Hi there, I'm Janette!

I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years! My work has included ages 4-88, and I have a special passion for working with college students to seniors, couples, and families. I love my work and hope that, besides the hard work of therapy, you are open to feeling some fun and joy along the way!

My focus

My practice includes a very diverse clientele, with many college students right now. I frequently work with LGBTQ+ individuals, addiction, relationship issues, anger management, depression, anxiety and panic, loneliness, and grief.

My approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Therapy are foundations for my approach, along with trauma therapy models. I listen deeply to understand where you are and what you need. Together we'll work through challenges and help you find peace and growth.

My communication style

Getting to know you is step one. Learning where it hurts and understanding what you wish to accomplish is next. As you feel comfortable with therapy, know that tears and laughter will accompany your growth, and a sense of peace will follow as we walk it out together.

My journey to mental healthcare

I began my career as a writing teacher, but soon experienced students asking me to listen to their personal issues. My family and friends confided in me frequently, knowing I never betrayed a confidence. I decided I’d better get some training, and after a lot of school, I found my true calling and career.

My goals for you

What do you wish to accomplish? What do you want? What do you not want? These questions will help you identify your goals. My job is to help you find your way to realizing them.

Our first session

Meet and greet! I am all about listening, but you may always ask me questions as well.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Multidimensional Family Therapy

Trauma Focused

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

Cancer

Educators

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

+ 7 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 34 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from University of Kansas.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

1111 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111

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Janette Rushing