Grief Therapists in Mission, KS
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Jeneb Coleman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66201 (Online Only)
My heart and passion has always been with helping others. I have knowledge in working with individuals, couples, and families facing life's challenges. I am skilled at assisting people with work stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and traumatic loss through accident or violence. Many types of stress can move silently but painfully through our lives, I have the knowledge to introduce healthy coping skills, reduction of anxiety, and conflict resolution. During these times knowing who we are, caring for ourselves and others is more important than ever. I'm here for those living the daily effects of trauma.
My heart and passion has always been with helping others. I have knowledge in working with individuals, couples, and families facing life's challenges. I am skilled at assisting people with work stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and traumatic loss through accident or violence. Many types of stress can move silently but painfully through our lives, I have the knowledge to introduce healthy coping skills, reduction of anxiety, and conflict resolution. During these times knowing who we are, caring for ourselves and others is more important than ever. I'm here for those living the daily effects of trauma.
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Erica Thomas Immenschuh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mission, KS 66205 (Online Only)
I am trained in Trauma Informed Care, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills, Grief and Loss, Strengths-Based, and Brief Solution Focused therapies.
The experiences which brought you here are important. Whatever is challenging you has an impact on you and those you care about. Your wellbeing is essential. I believe therapy is a form of self-care. It is a time for reflection, insight, and growth. Counseling also offers opportunities for healing, effective coping, balance, and clarity. My hope for you is that therapy leads to a greater sense of safety, stability, choice, and positive change.
I am trained in Trauma Informed Care, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills, Grief and Loss, Strengths-Based, and Brief Solution Focused therapies.
The experiences which brought you here are important. Whatever is challenging you has an impact on you and those you care about. Your wellbeing is essential. I believe therapy is a form of self-care. It is a time for reflection, insight, and growth. Counseling also offers opportunities for healing, effective coping, balance, and clarity. My hope for you is that therapy leads to a greater sense of safety, stability, choice, and positive change.
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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.
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Melissa Donaghy, LCMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSFT, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66202
Not accepting new clients
I feel called to come alongside individuals wounded by painful life experiences (abuse, trauma, attachment injury) as well as individuals navigating life transitions that most, if not all, of us walk through (adulthood, marriage, illness, divorce, death. etc). I consider the healing process to be both sacred and deeply personal, so I work very hard to honor and appreciate the need to "tailor" individual's needs, abilities, and treatment objectives to their healing journey.
I feel called to come alongside individuals wounded by painful life experiences (abuse, trauma, attachment injury) as well as individuals navigating life transitions that most, if not all, of us walk through (adulthood, marriage, illness, divorce, death. etc). I consider the healing process to be both sacred and deeply personal, so I work very hard to honor and appreciate the need to "tailor" individual's needs, abilities, and treatment objectives to their healing journey.
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For over fifteen years, I have worked with diverse populations including: children, adults, individuals & families addressing various mental health conditions, grief, loss, low self-image, major life events & transitions.
Do you feel stressed, worried or anxious? Maybe angry, frustrated, overwhelmed or exhausted? Perhaps you feel desperate for change and believe life can be better, but are not sure how. It can be painful to cope with all these emotions, especially when you feel alone. Asking for help can be scary, but the benefit of receiving support is invaluable. It takes courage to seek change and to ask for help and you’ve already started taking steps on this path. You’ve said “enough is enough”. You started looking for help on this website. You found this profile page and you can take another step to schedule a free consultation appointment.
For over fifteen years, I have worked with diverse populations including: children, adults, individuals & families addressing various mental health conditions, grief, loss, low self-image, major life events & transitions.
Do you feel stressed, worried or anxious? Maybe angry, frustrated, overwhelmed or exhausted? Perhaps you feel desperate for change and believe life can be better, but are not sure how. It can be painful to cope with all these emotions, especially when you feel alone. Asking for help can be scary, but the benefit of receiving support is invaluable. It takes courage to seek change and to ask for help and you’ve already started taking steps on this path. You’ve said “enough is enough”. You started looking for help on this website. You found this profile page and you can take another step to schedule a free consultation appointment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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 supervision for social workers (LMSWs) in Kansas and play therapy supervision towards the RPT credential.
I specialize in treating depression, eating disorders, trauma/PTSD, autism, grief (including loss of a pet), and child/adolescent issues.
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 supervision for social workers (LMSWs) in Kansas and play therapy supervision towards the RPT credential.
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Jerald Payne, LSCSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66202
I work with individuals, couples and families on such issues as relationship issues, problem solving, conflict resolution, communication enhancement, anger management, drug/alcohol abuse and addiction. Many clients present with depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, childhood disorders such as conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, etc. I work with adults and couples on relationship/marital issues, domestic violence, etc. I work with clients who have experienced abuse, both sexual and physical. I assist parents with parent-child relational issues and behavior modification skill development. I also assist clients with anxiety disorders, grief/loss issues and struggles with adjusting to life circumstances.
