Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Platte Woods, MO
Sohna Shook
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Platte Woods, MO 64151 (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Depressive disorders.
Everyone has something to work through. My goal is to help those who experience Racial Trauma, General Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD), Depression, Grief and Loss, Stress and Anxiety, Trauma, and Abuse find their strength and hope.
I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Depressive disorders.
Everyone has something to work through. My goal is to help those who experience Racial Trauma, General Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD), Depression, Grief and Loss, Stress and Anxiety, Trauma, and Abuse find their strength and hope.
Dipoto Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Platte Woods, MO 64151
The counselors at Dipoto Counseling Group are Licensed Counselors or Social Workers in the State of Missouri. Our counselors possess a wide range of experience and were selected to meet the diverse needs of our community. We have 16 counselors in our three offices that are ready to work with you. If you are looking for individual, family or couples counseling, we have someone that can work with you. We also have 7 Provisionally Licensed Counselors and Interns that are working under the supervision of Marc Dipoto LPC. They meet weekly with their supervisor to discuss their cases. This service is offered to at a reduced rate.
The counselors at Dipoto Counseling Group are Licensed Counselors or Social Workers in the State of Missouri. Our counselors possess a wide range of experience and were selected to meet the diverse needs of our community. We have 16 counselors in our three offices that are ready to work with you. If you are looking for individual, family or couples counseling, we have someone that can work with you. We also have 7 Provisionally Licensed Counselors and Interns that are working under the supervision of Marc Dipoto LPC. They meet weekly with their supervisor to discuss their cases. This service is offered to at a reduced rate.
Children are one of life's greatest and most challenging gifts. We long to protect them and set them up for all the best things that life can offer. Unfortunately, life can take wild turns and our world can be painfully ugly. Even with our best efforts, children can end up feeling hurt, anxious, angry, sad, disconnected and confused. While we can't walk a child's path for them, we can provide them with empowering spaces to learn to confidently walk their own. Unlike adults, children do not have language to process all they feel and experience, but they have play.
Children are one of life's greatest and most challenging gifts. We long to protect them and set them up for all the best things that life can offer. Unfortunately, life can take wild turns and our world can be painfully ugly. Even with our best efforts, children can end up feeling hurt, anxious, angry, sad, disconnected and confused. While we can't walk a child's path for them, we can provide them with empowering spaces to learn to confidently walk their own. Unlike adults, children do not have language to process all they feel and experience, but they have play.
Heather Eaton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Platte Woods, MO 64151 (Online Only)
Whether navigating life transitions, managing stress and anxiety, or addressing past traumas, I work collaboratively with my clients to develop practical strategies and coping skills that promote resilience and well-being. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and collaboration, with the belief in resilience and potential for growth within each individual and family system. If you are ready to make changes, create and achieve goals, and improve your relationship with yourself and others, I would love to help.
Whether navigating life transitions, managing stress and anxiety, or addressing past traumas, I work collaboratively with my clients to develop practical strategies and coping skills that promote resilience and well-being. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and collaboration, with the belief in resilience and potential for growth within each individual and family system. If you are ready to make changes, create and achieve goals, and improve your relationship with yourself and others, I would love to help.
Dr. Colleen Fagan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Platte Woods, MO 64151
Not accepting new clients
In addition to trauma, I specialize in the treatment of bipolar disorder & depression.
Not accepting new individual therapy clients. I still do letters for gender affirming surgeries and have openings in my gender dysphoria groups. I strive to provide a compassionate, safe, caring, and nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself, express your emotions and thoughts, and feel heard. We live in uncertain, unpredictable times and the need for self-care and connection is greater than before. Know that whatever you are feeling is normal and you are not alone. Remember too that crises can also be opportunities for growth. I am here to help you navigate your life with compassion, healing, and understanding.
In addition to trauma, I specialize in the treatment of bipolar disorder & depression.
Not accepting new individual therapy clients. I still do letters for gender affirming surgeries and have openings in my gender dysphoria groups. I strive to provide a compassionate, safe, caring, and nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself, express your emotions and thoughts, and feel heard. We live in uncertain, unpredictable times and the need for self-care and connection is greater than before. Know that whatever you are feeling is normal and you are not alone. Remember too that crises can also be opportunities for growth. I am here to help you navigate your life with compassion, healing, and understanding.
Carmen McHenry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Platte Woods, MO 64151
Not accepting new clients
My clients usually struggle with family conflict, depression, STRESS, current/past abuse, traumatic events, grief, and/or anxiety.
It's your time to get healthy. I have worked with clients in the Northland for the past 24 years. If you have considered therapy - trust your intuition! You don't have to struggle silently with the lows any longer. If you feel stuck - take the next step. Don't wait until relationships worsen, you lose hope, or shame takes over. The time is now. You deserve it. I offer therapy intensives as well (see my website for details).
