In Person Therapists in Kansas City, MO
John Richard Decarlis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64145
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.
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.
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.
People often wonder what they can expect out of therapy. In my practice, you can expect for me to match your dedication to making changes in your life and deepening your understanding of yourself. You can expect to receive psychoeducation as needed. You can expect curiosity and collaboration. You can expect a soft and tender reprieve from the world. You can expect direct communication and transparency about the therapy process. You can expect me to account for both individual and systemic factors impacting you. My practice is LGBTQIA+, poly, and kink-affirming.
People often wonder what they can expect out of therapy. In my practice, you can expect for me to match your dedication to making changes in your life and deepening your understanding of yourself. You can expect to receive psychoeducation as needed. You can expect curiosity and collaboration. You can expect a soft and tender reprieve from the world. You can expect direct communication and transparency about the therapy process. You can expect me to account for both individual and systemic factors impacting you. My practice is LGBTQIA+, poly, and kink-affirming.
Nathan Staley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64108
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.
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.
Brookside Counseling offers a comprehensive DBT program serving both adolescents and adults. DBT includes structured individual therapy, weekly group skills training and access to phone skills coaching. Our DBT trained therapists have extensive experience facilitating DBT therapy.
Brookside Counseling offers a comprehensive DBT program serving both adolescents and adults. DBT includes structured individual therapy, weekly group skills training and access to phone skills coaching. Our DBT trained therapists have extensive experience facilitating DBT therapy.
I believe in the strength of working together to solve life issues. Taking the first step is the hardest; finding a counselor and making the phone call. Congratulations for reaching out to find support and help.
I believe in the strength of working together to solve life issues. Taking the first step is the hardest; finding a counselor and making the phone call. Congratulations for reaching out to find support and help.
Jessica Liddell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64131
Do you feel overwhelmed or close to burning out? Do you find yourself doing everything for everyone else and not getting the same back? Do you feel like a stranger to yourself, or that you are not good enough? I help women learn how to set and keep boundaries, increase your self esteem, and challange your negative and/or anxious thoughts. I have a lot of experience and trainings in various therapy approaches and will pull from each on to meet your specific needs.
Do you feel overwhelmed or close to burning out? Do you find yourself doing everything for everyone else and not getting the same back? Do you feel like a stranger to yourself, or that you are not good enough? I help women learn how to set and keep boundaries, increase your self esteem, and challange your negative and/or anxious thoughts. I have a lot of experience and trainings in various therapy approaches and will pull from each on to meet your specific needs.
Aryana Abbas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, P-LMFT
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64108
Waitlist for new clients
I'm who you want to see when you're tired of feeling anxious or depressed. Are you tired of dealing with childhood trauma? Does your relationship feel like work instead of play? I know finding a therapist is HARD - let alone trying to find one when you're not feeling your best. You're not alone. I get what it's like to feel alone and even stuck. I don’t want you to feel like that anymore. It's time to let go of the anxiety, sadness, frustration, loneliness, and shame. NONE of this is your fault. Life is hard. That’s why I’m here to help. Let's figure it out!
I'm who you want to see when you're tired of feeling anxious or depressed. Are you tired of dealing with childhood trauma? Does your relationship feel like work instead of play? I know finding a therapist is HARD - let alone trying to find one when you're not feeling your best. You're not alone. I get what it's like to feel alone and even stuck. I don’t want you to feel like that anymore. It's time to let go of the anxiety, sadness, frustration, loneliness, and shame. NONE of this is your fault. Life is hard. That’s why I’m here to help. Let's figure it out!
Leigh Higgins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64116
My clients are highly motivated and successful in most areas of their life and just looking for something a little better.
My clients are highly motivated and successful in most areas of their life and just looking for something a little better.
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 47 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.
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 47 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.
Dan Gabbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CSAT, CMAT, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64131
Our practice focuses on sexual addiction - for the person with addiction, the partner and the couple. If you struggle with sex addiction (including pornography) you want someone who understands this addiction and has a plan for your recovery. We do. If you are the betrayed partner, it's important to take care of yourself and seek counsel from a compassionate therapist who understands. Both the addict and the betrayed partner get better faster with a highly trained, highly focused supportive therapy team. Men and women have regained and even improved relationships through their work with us. I am licensed in MO, KS and AR.
