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Family therapy and counseling in Kansas City, MO


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Strengthen family bonds in Kansas City with Headway's compassionate providers who specialize in family dynamics, communication, and relationship repair. Our 436 licensed therapists offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions to help families navigate conflict, build trust, and create meaningful connections. Most sessions are covered by insurance, with patients saving an average of 75% on therapy costs.
Hi, I'm Marisel, a bilingual therapist offering sessions in English and Spanish. For over 10 years, social work has shaped how I see people, and earning my Master of
Social Work deepened my commitment to trauma informed, culturally responsive care. I specialize in supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors through anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, and life transitions. In our space, you will feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Shaped by own life experiences, I became a social worker to help people navigate the uncertainties of life. We have all gone through transitions in life from career changes to family changes. It can be really hard to do that alone. After earning my degree in social work, I dedicated my career to roles helping adults, youth, and family systems. I understand how difficult it can be to go through a separation/divorce, family changes, job changes, growing into teen years and added stress - especially while also trying to manage the day to day life. Ive been there myself! My mission is to foster hope, stability, a listening ear, and skills you can walk away with.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of South Carolina and Missouri, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Supervisor, AAMFT approved. I have loved working with individuals, couples, and families over the past 15 years of practice!
I get to know each client individually, so we can work collaboratively to come up with goals that we work toward at your pace, ebbing and flowing as your needs change. My clinical experience has included intensive in-home crisis stabilization therapy, complex trauma treatment, solution-focused brief therapy, and treatment of dual-diagnoses.
I moved to St. Louis, MO from Tampa, FL in 2019 to study Social Work at Washington University, and chose to make a home here with my spouse, child, and pets. I spend most of my leisure time cooking, gardening, reading, hiking, and going on crafting sprees. I also love to travel away from home, in search of grand museums and new foods.
About our family therapists located within 20 miles of Kansas City, MO



- 100%Depression
- 96%Anxiety
- 91%PTSD
- 91%Family issues
- 87%Stress management

- 100%Aetna
- 78%Cigna
- 70%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 61%Ascension
- 48%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

- 96%English

- 100%In-person or online

- 70%Woman
- 30%Man

- 48%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 17%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Licensed Psychologist

- 100%Family therapy
- 100%Individual therapy
- 65%Couples therapy
- 43%Child or adolescent therapy
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Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Kansas City
Finding family therapists in Kansas City starts with understanding what your family wants to address together. Family counseling can support parenting conflict, adolescent concerns, blended family dynamics, and communication across generations. Family therapists are trained to work with the relational system, not just one person. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with family counseling, child and teen support, couples work, or approaches like family systems therapy.
In a mid-sized market like Kansas City, you may find a mix of local offices and virtual appointments across the metro area. Some families prefer meeting in person, while others choose virtual sessions to make it easier for multiple people to attend from different locations. Session structure may vary, including full-family sessions, parent sessions, sibling sessions, or individual meetings with one family member. Reading therapist bios can help you understand how each therapist structures care, communicates with families, and approaches shared goals.
Family counseling 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 see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking. Headway helps you compare therapists who offer family counseling in Kansas City, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and are accepting new patients, so you can review bios, check availability, 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.
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