Because the mental health system is so frustrating to navigate, it takes some active efforts to get good care and how to avoid some of its various pitfalls. Here’s how.

Read your insurance policy carefully to find out exactly what your mental health and chemical dependency benefits are. They may be described in a separate section of your policy.
Read your insurance policy or member handbook to determine the procedures for accessing care. The procedures may be different from the benefits. Fox example, your policy may state that you are entitled to thirty outpatient visits per year. The procedures, however, may state that all visits much be authorized in advance or reauthorized after every three visits.
Find out which providers are covered by your plan and what the financial penalties are if you see a professional outside the plan’s network.
Find out the procedures for securing a second opinion and for getting a referral outside the plan in case one is needed.
Get recommendations for the best professionals you can use under your plan’s benefits and procedures. Educators, clergy, and health care professionals can be helpful. Other parents can also be good sources for advice.
Once you begin to receive care don’t be afraid to ask questions about treatment approaches, medications, referral options, and second opinions.
If you think you are not getting adequate care, contact the patient representative at the health plan. Share your concerns and find out your options.
I hope you never have to resort to them, but many states now have offices for health care complaints in either the department of health or the attorney general’s office.

Why Therapy?

Taking the first step to seeking treatment for anxiety, depression and other disorders can be difficult, because we can all experience some degree of anxiety, depression, moodswings, etc. in our lives as a normal part of human experience. Common signs of needing to seek treatment might be general anxiety or depression, mood swings, life transitions, career or value confusion and more. Some more severe signs you can look for to seek treatment include (but are not limited to): excessive worrying or fears that affect multiple domains of life (home, work, school, for example), frequent and unmanageable panic attacks, intrusive thoughts and/or urges, increased irritability or outbursts, frequent avoidance of social situations or other feared situations, suicidal thoughts, self-harm or self-harm urges, excessive or increased substance use, and frequent and not developmentally appropriate risky behaviors.

Essentially, if what you’re experiencing is interfering with your ability to function on a daily basis, it is likely time to seek some professional help. The type of therapy that will be most helpful varies based on presenting concerns, personal goals and severity of overall impairment. It is also important to note that any type of treatment is often a process that involves both triumphs and setbacks. It is normal and expected that you might feel worse before you feel better. Discomfort or pain may arise when processing thoughts and/or feelings you may have tried to not think about for a long period of time. In addition, the counseling process may impact/disrupt your relationships with others as you begin to process these emotions relevant to your treatment. Please consider whether these risks of treatment are worth the benefits that can come from participating in counseling. Most people who take the risk associated with counseling have found therapy to be helpful. Below are some different treatment options and examples of when they are most useful.

Support and Therapeutic Groups

Support groups

Support groups generally meet weekly (sometimes more) and are typically centered on a specific topic. Examples of support groups include Parenting, Alcoholic Anonymous, divorce support, bullying, etc. These groups are often open to new members at all times and can be considered less structured/more informal than other types of group therapy.

Two Tents Parent Support Group (not active at this time): 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6-7:20 PM
- - - Location: Renew Counseling Center - 11695 S. Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS
    - Led by Jason Bohn, LCPC, Adolescent Director
Bellatore Support Groups: Offer group therapy to support individuals with the everyday challenges of life. Each group is led by one of our experienced clinicians, equipped to teach valuable skills and offer healing support.
- - - Location: 16979 W. 94th St. Lenexa, KS 66219 | E: hello@bellatorerecovery.com | P: (913) 725-0095

Lilac Center Family Support Group: Utilizing skills and techniques taught in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), you will renew your love and compassion for each other. The group is ongoing and you can join at any time. Curriculum repeats. Call for current group times and locations. Insurance and private pay are accepted.
- - - P: (816) 221-0305

Livingston Counseling Center:

- - P: (913) 283-7704 | Location: 5400 College Blvd., Suite B, Overland Park, KS 66211
NAMI Johnson County Family Support Groups: NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
- - - The Virtual Family Support Group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7 PM online. Registration is required to get the Zoom link.
    - In-Person Family Support Group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7 PM at Nall Avenue Church of the Nazarene (6301 Nall Avenue, Mission, KS). Doors lock at 7:05 PM.

Support Group for Friends & Family of Individuals with Anxiety Disorders: If someone you care about has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at any age, and you are looking for better ways to help them, as well as manage your own response to their illness, then this group may be for you. This is a free group open to the community! Hosted by KCCAT.
- - - Meets monthly on the first Thursday, 6-7:00 PM Central Time. RSVP is needed for attendance.
    - Location: Kansas City Center for Anxiety Treatment, P.A. - 10555 Marty St., Ste. 100 Overland Park, KS 66212

Teen Mental Health Support Group w/ Kelly Linnan: (currently inactive although may start up again soon) This group is for teens looking to find connection and hope while learning to cope with a wide range of emotional issues including depression, anxiety, substance use, and eating disorders.
- - - Wednesday for 14-19-year-olds, and is $50 per group session.
    - She uses ACT (adult version of DNA-V) and works with adolescents with anxiety. dialectical

Individual Therapy

Individual Therapy:

If you’re noticing some anxious or depressed feelings, or just notice you’re feeling off, but are largely functioning on a day-to-day basis, individual counseling might be a good place to start. Common issues seen and successfully treated in individual therapy include life transitions, grief, general anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties and more. There are dozens of different treatment approaches, so it is important to research or consult with a professional about which type of treatment might align best with your needs.

