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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Lenexa, KS

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Lenexa, KS

Find trauma and PTSD support in Lenexa with providers trained in proven modalities like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and CPT. Headway connects you with 433 licensed therapists who offer flexible scheduling and virtual options. With insurance accepted and copays as low as $0 per session, healing is more accessible than ever.

Loise Wameithi

Loise Wameithi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Lenexa, KS


“Every human strives for interconnectedness with others and with nature. I have a deep caring for my clients and believe that mental health care matters.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lara Wisdom

Lara Wisdom

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.3 mi away • Lenexa, KS


“My specialty is self-esteem, effectiveness in relationships, substance use disorder/codependency, trauma, depression, anxiety and other disorders.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cindy Purifoy

Cindy Purifoy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“My own experiences with loss and trauma deepened my appreciation for the power of therapy and the importance of having supportive people beside us when life becomes painful or unrecognizable.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Gunkel

Jessica Gunkel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“I believe that relationships cause tremendous pain but can also be the source of magnificent healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dorothy Ndavi

Dorothy Ndavi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“I hold that hope is inherent in each individual and can be strengthened through a healthy, compassionate therapeutic relationship.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robert Githaiga

Robert Githaiga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“Every person's story is different. My job is to listen, to guide, and to walk beside them toward healing.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Sospeter Otieno

Sospeter Otieno

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.4 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“His vast experience is evident not just in his clinical decisions but also in his unwavering dedication to each individual who seeks his help.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Theresia Mushi

Theresia Mushi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.4 mi away • Wichita, KS


“My approach combines clinical expertise with genuine empathy, creating a safe space where you can feel heard and supported as we work together toward your wellness goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Hope Erickson

Hope Erickson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.9 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“I take an integrative approach to tailor therapy to meet your unique needs, rather than taking a one size fits all approach.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Katrena Armstrong

Katrena Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“You will be seen, heard, and affirmed. At the same time, you will be gently challenged, supported in broadening your perspective, and taught mindfulness techniques.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tonya B.

Tonya B.

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Overland Park, KS


My approach to therapy is our past holds the keys to what we are struggling with today!

I have a Masters in mental health counseling. I have experience working with adolescents and adults. I have previously worked at an acute inpatient psychiatric facility for children and adolescents. I have been in private practice for almost 8 years, and offer individual, family/group, and couples counseling.

I work with clients with many various needs such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, family and relationship conflict, self-worth, marriage/divorce conflict, body positivity, racial/cultural identity, grief, etc...

I hope you allow me to be apart of your journey to discovering a better you...

Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Spence

Jamie Spence

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Lenexa, KS


“I invite collaboration with you and your expertise on your body, with my clinical expertise and holistic, whole-person approach.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Richard Presley

Richard Presley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Lenexa, KS


“I believe that your nervous system is the smartest thing in the room, as long as we can slow down enough to pay attention to what it is trying to communicate.”
PTSD, Trauma, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Casey Kapple

Casey Kapple

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“At the core of my work is a belief that healing happens best in the context of a trusting relationship.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kate Perkins

Kate Perkins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“Together, we can help you find the courage to heal from the past, turn down the negative voice in your mind...”
PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Charlotte McCloskey

Dr. Charlotte McCloskey

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 2.7 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“As a former consumer of therapy, I know first hand how life changing it can be to move through trauma, release grief, overcome anxiety and choose to live a life with confidence and purpose.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheeba Fazili

Sheeba Fazili

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.7 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and trauma treatments such as EMDR. I will be with you every step of your journey towards healing, strength and recovery.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Casey Wallis

Casey Wallis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Olathe, KS


“I specialize in helping clients through times of major change and clients who need healing from anxiety or trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Aliyah Ellis

Aliyah Ellis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Lenexa, KS


“I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Corinn Kauzlarich

Corinn Kauzlarich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“I believe therapy should be tailored to the individual, because no two people have the same experiences, needs, or path toward healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Abibatou Salami

Abibatou Salami

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.4 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“I provide world-class psychiatric care, supporting children, adults, and families through psychiatric crises and complex transitions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Centurion Johnson

