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Couples therapists in Kansas City, MO
Top couples therapists in Kansas City, MO
Navigate relationship challenges with Kansas City couples therapy focused on improving communication and resolving conflict. Headway's network of experienced providers offers flexible scheduling with availability within two weeks, and most sessions are covered by insurance so you can focus on strengthening your partnership.
I began my career in community mental health in 2010. I completed my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Evangel University. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked as a nurse for 13 years. This background leads me to take a holistic, whole-person approach to my practice. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and have specialized in treatment of trauma, ADHD, and child-parent conflicts.
I work primarily with adults experiencing substance use, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with 9 years of experience in private practice, inpatient substance use clinics, and community based mental health centers.
Mary brings a unique and powerful depth of experience to the therapeutic relationship, including specialized focus areas such as:
- Trauma Recovery: Extensive experience developing and delivering programs for individuals dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS)
- First Responder & Military Families:
- Life Transitions & Stress Management:
If you are seeking a therapist with the highest level of expertise in trauma and complex stress—who also provides a supportive, personalized approach—Mary I. Sullivan is ready to partner with you on your path to healing.
I have over six years of clinical experience working with individuals navigating burnout, anxiety, faith crises, perfectionism, identity questions, depression, sexual concerns, and non-traditional relationships. I co-developed Self-Determined Relationship Therapy to bring together the most effective parts of proven models — EFT, Gottman, IBCT, ACT, IFS, and more — and adapt them to fit you, instead of fitting you to any single model. People are a lot like plants — a shade plant doesn't struggle in direct sunlight because it's broken, but because it's in the wrong conditions.
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist with additional formal research and supervisory training. I've been in my own dark spots. That's part of why this work matters to me.
About our couples therapists located within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO
- 100%Anxiety
- 93%Stress management
- 93%Depression
- 90%Family issues
- 87%Relationship issues
- 100%Aetna
- 77%Cigna
- 70%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 57%Ascension
- 50%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- 97%English
- 3%Hindi
- 3%Kashmiri
- 3%Punjabi
- 3%Urdu
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
- 67%Woman
- 33%Man
- 50%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 23%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 20%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 7%Licensed Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 80%Couples therapy
- 57%Family therapy
- 30%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right couples therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your relationship — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Couples Therapist in Kansas City
Searching for couples therapists in Kansas City starts with knowing what you want to work on together. Couples therapy may focus on communication, conflict patterns, trust after infidelity, major life changes, or parenting disagreements. Some people search for Kansas City marriage counseling or a Kansas City marriage counselor, while others look for couples counseling in Kansas City. Across these searches, it helps to look for a therapist with training in couples work, such as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Gottman Method training, or Emotionally Focused Therapy.
In Kansas City, finding one therapist who works for both partners often means balancing location, schedule, session format, and fit. In-person appointments may work well if you want a shared space outside the home, while virtual appointments can make it easier to coordinate around two calendars. As you compare Kansas City couples counseling options, review each therapist’s bio for their approach to working with partners, the concerns they list, and whether they offer a brief initial consultation to assess fit before you book.
Couples therapy in Kansas City can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for couples therapists who are accepting new patients, compare availability, verify insurance, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront, so you can review bios, find a therapist who matches your needs, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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