Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kansas City, KS
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kansas City, Kansas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Pattie Vargas
Counselor/Therapist, CBC®️Certified Provider, Kessler Certified Grief Educator
After facing the heart-wrenching challenges of having two of my three children struggle with Substance Use Disorder, my world was further shaken when my son, Joel, lost his decades-long battle with the disease in 2017. In the wake of this profound loss, I was determined to better understand the family experience of addiction, and have since used this lived experience to support and guide others who are navigating the isolating and stigmatizing road of addiction and loss.
As a Compassionate Bereavement Care®️ Certified Provider and Kessler Certified Grief Educator, I work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by loss. I am a Peer Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction, and co-facilitate their online grief support community, and is the host of Finding Hope After Loss, Grief Support groups for The Happier Life Project. As an advocate for recovery policies, I am a California State Organizer with the Recovery Advocacy Project, serve on the RCO/RCC Advisory Committee, and was named the 2022 Architect of Recovery by CCAPP (CA Consortium of Addiction Professionals.) My book, Secrets, Scars and Heart Shaped Jars, shares my family’s journey through addiction, loss and recovery.
5 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, KS (Online Only)
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Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer
Psychologist, PhD
Are you worried about the way you are feeling? Maybe you are overwhelmed, can't sleep, are plagued by intrusive thoughts, or just feel sad and stuck. I provide therapy designed for healing and growth. Using research based strategies tailored to how you learn, we will build on your strengths to help you reach the life you want, on a timeline that feels right for you. You are not in this alone, and together we will create a plan to help you feel well, honor your emotions, and feel confident in yourself and your choices.
28 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, KS
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Downhome Counseling , Susan Glass, PsyD., LMLP
Psychologist, PsyD., LMLP
I returned to school later in life, initially to show my boys I believed in education. Took Psy 101 my first semester and as they say the rest is history. After 10 years in school, a year internship and finally receiving my degree the journey began. I have worked in adolescent group home, Tennessee State Prison, Nursing/Rehabilitation Homes and community mental health. I am now in my 3rd full year of private practice, and this is where I was meant to be. I know the struggles and my hope is to make it easier on others, as they navigate their struggles. No problem is too small or obstacles too large. At the end of the day my hope is to help people find who they want to be and to learn to be successful at that.
14 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, KS
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Jacqueline Elster
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, LP
Professionally, I have advanced training and experience in treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and insomnia. For six years, I worked for the VA, helping veterans heal the invisible wounds of combat and other traumatic experiences. Now, I offer therapy to the wider community, including veterans.
I love what I do, and that shine through in my work. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about my practice and to set up an appointment.
16 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, KS (Online Only)
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Rebekah Ruth Jones, Ed.D., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ed.D., LPC
It is my belief that a large portion of human suffering is the product of relationships, either the lack thereof or the presence of unhealthy interactions. We were never meant to navigate life alone. As such, we are not prepared to solve problems in a vacuum. For these reasons, I practice from a collaborative stance with my clients.
You can expect direct but kind observations and feedback when working with me. I honor your time and your investment, as such, I will not always say what you would like to hear but instead will share insights with you truthfully but not from a place of authority. Ultimately, you have authority over your own life and the choices that move you forward.
12 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, KS (Online Only)
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.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kansas City, KS Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kansas City, KS average 12 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (73%), and Stress (73%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
Online Only |
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| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 73% | Stress |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 50% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 85% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 55% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Black / African American |