Counseling Centers that Provide Individual Counseling:

Renew Counseling Center: There are a variety of clinicians to choose from, each specializing in varying areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, play-therapy, eating disorders, couples and families.
- - P: (913) 768-6606 x. 5 | E: info@anxietycenterkc.com | Location: 11695 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS.
Bellatore Counseling: Individual counselors specializing in eating disorders.
- - P: (913) 725-0095 | E: hello@bellatorerecovery.com | Location: 16979 W. 94th St. Lenexa, KS 66219
Community Mental Heal Fund: The Community Mental Health Fund does not provide direct care but supports agencies in Jackson County, Missouri that serve people without the ability to pay for mental health services.
- - P: (816) 842-7055 | Location: 1627 Main Street, Suite 500 Kansas City Missouri, 64108
DBT Center of Lawrence: DBT Center of Lawrence provides full Dialectical Behavior Therapy from a team of experienced clinicians. We work with people in adolescence through adulthood to learn vital skills to promote inner wisdom, strong interpersonal connections, the ability to withstand strong emotions, and to create a valued life.
- - P: (785) 424-7770 | E: info@dbtlawrence.com | Locations: 751 E 63rd St., Ste.308, Kansas City, MO 64110
Grow Psychological, LLC: Grow counselors offer talk therapy support for a variety of mental health specialties in a safe and welcoming environment for all.
- - P: (913) 777-4020 | E: info@growandthrivekc.com | Location: 4701 College Boulevard Leawood, KS 66211 Suite 115
Healthy Roots Counseling: Children, Family, and Adult Services | Two clinicians focused on issues involving adoption, ADHD, depression, anxiety, foster care, etc.
- P: (913) 735-6093 | E: cindy@healthyrootscounseling.com | Location: 4704 College Blvd., Ste 107 Leawood, KS 66211
House of Hope Kansas City: Serves Kansas City area families by providing Biblically-informed, clinically trained counseling for teen boys and girls. Family sessions with parents and siblings are also available.
- - P: (913) 262-8885 | Location: 7044 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66204
Humble Hearts Counseling: provides counseling services that are designed to unravel painful issues and provide clients with effective tools to help them see the glass half full. Humble Hearts provides child, adult, couples, and family therapy services to help all walks of life.
- P: (913) 214-2022 | E: info@humbleheartscounseling.com | Location: 601 N. Mur-Len Rd. Ste 3 Olathe, KS 66062
Hutchinson & Associates: Hutchinson & Associates offers a diverse group of therapists consisting of Psychologists and Professional Counselors.
- - P: (816) 361-0664 | Location: 222 W. Gregory, Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64114
Interpersonal Psychiatry: Comprehensive mental healthcare in Lawrence, Topeka, Overland Park, & Kansas City, MO
- - Lawrence; P: (785)393-6167| E: contact@ip-psych.com | Location: 1045 E 23rd St Lawrence, KS 66046
  - Overland Park; P: (913)357-1290 | E: contact@ip-psych.com | Location: 7011 W. 121st Street, Suite 105 Overland Park, Kansas 66209
Jordan Psychological Services: Providing individual therapy/counseling for children and teens
- - P: (913) 647-7990 | Location: 6720 W. 121st St., Suite 101, Overland Park, KS 66209
Life Line Counseling Center: Teen counseling with an emphasis on depression and anxiety. stress bullying self-harming behaviors, abuse grief relationships, identity issues, and self-esteem.
- - P: (913) 764-5463 | Location: 405 S. Clairborne Road, Suite 1 Olathe, KS.
Livingston Counseling Center: Counseling center that works with all ages and strives to provide the highest quality of services to individuals, couples, and families.
- - P: (913) 283-7704 | Location: 5400 College Blvd., Suite B, Overland Park, KS 66211
Presence-Centered Counseling: Life is hard and at times can leave us feeling overwhelmed or exhausted. The heart and mission of Presence-Centered Counseling is to be a hopeful and healing presence in the lives of individuals, couples and families.
- - Jamie Roach | P: (913)647-2410 | E: jamie@pc-counseling.com Location: 4600 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66103.
Swope Health: Team of more than 200 professionals specializes in improving the well-being of individuals and families.
- - P: (816) 923-5800 | General Location: 3801 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64130
re:Vive Counseling, Consulting & Training: Provide individual, couple, and family counseling to address a variety of emotional, behavioral, and relationship concerns. Each counselor has a different style and varies in their technique.
- - P: (913) 491-6876| E: info@revivekc.com | Location: 12351 96th Terrace, Suite 108 Lenexa, KS 66215
Resolve Counseling: Prairie Village, Northland, and Lee's Summit locations with various therapists to help with multiple needs
- - General P: (913) 735-0577 | E: kcresolve@gmail.com
Responsive Centers for Psychology and Learning: They provide services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and older adults in a caring and supportive environment.
- - P: (913) 451-8550 | E: intake@responsivecenters.com | Location: 7501 College Blvd., Suite 250 Overland Park, KS 66210
Ticum Therapy: Works with anxiety, teens, college/young adults, cultural identity, abuse and trauma, and skills of empaths. Bilingual (Spanish) therapists are available.
- - P: (913) 375-9397 (English, Español) | E: contact@ticumtherapy.com| Location: 8645 College Blvd #125, Overland Park, KS 66210

Individual Clinicians with Specialties (age ranges provided, when known)

