Two New Teen Therapists in Lee’s Summit, MO

Dear Aspire Counseling Community,

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you today—Aspire Counseling, proudly serving Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, and the surrounding areas, is growing! We are proud to introduce you to our two talented and compassionate teen therapists, Ashley and Casey. With their combined expertise and dedication, we are confident that they will make a positive impact on the lives of the teenagers and families they work with.

Ashley Elder, MSW, LCSW, therapist at Aspire Counseling. Ashley has experience working with teens experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and more.

Meet Ashley

Ashley comes to Aspire Counseling with a wealth of experience in helping teenagers navigate the challenges they face. She understands that adolescence can be a turbulent time, and her approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and evidence-based care. Ashley specializes in working with children, teens and families and has a particular place in her heart for working with teens who engage in high-risk behaviors and/or have experienced a traumatic event. She comes to us with a wealth of experience working with adolescents both in the inpatient psychiatric hospital setting and the outpatient therapy setting.

A fun fact is that Jessica (our founder) & Kristi (our lead clinician) actually met Ashley over 10 years ago in Columbia, MO before she moved to the Blue Springs/Lee’s Summit area!

Casey Jackson, LPC at Aspire Counseling specializing in working with teens experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief, and much more.

Meet Casey Jackson

Casey shares our passion for empowering teenagers to overcome obstacles and build fulfilling lives. With his extensive background in working with adolescents dealing with anxiety, severe depression, anger, family dynamics, and trauma, Casey is well-equipped to address a wide range of concerns. He is deeply committed to providing evidence-based therapy that is tailored to each individual's unique needs and especially loves using EMDR in counseling sessions to help teenagers find long term healing from past pains. Case has a remarkable ability to connect with teenagers who may have had negative experiences with therapy in the past, helping them feel comfortable and heard. He also comes to Aspire Counseling with experience both inpatient and outpatient teen therapy in the Kansas City area.

What Sets Ashley and Casey Apart from Other Teen Therapists in the Blue Springs/Lee’s Summit Area?

Choosing a teen therapist is difficult. When your teenager is struggling with self harm, suicidal thoughts, poor peer relationships, their first major breakup, panic attacks or other mental health concerns, you worry as a parent. And you want your teen to get the best possible medical and mental health care you can find.

🔍 Evidence-Based Care

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Both Ashley and Casey are well-versed in evidence-based counseling methods that have been proven effective in helping teenagers. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our practice, ensuring that the therapy they provide is both scientifically sound and tailored to the individual.

🤝 Immediate Openings:

We understand that timely support is crucial, especially when it comes to the well-being of teenagers. Because Ashley and Casey are new, they have immediate openings, allowing us to offer free consultations within a week in most cases. Your teenager can start their journey to improved mental health without delay.

👩‍👧‍👦 Empowering Teens:

Ashley and Casey are here to help teenagers create lives they truly enjoy living. They work collaboratively with teens and their families to set and achieve mental health and life goals. Our therapists are passionate about guiding adolescents toward brighter futures.

Specialized Expertise & Training for Teen Therapy:

• Casey loves doing EMDR work and is fully trained in EMDR and DBT.

• Ashley is fully trained in DBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

At Aspire Counseling, we believe that every teenager deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the challenges they face. With Ashley and Casey on board, we are more equipped than ever to provide expert, compassionate, and evidence-based care to the youth in our community.

We invite you to reach out to us today to learn more about our new teen therapists or to schedule a free consultation for your teenager. We look forward to partnering with you and your family on the journey to improved mental health and well-being.

Stay tuned for more updates from Aspire Counseling as we continue to grow and evolve in our mission to support the mental health of our community.

Warmest Regards,

The Aspire Counseling Team