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Merritt Posten
Counseling · Therapists

Merritt Posten

Kansas City, MissouriAccepting Clients

Post-pandemic stress is common; therapy helps. I'm a Brene Brown-trained therapist focused on shame resilience and life transformation.

In an ever-changing world, navigating life's complexities can sometimes feel like an overwhelming journey, especially for those in the special needs community who may face unique challenges. Acknowledging that mental health support should be accessible and inclusive, Merritt Posten extends a range of professional counseling services based in Kansas City, MO, tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals grappling with life's transitions.

Recognizing that many might be finding it difficult to adjust to life post-pandemic, Merritt Posten offers a safe space for those dealing with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or confusion. Whether your life has drastically changed in the past couple of years, or it's the internal emotional landscape that's shifted, the practice provides a supportive environment for clients to explore these changes. It's crucial to understand that reaching out for help is a courageous step - one that begins the journey towards self-empowerment and healing.

Merritt Posten is not only a seasoned professional in the field but also a Certified Daring Way facilitator, championing modalities based on the esteemed research of Dr. Brené Brown. These facilitators, including Posten, are trained directly by Dr. Brown and The Daring Way faculty. They specialize in fostering shame resilience skills and daily practices designed to revolutionize the way individuals love, parent, and lead - thereby directly contributing to the overall quality of life for those they work with.

The offerings at this practice are not limited to a one-size-fits-all approach. Merritt Posten has designed customized services that include relationship counseling, executive coaching, and individual therapy. Each is created with the intention of supporting clients, including those within the special needs community, to not only meet but exceed their personal growth objectives.

For the special needs community, where personal breakthroughs can be even more significant, Merritt Posten's practice stands out as an ally. It serves as a reminder that struggle is not just an obstacle, but can be a powerful summons to bravery and a seminal element in paving the path to living one's best life. Your journey to a breakthrough could very well begin with Merritt Posten's compassionate and skilled guidance.

At a Glance
Age GroupsTeen, Elders (65+), Children (6 to 10), Adults, Preteen
SpecialtiesRelationship Issues, Depression, Family Conflict
InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs, Out of Network
FeesIndividual Sessions$150
OnlineYes

Basic Information

Age GroupTeen · Elders (65+) · Children (6 to 10) · Adults · Preteen

Education and Training

Attended SchoolAttendedYale University School of Medicine Child Study Center
Degree/DiplomaDegree/Diploma from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Master in Social Work- MSW / 2004) · Degree/Diploma from Miami University, Oxford Ohio (MA- Psychology / 1999)
Year Graduated2006

Modalities and Specialties

Issue
Life Coaching, Depression in Teens & Young AdultsAddictionADHDAdoptionAlcohol UseAnger ManagementAnxietyAutismBehavioral IssuesBipolar DisorderBisexualCareer CounselingChildChronic IllnessChronic PainCodependencyCoping SkillsCouples Counseling, Infidelity, Post COVID BurnoutDevelopmental DisordersDivorceEating DisordersEducation and Learning DisabilitiesEmotional DisturbanceGriefImpulse Control DisordersInfertilityInfidelityLesbianLGBTQ+Life CoachingLife TransitionsMarital and PremaritalMen's IssuesMood DisordersObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Oppositional Defiance (ODD)ParentingPeer RelationshipsPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRacial IdentitySelf EsteemSelf-HarmingSex TherapySexual AbuseSleep or InsomniaSpiritualitySports PerformanceStressSuicidal IdeationTeen ViolenceTransgenderTrauma and PTSDWomen's Issues
Specialty
Relationship IssuesDepressionFamily Conflict
Client Focus Participants
GroupCouplesIndividuals
Therapy Delivery MethodsAttachment-based · Certified Daring Way Facilitator-Master Life Coach · Coaching · Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) · Compassion Focused · Culturally Sensitive · Emotionally Focused · Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) · Family / Marital · Family Systems · Gestalt · Gottman Method · Humanistic · Imago · Internal Family Systems (IFS) · Jungian · Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) · Motivational Interviewing · Multicultural · Narrative · Person-Centered · Play Therapy · Relational · Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) · Somatic · Strength-Based · Structural Family Therapy · Trauma Focused

Availability and Payment Options

Accepted Insurance PlansEmployee Assistance Programs · Out of Network
Offers Online TherapyYes
FeesIndividual Sessions$150

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Kansas City, Missouri 64111
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