Men’s Issues therapists in Independence, MO
Browse Men’s Issues therapists in Independence, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Men's Issues
Kevin Stegeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
We will focus on exploring identity, career stressors, fatherhood roles, relationship dynamics, and societal expectations while developing healthy emotional expression, effective coping strategies, improved communication skills, and greater self-awareness to promote resilience and personal growth.
1 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Men's Issues
Paul W Anderson, PhD
Psychologist, Licensed counseling psychologist, Licensed Addictions counselor, PsyPact
I'm good at helping a man gain the insight necessary to grow and broaden his bandwidth of emotional intelligence. I don't think there are bad men. I think many men have been socialized and programmed in such a way that they get a bad rap especially in relationships. Call me and I'll work with you to find ways out of this dark trap of toxic masculinity. Call: 913-991-2302.
45 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Men's Issues
Kirk Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Men often face unique struggles that aren’t always easy to talk about. I work with men to address everything from emotional vulnerability to navigating life’s transitions. Using a direct, strengths-based approach, we’ll focus on building resilience and finding your authentic path forward.
10 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Men's Issues
Benjamin Smalley, TherapyKC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Many men have not been initiated into what mature masculinity really is. We have learned to carry stress, pressure, and emotion internally, often without a clear space to process it. Whether it’s related to relationships, identity, anger, or feeling stuck, therapy offers a place to step out of that isolation. I run mens groups that are adjacent to my work as a therapist. I care deeply about mens issues. In my practice I work with men to better understand the psychological underpinnings of their masculinity and where that has become obstructed.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Independence, MO
Online in Independence, MO
Men's Issues
Ingrid Sthare
Life Coach, CTLC, BCC
The loneliness epidemic facing men in particular is important to address and I’ve been studying it for over 20 years. I offer a safe space to explore emotions and experiences.
15 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO
Independence is a Kansas City suburb with a distinctive character rooted in its historical significance as the starting point of the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails and as the world headquarters of the Community of Christ—a significant Latter Day Saint denomination—as well as being the hometown of President Harry S. Truman, a combination that gives the city a particular civic identity unusual for a suburb of its size. The religious community anchored by the Community of Christ Temple creates both a strong support network and specific mental health considerations around faith, doubt, and community belonging for those navigating their relationship with the church. Centerpoint Medical Center and the broader Kansas City health system provide behavioral health resources to Independence and surrounding communities. Common therapy concerns include faith and spiritual identity, commuter stress from the Kansas City metro, economic anxiety, family and relationship issues, and the particular dynamics of a community where civic pride and religious heritage are deeply intertwined.
Men’s Issues therapists in Independence, MO Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Independence, MO average 15 years of experience and charge around $218 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Male |
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| 31% |
Female |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Men |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Women |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 29% | Christian |