Mental Health Therapists in Kansas City, Missouri

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About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
246 Mental Health Therapists found in Kansas City
male counselor

Jeffrey Dayton, PLPC


Mental Health Counselor
2901 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO - 64109
816-645-0121    
female counselor

Olayinka Omowunmi Perry


Mental Health Counselor
7403 Harrison St, Kansas City, MO - 64131
815-814-8924    
female counselor

Mrs. Susan B Kivett, LPC


Mental Health Counselor
6801 E 117th Street, Kansas City, MO - 64134
816-966-0909     816-966-0909
male counselor

Keith James Hayes, LMSW


Mental Health Counselor
3100 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO - 64111
816-753-2007    
female counselor

Merritt Benz, LCSW


Mental Health Counselor
4044 Central St, Kansas City, MO - 64111
816-659-5264    
female counselor

Tara Spry, LPC


Mental Health Counselor
10204 N Lewis Ave, Kansas City, MO - 64157
816-420-7095    

More Counselors in Kansas City, MO: Addiction Counselors 44 Pastoral Counselors 7 Professional Counselors 440 School Counselors 2 Therapists 114
About Mental Health Therapists: Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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