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Mary Kay Brooks. Two guiding principles for change are compassion and accountability. Compassion helps us hang in there when life is hard. Accountability compels us to use what we learn, as it turns us away from self-pity and blame. Sometimes we learn life’s lessons the hard way-it just seems to be part of being human. If you’re feeling stuck in a confusing or painful situation, consider therapy. It isn’t about telling you what to do. It’s about learning how to sort things out for yourself. My approach is active, direct and flexible. I employ cognitive, behavioral, insight, relaxation training, and mind, body, spirit approaches. My career began in health care, and I offer over 20 years experience. I particularly enjoy working on relationship issues with people of all ages. |
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Judith Evnen, LCSW “Thanks for being a real person”, is something that clients have expressed through the years-even folks who may be pretty wary at the beginning. It’s an honor to hear, but being with people during rough times, and helping them move forward in a way that suits their values is what we’re working towards. That is the true honor. Using a toolbox including Cognitive Behavioral Therapies; solution-oriented therapy, a dab of dialectical behavioral therapy, humor and strengths-based approaches result in important therapeutic progress. Clients want to know that they will meet with a skilled clinician, will not be judged, that their therapist will work to connect in a meaningful way, and honor their experiences. They also want to be certain that therapy will lead to new insights and change. Therapeutic process isn’t always easy, but it’s achievable with a thoughtful, tailored approach. Let’s work together on concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and death, medical/health situations including strategies for coping with physical pain, assertiveness, family and marital difficulties and sometimes just figuring out the next step to creating a better path in an organized, productive way. Look forward to meeting you, and developing useful tools and insights, together. |
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Monica Kale, LCSW, LSCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. Throughout my Social Work career I have had the privilege to work with individuals from all walks of life. I have experience working in crisis settings providing services to individuals with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideations, self harm, grief/loss, relationship issues, life stressors, and life transitions. I have experience providing individual, group, and family therapy.
I utilize various treatment approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and a strengths based approach. I individualize my therapeutic approach to best assist each individual. I strive to empower each individual and to develop a collaborative therapeutic working relationship while meeting each individual right where they are.
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Rebecca Kaiser, LPCI believe that the problems we experience in life have solutions and I will work with you to help you find them! You may not realize that those solutions lie within yourself and by actively listening to you, giving feedback and suggestions, I can help bring them to your awareness. I also believe that growth involves learning new skills and patterns, so I often teach coping skills to manage stress and anxiety, focus better, and change thought patterns and habits. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings in mental health for over thirty years, so I have experience with most diagnosis and treatment approaches. I specialize in anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social phobia and generalized anxiety disorder; assessment and treatment of attention deficit disorder; major depression and other depressive disorders; bipolar disorder and other mood swing disorders; obsessive compulsive disorder; and adjustment disorders. I also specialize in helping people get through difficult experiences in life such as marital problems, domestic violence, assault and abuse, grief and loss, and work-related problems. I work with adults, adolescents, children, couples and families.I am credentialed with most major insurance policies and most EAP companies, and self pay rates are available on request.
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Diane M. Keith, LPCSeeking help can be difficult. We often think we should be able to handle any problem that comes our way. However, everyone needs support at some point in their lives. A major crisis, a life transition, loss, relationship problems, emotional needs, our past interfering with our present, or just daily stressors become too much to deal with alone. We forget our strengths and become isolated, depressed, angry, or make poor choices.As your counselor, I use an eclectic approach to help you find solutions to your problems, rediscover and develop your inner strengths, and acquire valuable communication skills so you may have a happy and healthy relationship with others and yourself!
If you are looking for a safe and compassionate therapist, I would love to work with you!
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Hello! My name is Sarah Keto, LPC, RPT. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. I have 5 years experiences providing therapy services to a variety of individuals. I have experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, alcohol and substance use, trauma related issues, stress, relationship concerns, behavioral concerns, attention difficulties, and more. I work with all populations and ages. I am eclectic in my approach to therapy, using interventions from person centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness studies, or strengths based frameworks. I individualize my approach to therapy based on your needs and goals.I believe in the power of play, creativity, and compassion to assist us in making sense of our lives and to find solutions to live a more balanced, healthy life. I empower and encourage individuals to make positives changes to overcome a variety of challenges. Sometimes the challenges in life we face seem overwhelming and impossible. I would be honored to help you find your way. |
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Laura Lester, LCSWHello! My name is Laura Lester. I am a LCSW in the State of Missouri and have over 8 years of experience working with patients who have a variety of mental health and medical needs. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Northwest Missouri State University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
My passions are working with both children and adults who have experienced trauma, LGBT related issues, and women’s health. Some of the other issues I have experience addressing include chronic medical conditions, abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationships, grief, and crisis intervention. I enjoy working with patients who are going through life changes and may need extra guidance and support.
