Relational Psychotherapy therapists in East Independence, MO
Browse Relational Psychotherapy therapists in East Independence, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Benjamin Smalley, TherapyKC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I believe therapy should be deeply personal. No two people receive the same approach in my office. Instead, we will work to form a collaborative relationship with spirits of curiosity, challenge and connection. If you come to my office you can expect to understand not just your symptoms, but the underlying patterns and experiences that shaped them. Together, we focus on real, lasting change to those symptoms. Therapy should be more than coping and learning. It should to be transformative too. If you're ready for therapy that goes beyond surface-level solutions and meets you where you actually are, I invite you to reach out.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Independence, MO
Online in East Independence, MO
Relational
Kieri Olmstead
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
If you're looking for someone to validate everything you're already thinking, I'm probably not your therapist. But if you're ready to actually look at what's keeping you stuck — in your relationships, your patterns, your story — then we might be a really good fit. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with five consecutive years recognized as Kansas City's top couples therapist, pre-marital counselor and marriage and family therapist by KC Magazine, The Pitch KC and the Kansas City Star. I work with individuals, couples and families who are done just surviving and ready to understand themselves at a deeper level. Therapy here is warm, direct and honest — sometimes uncomfortably so. That's the point.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Independence, MO
Online in East Independence, MO
Relational
Dr. Alishia Kalos
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Dr. Alishia Kalos (she/her/hers) is a bilingual (English/Spanish), Pennsylvania-licensed psychologist and individual, relational, and sex therapist certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). She is the founder of Strongest Self Therapy, a private practice based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
10 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO (Online Only)
Relational
Christina Song
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT-S
I believe therapy works best when it feels human, collaborative, and deeply respectful of your lived experience. I offer online therapy grounded in trauma-informed, systemic, and strengths-based care, with a strong commitment to affirming queer, polyamorous, and non-traditional relationship structures.
My approach centers safety, curiosity, and consent—both in the therapeutic relationship and in the pace of our work. I work with individuals and relationships navigating trauma, identity exploration, relational stress, and the impacts of burnout or chronic overwhelm. I also have a particular appreciation for working with helpers and clinicians, especially those carrying the weight of caring for others while trying to care for themselves.
In our work together, I aim to create a space where you don’t have to perform, explain, or justify who you are. Therapy with me is about building insight, strengthening resilience, and reconnecting with parts of yourself that may have been shaped by survival but are ready for something more sustainable and compassionate.
10 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO
Relational
Kelly McAleer
Psychologist, Psy.D.
You may be accomplished, capable, and the person others rely on, yet still find yourself overthinking, second-guessing, or feeling like what you do is never quite enough. I offer thoughtful, engaged therapy that goes beyond simply managing symptoms to understand the patterns, relationships, and experiences that keep you stuck. With nearly nearly 20 years of experience, I provide a warm, down-to-earth, and inclusive space where people of all identities and backgrounds are welcomed and respected.
17 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO (Online Only)
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in East Independence, MO Statistics
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in East Independence, MO average 17 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (70%), and Stress (58%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 58% | Stress |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 49% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 44% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 22% | Black / African American |
| 22% | Hispanic / Latino |