In Person Therapists in Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO
Nicholas James Pinnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
Nick is a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma, and Motivational Interviewing. He has previously worked in community mental health providing individual therapy, group processing therapy, and substance recovery treatment. Nick enjoys working with adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and struggles related to everyday life. Nick’s style is eclectic, which utilizes therapeutic styles designed to best fit the needs of the individual while promoting a therapeutic structure.
Nick is a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma, and Motivational Interviewing. He has previously worked in community mental health providing individual therapy, group processing therapy, and substance recovery treatment. Nick enjoys working with adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and struggles related to everyday life. Nick’s style is eclectic, which utilizes therapeutic styles designed to best fit the needs of the individual while promoting a therapeutic structure.
Therapy is a collaborative process, and your therapist should feel like your teammate helping you achieve your goals. I primarily work with adults experiencing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or interpersonal issues from family and relationships. I believe that mental health requires focusing not only on our thoughts and emotions, but also on our physical health and social relationships. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients because I understand that therapy must take a unique path for each individual.
Therapy is a collaborative process, and your therapist should feel like your teammate helping you achieve your goals. I primarily work with adults experiencing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or interpersonal issues from family and relationships. I believe that mental health requires focusing not only on our thoughts and emotions, but also on our physical health and social relationships. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients because I understand that therapy must take a unique path for each individual.
I believe that mental health is a vital component in creating a complete and satisfying experience of personhood. It's as important to take care of your inner life and psychological well-being as it is to take care of your physical health. I feel that every individual is unique, and therefore every therapeutic relationship is unique. For counseling to be effective, it is essential that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and understood. The key ingredient for successful results in psychotherapy is a strong relationship between you and your therapist.
I believe that mental health is a vital component in creating a complete and satisfying experience of personhood. It's as important to take care of your inner life and psychological well-being as it is to take care of your physical health. I feel that every individual is unique, and therefore every therapeutic relationship is unique. For counseling to be effective, it is essential that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and understood. The key ingredient for successful results in psychotherapy is a strong relationship between you and your therapist.
Andrew L Dixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
I strive to ensure that you feel comfortable and seen. Let's be honest, going to therapy can be awkward and scary. My goal is to help ease your anxiety, fear or doubt and make you feel comfortable. Healing is a process and that starts once you start therapy. Using evidence-based techniques such as CBT, Family Systems Theory, and Solution-Focused therapy we can start to unravel, understand and heal from the complexities of our past, which will bring us courage and confidence for our future.
I strive to ensure that you feel comfortable and seen. Let's be honest, going to therapy can be awkward and scary. My goal is to help ease your anxiety, fear or doubt and make you feel comfortable. Healing is a process and that starts once you start therapy. Using evidence-based techniques such as CBT, Family Systems Theory, and Solution-Focused therapy we can start to unravel, understand and heal from the complexities of our past, which will bring us courage and confidence for our future.
I believe everyone deserves to make sense, have a safe space to explore who they are and want to be, and figure out how to exist in the world they experience. I love to work with the LGBTQIA+, BIPOC/Multi-Racial, and athlete community. Traumas, generational trauma, relationships we have with everything around us, expectations/pressures, and oppressive systems can impact our sense of self, belonging, agency, and safety. Together we can work through your thoughts, feelings, emotions, judgements, sensations, beliefs, and memories to find your sense of self beneath the hard times you have endured.
I believe everyone deserves to make sense, have a safe space to explore who they are and want to be, and figure out how to exist in the world they experience. I love to work with the LGBTQIA+, BIPOC/Multi-Racial, and athlete community. Traumas, generational trauma, relationships we have with everything around us, expectations/pressures, and oppressive systems can impact our sense of self, belonging, agency, and safety. Together we can work through your thoughts, feelings, emotions, judgements, sensations, beliefs, and memories to find your sense of self beneath the hard times you have endured.
