Lean In with Laura, LLC
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Psychotherapy/Counseling for Adults (in office appointments in KC/ Telehealth available anywhere in Kansas or Missouri) As a provider with EDS, I am sensitive and aware of the struggles associated with this diagnosis. I help people cope with what is an impactful, “invisible” illness in a medical system that often fails to recognize it and, worse, can be traumatizing. As a psychotherapist, I do not treat the physical manifestations of EDS. I assist with cognitive-based pain management, grief, and loss associated with a chronic illness, resource sharing, avenues for self-advocacy, validation, coping strategies and creating an understanding therapeutic environment to address EDS-related and non-EDS related therapy needs. I also specialize in trauma recovery (childhood trauma, domestic violence, healthcare/health trauma, combat trauma, violence trauma, attachment/developmental trauma). My clinical training and experience are geared toward working with motivated adults who want to better understand how their past impacts their life. Past painful or challenging experiences can grow roots and impact how we feel, act, and relate in the present, impacting our physical and emotional health. The extraordinarily good and hopeful news is that within each person is the ability for self-leadership and healing. Therapy just helps guide the journey. My primary psychotherapies are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Want to chat and figure out if we are a match for therapy? Call or text me at +1-816-793-6507 to schedule a 15-minute complimentary phone consultation. Payment Accepted: My full rate is $150/50-min for individual therapy ($175 for first intake appointment) and $175 for couples. I do offer some reduced rate appointment slots (on a limited basis) and can assist with reimbursement for out-of-network insurance benefits. Please reach out for more information about insurance.