Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Raytown, MO
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Clear Counseling Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Raytown, MO 64133 (Online Only)
She services various diagnosis includes but not limited to, mood disorders, chemical addiction, trauma, grief, depression, pain and anxiety.
Kenya Hicks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is a graduate of the University of Missouri Kansas City with a Master’s Degree in Social Worker. Mrs. Hicks has experience in treating childhood trauma. She has over 15 years’ experience working with children, families and individuals as a Trauma Clinician. She provides early intervention or crisis management services to help stabilize individuals and families in need.
She services various diagnosis includes but not limited to, mood disorders, chemical addiction, trauma, grief, depression, pain and anxiety.
Kenya Hicks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is a graduate of the University of Missouri Kansas City with a Master’s Degree in Social Worker. Mrs. Hicks has experience in treating childhood trauma. She has over 15 years’ experience working with children, families and individuals as a Trauma Clinician. She provides early intervention or crisis management services to help stabilize individuals and families in need.
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the issues or conditions that EMDR has shown a high degree of effectiveness with: sexual/physical abuse, panic attacks ,sleeping issues, post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety/stress, car accident, trauma, childhood abuse, natural disaster, anger/temper, phobias/fears, fire, victim of violence.
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,
the issues or conditions that EMDR has shown a high degree of effectiveness with: sexual/physical abuse, panic attacks ,sleeping issues, post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety/stress, car accident, trauma, childhood abuse, natural disaster, anger/temper, phobias/fears, fire, victim of violence.
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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Katrina Stoddard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raytown, MO 64133
I am Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) in the states of Kansas and Missouri. In addition to being in private practice, I teach a graduate course at the University of Kansas as well as provide guidance and therapy skills to graduate level students at Friends University. I specialize in couples therapy and maternal mental health. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which I use with my in my trauma work.
I am Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) in the states of Kansas and Missouri. In addition to being in private practice, I teach a graduate course at the University of Kansas as well as provide guidance and therapy skills to graduate level students at Friends University. I specialize in couples therapy and maternal mental health. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which I use with my in my trauma work.
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Sophia Palmerin - Accepting New Clients!
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
Raytown, MO 64129
Happy you are here! I am a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma therapy for teens and adults up to age 65. With a passion for guiding individuals through their healing journeys, I utilize an eclectic approach, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My approach is direct and straightforward—I believe in addressing issues head-on rather than sugar-coating. I create a supportive environment where vulnerability and accountability are key components of the healing process.
Happy you are here! I am a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma therapy for teens and adults up to age 65. With a passion for guiding individuals through their healing journeys, I utilize an eclectic approach, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My approach is direct and straightforward—I believe in addressing issues head-on rather than sugar-coating. I create a supportive environment where vulnerability and accountability are key components of the healing process.
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Tamika Hanks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Raytown, MO 64138 (Online Only)
Participating in therapy will provide a passageway to explore past trauma and hurt to heal from life challenges.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 25 years of experience working in the Mental Health Care field. I have 14 years experience providing individual therapy, family therapy and couples counseling. My education, employment and life experiences provided me with skills and empathy to assist clients to manage and problem solve. Majority of my clients have anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, low self-esteem, and substance abuse. Understanding a client’s situation, symptoms and needs and then matching them with a diagnosis (when appropriate) and a treatment plan that will help them heal, grow and thrive.
Participating in therapy will provide a passageway to explore past trauma and hurt to heal from life challenges.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 25 years of experience working in the Mental Health Care field. I have 14 years experience providing individual therapy, family therapy and couples counseling. My education, employment and life experiences provided me with skills and empathy to assist clients to manage and problem solve. Majority of my clients have anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, low self-esteem, and substance abuse. Understanding a client’s situation, symptoms and needs and then matching them with a diagnosis (when appropriate) and a treatment plan that will help them heal, grow and thrive.
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Whether its depression, anxiety, infertility, adoption, trauma, relationships or career problems, I help clients explore the schemas and attachment patterns they've developed over time.
I work with people from all walks of life...different cultural identities, ages, backgrounds and things they want to talk about. Some clients aren't sure of what's wrong and just need to explore. That's great! Others know exactly what's wrong, but just aren't sure what to do about it. And some of us know what we need to do, we just need the help to take those steps. We all enter this process at different places. There's no wrong place to be.
