LCSW, 9 years of experience
Hello! I'm Robyn-A Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas and Missouri with over a decade of experience helping people navigate grief, caregiving, and major life transitions. I've worked extensively with adults and older adults through my time in hospice and as a bereavement coordinator. I bring a calm, compassionate presence to emotionally complex seasons of life. While my focus is on supporting adults and seniors, I also have a background in working with children and families. Whether you're processing loss, feeling emotionally stuck, or adjusting to a new phase of life, I'm here to help you feel less alone and more grounded.
In our first session, my main goal is to help you feel comfortable and heard. We'll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you're hoping for, and any questions or concerns you might have. There's no pressure to share everything right away. We'll move at a pace that feels right for you. I'll ask a few questions to know your story and the challenges you're facing, but I will also leave space for whatever feels most important to talk about in the moment. You can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you don't have to filter your feelings or "have it all figured out ." Whether you're coming in with a specific goal or just know something feels heavy, we'll start together.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to hold space for people in deep emotional pain without judgment, pressure, or the need to "fix" what cannot be fixed. So often, what people need most is someone to sit beside then in their pain and truly see them; not rush them toward silver linings or solutions. With over a decade of experience in hospice and bereavement work, I 've learned how to walk alongside people through loss, caregiving, and major life transitions. I'm not afraid of silence, tears, or the questions "Where do I go from here?" Clients often tell me they feel safe, heard, and understood, even in the places they thought were too much or too messy. My approach is gentle, grounded, and rooted in the belief that healing often begins when we feel less alone.
I work best with adults and older adults who may not be in crisis but are feeling emotionally stuck, heavy-hearted, or overwhelmed by change or loss. Whether you're trying to make sense of a recent death, caregiving for someone you love, or simply craving space to reflect and reset, I'm here to help you feel more grounded and less alone. While I offer long-term therapy, some of my clients come for short-term support during seasons of high stress, transition or loss. Whether you're using EAP benefits or looking for a limited series of sessions, I'll work collaboratively to help you find clarity, comfort, and momentum.
I have over a decade of combined experience in hospice care and bereavement coordination, supporting individuals and families through anticipatory and post-loss grief. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, helping clients process loss, find meaning, and adapt to life transitions at their own pace.
I use supportive therapy to provide a safe, validating space where clients can process difficult emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen their inner resilience. My focus in on fostering trust, stability, and emotional insight, especially during periods of grief, caregiving, or life transition.
I use CBT to help clients gently explore the relationship between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; especially when grief, caregiving, or major life changes lead to patterns of rumination, self-blame, or hopelessness.
I use Psychoeducation to help clients understand the emotional, physical, and cognitive effects of grief, caregiving, and life transitions. By normalizing symptoms like brain fog or emotional numbness, clients often feel empowered and less alone. I also incorporate grief models and nervous system education to support insight and coping.
I use narrative therapy to help clients explore and give meaning to their experiences of loss, caregiving, or transition. Together, we identify the stories you've been carrying and work to reshape them in ways that honor both your pain and resilience.