Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kansas City, Missouri MO
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Varissa Owens ✨Your Journey to Healing, PLLC✨
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A., M.S., LPC, NCC
💡 As a therapist, my greatest strengths are rooted in empathy, deep listening, and creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can truly be yourself. I tailor each session to your unique needs, bringing a genuine commitment to understanding your perspective and working alongside you as a partner in growth. Together, we’ll tap into your strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and cultivate lasting positive change.
8 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, MO Missouri (Online Only)
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Chileme U Ochulor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-BC
At Primebridge Psychiatric Care, my goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered mental health care in a supportive and respectful environment. I believe that every individual deserves to be heard and understood, and I work collaboratively with patients to develop treatment plans that support their emotional well-being and overall quality of life. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related disorders. Whether through in-person visits or secure telehealth appointments, I strive to make mental health care accessible, personalized, and focused on helping patients achieve stability and long-term wellness.
0 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, MO Missouri
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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, MO Missouri (Online Only)
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Better Together Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
Finding the right therapist is important. When you find a therapist who understands your needs and can help you feel comfortable therapy is so much more effective. We will take the time to get to know you. We will help you meet your goals and make the changes you desire.
26 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, MO Missouri
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Kevin Jones
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, NEC
I believe therapy should be a place where people can be honest without feeling judged, rushed, or pathologized for what they are going through. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, make sense of the patterns that keep them stuck, and move toward real change rather than just temporary relief. I work to create a space that is warm, grounded, and direct, where clients can feel supported while also being challenged in helpful ways. Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, I aim to offer therapy that is thoughtful, practical, and genuinely meaningful.
4 Years Experience
Online in Kansas City, MO Missouri
Kansas City sits at the Missouri-Kansas border and draws clients from both states, with therapists well-versed in navigating Midwestern values, family expectations, and the tensions between tradition and personal growth. The city has a significant African American population and community-level trauma tied to historical redlining and economic inequality, driving demand for culturally affirming and social-justice-informed practitioners. The University of Kansas Health System and Saint Luke's Health System provide major institutional mental health resources for the region. Kansas City's art and music scene sustains a creative community with its own distinct mental health needs, and therapists familiar with the psychology of creative careers are present.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kansas City, Missouri Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Kansas City, Missouri average 12 years of experience and charge around $193 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (74%), and Stress (74%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$193
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 74% | Stress |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 58% | Social Anxiety |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Black / African American |