In Person Therapists in Lees Summit, MO
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Dr. Christine Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64063
"It's okay not to be okay!" Sometimes all you need is to give yourself permission to not be okay. There are moments in our lives when facing issues alone is not enough and it becomes difficult to navigate life's circumstances. That's where I step in. If you are suffering from trauma, grief, life stressors, relationship conflict, depression, or anxiety, I work with you at your point of need.
"It's okay not to be okay!" Sometimes all you need is to give yourself permission to not be okay. There are moments in our lives when facing issues alone is not enough and it becomes difficult to navigate life's circumstances. That's where I step in. If you are suffering from trauma, grief, life stressors, relationship conflict, depression, or anxiety, I work with you at your point of need.
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I'm currently accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions! I believe that the most important part of therapy is the relationship between the client and therapist. My primary objective as your therapist is to cultivate a trusting relationship with you, fostering an environment where you can freely, securely express yourself, especially on sensitive and more challenging topics within your life. I utilize an eclectic approach to meet your needs and encourage the use of your own strengths to help reach your goals and uncover your full potential.
I'm currently accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions! I believe that the most important part of therapy is the relationship between the client and therapist. My primary objective as your therapist is to cultivate a trusting relationship with you, fostering an environment where you can freely, securely express yourself, especially on sensitive and more challenging topics within your life. I utilize an eclectic approach to meet your needs and encourage the use of your own strengths to help reach your goals and uncover your full potential.
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Racism is tough! We all live with various levels of stress and anxiety caused by the numerous elements in our lives. But living under the constant stress, pressure, and anxiety of racism adds another level of tension to our relationships with our family, our co-workers, our community, and ourselves. Please Note: Currently Not Accepting Insurance
Racism is tough! We all live with various levels of stress and anxiety caused by the numerous elements in our lives. But living under the constant stress, pressure, and anxiety of racism adds another level of tension to our relationships with our family, our co-workers, our community, and ourselves. Please Note: Currently Not Accepting Insurance
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Julie M. LaCubbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMFTS
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64064
My specialty is couples and families. I mostly work with partners who are struggling with communication issues, infidelity, trust, and conflict. I often work with families who are struggling with boundaries and family arguments, as well as issues stemming from a new marriage with children from previous relationships.
My specialty is couples and families. I mostly work with partners who are struggling with communication issues, infidelity, trust, and conflict. I often work with families who are struggling with boundaries and family arguments, as well as issues stemming from a new marriage with children from previous relationships.
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I offer counseling services for all ages. Whether you're suffering from depression and anxiety or you've experienced something traumatic, I can help. I can help because I've been there myself. We all experience unwanted circumstances, emotions, and addictions that are difficult to handle alone. What has been harmed in relationship with others must be healed with relationship. That's where I come in. I will come alongside you or your child and help you where you're at. I will help you gain insight and provide you with the skills to help you with your problem.
I offer counseling services for all ages. Whether you're suffering from depression and anxiety or you've experienced something traumatic, I can help. I can help because I've been there myself. We all experience unwanted circumstances, emotions, and addictions that are difficult to handle alone. What has been harmed in relationship with others must be healed with relationship. That's where I come in. I will come alongside you or your child and help you where you're at. I will help you gain insight and provide you with the skills to help you with your problem.
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KC Life Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, IRT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063
LIFE...Let's figure it out together! Anxiety? Relational Troubles? Things can get better. We all struggle. No mater what you're dealing with, I am here to help! Learn how anxiety works, learn new coping skills, and discuss how life is going for you. I am an educated, trained, confidential professional with life experience and wisdom to guide you to improve your quality of life. Don't wait any longer. Life can be very short or very, very long. Call today and let's chat about your situation. Make that first step. When we know better, we do better.
LIFE...Let's figure it out together! Anxiety? Relational Troubles? Things can get better. We all struggle. No mater what you're dealing with, I am here to help! Learn how anxiety works, learn new coping skills, and discuss how life is going for you. I am an educated, trained, confidential professional with life experience and wisdom to guide you to improve your quality of life. Don't wait any longer. Life can be very short or very, very long. Call today and let's chat about your situation. Make that first step. When we know better, we do better.
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Shantai L. McCray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64081
Making the choice to see a therapist can be difficult for a number of reasons. However, I believe it to be a life-changing decision. My goal is to help you discover the patterns in your life that leave you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Through our work together, I hope to help you uncover the tools you possess to get back on track.
Making the choice to see a therapist can be difficult for a number of reasons. However, I believe it to be a life-changing decision. My goal is to help you discover the patterns in your life that leave you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Through our work together, I hope to help you uncover the tools you possess to get back on track.