My clients usually struggle with family conflict, depression, STRESS, current/past abuse, traumatic events, grief, and/or anxiety.
It's your time to get healthy. I have worked with clients in the Northland for the past 24 years. If you have considered therapy - trust your intuition! You don't have to struggle silently with the lows any longer. If you feel stuck - take the next step. Don't wait until relationships worsen, you lose hope, or shame takes over. The time is now. You deserve it. I offer therapy intensives as well (see my website for details).
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Brian J Abbott Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lake Waukomis, MO 64151
I am passionate about helping people who struggle with anxiety, addiction, developmental trauma, depression, and relational issues. At the core of my approach is an attitude of warmth, acceptance, and faith in my client's innate capacity for healing and transformation. Often people come to therapy with a sense of disempowerment. The impulse to reach out in hope of finding a caring, safe, or 'true other' shows your innate wisdom and strength. We are all in desperate need of help and connection. The implicit hope is that you can do more than just survive.
I am passionate about helping people who struggle with anxiety, addiction, developmental trauma, depression, and relational issues. At the core of my approach is an attitude of warmth, acceptance, and faith in my client's innate capacity for healing and transformation. Often people come to therapy with a sense of disempowerment. The impulse to reach out in hope of finding a caring, safe, or 'true other' shows your innate wisdom and strength. We are all in desperate need of help and connection. The implicit hope is that you can do more than just survive.
Angela Cochneuer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, NCC, CST
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
Seriously- I’m not only a trauma and attachment therapist, I’m a sex therapist - haha nothing is off limits!.
What it’s like to come in for therapy? Therapy is about sharing vulnerability that you may not have experienced before, or at least not experienced positively before. We’re not friends, but we have a connection that we build that is professionally intimate and caring. Therapy is about analysis and making meaning of things that you have gone through and are presently dealing with. Sometimes that presents challenges to a person, things that are occurring with us are tough to look at and face- that’s why I’m here. I will help you look at things that are hard to take in and help you to either accept and appreciate or accept and change.
Seriously- I’m not only a trauma and attachment therapist, I’m a sex therapist - haha nothing is off limits!.
What it’s like to come in for therapy? Therapy is about sharing vulnerability that you may not have experienced before, or at least not experienced positively before. We’re not friends, but we have a connection that we build that is professionally intimate and caring. Therapy is about analysis and making meaning of things that you have gone through and are presently dealing with. Sometimes that presents challenges to a person, things that are occurring with us are tough to look at and face- that’s why I’m here. I will help you look at things that are hard to take in and help you to either accept and appreciate or accept and change.
Holly L. Ramaeker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gladstone, MO 64118
The primary areas of focus include trauma, life transitions, pregnancy/post partum, & relationship stress.
Life is a journey, a journey that is most difficult when traveled alone. I strive to walk with clients on their path towards healing and happiness. Working from a client-centered approach, it is essential for me to understand each client as an individual to develop trust and a partnership in therapy. Relationships, trauma, careers and other stressors take a toll on a person's ability to flourish. I believe that each person has potential for growth from those experiences. My goal is to help you regain your footing on your path to living a full and vibrant life.
The primary areas of focus include trauma, life transitions, pregnancy/post partum, & relationship stress.
Life is a journey, a journey that is most difficult when traveled alone. I strive to walk with clients on their path towards healing and happiness. Working from a client-centered approach, it is essential for me to understand each client as an individual to develop trust and a partnership in therapy. Relationships, trauma, careers and other stressors take a toll on a person's ability to flourish. I believe that each person has potential for growth from those experiences. My goal is to help you regain your footing on your path to living a full and vibrant life.
Jeffrey Soulliere
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSCP, LPC, CIT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
Trauma and difficult life experiences can change the way we perceive ourselves and the world. The effects of these experiences can sometimes leave us feeling out of control, frustrated, lost, and miserable. However, every person has the ability to change, grow, and heal. When we process through our experiences, we can develop a more accurate understanding of who we are—our inner strengths, resources, and needs, and our deeply held hopes for our lives. I'm here to help you grow toward your potential and experience healing and peace.
Trauma and difficult life experiences can change the way we perceive ourselves and the world. The effects of these experiences can sometimes leave us feeling out of control, frustrated, lost, and miserable. However, every person has the ability to change, grow, and heal. When we process through our experiences, we can develop a more accurate understanding of who we are—our inner strengths, resources, and needs, and our deeply held hopes for our lives. I'm here to help you grow toward your potential and experience healing and peace.
Casey Britt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Gladstone, MO 64118 (Online Only)
Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, work or relationship issues, or navigating difficult transitions in your life, I am here to create a safe space where you can explore your emotions and experiences without fear of judgment.
