When it comes to therapy, choosing between private pay and insurance can feel overwhelming. While insurance can make therapy more affordable upfront, private pay therapy offers unique benefits that many people find essential to their healing process. Let’s be honest, it can be rough out here financially. Paying less per session is not the most frugal decision. When it comes to your mental health, focus on quality. When we do that, it’s ultimately the most efficient for our finances as well.

Let’s explore the advantages of private pay therapy and why it might be the best choice for your mental health journey.

Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can often feel overwhelming. The intense emotions, fear of abandonment, and turbulent relationships that many with BPD experience are not signs of weakness or a lack of control—they are part of a deeply complex and unique internal world. Unfortunately, BPD is often misunderstood and stigmatized, which can leave individuals feeling isolated and unsupported. But with the right therapeutic relationship and specialized care, healing and internal safety are not only possible—they are within reach.

It just seems unfair that people who have been traumatized also have to do the intense and often painful work to heal from it. The healing process often feels slow and arduous. It’s weekly appointments of facing and tending to your pain when you feel so desperate for some relief!

This is where therapy intensives come in. Traditional weekly therapy has its benefits, but for those who want to dive deeper and break through the layers more quickly, therapy intensives can offer a unique and transformative experience.

Navigating the aftermath of trauma can feel like relief is impossible. What I have found, is that people want to heal, but they aren’t sure how to heal. The internet is full of misinformation about trauma, as well. Of course you feel stuck! You are anxious, exhausted, questioning whether your trauma was “bad enough”, and you have no idea where to go next.

So you go online, only to find about 700 different recommendations and promises. Overwhelmed, you come to the conclusion that healing either isn’t possible, or it’s at least not possible for you; and you continue to suffer in silence.

We often hear about the importance of regulating our emotions. Society loves to glorify calmness and control—telling us to “take a breath” and “calm down.” But what if I told you that emotion regulation is only half the story when it comes to your emotional and psychological health?

When you’re searching for the best therapist in Kansas City, it’s natural to look for credentials, years of experience, and glowing reviews. But what if I told you that the most important factor in finding the right therapist isn’t technically about any of those things?

Are you starting to wonder if your partner, parent, child, or boss has narcissistic traits? Are you worried about the impact this relationship is having on you and your mental health?

Realizing that someone close to you may have Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) can be both shocking and overwhelming. You might find yourself questioning your experiences, feeling trapped, or wondering how to move forward. Narcissistic abuse is a complex and destructive form of manipulation that leaves deep emotional scars. At our Kansas City therapy practice, we specialize in helping individuals who suspect they are in a relationship with someone with narcissistic traits, providing expert guidance and compassionate support as you navigate the path to healing.

Nervous System Healing and Trauma Recovery-No Talking Required?

Sounds impressive? Exciting? Worried you would have to travel far and spend incredible amounts of money?

We are right here in South Kansas City! Our therapy practice offers a revolutionary tool in the field of trauma recovery and nervous system healing: the Shiftwave Chair. This cutting-edge technology is designed to support clients who are on a journey to reclaim their lives after experiencing trauma, anxiety, and stress. Whether you’re struggling with the long-term effects of trauma or seeking ways to better regulate your nervous system, the Shiftwave Chair offers a unique, non-invasive approach to healing that complements traditional therapy. How much does it cost? Between $35-$70/session!