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Laurie A. Ward, MA, LPC, Certified Imago Therapist

Owner/Therapist KC Life Counseling
Available this month
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Couples Counseling, LGBTQIA+

Introduction

Mid way through life I realized what others knew about me; I was meant to be a therapist. Anxious about everything, as a child, personal experience accentuates empathetic understanding. Couples communication pairs with my firm, encouraging confrontation style to increase the use of better listening skills, connection based, curious communication. Therapy is an opportunity to increase your sense of self efficacy and acceptance while managing thoughts types and reframing problematic thinking patterns in individual sessions. My vision for my office to offer a warm, safe, inviting placer to explore your life, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We are accepting of all lifestyles. identities, and beings. Therapists at KC Life Counseling offer you compassion, validation, coping, understanding, safety, normalization, empathy, reflection, educational points, resources, and another human to see, hear, and assist you on your unique journey. Therapy is a safe, non judgmental, unconditionally regarded space to be open, accepting, and curious about the past, present, and future.

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LPC #2013044079 (MO)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Feminism
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Catholic
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Interfaith
  • Multi-Faith
  • Pagan
  • Jewish

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual 50 minutes $125 - $150
  • Couples Counseling 90 minutes $250 - $275

Locations

Laurie A. Ward MA LPC
1038 sw cheshire drive
Lees Summit, MO 64083-6122
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Frequently asked questions

Is Laurie A. Ward, MA, LPC, Certified Imago Therapist accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Laurie A. Ward, MA, LPC, Certified Imago Therapist is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website.
Does Laurie A. Ward, MA, LPC, Certified Imago Therapist offer telehealth appointments? Laurie A. Ward, MA, LPC, Certified Imago Therapist does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Laurie A. Ward, MA, LPC, Certified Imago Therapist specialize in? Laurie A. Ward, MA, LPC, Certified Imago Therapist specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Depression, LGBTQIA+, and Trauma.
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