselor, I incorporate faith in the healing process. I believe that God can bring lasting change where human effort alone oftentimes fails. Also, having a strong alliance with someone who can empathize with our situation provides the necessary support needed to carry out lasting change. It is my desire to help you get unstuck, and assist you on your journey of emotional healing
If you are struggling right now, I am so glad you are here. I have 23 years experience working with clients and their families dealing with a variety of issues that are creating difficulty in their lives and relationships. It's my hope to create a safe space for you to work toward change and heal. I have extensive training with kids, teens and their families impacted by trauma, school difficulties, anxiety, depression, and social skills. I greatly enjoy working with parents who want to learn supportive parenting strategies, women who hope for balance and calm in their lives and teens working though challenges with family and peers.
If you are struggling right now, I am so glad you are here. I have 23 years experience working with clients and their families dealing with a variety of issues that are creating difficulty in their lives and relationships. It's my hope to create a safe space for you to work toward change and heal. I have extensive training with kids, teens and their families impacted by trauma, school difficulties, anxiety, depression, and social skills. I greatly enjoy working with parents who want to learn supportive parenting strategies, women who hope for balance and calm in their lives and teens working though challenges with family and peers.
Sally L. Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Mission, KS 66202 (Online Only)
My practice focuses on adults working through anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions and grief.
Perhaps with today’s latest challenges you feel out of balance, stuck in some places, and in need of a fresh approach that honors your strengths and personal values. My clients know who they are and are motivated towards continued growth. Many are beginning to struggle with loss as they, their friends, and their family age. Some have never learned to cope. Some manage using chemicals but now recognize that these strategies are unsustainable.
My practice focuses on adults working through anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions and grief.
Perhaps with today’s latest challenges you feel out of balance, stuck in some places, and in need of a fresh approach that honors your strengths and personal values. My clients know who they are and are motivated towards continued growth. Many are beginning to struggle with loss as they, their friends, and their family age. Some have never learned to cope. Some manage using chemicals but now recognize that these strategies are unsustainable.
Hello and welcome, I have immediate openings. I know you are looking at my profile to see if there’s a connection, a common thread, an inkling, or any other sign that I would be the right therapist to help you find a path to feeling better and improve your current life stressors. I can share with you that as a therapist, I recognize each of my clients has their own unique set of concerns, whether it be eating disorders, trauma, anxiety or depression, that have interfered with their ability to have a happy, fulfilling, and healthy life.
Hello and welcome, I have immediate openings. I know you are looking at my profile to see if there’s a connection, a common thread, an inkling, or any other sign that I would be the right therapist to help you find a path to feeling better and improve your current life stressors. I can share with you that as a therapist, I recognize each of my clients has their own unique set of concerns, whether it be eating disorders, trauma, anxiety or depression, that have interfered with their ability to have a happy, fulfilling, and healthy life.
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My clients are sensitive, smart, and creative, but may find these strengths difficult to access and manage. As a result you may feel disconnected, anxious, and depressed. You may self medicate with alcohol, drugs, or food. I help people reconnect with themselves and use their strengths to build the lives they want and deserve.
My clients are sensitive, smart, and creative, but may find these strengths difficult to access and manage. As a result you may feel disconnected, anxious, and depressed. You may self medicate with alcohol, drugs, or food. I help people reconnect with themselves and use their strengths to build the lives they want and deserve.
I’m Julie. I'm a licensed clinical social worker and a registered play therapist. I thoroughly enjoy working with all ages and have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse populations and cultures encountering a variety of mental and behavioral health struggles. I work a lot with anxiety, depression, and trauma and also have a passion for working with ADHD youth, as well as youth struggling with selective mutism. I am passionate about empowering and supporting those that I work with to help them succeed and overcome obstacles.
I’m Julie. I'm a licensed clinical social worker and a registered play therapist. I thoroughly enjoy working with all ages and have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse populations and cultures encountering a variety of mental and behavioral health struggles. I work a lot with anxiety, depression, and trauma and also have a passion for working with ADHD youth, as well as youth struggling with selective mutism. I am passionate about empowering and supporting those that I work with to help them succeed and overcome obstacles.
