Existential / Humanistic therapists in Independence, Missouri MO
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Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Kirk Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I approach therapy as a practical and relational process rather than a set of techniques. People usually come in when long-standing ways of coping no longer fit their current life, even if those strategies once made sense. My work focuses on understanding how those patterns developed, how they continue to function, and how they can be reorganized in ways that support greater flexibility and self-direction. Change matters to me as it shows up in how a person lives, relates, and responds outside the therapy space.
10 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO Missouri (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Tracy Hadel
Counselor/Therapist, LSCSW
I am currently accepting clients who are interested in learning mindfulness. I work with all populations: adults, teens, children, those with autism/aspergers, etc. I am also a certified yoga therapist currently obtaining training in somatic yoga.
36 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO Missouri (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
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 Independence, MO
Online in Independence, MO Missouri
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I’m Dr. Ilyssa Swartout, a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping adults and couples heal from past wounds and create meaningful change. My approach blends warmth, presence, and evidence-based therapy to help you move beyond old patterns and reconnect with your sense of worth and wholeness.
My background includes over 20 years of mentorship with James Bugental, Ph.D., founder of Humanistic Psychotherapy, and advanced training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Gestalt Therapy, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS). These approaches support healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties by addressing both emotional and body-based experiences.
As an EMDR Consultant and Certified In-Depth Therapist, I guide clients and other professionals toward lasting transformation and self-understanding.
Therapy is a courageous step toward healing and growth. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space for you to explore, recover, and thrive.
25 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO Missouri (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Dr. Nicole Montes
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Nicole Montes is a licensed clinical psychologist who offers person-centered psychotherapy from a feminist lens, diversity informed lens. She specializes perinatal mental health certified (PMH-C) and specializes in chronic pain/disability & trauma. She stands for reproductive freedom, racial justice and the rights of trans and non-binary people and weaves these values into her work as a psychologist.
5 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO Missouri
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Independence, Missouri Statistics
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Independence, Missouri average 17 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (78%), and Stress (66%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 78% | Depression |
| 66% | Stress |
| 65% | Self Esteem |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |