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Sadie Chandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66202
I also have training in Attachment-Focused Trauma in Adults.
Taking the first step in finding a therapist can be an overwhelming experience, especially when we are in the thick of motherhood. This is something I am personally aware of, as well as how important it is to find someone that you can be open with and trust. I specialize in working with perinatal mental health which involves anything from postpartum mood disorders, infertility, and the overstimulation that mothers often face. Navigating motherhood can be difficult and lonely at times, just know that you don't have to do this alone.
I also have training in Attachment-Focused Trauma in Adults.
Taking the first step in finding a therapist can be an overwhelming experience, especially when we are in the thick of motherhood. This is something I am personally aware of, as well as how important it is to find someone that you can be open with and trust. I specialize in working with perinatal mental health which involves anything from postpartum mood disorders, infertility, and the overstimulation that mothers often face. Navigating motherhood can be difficult and lonely at times, just know that you don't have to do this alone.
(913) 380-2668 View (913) 380-2668
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Rick Presley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66214
I specialize in Trauma (using EMDR and Somatic Experiencing), as a CSAT I work extensively with sexual addiction and betrayal trauma.
Updated 3/26/24 At SOZO Therapy Group, we have openings for most clients. We understand how brave it is for you to contact us and we will honor you by returning your call or email within 24 hours. I specialize in working with couples who are recovering from the devastating effects of problematic sexual behavior. I also have been trained and specialize in working with clients who have experienced traumatic events in their lives. From "I was never good enough for my parents" to life altering traumatic events. I also specialize in working working with couples and families who are having relational difficulties.
I specialize in Trauma (using EMDR and Somatic Experiencing), as a CSAT I work extensively with sexual addiction and betrayal trauma.
Updated 3/26/24 At SOZO Therapy Group, we have openings for most clients. We understand how brave it is for you to contact us and we will honor you by returning your call or email within 24 hours. I specialize in working with couples who are recovering from the devastating effects of problematic sexual behavior. I also have been trained and specialize in working with clients who have experienced traumatic events in their lives. From "I was never good enough for my parents" to life altering traumatic events. I also specialize in working working with couples and families who are having relational difficulties.
(913) 254-3180 View (913) 254-3180
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Mimi Bachman - Therapist For Curious Deep Thinkers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66204
Do you know how to take care of everyone else, but can't seem to figure out your own shit? Maybe you feel guilty for wanting more. Don't you already have the job, the partner, maybe kids? Even still, the edges are starting to fray and you don't feel connected to yourself and others in the ways you want. The self-help books, podcasts, and the mindfulness apps kind of helped, but there is still something missing. Maybe you've tried therapy before, but it didn't go deep enough. That might have left you with a feeling that maybe you were right, and you are just too much.
Do you know how to take care of everyone else, but can't seem to figure out your own shit? Maybe you feel guilty for wanting more. Don't you already have the job, the partner, maybe kids? Even still, the edges are starting to fray and you don't feel connected to yourself and others in the ways you want. The self-help books, podcasts, and the mindfulness apps kind of helped, but there is still something missing. Maybe you've tried therapy before, but it didn't go deep enough. That might have left you with a feeling that maybe you were right, and you are just too much.
(816) 208-8415 View (816) 208-8415
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Julie Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66223
Appointments for teens and adults are via telemedicine. Children, age 4-11, are in person. Are you depressed? Feel unable to get out of bed, paralyzed by fear or overwhelming heaviness? Do you wonder what happened to that happy couple you used to be? Do you have anxious thoughts keeping you awake, or draining your energy? You don't have to solve your problems by yourself. Get help in a safe environment where you can explore your feelings and devise a strategy to turn things around. Change happens when you actually do things differently.
Appointments for teens and adults are via telemedicine. Children, age 4-11, are in person. Are you depressed? Feel unable to get out of bed, paralyzed by fear or overwhelming heaviness? Do you wonder what happened to that happy couple you used to be? Do you have anxious thoughts keeping you awake, or draining your energy? You don't have to solve your problems by yourself. Get help in a safe environment where you can explore your feelings and devise a strategy to turn things around. Change happens when you actually do things differently.
(913) 752-9705 View (913) 752-9705
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Valerie Dubois
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66201
Not accepting new clients
I believe that understanding, accepting, and committing to our values is an integral part of recovery and creating a meaningful life. I aim to provide tools and support to allow individuals to resolve their past and thrive in the present. My professional experience and training focuses on providing advocacy and guidance for adolescents and adults seeking management and relief from PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, phase of life problems, interpersonal relationship issues, and navigating through career and identity development.
