Tanise is a clinically licensed psychotherapist in Kansas and Missouri and the Founder of Journey Embraced Counseling (est. 2020). With over 20 years of experience, she provides compassionate, insight-driven care for individuals navigating narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship challenges.
She was honored to be a nominated finalist for Best Therapist in the Kansas City People's Choice Awards in 2023 and 2025.
She has supported hundreds of clients healing from emotionally abusive dynamics and specializes in attachment, identity development, and relational growth.
Tanise also leads specialty therapeutic groups focused on family healing, wounded identity, co-dependence recovery, and youth music-based groups. She serves as a certified clinical supervisor in Kansas and Missouri, as well as a consultant for emerging private practice clinicians.
Clients can expect a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment during their first session with me. I take a down-to-earth, client-centered approach and strive to truly understand each person's unique experiences, challenges, and goals. Together, we will begin exploring what has brought you to therapy and identify the areas where you would like support and growth.
My goal is to develop interventions that are tailored to your specific needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Most importantly, I want clients to leave their first session feeling heard, understood, reassured, and hopeful about the healing journey ahead.
