Aetna Therapists in Overland Park, KS

Taking the step towards therapy can be a vulnerable experience and it takes courage to ask for help. If you or your teen need help navigating through the turbulence of life, I hope to lead you to a healing space that can foster lasting change. I love helping people uncover their true, authentic selves and believe that everyone is resilient and capable enough to live a life of empowerment and authenticity.

I specialize in working with adults who are seeking change and personal growth, particularly those who struggle with regulating their emotions. With a compassionate and genuine approach, I am confident in my ability to help you make significant progress towards feeling more in control of your life. I posses a wealth of experience in providing support to individuals within the LGBTQIA community, neurodiverse individuals, and those facing chronic or terminal illnesses.

You might want to tell someone your story but you are afraid you won't be believed, and that would be devastating. Dissociative disorders are commonly overlooked by mental health professionals, so it’s likely you’ve been disbelieved before or told you were imagining things. Or maybe, like some of my clients, your symptoms were incorrectly labeled as panic attacks, hallucinations, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, or schizophrenia. I’m here to tell you that I believe you. You might feel crazy, but you aren't crazy. DID is not an illness (it's a wound and coping strategy) and healing IS possible.

I have had the pleasure of working as a therapist since 2001 and have been helpful to people struggling with a variety of difficulties. My clients generally describe me as kind, gentle, calm, and humorous. I practice primarily from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, but also incorporate other models to augment cognitive therapy.

I have found my passion in working with adults with ADHD to find their inner strengths and help them move forward. As a therapist or as an ADHD life coach, I can provide strategies tailored to your needs to help overcome adults ' related issues, such as procrastination, time management and organization challenges, relationship stress, impulsive behaviors, difficulty prioritizing, etc. I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider and ADD Coach Academy Associate Coach. I am Intensely trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through B-Tech.

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 Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT since 2005, I offer a dynamic and intensive relationship therapy/coaching experience. I have many years of experience diagnosing and treating a variety of sexually related issues, in addition to numerous other behavioral health issues, including mood disorders and substance abuse/addiction. I believe a therapy session is a very sacred space. I consider it a privilege to be chosen to accompany someone into that space and bear witness to their work.

Reaching out for help is scary and requires a great source of strength and vulnerability. Is your family experiencing relationship distress? Is your child feeling big emotions? Are you struggling to help your child with their behaviors? I am passionate about helping families and parents rebuild their connection and foster healthy relationships. Sometimes we are wanting change but are unsure of how to start the process. Therapy can be a great place to gain insight into what we for hoping for in life and in our relationships.

Change is possible. Just because you've done the same thing over and over, doesn't mean today can't be different. Most of us know what change that we'd like to make. However, our instincts are to cling to what gets us through the day and avoid meaningful change. The good news is that we can learn to act effectively to welcome change instead of push it away. At times, we need help to face the places where we need to improve. Positive change does not happen overnight. My goal is to find what what works. I focus on evidence-based and practical strategies to help my clients improve their lives and emotional well-being.

I work with individuals age 16 and up, as well as couples. My experience working in community mental health centers, in-home family services, and inpatient hospital settings help me pull from many different perspectives to support therapeutic, goal-driven growth and change. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma and PTSD.

Are you struggling with life stressors? Maybe you want a deeper connection to yourself. Or you're searching for an empathetic space to process life's challenges. Maybe you have behaviors you want to increase or decrease. No matter your therapy experience, I want to help you accomplish your goals and accompany you on your path to healing.

I specialize in the areas of stress, anxiety, depression, self-worth, irrational and ruminating thoughts, grief, trauma, life transitions, relational distress, communication and intimacy concerns, emotional healing, infidelity, and the challenges and opportunities of blended families.

“Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.” -Robert Schuller I’m glad that you’re here it’s the first step. This takes great courage, and you don’t have to do it alone anymore. The fight to keep going is a daily struggle. You’re sad, anxious, lack clarity in life and long for direction. Everyone else appears to have it all together. You keep asking, “Why can’t this be me?” Something positive needs to happen and soon. That’s why I’m here. Just call you’ve already made it this far. Therapeutically, we can begin to unpack the process of what needs to change. Together we can find solutions and travel the road of self-discovery

I am a Jamaican living in Kansas, practicing the art of human connection and compassion. Each day life happens and most times we experience events that leave us baffled, stumped, confused, emotionally shaken and alone, no matter our identity. Having someone to share these feelings/experiences with in a non-judgmental and affirming space is key. Let us walk together on this healing journey you are creating.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck by the ongoing stresses of life? Do you feel having trouble to connect with the people whom you genuinely care about?

Engage. Enchant. Elevate. These words capture elements of the therapy process as you live into a life worth living, a wise life of love, meaning, and connection.

Life isn't what we imagined it would be - especially when we are faced with anxiety, depression, trauma, or conflict with people we care about. Meaning, peace, and belonging can feel unattainable on our dark days. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself, others, or the life you want to live, therapy could be your first step toward healing. It can help spark your imagination for how you want your life to be and initiate steps toward change. Your relationship with yourself and those you care about can experience a new start and you can begin living fully again.

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" - Carl Rogers. Accepting difficult situations in life and moving towards change is a journey you don't have to face alone. I have 10+ years of experience working with adolescents and adults who struggle with a history of trauma, impulsivity, overwhelming emotions/emotional outbursts, feeling disconnected from others, poor relationships, poor sense of identity, thoughts of suicide and self-harm. These symptoms and behaviors are often a result of feeling unheard, invalidated and/or traumatic experiences.

After any type of loss, trauma, or difficult time, it can be difficult to find out balance again. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues. I’m here to support you through your journey to find balance, healing, and growth. I believe in providing people with the space to grieve, to heal, and discover what it is they want in life.