Find a therapist in Lenexa, KS — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Lenexa, KS accepting new patients
Lenexa residents deserve accessible mental health care. Headway's network of 456 providers serves neighborhoods including Sar-Ko-Par, Monticello, and Old Settlers Park with flexible scheduling and insurance support. Sessions available as soon as next day.
Hi, I’m Raneisha Hunter, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals and couples heal, grow, and create lasting change. My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and rooted in understanding how our stories shape who we are. I specialize in relationships, life transitions, and helping women reconnect with their strength and peace. In our work together, you can expect a safe space to be seen, heard, and supported as you move toward the life you deserve.
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted for who you are. I’m a compassionate and down-to-earth therapist who works collaboratively with clients to better understand what they’re experiencing and develop practical tools to help them feel more confident and in control of their lives.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of settings, including community mental health and school-based environments.
My clinical experience includes supporting clients with anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem, and difficulties navigating boundaries and communication.
I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already dealing with a lot. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where you can be yourself, work at a pace that feels comfortable, and feel like you have someone in your corner.
Hello, and welcome. I’m Jinna Rittenhouse, LCPC, and I’m truly glad you’re here. Reaching out for support takes courage, and whether this is your first experience with therapy or a return to the work, I’m honored to walk with you. With 44 years of clinical experience, I’ve guided individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, major life changes, and some of the most overwhelming moments life can bring. I offer virtual sessions, giving you the flexibility and comfort of meeting from wherever you feel most at ease.
Sarah is a holistic nurse practitioner and family psychiatric & mental health nurse practitioner.
She is dedicated to her worked in the community with women, children, and families to promote mental wellness for over the past 7 years.
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As a LSCSW I have experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds in correctional, school, and psychiatric settings; while providing mental health services tailored for each individual. I help identify and navigate all of life's endless transitions and challenges. My style is warm, honest, culturally responsive, and judgment-free. Together, we will build self-love, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, recognize behaviors that may be holding you back, and explore healthier perspectives that support meaningful change.
Hello, my name is Denise M. Hunter-Mitchell, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
My therapeutic perspective begins and ends with grace. I entered this profession to support individuals as they reflect, create space for healing, and move toward lives shaped by purpose, balance, and meaning.
I believe healing occurs when people are met with compassion, patience, and the freedom to grow at their own pace.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated with patterns that don’t seem to change. Maybe anxiety is constant, depression has drained your motivation, ADHD is affecting your focus, or past trauma continues to resurface. You want clarity, stability, and relief — not just for today, but long term. You want to feel like yourself again, function better at school or work, and regain control of your emotions instead of feeling controlled by them.
Hello! My name is Marcela Flynn, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas and Missouri with experience supporting children, families, and adults across a variety of clinical and educational settings. I graduated from the University of Missouri–Columbia. My professional background includes working with individuals experiencing chronic and persistent mental health challenges, providing crisis intervention services, and supporting clients in psychiatric hospital settings, I have also worked closely with children and families navigating emotional, behavioral, social, and life challenges, helping them build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and access meaningful support systems.
I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I specialize in treating clients with trauma, relationship issues, and borderline personality disorder.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping individuals heal from unresolved trauma and its impact on daily life, including relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and patterns that may feel difficult to change. I specialize in supporting clients navigating grief and bereavement, anxiety, panic disorders, ADD/ADHD, PSTD, family challenges, and stress management. My approach is warm, affirming, and solution-focused, and I strive to create a supportive space where clients can build insight, foster healing, and make meaningful, lasting change.
Hey there! I'm Jennifer, the therapist you want if you're looking to understand yourself in a greater and more profound way. Self-love and growth are my passions. I want to hear what you're going through and together finding a way toward experiencing the life you desire. I'll create the space where it's safe for you to just be yourself- without judgement!
I have a Master of Counseling Psychology from Avila University, and licensed in both MO & KS. Therapist since 2014.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Lenexa, KS
- 93%Anxiety
- 90%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 88%Trauma
- 83%Grief or loss
- 100%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 71%Ascension
- 68%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- 100%English
- 2%Hindi
- 2%Kashmiri
- 2%Punjabi
- 2%Swahili
- 100%In-person or online
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
- 61%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 20%Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
- 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner
- 10%Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
- 100%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 34%Couples therapy
- 22%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Lenexa
Searching for therapists in Lenexa starts with knowing what kind of support you want. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, work stress, or major life changes. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties and training that match your needs. A therapist’s bio can also help you understand their approach, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or family therapy.
Lenexa is a smaller market, so the right local match may depend on both fit and availability. In-person sessions can work well if you prefer an office near home, work, or nearby areas like Sar-Ko-Par, Monticello, or Old Settlers Park. Virtual sessions can add more options across Kansas, especially if your schedule works better with appointments from home. Before booking, review whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation.
Therapy in Lenexa can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose between virtual and in-person care when available. You can compare bios, confirm fit, and book directly when you’re ready.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.