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I consider what my client and their environment can bring to their process of healing. I believe that I am an active participant, encouraging the process of change alongside my client. My goal is to offer support and strategies so that my clients can decide for themselves what is appropriate for them. I strive to help my clients gain perspective and a deeper understanding of their lives so they are empowered to make meaningful breakthroughs for themselves. In addition to individual therapy, I enjoy working with couples helping them to relate better with one another or to cope with family issues in healthier ways.
I consider what my client and their environment can bring to their process of healing. I believe that I am an active participant, encouraging the process of change alongside my client. My goal is to offer support and strategies so that my clients can decide for themselves what is appropriate for them. I strive to help my clients gain perspective and a deeper understanding of their lives so they are empowered to make meaningful breakthroughs for themselves. In addition to individual therapy, I enjoy working with couples helping them to relate better with one another or to cope with family issues in healthier ways.
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Amy Weiskirch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64081
Midlife Counseling for Individuals and Couples. Accepting New Clients! Are you struggling with empty nest syndrome—trying to cope with midlife identity crisis—caring for aging parents—experiencing menopause or new health concerns—exploring retirement or new career paths—facing a gray divorce—or wanting to reconnect with your partner, you’re not alone. If you are going through a midlife crisis, you are most likely feeling confusion, fear, inner turmoil, and even loss of your role or purpose in life. This can be a time of tremendous stress, anxiety, and depression. I’m here to help and support you through this difficult time.
Midlife Counseling for Individuals and Couples. Accepting New Clients! Are you struggling with empty nest syndrome—trying to cope with midlife identity crisis—caring for aging parents—experiencing menopause or new health concerns—exploring retirement or new career paths—facing a gray divorce—or wanting to reconnect with your partner, you’re not alone. If you are going through a midlife crisis, you are most likely feeling confusion, fear, inner turmoil, and even loss of your role or purpose in life. This can be a time of tremendous stress, anxiety, and depression. I’m here to help and support you through this difficult time.
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Everyone we encounter in our lives plays a part in our story. Each experience leads to decisions that develop who we are. Sometimes we come to an encounter or experience that we aren't sure how to interpret, or work through. When we experience mental health symptoms or life stress that impairs our functioning, it is important to seek, learn, and utilize skills to get back to functioning that helps us achieve our goals.
Everyone we encounter in our lives plays a part in our story. Each experience leads to decisions that develop who we are. Sometimes we come to an encounter or experience that we aren't sure how to interpret, or work through. When we experience mental health symptoms or life stress that impairs our functioning, it is important to seek, learn, and utilize skills to get back to functioning that helps us achieve our goals.
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Sierra Cook
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64081
Hey! I'm Sierra, a therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find their path to well-being. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University. I believe that therapy should be a readily accessible resource for everyone. Taking that first step to seek counseling can be daunting, yet it's often a vital catalyst for personal growth and transformation.
Hey! I'm Sierra, a therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find their path to well-being. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University. I believe that therapy should be a readily accessible resource for everyone. Taking that first step to seek counseling can be daunting, yet it's often a vital catalyst for personal growth and transformation.
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Accepting new clients! I see clients in-person with Springs Therapy Services and virtually with Healthy Perspectives, whichever is your preference. I think it takes courage to reach out and ask for help, which can be when we feel we're at our most vulnerable. Whether individuals are facing new stressors or have been dealing with long term struggles, it can be healing to have someone come alongside and undo the aloneness. In the depths of vulnerability, strength can be found. There is hope and I would be honored to help you in your journey.
Accepting new clients! I see clients in-person with Springs Therapy Services and virtually with Healthy Perspectives, whichever is your preference. I think it takes courage to reach out and ask for help, which can be when we feel we're at our most vulnerable. Whether individuals are facing new stressors or have been dealing with long term struggles, it can be healing to have someone come alongside and undo the aloneness. In the depths of vulnerability, strength can be found. There is hope and I would be honored to help you in your journey.
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Do you or your child struggle with anxiety and lack a sense of self? Does this affect the ability to function or to connect with others? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if relationships with others could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about finding stability and safety in relationships with those they care about.
Do you or your child struggle with anxiety and lack a sense of self? Does this affect the ability to function or to connect with others? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if relationships with others could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about finding stability and safety in relationships with those they care about.
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Diana Hughes Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lees Summit, MO 64064
With each stage in life, we are faced with new challenges. Sometimes new challenges may be too difficult to deal with alone and other times, we carry old problems with us. In order to live a happier, healthier life, we need to address those problems head on. With years of experience as a high school teacher and now as a counselor, I have experience working with adolescent problems, divorce or separation, foster and adoption, loss, cultural challenges, and coping skills. I have worked with clients that only speak Spanish and am accepting of all sexual orientations. My goal is to provide a safe, judgement-free space for you.
