Female Therapists in Kearney, MO
Hi there! I'm here to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. As a therapist, I believe in creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Whether you're facing life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, or simply seeking greater clarity and fulfillment, my approach is tailored to meet your unique needs.
Hi there! I'm here to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. As a therapist, I believe in creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Whether you're facing life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, or simply seeking greater clarity and fulfillment, my approach is tailored to meet your unique needs.
Connected Families Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060
At Connected Families Counseling, we prioritize fostering meaningful connections and providing tailored support for individuals seeking guidance. Our practice offers compassionate counseling in a welcoming environment, where you can feel heard and supported on your path to personal growth. With a focus on empathy and understanding, we are dedicated to delivering quality care that empowers you to overcome life's challenges and thrive. Join us as we journey together towards a happier, more fulfilling life.
At Connected Families Counseling, we prioritize fostering meaningful connections and providing tailored support for individuals seeking guidance. Our practice offers compassionate counseling in a welcoming environment, where you can feel heard and supported on your path to personal growth. With a focus on empathy and understanding, we are dedicated to delivering quality care that empowers you to overcome life's challenges and thrive. Join us as we journey together towards a happier, more fulfilling life.
Spring Services, LP
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, QMHP
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060 (Online Only)
Eager, eclectic and energetic, I am looking forward to meeting you exactly where you are with your specific needs and gifts to create a therapeutic relationship to tackle any goals together.
Eager, eclectic and energetic, I am looking forward to meeting you exactly where you are with your specific needs and gifts to create a therapeutic relationship to tackle any goals together.
Erin McMains
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, NCC
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060 (Online Only)
You overthink and over-plan. You find it difficult to make decisions. Perhaps you feel anxious in social situations or dread doing the activities you once enjoyed. You are striving to keep everything perfect and would rather implode than disappoint someone. Or maybe the opposite - you find yourself getting angry or defensive when others try to help. You are overwhelmed and stressed. You have been struggling for so long that it has become your new normal. You are ready for change or you would not be here. But how do you find a therapist in Kansas City, MO you can fully trust? One that you can connect with? Let me help.
You overthink and over-plan. You find it difficult to make decisions. Perhaps you feel anxious in social situations or dread doing the activities you once enjoyed. You are striving to keep everything perfect and would rather implode than disappoint someone. Or maybe the opposite - you find yourself getting angry or defensive when others try to help. You are overwhelmed and stressed. You have been struggling for so long that it has become your new normal. You are ready for change or you would not be here. But how do you find a therapist in Kansas City, MO you can fully trust? One that you can connect with? Let me help.
Sometimes it's a struggle being a human being, right? Seeking out therapy can be the first step in untangling some of the stuck points we can carry. I believe that individuals and families are the experts of their own lives and it is my role to offer a safe, non-judgmental space to collaborate, process, or challenge previous ways of thinking or acting. I welcome the opportunity to walk with you in overcoming obstacles on your path to wellness.
Sometimes it's a struggle being a human being, right? Seeking out therapy can be the first step in untangling some of the stuck points we can carry. I believe that individuals and families are the experts of their own lives and it is my role to offer a safe, non-judgmental space to collaborate, process, or challenge previous ways of thinking or acting. I welcome the opportunity to walk with you in overcoming obstacles on your path to wellness.
Stephanie Dark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
I have worked with children, teens, adults and families in many capacities in my career. I use evidence-based treatments to help my clients heal from their trauma. I am certified in EMDR and use this modality most often. I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients, specifically those in the trans community. I am both kink positive and body positive in my practice with clients. I specialize in trauma therapy, emotion dysregulation and issues associated with difficult life transitions. I truly look forward to helping you on your journey from hurt to hope!
I have worked with children, teens, adults and families in many capacities in my career. I use evidence-based treatments to help my clients heal from their trauma. I am certified in EMDR and use this modality most often. I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients, specifically those in the trans community. I am both kink positive and body positive in my practice with clients. I specialize in trauma therapy, emotion dysregulation and issues associated with difficult life transitions. I truly look forward to helping you on your journey from hurt to hope!
