Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Lee's Summit, Missouri MO
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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 Lee's Summit, MO Missouri (Online Only)
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Merritt Posten Benz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW, CDWF, MCLC
I am drawn to raw unfiltered courage. Going to therapy a brave choice and it takes tenacity and grit to feel differently and make changes in our lives. When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we become the author who writes the brave new ending. Together we will examine the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are holding you back identify the new choices and practices that will move you toward more authentic and wholehearted living. Rarely is that decision a whim or an impulse, and most likely you've been thinking about this for a while. Now here you are; being curious and maybe nervous and scared at the same time. In my opinion - that is bravery and brave things are rarely comfortable, but always worth trying.
Whether you are looking to make a shift in your relationships, provide help and guidance for your children, or you have reached a point in your own life where you no longer want to "figure it out alone"- you have come to a good place to get moving. It can get better.
We all struggle at times - with anxiety, depression, and stress - along with the circumstances in our lives that contribute to these feelings. The "feelings" themselves are never wrong. Where we get into trouble (and can feel stuck in them) is when we can't make sense of it all and isolation creeps in. You're not in this alone.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lee's Summit, MO
Online in Lee's Summit, MO Missouri
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Dr. Leigh Anne Randa
Psychologist, PhD
A human being, by nature, is full of contradictions. I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is essential to the therapy process. The experience of "feeling" seen, or felt, or heard, is the beginning of healing. Knowing that while you are unique, you are not alone. My belief is that strong therapy starts with the therapeutic relationship.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lee's Summit, MO
Online in Lee's Summit, MO Missouri
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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 Lee's Summit, MO
Online in Lee's Summit, MO Missouri
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Taylor Esworthy
Marriage and Family Therapist, PMFT
Hi, I’m Taylor! If you’ve found your way here, something in your life might feel heavier than it looks on the outside. Maybe you’re showing up for everyone else while running on empty, feeling stuck in relationship patterns, or navigating a transition that’s left you unsure of who you are. In therapy, you don’t have to have it all together, you just get to be human. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families to create a space where you feel supported, understood, and able to move toward meaningful, lasting change.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lee's Summit, MO
Online in Lee's Summit, MO Missouri
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Lee's Summit, Missouri Statistics
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Lee's Summit, Missouri average 16 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (74%), and Stress (65%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 65% | Stress |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Self Esteem |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 48% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Christian |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |