Therapists in Kansas City, MO

Do memories of traumatic events keep you from experiencing life to the fullest? Have your experiences been minimized or invalidated? Do you find yourself stuck in shame and loneliness, desperately trying to find someone who will listen? Your experiences are not too small, and I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey. You are worthy of finding peace. My primary treatment approach is EMDR, a highly-effective, evidence-based treatment for trauma. As a strengths-based therapist, my goal is to guide clients into recognizing their own abilities to cope with difficult experiences. I work with ages 9 and up.

Tim Mathia, a mental health professional with 33 years of experience, guides individuals and families towards purpose. Recognizing the courage in seeking help, I support your path to holistic wellness. Change is within reach, and I facilitate a reduction in anxiety and stress, and promote harmonious relationships. As a supervisor to PLPCs, I specialize in anxiety and trauma-based disorders, with training in Play Therapy, EMDR, CBT, and Family Systems. Connect today for a transformative journey.

My clients are highly motivated and successful in most areas of their life and just looking for something a little better.

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.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Professional with 20+ years working with children, adolescents, and adults who have suffered some type of trauma in their lives. I work with sexual, physical, and emotional abuse as well as other circumstances such as school violence, medical procedures, and any traumatic event affecting the day to day life experiences.

Hello! Whatever you’re going through, I am happy to help you find your way. Even if you can’t see it right now, I believe in your strength. I start by listening – really listening – so that I can understand you. I create a warm and safe place so that you can explore yourself, learn more and grow.

Nick is a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma, and Motivational Interviewing. He has previously worked in community mental health providing individual therapy, group processing therapy, and substance recovery treatment. Nick enjoys working with adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and struggles related to everyday life. Nick’s style is eclectic, which utilizes therapeutic styles designed to best fit the needs of the individual while promoting a therapeutic structure.

Maybe you are here because you're feeling stressed after a difficult, scary, or painful life event. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed and isolated by your emotions. Maybe you're already feeling not good enough and the idea of talking to someone feels like a lot. But at the same time, you're considering that what you need most might be acceptance and a safe person to process with. If you or your child/teen are feeling stuck, I am glad you are here! I can help you reconnect with your sense of calm and work through your struggles to find your growth.

My ideal client grapples with anxiety, trauma, or addictions. They span across all age groups, from adolescents to the elderly. At the core of their struggle is a fervent desire for serenity and self-acceptance. Their ultimate goal isn't just to find relief but to also embrace transformative change. They're actively seeking not just a momentary reprieve but a sustained peace, and with the right guidance, they aspire to cultivate a life of calm and understanding.

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.

Are you struggling with depression, fear, anxiety, overwhelmed by all the life’s demands or simply feel stuck? Are you haunted by wounds of past abuse or trauma, asking yourself how you can make this pain stop? Are you struggling in relationships and no longer experiencing joy? Are you using food or other unhelpful habits as coping mechanisms? You can recover. I have helped numerous people work through their pain and find relief from similar challenges when they take the first step to seek professional help. You will bring joy back into your life through inner child work, mindfulness and EMDR therapy including EMDR Intensives.

I am a licensed therapist, CSAT candidate focused on individuals dealing with trauma (PTSD, betrayal trauma, etc.), sex and porn addiction, substance use/addiction, and personality disorders. If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to cope with life's challenges, you're not alone. Many people go through difficult periods in their lives where they need extra support and guidance. Therapy can be a transformative experience that helps individuals improve their mental health, build resilience, and live a more fulfilling life.

I am a master level therapist at Middle Path Counseling, working with 18+ adults of any race, ethnicity, size, nationality, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. My areas of focus include attachment style work, anxiety/depression, complex trauma, high-stress situations, suicidal ideation, and relationship struggles. My goal is to help you understand your emotions and how they serve you, navigate the stress of relationships of all kinds, and confidently move forward through your life's transitions and setbacks. I also give you skills to see realistic progress in your daily life, which is a step above typical talk-therapy.

Book Online 24/7- 14 and older (In-person & Online) Everyone has a story they need to process. Often times when we are not heard it leads to BIG Emotions that do not know where to go. I meet you where you are and work with what is working and build from there.

Life comes with its fair share of stress and struggles. If you need support, help sorting through difficult feelings, or moving through a rough spot, my clients report feeling understood and hopeful, while seeing behaviors change and life situations improve. My style is collaborative, interactive, and engaging. I am very comfortable working with a variety of individuals, adults, seniors, teens and children. We can increase your insight, improve communication, uncover barriers, and problem solve to promote growth and change. "Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do." Brene Brown

I do both phone counseling as well as face to face counseling, psychotherapy, and coaching. These are my areas of expertise. Mediation work within the courts for divorce issues, anxiety, panic attacks, adults who have had mild to severe abuse of any kind, PTSD, high stresors, OCD, those who are overwhelmed, depression, relationship counseling for individuals, grief counseling, goal setting, work stressors/ problem solving, Career counseling and personal coaching, co-dependancy problems individual counseling,cognitive-behavior therapy, Autism spectrum, ADHD,and divorce issues with adults, assessments, disability summaries and psychological testing.

Hi! Are you seeking a compassionate, dedicated therapist to guide you on your journey toward mental wellness and self-discovery? I use evidence-based practices to help my clients heal from trauma and manage relationships. I have extensive training working with people from all walks of life. I specialize in trauma and addictions counseling, confidence building, issues associated with difficult life transitions, and relationship boundary work. In addition, I work with professionals who struggle with anxiety and depression in the workplace. I genuinely look forward to helping you on your journey to a wellness-filled life.

Many things in our lives can lead us to reach out when we feel the need for support or help working through challenges. Many of my clients work on trauma and pain they have carried for a long time. I help my clients reorganize patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting in order to adapt to their present reality and to release "the old stuff". I became a therapist because I knew what it felt like to be preoccupied by something crying out to be "fixed" or "solved". I enjoy working with clients to collaboratively address their challenges and unravel layers that interfere with getting in touch with themselves.

When choosing a therapist, it is crucial to consider their specialization. Nicole specializes in evidence based Skills for coping with emotional regulation, neurotypical disorders, social skills development, attention deficit disorder, as well as anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder/trauma related disorders.