Relationship Issues Therapists in Shawnee Mission, KS

Sometimes life can be challenging. It can help to have someone listen to your situation and assist in finding solutions and/or tools to get through some of those challenges.

Are you feeling frustrated in an important relationship? Have you lost your sense of purpose and direction in your career or life in general? Would you like to master the tools and skills that lead to more satisfaction, stability and success in life and love? Your relationship with yourself and others can make or break your ability to experience a rich, rewarding life. I help men—and the women who love them—learn the tools and master the skills necessary to strengthen their relationships and pursue their dreams.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck, trapped or overwhelmed? Are you experiencing relationship troubles? Communication conflicts? I offer over 35 years counseling experience encouraging people to be overcomers through personal or relationship difficulties. Counseling / Therapy for Individual, Couple, Marriage / Pre-marital & Family is available. Call or visit my website for details...

Problems overwhelming you? Ready to take action and make changes within a confidential, supportive environment? I've helped people with relationship issues; bereavement issues; job problems; substance abuse; traumatic events; stress and anxiety; women's issues; improving communication skills. I believe we gain new insights when we are able to look at our problems and lives through a different perspective. My goal is to teach clients new ways of perceiving the problem, healthy coping skills for responding to the problem, and healthy attitudes and communication skills for working with partners, families or work environments.

Everyone need to be heard. At times we all need a professional, non judgmental therapist to discuss life issues with. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the most important part. Do you find yourself struggling with depression or anxiety? Counseling is beneficial for so many different reasons. . If you are experiencing loneliness, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, divorce, family and relationship issues please reach out. Together we can find the resources and coping tools for inner peace and happiness.

I specialize in trauma-informed healing to help adults who are struggling with breaking free from deep-rooted patterns to not just react to life, but to live it. While you're looking for your therapist, I'm looking for my client. My people are ready to take the (terrifying) leap into change and be the person they want to be - even if they have no idea who that is, yet. If you're asking "why", then together, we can find the "how".

Life is hard and at times can leave us feeling overwhelmed or exhausted. This is not a sign something is wrong with us, but that we are daring to really live. Whether you are seeking to become a better version of yourself, struggling in an important relationship, or facing a life transition, therapy can provide the support you need to move forward. I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them to become more present to themselves and others, enabling them to experience more peace, love, and joy in their daily lives.

Now more than ever, our world is incredibly fast-paced and it so often feels like we are just trying to keep our heads above water. And yet, your life is significant and precious. I want to invite you into a space where you have permission to slow down. A space to feel, to think, to breathe, to just be. I hope it will give you space to grow and space to let go. As therapist Lori Gottlieb put it: “part of getting to know yourself is to unknow yourself - to let go of the limiting stories you've told yourself about who you are… so you can live your life and not the story you've been telling yourself about your life.”

I have over 23 years of experience working with individuals and families to assist with mental health in community mental health providing counseling services. I am passionate about providing a therapeutic environment that is validating, caring, and non-judgmental and focus on positive change. I have over 10 years experience teaching DBT skills individually and in group setting. I have provided clinical supervision to assist individuals with getting LSCSW.

I possess the magic, quick fix for it all — just kidding. As a client and therapist, I know therapy isn't comfy, easy, or simple. So, my goal is to make the process less daunting by giving you the insight, skills, and support to live life without all that pesky low self-worth/doubt, burnout, uncertainty, hopelessness, etc. I specialize in relationship stress/breakups, people-pleasers, & overthinkers, and I have extensive experience working with teens, perinatal mental health, trauma histories, mood disorders, life transitions, and grief/loss. If you're ready to feel better, let's get to work.

Do You Need Help With: Those important relationships in your life? Are you or a loved Ione struggling with addictions issues? How about help solving problems with your child or adolescent, or blended family issues? Are you struggling with intimacy issues perhaps relating to the after effects of an affair? I utilize techniques for increasing your communication skills, improving self esteem and maintaining quality relationships. My clinical experience includes working with adults, adolescents, families and couples. With a strong nursing background I consider your unique physical and medical health issues.

11/01/2023 Currently not taking new clients. If you are looking for assistance managing and improving your emotional, psychological, mental and/or relational health needs, I would be honored to meet with you. I work with persons experiencing trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar, abuse, adjustment disorder, relationship problems: parenting, family, peer, health, and more.

Mental health is part of your physical health. You cannot have one without the other. No one is exempt from facing mental health struggles at one time or another in their life. It is not uncommon during times of mental health struggles, either it be an isolated incident of panic, short-term and long-term anxiety, tragedy, situational depression, or circumstances that were out of your control that caused you to have a "new normal." Therapy will alleviate these stressors through a process of personal insight, change, and opening your eyes to a new way of seeing your life and how you react to it.

I believe the most important factor to success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Finding the right fit is essential. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment to address your specific needs. I work with both adults and children, as young as preschool age. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques and activities. In order to be successful, one on one therapy is provided at your child’s social, emotional, and developmental level. I actively support and collaborate with parents. I work to develop a relationship with adults to identify their strengths and goals. My goal is for you to feel successful.

Throughout the course of our lives, we all face challenges that may require a little extra help to navigate through. I strive to provide a very non-judgmental and supportive environment in which you can identify your needs, achieve your goals, and overcome the obstacles you currently face. I am extremely passionate about individualized therapy and will set up a customized treatment plan made just for you once we've discussed your needs. My ultimate goal is to empower you to realize your full potential and get you where you want to be. Everyone deserves a great life, so lets get started!

I'm Barbara L. Mason-Palmer; I've treated clients of all different ages and backgrounds ranging from 6 to older adults. My areas of expertise include Anxiety, Depression, Teen Issues, ADHD, Grief and Loss, Marriage or relationship issues and Family concerns. More commonly my focus in treatment involves that of Cognitive Behavioral, Psycho-Educational, and Psychoanalytic Therapy.

I believe a positive relationship with your therapist is one of the most important factors in the success of treatment. I ask you to bring an open mind and commitment to your journey to each session. Respecting where the individual is in their own process as well as respect for the individual who walks through the door, is of up most importance to me. Giving yourself permission to trust the process of therapy is a first step toward receiving positive benefits from therapy. It is an honor to for me to accompany you on your journey.

Are you struggling with a challenging relationship, a lost sense of self, grief, anxiety, depression? Does this affect your daily living, relationships, your ability to function, your work or career? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, defeated, frustrated, or lost? Are you looking for hope and light at the end of the tunnel?

Connor O'Shea is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas who has been practicing since 2018. Connor's goal is to first create a safe environment where a client can feel safe and secure knowing they will not be judged. He then wants to help them become a more integrated whole person. That means addressing any mental health struggles that leads a client to not living the life they would like to the fullest possibility. Specifically, Connor works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, relationship struggles, or life struggles.