Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Kansas City, MO

I believe that one of the most important aspects of therapy is finding a provider who you truly connect with. This is why it is my goal to make you feel seen, heard and understood as you take these important steps towards personal growth, healing and fulfillment. While I work with a wide range of populations and presenting concerns, my areas of focus include relational trauma, self-esteem, and anxiety.

It's great to meet you. Here's a little about me: Like my parents, I became a therapist after getting my Masters Degree from the University of Kansas. My career taught me how movement, food and sleep affect a person's mental health. This lead me to treat eating disorders. I've been practicing for a decade and I see clients in Kansas & Missouri. I work with adults who have an eating disorder. I'd like to offer you a 15-min consult where we'll continue this conversation to see if we're a good fit.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I work with ages 8+ in addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideations. We all experience unwanted circumstances, emotions, and addictions that are difficult to handle alone. What has been harmed in relationship with others must be healed with relationship. That's where I come in.

For those who cannot use insurance, my self-pay rate is flexible as I provide a sliding fee scale. Please contact me for more information.

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Horizon Within Counseling. I work with children, teens, adult, couples and families, helping navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I offer a warm, collaborative and solution-focused approach , using evidence-based practices including EMDR to help clients feel empowered, build resilience, and move forward with greater purpose and balance.

My name is Vanessa Cox. I'm the Founder and CEO of Extensive Prevention Intervention Counseling Services (EPICS) LLC, a professional counseling practice, and the Founder and Board Secretary of EPICS J. R. Foundation. The driving force behind my lifework has been a personal mission to live with integrity and make a difference in the lives of others. With over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience,

I’m an affirming, open-minded therapist who works with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, panic, stress, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and major life changes. I also support clients dealing with maternal mental health concerns, including the emotional weight that can come with pregnancy, postpartum changes, infertility, and adjusting to a new season of life.

Since earning my master’s in 2021, I have worked in mental health with both children and adults in settings including crisis care, which has deepened my understanding of how overwhelming life can feel when symptoms start affecting your relationships, confidence, and daily routine. My goal is to offer a space that feels warm, approachable, compassionate, and real.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with ADHD, managing stress at work or school, battling depression, or finding it difficult to control anger, you're not alone. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, stuck, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward. Others are navigating relationship challenges, family stress, trauma, or major life transitions and want support creating healthier patterns, improving relationships, and building a more fulfilling life.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I provide a warm, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. My goal is to help you better understand what you're experiencing, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools that help you feel more confident, balanced, and in control of your life.