Kc Integrative Health and Wellness LLC

Kc Integrative Health and Wellness LLC I am licensed in Missouri (LPC) and Kansas (LCPC). I’m only providing teletherapy and currently accepting BCBS, UHC, UMR, Aetna, and self pay.

Your story matters, your healing begins today!

Chief is so excited to share that he’ll officially be offering in-office visits soon!We’ve opened our office at 401 N. 1...
02/11/2026

Chief is so excited to share that he’ll officially be offering in-office visits soon!

We’ve opened our office at 401 N. 13th St., St. Joseph, MO, and a few spots for in-person sessions will be available.

We can’t wait to welcome you into the new space — stay tuned for details on how to grab one of the openings!

Chief took his work very seriously this morning 😌🐾Out in the streets (aka the aisles) doing a focused training session a...
02/07/2026

Chief took his work very seriously this morning 😌🐾

Out in the streets (aka the aisles) doing a focused training session at Michael’s. Ignored distractions, held a solid down-stay, and only mildly judged the seasonal décor.

10/10 good boy.
Now being rewarded with a pup cup because he’s bougie like that. 🐶☕✨

What if your life was a picture book?This month, my journaling has been centered on self-identity—not who we are in our ...
01/29/2026

What if your life was a picture book?

This month, my journaling has been centered on self-identity—not who we are in our routines or responsibilities, but who we are at our core. When you step back and look at your life as a story, what moments stand out? What chapters shaped you? And just as importantly… what chapters haven’t been written yet?

It’s easy to move through life on autopilot—checking boxes, meeting expectations, getting through the day. We can bury our heads in the metaphorical snow and tell ourselves this is just how life is. But every single day is another page in the book. Today doesn’t have to be “just another day.” It can be a moment that becomes a memory. A picture worth keeping.

This image of Chief with his head buried in the snow feels like the perfect metaphor. You can keep your head down—avoiding, numbing, surviving.
Or you can choose to live intentionally—lifting your head and aligning your life with the story you want to tell.

✨ Journal Prompt:
• How do you define yourself as a person?
• What experiences are already in your storybook?
• What experiences do you want to create next?
• If you aren’t living in alignment with that story, what needs to change to start bringing it to life?

When people talk about you long after you’re gone, what do you hope they say?
And more importantly—are you living that story now?

You don’t have to rewrite everything today.
Just don’t keep your head buried in the snow.
Choose intention. One page at a time. ❄️🐾

Welcome to the first of the year ✨How were your holiday celebrations? What was the best part for you?As we step into a n...
01/07/2026

Welcome to the first of the year ✨

How were your holiday celebrations? What was the best part for you?

As we step into a new year, many people begin thinking about New Year’s resolutions—setting new goals or reevaluating old ones. How has that process felt for you so far? Have you taken time to reflect on what you want this next year to look like for you?

If not, I encourage you to pause and consider creating a few short-term goals, along with some longer-term ones. Identifying where you want to go can help you feel grounded, purposeful, and more connected to what you’re working toward each day.

What do goals mean to you?
Do they help you feel actively engaged in building the life you want?
Or do you prefer to live more freely—making decisions in the moment and flowing with what comes?

Often, I recommend starting with small, short-term goals. They can be powerful reminders of your own agency and capability. Every choice, decision, and action you make holds the potential to positively shape your life. What you do today helps create tomorrow—and all the days that follow.

So if your New Year’s goal is simply “I want to be happy,” try checking in with yourself as you make decisions:
• Does this choice move me closer to that goal?
• Does it help me maintain it?

Small, intentional steps matter. And you are more powerful than you may realize. 💛

Picture of Chief (therapist in training, employee of the month) because, well, why not?!? 😉

🎄✨ Chief Meets Santa — and Passes the Test! ✨🎄Chief had his very first Christmas visit with Santa today 🎅🐾After careful ...
12/22/2025

🎄✨ Chief Meets Santa — and Passes the Test! ✨🎄

Chief had his very first Christmas visit with Santa today 🎅🐾
After careful review (and a few sniffs), Santa confirmed what we already knew: Chief is officially a VERY good boy ❤️

As we head into the holiday season, Chief wants to share a little reminder—because being on the “good list” isn’t about perfection, it’s about taking care of yourself too.

🧠 Holiday Mental Health & Self-Care Tips from Chief:
• Create a proactive coping plan before stress sneaks up—know what helps you reset
• Address sensory needs (quiet spaces, headphones, fresh air, or movement matter!)
• Start practicing deep breathing skills now, not just when things feel overwhelming
• Take breaks early—at the first sign of overstimulation or dysregulation
• And remember: it is absolutely okay to say “no”, decline invites, or leave early if you need to

The holidays are meant to be meaningful—not exhausting. Protect your peace, honor your limits, and take care of yourself the way Santa takes care of the good boys and girls ❤️🐶

🎁✨ From Chief: rest is productive, boundaries are healthy, and you deserve joy—on your terms.

🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟Chief officially earned his STAR Puppy Certification and we are SO proud of him! 🐾✨This milestone took a lo...
12/08/2025

🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟
Chief officially earned his STAR Puppy Certification and we are SO proud of him! 🐾✨

This milestone took a lot of hard work, and he crushed every challenge thrown his way — from sitting and staying, to accepting grooming from others, to handling big hugs, and staying calm even with tons of distractions. And of course… he knocked them ALL out of the park! 🎉🙌

Watching him grow, learn, and shine has been such a joy.
Go Chief!! ❤️🐶💫

Up next: Canine Good Citizen Certificate! 🏅🐾
Onward and upward, little superstar!

