a kansas city therapist dedicated to helping you become your most authentic self.
let’s get to work.
me?
I’m a licensed counselor based in Kansas City, and I am deeply committed to guiding clients through their journey of self-discovery and growth. My practice is built on the pillars of authenticity and self-compassion.
I believe everyone has the capacity for transformation. With over a decade of experience, I utilize a blend of traditional and innovative methods to tailor a therapeutic process that respects your individuality.
I’m a “do what works” kind of therapist. I want my clients to understand how they feel and I want them to understand what that means for who they want to become.
WHAT I DO
Individual Counseling
Navigate the complexities of life with personalized individual counseling. Together, we'll explore paths to self-awareness and personal growth, empowering you to overcome obstacles and achieve balance.
Couples Counseling
Strengthen your relationship through couples counseling. Engage in open dialogue and constructive strategies designed to foster understanding, enhance communication, and deepen connection.
Mindfulness Teaching
Embrace the present with mindfulness teaching. Learn practical techniques to cultivate awareness, reduce stress, and promote mental clarity in your daily life.
Performance Coaching
Unlock your potential with performance coaching. Tailored to help you excel, this service offers strategies for peak performance, whether in your career, sports, or personal endeavors.
MY APPROACH
I’ve been doing this for a while, and whether I’ve found that no matter who I’m working with or what our focus is, it usually boils down to these two elements. I incorporate a wide array of therapeutic, motivational, and mindfulness frameworks combined with your expertise in yourself, but it often looks like this.
step one: know yourself
To start, I want to understand who you are and how you came to be that way. I want to work with you to uncover a sense of who your most authentic self is, creating a clear and compelling “point b” for us to focus on. For most of us, there are obstacles in the way that need to be torn down. We’ll work on that, too.
step two: love yourself
As you develop a clearer sense of who you are, we’ll figure out what it takes to love that person. I’m not talking about tolerating yourself or putting up with yourself. I’m talking about full, unconditional and unequivocal love. This means that wherever your “point b” is, you’ll be able to love yourself enough to get there.
TWO LOCATIONS
Yeah, two locations! I realized when I first started over 10 years ago that I prefer the variety of practicing in more than one part of Kansas City. I’m in Leawood on Wednesdays and Fridays, and I’m in Westport on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Leawood
Want the world to think you’re going to the dentist? My Leawood office is nestled in a professional building filled doctors, lawyers, and financial types. Just a few minutes south of 435 on Nall.
Westport
Prefer to go to the coolest place in town? Come see me at Moss & Main in Westport. I’m in a great big yellow craftsman with about 10 other awesome therapists. Within just a couple blocks south east of Broadway Cafe.
