Grief Therapists in Mission, KS

Why would anyone choose to open up to a complete stranger about pain and difficulty that is intensely personal? We often keep our problems to ourselves - for lots of understandable reasons - until we hit a wall and, in the 11th hour of fleeting hope, the hurt propels us to reach out for help. I am no different; I’ve been there before, and my passion is meeting people in the hour of greatest need to offer help and hope. I would be honored to speak with you about working together for healing, growth, and transformation.

Life is beautiful and full of struggles. You do not need to face these struggles alone. Sometimes, just having someone to sit with you can have a huge impact. I would love the opportunity to be the person sitting by your side, or walking next to you along this journey.

You want more from your therapy. You might be thinking, "I've done some work to understand myself and my childhood and it all makes sense, but I don't feel any better." Or, "I want support for what I'm going through right now, but I don't want to just cope with it forever. I'm ready to go deeper.” You're motivated to understand yourself and your relationships, but also to get to the bottom of what really hurts and actually heal—for good. Here's the thing: when you can finally honor all parts of yourself, you can transform pain and release it, empowering you to have more confidence, agency, and authenticity. I'm here to help.

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.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Master Addiction Counselor (LMAC) in Kansas and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in Missouri. I have a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in counseling and a second Masters Degree in Social Work from Park University. I have cultural competence from living in culturally diverse settings, providing treatment in culturally diverse settings, experience working in a detox unit, providing individual and group therapy with an inpatient psychiatric unit, adolescents, and military/first responders.

I understand that taking the first steps in seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, especially amidst the demands of motherhood. I specialize in supporting mothers through the perinatal period, addressing issues such as postpartum mood disorders, infertility, and the overwhelming feelings that can accompany motherhood. It's important to me that you feel heard, understood, and supported in our sessions. Navigating motherhood can be challenging and lonely at times, but please know that you don't have to do it alone. Together, we can work towards finding strategies to help you feel more empowered and at peace during this journey.

Here you are, looking for some help-so well done, you! Sometimes part of us wants help and another part wants to "do it on our own". Therefore, it is understandable that it might be no small task to make that first call. AND since sorting thoughts, feelings, and worries can feel overwhelming, I appreciate your courage and wisdom in seeking professional assistance, because no one has to do this alone. Getting to "better" is often very collaborative. Together, we can find a healthy and safe way to discover, sort and map the confusion/worry and then move forward. When you are ready, please give me a call. I am right here.

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!

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.

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.

Hello! Thanks for caring enough about yourself to look for someone who can truly help you with your challenges. I have been a professional for 46 years and can provide genuine help. I am interested to talk with you and find out what you need and want. And I'm ready to answer whatever questions you have about me and how I work with people. There is information about me in this profile and there is even more on my website. The best way to find out whether working with me feels right is to call, come in, and get started.

(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!

My approach to counseling is to create a safe environment where we can join together in working through what you are struggling with. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of personal and relational problems, and seek to restore hope, meaning, and connection. My hope is that through counseling you will feel more known and connected to yourself and to others.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or in need of support? Do you have past experiences that you want to understand and heal from? Maybe you just need a space for yourself where you can explore and grow? I bring compassion and warmth to our sessions, helping you connect to your own resilience and make sense of your unique story. My framework is intersectional, LGBTQIA affirming, anti-racist, and feminist. I work collaboratively with you to support your growth and help you thrive.

Welcome! I enjoy working with older teens, adults, and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, life transitions, creativity, deconstructing religious or spiritual ideology, career decisions, relationship concerns, gender, sexuality, racial trauma, identity, and transracial adoptee and adoptee concerns. Clients who are aiming to increase their own self-awareness and self-compassion, understand how past experiences have informed their current behaviors, wanting to understand how they came to the conclusions or decisions, and navigating their identity are what I have a heart for.

It's so easy to get caught up in the world we live in. Past or current traumas get thrown aside, personal needs are put on the back burner, anxieties flare up, depression creeps in. Life just happens. Because of this, we can stray from a basic element our bodies and minds need, Harmonious Connection. I view this as living in tandem with your physical, mental, and emotional needs while forming relationships with others that creates peace and balance for you. I understand people are not always given the space deserved to form these connections. That is why I have created a haven where you can be seen, heard, supported, and valued.

Do you ever find yourself saying: “Why did I do that ‘self-sabotage’ thing AGAIN?”or, “Logically I guess I'm okay, but I don't FEEL okay!" I help confused, overwhelmed individuals regain clarity and agency in their lives by exploring and integrating what might be keeping them stuck. Somatic and relational tools are critical to a FELT-sense of wellbeing. Whether you're coping with family dysfunction, narcissistic abuse, or life transitions, you have an ally here. As a therapist, trauma specialist, and speaker, I take on a collaborative, multi-faceted approach that incorporates neuroscience, attachment, and trauma-informed resources.

We all find different ways to cope with pain in our lives. Sometimes, these coping methods can be harmful, like self-harm, substance use, or distracting ourselves to escape reality. If you feel stuck in patterns that aren't helping you anymore, I’m here to help you learn healthier ways to cope. Whether your struggles come from childhood trauma, mental health issues, or relationship problems, I want to support you in moving forward without feeling overwhelmed by the past and guide you toward a brighter future. ​