Life’s challenges can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, alone, or stuck. If you are experiencing these struggles, know that you’re not alone. I’m here to offer support and guidance to help navigate these difficult times together. Seeking help can be daunting, but I am so glad you are here to take the first steps toward progress and healing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in both Missouri and Kansas, bringing over a decade of experience working with diverse adult populations.
Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, work or relationship issues, or navigating difficult transitions in your life, I am here to create a safe space where you can explore your emotions and experiences without fear of judgment.
Life’s challenges can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, alone, or stuck. If you are experiencing these struggles, know that you’re not alone. I’m here to offer support and guidance to help navigate these difficult times together. Seeking help can be daunting, but I am so glad you are here to take the first steps toward progress and healing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in both Missouri and Kansas, bringing over a decade of experience working with diverse adult populations.
Danyell Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
Hello, my name is Danyell and I would love to be a part of your journey back to the whole woman that you are! I approach therapy using empathy, compassion, and support to create a safe and warm space to explore self acceptance, challenge societal norms, heal from past trauma, connect with partners, create boundaries, help guide you through the stress of womanhood and reach your goals!
Hello, my name is Danyell and I would love to be a part of your journey back to the whole woman that you are! I approach therapy using empathy, compassion, and support to create a safe and warm space to explore self acceptance, challenge societal norms, heal from past trauma, connect with partners, create boundaries, help guide you through the stress of womanhood and reach your goals!
Embark Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
Our experienced professionals and supervised interns specialize in providing client-centered, trauma competent services for every member of the family, as well as and specialized groups, when a need is identified.
We are here to help! We are a group of professionals who approach therapy with compassion and understanding, providing a partnership with you in a safe, caring and supportive place to explore life's difficulties, and learn how to balance any challenge, and improve your relationships. We use an individualized, integrated approach to therapy, promoting wellness in all areas of your life: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual. We work with children, teens, young adults, millennials, families, couples and partners. We also have counseling interns to provide an affordable options for your mental healthcare.
Our experienced professionals and supervised interns specialize in providing client-centered, trauma competent services for every member of the family, as well as and specialized groups, when a need is identified.
We are here to help! We are a group of professionals who approach therapy with compassion and understanding, providing a partnership with you in a safe, caring and supportive place to explore life's difficulties, and learn how to balance any challenge, and improve your relationships. We use an individualized, integrated approach to therapy, promoting wellness in all areas of your life: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual. We work with children, teens, young adults, millennials, families, couples and partners. We also have counseling interns to provide an affordable options for your mental healthcare.
Jacqueline Keitel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64154
I serve the KC metro area and I specialize in trauma, PTSD (as well as other anxiety disorders), depression, and developing/sustaining healthy relationships which can include family therapy and couples therapy.
Have you experienced a trauma such as sexual/physical/emotional abuse, bullying, a shooting, car accident, or combat/military trauma? Did you survive a traumatic/dysfunctional childhood? Do you have a relationship in your life that you want to be healthier? Does perfectionism consume you? Do you feel controlled by anxiety or depression? Some people think seeking help is a sign of weakness. I completely disagree. I believe it takes an inordinate amount of strength to reach out for help and to become your healthiest authentic self. I would be honored to have the opportunity to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
I serve the KC metro area and I specialize in trauma, PTSD (as well as other anxiety disorders), depression, and developing/sustaining healthy relationships which can include family therapy and couples therapy.
Have you experienced a trauma such as sexual/physical/emotional abuse, bullying, a shooting, car accident, or combat/military trauma? Did you survive a traumatic/dysfunctional childhood? Do you have a relationship in your life that you want to be healthier? Does perfectionism consume you? Do you feel controlled by anxiety or depression? Some people think seeking help is a sign of weakness. I completely disagree. I believe it takes an inordinate amount of strength to reach out for help and to become your healthiest authentic self. I would be honored to have the opportunity to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
Victoria Ford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
As a Holistic Somatic Practitioner, I offer mind-body-spirit therapy for wholeness and resolution to stress or trauma.
I help women 35 + find more ease by resolving the lingering effects of trauma held in their body. I specifically help women navigate menopause, midlife transitions, and anything still hanging around that gets in the way of enjoying and planning a great life. (Self critical talk, unhelpful habits, resentment, losses, fears) I also support women to recover from womb-related trauma: from assault, infertility, miscarriage, birth trauma, medical procedures, intimate betrayal, or cancer. Recovering means feeling whole and enough, self-kindness with your body-mind-spirit, feeling present & at home inside your body; freedom.
As a Holistic Somatic Practitioner, I offer mind-body-spirit therapy for wholeness and resolution to stress or trauma.