Maria Moylan, MS, LMLP: Tuesday Group Lead Clinician. Maria started as an intern and has continued to work with young people in developing trusting and therapeutic environments | Ages 12+ | Areas of Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders (in process/training), Life Transitions, Inner Healing, Personal Issues, and Relational Issues, Eating Disorders (in process/training) | Insurance: Private-pay
- - P: (913) 768-6606 Ext. 339 | E: mmoylan.renew@gmail.com | Location: Olathe Renew Counseling Center
Jason Stary MA, LCPC: Thursday Group Lead Clinician. From a leader in church youth groups to a case manager and street outreach worker for runaway and homeless youth, Jason has worked with adolescents in a variety of settings since 2006. | Ages children and adults | Insurance: BCBS, United Health Care, United Medicaid, Cigna/Evernorth, and Private-pay.
- - P: (913) 735-4790 | Location: 405 S. Clairborne Road, Suite 1, Olathe, KS 66062405 S. Clairborne Road, Suie 1
Devin Nickell, LPC: Devin started as an intern working with adolescents in the IOP group and has continued to work with the Renew team. Ages 18+ | Areas of Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Trauma, Relational Issues, Neurodivergence | Insurance: Private-pay
- - P: (913) 768-6606 ext. 322 | E: dnickell.renew@gmail.com | Location: Olathe Renew Counseling Center
Michelle Grey: Michelle is one of our current graduate interns. She has worked in the mental health area 17 years ago and 11 years of that focused on mental health social work. She works with families, parents, and children. | Areas of Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Parenting, Bipolar , Somatic (body) wellness | Insurance: Self-pay, reduced rate ($50 per session)
- - P: (913) 768-6606 ext. 332 | E: m.gray.renew@gmail.com | Location: Olathe Renew Counseling Center
Cheri McHenry: Cheri is one of our Olathe clinicians. She works with various life stage issues and is always learning new tools to help clients in their healing journey. Ages: 13+ y/o, couples, and families. | Areas of Interest: Anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, marriage, personal issues, trauma, women's issues, and relational issues. | Insurance: Private-pay, sliding scale (based on total household income).
- - P: (913) 768-6606 ext. 315 | E: Cherimch@gmail.com | Location: Olathe Renew Counseling Center
Mackenzie Lujin: Mackenzie started as an intern for the Anxiety Center at Renew's adult IOP. After graduating, she decided to run her practice at Renew Counseling Center. | Ages: 14+ y/o | Areas of Interest: Anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, eating disorder, inner healing, life transitions, marriage, personal issues, trauma, and woman's issues. | Insurance: Private-pay
- - P: (913) 768-6606 | Location: Olathe Renew Counseling Center
Diane Sinclair-Smith: Diane is a Renew Counseling clinician. She does talk therapy and Equine Assissted Psychotherapy (EAP). | Ages: talk therapy - 16+ and EAP - 14+ | Areas of Interest: anxiety, anger, depression, PTSD, premarital counseling, trauma, etc. | Insurance: Private-pay
- - P: (913) 768-6606 ext. 319| E: dsinclairsmith@gmail.com | Location: Lawrence & Olathe Renew Counseling Center
Allison Kidd Therapy LLC: Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Peer Relationships, School Issues | Ages: 13-25/ y/o & Parents | Insurance: Private-pay Only
- - P: (913) 735-6164 | E: allisonkiddtherapy@gmail.com | Location: 10870 Benson Drive, Ste 2170 Overland Park, KS 66210
Amy Hyken-Lande, Lscsw, Lcsw: Ages - 3-14 y/o| Specialties: Insurance: children of divorce, Trauma/PTSD related issues, anxiety, social and self-esteem issues, ADHD/ADD, etc. Medicaid and Private-pay
- - P: (816) 519-9817 | E: Amyhl@everestkc.net | Location: 8101 Overland Park Drive Overland Park, KS 66204
Briana West LPC: Specialty: Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, racial trauma, premarital, and couples | Ages: Adolescents, adults, and family | Insurance: Private-pay Only
- - P: (816) 597-5827| E: briana@discovercounselingkc.com | Location: 12480 W 62nd Terrace, suite 201 Shawnee, KS 66216
Brooke Seiz, LPC, NTP, IFMCP: Licensed counselor, Functional Nutrition at Evolve Wellness
- - P: (913) 213-1272| E: brooke@evolvewellnesskc.com | Location: 8014 State Line Rd #112, Shawnee Mission, KS 66208
Catie Herst, LCPC: Specialties: children-young adults and families with presenting concerns primarily of anxiety, depression, behavioral & academic problems, low self-esteem, ADHD, etc.
- - P: (913) 725-0889| E: monarchfamilytherapy@gmail.com | Location: 8201 Mission Road # 261Prairie Village, KS, 66208
Elliot Seymour, PLPC: Ages 14+ | Areas of interest: Depression, anxiety, self-esteem, etc. | Insurance: Private-pay Only
- P: (816) 744-0865
Gabby Ong: Ages 12+ | Area of interest: Easting Disorders, anxiety and depression | Insurance: Private Pay | Location: 8010 State Line Road, Leawood, KS
- - P: (816) 551-2485 | Location: 601 East 63rd St. Kansas City, MO 64110
