ONLINE THERAPY IN KS, MO & VT
IN-PERSON IN LEAWOOD, KS
I’m Heather, a Kansas City Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist
Partner, Mother, Friend, Helper, Athlete,
Veteran, Entrepreneur
This is the Most Important Page on My Website.
Why? Because your success in therapy depends on
whether or not we connect.
So it’s really important to know who I am and how I conduct therapy.
Who I am …
I LOVE what I do. I am PASSIONATE about it. It ENERGIZES me.
Through my therapy journey and hard work unpacking my childhood and first marriage, I learned that I am truly enough and to radically love myself for who I am. I shed perfectionism and worrying about what other people thought about me. I learned to intentionally create the life I wanted, to stay present, and to focus on making each day memorable.
The secret to happiness in my life is nurturing meaningful and fulfilling relationships while doing creative and intellectually stimulating work.
I value family, love, acceptance, relationships, kindness, creativity, integrity, healthy eating, working out, lifelong learning, working with my hands, and intellectual challenges. I live my life according to these values.
What I Want For You
I want you to feel alive, energized and connected in healthy, meaningful relationships.
I want you to love and accept yourself, to know you don’t have to be perfect, smart, successful, rich, pretty (you fill in the blank) to be valued.
I want you to wake up each day feeling excited about life.
I want to help you create the life you truly want, not the one you think you should be living.
What Therapy is Like with Me
I am different from most therapists in that my style is very direct. I’m not one of those therapists that nods at you and constantly asks, “So how do you feel?” (Although sometimes I ask how you are feeling.)
I share information, offer suggestions, and challenge you.
Although I always endeavor to be warm and empathetic, I want you to get results.
I believe you are paying me for my many years of education and experience.
I am the type of therapist I would want for myself.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and a Certified Sex Therapist
I earned a BS in General Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, an MBA from Rockhurst University, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology from Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. I also earned a Certificate in Sexual Health from the University of Michigan.
I began my career in the Army prior to becoming an Executive at Hallmark Cards. I left the Corporate world to have my fourth child and return to school to become a therapist.
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Couples Counseling. I’m also a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator using Brene´ Brown’s work (Daring Way™ and Rising Strong™) .
My Services
I am a Kansas City-based Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist. I offer individual counseling, couples counseling, sex therapy, and counseling for those in midlife struggling with issues specific to midlife. I also work with executives and entrepreneurs.
For those eager to jumpstart their progress, I offer individual therapy intensives, couples therapy intensives, and sex therapy intensives. My Kansas City Sex Therapy Intensives take place at my office in Leawood, KS.
I provide in-person therapy in my office in Southern Johnson County on the College Blvd corridor in the Overland Park and Leawood, KS area. I am licensed to provide in-person or virtual counseling and sex therapy in Kansas, Missouri, and Vermont (virtual only).
In addition to counseling, I provide coaching in the United States and worldwide. Coaching and Counseling are different, and I would be happy to explain the difference if you are interested.
I run an online training business focused on loving midlife, strengthening relationships and intimacy, and addressing sexual health issues called Love Filled Life. I offer online courses and group training through Love Filled Life.
I have been on this journey as a therapist and online entrepreneur for quite a while, and I also offer courses for therapists to help market their businesses and enhance their success.