I help women 35 + find more ease by resolving the lingering effects of trauma held in their body. I specifically help women navigate menopause, midlife transitions, and anything still hanging around that gets in the way of enjoying and planning a great life. (Self critical talk, unhelpful habits, resentment, losses, fears) I also support women to recover from womb-related trauma: from assault, infertility, miscarriage, birth trauma, medical procedures, intimate betrayal, or cancer. Recovering means feeling whole and enough, self-kindness with your body-mind-spirit, feeling present & at home inside your body; freedom.
I am certified and experienced in CBT, Cognitive Processing for PTSD, Prolonged Exposure, Interpersonal Therapy, STAIR therapy for Complex PTSD, EMDR, and Exposure/Response Prevention.
Hello! My name is Dr. Leigh Anne Randa, PhD. I am a multiply licensed Clinical Psychologist with active licenses in Missouri, Kansas, Arizona and Oregon. I believe each of my clients is unique and deserves a personalized approach to treatment that honors their preferences and needs balanced with clinical expertise. My goal is to tailor interventions that work with the very real constraints of time and finances that exist in our hectic modern culture. I am experienced and happy to help you from single session brief intervention to long term treatment for serious mental health concerns.
I am certified and experienced in CBT, Cognitive Processing for PTSD, Prolonged Exposure, Interpersonal Therapy, STAIR therapy for Complex PTSD, EMDR, and Exposure/Response Prevention.
Hello! My name is Dr. Leigh Anne Randa, PhD. I am a multiply licensed Clinical Psychologist with active licenses in Missouri, Kansas, Arizona and Oregon. I believe each of my clients is unique and deserves a personalized approach to treatment that honors their preferences and needs balanced with clinical expertise. My goal is to tailor interventions that work with the very real constraints of time and finances that exist in our hectic modern culture. I am experienced and happy to help you from single session brief intervention to long term treatment for serious mental health concerns.
Embark Counseling Services
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
Our clinicians are carefully selected and specifically trained in family systems, relationships, child development, challenging behaviors, trauma, attachment issues, emotional challenges and neurodevelopmental concerns.
Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.
Our clinicians are carefully selected and specifically trained in family systems, relationships, child development, challenging behaviors, trauma, attachment issues, emotional challenges and neurodevelopmental concerns.
Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.
Lindsay Diederich
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64151
I will support you in developing more curiosity and compassion toward yourself and help you understand and heal parts of yourself that may be protective or wounded from past experiences or trauma.
Everyone needs a safe place to process the difficult experiences in life. Maybe you are struggling to handle them or wish you could live without the burdens that continue to weigh you down. You are looking for answers, desperately wanting to overcome the struggles that affect you daily. Whether you are seeking support for your individual needs or with your relationships, I aim to create a space for you to connect deeply with yourself and discover your internal capacity to heal, grow, and be your true, authentic self.
I will support you in developing more curiosity and compassion toward yourself and help you understand and heal parts of yourself that may be protective or wounded from past experiences or trauma.
Everyone needs a safe place to process the difficult experiences in life. Maybe you are struggling to handle them or wish you could live without the burdens that continue to weigh you down. You are looking for answers, desperately wanting to overcome the struggles that affect you daily. Whether you are seeking support for your individual needs or with your relationships, I aim to create a space for you to connect deeply with yourself and discover your internal capacity to heal, grow, and be your true, authentic self.
Zachariah L. Whertvine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64118
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with those wanting to manage symptoms of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders.
You will not go where you have not yet been without learning to do what you have not yet done. Many seek wellness, peace, joy, and such believing they must discover it for themselves, by themselves. Yet we see example after example that the most successful have guides, coaches, mentors, or counselors.
I have worked with those wanting to manage symptoms of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and personality disorders.
You will not go where you have not yet been without learning to do what you have not yet done. Many seek wellness, peace, joy, and such believing they must discover it for themselves, by themselves. Yet we see example after example that the most successful have guides, coaches, mentors, or counselors.
Anastasia Castle
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, SATP, CTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64118
I specialize in trauma/ PTSD, sexual addiction, partner betrayal, and difficult family situations.
If you are looking for a down-to-earth counselor to help you reach your goals, then that's me! I am passionate about helping people with their mental health and navigating life's uncertainties. There is much we struggle with, and you deserve someone who listens and cares about your story. I want to help you succeed and find happiness, offering support and compassion as you find your way. If you are ready for a positive change, I am ready to help!
I specialize in trauma/ PTSD, sexual addiction, partner betrayal, and difficult family situations.
If you are looking for a down-to-earth counselor to help you reach your goals, then that's me! I am passionate about helping people with their mental health and navigating life's uncertainties. There is much we struggle with, and you deserve someone who listens and cares about your story. I want to help you succeed and find happiness, offering support and compassion as you find your way. If you are ready for a positive change, I am ready to help!
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.