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Military life comes with unique struggles that can have lasting effects on veterans and their families. The stress of service, war-related trauma, and adjustment coming back to civilian life can all take their toll. Members of the military and their loved ones may develop mental health concerns like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, making life more difficult than it could be.

This is where therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Lees Summit, the suburbs of Lees Summit, other nearby places such as Overland Park, Kansas City, or anywhere else in Missouri, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Issues Military Veterans and Families Face

Here are some of the most prevalent issues facing veterans and military families:

  • Veterans: Combat injuries, addictions to narcotics, alcoholism, difficulties getting reacclimated to the civilian world, mental issues like anxiety and PTSD.
  • Military families: worry and sadness during deployment, concern for the well-being of the military member, financial struggles, a fear of being uprooted, lack of control, mental conditions like depression and anxiety, vicarious trauma.

It’s normal to have difficulty during military service or after exiting the military, and that’s why veteran and military family counseling exists. If you or your family are struggling, we recommend you explore your therapy options.

Seek Veteran/Military Family Counseling Now!

A licensed counselor will work with you and your family to explore and resolve the mental and emotional issues holding you back from enjoying life to its fullest. And Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Lees Summit, MO Veteran and Military Family Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? At Mental Health Match, we match clients to therapists and counselors specializing in veteran and military family issues. Get set up for new referrals in 10 minutes or less. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.
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Crystle Lampitt
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Our first sessions involve building a safe container for the therapeutic process & clarifying your goals. We get familiar with YOUR nervous system; your stressors and strengths. Many clients begin to feel more hopeful & capable within a few sessions.


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Our first sessions involve building a safe container for the therapeutic process & clarifying your goals. We get familiar with YOUR nervous system; your stressors and strengths. Many clients begin to feel more hopeful & capable within a few sessions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take on a collaborative approach that incorporates neuroscience, attachment, and trauma-informed resources. I'm committed to authentically connecting with you, and being "in the trenches" with you when life gets overwhelming.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Neurodivergence
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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R. Scott Furda
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We change when something is emotionally important. We will explore what gets your attention and use that energy to your advantage. Self-Care can be challenging but we have to get it in there somehow. Alienation, anger, fear, hurt, guilt can haunt us.


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We change when something is emotionally important. We will explore what gets your attention and use that energy to your advantage. Self-Care can be challenging but we have to get it in there somehow. Alienation, anger, fear, hurt, guilt can haunt us.

Something to know about my approach is:

When we drive we have blind spots. When we live we have blind spots. To improve awareness we will explore your inner world, feel it, think about it, give it words or images and be creative thinkers. We can use books, movies, dreams or music to help.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family of Origin
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Grief
  • Identity
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Life Adjustment
  • Traumatic Loss
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R. Scott Furda remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nor...
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Amanda Etienne
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we will work to compassionately identify the hurdles you are facing and create a life you value. We will work to help you better understand the impacts of past experiences and to engage in values-aligned action.


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we will work to compassionately identify the hurdles you are facing and create a life you value. We will work to help you better understand the impacts of past experiences and to engage in values-aligned action.

Something to know about my approach is:

I work with emotionally sensitive individuals struggling with trauma, overwhelming emotions, and anxiety to help them to reach long-term healing. I use a blend of IFS, ACT, and Somatic Therapy to help you reach a life you value.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anxiety
  • Body Acceptance
  • Childhood Issues
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Drug Use
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Perfectionism
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Shame
  • Substance Use
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Amanda Etienne remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North ...
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James Toon
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Explore the ways we think and feel about ourselves, others, and the world. We will attempt to better understand and experience the things that give us life. And ultimately to discover who we would love to be.


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Explore the ways we think and feel about ourselves, others, and the world. We will attempt to better understand and experience the things that give us life. And ultimately to discover who we would love to be.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that we are all in the process of becoming. Sometimes that becoming looks like reigniting what used to give us life and sometimes it looks like finding new ways of being that help us to feel rooted and whole.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Existential Issues
  • Identity
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Matthew Kellar
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Together we will co-create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. Even when we are doing our best, life brings so much to hold and manage. I hope to assist you in your journey toward greater health and wellbeing.


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Picture of Matthew Kellar, mental health therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jer...
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Together, we will:

Together we will co-create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. Even when we are doing our best, life brings so much to hold and manage. I hope to assist you in your journey toward greater health and wellbeing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I strive to integrate my expertise and evidence-based practice with your existing strengths and self-knowledge to arrive at a place of healing and growth.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abandonment Issues
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Career Burnout
  • Codependency
  • College Students
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Financial Stress
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Helping Professionals
  • Introverts
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
  • Work Stress
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Matthew Kellar remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North ...