With each stage in life, we are faced with new challenges. Sometimes new challenges may be too difficult to deal with alone and other times, we carry old problems with us. In order to live a happier, healthier life, we need to address those problems head on. With years of experience as a high school teacher and now as a counselor, I have experience working with adolescent problems, divorce or separation, foster and adoption, loss, cultural challenges, and coping skills. I have worked with clients that only speak Spanish and am accepting of all sexual orientations. My goal is to provide a safe, judgement-free space for you.
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As someone who is grieving or suffering through a life transition, you often find yourself wondering will I feel better, can I feel better? It seems like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work, at least not for very long. Imagine what it would feel like to move forward, what would it be like if your life wasn’t controlled by your pain? A life transition can be planned or unplanned, positive or negative. They may be dramatic as in accidents, death, divorce, job loss or serious illness or can come from positive experiences such as getting married, going away to college, starting a new job, moving away or giving birth.
As someone who is grieving or suffering through a life transition, you often find yourself wondering will I feel better, can I feel better? It seems like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work, at least not for very long. Imagine what it would feel like to move forward, what would it be like if your life wasn’t controlled by your pain? A life transition can be planned or unplanned, positive or negative. They may be dramatic as in accidents, death, divorce, job loss or serious illness or can come from positive experiences such as getting married, going away to college, starting a new job, moving away or giving birth.
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Living authentically and creatively sounds good, right? Nurturing quality relationships is important and also difficult. Managing stress in difficult times is confusing and overwhelming. Showing up in your life *how* you want is why we are here. Helping you identify ways the past has shaped your life, the patterns that have emerged and how to implement the change you want is our priority at HTC.
Living authentically and creatively sounds good, right? Nurturing quality relationships is important and also difficult. Managing stress in difficult times is confusing and overwhelming. Showing up in your life *how* you want is why we are here. Helping you identify ways the past has shaped your life, the patterns that have emerged and how to implement the change you want is our priority at HTC.
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Aimee Hubbard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64081
Relationships face so many challenges, but I'm here to help couples navigate these ups and downs. In our sessions, I aim to offer expertise while honoring your lived experience. I take a trauma informed and non-judgmental approach that blends compassion with humor to help you find the best path forward. Embracing diversity and supporting the LGBTQ+ community are integral parts of my practice, ensuring that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Beyond my formal education, I'm a lifelong learner that is committed to providing the best care.
Relationships face so many challenges, but I'm here to help couples navigate these ups and downs. In our sessions, I aim to offer expertise while honoring your lived experience. I take a trauma informed and non-judgmental approach that blends compassion with humor to help you find the best path forward. Embracing diversity and supporting the LGBTQ+ community are integral parts of my practice, ensuring that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Beyond my formal education, I'm a lifelong learner that is committed to providing the best care.
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LaShandra Shepard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063
Trying to keep it together can be exhausting when you feel your life is falling apart. You’re likely feeling overwhelmed, questioning everything, and maybe not recognizing the person you’ve become. You’re trying your best but stressed, showing up to places nervous, exhausted, and uncertain of what to do next. Together, we will figure out the root of what’s going on, discover your innate strengths, find your authentic voice, and develop coping skills so you can reconnect with yourself and those you care about.
Trying to keep it together can be exhausting when you feel your life is falling apart. You’re likely feeling overwhelmed, questioning everything, and maybe not recognizing the person you’ve become. You’re trying your best but stressed, showing up to places nervous, exhausted, and uncertain of what to do next. Together, we will figure out the root of what’s going on, discover your innate strengths, find your authentic voice, and develop coping skills so you can reconnect with yourself and those you care about.
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Kathryn J Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063
While there are many challenges to this life, there are also many ways to navigate better, therapy provides the space to learn to cope better, problem solve, heal, get motivated, improve our outlook, find strength and to just be heard. I love the saying "if we don't develop new coping skills then we default to the ineffective ones learned in childhood."
While there are many challenges to this life, there are also many ways to navigate better, therapy provides the space to learn to cope better, problem solve, heal, get motivated, improve our outlook, find strength and to just be heard. I love the saying "if we don't develop new coping skills then we default to the ineffective ones learned in childhood."
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Rachel N. Murdock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64063
Trauma and anxiety can lead to a sense of fragmentation, exhaustion, and detachment from our true selves. This may affect mental and physical health, relationships, and career, causing frustration. Everyday situations might evoke discomfort, and recalling a time when things felt different feels nearly impossible. If you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and suffering in silence, it's time for a change. If you're ready to pursue happiness, well-being, and face the future with hope, I'm here to support you on your healing journey. Reach out, and let's start this process together.
Trauma and anxiety can lead to a sense of fragmentation, exhaustion, and detachment from our true selves. This may affect mental and physical health, relationships, and career, causing frustration. Everyday situations might evoke discomfort, and recalling a time when things felt different feels nearly impossible. If you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and suffering in silence, it's time for a change. If you're ready to pursue happiness, well-being, and face the future with hope, I'm here to support you on your healing journey. Reach out, and let's start this process together.