I always say its important to go 'therapist shopping', because finding someone who you truly connect with will play a huge part in just how impactful therapy can be for you. Recognizing your need for support and starting therapy can be hard to do, which is why it is my goal to make you feel accepted and empowered as you take these important steps. Whether you are struggling with relationships, people pleasing, self-esteem, or just managing all of the crazy things life throws your way, I am committed to providing a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and understood.
I always say its important to go 'therapist shopping', because finding someone who you truly connect with will play a huge part in just how impactful therapy can be for you. Recognizing your need for support and starting therapy can be hard to do, which is why it is my goal to make you feel accepted and empowered as you take these important steps. Whether you are struggling with relationships, people pleasing, self-esteem, or just managing all of the crazy things life throws your way, I am committed to providing a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and understood.
My specialty is working with patients with relationship concerns and adjustment to life circumstances. I enjoy working with young adults and couples and am a certifed sex therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. I have experience working with sexual dysfunctions and interpersonal concerns. I really enjoy working together with patients to analyze problems and am active in providing solutions to problems. Secondarily, I enjoy working with adults and children, evaluating educational and emotional concerns. I have had over 20 years of clinical experience.
My specialty is working with patients with relationship concerns and adjustment to life circumstances. I enjoy working with young adults and couples and am a certifed sex therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. I have experience working with sexual dysfunctions and interpersonal concerns. I really enjoy working together with patients to analyze problems and am active in providing solutions to problems. Secondarily, I enjoy working with adults and children, evaluating educational and emotional concerns. I have had over 20 years of clinical experience.
Ellie Mental Health - Kansas City
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
At Ellie Mental Health, we pride ourselves on achieving provider diversity of identity and skills so that our team can see clients for wide ranges and combinations of issues. Our providers see children, adults, couples, and families. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. Ellie strives to find the perfect provider that you can vibe with, whether it is your first experience with therapy, or you've had services in the past.
At Ellie Mental Health, we pride ourselves on achieving provider diversity of identity and skills so that our team can see clients for wide ranges and combinations of issues. Our providers see children, adults, couples, and families. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. Ellie strives to find the perfect provider that you can vibe with, whether it is your first experience with therapy, or you've had services in the past.
I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life but I especially enjoy working with clients to overcome the trauma, pain and anxiety in their lives and to become the best versions of themselves.
I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life but I especially enjoy working with clients to overcome the trauma, pain and anxiety in their lives and to become the best versions of themselves.
Chuck Franks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
My clients find it empowering to not just talk about a problem but also to create ways of coping through learning new skills and allowing new perspectives. I help clients who want to be truly authentic. Sexuality and the pursuit of our sexual health is important as we strive to integrate our expression into our relationships. I help individuals incorporate their true selves into their relationships. My specialties are sexual problems, issues of sexual identity/orientation, consensual non-monogamy, out of control sexual behavior more commonly known as sex or porn addiction.
My clients find it empowering to not just talk about a problem but also to create ways of coping through learning new skills and allowing new perspectives. I help clients who want to be truly authentic. Sexuality and the pursuit of our sexual health is important as we strive to integrate our expression into our relationships. I help individuals incorporate their true selves into their relationships. My specialties are sexual problems, issues of sexual identity/orientation, consensual non-monogamy, out of control sexual behavior more commonly known as sex or porn addiction.
Christie Fletcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
Not accepting new clients
We are more than our issues and bad days, but bad days suck - especially when we have a lot of them. I have found exploring all parts of you - your identity, culture, environment, attachment-styles, history, perspective, and more - empowers you to build a life that helps you navigate bad days in a way that feels "better" to you. I am a trauma-informed counselor that has walked through a wide variety of concerns, diagnoses, lifestyles, and experiences with my clients. I have found a love for working with teenagers, college students, relationships of all sorts, survivors of person-to-person harm, and transitions at any age.
We are more than our issues and bad days, but bad days suck - especially when we have a lot of them. I have found exploring all parts of you - your identity, culture, environment, attachment-styles, history, perspective, and more - empowers you to build a life that helps you navigate bad days in a way that feels "better" to you. I am a trauma-informed counselor that has walked through a wide variety of concerns, diagnoses, lifestyles, and experiences with my clients. I have found a love for working with teenagers, college students, relationships of all sorts, survivors of person-to-person harm, and transitions at any age.
