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Hi, I'm glad you're here! Taking the first step toward healing can be tough, but I'm here to support you with empathy, understandi...
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Hi, I'm glad you're here! Taking the first step toward healing can be tough, but I'm here to support you with empathy, understanding, and a safe space to explore your feelings at your own pace.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience supporting adults through challenges in all stages of life. I have worked with clients managing anxiety, depression, stress, health concerns, substance and alcohol use, PTSD, grief, and more. I also have experience supporting individuals who have served in the military. My goal is to create a compassionate and supportive space where you can begin your journey toward healing and growth.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Missouri. I use a compassionate, strength-based approach that values active listening, authenticity, and empathy. My focus is helping you identify challenges, set personalized goals, and build resilience in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
I want to support you with practical tools and techniques that help you cope with life’s difficulties in healthier ways. Whether you are facing stress, grief, or major life transitions, I am here to walk alongside you with care and understanding when you are ready to take that step.
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As a woman who has experienced both personal trauma and anxiety, I understand the weight of carrying such fear and worry as one se...
As a woman who has experienced both personal trauma and anxiety, I understand the weight of carrying such fear and worry as one seeks emotional healing and joy.
I am a licensed certified social worker (LCSW) with 5 years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and challenging family or relationship dynamics. I help individuals build emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and navigate stress with greater clarity and confidence. My goal is to create a grounded, compassionate space where clients feel understood and supported as they work toward meaningful change.
I hold a master’s degree in social work from New York University and have worked with clients in both in-person and virtual settings. My approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and strengths-focused interventions to help clients manage symptoms, increase resilience, and make sustainable progress.
You deserve a space where you feel safe, respected, and empowered to explore your experiences without judgment. Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back, build practical tools that fit your life, and move at a pace that feels right for you. I would be honored to support your relief, growth, and balance.
As a well-rounded, culturally sensitive, seasoned woman of color, I have a particular understanding of a variety of mental health ...
As a well-rounded, culturally sensitive, seasoned woman of color, I have a particular understanding of a variety of mental health needs. In my 30+ years in the profession, I have worked successfully with individuals, couples, and families.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with 33 years of experience. My work has included serving as a college professor of counseling and providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in multicultural counseling and have supported clients facing depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationship struggles, and communication issues.
I earned my Doctorate in Counselor Education and Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Louis University and a Master’s in General Counseling from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. My approach integrates client-centered, cognitive, and behavioral therapies while tailoring care to meet the needs of children, adolescents, couples, and families.
I aim to provide a supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to create meaningful change. I bring optimism and hope, helping individuals and couples explore challenges with clarity and compassion. My goal is to validate each person’s experiences and walk alongside them as they work toward improved well-being.
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With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
When was the last time you checked in with yourself mentally? Today? Last week? Last month? Last year?
While we don’t always open up about how we’re feeling, we do all experience a range of emotions on a weekly or even daily basis. Maybe a coworker put the blame on you for a project they didn’t finish. Maybe you’re waiting for your partner to get dinner with you later so you can talk about why you’ve been bickering a lot more recently.
The takeaway is that we all encounter emotional struggles and mental health challenges that negatively affect our wellbeing. Fortunately, we’re able to learn how to manage these difficult emotions and situations to preserve our mental wellbeing.
Ask yourself how you’re really doing. Is there anything you’d like to change, improve on, or overcome? Counselors, therapists, and psychologists all have unique skills, training, and experience to help people with all of these problems.
If you’re tired of sweeping your emotions under the rug and pushing your mental wellbeing aside, consider working with an online counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Kansas City, MO. Our providers can help you work through many of your life issues, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. When you’re ready to get started, just give our office a call.
If you’re familiar with traditional in-person therapy, online counseling isn’t that much different. Here at Thriveworks Counseling in Kansas City, we offer two main types of online or virtual counseling. Both options are proven to be effective, but some of our clients have strong preferences for one or the other. Here’s a little more information about each:
Video counseling offers the face-to-face familiarity of in-person counseling if that’s what is most comfortable to you. On the other hand, telephone counseling offers greater anonymity if that’s what you’re looking for. Either way, our counselors are happy to work with your needs and start helping you on your mental health journey.
As we briefly touched on earlier, online counseling at Thriveworks in Kansas City covers a multitude of areas. From mental illnesses to life coaching help, we have you covered. Your Thriveworks counselor will work with you to identify the factors that play into the challenges you’re facing to create a plan of action that is custom to you.
Some of the areas we help our clients include:
Regardless of the problem you’re having, one of our counselors can provide you with the guidance and support you need. Our goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive care so you can live the life you want.
Online counseling has a wide variety of benefits. To name a few, the added benefits include:
Additional benefits like affordability and flexible scheduling options are also perks that our clients enjoy. Once you start online counseling, you’ll understand the leaps and bounds you can make in your mental health journey.
To get started with one of our trusted mental health professionals, give our office a call or book your session yourself using the booking system on this page! Here at Thriveworks in Kansas City, we pride ourselves on providing you with accessible, uplifting mental health care. Starting this journey is a smart decision.
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