Medication Management Therapists in Kansas City, KS

I provide comprehensive psychiatric medication management within a holistic, integrative framework that considers the whole person—not just symptoms. My approach is collaborative and evidence-based, focusing on selecting and optimizing medications while also addressing lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress, nutrition, and overall well-being that impact mental health. When appropriate, I offer pharmacogenetic testing, including GeneSight, to help guide medication selection and improve the likelihood of finding effective, well-tolerated treatment options. I work closely with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that supports stability, improves functioning, and aligns with their goals and values. When appropriate, I also integrate supportive therapy and practical coping strategies to promote long-term healing, balance, and overall wellness.

Dr. Baumgardner works with a talented and experienced prescriber. Together they can provide seamless care for you if you need medicine as well as therapy.

We provide psychological care that includes close collaboration with prescribing providers to support effective medication management when medication is part of treatment. Our approach integrates psychotherapy with ongoing monitoring of symptoms, side effects, and overall functioning to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. We work with clients to understand how medication fits within their broader treatment plan, while also focusing on evidence-based therapeutic strategies to address emotional, cognitive, and behavioral concerns. The goal is to optimize outcomes through a well-coordinated, team-based approach to mental health care.

This component help individuals understand their treatment, enhance adherence, and develop coping strategies to optimize mental health and overall well-being.

Kansas City, Kansas is a distinct city from its more prominent Missouri neighbor across the state line, with a lower median income, a more industrial economic base, and a substantially more diverse population that includes large Latino, Somali, and other immigrant communities for whom culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health care is a significant need. Wyandotte County, which encompasses Kansas City, Kansas, has fewer mental health resources than the Missouri side of the metro, and many residents cross into Missouri to access the broader Kansas City mental health market. Common therapy concerns include immigration-related stress and trauma, family dynamics, economic anxiety, depression, and the challenges of navigating daily life in a community where language barriers can limit access to support. University of Kansas Health System, based in the city, provides some behavioral health services, and community health centers fill important gaps in a county with significant unmet mental health need.

Gender ID

	75%	Female
	25%	Male

Session Type

	75%	Online Only
	25%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

75%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
75%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
75%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
50%	Behavioral Therapy
50%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
50%	Developmental Therapy
50%	Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Senior
50%	Teen
50%	Young Adult
25%	Children

Client Focus

75%	Women
50%	Persons with Disabilities
25%	Black / African American
25%	Christian
25%	LGBTQ+

Medication Management therapists in Kansas City, KS

Shanea McDaniel

Dr. Jennifer Baumgardner

Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP