Who We Are

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Theresa is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a licensed mental health professional who works with the whole person.  She provides a safe and welcoming environment. 

• 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 Marital and Family Therapist in Missouri. Theresa is licensed and trained to diagnose and treat a wide array of presenting problems.
• Theresa is on the Advisory Board for the International Society of Neurofeedback and Research.  And the Advisory Board for the University of Central Missouri Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program.
• Theresa is currently participating in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Certification Program designed and offered by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield.
• Theresa is a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and is also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.  A member of the Missouri Association of Marriage and Family Therapy where she has served on the Executive Board as Treasurer, and a member of the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Missouri Division of AAMFT where she served on the Executive Board as President. Theresa served on the State Committee for Marital and Family Therapists during 2016.
• Theresa serves on the Patient and Family Advisory Council for The Liberty Clinic.
• Theresa has been adjunct faculty at Friends University teaching Emotion, Attachment, and Trauma, as well as providing clinical supervision to graduate students. Theresa is also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and supervises post graduates in the process of obtaining their clinical licensure.
• Theresa has completed both levels of training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is trained in Neurofeedback, biofeedback, mindfulness and the Enneagram Personality Types.  Theresa is also a Advanced Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.
• Prior to practicing as a therapist Theresa worked in the professional environments of law and accounting.

For more information about Theresa please visit her personal website at www.theresahubbard.com

You can contact Theresa at 816-407-7706 x203 or through email at theresa@theresahubbard.com

Michele  is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who has diverse experience working in the field of social services and  mental health over fifteen years. She has worked with children, teens  and adults, many of whom have experienced traumatic events. Michele has  worked in settings including therapeutic day treatment program,  inpatient psychiatric hospital, community-based programs as well as  school settings providing trauma-informed consultation, training and  therapy. 

Michele is sensitive to the impact of traumatic life experiences  and the way these experiences can shape our world. She works to meet  people where they are with empathy, understanding of  person-in-environment and strengths-based perspective. She utilizes  an attachment-based framework, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma  Focused–Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Solution Focused  interventions. Michele also conducts active and passive Neurofeedback as an intervention for treating a variety of mental health disorders.

Michele’s  educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from  the University of Missouri – Kansas City and a Master of Social Work  from the University of Kansas. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker  in Missouri. 

“Every  human being has inherent strengths and unique individual qualities. It  is my goal to create a safe environment in which we can collaborate to  build upon these strengths, work through challenges and begin the  journey to healing.”

You can contact Michele by emailing her at: michele@kcnpi.com

Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 17 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children and families. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked extensively with clients who are experiencing symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation and trauma in a variety of outpatient settings. She utilizes a holistic, strengths-based approach that combines elements from Neuroscience, Attachment theory, Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioral theory, Art and Play therapy. She is trained in the use of EMDR and passive Neurofeedback and is training in other Neurofeedback modalities. She is passionate about partnering with her clients to envision and achieve a life that is healthy, balanced and satisfying.

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” - Vivian Greene

You can contact Lisa by emailing her at lisa@kcnpi.com.

Crystal is an intern working toward licensure as a Professional Counselor under the supervision of Theresa Hubbard, LMFT, LCMFT. 

Crystal has a wide variety of experience working with children, teens, adults, and seniors in spiritual, educational, and physical health settings. 

Crystal values congruence in all areas of life and enjoys walking alongside people as they integrate and embrace their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual selves. She utilizes an attachment-based framework and seeks to provide a safe space for people to explore and process their emotions and life experiences. 

Crystal seeks to empathetically meet each person where they are, and to provide new life skills to help them get to where they would like to be. She is particularly passionate about working with people who are processing spiritual trauma or living with chronic pain. 

“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do.”

-Brene Brown

You can contact Crystal by emailing her at crystal@kcnpi.com