I believe that understanding, accepting, and committing to our values is an integral part of recovery and creating a meaningful life. I aim to provide tools and support to allow individuals to resolve their past and thrive in the present. My professional experience and training focuses on providing advocacy and guidance for adolescents and adults seeking management and relief from PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, phase of life problems, interpersonal relationship issues, and navigating through career and identity development.
(816) 327-2784 View (816) 327-2784
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Patrick P Pruitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW, CADC, MAC, CRADC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66062  (Online Only)
I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues, bipolar, as well as substance use disorders. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. I want my clients to feel safe and valued. I provide quality services at a reasonable price on a virtual platform from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I am licensed to provide services in both Missouri and Kansas. I am also certified to provide substance use counseling throughout the United States.
I specialize working with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depressive issues, bipolar, as well as substance use disorders. I provide a judgment-free, supportive setting and aid the client in identifying their own inner strengths to help them find solutions to whatever difficulties they are experiencing. I want my clients to feel safe and valued. I provide quality services at a reasonable price on a virtual platform from the comfort and privacy of your own home. I am licensed to provide services in both Missouri and Kansas. I am also certified to provide substance use counseling throughout the United States.
(816) 813-2134 View (816) 813-2134
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McKenzie Burnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66062  (Online Only)
After any type of loss, trauma, or incredibly difficult times, it can be difficult to find out balance again, to figure out what we need or want. It's hard to trust ourselves and to stand up for what we want and need. I believe in helping clients look inward to ourselves to learn to trust ourselves again, to find what we need. I believe in providing people with the space to grieve, to heal, and discover what it is they want in life.
After any type of loss, trauma, or incredibly difficult times, it can be difficult to find out balance again, to figure out what we need or want. It's hard to trust ourselves and to stand up for what we want and need. I believe in helping clients look inward to ourselves to learn to trust ourselves again, to find what we need. I believe in providing people with the space to grieve, to heal, and discover what it is they want in life.
(913) 243-2444 View (913) 243-2444
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Andrew Arnold
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66221
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.
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.
(913) 774-6037 View (913) 774-6037
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Secure Counseling Clinic, LLC
Counselor, LLC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66207
Secure Counseling Clinic, LLC is for men, women, couples, and families, as well as special therapy treatments for children and teens. Clinicians are available for appointments daytimes and evenings, weekdays and Saturdays. Your board-certified, professional counselor will use training in neurological, psychological and emotional issues to help you in a quiet, confidential office. Located at College and Nall in Leawood, KS, near the Overland Park Convention Center and Town Center Plaza, we serve clients from all walks of life with a wide range of presenting issues. We believe that all human beings deserve to feel secure.
Secure Counseling Clinic, LLC is for men, women, couples, and families, as well as special therapy treatments for children and teens. Clinicians are available for appointments daytimes and evenings, weekdays and Saturdays. Your board-certified, professional counselor will use training in neurological, psychological and emotional issues to help you in a quiet, confidential office. Located at College and Nall in Leawood, KS, near the Overland Park Convention Center and Town Center Plaza, we serve clients from all walks of life with a wide range of presenting issues. We believe that all human beings deserve to feel secure.
(913) 735-3384 View (913) 735-3384
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Misty Landess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66213  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in the areas of stress, self-esteem, grief, PTSD, anxiety/depression, parenting/caretaker struggles, and life adjustments.
Welcome! Thank you for taking a moment to read my professional profile. The most important piece of the therapeutic puzzle is finding a positive professional fit. I have had the privilege of building and maintaining hundreds of positive professional relationships through a counseling style that is welcoming, nonjudgemental, and empowering. With over a decade of therapy experience, I truly enjoy assisting others who are experiencing life stressors that can leave us feeling stuck and unmotivated.
I specialize in the areas of stress, self-esteem, grief, PTSD, anxiety/depression, parenting/caretaker struggles, and life adjustments.
Welcome! Thank you for taking a moment to read my professional profile. The most important piece of the therapeutic puzzle is finding a positive professional fit. I have had the privilege of building and maintaining hundreds of positive professional relationships through a counseling style that is welcoming, nonjudgemental, and empowering. With over a decade of therapy experience, I truly enjoy assisting others who are experiencing life stressors that can leave us feeling stuck and unmotivated.
