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specializing in trauma, anxiety, phobias and relationship concerns
in Kansas City, Missouri in the Northland. 

Meet Our Therapists

Taylor Esworthy, PLMFT
Provisionally Licensed Marital and Family Therapist 


*Accepting new clients!
Contact Taylor here. 

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Meet Taylor! 

Taylor Esworthy, PLMFT | Therapist in North Kansas City, Missouri

 

Anxiety, Relationships, Young Adults, and Financial Stress Counseling in Kansas City

Taylor Esworthy holds a Master of Science degree with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma State University. She is a Provisionally Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in Missouri, practicing under the supervision of Emily Childress, LMFT (MO #2019016332).

As a therapist in North Kansas City, Taylor is passionate about helping teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, connection, and resilience. She is known for creating a warm, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves, sharing openly, and exploring difficult emotions without fear of judgment.

Taylor believes healing happens within the context of safe and authentic relationships. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, life transitions, or self-esteem concerns, she works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Who Taylor Works Best With

Taylor particularly enjoys working with:

  • Teens and young adults navigating life transitions

  • College students and emerging adults

  • Individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, or overwhelm

  • Women seeking greater confidence and self-worth

  • Couples wanting to improve communication and connection

  • Partners experiencing financial stress and money-related conflict

  • Families working through relationship challenges and life changes

 

As a Young Adult Therapist in Kansas City, Taylor understands the unique pressures many young people face, including academic stress, career decisions, relationship concerns, family expectations, and identity development.

Anxiety Therapy in Kansas City

Many clients seek counseling with Taylor because they feel

overwhelmed by worry, stress, racing thoughts, perfectionism, or uncertainty about the future. Taylor helps clients better understand their anxiety, build healthy coping strategies, and develop practical tools to manage life's challenges with greater confidence and calm.

If you're looking for an Anxiety Therapist in Kansas City, Taylor provides a compassionate and supportive space to explore your concerns and move toward healing.

Relationship Counseling in Kansas City

Healthy relationships require communication, trust, understanding, and emotional connection. Taylor enjoys helping couples navigate relationship challenges, strengthen communication skills, resolve conflict, and deepen their connection.

Whether you are dating, engaged, married, or experiencing a difficult season in your relationship, Taylor provides relationship counseling in Kansas City that focuses on helping partners understand one another and work toward shared goals.

Financial Stress Counseling in Kansas City

Money is one of the most common sources of stress and conflict in relationships. As a Certified Systemic Financial Professional, Taylor offers a unique perspective that combines relationship counseling with an understanding of how finances impact emotional and relational wellbeing.

Taylor helps couples:

  • Improve communication around money

  • Navigate financial disagreements

  • Understand different financial backgrounds and beliefs

  • Reduce financial stress

  • Strengthen teamwork and partnership

If financial stress is affecting your relationship, Taylor can help you develop healthier conversations and a stronger sense of connection.

Areas of Special Interest

  • Anxiety and stress management

  • Relationship counseling

  • Couples counseling

  • Financial stress counseling

  • Trauma and trauma-informed care

  • Life transitions and adjustment challenges

  • Family conflict and family dynamics

  • Self-esteem and identity development

  • Young adult counseling

  • Women's concerns

Populations Served

  • Teens (13+)

  • Young Adults

  • Adults

  • Couples

  • Families

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages does Taylor work with?

Taylor works with teens (13+), young adults, adults, couples, and families.

Does Taylor offer virtual therapy?

Please contact our office for current telehealth and in-person availability.

What issues does Taylor commonly help clients address?

Taylor frequently works with anxiety, relationship concerns, financial stress, trauma, self-esteem challenges, family conflict, and life transitions.

What makes Taylor's approach unique?

Taylor combines a warm, relational approach with specialized training in systemic therapy and financial relationships, helping clients address both emotional and practical challenges.

 

Start Counseling with Taylor

We are thrilled to have Taylor as part of the Renewal Family Therapy team.

If you are looking for a compassionate therapist in North Kansas City who specializes in anxiety, young adults, relationships, and financial stress counseling, Taylor would be honored to support you on your journey toward healing, growth, and greater connection.

Contact Taylor today to schedule a consultation or learn more about counseling services at Renewal Family Therapy.

Meet Emily! 