Hillary Merryfield, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW: Ages 12+ Specialties: Adoption Issues, Clinical Hypnotherapy,
- - P: (913) 209-2640 | Location: 8655 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66210
Jason Porter, MA, LPC: Areas of Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, ADHD, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self-Harming, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Teen Violence, etc.
- - P: (913) 259-4572 | E: Backtolifecounseling@gmail.com | Location: 11900 87th Parkway #130 Lenexa, KS 66215
Jennifer Asbury LPC, NCC: Ages 12+ specializing in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Suicidality, and Self Harm | Areas of interest: Teen issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, etc. | Insurance: Sunflower Medicaid, United HealthCare Medicaid, United Healthcare, Ambetter by Sunflower, BlueCross and BlueShield
- - P: (913) 735-4425 | Location: 8826 Santa Fe Drive Suite #207 Overland Park, KS 66212
Katelyn Frits, MS, LCPC, NCC: Ages 10+ | Areas of interest: Anxiety, depression, family conflict, peer relationships, school issues, self-esteem | Insurance: Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna/Evernorth, United Healthcare, Optum, Private Pay
- - P: (913) 292-4800 | Location: 5401 College Blvd, #207, Leawood, KS 66211
Katie Joneslight: Areas of Interest: Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, social anxiety, grief, etc. | Insurance: Aetna, Anthem/Elevance, BC, BS, Cigna, Evernorth, GEHA, New Directions/Lucet, Optum, UMR, UHC/UBH, and Private-pay.
- - P: (816) 514-0205 | Location: 222 W. Gregory, Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64114
Karla Kohout MA, LPC: Specialties: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) | Insurance: KanCare: Kansas Medicaid (Aetna Better Health, UHC, Sunflower Health Plan), Ambetter (kansa), BCBS of KC, UHG, Private-Pay
- - E: info@growandthrivekc.com | Location: 4701 College Blvd. Suite: 115 Leawood, Kansas 66211
Kelly Dawson LSCSW: Ares of interest: eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders | Insurance: Private-pay Only
- - P: (913) 302-8181 | E: hello@kellydawsontherapy.com
Kelsey Bickley M.A., LPC: Areas of interest: Anxiety, depression, grief, and perfectionism | Ages: Late teens, young adults | Insurance: Private-pay Only
- - P: (913) 246-5029 | E: kelsey@kbcounseling.info
Kelsi Grove, MA, LCPC: Wednesday Group Lead Clinician. Kelsi has been with the Two Tents Team from the start and works on helping her clients be kinder and learn self-compassion. Ages: Late teens and adults | Areas of Interest: Women's issues, teen issues, self-compassion, etc. | Insurance: United Health Care and Private-pay
- P: (913) 735-4002 | E: kelsi@grovecounselingllc.com | Location: 9718 Rosehill Road Lenexa, KS 66215
Kiernan Goodwin, LPC, NCC: Areas of interest: depression, anxiety, relationships, or general life concerns
- P: (913) 395-7197 | Location: 15940 College Boulevard, Lenexa, KS 66219
Krystal Proctor Shipps: All sessions are provided via telehealth.
- - P: (816) 200-7626 | E: krystal@mendedkc.com Location: 7133 W. 95th St. Suite 213, Overland Park, KS
Kurt Nichols LPC: Areas of interest: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relational issues, rage, addiction, mood disorder, etc. | Insurance: Private-pay Only
- - P: (913) 933-0451 | E: info@mysite.com | Location: 5001 College Boulevard, Suite 102, Leawood, KS 66211
Leslie Lawler, MA, LPC: Areas of interest: Anxiety, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, etc.
- - P: (913) 390-3890 | E: llawlercounseling@gmail.com | Location: 5750 W. 95th St., Ste 155., Overland Park, KS 66207
Natalie Spencer, LPC: Ages - Children & Teens, Family| Areas of interest: Abuse, anxiety, depression, teen issues | Insurance: Medicaid and Private-pay
- - P: (785) 422-6544 | E: nataliespencer475@gmail.com | Location: 8101 Overland Park Drive Overland Park Kansas 66204
Natasha Klutts, LSCSW: Specialties: Trauma and PTSD, Adoption, and Depression | Areas of interest: ADHD, anxiety, child and adolescent issues, self-harming, etc.
- - P: (210) 325-9823| E: nklutts.asap@gmail.com | Location: 1715 East Cedar St Suite 112 Olathe, KS 66062
Tina M. Clark, LSCSW, RPT-S: Individual and Family Therapist | Areas of Interest: ADHD, adoption/attachment, depression, family conflict, parenting, self-harm, self-esteem, social skills, stress, trauma, etc.
- - P: (913) 336-3812 | E: tina@clarkcounselingserviceskc.com | Location: 5201 Johnson Drive, Ste. 305, Mission, KS, 66205
Tyler C Droege, PsyD: Ages: Children, Teens, Adults. Adults Over 65 | Specialties: Clinical child and adolescent psychology
- - P: (913) 588-1227 | Location: 4000 Cambridge Street Kansas City, KS 66160
Will Eickman, MA, LPC, NCC: - Ages: 16+. Specialties: adolescents, adults, couples, families, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
- - - - P: (913) 361-2000 | Location: 8835 Lackman Rd Lenexa, KS 66219