Our practice focuses on sexual addiction - for the person with addiction, the partner and the couple. If you struggle with sex addiction (including pornography) you want someone who understands this addiction and has a plan for your recovery. We do. If you are the betrayed partner, it's important to take care of yourself and seek counsel from a compassionate therapist who understands. Both the addict and the betrayed partner get better faster with a highly trained, highly focused supportive therapy team. Men and women have regained and even improved relationships through their work with us. I am licensed in MO, KS and AR.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64105
I work with individuals and couples who have experienced a loss in their life and are needing guidance and support as they navigate their journey of grief. In a society that tells us how we are "supposed" to grieve or what actually counts as a loss, it can be challenging to know how to take your first steps forward. My clients are individuals or couples who are trying to make sense of their loss, working towards acceptance of their loss, preparing for a significant loss, and anywhere in between that someone finds themselves in their journey through grief. I also treat other issues such as anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
I work with individuals and couples who have experienced a loss in their life and are needing guidance and support as they navigate their journey of grief. In a society that tells us how we are "supposed" to grieve or what actually counts as a loss, it can be challenging to know how to take your first steps forward. My clients are individuals or couples who are trying to make sense of their loss, working towards acceptance of their loss, preparing for a significant loss, and anywhere in between that someone finds themselves in their journey through grief. I also treat other issues such as anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
Strong relationships are built on a foundation of love, empathy, understanding, and unwavering support. Sometimes a relationship is lacking in one or more of these components and needs some additional guidance. Sometimes the relationship that needs the most healing is the relationship you have with yourself. I provide a safe space for open dialogue and healing. My therapy space is a refuge where you can explore your fears and concerns without judgment. I will be with you as you embark on your journey towards healing, growth and feelings of peace.
Strong relationships are built on a foundation of love, empathy, understanding, and unwavering support. Sometimes a relationship is lacking in one or more of these components and needs some additional guidance. Sometimes the relationship that needs the most healing is the relationship you have with yourself. I provide a safe space for open dialogue and healing. My therapy space is a refuge where you can explore your fears and concerns without judgment. I will be with you as you embark on your journey towards healing, growth and feelings of peace.
Brittany Purrington
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMHCA, CIT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64113
Currently accepting new clients. Are you constantly doubting or second-guessing yourself? Do you feel misunderstood or like you're too sensitive? Maybe you're not even sure of who you are because you've let others tell you what to do and what was right. You just want to feel seen, heard, and valued for who you are. If this sounds like you, I’m here to let you know that your story and your voice matters. Whether you are going through a life transition, experiencing anxiety in relationships, are adopted, or have always felt low self-esteem, I can help you build the confidence to move forward in joy and empowerment.
Currently accepting new clients. Are you constantly doubting or second-guessing yourself? Do you feel misunderstood or like you're too sensitive? Maybe you're not even sure of who you are because you've let others tell you what to do and what was right. You just want to feel seen, heard, and valued for who you are. If this sounds like you, I’m here to let you know that your story and your voice matters. Whether you are going through a life transition, experiencing anxiety in relationships, are adopted, or have always felt low self-esteem, I can help you build the confidence to move forward in joy and empowerment.
Day Shepherd
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64111
"Be the best of what humanity has to offer".I love being a therapist and this quote inspires me as a person and in my craft. My ideal client understands that therapy is hard work and is intent on finding joy despite difficult circumstances and past childhood pain. As a therapist, I enjoy working with clients who value being challenged. I enjoy working with those individuals and families that need treatment for addictions, ADHD, marital difficulties and spiritual concerns.
"Be the best of what humanity has to offer".I love being a therapist and this quote inspires me as a person and in my craft. My ideal client understands that therapy is hard work and is intent on finding joy despite difficult circumstances and past childhood pain. As a therapist, I enjoy working with clients who value being challenged. I enjoy working with those individuals and families that need treatment for addictions, ADHD, marital difficulties and spiritual concerns.
