Uzima Counseling
Uzima CounselingTherapy in Kansas City
Counseling Therapy in Kansas City

Counseling services designed for you.

An empathic, safe, and non-judgmental space to process your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in the moment, and ultimately find healing. Therapy made simple.

4Ways we serve you
LCPCLicensed in Kansas
NCCNationally certified
MACounseling, MidAmerica Nazarene

Who we serve.

Wherever you are in your story, there is room for you here. Come as you are.

Therapy Centered On You

Why invest in therapy?

We all carry a story with us. You may be holding stress, trauma, or unhealed wounds. We will walk with you through that to find healing and write the better chapters of your story.

A

Acceptance

Come as you are, be your authentic self. You are not too much and you are not too far gone. We want to know you and walk with you to find healing. Learn to accept yourself as you are.

H

Healing

We believe you can find healing from past or present wounds. You may be holding stress, trauma, or unhealed wounds from your past or present, and there is a path forward.

C

Connection

When you can speak with honesty and know that you are safe, you begin to establish connection within yourself and your relationships. We want you to experience healthy human connection.

Dorothy, counselor at Uzima Counseling
Hi, I'm Dorothy

The counselor who will walk with you.

I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University, with an emphasis in marriage, couple, and family counseling. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Kansas and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families facing a variety of mental health concerns.

My approach is grounded in attachment-based, experiential, and emotion-focused theories, emphasizing a relational framework that builds connection. I integrate evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, Existential therapy, and EMDR, tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs and goals.

LCPC, Kansas Nationally Certified Counselor MA Counseling CBT · DBT · EMDR
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Our Specialties

Areas where we can help.

Individual

Depression

Depression is treatable. You are not defined by depression and you are not too much to treat.

Individual

Self & Authenticity

Find healing and learn to accept your authentic self. Learn to bring that self into the room.

Couples

Relationships

Healthy relationships are built on mutual respect and trust. Open, honest communication in a safe space can be the path to a stronger relationship.

Couples

Connection With Your Partner

Learn to listen, be empathetic, and connect with your partner through honesty and safety.

Families

Family Dynamics

Navigate the obstacles that come with family dynamics and learn better approaches to the relationships in your life.

Group & Faith

Trauma, Grief & Anxiety

I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and relational distress, integrating faith in a client-led way when it aligns with your values.

Our Mission
"We exist to walk alongside clients and rebuild the trust they need to experience healing, helping them explore their gifts, their tools, their skills, and the hope needed to reach wholeness."
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Looking for answers?

Getting started is simple.

If you are ready to take the next step in your healing journey, here is what the path looks like from the first click to your first session.

Step One

Book your appointment

Follow the link to our booking page and make your appointment there. You may also fill out the form on our contact page below.

Step Two

See if we are a fit

After we get connected, if we both decide we would be a good fit together, then we will schedule our first session.

Step Three

Your first session

Our first sessions are about getting to know your story and what brings you to counseling. I will share my background, my framework, and the paperwork to begin.

Virtual Appointment Options

If you cannot visit our office, have a full schedule and no time to commute, or feel more comfortable in your own space, we have made Virtual Appointments available. Set up your first call today.

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In our own words
"We provide an empathic, safe, and non-judgmental space that allows individuals to process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in the moment and ultimately lead to healing."
Uzima Counseling
"You are not too much and you are not too far gone. We want to know you and walk with you to find healing."
On Acceptance
"I hold that hope is inherent in each individual and can be strengthened through a healthy, compassionate therapeutic relationship."
Dorothy, LCPC, NCC
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Tell us what brings you to counseling.

Reach out and we will get connected. If we both decide we would be a good fit together, we will schedule your first session.

Thank you for reaching out. Dorothy will be in touch soon.