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Child & Family Therapists
Child & Family Therapists
University Health
Contact: Mark
Insurance: most major insurance companies (Medicaid, BCBS, etc.)
Phone number: (816) 654-4165
Website: TBD
Strengths: Well trained and lots of experience. Far drive (Independence) but worth it. These therapists are all well trained in trauma treatment, support for mental health, and family therapy.
Brookside Counseling
Contact: Kinda or Jen
Insurance: most major insurance companies (Medicaid, BCBS, etc.)
Phone number: 816-616-5016
Website: https://www.brooksidecounselors.com/contact
Strengths: They worked with many AL students in the past, and staff here have highly recommended them. They also use DBT which is a very effective type of therapy with older students needing to manage intense emotions and unhealthy habits.
Counseling Solutions KC
Contact: Jennifer Thompson, LPC
Insurance: most major insurance companies (Medicaid, BCBS, etc.); also accepts out of pocket / private payment
Phone number: 816-756-2984 ext. #3
Email: jjkthompson@gmail.com
Website: https://counselingsolutionskc.com/
Strengths: Jennifer has been a therapist for 22 years and has served many AL families. She works with children ages 5 and up. Her practice is centrally located to families in the midtown area of Kansas City. She comes highly recommended by other mental health professionals in the community. Family therapy and behavioral therapy options.
Wild Hope KC
Contact: Maureen Francois
Insurance: out of pocket / private payment
Phone number: 816-533-4919
Website: https://wildhopekansascity.com/maureen-francois-lcsw
Strengths: They are centrally located to families in the midtown area of Kansas City. They come highly recommended by other mental health professionals in the community. Maureen works well with a variety o
Lifeworks Family Treatment Group
Contact: Online application, Lori or Danielle are both highly recommended
Insurance: most major insurance companies (Medicaid, BCBS, etc.)
Website: https://www.lifeworkskc.org/
Strengths: Large group of well-trained, successful professionals. Online application is easy to fill out - click "get started" on their website. Very good at working with children and teens who have experienced trauma, grief and loss.
The Children's Place
Contact: Admissions Department email admissions@tcpkc.org
Phone number: 816-363-1898
Insurance: Medicaid, private insurance, and/or use a sliding scale fee.
Website: https://www.childrensplacekc.org/
Strengths: Large group of well-trained, successful professionals. Very good at working with children and teens who have experienced trauma, grief and loss. They serve children between the ages of 3-8, who have experienced some type of trauma. The most common treatment uses play-based therapy but they also have therapists who are trained in EMDR, somatic experiencing, and PCIT. Strong referral for family therapy.
Brad Epsten Counseling Services
Contact: Call Brad to schedule an appointment
Insurance: out of pocket / private payment
Phone number: 816-599-3646
Website: https://www.epstencounseling.com/
Strengths: Brad uses CBT, Active Therapy, Mindfulness, and Video Intervention Therapy. He comes highly recommended from Mme. Francis, Social Work intern of the Oak campus.
Child Psychiatrists (Psychological Assessments & Medication Management)
Child Psychiatrists (Psychological Assessments & Medication Management)
Responsive Centers for Psychology and Learning
Contact: Admissions Department email info@responsivecenters.com
Phone number: 913-451-8550
Insurance: Medicaid, private insurance, and/or use a sliding scale fee.
Website: https://responsivecenters.com/
Strengths: Large group of well-trained, diligent mental health professionals. Very good, detailed psychological assessments, and great recommendations for in-school interventions. Also a strong referral for play therapy and co-parenting therapy.
Home Room Health
Contact: Call them for an appointment; walk-ins are also welcome. Click here for info to read before your first appointment.
Phone number: 816-753-5144
Insurance: Medicaid, private insurance, and/or use a sliding scale fee.
Website: https://www.homeroomhealth.org/
Strengths: Specializes in medical health for children. They can provide psychological assessments and medication management. Located right next to the KC Public Schools Department building on Troost.
Autism Specialists
Autism Specialists
Life Recovery Consulting (Robert Cox, LPC)
Contact: Call Robert to set up an appointment.
Phone number: 816-470-0118
Insurance: uses a sliding scale fee based on income.
Website: https://liferecoveryconsulting.org/
Strengths: Specializes in Autism assessment & treatment for children. He can provide psychological assessments and therapy services. Assessment can include sensory diet recommendations.
The Joshua Center
Contact: Call to set up an appointment
Phone number: 816-763-7605
Insurance: Medicaid, private insurance, and/or use a sliding scale fee.
Website: https://joshuacenter.com/
Strengths: Specializes in Autism assessment & treatment for children with Autism, ADHD, & learning disabilities. They offer therapy, social skills groups, summer camps.
Grief Counseling & Support
Grief Counseling & Support
Solace House Center for Grief & Healing
Contact: Call to set up an appointment
Phone number: 816-363-2600
Insurance: Medicaid, private insurance, and/or use a sliding scale fee.
Website: https://www.kchospice.org/solace-house/
Strengths: Specializes in children and adults experiencing grief and loss. They offer therapy, support groups, and other family supports.
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