Alex McEntire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64108
My ideal client grapples with anxiety, trauma, or addictions. They span across all age groups, from adolescents to the elderly. At the core of their struggle is a fervent desire for serenity and self-acceptance. Their ultimate goal isn't just to find relief but to also embrace transformative change. They're actively seeking not just a momentary reprieve but a sustained peace, and with the right guidance, they aspire to cultivate a life of calm and understanding.
My ideal client grapples with anxiety, trauma, or addictions. They span across all age groups, from adolescents to the elderly. At the core of their struggle is a fervent desire for serenity and self-acceptance. Their ultimate goal isn't just to find relief but to also embrace transformative change. They're actively seeking not just a momentary reprieve but a sustained peace, and with the right guidance, they aspire to cultivate a life of calm and understanding.
As a practitioner of Jungian, depth, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, I specialize in supporting those who feel stuck, down, depressed, or anxious; those who are searching for purpose, calling, or meaning; and those who are interested in incorporating dreamwork into the therapeutic process. Often, when we find ourselves at a standstill or in a crisis, our potential for healing and transformation comes from the unconscious side of the psyche. Since 2014, I have specialized in supporting veterans as they seek to heal and transform after war and military service, as well as first responders in search of healing.
As a practitioner of Jungian, depth, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, I specialize in supporting those who feel stuck, down, depressed, or anxious; those who are searching for purpose, calling, or meaning; and those who are interested in incorporating dreamwork into the therapeutic process. Often, when we find ourselves at a standstill or in a crisis, our potential for healing and transformation comes from the unconscious side of the psyche. Since 2014, I have specialized in supporting veterans as they seek to heal and transform after war and military service, as well as first responders in search of healing.
Hutchinson & Associates is a private psychology practice of experienced and caring professionals with diverse personal and professional backgrounds. We dedicate our efforts toward helping individuals, couples and families address life challenges through psychotherapy, psychological or neuro-psychological assessments, and forensic evaluation services. We are committed to a policy of strict confidentiality and non-discrimination. We offer expertise in a broad spectrum of psychological issues and treatment approaches for anyone committed to healthy change.
Hutchinson & Associates is a private psychology practice of experienced and caring professionals with diverse personal and professional backgrounds. We dedicate our efforts toward helping individuals, couples and families address life challenges through psychotherapy, psychological or neuro-psychological assessments, and forensic evaluation services. We are committed to a policy of strict confidentiality and non-discrimination. We offer expertise in a broad spectrum of psychological issues and treatment approaches for anyone committed to healthy change.
Michelle Marie Magri
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LMAC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64118
Asking for help is hard and you are on the way to taking your first steps. As a clinician, I recognize the importance of collaboration and the impact it can have on our well-being. Life, indeed, presents its share of difficulties, and having a safe space to explore those challenges is crucial. Unbiased and non-judgmental support is essential, especially when we tend to be overly critical of ourselves. It’s common to feel like some problems are beyond our control, but together, we can navigate them. Whether the issues are big or small, I’m here to join forces with you, working toward your goals and uncovering the possibilities.
Asking for help is hard and you are on the way to taking your first steps. As a clinician, I recognize the importance of collaboration and the impact it can have on our well-being. Life, indeed, presents its share of difficulties, and having a safe space to explore those challenges is crucial. Unbiased and non-judgmental support is essential, especially when we tend to be overly critical of ourselves. It’s common to feel like some problems are beyond our control, but together, we can navigate them. Whether the issues are big or small, I’m here to join forces with you, working toward your goals and uncovering the possibilities.
When life is overwhelming, it's easy to feel alone and isolated. You're being pulled in a hundred different directions and feel uncertain what to focus o first. I believe every person has the strength and resources to live a joyful life. Together, we can determine healthy strategies for you to better cope, grow and make positive changes.
When life is overwhelming, it's easy to feel alone and isolated. You're being pulled in a hundred different directions and feel uncertain what to focus o first. I believe every person has the strength and resources to live a joyful life. Together, we can determine healthy strategies for you to better cope, grow and make positive changes.
