Helping People Find Therapists & Advocating for Ethical and Healthy Therapy & Marriage Counseling Practices

My Approach to Helping

I provide intelligent, friendly, and effective psychotherapy services in a relaxing, safe environment. I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. Issues ranging from relationship problems, crisis intervention, addiction, and mood disorders to sexuality issues, child/adolescent problems, and adjustment issues among high-functioning professionals are within my realm of expertise. I have a Master's Degree (MA) in Counseling Psychology and specialist degrees (Ed.S.) in couples and Family Therapy as well as Substance Abuse and Recovery. My therapeutic style is collaborative and my goal is optimum emotional relief, progress, and healing. Diversity is valued and respected. I help clients to understand and alleviate psychological pain by providing a safe, non-judgmental, environment for them to process their life experience. I believe that pain is growth trying to happen. Good therapy should be an empowering experience. I strive to reduce the fear and anxiety often associated with seeking therapeutic services. My manner is warm and welcoming; my interventions are honest, intelligent, therapeutically sound and effective. I engender a therapeutic relationship which clients find non-threatening, challenging, empowering and ultimately life-changing. Clients consider me an advocate.

 

More Info About My Practice

NEW "RELATIONSHIP RESCUE" SERVICES PROVIDED FOR COUPLES IN SERIOUS CRISIS: Is a morning or afternoon worth finding out if your relationship is worth saving? Intensive Half-Day Couples Sessions are now available for Relationships in Crisis. These 4-hour sessions are appropriate for couples who are on the verge of imminent separation/divorce and are the equivalent of a full month's therapy in an intensive half-day session. If you are a couple in crisis or you simply want a real jump-start on getting your relationship on a new and exciting path, this is for you! Spaces are limited to a few weekly slots and book quickly - because this works! Contact Brian Heydon at 816-523-1600 to reserve.

 

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I've helped countless people to feel better, to understand themselves and their partners, to connect, to heal and to thrive in their relationships and in their lives. You can feel better! You can have fulfilling lives and relationships! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Coaching
• Consultation
• Clinical Supervision
• Online Counseling / Phone Therapy
• Home-Based Therapy

Ages I Work With

• Children
• Teens
• Adults
• Elders

Languages I Speak

• English

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Existential Psychotherapy
• Imago Relationship Therapy
• Integration of different therapy models
• Psychodynamic
• Solution Focused Therapy

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Identity Issues
• Attachment
• Reproduction
• Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
• Trauma
• Occupational & Academic Issues
• Addictions & Compulsions
• Life Changes
• Childhood & Adolescence
• Family Problems
• Social Skills & Problems
• Emotion Management
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Depression & Mood
• Health & Body
• Relationships & Marriage
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Sexuality
• Spirituality
• Self-Harm & Suicide