In Person Therapists in Lees Summit, MO
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I believe that every person is a worthy individual created to experience joy and meaningful relationships. My goal is to help you cultivate a life of peace and purpose rather than chaos and despair. I believe in working hard and laughing harder during the therapeutic process as we all flail our way to health and wellness together.
I believe that every person is a worthy individual created to experience joy and meaningful relationships. My goal is to help you cultivate a life of peace and purpose rather than chaos and despair. I believe in working hard and laughing harder during the therapeutic process as we all flail our way to health and wellness together.
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As a military veteran, I have a passion for the military and first responder communities. I am also passionate about providing clinical Christian counseling to those who have a faith background. I became a counselor as a result of my personal journey with counseling, and it is my desire to use my life experiences to build empathy and connect with my clients in a meaningful way.
As a military veteran, I have a passion for the military and first responder communities. I am also passionate about providing clinical Christian counseling to those who have a faith background. I became a counselor as a result of my personal journey with counseling, and it is my desire to use my life experiences to build empathy and connect with my clients in a meaningful way.
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I work with those who struggle with anxiety disorders, depression, grief, emotional & cognitive coping with medical issues, relationship issues, and spiritual distress. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on targeting unhelpful patterns of thinking & behavior that cause mood symptoms to linger.
I work with those who struggle with anxiety disorders, depression, grief, emotional & cognitive coping with medical issues, relationship issues, and spiritual distress. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on targeting unhelpful patterns of thinking & behavior that cause mood symptoms to linger.
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Kendra Konrady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64086
Is your mind always running 100 mph and consumed with more negative thoughts than helpful thoughts? If so, that's because we have anywhere 60,000 to 80,000 thoughts per day. Research suggests 90% of those thoughts are negative and unhelpful. Many of those thoughts are repetitive, endlessly churning in the mind all day. I am here to help you untangle those unwanted thoughts, uncomfortable feelings and self-judgements that often come in accompaniment. My goal is to provide you space to learn how to slow down your mind and live a more purposeful life.
Is your mind always running 100 mph and consumed with more negative thoughts than helpful thoughts? If so, that's because we have anywhere 60,000 to 80,000 thoughts per day. Research suggests 90% of those thoughts are negative and unhelpful. Many of those thoughts are repetitive, endlessly churning in the mind all day. I am here to help you untangle those unwanted thoughts, uncomfortable feelings and self-judgements that often come in accompaniment. My goal is to provide you space to learn how to slow down your mind and live a more purposeful life.
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Cheryl Mark
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC, NCC, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64064
Most people are doing the best they can in life with the skills they have available. When life becomes overwhelming, unbearable, or unfulfilling, counseling can help you find & experience the joy & love you desire - even in the face of adversity. Counseling can be helpful when you are ready to make changes in your life and when you desire someone to journey with you to realize your best self. In our work together, we will collaborate to set goals that you want to achieve. For some, this may be a change in how you are thinking and feeling. For others, you might be ready to work to find deeper healing through processing your trauma.
Most people are doing the best they can in life with the skills they have available. When life becomes overwhelming, unbearable, or unfulfilling, counseling can help you find & experience the joy & love you desire - even in the face of adversity. Counseling can be helpful when you are ready to make changes in your life and when you desire someone to journey with you to realize your best self. In our work together, we will collaborate to set goals that you want to achieve. For some, this may be a change in how you are thinking and feeling. For others, you might be ready to work to find deeper healing through processing your trauma.
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Teen struggling with anxiety or depression? Child with big, uncontrollable feelings? Are the parenting tips on social media not helping? Understanding the complexities children and adolescence face drives my passion as a therapist. In my office, children and teens can come as they are and be fully themselves. I use Play Therapy to engage children, creating a space for growth.I incorporate TheraPlay to support families in fostering connections and building resilient bonds. No matter the age, littles, teens or adults, my approach is rooted in genuine connection,aiming to build trust and understanding in every therapeutic relationship.
Teen struggling with anxiety or depression? Child with big, uncontrollable feelings? Are the parenting tips on social media not helping? Understanding the complexities children and adolescence face drives my passion as a therapist. In my office, children and teens can come as they are and be fully themselves. I use Play Therapy to engage children, creating a space for growth.I incorporate TheraPlay to support families in fostering connections and building resilient bonds. No matter the age, littles, teens or adults, my approach is rooted in genuine connection,aiming to build trust and understanding in every therapeutic relationship.
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Tarissa Helms - Accepting New Clients!
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063
Sometimes life presents challenges we don’t feel equipped to face alone. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure about where to turn next, I would love to meet you right where you’re at, give you a place to share your story, and partner with you to figure out a plan to start moving forward again. No matter what issue you choose to bring to counseling, I strive to create a safe and supportive space for you to express and process emotions, heal old wounds, and grow in greater understanding of yourself and your relationships with others.