Centurion Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“I am very passionate about helping those that have been disenfranchised, discarded and dismissed by society.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles West

Charles West

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away • Shawnee, KS


“My hope is that you feel more understood, more able to be yourself and more able to choose what you want when we're done working together.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Nielsen-Thomason

Julie Nielsen-Thomason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away • Shawnee, KS


“Using a trauma-informed approach, I specialize in helping survivors of sexual trauma and abuse heal with compassion and evidence-based care.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Berube

Elizabeth Berube

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Olathe, KS


“I know reaching out for help can feel intimidating, so I strive to make our first session relaxed, supportive, and free of judgement.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
David Belt

David Belt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Leawood, KS


“David enjoys using a variety of approaches to meet his clients needs, including Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Dr. Roy Rotz

Dr. Roy Rotz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • Shawnee, KS


“Works under the assumption that no problem occurs 24/7 and dedicated to finding ways to function well when the problem is not occurring...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Nina McDaniel

Nina McDaniel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“I help smart, curious, and quirky people who feel stuck in the areas of communication, the practical aspects of life, or just being themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sade Garr

Sade Garr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • Olathe, KS


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Self-Care Coach, and founder of Rise Up Resiliency Center LLC. Growing up in Kansas City, Kansas, with parents who faced substance use challenges, I bring a unique blend of empathy, personal insight, and professional expertise to my practice. My passion lies in working with individuals, couples, and groups, especially women, teens, and marginalized communities, to help them build resilience and achieve personal growth.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Megan Adams

Megan Adams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Olathe, KS


“I strive to create a warm, authentic, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable in sharing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Karanja

Julie Karanja

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Lenexa, KS


Hi, my name is Julie Karanja, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have been in the helping profession for over 20 years and have worked at SOZO Therapy Group for more than three years. I consider it an honor to walk alongside individuals who take the brave step of beginning their therapy journey.

I enjoy supporting individuals through grief and loss, relational challenges—including betrayal trauma—and working with women and couples as they navigate their reproductive journeys. I have held a certification in Perinatal Mental Health for over five years, bringing specialized training and care to this area of my work.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Renee Robinson

Renee Robinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I specialize in helping clients work through trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharaya Borjas

Sharaya Borjas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Olathe, KS


“I specialize in working with individuals and families struggling with personality disorders and other trauma related disorders...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Bennett

Shannon Bennett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Mission, KS


“My work is grounded in a collaborative, trusting relationship and shaped by genuine respect for your individual strengths and lived experience.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mazie Zdvorak (Kolterman)

Mazie Zdvorak (Kolterman)

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Westwood, KS


“But one thing is for sure - even when I am challenging you to get outside of your comfort zone, you will never be forced to make a change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emma Cannon

Emma Cannon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“My style is casual, honest, and non-judgmental, while still being direct when I think a little push could be helpful.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Debra Nixon

Debra Nixon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I am a NARM Master Therapist. I use multiple modalities with therapy, depending on the individual and their needs, including NARM, CBT, EFT, Christian, Person-Centered, and DBT.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Janos Glynn

Janos Glynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and former first responder, which gives me a strong understanding of trauma from both professional and real-world experience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kelly George

Kelly George

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Overland Park, KS


“By utilizing current evidence-based practices, I'll share the art and science of incorporating a curious, non-judgmental approach to understanding yourself and others.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Julie Rinard

Julie Rinard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6 mi away • Mission, KS


“My approach focuses on partnering with patients to create individualized treatment plans that combine thoughtful medication management with behavioral strategies and lifestyle modifications to support long-term well-being and meaningful outcomes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Lenexa, KS

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Lenexa, KS
There are over 40 therapists in Lenexa, KS accepting new patients.
40+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 93%Anxiety
  • 93%Trauma
  • 88%PTSD
  • 85%Stress management
  • 85%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 95%Cigna
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 78%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • 78%Ascension Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 8%Swahili
  • 3%Hindi
  • 3%Kashmiri
  • 3%Punjabi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 75%Woman
  • 25%Man
License types
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  • 55%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 25%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner
  • 13%Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
  • 5%Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
  • 3%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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