You have tried lots of tools, but no one asked whether the foundation was solid. In depth work we recognize that the mind is made to heal. Let us find the cracks in the foundation so the tools can finally work.
At KC Counseling Group we are committed to meeting you where you are, gently illuminating the places that feel most challenging. We do not walk away from the darkness; we step forward with you, ensuring you are supported at every step of the journey.
Your story is valued here. We offer a calm and safe environment that integrates body and mind, helping you honor your truths while moving toward profound healing. This is therapy that is simultaneously compassionate and restorative, allowing for true, lasting transformation.
“So often survivors carry around with them the shame of what happened to them. It is not a story of your shame. It is the story of a brilliant child who did what they needed to survive.”Paige Weber, LPC, Clinical Director
Therapy here is not a script or a worksheet. It moves at a pace your mind and body can actually handle, and it begins with a conversation rather than a commitment. Here is how the work usually unfolds, though your path will be your own.
Counseling always starts with connection. We encourage a consultation call to see if you feel connected, safe, and heard before beginning the process. Counseling is a privileged space where a therapist is welcomed into places you might not let others in. This space is sacred, and we want to honor that.
As you begin the counseling process, you will find that curiosity is central to everything we do. Becoming curious allows us to seek understanding without judgment. It allows you to explore parts of self and to grow in compassion and understanding of who you are. That place of compassion and curiosity is the beginning of change.
Change occurs when the mind, body, and emotions feel safe, connected, and heard. We find most clients see change over time and begin to do their own therapeutic work even outside of sessions. When your mind, body, and emotions trust your authentic self to lead the way, the ways you can change become unending.
Fit matters more than anything else in therapy. Read a little about each clinician, then book a free consultation with whoever feels right.
Clinical Director
Paige is a dual-licensed clinician in Kansas and Missouri and a Mid-America Nazarene University alumna specializing in depth work for individuals and couples. As a neuro-diverse therapist and Clinical Director, she blends an integrated psychodynamic and family systems framework to help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and complex relational patterns.
Certified in the Gottman Method (Level 1) and trained in Complex Trauma, Paige utilizes EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic work.
Paige also brings over 25 years of professional public speaking experience, and she speaks and trains across the Kansas City area on mental health, autism, special needs parenting, dyslexia, and more.
Provisionally Licensed Counselor
Emma is a warm, encouraging counselor, committed to providing a steady presence as she walks with each client on their unique path to healing and growth. Emma graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary and is currently practicing as a Provisionally Licensed Counselor under the clinical supervision of Courtney Loosemore, LPC.
As an attachment-focused therapist who works with trauma, Emma strives to create a space where clients can tell the truth about what has happened to them, feel the emotions they need to feel, and have an experience of being understood and accepted by another person. Emma works with adults, teens, and children, and she is especially passionate about helping clients work with trauma and grief, neurodivergent issues, and anxiety disorders.
In her work with kids, Emma uses elements of play therapy and art therapy to help each child express their internal world in ways that come naturally. She provides the emotional support, freedom, and limits kids need to work through big emotions and challenges. Emma includes parents in the therapy process, helping them use the parent-child connection to support the child's growth outside the counseling room.
Emma is trained to use EMDR therapy to help adult clients process trauma and experience new freedom. She also integrates elements of Internal Family Systems Therapy and Somatic Therapy into this process to help clients increase their capacity to move through distressing emotions and to feel more joy and peace.
Clinician-in-Training
Rebecca Izquierdo is a compassionate clinician-in-training currently completing her advanced counseling education at Avila University. Practicing under the clinical supervision of Paige Weber, LPC, she provides a safe, welcoming, and collaborative space for individuals across the lifespan, including teens, adults, and older adults. Rebecca operates from a deeply person-centered heart, holding the belief that true, lasting healing begins only when a client feels genuinely seen and secure in the therapeutic relationship.
With an extensive background in holistic wellness as both a yoga instructor and a Reiki practitioner, Rebecca brings a unique and deeply rooted understanding of the mind-body connection to her clinical practice. She specializes in weaving somatic therapies together with Internal Family Systems and Psychodynamic modalities. Rather than viewing mental health in isolation, she uses this integrative framework to help clients address the profound ways that psychological experiences live within the physical self.
By blending gentle compassion with body-centered awareness, Rebecca assists her clients in exploring deep-seated internal patterns and navigating life's complex challenges. Her ultimate goal is to meet clients exactly where they are, guide them toward profound self-understanding, and help them cultivate a lasting sense of safety and harmony in both body and mind.
Clinician-in-Training
Richard is a dedicated clinician-in-training currently pursuing his Master's at Avila University. Practicing under the clinical supervision of Paige Weber, LPC, he specializes in working with adults and teens navigating a variety of complex issues. With a deep sense of curiosity and a person-centered heart, Richard creates a safe, collaborative environment focused on fostering profound self-understanding.
Richard works with trauma and integrates psychodynamic modalities, including Internal Family Systems, to help clients explore the deeper roots of their experiences. He believes in the importance of sitting with clients through their unique challenges to uncover the internal patterns that shape their lives.
That is what the free consultation is for. Tell us what is going on and we will help you find the right fit.