I work with individuals, couples and families on such issues as relationship issues, problem solving, conflict resolution, communication enhancement, anger management, drug/alcohol abuse and addiction. Many clients present with depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, childhood disorders such as conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, etc. I work with adults and couples on relationship/marital issues, domestic violence, etc. I work with clients who have experienced abuse, both sexual and physical. I assist parents with parent-child relational issues and behavior modification skill development. I also assist clients with anxiety disorders, grief/loss issues and struggles with adjusting to life circumstances.
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I have a passion for learning, growing, and adapting through difficult times. I aim to challenge my clients and push you just enough outside your comfort zone to elicit growth and sustainable change. My client population ranges from teens into late adulthood and focuses on chronic stress, depression, grief and loss, acute and complex trauma, and life transitions. Most of my clients are experiencing relationship issues and transitions, career struggles, or just general overwhelm juggling all the things that life throws at us.
I have a passion for learning, growing, and adapting through difficult times. I aim to challenge my clients and push you just enough outside your comfort zone to elicit growth and sustainable change. My client population ranges from teens into late adulthood and focuses on chronic stress, depression, grief and loss, acute and complex trauma, and life transitions. Most of my clients are experiencing relationship issues and transitions, career struggles, or just general overwhelm juggling all the things that life throws at us.
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Grace Meikenhous
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66201
Accepting NEW Clients - We all experience challenging seasons in life and need someone to help us make sense of our circumstances. We all go through transitions and loss. Sometimes unexpectedly, our life changes, or we've been struggling with something for too long in isolation, and you've been afraid to ask for help. I gently invite you, when you are ready, to contact me so I may help you heal. When we heal ourselves, we begin to attract other healthy people into our lives.
Accepting NEW Clients - We all experience challenging seasons in life and need someone to help us make sense of our circumstances. We all go through transitions and loss. Sometimes unexpectedly, our life changes, or we've been struggling with something for too long in isolation, and you've been afraid to ask for help. I gently invite you, when you are ready, to contact me so I may help you heal. When we heal ourselves, we begin to attract other healthy people into our lives.
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Elena Weaver
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66201
When I was reaching out for counseling for the first time, I felt so stuck and helpless. There were so many things to consider and I was worried about finding the right fit for my needs as well as finding someone who I could truly trust and resonate with. As you are searching for a counselor to help you explore your inner world, I hope that I may be able to help. With empathy and safety as top priorities, we can begin to untangle stories, process grief, relieve anxiety or depression, or address trauma. Maybe just one of those things, maybe all of those things, or maybe more! You deserve peace and rest.
When I was reaching out for counseling for the first time, I felt so stuck and helpless. There were so many things to consider and I was worried about finding the right fit for my needs as well as finding someone who I could truly trust and resonate with. As you are searching for a counselor to help you explore your inner world, I hope that I may be able to help. With empathy and safety as top priorities, we can begin to untangle stories, process grief, relieve anxiety or depression, or address trauma. Maybe just one of those things, maybe all of those things, or maybe more! You deserve peace and rest.
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Shannon Conover
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66201
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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I have experience working with trauma survivors, specifically survivors of sexual trauma, as well as supporting clients through grief and loss, and difficult life transitions.
I truly believe we are all capable of emotional well-being, and inherently possess the skills and tools needed to thrive. However, sometimes trauma, life stressors or transitions, or the weight of emotional challenges can make it difficult to find or recall those tools and skills. I practice therapy from a person-centered approach, which means that I believe you are the expert on yourself, and my role is to partner with you as we work to rediscover those skills and strengths that may feel as though they have been lost. We are not meant to be "fixed", we simply sometimes need support in finding our way back to ourselves.
I have experience working with trauma survivors, specifically survivors of sexual trauma, as well as supporting clients through grief and loss, and difficult life transitions.
I truly believe we are all capable of emotional well-being, and inherently possess the skills and tools needed to thrive. However, sometimes trauma, life stressors or transitions, or the weight of emotional challenges can make it difficult to find or recall those tools and skills. I practice therapy from a person-centered approach, which means that I believe you are the expert on yourself, and my role is to partner with you as we work to rediscover those skills and strengths that may feel as though they have been lost. We are not meant to be "fixed", we simply sometimes need support in finding our way back to ourselves.
