Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Overland Park, KS
Heather Bedell, LCPC, has dedicated her career to helping individuals, families, adolescents, and couples navigate complex emotional challenges since 2003. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues, she employs evidence-based therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to facilitate rapid, lasting healing. With over two decades of clinical experience, Heather prioritizes creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult emotions and rebuild meaningful lives. Her practice addresses a wide range of mental health concerns, including impulse control disorders, mood disorders, and sexuality-related challenges, tailored to clients aged children through adults.Heathers trauma-informed approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, attachment-based, and mindfulness techniques, ensuring personalized care that empowers clients to regain emotional control. She emphasizes collaborative therapy, fostering resilience and self-esteem while addressing issues like domestic violence, grief, and suicidal ideation. Her commitment to ethical, client-centered care is reflected in her focus on transparency, cultural sensitivity, and holistic well-being. By combining clinical expertise with compassionate support, Heather helps clients develop practical coping strategies and achieve sustainable mental health improvements.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Recovery
Adolescent Counseling
Depression Management
Family Therapy
DBT Therapy
EMDR Treatment
Coping Skills Development
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of clinical experience since earning a Master's in Counseling in 2003
- Specialized training in DBT and EMDR for trauma and emotional regulation
- Comprehensive treatment for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues
- Client-centered approach addressing diverse mental health concerns
- Proven success helping adolescents and adults rebuild their lives
Services
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment using EMDR and DBT techniques to process traumatic memories and reduce PTSD symptoms. This service helps clients develop emotional regulation skills and rebuild healthy relationships. Ideal for individuals experiencing flashbacks, anxiety, or depression related to past trauma.
Anxiety Treatment
Evidence-based anxiety management combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. Addresses generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety through skill-building sessions that help clients identify triggers and implement coping strategies for long-term relief.
Adolescent Counseling
Tailored mental health support for teens dealing with mood disorders, self-esteem issues, and peer relationship challenges. Utilizes age-appropriate therapeutic modalities including play therapy and family systems approaches to address behavioral issues and promote healthy development.
Family Therapy
Structured sessions addressing family conflict, communication breakdowns, and relationship dynamics. Combines systemic approaches with attachment-based interventions to improve interpersonal connections and resolve conflicts across generations.
DBT Skills Training
Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy program teaching mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Designed for clients struggling with intense emotions, self-harming behaviors, or borderline personality traits through both individual and group therapy formats.
People
Heather Bedell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Heather Bedell, LCPC, has over 20 years of experience providing mental health counseling. She specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, and adolescent mental health using evidence-based therapies like DBT and EMDR.
Questions
What mental health issues do you specialize in treating?
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, relationship issues, impulse control disorders, and mood disorders using evidence-based therapies.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to individual needs.
Do you work with both adults and adolescents?
Yes, I provide counseling services for clients aged 6 through adults, with specialized approaches for children, teens, and mature clients.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for intensive trauma processing or family therapy when needed.
What should I expect during the first session?
The initial session focuses on understanding your concerns, establishing treatment goals, and developing a personalized therapy plan while building therapeutic rapport.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call (913) 213-3760 to schedule a consultation or visit our website to request an appointment with Heather Bedell, LCPC.