🍁 Welcome to Thanksgiving Week 🍁As we move into the start of the holiday season, pause for a moment and check in with yo...
11/25/2025

🍁 Welcome to Thanksgiving Week 🍁
As we move into the start of the holiday season, pause for a moment and check in with yourself. How are you feeling right now? Excited, overwhelmed, peaceful, unsure? All of it is valid.

We’ve been gifted with warmer-than-usual weather, which can sometimes lift our spirits during a time when mood dips are common. But colder days are on the way, and with them may come shifts in energy or emotion. This makes it even more important to stay connected—to yourself and to others.

One powerful way to support your emotional well-being is by giving back. Have you taken time recently to do something kind for someone else? Even a small act can remind you that you have the ability to influence your mood and positively impact someone else’s day—or even their week.
You hold more power than you realize. Each choice you make can lead you toward emotional nourishment or away from it. How will you choose to use your power this week?



✨ Weekly Journal Prompt (Holiday Edition!)

1️⃣ Your most memorable Thanksgiving:
What’s a Thanksgiving memory that stands out to you?
Who was there?
What happened?
What made that moment meaningful?

2️⃣ What you’re grateful for this year:
These past few years have challenged many of us in unexpected ways. But with challenge also came perspective, closeness, and moments we may have overlooked before.
What good has grown in your life recently?
What experiences, people, or moments feel especially meaningful this year?



Wishing you warmth, reflection, and connection as we enter the holiday season.
Happy Holidays 🤎

✨🐾 Chief is leveling up! 🐾✨Today at Fantastic Fido’s Day School class, Chief put in some serious work on his journey tow...
11/21/2025

✨🐾 Chief is leveling up! 🐾✨
Today at Fantastic Fido’s Day School class, Chief put in some serious work on his journey toward becoming a Therapy Dog—and he crushed it!

From practicing calm confidence on his transitional lead to showing off his “overall good boy behavior,” he’s officially graduating toward using just the slip lead. His focus, progress, and heart continue to shine every single week.

Soon he’ll be joining me in my therapeutic setting, spreading comfort, joy, and those perfect Chief cuddles. 💛

Let’s give him a big cheer as he continues his training!
Go Chief! 🌟🐶💕

🐾 Chief is back at Fantastic Fido’s in St. Joseph for his second session of Day School! He’s working hard toward his The...
11/11/2025

🐾 Chief is back at Fantastic Fido’s in St. Joseph for his second session of Day School! He’s working hard toward his Therapy Dog certification, growing and learning every day. 💪 Through it all, he’s still the same goofy, fun-loving, and social pup everyone knows and adores. ❤️

I’ll be sharing updates on Chief’s progress and his journey to becoming a certified therapy dog — ready to be out in the community, offering comfort and support, and eventually joining me during weekly therapy sessions. 🐶✨

Check in often to follow along as Chief grows, learns, and becomes the best support for a positive therapy experience! 💛

11/04/2025

Some days it’s easy to find something to be grateful for — other days, it takes a little more effort. But even on the hardest days, there’s *always* something good hiding in the mix: a kind word, a moment of laughter, a quiet breath that reminds you you’re still standing. 💛

Taking a few seconds each day to notice one positive thing can make a big difference over time. It helps shift your focus from what’s heavy to what’s healing — reducing stress, building emotional resilience, and helping you feel more grounded and hopeful.

Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring what’s difficult. It means allowing the good and the hard to coexist — and choosing to notice the light that’s still there. ✨

Tonight, try this:
Pause and name one small thing that went right today.
Write it down. Feel it. Let it count.

You might be surprised how much that small practice can change the way you feel tomorrow. 💚

🍂 As the seasons shift, so can our mood and energy. With fall settling in, it’s a great time to be proactive about your ...
09/17/2025

🍂 As the seasons shift, so can our mood and energy. With fall settling in, it’s a great time to be proactive about your mental health rather than waiting until things feel overwhelming.

I currently have a few openings for weekly and biweekly therapy sessions — a supportive space to work through seasonal depression, anxiety, or whatever else may be on your mind.

Taking care of your mental health is an act of strength, and starting now can make the months ahead feel lighter and more manageable. 💛

📩 Reach out today to reserve your spot.

🌅 Mindset Matters: Start Your Day with Intention 🌿Ever notice how starting the day with dread or stress often leads to a...
08/06/2025

🌅 Mindset Matters: Start Your Day with Intention 🌿

Ever notice how starting the day with dread or stress often leads to a tough day? When we expect negativity, our brains naturally look for proof that it’s true — this is confirmation bias in action. We begin to believe our own negative thoughts, and suddenly… the experience feels just as bad as we feared.

But here’s the truth:
💭 When we constantly tell ourselves we can’t… we make it harder to succeed.
That inner dialogue becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Our thoughts influence our emotions, and those emotions shape our actions. If we think we’ll fail, we approach challenges with defeat already in our hearts.

🛑 This creates a vicious cycle — but it can be broken.

✨ The good news? You have more control over yourself than you often give yourself credit for. You can choose new thoughts. You can reframe the moment. And while we can’t guarantee a win every time, we can promise this:
You will show up and give your absolute best. And that’s powerful.

🧠 Mindset shift starts with one thought. One moment. One choice.



🗣 Weekly Affirmation:
My happy thoughts help create a healthy body. 🌻

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Kansas City, MO

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19137307181

Website

https://www.kcintegrativehealthandwellness.com/

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