Emily Mendoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
Not accepting new clients
Research has found that the most important aspect of effective therapy is how the client and therapist work together to meet the client's goals. All are welcome in my office - whether in person or virtually. Together, the client(s) and I will work together to create a treatment plan that best meets their needs and comfort level. Therapy is hard work and I will seek to honor that people often have to push through hard things before progress is made. My therapy approach is comprehensive - looking at how physical health, nutrition, sleep, relationships, and spiritual well-being come together to help a person be their best self.
Research has found that the most important aspect of effective therapy is how the client and therapist work together to meet the client's goals. All are welcome in my office - whether in person or virtually. Together, the client(s) and I will work together to create a treatment plan that best meets their needs and comfort level. Therapy is hard work and I will seek to honor that people often have to push through hard things before progress is made. My therapy approach is comprehensive - looking at how physical health, nutrition, sleep, relationships, and spiritual well-being come together to help a person be their best self.
Online Therapists
Thank you for being here. I work with individuals 13+ to address Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Depression, OCD, Relational Issues, Suicidality, LGBTQIA+, and people experiencing grief and loss. I believe that self-compassion is the foundation for personal growth. As your therapist, my role is not to give you advice. You know yourself best. My role is to provide a partnering hand to move through life's challenges with you.
Thank you for being here. I work with individuals 13+ to address Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Depression, OCD, Relational Issues, Suicidality, LGBTQIA+, and people experiencing grief and loss. I believe that self-compassion is the foundation for personal growth. As your therapist, my role is not to give you advice. You know yourself best. My role is to provide a partnering hand to move through life's challenges with you.
Let’s just be honest here: Life can be very difficult and challenging. Sometimes it feels like no matter how hard we try, things just get more and more difficult. It can feel like it takes every ounce of energy just to keep our heads above the water. If you’re reading this page, my guess is you’re wanting what everyone else wants: To feel happy, peaceful and content. While life certainly has its challenges, we don’t have to face them alone. Whether it’s talking things out, unpacking trauma, setting goals or rediscovering who you are, I would love the opportunity to work with you!
Let’s just be honest here: Life can be very difficult and challenging. Sometimes it feels like no matter how hard we try, things just get more and more difficult. It can feel like it takes every ounce of energy just to keep our heads above the water. If you’re reading this page, my guess is you’re wanting what everyone else wants: To feel happy, peaceful and content. While life certainly has its challenges, we don’t have to face them alone. Whether it’s talking things out, unpacking trauma, setting goals or rediscovering who you are, I would love the opportunity to work with you!
Beginning with a warm & safe therapeutic relationship is essential to wading through the complexities that will arise from the great work that is participating in counseling. I believe in your expertise, that you possess an inner voice that is specific to you. Through counseling, I hope to help you develop the confidence to find, listen to & trust in your truth, moving through life more authentically, all the while accepting and finding meaning in life’s challenges. Whether you need a soul to sit with you in your pain or someone to walk with you as you explore your life, I will be grateful to serve you & witness your truth.
Beginning with a warm & safe therapeutic relationship is essential to wading through the complexities that will arise from the great work that is participating in counseling. I believe in your expertise, that you possess an inner voice that is specific to you. Through counseling, I hope to help you develop the confidence to find, listen to & trust in your truth, moving through life more authentically, all the while accepting and finding meaning in life’s challenges. Whether you need a soul to sit with you in your pain or someone to walk with you as you explore your life, I will be grateful to serve you & witness your truth.
Mary's approach is with understanding individuals are part of a family, marital, social and work system. We are emotional attached and impact/influence others. Sometimes it’s difficult to know how to act, think or respond that can resolve the issues or lessen tension. Having a neutral, understanding therapist to process and clarify thinking is vital. Working towards seeing the whole picture can help stuck behavior by finding practical, beneficial ways of movement or problem-solving. Experienced with infertility, adoptions, life-altering health diagnosis, parenting concerns, conflict, grief/loss, divorce, anxiety, life purpose.