Psychological Testing

Psychological Testing/Evaluations:

Dr. Danda Solutions-Focused Child Psychologist:
- - P: (913) 498-9958 | Location: 8340 Mission Rd, Ste 100, Prairie Village KS 66209 l 4901 W. 136th St. Leawood, KS 66224
Dr. Tish Taylor, Ph.D.: ADHD; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities; Psychological; Clinical Diagnostics.
- - P: (913) 738-4177 | Location: 11100 Ash Street Suite 103 Leawood, KS 66211
Hollie Foley LMP, LCPC, LCP, EMDR-C: ADHD Evaluation and Autism Evaluations
- - P: (913) 777-4020 | Location: Grow Psychological LLC - 4701 College Blvd Suite 115 Leawood, KS 66211-1608
Jordan Psychological Center: Psychological Testing and Assessments for infant & toddlers, children & teens, and adults
- - P: (913) 647-7990 | E: info@jordanpsychological.org | Location: 6720 W. 121st St., Suite 101, Overland Park, KS 66209
Meadowlark Psychology & Developmental Center: ADHD Evaluations; Autism & Developmental Evaluations; Dyslexia & Learning Evaluations; General Psychological Evaluations.
- - P: (913) 488-6525 | E: info@kkcmeadowlark.com | Location: 9200 Indian Creek Parkway, Building 9 Suite 660 Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Pamela Sisk, APRN, BC: Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication treatment.
- - P: (816) 286-0222 | Location: 11100 Ash Street, Ste 109. Leawood, Kansas 66211
Responsive Centers for Psychology & Learning: Attention difficulties, emotional and personality assessments, educational evaluations, etc.
- - P: (913) 451-8550 | E: intake@responsivecenters.com | Location: 7501 College Blvd., Suite 250 Overland Park, KS 66210-2505
Sunflower Pediatric Behavioral Health: Psychological Evaluation/Assessment
- - P: (913) 378-1061 | E: staff@sunflowerpbh.com | Location: 25055 W Valley Parkway, Suite 220 Olathe, KS

Family Therapy & Younger Children

Family therapy & Younger Children:

Family therapy is often warranted when one or more family member(s) are struggling with any of the above-mentioned difficulties. It is particularly useful when there are problems with communication, intimacy, anger or contempt between members and general support. Additionally, family therapy is helpful to open up lines of communication and to ensure each member is heard and understood in a safe environment. Adolescents with their parents, in particular, often benefit from family therapy to be able to express emotions and concerns in a productive way, with the guidance and coaching of a trained professional. Making structural changes in a family system often has a ‘spillover’ effect on individual lives as needs and expectations become clearer and relationships are built back up.

How to identify you might need family therapy: If your young person shuts down when you try to have a meaningful conversation with them.

Amy Hyken-Lande, Lscsw, Lcsw: Family therapy, co-parenting, etc. | Specialties: children of divorce, Trauma/PTSD related issues, anxiety, social and self-esteem issues, ADHD/ADD, etc. Insurance: Medicaid and Private-pay
- - P: (816) 519-9817 | E: Amyhl@everestkc.net | Location: 8101 Overland Park Drive Overland Park, Kansas 66204
Community Mental Heal Fund: The Community Mental Health Fund does not provide direct care but supports agencies in Jackson County, Missouri that serve people without the ability to pay for mental health services.
- - P: (816) 842-7055 | Location: 1627 Main Street, Suite 500 Kansas City Missouri, 64108
Karen Chadwick, LMFT: Therapy for couples and co-parents in Overland Park & Mission, Kansas or online throughout Kansas

- - P: (913) 274-1736 | E: info@karenchadwicktherapy.com | Location: 8575 W. 110th Street, Suite 225, Overland Park, KS 66210

KC PCIT believes in offering evidence-based treatments to improve the daily functioning of children and their families. They are experts in working with children (ages 2-18) and their families with a wide array of diagnoses and challenges including attention/hyperactivity disorders, anxiety, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress, and family conflict.
- - P: (913) 213-3120 | E: therapy@kcpcit.com | Location: 10551 Barkley, Suite 500 Overland Park, KS 66212
Kimberly Levitan: Individual (children and adult), family, and parent consultations

- - P: (913) 777-4408 | Location: 616 E. 63rd Street, Suite 200-B Kansas City, MO 64110

Natalie Spencer, LPC: Ages - Children & Teens, Family| Areas of interest: Abuse, anxiety, depression, teen issues | Insurance: Medicaid and Private-pay
- - P: (785) 422-6544 | E: nataliespencer475@gmail.com | Location: 7133 W. 95th St., Suite 216 Overland Park, KS 66212
Resolve Counseling: Prairie Village, Northland, and Lee's Summit locations with various therapist focused in family therapy and parent/child interaction.
- - General P: (913) 735-0577 | E: kcresolve@gmail.com
Tina M. Clark, LSCSW, RPT-S: Individual and Family Therapist | Areas of Interest: ADHD, adoption/attachment, depression, family conflict, parenting, self-harm, self-esteem, social skills, stress, trauma, etc.
- - P: (913) 336-3812 E: tina@clarkcounselingserviceskc.com| Location: 5201 Johnson Drive, Ste. 305, Mission, KS, 66205
Well Wilderness Kids (2-8 year-olds) is led by a team of pediatric professionals specialized in child development from a whole child perspective.
- - P: (913) 231-8581 | E: wellwildernesskids@gmail.com | Location: 18905 W 175th St. Olathe, KS 66062

Couples & Co-Parenting Therapy

Couples therapy:

Couples therapy can be helpful in improving communication, parenting, conflict resolution, and overall relationship satisfaction. As with any type of treatment, there are varying approaches. Some deal with family histories and learned or passed-down relationship patterns, while others focus on interpersonal communication or increasing intimacy between partners. Therapists often work with couples to try something different, particularly if the couple feels they are in some sort of rut or cycle that cannot resolve itself. Reasons couples seek counseling are difficulty communicating, high amounts of conflict, lack of intimacy (physical and/or emotional), parenting difficulties, lack of trust or infidelity, and more.

