Theresa's education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Rockhurst University and a Master of Science in Family Therapy from Friends University. She is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in Kansas and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Missouri. Theresa is trained to diagnose and treat a wide array of presenting problems.
Theresa is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, the Missouri Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Missouri Division of AAMFT where she serves on the Executive Board as Treasurer.
Theresa has completed both levels of training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She has training in Play Therapy, including Theraplay, sandtray and art therapy. Theresa is also a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.
Theresa is in the process of opening The Journey Home, LLC. The Journey Home is a place for retreats of all kinds, and special occassions. It is located in Dearborn, Missouri and will be available beginning in March 2012. You can obtain more information about The Journey Home at www.journeyhomeretreats.com
Theresa was a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Jackson County from 1994-1997 and as a guardian ad litem she represented children who had been taken out of the custody of their parents. Theresa was awarded Court Appointed Special Advocate of the Year in 1995.
In 2007, Theresa testified before the Missouri Senate Financial & Governmental Organization and Elections Committee in support of legislation to add the authority to diagnose to the practice act for Marital & Family Therapists. That legislation was enacted into law in 2007.
In 2008 Theresa testified before the Missouri Senate Health and Mental Health Committee in support of legislation to add as a covered service under the MO HealthNet program, counseling services for emotional disorders or conditions rendered by Marriage and Family Therapists who are not also Licensed Professional Counselors.
Prior to practicing as a therapist Theresa worked in the professional environments of law and accounting. Theresa is married and has four children.
Theresa sees clients in a relaxing environment and quickly connects with clients. She treats individuals, couples and families. Pre-marital counseling is also available.
Call 816-591-3006 to schedule an appointment.
MISSOURI
Westowne Office Park
1170 West Kansas Ave
Building 10, Suite 1000
Liberty, MO 64068
Directions:
I-35 to Highway 152 East (turn right at this Liberty exit). Turn left on Clayview (the first street past Highway 291). Westowne Office Park is on your right. Take the fifth right into the Office Park (if you get to the apartments you have gone too far). Building 10 is the last building on the right.
KANSAS
8100 Marty
Suite 107
Overland Park, KS 66204
