Healing Family Trauma and Grief After Loss
Experienced grief & trauma therapist offering guided online support in Kansas City, MO & KS
Therapy near me · Therapist near me · EMDR therapy in Kansas City, MO
If you're searching for therapy near me, you’ve landed in the right place. I’m Sara Wilper and as a seasoned therapist in Kansas City, I specialize in helping people heal from grief, trauma, and relational pain — all through a confidential, online platform in Missouri, Kansas, and Arizona.
Does this sound familiar?
You’re holding it together… but just barely.
You might be looking for a grief therapist in Kansas City who understands that your grief doesn’t follow a timeline — whether it’s after losing a parent, a pet, or someone you weren’t ready to say goodbye to.
Or maybe you’re seeking a skilled EMDR therapist in Kansas City, MO to move past the trauma that won’t let you feel safe, connected, or fully alive.
If this resonates, you’re not alone — and therapy can help you begin again. With expert online EMDR therapy in Kansas City, MO, and trauma-informed care, we’ll walk together toward healing with clarity, connection, and real tools that last.
Healing from Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions
Grief doesn’t only come from death — it shows up after any kind of loss. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, a relationship, a sense of safety, or even a version of yourself, it can leave you feeling untethered.
If you’re looking for grief therapists in Kansas City or grief counseling in Kansas City, MO, I provide compassionate support to help you move through pain and rediscover meaning.
Trauma Therapy
in Kansas City
Trauma isn’t always a single event. It can be a lifetime of carrying too much, feeling unseen, or growing up in survival mode. My trauma therapy in Kansas City helps you process those experiences in a safe, supportive way.
You’ll learn how your nervous system responds to stress, find new coping tools, and start to trust yourself again. Together, we’ll work to transform old wounds into strength.
I’m a licensed clinical therapist with over 25 years of experience—and I specialize in EMDR trauma in Kansas in the areas most people tend to carry quietly: grief, trauma, and family dysfunction.
I believe that therapy should be personal, practical, and rooted in safety. That’s why I work online with clients across Missouri, Kansas, and Arizona—helping people who’ve felt overwhelmed, ignored, or stuck in survival mode begin to heal in ways that feel real and lasting.
Whether you’ve lost someone important, feel disconnected from yourself, or are still sorting through pain from your past, you deserve support that honors your story and meets you where you are.
Sara Wilper
LCSW, LSCSW, MSW
Hi, I’m Sara Wilper.
A Kansas City Therapist.
Why Clients Choose Sara Wilper Therapy
Over 25 years of clinical experience
Licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and Arizona
Specialized in grief, trauma, anxiety, and EMDR therapy
Rooted in authenticity, compassion, and real-world tools
Focused on helping you build emotional balance and resilience
When you work with me, you’ll find a therapist who truly listens, supports, and helps you rediscover your strength.
Whether you’re just entering adulthood or navigating life transitions later in life — I’m here for you.
Young Adults
Managing anxiety, family pressure, or unresolved childhood pain
1 in 5 young people has or will develop a mental illness in their lifetime. Good mental health is essential to healthy adolescent development; it helps young people build positive social, emotional, thinking, and communication skills and behaviors. It also lays the foundation for better mental health and wellbeing later in life.
Adults
Coping with grief, burnout, family dysfunction, or trauma
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. For adults this can influence one’s ability to work, maintain healthy friendships or relationships, and effectively be a part of society.
Seniors
Facing cumulative loss, aging transitions, or long-held emotional wounds
Mental health problems are common among seniors and may include isolation, affective and anxiety disorders, dementia, and psychosis, among others. Many seniors also suffer from behavioral disorders, cognitive deterioration or confusion states as a result of physical disorders or surgical interventions. Therapy and treatment can aid seniors in experiencing a calmer and more adaptive approach to life.
Why Online Therapy Works:
Confidential, convenient, and just as effective.
In today’s busy world, taking time for therapy shouldn’t add stress to your life. That’s why I offer fully virtual, secure, and confidential online therapy sessions for individuals in Kansas, Missouri, and Arizona. With online therapy, you can access the support you need with ease and flexibility.
Accessible care from your home—no commute, no stress
Ideal for rural areas or busy schedules
Flexible appointments to fit your life
Fully licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and Arizona
EMDR and trauma-informed care available online
HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform
Secure, private, and judgment-free support
Kansas City Therapy and beyond
Know Someone Who Could Use Support?
I regularly work with clients referred by friends, family, and professionals who see the need for compassionate, specialized care.
You Don’t Have to Let Grief or Trauma Define Your Life
You’re not too broken. You’re not too late. You’re not the only one carrying this.
If you’re ready to begin healing — or just want to see if therapy is the right fit — I’m here. Let’s talk.
Book a consultation today — online therapy for grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, EMDR, and family dysfunction.
Serving Kansas City, MO • Rural Missouri • Suburban Kansas • Online statewide in Arizona