Sometimes life presents challenges we don’t feel equipped to face alone. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure about where to turn next, I would love to meet you right where you’re at, give you a place to share your story, and partner with you to figure out a plan to start moving forward again. No matter what issue you choose to bring to counseling, I strive to create a safe and supportive space for you to express and process emotions, heal old wounds, and grow in greater understanding of yourself and your relationships with others.
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I am an EMDRIA trained therapist, who has been in the field for over ten years. I have experience in substance abuse, family issues, co-dependency, addictions, severe anxiety and mental illnesses. I work with clients as young as 3 years old. I don't believe that there is any situation that can't get better, with coping skills and support. I have been a clinician since 2005. My experience in this field is extensive, I have worked with families that were in foster care, telemedicine, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse both adults and adolescents, outpatient mental health therapy,
I am an EMDRIA trained therapist, who has been in the field for over ten years. I have experience in substance abuse, family issues, co-dependency, addictions, severe anxiety and mental illnesses. I work with clients as young as 3 years old. I don't believe that there is any situation that can't get better, with coping skills and support. I have been a clinician since 2005. My experience in this field is extensive, I have worked with families that were in foster care, telemedicine, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse both adults and adolescents, outpatient mental health therapy,
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Ellie Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64086
Sam is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Licensure Supervisor in the state of Missouri. She has a decade of experience in community mental health working in and leading a vast array of programming. Sam has also created and overseen prevention programming targeting at-risk youth. Throughout her career, Sam has treated individuals of all ages, specializing in children and adolescents. As a counselor, Sam engages in a client-centered approach with utilization of cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing techniques.
Sam is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Licensure Supervisor in the state of Missouri. She has a decade of experience in community mental health working in and leading a vast array of programming. Sam has also created and overseen prevention programming targeting at-risk youth. Throughout her career, Sam has treated individuals of all ages, specializing in children and adolescents. As a counselor, Sam engages in a client-centered approach with utilization of cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing techniques.
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Katie Kirkenmeier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, PMH-C, ATR
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64063
Waitlist for new clients
I believe every person has the right to heal and experience personal growth. We all experience hardships and stress in life that can be overwhelming. I am here to help you understand you are not alone and deserve to be heard . My intention is to provide a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed space to support you on your path to healing and to enhance your relationship to self. There is no concern that is too small that you should have to endure by yourself. I believe each individual is unique and deserves a therapeutic experience that is tailored to their healing journey.
I believe every person has the right to heal and experience personal growth. We all experience hardships and stress in life that can be overwhelming. I am here to help you understand you are not alone and deserve to be heard . My intention is to provide a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed space to support you on your path to healing and to enhance your relationship to self. There is no concern that is too small that you should have to endure by yourself. I believe each individual is unique and deserves a therapeutic experience that is tailored to their healing journey.
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Ivy Pellerito
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MO, LCPC-KS, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063
I am licensed in MO and KS allowing me to offer telehealth sessions throughout both states and in-person sessions for individuals in the KC metro. Available for immediate day and evening appointments. For over 15 years, I have worked with adults to help create long-term change, healing and transformation, instead of temporary band-aids. This is done by building a relationship of safety and acceptance, identifying the root cause of the problem, and provide the tools and techniques that best fit the circumstance.
I am licensed in MO and KS allowing me to offer telehealth sessions throughout both states and in-person sessions for individuals in the KC metro. Available for immediate day and evening appointments. For over 15 years, I have worked with adults to help create long-term change, healing and transformation, instead of temporary band-aids. This is done by building a relationship of safety and acceptance, identifying the root cause of the problem, and provide the tools and techniques that best fit the circumstance.
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Do you feel like you don't "fit the mold"? Me either! Do you sometimes feel like you just need someone to talk to about life? Let's work through it together! Kiersten White is a former teacher and school social worker with experience working with both teens and adults. Kiersten is compassionate and caring while still giving you the tools you need to work through whatever you may be going through. Contact Kiersten today to get started! Evening and weekend times available now!
Do you feel like you don't "fit the mold"? Me either! Do you sometimes feel like you just need someone to talk to about life? Let's work through it together! Kiersten White is a former teacher and school social worker with experience working with both teens and adults. Kiersten is compassionate and caring while still giving you the tools you need to work through whatever you may be going through. Contact Kiersten today to get started! Evening and weekend times available now!
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I greet you with acceptance and an open heart. Life can throw surprises or maybe you've hit a roadblock and realize something has to change? Counseling provides a safe and confidential space to share worry, fear, sadness, anger, hopes and dreams, and then learn tools to deal with any challenge in your life. Call me now if you seek a path to the happy and serene life you deserve.
