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Hi — I’m Dr. Lee, a licensed psychologist and SMI (serious mental illness) specialist based in Kansas City, Missouri. I work with men, women, and couples who feel stuck and want to create meaningful, lasting change. We work hard in therapy, and the people who tend to do well are committed to the process and motivated for change.

I use evidence-based treatments to help clients pursue recovery and build the life they want to live. My approach combines proven therapeutic methods with individualized care, emphasizing symptom reduction, improved relationships, and increased day-to-day functioning. I provide both virtual and in-person therapy in Kansas City, offering flexible options to fit your schedule.

Common areas I treat:

  • Serious mental illness (SMI), including schizophrenia spectrum and bipolar disorders

  • Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety

  • Relationship and couples therapy

  • Life transitions, motivation, and goal-setting

What to expect:

  • A thorough assessment to understand your strengths, challenges, and treatment goals

  • Collaborative treatment planning using evidence-based therapies

  • Regular progress review and adjustment of interventions as needed

  • Support for relapse prevention and long-term recovery

If you’re motivated to change and ready to commit to the therapeutic process, I can help you move toward meaningful, lasting recovery. Book an appointment for virtual or in-person therapy in Kansas City, Missouri.

Learn About my Services

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Serious Mental Illness (CT-R)

Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-1)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Couples/Marital Therapy Gottman Method (Level 2)

I treat the following conditions and concerns

Mood Disorders

Depression

Bipolar Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Social Anxiety

Generalized Anxiety

Health related Anxiety

Post Traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD involve 4 types of symptoms:

1) Re-experiencing the even
2) Avoiding triggers of the events
3) Negative changes in thinking and mood
4) Hyperarousal/feeling on edge

Learn about different treatments I offer:

Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Written Exposure Therapy (WET)

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Positive Symptoms

  • (“Positive” means: added experiences)

  • Voices or Hallucinations

  • Strongly held false beliefs

  • Disorganized thinking or speech

  • Disorganized or abnormal behavior

Negative Symptoms

(“Negative” means: reduced experiences)

  • Reduced emotional expression

  • Lack of motivation or difficulty initiating activities

  • Reduced ability to feel pleasure

  • Reduced speech or content of speech

  • Reduced interest in social interaction

Marriage/Couples Counseling

  • Are you in perpetual conflict within your relationship?

  • Do you feel like you have the same argument over and over?

  • Is your relationship trying to recovery from infidelity?


The Gottman Method is a proven method designed to help partners strengthen relationships by developing intimacy, managing conflict constructively and creating shared meaning.

Insomnia

Difficulty falling asleep

Difficulty staying asleep

Waking before desired time

CBT-I is a brief therapy approach to help improve sleep quality and quantity without the help of medication.

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I offer virtual and in person sessions

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