Whether its depression, anxiety, infertility, adoption, trauma, relationships or career problems, I help clients explore the schemas and attachment patterns they've developed over time.
I work with people from all walks of life...different cultural identities, ages, backgrounds and things they want to talk about. Some clients aren't sure of what's wrong and just need to explore. That's great! Others know exactly what's wrong, but just aren't sure what to do about it. And some of us know what we need to do, we just need the help to take those steps. We all enter this process at different places. There's no wrong place to be.
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Journee To Healing
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raytown, MO 64133 (Online Only)
Life can be so complicated. The ups, downs, and all arounds can sometimes be debilitating, confusing and all out frustrating. Life’s turbulence can also make you feel you’ve lost control and perhaps has left you struggling to navigate through obstacles. I would love to partner with you to help you realize the strength and resilience you have within to overcome and to manage. I teach vital tools to use in everyday life such as stress and anger management, coping skills, and the recognization of thought patterns that may affect your behaviors and emotions.
Life can be so complicated. The ups, downs, and all arounds can sometimes be debilitating, confusing and all out frustrating. Life’s turbulence can also make you feel you’ve lost control and perhaps has left you struggling to navigate through obstacles. I would love to partner with you to help you realize the strength and resilience you have within to overcome and to manage. I teach vital tools to use in everyday life such as stress and anger management, coping skills, and the recognization of thought patterns that may affect your behaviors and emotions.
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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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My passion is helping people achieve healthy relationships that honor, strengthen, and validate the people in them. I enjoy helping young men and women to build significant and open relationships on their way through dating and engagement as well as working with them on tools to address the conflict in their marriage. Often times unchecked anxiety leads to depression and I have many effective tools for people who struggle in attending to their anxiety in an effective way. I work with addictions of all kinds in a non shaming, caring, effective, and healing way.
My passion is helping people achieve healthy relationships that honor, strengthen, and validate the people in them. I enjoy helping young men and women to build significant and open relationships on their way through dating and engagement as well as working with them on tools to address the conflict in their marriage. Often times unchecked anxiety leads to depression and I have many effective tools for people who struggle in attending to their anxiety in an effective way. I work with addictions of all kinds in a non shaming, caring, effective, and healing way.
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Do your find yourself struggling with negative emotions such as worry, sadness, or irritability? Do you need help changing your current ways of coping with stress or challenges? Do you struggle with continual feelings of low self-esteem? My goal is to help you feel more centered, capable, and confident as you learn to cope with negative feelings and habits in a more self-supporting manner. I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety and eating disorders. I also work with individuals who struggle with relationship issues.
Do your find yourself struggling with negative emotions such as worry, sadness, or irritability? Do you need help changing your current ways of coping with stress or challenges? Do you struggle with continual feelings of low self-esteem? My goal is to help you feel more centered, capable, and confident as you learn to cope with negative feelings and habits in a more self-supporting manner. I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety and eating disorders. I also work with individuals who struggle with relationship issues.
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Jeff Dayton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Raytown, MO 64133
Not accepting new clients
Are you looking for support in navigating through the ups and downs of life? Are you searching for ways to better deal with anxiety and daily life stressors? Are you seeking to overcome depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, men's issues, family & relationship issues? Together, we can meet your needs and help you get where you want to be. As we journey together, my clinical desire is for you to feel heard, safe and understood. My Mission, is to equip you with unique skills to handle any situation you may face. I use an integrated approach of Solution Focused Brief Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Are you looking for support in navigating through the ups and downs of life? Are you searching for ways to better deal with anxiety and daily life stressors? Are you seeking to overcome depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, men's issues, family & relationship issues? Together, we can meet your needs and help you get where you want to be. As we journey together, my clinical desire is for you to feel heard, safe and understood. My Mission, is to equip you with unique skills to handle any situation you may face. I use an integrated approach of Solution Focused Brief Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depressive symptoms.
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 use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depressive symptoms.
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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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!
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!
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Bridge Cunningham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64133
As a fellow queer person (a-spec & nonbinary) who's overcome trauma & self-worth struggles, I understand.
Accepting new clients! If you could live without judgment, what would that look like? It might be a hard question to answer! If you're LGBTQIA+, maybe you could show up authentically and effortlessly and stay safe. The intrusive questions you get about being aromantic or asexual don't bother you as much anymore, & you embrace that part of yourself as a natural part of yourself. If you've experienced trauma, the things from the past don't hurt as much & you can look to your future with hope instead of dread. All of these aren't far-off dreams. They're possible! Sometimes, all we need is a little extra help to get us there.