I greet you with acceptance and an open heart. Life can throw surprises or maybe you've hit a roadblock and realize something has to change? Counseling provides a safe and confidential space to share worry, fear, sadness, anger, hopes and dreams, and then learn tools to deal with any challenge in your life. Call me now if you seek a path to the happy and serene life you deserve.
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Summit Ridge Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64063
We are a group practice in Lees Summit, Missouri. We have providers that specialize in couples counseling, children, teens, and adults. We are committed to helping families, individuals, as well as our community happier and healthier.
We are a group practice in Lees Summit, Missouri. We have providers that specialize in couples counseling, children, teens, and adults. We are committed to helping families, individuals, as well as our community happier and healthier.
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Alexandria Fortenbery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64081
Being a human can be tough and life gets heavy sometimes, but you don't have to do it alone. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, I can help you process these complicated feelings and find a way forward.
Being a human can be tough and life gets heavy sometimes, but you don't have to do it alone. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, I can help you process these complicated feelings and find a way forward.
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Whether you are facing a new crisis in your life or feeling stuck with old feelings and behaviors, therapy can be a useful tool to help you move on with your life. Utilizing a direct and thoughtful approach, I will help you find coping strategies to deal with the immediate stressor, but also help you identify underlying patterns and issues so you can make long-term and lasting changes. I work with a range of clients from adults to adolescents and help people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and crisis situations.
Whether you are facing a new crisis in your life or feeling stuck with old feelings and behaviors, therapy can be a useful tool to help you move on with your life. Utilizing a direct and thoughtful approach, I will help you find coping strategies to deal with the immediate stressor, but also help you identify underlying patterns and issues so you can make long-term and lasting changes. I work with a range of clients from adults to adolescents and help people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and crisis situations.
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Welcome! You did it. You are here. You are already on your way. My name is Hannah and I am here to support you in your journey toward healing, meaning, and hope. Therapy is an opportunity to gain insight and improve your mental and emotional wellness. I am open to sharing my skill sets and working alongside you to provide support on your journey to unpack and discover the ways in which you can thrive and come home to yourself. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and women coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and relationship issues.
Welcome! You did it. You are here. You are already on your way. My name is Hannah and I am here to support you in your journey toward healing, meaning, and hope. Therapy is an opportunity to gain insight and improve your mental and emotional wellness. I am open to sharing my skill sets and working alongside you to provide support on your journey to unpack and discover the ways in which you can thrive and come home to yourself. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and women coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and relationship issues.
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Stacey Haselhorst
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64064
Are you or a loved one feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Experiencing the impact of trauma? Having relationship problems? Struggling overall? Whether your goal is to overcome challenges or to grow in a more satisfying way, my goal is provide you with emotional support and give you strategies necessary to bring the change you wish to see in your life. I work with people who experience anxiety, depression, behavior issues, trauma, grief & loss, divorce, abandonment, and attachment & adjustment challenges.
Are you or a loved one feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Experiencing the impact of trauma? Having relationship problems? Struggling overall? Whether your goal is to overcome challenges or to grow in a more satisfying way, my goal is provide you with emotional support and give you strategies necessary to bring the change you wish to see in your life. I work with people who experience anxiety, depression, behavior issues, trauma, grief & loss, divorce, abandonment, and attachment & adjustment challenges.
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Chris Cobb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64081
Your family may be feeling like it is being turned upside down as your developing young adult struggles to find their place in the world. I work within the family system to re-establish the balance that is necessary for a healthy, growing family and find order within the chaos. Teens and young people may appear to be rebelling; fighting back against all of the families efforts to offer guidance and support. We can work together to turn this energy into a productivity and success in academic, social, and all other aspects of life.
Your family may be feeling like it is being turned upside down as your developing young adult struggles to find their place in the world. I work within the family system to re-establish the balance that is necessary for a healthy, growing family and find order within the chaos. Teens and young people may appear to be rebelling; fighting back against all of the families efforts to offer guidance and support. We can work together to turn this energy into a productivity and success in academic, social, and all other aspects of life.
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Krista Gomez Gonzalez
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64064
Now accepting new clients! People seek counseling for a variety of reasons. Whether you find yourself wanting to heal from previous painful or traumatic experiences, desiring to reconnect with your true and authentic self, seeking new ways to interact with yourself and others, or looking to explore your fears and what holds you back, I would be honored to come alongside you in your journey towards transformation. I believe that each person is an expert on themselves and that my role is to provide a safe space to help others uncover their own insights and needs. Together, we can gently work towards healing and integration.
Now accepting new clients! People seek counseling for a variety of reasons. Whether you find yourself wanting to heal from previous painful or traumatic experiences, desiring to reconnect with your true and authentic self, seeking new ways to interact with yourself and others, or looking to explore your fears and what holds you back, I would be honored to come alongside you in your journey towards transformation. I believe that each person is an expert on themselves and that my role is to provide a safe space to help others uncover their own insights and needs. Together, we can gently work towards healing and integration.