Jeff is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Kansas City, MO. He specializes in work with couples, teens and young adults who are juggling anxiety, self-doubt and the pressures of daily life. Jeff works with clients in the Kansas City metropolitan area, online and in person at Heartland Therapy Connection.My goal is to teach practical tools and techniques that will help my clients have a new relationship with their emotions, and gain some control. Working with young people to face their fears, build resilience and strengthen self-esteem is where I do my best work. My clients often come in with anxiety, perfectionistic tendencies, or problem behaviors, many of which may be interfering with the life they want to build, individually and in relationships. I have a balance of hard work and (real!) magic that drives my approach to meet clients where they are, and create meaningful change in a safe space.

I can help with:

• Perfectionism
• Anxiety and negative self-talk
• Relationship difficulties and growth
• Unhelpful behavioral patterns

Who my best fits are:

• High performing professionals (athletes and attorneys especially)
• Adolescents struggling with anxiety
• Couples who want to improve communication

Jeff is a licensed therapist and performance coach who has worked for over 25 years with high performers to improve their relationships and emotion regulation skills. He is a trained EMDR therapist as well as expert in mindset shifting to increase confidence in all aspects of life. Jeff believes that negative beliefs formed early in life have a lasting impact on decision-making, self-esteem and resilience. He provides a safe space where his clients feel understood and supported, and he helps them move forward with courage and clarity.

Jeff offers in person and telehealth sessions and works with private pay clients. He also can provide therapy in American Sign Language (ASL), making high quality mental health care more accessible. Jeff is happy to help clients determine whether therapy at Heartland Therapy Connection feels like the right fit.