Community Mental Heal Fund: The Community Mental Health Fund does not provide direct care but supports agencies in Jackson County, Missouri that serve people without the ability to pay for mental health services.
- - P: (816) 842-7055 | Location: 1627 Main Street, Suite 500 Kansas City Missouri, 64108
Karen Chadwick, LMFT: Therapy for couples and co-parents in Overland Park & Mission, Kansas or online throughout Kansas
- - P: (913) 274-1736 | E: info@karenchadwicktherapy.com | Location: 8575 W. 110th Street, Suite 225, Overland Park, KS 66210
Katie Ballard, LMFT: Experience working with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, grief, infidelity, loss, parenting challenges, and rocky transitions.
- - E: katie@jadetherapykc.com | Location: 1427 West 9th St. Suite 505 Kansas City, MO 64101
Krystal Proctor Shipps: All sessions are provided via telehealth.
- - P: (816) 200-7626 | E: KRYSTAL@MENDEDKC.COM | Location: 7133 W. 95th St. Suite 213, Overland Park, KS
Healthy Roots Counseling: Children, Family, and Adult Services
- P: (913) 735-6093 | E: cindy@healthyrootscounseling.com | Location: 4707 College Blvd., Ste 107 Leawood, KS 66211
Resolve Counseling: Prairie Village, Northland, and Lee's Summit locations with various therapists to help with multiple needs
- - P: (913) 735-0577 | E: kcresolve@gmail.com
Rinehart Counseling: Rinehart Counseling, Inc. has two convenient locations.
- - P: (816) 517-1788 | Location: 406 W 34th St #501 Kansas City, MO 64111

Co-Parenting Therapy:

Co-parenting means we are tied for years to someone we no longer want as a partner. Instead of being able to leave this person in our past, we now have to try to move on while still communicating with them on a regular basis. This can make our lives a nightmare and these conflicts can inadvertently start to affect children.

Co-parenting therapy is designed to help parents put their anger and hurt aside and move forward in a civil way for the well-being of their children. Rather than being controlled by the past, people can use co-parenting therapy to find balance in their lives while remaining the best parents they can be. Co-parenting therapy helps in three main ways – by reducing conflict, improving communication, and implementing helpful parenting strategies.

Amy Hyken-Lande, Lscsw, Lcsw: Family therapy, co-parenting, etc| Specialties: children of divorce, Trauma/PTSD related issues, anxiety, social and self-esteem issues, ADHD/ADD, etc. Insurance: Medicaid and Private-pay
- - P: (816) 519-9817 | E: Amyhl@everestkc.net | Location: 7133 W. 95th St., Suite 216 Overland Park, KS 66212
Healthy Roots Counseling: Children, Family, and Adult Services
- P: (913) 735-6093 | E: cindy@healthyrootscounseling.com | Location: 4707 College Blvd., Ste 107 Leawood, KS 66211
Karen Chadwick, LMFT: Therapy for couples and co-parents in Overland Park & Mission, Kansas or online throughout Kansas

- - P: (913) 274-1736 | E: info@karenchadwicktherapy.com | Location: 8575 W. 110th Street, Overland Park, KS 66210

Krystal Proctor Shipps: All sessions are provided via telehealth.
- - P: (816) 200-7626 | E: KRYSTAL@MENDEDKC.COM | Location: 7133 W. 95th St. Suite 213, Overland Park, KS
Natalie Spencer, LPC: Family, Co-parenting | Areas of interest: Abuse, anxiety, depression, teen issues | Insurance: Medicaid and Private-pay
- - P: (785) 422-6544 | E: nataliespencer475@gmail.com | Location: 7133 W. 95th St., Suite 216 Overland Park, KS 66212
Resolve Counseling: Family Counseling and Parent/Child Interaction Therapy in three different locations.
- - General P: (913) 735-0577 | E: kcresolve@gmail.com
Kimberly Levitan: Individual (children and adult), family, and parent consultations
- P: (913) 777-4408 | Location: 616 E. 63rd Street, Suite 200-B Kansas City, MO 64110

Medication with a Psychiatrist

Psychiatry:

Children's Mercy Developmental and Behavioral Health: Dr. Lindsay Tobler, Dr. Shayla Sullivant, and Dr. Ram Chettiar.
- - P: (816) 234-3674 | Location: 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108
Clinical Associates: Various locations with different services and providers. Telehealth encouraged by providers.
- - P: (913) 677-3553 | Location: 8629 Bluejacket Street. Lenexa, KS 66214
Dr. Anne Clark: Dr. Anne Clark, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in Overland Park, KS. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
- - P: (913) 738-9235 | Location: 10500 Barkley St Ste 220 Overland Park, KS 66212
Dr. Brent Menninger: Ages 15-65+ His main areas of focus are anxiety and depressive disorders but does also treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, attention and focus disorders, and sleep disorders.
- - P: (913) 210-2019 | Location: 8400 W 110th Street, Suite 250 Overland Park, KS 66210
Dr. Douglas Geenens, DO: Dr. Douglas Geenens, DO is a child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in Leawood, KS and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field.
- - P: (913) 392-2400 | Location: 7500 W. 160th St. Suite 201 Stilwell, Kansas 66085
Dr. Poonam Khanna: Our office in Overland Park is warm and welcoming for kids, teens and families.
- - P: (913) 912-7054 | Location: 14221 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66223
Health Partnership: Thao Le, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
- - P: (913) 648-2266 | Location: 407 S. Clairborne Rd., Suite 104 Olathe, KS 66062
Kansas City Psychiatric Group: Dr. Rimi Grewal, Dr. Rubin Moore, Dr. Stephen Samuelson
- - P: (913) 338-0400 | Location: 8300 College Blvd., Suite 320 Overland Park, Kansas 66210
Kansas Mental Health Medicine (KMHM): Overland-Park: Julie Marshall APRN, PMHP-BC; Shaina Morgan APRN, PMHNP-BC
- - P: (913) 386-3800 | E: kmhmkc@kmhm.org | Location: 8748 W 151st St. N. Overland Park, KS 66221
Monarch Mental Health: Child, adolescent, & adult psychiatry, Renew personally recommends Dr. Jacklyn Legg, DO and Elizabeth Lohr Massman, PMHNP
- - P: (913) 291-0076 | Location: 4121 West 83rd street, Suite 254 Prairie Village, Kansas 66208
Pamela Sisk, APRN, BC: Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication treatment.
- - P: (816) 286-0222 | Location: 11100 Ash Street, Ste. 109. Leawood, Kansas 66211
Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City (PAKC): Renew personally recommends Dr. Andrew Segraves or Dr. Christopher Van Horn for adolescents and and Dr. Stephen Segraves for adult patients seeking quality medication management. Other quality physicians are available at PAKC as well.
- - P: (913) 385-7252 | E: MOS@pakconline.com | Location: 8900 State Line Rd Suite 380, Leawood, KS 66206