(913) 423-2692 View (913) 423-2692
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Kristen N. Herman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66202
In addition, I utiilize EMDR with individuals, an evidence base practice used if you find yourself struggling with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist that works exclusively with individuals and couples. I enjoy helping each client identify the core struggle, expand awareness, heal relationship issues, and discover new ways of connecting to your inner self and others. I strongly believe each client has the creativity and power within to self-generate and grow. I am here to help support and encourage you on this journey.
In addition, I utiilize EMDR with individuals, an evidence base practice used if you find yourself struggling with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist that works exclusively with individuals and couples. I enjoy helping each client identify the core struggle, expand awareness, heal relationship issues, and discover new ways of connecting to your inner self and others. I strongly believe each client has the creativity and power within to self-generate and grow. I am here to help support and encourage you on this journey.
(620) 506-4754 View (620) 506-4754
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Rachel Hills
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66201
I am a clinician that works exclusively with folks experiencing Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders, pregnancy and birth trauma and bereavement with pregnancy or infant loss. Growing a family can be full of twists, turns, ups and downs, often creating heartache, grief, depression, trauma, anxiety and a whole host of other challenges before during and after a baby. I work to meet my clients where they are in their journey. I will walk beside you, empower and support you and your family in reaching your goals, whatever that looks like.
I am a clinician that works exclusively with folks experiencing Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders, pregnancy and birth trauma and bereavement with pregnancy or infant loss. Growing a family can be full of twists, turns, ups and downs, often creating heartache, grief, depression, trauma, anxiety and a whole host of other challenges before during and after a baby. I work to meet my clients where they are in their journey. I will walk beside you, empower and support you and your family in reaching your goals, whatever that looks like.
(816) 227-6719 View (816) 227-6719
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Cori Pursell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212
Immediate openings available in the office or by telehealth. I offer therapy which focuses on helping adult women in all stages of life especially in transition by reducing stress and healing trauma. Interpersonal relationships can be difficult to navigate and we can work together as you gain an awareness of old patterns and integrate new responses. Therapy addresses both attachment wound repair and trauma healing when presented in session. You will learn resources, skills and motivation for current unmet needs.
Immediate openings available in the office or by telehealth. I offer therapy which focuses on helping adult women in all stages of life especially in transition by reducing stress and healing trauma. Interpersonal relationships can be difficult to navigate and we can work together as you gain an awareness of old patterns and integrate new responses. Therapy addresses both attachment wound repair and trauma healing when presented in session. You will learn resources, skills and motivation for current unmet needs.
(913) 270-1482 View (913) 270-1482
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Amy Lynn Hanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACHT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66207
Whether I am seeing a child individually for play therapy; offering support to caregivers; utilizing attachment-focused interventions; collaborating on behavior modification; or seeing adults individually who are ready to heal from their own trauma; I continue to be inspired by the vulnerability and courage of those who are ready to change their lives!.
Love and nurturing are the cornerstones of my practice. From my youngest clients to my oldest, I believe that a positive connection in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere encourages and empowers the children, families and adults I work with to heal and grow from the inside out! My focus for the past 13 years of my career has been on supporting children, families and individuals to reconnect with each other and themselves in a way that enhances their sense of peace, joy and fulfillment.
Whether I am seeing a child individually for play therapy; offering support to caregivers; utilizing attachment-focused interventions; collaborating on behavior modification; or seeing adults individually who are ready to heal from their own trauma; I continue to be inspired by the vulnerability and courage of those who are ready to change their lives!.
Love and nurturing are the cornerstones of my practice. From my youngest clients to my oldest, I believe that a positive connection in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere encourages and empowers the children, families and adults I work with to heal and grow from the inside out! My focus for the past 13 years of my career has been on supporting children, families and individuals to reconnect with each other and themselves in a way that enhances their sense of peace, joy and fulfillment.
(816) 253-8338 View (816) 253-8338
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Lori Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LMSW, CSW-I
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
As a mental health professional, I am here to walk with you into the unknown, to listen to your experiences, life changes, tragedies and joys and to listen without judgement. Whether you feel stuck from trauma, anger, navigating career changes, life stage changes, grief or relationship matters I will work with you to find recovery utilizing your strengths and support system. I believe in a fully holistic view of identifying mental health issues that may cause or compound physical ailments and work to release emotions that may cause pain.