Sarah Patterson-Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060 (Online Only)
My name is Sarah Patterson-Mills and I am a licensed professional counselor. My doctoral degree is counseling and family therapy. I like to use post-modern approaches with clients that provoke active thinking and synergy in their lives. Trained early post-Master's with Cognitive Behavioral Theory and later with systems thinking. Holistically, I take into account the clients' multiple contexts in which they live and work. I have additional training in career counseling strategies, also.
My name is Sarah Patterson-Mills and I am a licensed professional counselor. My doctoral degree is counseling and family therapy. I like to use post-modern approaches with clients that provoke active thinking and synergy in their lives. Trained early post-Master's with Cognitive Behavioral Theory and later with systems thinking. Holistically, I take into account the clients' multiple contexts in which they live and work. I have additional training in career counseling strategies, also.
Bethany Black
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPT, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060
Hi there! At the the core of great therapy is the therapeutic relationship between the client and their therapist. I believe very strongly in the positive changes that can occur as a result of therapy. We all have various emotional needs that can be addressed and benefit from the therapeutic process. I am passionate about serving children, adolescents, adults and families. By partnering with my clients, I see tremendous growth towards their goals and improvement in general well being. When working with children and teens, I take a systems approach and work closely with caregivers to provide the most comprehensive care possible.
Hi there! At the the core of great therapy is the therapeutic relationship between the client and their therapist. I believe very strongly in the positive changes that can occur as a result of therapy. We all have various emotional needs that can be addressed and benefit from the therapeutic process. I am passionate about serving children, adolescents, adults and families. By partnering with my clients, I see tremendous growth towards their goals and improvement in general well being. When working with children and teens, I take a systems approach and work closely with caregivers to provide the most comprehensive care possible.
Becky Franklin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MDivPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a process that is often sought out during times of change, stress or transition. It can take courage to reach out to others. Thus, I feel it important to have a level of trust and comfort with your therapist. I greatly enjoy providing direction and insight to the clients I serve. I view my role as one that facilitates further introspection and growth. Every life event, those that are joyful, painful, or somewhere in between, can serve to shape us as an individual as we make choices for how we are going to respond.
Therapy is a process that is often sought out during times of change, stress or transition. It can take courage to reach out to others. Thus, I feel it important to have a level of trust and comfort with your therapist. I greatly enjoy providing direction and insight to the clients I serve. I view my role as one that facilitates further introspection and growth. Every life event, those that are joyful, painful, or somewhere in between, can serve to shape us as an individual as we make choices for how we are going to respond.
Jessica Svoboda
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC, SATP-C
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
As humans, we are each created for connection, and when personal connections are broken it can cause problems in our lives. I strive to create a space to allow emotional exploration and vulnerability without judgment or criticism. We each have the capacity to experience joy through our own acceptance and love for self and others and when we experience acceptance and love from another we can find that joy. I desire to walk alongside each person as they explore their own unique journey. I also have a Masters Level Intern that can see client for as low as $30 per session.
As humans, we are each created for connection, and when personal connections are broken it can cause problems in our lives. I strive to create a space to allow emotional exploration and vulnerability without judgment or criticism. We each have the capacity to experience joy through our own acceptance and love for self and others and when we experience acceptance and love from another we can find that joy. I desire to walk alongside each person as they explore their own unique journey. I also have a Masters Level Intern that can see client for as low as $30 per session.
Mimi Crisenberry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
Do you feel like you are drowning? Lost? Broken? Burning out? Or disconnected from yourself and others? You are not alone. There is hope. Whether you feel like life is spinning out of control, or that you are trapped and don’t know if there is a light at the end of the tunnel I am here to tell you that you don’t have to face anything alone. Together hope can be found and better days are closer than you think. In our work together you will find clarity, peace, and connection. My clients report feeling more empowered and excited about life as well as physically, emotionally, and mentally healthier.
