Medication Management Therapists in Olathe, 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.

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

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.

Olathe is the county seat of Johnson County—one of the wealthiest counties in the United States—and a prosperous Kansas City suburb with a highly educated population, strong schools, and a community culture that values achievement, all of which shapes the mental health landscape toward concerns about perfectionism, parenting pressure, and the anxiety of high expectations across the life span. A well-developed private therapy sector reflects the community's means and generally positive attitude toward seeking support, and the proximity to Kansas City's broader health resources gives residents access to specialists across a wide range of modalities and populations. Many churches and faith communities in Olathe incorporate or partner with mental health professionals, reflecting a faith-integrated approach to well-being common in this part of the Midwest. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, adolescent mental health, parenting stress, work-life balance, and the relational challenges that arise in a community where success and high performance are deeply embedded expectations.

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 Olathe, KS

Shanea McDaniel

Dr. Jennifer Baumgardner

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP

Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling