Couples Counseling Therapists in Kansas

It can feel very nerve-wracking to think about starting therapy and overwhelming in trying to find the right therapist. Truly, the hardest step in this journey is taking that first step by reaching out. My passion is in helping you lift the burden you’ve been carrying and identifying ways of bettering your relationship with yourself and others in your life. Many people struggle with feeling like in order to be strong they need to push through and avoid the hurt they’ve been carrying, and that shows up in detrimental ways in their relationships and in their careers.

I believe that relationships are one of the best resources that we have. It can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and hopeless when our relationships feel like an additional stressor on top of an already busy, and sometimes isolating life.

Are you struggling with relational issues, chronic illness, work/life stress, a mental illness, infertility, divorce, anxiety, depression? Life, always seems to have a lot more in store than we want or feel we can handle at any given time, it seems. Navigating all of the curves some times roadblocks can be overwhelming and you may find that you need help processing and maneuvering what's coming at you. The need for a safe space to be yourself, ugly cry, and be emotionally vulnerable. Everyone and every place is not always equipped to handle what our needs are in those moments, but I hope to provide that space for you.

Life isn't always what we imagined it would be - especially when we are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or conflict with people we care about. Meaning, peace, and belonging can feel unattainable on our dark days. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself, others, or the life you want to live, therapy could be your first step toward healing. It can help spark your imagination for how you want your life to be and initiate steps toward change. Your relationship with yourself and those you care about can experience a new start and you can begin living fully again.

I completed my master’s in social work (2018) at the University of Kansas. While completing my graduate program, I worked with elementary school students in an after school program and teens in an acute care setting at Research Psychiatric Center’s adolescent inpatient unit. Before coming to FPS, I worked as a Children and Family Services Clinician in a local community mental health center. During my years in practice, I have worked with a diverse range of clients from children to adults with depression, anxiety, self-harm behaviors, ADHD, and adjustment disorders, as well as those experiencing concerns around gender identity.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck, trapped or overwhelmed? Are you experiencing relationship troubles? Communication conflicts? I offer over 35 years counseling experience encouraging people to be overcomers through personal or relationship difficulties. Counseling / Therapy for Individual, Couple, Marriage / Pre-marital & Family is available. Call or visit my website for details...

We are all unique, multidimensional puzzle pieces trying to find where we fit. As such, we all have countless ways to define ourselves. However you choose to define yourself, I am here to help you throughout your journey. I know what it means to find everyday to be an uphill struggle, as my own journey had me move from my home in South Korea and endeavor to adapt to a new life in Kansas City. I have experienced the friction of adjusting to a new environment and the feeling of not belonging. I have also discovered for myself how to thrive in such an environment, and would like to help you learn how to thrive in your own environment.

Dr. Scott is a Licensed Psychologist who has experience with individuals from childhood through the older adult years. He works with children on academic problems, divorce issues, opposition, ADHD, and trauma. Scott also treats adults, believing that everyone could use a sounding board during times when things feel out of balance. He works to resource his clients with new perspectives, effective tools, and helpful coping skills to accomplish their goals in the face of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, or relationship problems.

Finding the right therapist for you and your needs can be challenging. With over 17 years of experience I've had the opportunity to work with a wide rage of clients, from large and smaller communities, addressing many therapeutic issues. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, developmental disabilities and autism. I look forward to seeing if I am the right therapist for you.

Here you are, looking for some help-so well done, you! Sometimes part of us wants help and another part wants to "do it on our own". Therefore, it is understandable that it might be no small task to make that first call. AND since sorting thoughts, feelings, and worries can feel overwhelming, I appreciate your courage and wisdom in seeking professional assistance, because no one has to do this alone. Getting to "better" is often very collaborative. Together, we can find a healthy and safe way to discover, sort and map the confusion/worry and then move forward. When you are ready, please give me a call. I am right here.

Are you ready for a change? You are not alone! My practice is a warm, supportive and non judgmental place to gain insight and create positive change. We will work together to resolve your current struggles!

My aim is to address the immediate concerns of the people I work with in the greater context of their life experience. The people who see me are manifold, including children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I believe that people are more than the sum of a set of symptoms, and thus strive to incorporate the whole person into the therapeutic process. In attending to relational, emotional, spiritual, and existential concerns, I hope to help people live more fulfilling lives consistent with their values.

I am a seasoned clinical marriage and family therapist with 23 yrs of experience, specializing in working with a diverse range of people including high performing individuals, couples, young adults, families. I look forward to meeting you where you are, whatever your experiences. Accepting who you are, while you work to change the stories that keep you stuck or small. Happy lives & relationships aren't just what happen to other people. I'd like to partner with you as you transition and grow. We will work together to amplify your strengths. I promise to address your concerns with high levels of compassion and low levels of B.S.

It's been a long journey with you and your loved one. There have been some incredible times but right now things are rough. Seemingly little things turn into big blowups. At this point, you are just tired to the point of exhaustion and are worried that the distance between you will continue to grow.

Most people go through periods when they need extra support and guidance. I care about you and helping you to move beyond the difficulties you are currently facing. I provide therapy in a safe, unbiased, and nonjudgmental environment. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Kansas. I have a MS in Counseling Psychology, a graduate certification in Child and Adolescent Psychology from Avila University, and a BS in Developmental Psychology from the University of Kansas. I work with all age groups and specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment disorders, and Trauma.

I am a licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for nearly 28 years. I have worked in a number of different settings, including private practice, in Kansas and Connecticut. I have experience working with adolescents, veterans, service members, adults, and couples. Throughout my career I have worked with individuals around issues of anxiety, depression, bereavement, marital conflict, blended family issues, as well as sexual and domestic violence, interracial relationships, and LGBTQ+. I look forward to having the opportunity to walk beside you in discovering the life you were meant to live.

Psychotherapy is for individuals who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives. Some individuals seek out therapy to improve their lives and to help recognize and remove barriers to a healthy lifestyle, relationships, and productivity. While others find that troubling symptoms of anxiety, depression, failed relationships, chronic pain, and loss are too intense to manage on their own. I work with individuals presenting with a range of emotional and psychological needs in a safe and respectful atmosphere. I respect and encourage individuals' motivation to change and help them develop their own internal resources to make lasting positive changes.

I have experience and training in assisting people through lifespan transitions including: •Women seeking relationship and personal counseling •Teenagers wrestling with identity, parents and safe relationships •Children needing counseling •Couples who deeply long to be cared for and care about the other but are missing each others hearts and are losing hope •Fathers and mothers desiring a different home environment and looking for support and guidance •Caregivers caring for a parent or in-law, needing support during this transition I offer a safe compassionate environment and specific training in each of these areas

Building a trusting relationship between client and therapist is a key component in the therapeutic process. I am here to create a safe space for clients to process their needs and discover tools and interventions that will improve their overall quality of life. I enjoy working with children who are displaying behavioral and social/emotional concerns while incorporating the family. I also have experience with multiple individuals that are displaying anxiety, relationship stressors, and/or difficulties with life transitions. Couples therapy is also an area of interest and I do work with this population as well.