Do you feel like you are drowning? Lost? Broken? Burning out? Or disconnected from yourself and others? You are not alone. There is hope. Whether you feel like life is spinning out of control, or that you are trapped and don’t know if there is a light at the end of the tunnel I am here to tell you that you don’t have to face anything alone. Together hope can be found and better days are closer than you think. In our work together you will find clarity, peace, and connection. My clients report feeling more empowered and excited about life as well as physically, emotionally, and mentally healthier.
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I want you to know what an important step you are taking to make changes in your life. Counseling can be amazing and scary at times but well worth the effort you put into it. Choosing a counselor is the first step in taking charge of your emotional health. I believe that our mind, body, and soul are connected and when one is out of step, the others are too. Life can be rough at times but I would love to help you through it. I also conduct speaking engagements to educate different groups on mental health topics.
I want you to know what an important step you are taking to make changes in your life. Counseling can be amazing and scary at times but well worth the effort you put into it. Choosing a counselor is the first step in taking charge of your emotional health. I believe that our mind, body, and soul are connected and when one is out of step, the others are too. Life can be rough at times but I would love to help you through it. I also conduct speaking engagements to educate different groups on mental health topics.
Jill Simpson - Marriage Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
As an experienced couples counselor, I enjoy working with dating, engaged and married couples! I have spent a great deal of focused time and energy on perfecting my craft, in order to help each couple to the greatest of my ability. I work with couples seeking pre-marital therapy as well as those navigating a variety of hurdles... from ongoing communication issues to couples who have felt disconnected for years. My advanced training in Gottman Couples Therapy is grounded in therapeutic strategies specific to the betterment and strengthening of relationships. Visit my website to learn more!
As an experienced couples counselor, I enjoy working with dating, engaged and married couples! I have spent a great deal of focused time and energy on perfecting my craft, in order to help each couple to the greatest of my ability. I work with couples seeking pre-marital therapy as well as those navigating a variety of hurdles... from ongoing communication issues to couples who have felt disconnected for years. My advanced training in Gottman Couples Therapy is grounded in therapeutic strategies specific to the betterment and strengthening of relationships. Visit my website to learn more!
Christina Dunn Carpenter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, PhD
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060
I am a counselor who enjoys helping others to see their potential, work through their struggles, bond families together again, and help individuals reach their personal goals! There is nothing more gratifying to me than to see someone take the courageous step to work through a difficult situation and grow in their self-esteem, self-worth, and identity.
I am a counselor who enjoys helping others to see their potential, work through their struggles, bond families together again, and help individuals reach their personal goals! There is nothing more gratifying to me than to see someone take the courageous step to work through a difficult situation and grow in their self-esteem, self-worth, and identity.
Hello and welcome to my counseling page. My primary focus is to provide counseling, hope and healing in our sessions. You are wanted and welcomed here. I want to know you and will listen carefully while giving guidance to help you enjoy the life God created you to have. My education includes a BS, MA and PhD in Psychology and I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years which includes counseling several years at Texas Children's Hospital downtown in Houston's Medical Center and a psychology professor for 8 years.
Hello and welcome to my counseling page. My primary focus is to provide counseling, hope and healing in our sessions. You are wanted and welcomed here. I want to know you and will listen carefully while giving guidance to help you enjoy the life God created you to have. My education includes a BS, MA and PhD in Psychology and I have been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years which includes counseling several years at Texas Children's Hospital downtown in Houston's Medical Center and a psychology professor for 8 years.
Stacy Witzki
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, NCC, SATP-C, RPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
It’s hard to get out of bed each morning. There was a time when you were hopeful about life, but that seems like long ago. That was before all your troubles started. Now, every day feels more difficult than the last. Your kids treat you like their personal assistant. You just got in another fight with your husband, and you’re not even sure what it was about. You try to concentrate at work, but your mind is always racing, darting in countless different directions. In the rare instance that you’re able to carve aside a moment for yourself, you feel guilty about it. It’s getting to the point where you just want to run away and hide.
