Grief expert and trauma-informed therapist in Kansas City.
Online Grief & Trauma Therapy in Kansas City , Missouri , Kansas and Arizona
Meet Sara Wilper, Trauma & Grief Therapist Licensed in MO, KS & AZ
If you are here, you are probably not looking for a generic therapy bio. You want to know who you are trusting with your story. You want to feel understood, respected, and safe before you ever schedule a session.
I am Sara Wilper, an online therapist serving Kansas City and surrounding communities, as well as clients across Missouri and Kansas. I work with adults who are navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, and the emotional weight that comes from difficult life experiences and family dynamics.
Therapy with me is not about fixing you. It is about helping you understand yourself, make sense of what you have lived through, and move forward in a way that feels steadier and more grounded.
My Approach to Therapy
I believe healing happens in the relationship. Research supports this, but more importantly, lived experience does too. People heal when they feel seen, believed, and met with compassion instead of judgment.
My approach is:
Trauma informed and nervous-system aware
Relational, collaborative, and paced to your needs
Grounded in real life, not therapy buzzwords
I draw from EMDR, grief-focused therapy, and other evidence-based approaches, always tailoring the work to you. Some sessions are reflective and gentle. Others are more active and skills-based. We adjust together, depending on what you need that day.
You do not need to have the right words. You do not need to know where to start. You just need to show up as you are.
Serving Kansas City and Beyond
I provide online therapy for adults in Kansas City and surrounding areas, Missouri, Kansas and am licensed in Arizona. If you are looking for an online therapist in Kansas City who understands grief, trauma, and the complexity of real life, I would be honored to support you.
Clients often describe me as warm, steady, and easy to talk to. I show up as a real person, not a blank clipboard.
You can expect:
A therapist who listens closely and remembers what matters to you
Honest feedback without pressure or judgment
Space for both emotion and practical insight
Respect for your pace and boundaries
Therapy does not have to feel intimidating or overwhelming. It can feel supportive, grounding, and even relieving to have a place where you do not have to carry everything alone.
The Therapy Dogs*
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*They aren’t licensed or anything, but they are still very therapeutic. Likelyhood of seeing them walk by is very high.
Experience and Areas of Focus
I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional challenges. Many of the people I work with are navigating experiences such as:
Grief after the loss of a loved one, relationship, identity, or future you expected
Trauma, including childhood trauma, complex family dynamics, or painful life events
Anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and chronic stress
Family-of-origin issues, boundaries, and relational patterns that feel hard to break
Life transitions that leave you feeling unmoored or unsure of yourself
I specialize in working with adults who are thoughtful, capable, and often very good at holding things together for others, even when they are struggling inside.
Why Online Therapy
Online therapy allows you to access support without the added stress of commuting, rearranging your entire day, or sitting in a waiting room when you are already emotionally tired.
As an online therapist in Kansas City, I work with clients in both urban and rural communities who want high-quality care with flexibility and privacy. Sessions take place through a secure, confidential telehealth platform that meets HIPAA standards.
Many clients find that being in their own space helps them open up more easily and integrate therapy into their real lives.
A Final Word
Reaching out for therapy is not a sign that something is wrong with you. It is a sign that you are paying attention to yourself.
If you are ready to explore therapy, or even just curious about whether it might be a fit, you are welcome to take the next step when it feels right.