In Person Therapists in Lees Summit, MO

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.

Being alive and creating the types of relationships you want is, simultaneously, a gift and a challenge. If you are trying to reduce resentment after years of misunderstandings, heal after infidelity, renew your relationship as empty nesters, navigate differences in emotional and physical desires, start your marriage on the right track through premarital therapy, and more, I encourage you to talk to me.

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.

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.

Megan works closely with individuals that have experienced big T and little t traumas, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and other mood and personality disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, impulsively, compulsivity, addiction, and social skills... She has a whole person perspective that allows for challenges to the internal and external experiences of an individual or family unit.

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.

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.

The focus of my work is to provide therapy for individuals and couples who are in pursuit of self-awareness, acceptance, healing, and wholeness. My relational approach creates space to honor each person, story, and process. In the midst of continual transformation, sometimes we get stuck, and I find it a privilege to journey with others on their path. On the road to your best self, I hope to be a helpful guide to walk with you through the pain you are experiencing.

Keeping passion and connection in relationships while also thriving as individuals is a goal that many of us have. Balancing these aspects of life can be difficult, especially when life stressors, mental or emotional disorders, or trauma present themselves. My goal is to help clients achieve their goals of connection and personal growth, while challenging them to act on the best parts of themselves. I am passionate about working with couples struggling with intimacy and desire issues. My approach in working with couples centers on differentiation based therapies and encourages both individual and couple growth.

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.

I am here for those that are fed up, tired, lost, misunderstood, disconnected, and hopeless. Here is a place to release your burden and create a new path. You do not have to stay trapped in your confusion. You do not have to continue to shut down or shut out. You do not have to keep hiding. I can guide you into making sense of your experiences. This leads to new perspectives that allow space for making new meaning or finding solutions. Is your home a war zone? Has your spouse become a stranger? Your child out of control? Life unbearable? Let me help you find clarity in your circumstances and tools to move forward. Find your freedom.

I realize that today there is a tremendous amount of stress on individuals. Depression and anxiety abound because of the sheer amount of stress persons are facing. One possible answer to this dilemma is to engage a skilled and seasoned therapist to help. I have faced my own battles with stress, depression, anxiety and childhood trauma. Each of these are extremely painful experiences. I would be privileged to companion you on your healing and growth journey. Contact me for a free 15 minute phone consult.

Life is sometimes full of joy but can also be lonely and deeply painful. Your personal life may feel unbalanced or your relationships seem stuck. I think it is very courageous to seek health and healing from hurt, internal strife or relational trauma. Relationships cause tremendous pain but can also be the source of magnificent healing. Oftentimes a comfortable, inviting space where you can safely explore who you are at your core is just what you need to begin flourishing and thriving. That same space can be precisely the respite your relationships need.

My practice focuses on helping men struggling with sexual addiction, sexual abuse and attachment trauma. These issues often involve tremendous pain and shame. If this is your experience, finding a professional who can provide warmth and acceptance is vital. Whether recovering from sexual addiction, restoring relationships, or healing from the past, I'm here to support you in achieving your goals. Through personal therapy, my own journey in recovery and Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) training, I am especially qualified to help you lead an integrated and whole life free from the cycle of sexual addiction.

Do you ever feel like it is you against the world? Or wonder if there is anyone “in your corner”? This world can throw all sorts of difficulties our way and sometimes it is helpful to know you are not alone in the fight. Those difficulties may present with symptoms of depression, anxiety, fear, worthlessness, addiction, trauma, negative thinking, or loss. I understand how tempting it is to give up the fight, but I also know the joyful victory that comes with healing and freedom. I am holding hope for you even if, right now, you are not able to hope for yourself. I believe there is abundant life and wholeness for YOU!

Clients I work with have often undergone therapy, found it helpful and wish to continue their journey with another modality or they’ve not had a good experience and seek a style of therapy that is personalized and growth-oriented. Jungian therapy can provide profound insight into self, life purpose bridging your present situation with a more meaningful future. I’ve helped many people work through concerns like: depression, anxiety, life transitions, sexuality, divorce, grief. Whatever your concerns, we can work through them together. There is no standard therapy template. Each client undertakes a uniquely individual process.

Are you feeling overcome by relationships, health issues, or work? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with the daily demands of life. Each of us has primary needs to feel safe, secure, protected, loved, and connected. These innate needs follow us throughout life and have a significant impact on our ability to experience life to the fullest. When our fundamental needs are not being met, we can experience significant negative emotions & stress. Our primary essential needs are satisfied physically, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually & behaviorally, but we have to be intentional and active in that process.

Do you live in a constant sense of disconnection-no matter what you do, things never feel quite "okay?" Do you feel controlled by your emotions, overwhelmed by the pressure to accomplish? Does past trauma impact how you show up daily? Has this snowballed into a constant sense of anxiety, stress, and disappointment? Is your self-care and relationships struggling also? Do communication breakdowns and conflict feel like the norm? Do you feel frustrated by the disconnection that has emerged in your life, and it is hard to know how to break the cycle? There is a way to ask for what you need without sacrificing your own boundaries.

How Awesome! We have immediate availability. We have a special interest in providing care for people of all ages who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, PTSD, and family concerns, and are often called the "teen whisperer" for the younger clients. If you are navigating these concerns we offer individualized treatment plans that are set around your goals. Our main priority is to give you a place where you can process your concerns, and provide you with guidance to walk through those with skills.