As a fellow queer person (a-spec & nonbinary) who's overcome trauma & self-worth struggles, I understand.
Accepting new clients! If you could live without judgment, what would that look like? It might be a hard question to answer! If you're LGBTQIA+, maybe you could show up authentically and effortlessly and stay safe. The intrusive questions you get about being aromantic or asexual don't bother you as much anymore, & you embrace that part of yourself as a natural part of yourself. If you've experienced trauma, the things from the past don't hurt as much & you can look to your future with hope instead of dread. All of these aren't far-off dreams. They're possible! Sometimes, all we need is a little extra help to get us there.
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Jennifer Occil
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64133 (Online Only)
I have experience working with children and families in areas of crisis intervention,emotional, physical,and sexual abuse, and trauma related issues.
I offer a variety of treatment approaches. I utilize a person-centered, strengths based approach combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I have experience working with children and families in areas of crisis intervention,emotional, physical,and sexual abuse, and trauma related issues.
I offer a variety of treatment approaches. I utilize a person-centered, strengths based approach combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Kate Perkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64133
At Simply Known, we support individuals struggling with eating disorders, perinatal mental health and postpartum disorders, infertility support, and trauma, at all stages, and times of transition, stress and crisis.
Seeking a therapist for yourself can be overwhelming. Managing past trauma, your relationship with food and your body, experiencing perinatal mental health struggles and postpartum challenges, and the emotional burden of fertility treatment, can be incredibly stressful. At Simply Known, we are deeply committed to empowering individuals to find profound growth and healing. Together, we can help you find the courage to heal from the past, turn down the negative voice in your mind, choose healthy coping skills to build resiliency, and trust yourself to create the life you love.
At Simply Known, we support individuals struggling with eating disorders, perinatal mental health and postpartum disorders, infertility support, and trauma, at all stages, and times of transition, stress and crisis.
Seeking a therapist for yourself can be overwhelming. Managing past trauma, your relationship with food and your body, experiencing perinatal mental health struggles and postpartum challenges, and the emotional burden of fertility treatment, can be incredibly stressful. At Simply Known, we are deeply committed to empowering individuals to find profound growth and healing. Together, we can help you find the courage to heal from the past, turn down the negative voice in your mind, choose healthy coping skills to build resiliency, and trust yourself to create the life you love.
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Caleb M Stephens
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, LMAC, PhD
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64129 (Online Only)
I specialize in Trauma, Healing, Race, Identity, and Hope.
My name is Caleb Stephens, and I am an Intersectional Clinician. The reality of therapy is that it is inaccessible to most, and the majority of therapists gear their therapy around themselves, and not around the needs of the client, nor the layers of identity that exist. I am not a traditional therapist, as I am also an Activist, and the majority of the work that I do is Identity work. This is about meeting you where you're at, and I'm here for it.
I specialize in Trauma, Healing, Race, Identity, and Hope.
My name is Caleb Stephens, and I am an Intersectional Clinician. The reality of therapy is that it is inaccessible to most, and the majority of therapists gear their therapy around themselves, and not around the needs of the client, nor the layers of identity that exist. I am not a traditional therapist, as I am also an Activist, and the majority of the work that I do is Identity work. This is about meeting you where you're at, and I'm here for it.
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Paul Hendricks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCMFT, EMDRCT, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64133
We offer an inviting location for you to explore life's challenges with the necessary trauma-sensitive support and complete lack of judgment and prejudice.
Life is difficult for all of us at times, and it can be normal to become stuck in survival mode following traumatic events or severe life stressors. My heartfelt passion is to facilitate the gap between these temporary survival modes of reaction and a lifestyle that has you or your loved one feeling safe and living in a way that feels unshakably true to yourself and your ideals.
We offer an inviting location for you to explore life's challenges with the necessary trauma-sensitive support and complete lack of judgment and prejudice.
Life is difficult for all of us at times, and it can be normal to become stuck in survival mode following traumatic events or severe life stressors. My heartfelt passion is to facilitate the gap between these temporary survival modes of reaction and a lifestyle that has you or your loved one feeling safe and living in a way that feels unshakably true to yourself and your ideals.
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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.