Trauma Therapy in Leawood, Kansas
Gentle, body-aware care for experiences big and small.
Making room to heal
Trauma isn't only one defining event. It can come from a sudden loss, a frightening experience, a medical crisis, a childhood that didn't feel safe, or years of holding everything together on your own. Long after the moment has passed, it can linger as anxiety, numbness, irritability, restless sleep, or patterns in relationships that are hard to shift.
Our approach to trauma therapy is gentle and collaborative. We honor your unique experiences and move at a pace that respects your capacity, so healing can unfold without overwhelming you. Over time, this work often creates space for a steadier, more connected sense of self.
Who we work with
Trauma therapy may be supportive if you are:
Healing from a traumatic event, accident, assault, or loss
Carrying the effects of a home that felt chaotic, unpredictable, or emotionally unsafe
Feeling constantly on guard, easily startled, or quick to shut down
Living with anxiety, depression, or grief that feels stuck
Noticing painful patterns repeating in your relationships
Used to relying only on yourself, and finding it hard to receive support
How we approach trauma healing
We draw from several approaches and weave them together in a way that fits you:
Somatic Experiencing® — a body-oriented approach that helps the nervous system release stored stress and build resilience. [Link to SE page]
EMDR therapy — helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they carry less weight. [Link to EMDR page]
Parts work and DBT skills — deepen self-understanding and offer practical tools for big emotions.
Collaborative counseling — a safe space to make sense of your story and gently shift patterns that no longer serve you.
What to expect
Our first sessions are a time to get to know you — what brings you in and what you hope might feel different. Before any deeper trauma work, we focus on building a sense of safety, stability, and coping tools. You decide what to share, and when.
Your Trauma Therapists
Unsure which of us would be the best fit? Reach out, and we'll help you find your way.
Claire Wimer
LCPC, SEP
Claire is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She is passionate about helping people sort through their traumatic histories and offering every opportunity to reflect, restore, and grow.
LSCSW, LCSW, SEP
Rachel Bond
Rachel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who integrates EMDR, the Safe and Sound Protocol, DBT, and parts work. She often supports people working through grief, loss, and long-standing patterns of self-reliance.
Types of Sessions and Fees
We offer in-person sessions at our Leawood office and telehealth sessions through a secure platform. Sessions are 50–60 minutes.
Cost per session is $190–$200
We accept HSA and FSA
We provide a superbill each month if you'd like to submit to insurance for out-of-network benefits
We maintain a limited number of reduced-fee spaces as part of our commitment to accessibility — please contact us to inquire about openings
Questions you may have
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Anything that overwhelmed your ability to cope at the time, whether it was a single event or something ongoing. If it still affects you today, it's worth tending to.
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No. We begin with safety and stability, and you set the pace for any deeper work.
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Every person's path is different. We'll check in together along the way about what's shifting and what you need.
You don't have to carry this alone
Trauma therapy is available in person in Leawood, Kansas, and through telehealth. When you're ready, we'll help you find a gentle place to begin.