Mary's approach is with understanding individuals are part of a family, marital, social and work system. We are emotional attached and impact/influence others. Sometimes it’s difficult to know how to act, think or respond that can resolve the issues or lessen tension. Having a neutral, understanding therapist to process and clarify thinking is vital. Working towards seeing the whole picture can help stuck behavior by finding practical, beneficial ways of movement or problem-solving. Experienced with infertility, adoptions, life-altering health diagnosis, parenting concerns, conflict, grief/loss, divorce, anxiety, life purpose.
It can be overwhelmingly scary to know where to begin in your healing journey. Wounds can build upon one another until it all feels like a tangled mess. Childhood and family wounds can dictate the lens in which you see the world. Looking through that lens can be complex and difficult to navigate alone. Whether the symptoms you are experiencing are affecting your current circumstances, creating self-worth issues or relationship difficulties, I love to meet you where you are at, and help you develop goals that lead to a fulfilling life.
It can be overwhelmingly scary to know where to begin in your healing journey. Wounds can build upon one another until it all feels like a tangled mess. Childhood and family wounds can dictate the lens in which you see the world. Looking through that lens can be complex and difficult to navigate alone. Whether the symptoms you are experiencing are affecting your current circumstances, creating self-worth issues or relationship difficulties, I love to meet you where you are at, and help you develop goals that lead to a fulfilling life.
Brian P Heydon
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, CIT
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64114
Finding the right counselor may be one of the most important decisions you can make in seeking a better life. As my client, you will be provided a therapeutic relationship that is non-threatening, challenging, empowering, and ultimately life changing. You will find that your pain, which is actually healing trying to happen, will be lessened and most likely alleviated, your feelings and experiences are valid, and that you can make positive changes to improve your life and relationships. I'm a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and specialize in relationships - between couples, parents and children, friends - any human relationship
Finding the right counselor may be one of the most important decisions you can make in seeking a better life. As my client, you will be provided a therapeutic relationship that is non-threatening, challenging, empowering, and ultimately life changing. You will find that your pain, which is actually healing trying to happen, will be lessened and most likely alleviated, your feelings and experiences are valid, and that you can make positive changes to improve your life and relationships. I'm a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and specialize in relationships - between couples, parents and children, friends - any human relationship
If you are interested in making a change in your life, but don’t know where to begin, I can help you. We can work together to understand what you need and how you can achieve your goals.
My areas of expertise include human sexuality and I have helped others in regards to their own childhood sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction in intimate relationships and sexual addiction. I am very interested in working with parents about talking to their own children about healthy sexuality.
If you are interested in making a change in your life, but don’t know where to begin, I can help you. We can work together to understand what you need and how you can achieve your goals.
My areas of expertise include human sexuality and I have helped others in regards to their own childhood sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction in intimate relationships and sexual addiction. I am very interested in working with parents about talking to their own children about healthy sexuality.
Amy E. Munce
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64110
My work is focused on providing committed individuals/couples with tools to achieve desired change in the quality of their lives. I practice a direct, yet compassionate approach to therapy, stemming from extensive training and experience practicing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Act and Commitment therapy, Gottman therapy interventions for relationship work, including high-conflict couples and behavioral interventions to implement actual change. I access evidence-based therapies, self/relationship care, skills application and the client's value system in order to nurture hope and effectively make short and long term progress.
My work is focused on providing committed individuals/couples with tools to achieve desired change in the quality of their lives. I practice a direct, yet compassionate approach to therapy, stemming from extensive training and experience practicing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Act and Commitment therapy, Gottman therapy interventions for relationship work, including high-conflict couples and behavioral interventions to implement actual change. I access evidence-based therapies, self/relationship care, skills application and the client's value system in order to nurture hope and effectively make short and long term progress.