Intensive Outpatient Programs

Intensive Outpatient (IOP) groups

IOP is a good option to consider when individual therapy is not effective alone, but a residential treatment facility is not yet warranted. IOP groups are typically structured and are focused on psychoeducation and skills-based modalities, as well as emotional processing and peer support. Examples include an Anxiety IOP based in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) or a program specifically designed to treat eating disorders. While IOP programs can be extremely beneficial, they are not often sufficient alone long-term. It is also important to recognize that as life continues after intensive treatment, skills may become less easy to use or feel less effective if you are not practicing/reviewing them regularly. Therefore, it is recommended to continue with regular individual outpatient treatment, including talk-therapy and psychiatric medication management if applicable to ensure the best continuation of progress made during intensive treatment. Continuation of this sort means the client and their support system (family, providers, etc.) need to keep involved in reinforcing skills and concepts learned from IOP. Without this reinforcement, the individual has a greater chance of relapsing to the point of needing to return to IOP treatment.

The Anxiety Center at Renew: The Two Tents IOP:
- - P: (913)210-1017| E: info@anxietycenterkc.com | Location: 11695 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS.
  - Adolescent IOP: Ages 12-18, M-Th from 3-6pm for 6 weeks
Charlie Health: Our treatment programs, including our virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), combine personalized care with peer connection to foster long-term healing.
- - Location: Virtual | P: (866) 671-0572
ED Care: EDCare is an eating disorder treatment center in Denver, Kansas City, and Omaha.
- - Location: 8300 College Blvd, Ste. 300, Overland Park, KS 66210 | P: (785) 259-6106
  - Kansas City Transitional IOP: schedules personalized to each patient's needs.
KidsTLC: The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), offered through the Lotus Clinics at KidsTLC, is group-based therapy built on the intention of developing important connections.
- - Location: 15940 College Blvd | P: (913) 764-2887
  - Lotus Clinic IOP: Ages 6-17. Meets 4x/wk 3:30-6:30 PM
Lilac Center:
- - P: (816) 221-0305 | Location: 4 different locations
  - Adolescent IOP: Meets 3x/wk for 6 wks.
PsychPros of Kansas City: Ages 13-18, 6-9 PM, on M,T, Thur.
- - Location: 600 NW Murray Rd., Lee's Summit, MO 64081 | P: (816) 272-5656 | E: admin@psychproskc.com
  - Adolescent IOP: Ages 13-18, Meets 3x/week 6-9:00 PM
Saint Luke's Crittenton: Crittenton Clinic services can help reduce stress and conflict within families; improve parenting skills; help children and families deal with traumatic situations; and address behavioral and social difficulties.
- - Location: 10918 Elm Ave, Ste. 102, Kansas City, MO 64134 | P: (816) 767-4346
The Crossroads Program:
- - Location: KCMO Area 13860 Wyandotte St. Kansas City, MO 64145 | P: (816) 643-6944
  - Drug Rehab IOP: Ages 13-25. 6-12 week program
Livingston Counseling: Ages 6-17. Group is 2x/week for 3 hrs.
- - Location: 5400 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS P:(913) 283-7704
Cottonwood Springs: Ages 10-17, IOP program from 8:30-11:15 Monday-Friday
- Location: 13351 S Arapaho Dr. Olathe, KS 66062 | P: (913) 353-3000 | E: 4000CottonwoodSpringsInfo@lifepointhealth.net

Short-Term Inpatient Hospitalization

In-Patient care is usually acute (short-term) to stabilize during a crisis.

