Lesbian Therapists in Shawnee, KS

When the relationships in our lives don't seem to be functioning well, we can be left feeling anxious, depressed, unsatisfied, and lost. I provide a safe environment for you to process and discover the cycles that may be occurring in your relationships, and how you can make changes for more fulfilling ones. My counseling background includes working with adults who are dealing with marital/relationship conflict, parenting/co-parenting issues, divorce, sexuality, anxiety and depression. Also as a parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum, I am here to support other parents navigating the world of parenting a child on the spectrum.

One of my favorite quotes is by Emily Dickinson, "I am out with the lanterns looking for myself." Over the last 46 years of wandering this earth, I don't know a lot to be true, but I strongly believe that we are all doing the best we can with what we have. Sometimes we just don't have what we need. We are all better together. We are all wandering this earth trying to find purpose. And we all need help finding our way. There is a wild and holy beast inside of all of us waiting to be loved and tamed...but kept a little wild. Our wild is our magic. It is why people love us. Please stay a little wild.

>Accepting new clients< Finding a therapist with whom you can truly connect can feel like a scary, stressful undertaking. In our darkest moments, it is important that we find spaces where we can be seen, heard, and understood. I work with individuals, couples, and families facing a variety of challenges who wish to develop a healthy relationship with themselves and with others. I'm here to partner with you in making changes that will empower you to move forward and become your most authentic self. I am particularly committed to providing a compassionate space for clients of color.

Has trauma, anxiety, or depression overtaken your life? Asking for help takes a tremendous amount of courage. Whether you are a child or an adult, we will all need help at some point in our lives. One of my favorite quotes is “The greatest source of human suffering is the lies we tell ourselves”. Are you telling yourself that you are alone, losing control, or going crazy? Your problems are normal. And help is possible.

Worry less, get restful sleep, handle stress easier & regain control over your life! Let our experienced clinicians help you & your family achieve an improved quality of well-being. Teresa Reichart-Vernon, MSW, LSCSW, LCSW ; Jacqueline Hogan, MSW,LSCSW, RPT/Registered Play Therapist & EMDR trained; Angela Dunn, MSW, LSCSW; Wanda Easterwood, MA,LPC & Justin Bastin, LCMFT, LMAC; You may text Teresa at 913-207-7674 as well as email.

I believe in a creative, personal approach to healing. It is my hope to create a safe and welcoming environment to help my clients during difficult times in their lives. I feel strongly that therapy is a journey to be walked together with client and therapist. Through a strengths based perspective, my sessions focus on emotional healing as well as positive self growth. I work with all stages of life and life issues. Whether a client's struggles are centered around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, attention and hyperactivity, marriage and family issues, trauma, or mood issues, I am willing to help.

You're feeling overwhelmed with more demands on your time than you have energy to manage. Each morning you wake up and tell yourself, "Today it's going to be different," but by the end of the day nothing seems to have changed. Stress, anxiety, and depression have moved in, and it's hard to imagine a world where you don't feel this way every single day.

I believe in the human capacity for resilience and recovery and I am inspired by individual courage during times of adversity. I enjoy helping clients understand and deal with the complicated feelings associated with relationship issues, medical illness, life's transitions and grief and loss. If your relationships lack intimacy and support, if you are feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges, or if your sadness or fear make it impossible to move forward in a healthy way, I provide a warm and compassionate approach to help you find hope and comfort during difficult and painful times.

If you are dealing with mental health issues, rest assured there is hope and healing available for whatever you face. At Kansas City Counseling we specialize in treating children & adults with depression, anxiety & trauma-related stress. Our approach is a strengths-based approach to help identify & utilize your unique abilities in order employ the most effective treatment. We offer in-person appointments in an inclusive, safe, comfortable space or virtual appointments in your own home to suit your schedule.

Do you struggle with managing difficult emotions and thoughts? Do you feel like you are surviving more than you are living? Do you struggle with creating healthy meaningful relationships? Are you looking for your path to balance and a deep sense of well-being? If so, I would be happy to help you to discover how mindfulness centered therapy can help you find your balance individually as well as your relationships and also create a life worth living. With a mindfulness practice, you can train your brain to create the changes that you are looking for. You can also access your body and mind's inherent ability to heal and find balance.

Life is full of growth, transitions, and obstacles. Sometimes this can be a difficult process that requires additional support and a safe place to process it all. Together we work towards helping you identify practical goals and triggers, learn healthy coping skills, embrace personal strengths, and develop healthy boundaries. I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and sexual compulsions. I work using a trauma informed and compassion focused approach for all clients. A big part of therapy is working from where you are at. We want to create goals that are customized to what is best for you.

Life can be challenging and unpredictable, and while the decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one, you are taking a vital step towards your own healing and growth. I am passionate about working with professional helpers, individuals who have experienced trauma, teens navigating the world, and anyone looking for a calm, safe place to process traumatic or overwhelming life circumstances. I believe each person is a resilient individual with a unique life story, and utilize a variety of therapy approaches to meet their specific needs.

Elizabeth provides a safe place and recovery focused space for LGBTQIA+, teens, college students, women, men, and families. Elizabeth challenges and aids in the implementation of each client’s goals and aspirations for their growth process. She empowers her clients to not only live independently, but successfully. Elizabeth serves individuals and their families by addressing disordered eating, body dysmorphia, gender dysmorphia, SPMI, parenting, reassignment surgery support, personality, addiction, anxiety, trauma, conflict resolution, boundary, and goal setting.

I feel called to come alongside individuals wounded by painful life experiences (abuse, trauma, attachment injury) as well as individuals navigating life transitions that most, if not all, of us walk through (adulthood, marriage, illness, divorce, death. etc). I consider the healing process to be both sacred and deeply personal, so I work very hard to honor and appreciate the need to "tailor" individual's needs, abilities, and treatment objectives to their healing journey.

Life is a challenge all on its own. When you add things like feeling depressed, anxious, or just struggling with life in general, it's tough. You want to find your way from here to the life you imagine: successful, people treat you well, you have healthy relationships and it doesn't take much energy just to exist. It can happen. When you're trying to sort it out yourself you can easily get stuck. With a little bit of guidance, we can work together to get you the skills you need to move to a healthier place. Call me and let's get started!