Mother’s Day can be beautiful, but it can also be deeply painful. For those who have experienced miscarriage, infertility, the loss of a child, or the loss of a mother, this day can carry a unique weight. We want you to know you are seen, loved, and not alone. Below are some resources and support options created to care for you in whatever you may be walking through. Our heart is to come alongside you with compassion, prayer, and hope.
This is a faith-based infertility support group for wives trying to grow their families through conception, adoption, fostering or secondary infertility. The group encourages women on their journey to becoming a mom by sharing the hope and truth of God’s Word.
Journey for Life was created specifically for teen and young mothers who are currently, or have recently experienced, an unexpected pregnancy to provide resources and come alongside them as they learn to navigate this new season.
We offer a variety of grief support options at Journey, and have several groups and classes throughout that happen throughout the year. This is for anyone who is experiencing grief in their life, whether from a recent loss or from a loss that's years in the past.
Found & Woven is a group offering hope and healing for women who have had an abortion experience. This group offers a safe, confidential community where you can be surrounded by love and others who understand what you're experiencing.
If you’re in need of counseling, therapy, or spiritual care, please utilize these resources to get the help you need. The list below is just a few of the many Christian counselors practicing in the KC area. This is not a comprehensive list of providers in our area, and Journey does not officially endorse any counseling providers. Please use discretion and check references for listings.
Crystal Rodenbaugh, MSW, LCSW, Tenfold Counseling Group
As the owner of her own private practice, Crystal oversees a team of counselors who bring their own unique experience to the table. Her practice offers a faith-based approach to grief counseling.
Karen Rash, MA, LCPC
Karen has been practicing for over 20 years and has a heart for anxiety issues, grief and loss, as well as marriage therapy.
Julie Boan, MA, LCPC, NCC
Attachment-based counselor licensed in Kansas and Missouri, specializing in couples, women, and trauma. Julie is a highly recommended counselor for women, individuals, children, and couples. She is also EMDR certified.
913-353-8755
counselorjulieb@gmail.com
Located in Overland Park, KS
Melissa Jones, MS, LCP, Meadowlark Psychology & Development Center
Utilizing psychotherapy and talk therapy, Melissa helps clients who have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and/or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help.
913-346-3665
melissa@mjonestherapy.com
Located in Overland Park, KS
Abundant Life Counseling Center (ALCC)
ALCC values people, healing, and emotional wellness. We practice a counseling model that views Scripture as the key to understanding the essence of what it means to be human and provide guidance to live life abundantly. ALCC has both licensed and pre-licensed counselors specializing in every age group and life experience.
816-554-0944
Located in Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs, MO
Dr. Chuck Lynch, PhD, Living Foundation Ministries
With decades of experience, Dr. Lynch is an excellent one-on-one pastoral counselor. He’s dedicated his career to helping people through Biblical counseling.
Jon Soileau, MA, LPC, NCC
Relying on attachment-based approaches, as well as psychoanalysis, Jon works with patients of every age and stage in their grief journey.
Relying on the combined experience of every therapist in their practice, the team at Diakonos is focused on helping people find joy and strength in a difficult and stressful world.
816-373-9240
info@diakonoscounseling.com
Located in Independence, MO and Liberty, MO
Halee Winfrey, MS, S-MFT, Rewired Therapy
Bringing experience as a registered nurse in both a cancer ward and an intensive care unit, Halee knows how to help you navigate through grief and challenging circumstances.