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Kansas City, KS

Kansas City, KS

Kansas City, Kansas, embodies a vibrant cultural mosaic, offering an affordable lifestyle enriched by diverse communities. However, residents face significant social and economic challenges, including limited healthcare access, fluctuating employment opportunities, and inadequate housing, which can adversely affect overall well-being. These factors often contribute to heightened mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders, particularly among low-income neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards. To address these pressing issues, the city boasts a network of mental health resources aimed at facilitating access to counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention services. This directory serves as a vital guide to help individuals navigate their options and find support tailored to their needs. By promoting awareness and fostering collaboration among local organizations, Kansas City strives to create a healthier community, underscoring the importance of mental wellness amidst economic and social challenges. Explore available resources today to begin your path to recovery and resilience.

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Katie Jones

Katie Jones

Kansas City, KS
Katie Jones, a compassionate and experienced therapist, believes that one of the most vital components of therapy is for clients to feel heard, respected, and understood. She utilizes an active and collaborative therapeutic style, creating an environment where individuals can learn, grow, explore, and challenge themselves to live fulfilling lives. With over 15 years of experience in community mental health, private practice, and clinical supervision within public and private school settings, Katie has successfully worked with preteens, teens, and adults, assisting them with a diverse array of challenges, including anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, and relational difficulties. Her treatment plans are customized to meet the unique needs and goals of her clients, incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and strength-based approaches. Furthermore, Katie possesses extensive experience in supporting individuals and families within the adoption constellation and has received specialized training in managing complexities of blended families and post-adoption scenarios. Additionally, she has contributed to the academic community through her role as a lecturer at Boston College's Lynch School of Education, where she taught in the Mental Health Counseling Graduate Program for three years.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Grief Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Relationship Stress Sleeping Well Student Life
Marla Looper

Marla Looper

Kansas City, KS
Marla Looper is a skilled therapist who specializes in family interventions concerning various behaviors related to addiction. With over 22 years of experience, she has dedicated herself to coaching, mentoring, and reintegrating individuals, couples, and families into healthier family systems and communities tailored to their unique circumstances. Her mission involves creating significant efforts to help families release the forces that keep them stuck and to rebuild the integrity of the individuals within these dynamic family units. By employing selective family systems methods and intervention models, Marla assists clients in confronting active addictions and self-destructive behaviors, focusing on both the family as a whole and its individual members. Through workshops, training, and support services, she empowers families to foster change and promote self-help, while simultaneously learning to unlearn co-dependent tendencies that often exacerbate their struggles and deepen their suffering.
Specialties
Addiction
Donna Constantineau

Donna Constantineau

Kansas City, KS
Donna Constantineau is a compassionate and skilled therapist who specializes in supporting adults through challenges such as anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. With a deep understanding of human emotions, Donna assists clients in navigating the complexities of bipolar disorder, sexual abuse, attachment issues, and life transitions. Utilizing a diverse array of therapy approaches, including Compassion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR, she adapts her methods to suit individual needs. Donna's experience also extends to helping clients with spiritual concerns, emotional disturbances, and self-esteem issues. She is dedicated to fostering a safe and nurturing environment where individuals and couples can explore their innermost struggles, cultivating resilience and personal growth. Through her commitment to relational and trauma-focused modalities, Donna empowers her clients to achieve greater understanding and healing in their lives.
Specialties
Anxiety Bipolar Depression General Mental Health Grief Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Spirituality

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