I use a personal and laid back approach with my patients, one that feels more like a conversation rather than an interview. I utilize concepts from such therapies as interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, strengths based, and psychodynamic therapy. My goal is to help you find peace and happiness in your day to day life. |
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Rene McCreary has 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She has completed extensive training in family systems, solution focused, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapies. While Rene enjoys a general practice, treating depression, anxiety and issues of addiction, she has also worked with the National Center for Trauma Based Disorders and specializes in treating both sexual and combat trauma. Research shows that it is not the therapeutic school of thought, educational background or training received that results in positive outcomes but the “therapeutic fit”. Rene’s clients repeatedly report her to be patient, warm and engaging in addition to being very knowledgeable. |
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Tiffany Radcliff, LPCI am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Missouri. I enjoy working with adult clients and adult clients diagnosed with physical disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions with specializations in anxiety, depression, and stress management issues.After obtaining a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology in Columbia MO, I received a Master’s of Science degree in Counseling from Avila University in Kansas City, MO. Prior to joining Madison Avenue Psychological Services in August 2015, I have enjoyed providing a variety of counseling services, working with a variety of client populations, and working in a variety of counseling settings; providing individual therapy to adults, case management and advocacy services to individuals with various physical and developmental disabilities, individual, supportive, group therapy, and crisis intervention to patients with severe and individual and group counseling to college students.
I enjoy developing a connection and establishing a collaborative relationship with clients, providing education about anxiety, depression, and stress (when needed); while also helping individuals learn effective coping skills and develop effective problem-solving skills to manage emotions, reinforce personal growth, and improve overall mental and physical health. When working with clients, I approach therapy like a conversation between therapist and client and I enjoy providing a supportive and listening ear, in a welcoming, non-judgemental, empathetic environment. I approach life with a sense of hope and perseverance and it is my hope that clients will recognize their own individual strengths and gain a sense of empowerment.
Throughout my life and career, I have has also had a passion for and have remained active in educating and increasing awareness of disability related issues throughout the community. |
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Deanna Rand, ATR, LPCLife can certainly bring its challenges and troubles and sometimes those challenges can be overwhelming and difficult to handle. If you are needing additional support, insight and perhaps tools for how to better navigate through, I would welcome the opportunity to come alongside you and assist you in this process. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Registered Art Therapist. I am compassionate and respectful in my work with individuals and believe it is important to incorporate an individual’s strengths into their process of healing. I employ various psychological tools and approaches including mindfulness based coping strategies, cognitive behavioral therapies as well as art therapy. My experience in the mental health field spans over a 20 year period. I have experience working with individuals who have depression, anxiety, addictions and trauma. |
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Amy Robertson, MA, LPC
Master of arts in counseling and guidance, UMKC
Licensed Professional CounselorHello! Whatever you’re going through, I would be happy to help you find your way. Even if you can’t see it right now, I believe in your strength and resilience.I start by listening – really listening – so that I can understand you. I create a warm and safe place for you so that you can explore yourself, learn more and grow. I use a combination of Brainspotting, EMDR, mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy skills to help you gain insight and learn new ways to respond to challenges.You can feel better. I look forward to meeting you. And, if you’d like, we can schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation for you to see if I could be a good fit
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John M. Wubbenhorst, Sr. is a licensed psychologist. He owns and operates Madison Avenue Psychological Services, the largest mental health practice in the greater Kansas City area. He serves as a psychological consultant regarding CNS Clinical Research for Quintiles in Kansas City. John has presented papers at national and international conferences on family life, education, and also in the area of the interface between public and private sectors in Health Maintenance Organization and Community Mental Health Center administration. Presently, he is a consultant to several national Managed Behavioral Health Organizations in the areas of credentialing, programming, review of new technology efficacy, and quality assurance matters. John has taught multiple courses in undergraduate psychology at three separate colleges. He has been honored by the National Council of Alcohol and Drug Dependence as 2005 Outstanding Professional of the Year for Service. John has a general practice in psychology and mental health counseling. His therapy method is solution focused. |