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Mimi Bachman - Therapist For Curious Deep Thinkers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66201
I help new-ish parents and new-ish adults get unstuck from a life of disconnection. Maybe you feel guilty for wanting more. Don't you already have the job, the partner, maybe kids? Even still, the edges are starting to fray and you don't feel connected to yourself and others in the ways you want. The self-help books, podcasts, and the mindfulness apps kind of helped, but there is still something missing. Maybe you've tried therapy before, but it didn't go deep enough. That might have left you with a feeling that maybe you were right, and you are just too much.
I help new-ish parents and new-ish adults get unstuck from a life of disconnection. Maybe you feel guilty for wanting more. Don't you already have the job, the partner, maybe kids? Even still, the edges are starting to fray and you don't feel connected to yourself and others in the ways you want. The self-help books, podcasts, and the mindfulness apps kind of helped, but there is still something missing. Maybe you've tried therapy before, but it didn't go deep enough. That might have left you with a feeling that maybe you were right, and you are just too much.
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Caryn Hess -anxiety relief
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MBTI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66205
Is anxiety preventing you from fully experiencing your life? Do you feel like even when things are going well that you are always on the brink of slipping back into despair? When you are overwhelmed with worry about what the future might bring, it's natural to try and withdraw to a place where you feel safe. However, the more you give into fear, the more powerless you become. It doesn't have to be this way. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, you can learn practical skills and coping techniques to apply in everyday life.
Is anxiety preventing you from fully experiencing your life? Do you feel like even when things are going well that you are always on the brink of slipping back into despair? When you are overwhelmed with worry about what the future might bring, it's natural to try and withdraw to a place where you feel safe. However, the more you give into fear, the more powerless you become. It doesn't have to be this way. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, you can learn practical skills and coping techniques to apply in everyday life.
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My passion is helping people achieve healthy relationships that honor, strengthen, and validate the people in them. I enjoy helping young men and women to build significant and open relationships on their way through dating and engagement as well as working with them on tools to address the conflict in their marriage. Often times unchecked anxiety leads to depression and I have many effective tools for people who struggle in attending to their anxiety in an effective way. I work with addictions of all kinds in a non shaming, caring, effective, and healing way.
My passion is helping people achieve healthy relationships that honor, strengthen, and validate the people in them. I enjoy helping young men and women to build significant and open relationships on their way through dating and engagement as well as working with them on tools to address the conflict in their marriage. Often times unchecked anxiety leads to depression and I have many effective tools for people who struggle in attending to their anxiety in an effective way. I work with addictions of all kinds in a non shaming, caring, effective, and healing way.
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Your teen looks like they have it all together, but you know deep down something is “off.” They aren’t as interested in attending school activities or hanging out with friends as they were. They avoid discussing their daily school activities. Things that hadn’t been prior issues (what to wear to school) suddenly create come-aparts. At times they are hanging on by a thread, and so are you! The anxiety causes stomach aches, and they may even suffer the occasional panic attack. As their parent, you would like to see them happy, healthy, and enjoying this season of life. However, right now, that is only happening in small doses.
Your teen looks like they have it all together, but you know deep down something is “off.” They aren’t as interested in attending school activities or hanging out with friends as they were. They avoid discussing their daily school activities. Things that hadn’t been prior issues (what to wear to school) suddenly create come-aparts. At times they are hanging on by a thread, and so are you! The anxiety causes stomach aches, and they may even suffer the occasional panic attack. As their parent, you would like to see them happy, healthy, and enjoying this season of life. However, right now, that is only happening in small doses.
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Grace & Grit Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66205
Struggling with stress, life changes, relationships? It is painful to feel so alone and overwhelmed. We all have a hard time asking for help, I know, but you don’t have to have all the answers right now. If you are reading this, you already know this burden is not for you to go through alone. It would be my honor to walk with you through this current tough spot. My hope is to help you access the strength, courage, tools and skills you already have and use them to overcome the stress, pain, worry and shame you are experiencing.
Struggling with stress, life changes, relationships? It is painful to feel so alone and overwhelmed. We all have a hard time asking for help, I know, but you don’t have to have all the answers right now. If you are reading this, you already know this burden is not for you to go through alone. It would be my honor to walk with you through this current tough spot. My hope is to help you access the strength, courage, tools and skills you already have and use them to overcome the stress, pain, worry and shame you are experiencing.
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Are you wondering how you’ve become so stuck in your relationship? Wondering where the love went? Wondering how someone so close feels so far away? We all experience distress in our relationships. It’s normal to have moments of disconnection. Therapy can be an effective way to build back the connection with your partner, improve communication, and get your relationship needs met.
Are you wondering how you’ve become so stuck in your relationship? Wondering where the love went? Wondering how someone so close feels so far away? We all experience distress in our relationships. It’s normal to have moments of disconnection. Therapy can be an effective way to build back the connection with your partner, improve communication, and get your relationship needs met.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.