In Person Therapists in Kansas City, MO

Transitions are a natural progression in life, which at times can leave us feeling alone, overwhelmed, and terrified. Much like the seasons; our hopes, dreams, and relationships change. Maneuvering through these chapters in our lives can be a daunting process. In my experience, when a person can share their struggles within therapy, they can begin to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and how this influences their relationships with others.

In my experience, a person who seeks therapy wants solutions that work. The fact that you are considering therapy is proof that you have more strength, and solutions, than you may be aware of today. Therapy is not about eliminating the inevitable problems in life but, rather, learning how to cope effectively and grow when they occur. Therapy is essentially a college course where you're the only subject. An effective therapeutic alliance can help people build the life that they want and deserve. My style is direct and active. I rely on honesty to guide our work together.

Don’t continue doing life closed off and disconnected. Open yourself up to connection and find the peace you’ve been needing. I want to help, but more importantly, I want to point you back to you. You don’t deserve to keep living in the dark. There is hope for all the parts of you.

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 been in practice 18 years and continue to feel privileged and look forward to meeting with and talking to my clients daily! I love learning about and connecting with the people I work with an I'm enthusiastic in my approach to therapy. I have a background in working with clients with substance use issues and also work extensively with families and loved ones affected by substance use. I also help clients with issues like depression, anxiety, grief and stress. I use mindfulness, meditation, solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and ACT among others to help clients change their internal dialogs.

I provide a specialty therapy for people with a high degree of self-control (perfectionists, introverts, and worriers). Have you ever thought that you might have too much of a good thing? It turns out possessing too much self-control can impair our ability to relax, adapt to life's transitions, and genuinely connect with others.

Unconditional personal acceptance, honesty, and if it's a good fit: trust. This is the where therapy has power. And in a society increasingly isolated and detached, we are tragically under-resourced in our suffering. If you've found yourself ready to try and paint a different picture, I can help. We can be open minded with what that looks like, sometimes it resembles examining your thoughts, sometimes connecting with and learning from your emotions. Sometimes we need a safe, human connection to hear and to heal the burdens of our past and present. My first task is to learn what it is you need; it's ok if that's yours too.

I work with survivors of sexual abuse and assault, betrayal trauma, and those affected by anaphylactic food allergies. People who've experienced these traumas often begin feeling a sense of losing control over their lives. I want you to know that you can heal from trauma and I can help you with that process. I will work with you to figure out how to mange anxiety, fear, sleep and relationship problems or any other symptoms you're experiencing. We can then work together to decide which approach to trauma processing is best for you.

Are you struggling to understand your child's behavior? I can help. My goal is for each child and family to feel safe, accepted and understood. I want to help your child grow to meet their true potential. I will work with you and your child to help alleviate stress and work through the challenges you are facing.

Is life not what you envisioned it to be? Tired of the same fight? Discover PERMANENT solutions to repetitive problems! Specializing in individuals and couples. 35+ YEARS EXPERIENCE HELPING PEOPLE REDEFINE THEIR LIFE COURSE. COUPLES: Discover permanent solutions to repetitive problems. I provide pre/post marital therapy. New relationships welcome! IT IS POSSIBLE TO RECAPTURE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE! LIFE TRANSITION: (Divorce, Loss, Retirement, Empty nesting, Middle-age Slump. Learn to redirect and rejuvenate your life course and find meaning from change, struggle, and transition.

I am here to assist your journey through your life pathways. I am open minded cognitive behavioral therapist. I approach with a whole life person view and be there for YOU, my client requesting my aid and assist. ...Perdonme...Hola, mi Espanol is primero acerca de estudiente del escuela primero de los cinco o seis clase o grado. Yo soy mujer profesion de salud de mental, por ayudantente por su espiritu, corazon y su salud de mental. Vaya Con Dios. Tina R.Dodson, LPC, profesion de salud mental

My goal in therapy is to assist you in finding the best version of yourself. For so many, our best qualities are stuck behind trauma, learned behaviors, and negative thinking. I am here to help you unpack the hurt you’ve been through and make sense of it. If you feel like you don't really know yourself or you're just kind of going through the motions - I want to help you find purpose within your day to day lives. Time is going to move no matter what. With a little help from some therapy, I hope that you'll start to feel more in control of your life and your time.

Maybe you’ve tried everything. You’ve spent the last of your energy and hope. It feels like depression and anxiety are winning. Or drugs or alcohol are taking over. It’s a scary place to be. And can feel lonely. But you don’t have to be alone. I work with clients in this scary place and am unafraid to step into these challenges with you. You already have the strength and courage to do this. I can help you find your own way to make different choices for yourself and make your situation better.

Are you feeling unmotivated? Does hanging out with your friends feel hard? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you trying to navigate multiple changes in life and looking for a guide on how to overcome those challenges? Does your relationship feel chaotic? If this sounds like something you'd like help with, I'd be honored to work alongside you to get back to feeling more like yourself so you can enjoy life again. Together, we can map out a plan for success to overcome worry, anxiety, life-stressors, and depressive thoughts. Let's set up an initial appointment to see if we make a great fit. I look forward to hearing from you!

Natalie is passionate about providing high-quality therapy services to kids, teens, families, and adults of all ages! She has served hundreds of families in the KC area over the last ten years, and she is honored to walk alongside people as they seek what’s important to them. She has experience across a wide range of issues, and she also has specialized training in four specific areas: Adoption, Autism & Neurodivergence, Trauma, and LGBTQ+ populations. Natalie can also assist in administering a full autism evaluation. Please reach out for more information!

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.

Hi there, I’m Gabrielle! Managing the demands of life while dealing with private pain and suffering can be really tough. There can be a sense of ‘Where do I even begin?’ I would love the opportunity to begin right where you are. You may find me appropriate if you are seeking emotional resilience, self-acceptance, or harmony in your relationships. I work primarily with adults and couples impacted by life transitions, trauma, grief, or conflict.

Life happens when you live it. Are you living your life, or going through the motions? Life is meant to be enjoyed to its fullest, since you only get one. You should be the driver of your life and not the passenger along for a ride. A change of perspective is usually what is needed.

Helloooo, I’m an embodiment first mental health therapist. By embodiment, I mean that I create space for sound, movement, sensation, posture, pleasure and pain first… and perceptions, words, thoughts, realities second. That doesn’t mean we don’t talk and spill the tea on your troubles. It means that I’m most interested in how your realities, oppressions, and past/present experiences inform how you show up in your body right now? How do you experience and express your unique embodiment in relation to your people and environments? Is this serving the you, you wish to be?