As a mental health professional, I am here to walk with you into the unknown, to listen to your experiences, life changes, tragedies and joys and to listen without judgement. Whether you feel stuck from trauma, anger, navigating career changes, life stage changes, grief or relationship matters I will work with you to find recovery utilizing your strengths and support system. I believe in a fully holistic view of identifying mental health issues that may cause or compound physical ailments and work to release emotions that may cause pain.
(913) 379-4594 View (913) 379-4594
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James Toon
PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66212
I believe that we are all in the process of becoming. But at times, we all get stuck or lost along the way. In those stuck points, it can feel disheartening and the idea of getting out becomes daunting. I will journey with you through these points and help you rediscover your trajectory. Sometimes rediscovering that becoming looks like reigniting what used to give us life and sometimes it looks like finding new ways of being that help us to feel rooted and whole.
I believe that we are all in the process of becoming. But at times, we all get stuck or lost along the way. In those stuck points, it can feel disheartening and the idea of getting out becomes daunting. I will journey with you through these points and help you rediscover your trajectory. Sometimes rediscovering that becoming looks like reigniting what used to give us life and sometimes it looks like finding new ways of being that help us to feel rooted and whole.
(816) 608-7580 View (816) 608-7580
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Nora Mental Health Kansas City
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212
Some issues that our clinicians specialize in is depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, perinatal mental health, crisis, counseling for first responders, body image issues, parenting, and life transitions.
Making the decision to come to therapy can be overwhelming and scary, however it can also be one the best decisions you make for yourself. At Nora Mental Health, we approach patients with the understanding that this step can be uncomfortable. We provide a warm, empathetic, and open environment for you to feel comfortable and begin your healing work. We have clinicians that have extensive experience in working with all age groups from adolescents to adults, families, and couples.
Some issues that our clinicians specialize in is depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, perinatal mental health, crisis, counseling for first responders, body image issues, parenting, and life transitions.
Making the decision to come to therapy can be overwhelming and scary, however it can also be one the best decisions you make for yourself. At Nora Mental Health, we approach patients with the understanding that this step can be uncomfortable. We provide a warm, empathetic, and open environment for you to feel comfortable and begin your healing work. We have clinicians that have extensive experience in working with all age groups from adolescents to adults, families, and couples.
(913) 380-1542 View (913) 380-1542
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Heartland Therapy Connection
LPC, PLPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66201
Living authentically and creatively sounds good, right? Nurturing quality relationships is important and also difficult. Managing stress in difficult times is confusing and overwhelming. Showing up in your life *how* you want is why we are here. Helping you identify ways the past has shaped your life, the patterns that have emerged and how to implement the change you want is our priority at HTC.
Living authentically and creatively sounds good, right? Nurturing quality relationships is important and also difficult. Managing stress in difficult times is confusing and overwhelming. Showing up in your life *how* you want is why we are here. Helping you identify ways the past has shaped your life, the patterns that have emerged and how to implement the change you want is our priority at HTC.
(816) 670-3321 View (816) 670-3321
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Abbie Welch
LCP
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
I am a Kansas native and have been in the helping professions for over five years, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP). Starting therapy can be a somewhat intimidating first step in improving your mental health, which is why I strive to create a welcoming and open environment for my clients. I have been passionate about mental health and the study of psychology since early in my academic career, and I enjoy providing support and healing for people of all walks of life.
I am a Kansas native and have been in the helping professions for over five years, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP). Starting therapy can be a somewhat intimidating first step in improving your mental health, which is why I strive to create a welcoming and open environment for my clients. I have been passionate about mental health and the study of psychology since early in my academic career, and I enjoy providing support and healing for people of all walks of life.
(913) 220-2450 View (913) 220-2450
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Erin Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66202
Using a trauma-focused lens, strengths-based perspective, and play therapy, I can help handle the stressors and difficulties we encounter in life.
Do you have feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Are you or your family having a difficult time? We all experience hard things through life, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I am here to help explore and process feelings/emotions in a safe and comfortable environment.
Using a trauma-focused lens, strengths-based perspective, and play therapy, I can help handle the stressors and difficulties we encounter in life.
Do you have feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Are you or your family having a difficult time? We all experience hard things through life, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I am here to help explore and process feelings/emotions in a safe and comfortable environment.
(913) 243-2641 View (913) 243-2641

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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.