Emily Childress, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Therapist in EMDR
Certified EMDR Consultant
Missouri Approved LMFT Supervisor



*currently only booking for:
EMDR intensives
Contact Emily here. 

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Emily Childress, LMFT | EMDR Therapist in North Kansas City, Missouri

EMDR Therapy, Trauma Counseling, Anxiety Treatment, and EMDR Intensives in Kansas City

Emily Childress is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Renewal Family Therapy in North Kansas City, Missouri. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and has more than 18 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's most difficult challenges.

Emily specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic attacks, phobias, grief and loss, sexual trauma, sleep concerns, and relationship difficulties. She is passionate about helping clients move beyond surviving and begin experiencing greater peace, confidence, connection, and emotional freedom.

As a Certified EMDR Therapist, Emily provides Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences, distressing memories, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. She also offers EMDR Intensives, a focused approach to therapy designed to help clients make meaningful progress in a shorter period of time.

 

EMDR Therapy in North Kansas City and Kansas City

Many people seek EMDR therapy when traditional talk therapy has not fully resolved the impact of trauma, anxiety, panic, or painful life experiences. EMDR helps the brain process distressing memories so they become less emotionally overwhelming and disruptive in everyday life.

Emily works with clients seeking EMDR therapy for:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Childhood trauma

  • Sexual trauma

  • Anxiety and chronic worry

  • Panic attacks

  • Specific phobias and fears

  • Grief and loss

  • Relationship trauma

  • Performance anxiety

  • Disturbing or intrusive memories

  • Stress-related sleep concerns

If you are searching for an EMDR Therapist in North Kansas City or Kansas City, Emily provides a compassionate, trauma-informed approach tailored to your unique experiences and goals.

 

EMDR Intensives in Kansas City

For clients seeking a more concentrated therapeutic experience, Emily offers EMDR Intensives. Unlike traditional weekly therapy, EMDR Intensives provide extended therapy sessions that allow clients to focus deeply on healing without interruption.

EMDR Intensives may be beneficial for individuals who:

  • Have experienced significant trauma

  • Want to accelerate their healing process

  • Have limited availability for weekly therapy

  • Are preparing for a major life transition

  • Travel from outside the Kansas City area for specialized trauma treatment

Many clients appreciate the opportunity to make substantial progress in a shorter timeframe while receiving personalized support throughout the process.

 

Areas of Special Interest

  • EMDR Therapy

  • EMDR Intensives

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Panic Attacks

  • Phobias and Fears

  • Sexual Trauma Recovery

  • Grief and Loss

  • Sleep Concerns

  • Relationship Challenges

  • Family Therapy

  • Emotional Resilience and Personal Growth

 

Emily's Approach

Emily believes healing involves the whole person—emotionally, mentally, physically, relationally, and spiritually. She works collaboratively with clients to understand the root causes of their struggles, build practical coping skills, and create lasting change.

Drawing from her training in Marriage and Family Therapy, EMDR, and trauma-informed care, Emily helps clients understand how life experiences, relationships, and patterns influence current challenges while creating a path forward toward healing and growth.

Who Emily Works With

  • Teens (13+)

  • Adults

  • Couples

  • Families

Professional Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

  • Certified EMDR Therapist

  • EMDR Consultant

  • Approved Supervisor for Marriage and Family Therapists in Missouri

  • Founder of Renewal Family Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process traumatic memories and reduce emotional distress.

What can EMDR help with?

EMDR is commonly used to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, grief, sexual trauma, and other distressing life experiences.

What are EMDR Intensives?

EMDR Intensives are extended therapy sessions that allow clients to focus deeply on healing over a shorter period of time than traditional weekly therapy.

Do I have to have PTSD to benefit from EMDR?

No. Many individuals use EMDR to address anxiety, panic, grief, relationship wounds, negative beliefs, and other experiences that continue to affect their daily lives.

Begin Your Healing Journey with Emily

If you are looking for an EMDR Therapist in North Kansas City, trauma therapy in Kansas City, or EMDR Intensives in Missouri, Emily would be honored to walk alongside you on your path toward healing and growth.

Contact Renewal Family Therapy today to learn more about EMDR therapy, EMDR intensives, and counseling services in North Kansas City.

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Renewal Family Therapy

10525 N Ambassador Drive

Kansas City, MO 64153

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