It’s hard to get out of bed each morning. There was a time when you were hopeful about life, but that seems like long ago. That was before all your troubles started. Now, every day feels more difficult than the last. Your kids treat you like their personal assistant. You just got in another fight with your husband, and you’re not even sure what it was about. You try to concentrate at work, but your mind is always racing, darting in countless different directions. In the rare instance that you’re able to carve aside a moment for yourself, you feel guilty about it. It’s getting to the point where you just want to run away and hide.
I am deeply passionate about the mental health field, especially in supporting children, young adults, and families. Guiding and empowering children, teens, and their parents during their formative years is not only rewarding but also transformative. Together, let's unlock their potential, foster resilience, and empower them to navigate life's complexities, laying a solid foundation for their future success.
I am deeply passionate about the mental health field, especially in supporting children, young adults, and families. Guiding and empowering children, teens, and their parents during their formative years is not only rewarding but also transformative. Together, let's unlock their potential, foster resilience, and empower them to navigate life's complexities, laying a solid foundation for their future success.
Hi, I’m Andrea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. Having worked in a variety of mental health settings and within the public school system, I have 20 years of experience supporting children & adolescents. My passion is helping children discover & build upon their strengths and abilities in order to overcome obstacles, learn new skills, and establish healthy relationships. I believe the therapy process should be engaging and collaborative in a safe and supportive environment.
Hi, I’m Andrea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. Having worked in a variety of mental health settings and within the public school system, I have 20 years of experience supporting children & adolescents. My passion is helping children discover & build upon their strengths and abilities in order to overcome obstacles, learn new skills, and establish healthy relationships. I believe the therapy process should be engaging and collaborative in a safe and supportive environment.
Christina Blanton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kearney, MO 64060
Not accepting new clients
I understand the unique needs and pressures that women often face, and our therapist is dedicated to helping women like you flourish.
As a therapist specializing in helping women feel heard, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where my clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, develop coping strategies, and cultivate self-awareness and resilience. You will learn how to build healthy relationships, improve self-esteem and reduce anxiety. Through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, our therapist empowers you to reach your goals and process what you need. Navigating the complexities of relationships, whether they're personal, professional, or familial, can be challenging.
I understand the unique needs and pressures that women often face, and our therapist is dedicated to helping women like you flourish.
As a therapist specializing in helping women feel heard, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where my clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, develop coping strategies, and cultivate self-awareness and resilience. You will learn how to build healthy relationships, improve self-esteem and reduce anxiety. Through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, our therapist empowers you to reach your goals and process what you need. Navigating the complexities of relationships, whether they're personal, professional, or familial, can be challenging.
Lisa Alizadeh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Kearney, MO 64060
Not accepting new clients
I often work with adolescents and parents as well as women and mothers.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted or stuck with the weight of life stressors or traumatic and painful experiences? Do you feel you spend a lot of your time trying to make sure everyone else is ok before you care for yourself? We can have a strong inner critic or develop coping strategies that at one point may have served us to protect ourselves, but now may be hindering our ability to connect and love ourselves or others. I want to help you connect back to yourself and values so you can go from surviving to thriving. Therapy can provide a healing space for you to let go of pain and let love and acceptance back into your life.
I often work with adolescents and parents as well as women and mothers.
Do you feel emotionally exhausted or stuck with the weight of life stressors or traumatic and painful experiences? Do you feel you spend a lot of your time trying to make sure everyone else is ok before you care for yourself? We can have a strong inner critic or develop coping strategies that at one point may have served us to protect ourselves, but now may be hindering our ability to connect and love ourselves or others. I want to help you connect back to yourself and values so you can go from surviving to thriving. Therapy can provide a healing space for you to let go of pain and let love and acceptance back into your life.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.