A counseling center in Lees Summit
for the ones who have experienced much, care deeply,
&
long to grow into a life of meaning.
Welcome to BrianJames Therapy Group
a counseling center for all who desire to grow into who they are becoming.
There is a deep longing in each of us to be alive and whole. This is what we call flourishing.
Therapy, at its core, is the pursuit of flourishing. We like to describe it as a journey with three movements:
seeing and being seen
meaning making
unlocking healing and growth
This journey often requires a companion and guide - someone who is able to hold our stories; someone who is skilled in seeing, meaning making, and unlocking - as we sift through the challenges and transitions in our lives. This is why we are here.
If you are looking for support, find yourself carrying things that feel too heavy, or sit in contexts of uncertainty, pain, or transition, consider allowing us to walk with you.
We believe that if you are going to be brave and do difficult things, you shouldn’t have to be brave alone.
There is a deep longing in each of us to be alive and whole. This is what we call flourishing.
Therapy, at its core, is the pursuit of flourishing. We like to describe it as a journey with three movements:
seeing and being seen
meaning making
unlocking healing and growth
This journey often requires a companion and guide - someone who is able to hold our stories; someone who is skilled in seeing, meaning making, and unlocking - as we sift through the challenges and transitions in our lives. This is why we are here.
If you find yourself carrying things that feel too heavy, or sit in contexts of uncertainty, pain, or transition, or long to grow in ways you just can’t quite figure out on your own, I invite you to consider allowing us to walk with you.
We believe that if you are going to be brave and do difficult things, you shouldn’t have to be brave alone.
BrianJames McMahon
Owner | BrianJames Therapy Group
“People suffer less from what is wrong with them than from what in them has never been shepherded toward growth.”
- Ryan Forsell, LMFT
What We Treat
Individual Counseling
life transitions, grief, loss, + depression
trauma + PTSD
meaning making & personal growth
trauma
spirituality
anxiety + nervous system dysregulation
adults & children 10+
Creating space in which healing + stabilizing,
meaning making + restoration, activation + growth are able to be experienced.
Couples & Family Counseling
marriage restoration + infidelity recovery
pre-marital counseling
communication challenges + finding new meaning in new seasons
re-integration for separated families
navigating grief + family trauma
complicated family systems
co-parenting + complicated family systems
parents + adult children
We work with couples to lay a foundation, heal + restore, and rediscover + grow.
Intensives & Groups
Intensives
marriage revitalization & repair
missionary re-entry & furlough support
Groups
Story-Telling Communities
process groups
sexual addiction recovery
Integrating healing and forming + keeping relationships in community with others.
Our Approach
Developmentally minded. Formation focused. Relationally attentive.
Philosophically, we believe the function of counseling and the therapeutic journey is meant to go beyond behavior modification and symptom reduction. For clients this takes place through relational, depth-minded clinical work that values both healing and formation. Our clinicians use a variety of therapeutic approaches to this work including psychodynamic, EMDR, Brain-Spotting, EFT and Restoration Therapy.
Beyond Symptom Reduction
Many individuals arrive in therapy during moments of disruption, transition, or threshold: entering adulthood, navigating intimate relationships, becoming parents, confronting loss, facing leadership responsibilities, etc. In contemporary culture, these disruptions go overlooked, transitions are left unmarked, and thresholds often occur without guidance, shared language, or communal recognition. In the absence of acknowledgement, intentional marking, and meaningful initiation, emotional pain is easily interpreted as personal failure or defect.
People suffer less from what is wrong with them than from what in them has never been shepherded toward growth.
Activation of Formation
Therapy can function as a place where the process of maturation resumes. The aim of therapy is therefore not only symptom relief, but the formation of a life capable of carrying love, power, grief, and responsibility with greater steadiness.*
*the language in this section is adapted from our friends at Praxis.
Pricing & Insurance
$40-175 per session | Out of Network with all major insurances | Reduced rates available pending need | Superbills provided upon request
Accessibility
BJTG provides counseling services in-person at our offices in Lees Summit, Blackwater, and (soon) Leavenworth. Virtual sessions are available throughout the states of Missouri and Kansas. The most suitable format will be determined by a number of factors including type of support needed and location.
What to Expect
Phone Consultation: Once we have received your request, we begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation to make sure we set you up with the best fit possible.
Before First Session: Between your consultation and your first session your therapist will work with you to make sure you are set up on our Client Portal that we utilize for paperwork and billing. Paperwork does need to be completed prior to you first session.
Your First Session: Your first session is the opportunity to settle in - to the process, experience, relationship, and exploration of the work. Your therapist will take time to understand what you need in order to develop the trustworthiness with you necessary for growth. If you determine in that first session your therapist is not the right fit, we will work with you to find the right one. No pressure. No expectations. Just bring yourself.
Typical Timeline: Most clients see us weekly or biweekly for 4-8 months, though some stay longer depending on goals. Due to the relationship-centered approach to the work that we take, we do not have a pre-determined length in mind. Sometimes initial goals turn into additional goals. As long as there is value being received and growth taking place, we will continue to companion you.
Not sure what you need?
It can be difficult to know what we need and how to get it.
Use this form as a launching off point. It will help you focus in on what is essential to this journey and give us an idea of how to best support you.
From there, we will connect over the phone for a brief consultation and help you answer any further questions.