Hi, my name is Jacee Unruh and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Kansas. I strive to create a safe, affirming, and empowering space where my clients can feel genuinely heard and seen. My goal is to partner with you to explore thought patterns and behaviors that may be holding you back, process and understand your emotions, and recognize the strengths you already possess. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce, and the social issues that arise during the teenage years.
Hi, my name is Jacee Unruh and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Kansas. I strive to create a safe, affirming, and empowering space where my clients can feel genuinely heard and seen. My goal is to partner with you to explore thought patterns and behaviors that may be holding you back, process and understand your emotions, and recognize the strengths you already possess. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, divorce, and the social issues that arise during the teenage years.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help with heightened emotional sensitivity, quick and intense emotional reactions, and chronic problems with depression, anxiety, and anger. The program offers individual therapy, group therapy and crisis intervention calls. Our center also offers online tools for learning DBT skills and providing you the support you need to become the person you were meant to be.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help with heightened emotional sensitivity, quick and intense emotional reactions, and chronic problems with depression, anxiety, and anger. The program offers individual therapy, group therapy and crisis intervention calls. Our center also offers online tools for learning DBT skills and providing you the support you need to become the person you were meant to be.
Jill Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, CAAPT, RPT-S™, CAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66202
I specialize in treating depression, eating disorders, trauma/PTSD, autism, grief (including loss of a pet), and child/adolescent issues.
I will be out of the office 10/15-10/20/24. Please expect a delay in me getting back to you. Hi! My name is Jill and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri, a licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW) in Kansas, and a registered play therapist supervisor (RPT-S). I am also a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), an EMDR certified therapist, and a Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapist (CAAPT). I am passionate about helping individuals meet their goals and enhance their well-being. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also provide play therapy supervision.
I specialize in treating depression, eating disorders, trauma/PTSD, autism, grief (including loss of a pet), and child/adolescent issues.
I will be out of the office 10/15-10/20/24. Please expect a delay in me getting back to you. Hi! My name is Jill and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri, a licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW) in Kansas, and a registered play therapist supervisor (RPT-S). I am also a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), an EMDR certified therapist, and a Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapist (CAAPT). I am passionate about helping individuals meet their goals and enhance their well-being. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also provide play therapy supervision.
Sheena Kirkendoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC , CRAADC, SAP, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66202
My specialties include anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar mood disorder, complex trauma, substance use disorder, military, and first responders.
Therapy is a powerful form of treatment that can be used to make personal improvements while gaining awareness and creating change. I believe we are all working through struggles and obstacles in our lives. Sometimes a little guidance is needed to get to the place we want to be and work to achieve happiness. As a licensed therapist, I am here to not only listen but assist in creating change and making improvements in the lives of others. I strive to create a calm, safe atmosphere and use a non-judgmental, modern approach when providing services.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar mood disorder, complex trauma, substance use disorder, military, and first responders.
Therapy is a powerful form of treatment that can be used to make personal improvements while gaining awareness and creating change. I believe we are all working through struggles and obstacles in our lives. Sometimes a little guidance is needed to get to the place we want to be and work to achieve happiness. As a licensed therapist, I am here to not only listen but assist in creating change and making improvements in the lives of others. I strive to create a calm, safe atmosphere and use a non-judgmental, modern approach when providing services.
I bring the depth and breadth of fifty years of professional experience to people of all ages, life styles, and cultural and spiritual backgrounds. I work with individuals, couples or families creating a safe environment to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, release trauma and reduce both emotional and acute and chronic physical pain. I integrate holistic psychotherapy, neurobehavioral approaches, family systems, dream and imagery work and psychological type. Listening carefully to your needs, I will work with you, helping you acquire tools to life a more fully empowered and happy life.
I bring the depth and breadth of fifty years of professional experience to people of all ages, life styles, and cultural and spiritual backgrounds. I work with individuals, couples or families creating a safe environment to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, release trauma and reduce both emotional and acute and chronic physical pain. I integrate holistic psychotherapy, neurobehavioral approaches, family systems, dream and imagery work and psychological type. Listening carefully to your needs, I will work with you, helping you acquire tools to life a more fully empowered and happy life.
Wanda Easterwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66202
Whether you're dealing with relationships issues, anxiety and depression, or domestic violence, my experience and certification lends way to healing.
(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!
Whether you're dealing with relationships issues, anxiety and depression, or domestic violence, my experience and certification lends way to healing.
(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!
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.