Marillac: Open 24/7 | Location: 8000 W 127th St. Overland Park, KS 66213 | P: (913) 574-3800
Research: Partial Hospitalization Program | Location: 2323 E 63rd St Kansas City, MO 64130 | P: (816) 444-8161
Crittenton: Inpatient hospitalization, short-term | Location: 10918 Elm Ave Kansas City, MO 64134 | P: (816) 765-6600
Heartland Behavioral Health: Ages 4-17. Accepts calls 24/7 | Location: 1500 W Ashland St, Nevada, MO 64772 | P: (800) 654-9605

Cottonwood Springs: PHP; Partial Hospitalization Program | Location: 13351S Arapaho Dr. Olathe, KS 66062 | P: 24/7 (913) 274-1460
KVC: Location: 2537 Madison Ave Kansas City, MO 64108 | P: (816) 895-4200
Storemont Vail Health: Location 3707 SW 6th Avenue Topeka, KS, 66606 | P: (785) 270-4600

Long-Term Residential Placement

Residential psychiatric facilities offer a home-like atmosphere and strong sense of community that help residents build self-esteem, develop relationships, and improve life skills. In clinical residential treatment programs, clinicians can view the full picture of a resident’s functioning and use that perspective and insight to fine-tune psychiatric therapy. Residential facilities are unique in this respect, being that they can assess people in a different atmosphere than other types of treatment. Residential care also offers structure, peer support and 24/7 care from trained professionals. Residential treatment is typically warranted after individual counseling and IOP treatments have been tried and deemed not enough, or if an individual has been hospitalized for safety reasons and cannot discharge safely to individual or IOP options. Residential treatment often involves group therapy in addition to structured activities, medication management, individual therapy and family services.

Residential treatment:

Heartland Behavioral Health: Nevada, MO, 800-654-9605 is a pediatric behavioral health hospital in Nevada, MO for ages 4-17. They provide short term crisis stabilization and they work with military families. Heartland accepts most insurance and Tricare insurance and provides free assessments.

Embark Behavioral Health Embark Behavioral Health is a leading nationwide network of outpatient centers and residential programs offering premier mental health treatment for preteens, teens, and young adults. Our ever-growing locations are part of a continuum of care that provides a range of services built from over 25 years of specialization in serving youth. Embark Independence, MO: (855)335-0616

Starlite Recovery Center: The Adolescent program serves male and female adolescents ages 13 to 17. This clinical 12-step program is 45-60 days in length; changes in the length of stay are considered on an individual basis and based on clinical needs according to the individual treatment plan. All Adolescent clients are assigned a counselor for individual and family counseling as well as participate in group counseling as part of the recovery program. (855)980-4948
Rogers Behavioral Health: Several locations in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin Led by a board-certified psychiatrist, our multi-disciplinary team will work together with your son or daughter to address their OCD and anxiety through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and behavioral activation. To address your child’s depression we’ll also incorporate dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) components throughout treatment in both individual and group settings. Additionally, family involvement and education is a key part of recovery that allows for more effective treatment and eases the transition after treatment. General phone line: (33) 308-5887,

House of Hope Residential Treatment Program: Our residential, therapeutic program is intended for girls ages 13-17 who are having spiritual, relational, emotional or behavioral challenges. Our program is led by professional counselors and social workers who are Biblically-informed and clinically trained, and is designed to help girls who are struggling due to trauma, adoption, bullying or inappropriate motivations. Our desire is also to come alongside a family to help equip them in rebuilding relationships that can pave the way to family restoration for each girl in our care. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 913-262-8885

Wilderness treatment:

Star Guides Wilderness: 377 E. Riverside Dr. Bldg. B, St. George, UT 84790. A New Generation Of Therapy, Confronting The Next Generation Of Addictions. Life Changing Treatment For Teens That Actually Works. Admissions department: 800.584.4629. Robin Reeber is the admissions specialist.

Miscellaneous & Alternative Strategies

Low Cost Options: https://www.opencounseling.com/kansas/olathe

Options for Family Members: https://www.rediscoveringyoullc.com/ Whether it be through providing financial assistance for mental health care, supporting those who have lost a loved one to suicide, or providing supports for those in recovery from any mental illness and their loved ones, Rediscovering You is here to walk with you on your journey.

National Mental Health Support Groups

National Association for Mental Illness: NAMI https://nami.org/Home

Depression and Bipolar Alliance: DBSA https://www.dbsalliance.org/

Local Community Resources #ZeroReasonsWhy:https://www.zeroreasonswhy.org/new-page

Axis: Free weekly email designed to help you connect with your adolescent on relevant topics such as social media, technology, etc. There are also options to take online classes or download resources for a small fee. https://axis.org/

Alternative Treatment Strategies

Optimize Neurofeedback: https://optimizeneurofeedback.com/
1. NeurOptimal® has been designed to provide information about the non-linear dynamical activity of the brain as it shifts from moment to moment. Because it tracks the brain so precisely and so rapidly micro-second by micro-second, there is no need for evaluation or diagnosis ahead of time.
Pediatric Connections (OT): https://www.pediatricconnectionsot.com/
1. We have a staff of highly skilled Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists. We specialize in helping children succeed in activities of daily living in the home, school and community. Our OTs are uniquely trained to help children detect, interpret, and regulate sensory information which, in turn, allows for appropriate motor and behavioral responses.
Brain Balance: https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/
1. Brain Balance is a personalized, non-medical program offered in-center or at-home. The program is designed to strengthen and build brain connectivity so your child can find success in the classroom and unleash their untapped potential.
TMS: TMS is an effective, non-invasive, non-drug treatment option for Major Depression. It does not require sedation or anesthesia. It is FDA approved and covered by most insurance companies.
1. PAKC: https://pakconline.com/tms/’

Prime TMA: https://primetms.com/

Other Non-Therapeutic Resources

The Other Just a Mom Podcast: Susie became a mental health advocate after her youngest son emerged as a teen spokesperson about his battle with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. She started The Just a Mom Podcast after making a video for the Zero Reasons why Organization.

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