AJ PITTMAN
LSCSW, LCSW, LMAC, SEP
As a leading Somatic Experiencing™ (SE®) psychotherapist licensed in Missouri and Kansas, AJ offers counseling sessions using SE®, Brainspotting, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), EMDR 2.0, Flash Technique, and other state-of-the-art modalities.
She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Kansas. As a field instructor and clinical supervisor, AJ has supervised graduate students since 2012.
AJ continues to pursue the most current psychotherapy modalities, including EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing™ (SE®). She is an approved Somatic Experiencing™ (SE®) session provider at all levels and assists with nationwide trainings.
She specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma histories, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders, addictions, and related concerns.
ANGELA SEWARD
LSCSW, LCSW, SEP
Angela is a Clinical Psychotherapist licensed in Kansas and Missouri, and a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP). She is also EMDR certified. Her work is grounded in neuroscience and offers a holistic, trauma-informed, and somatic-based approach tailored to teens and adults.
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Angela integrates somatic-based therapy, EMDR, attachment-based work, Internal Family Systems (IFS/parts work), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy to support nervous system regulation, healing from trauma, and meaningful change. She incorporates psychoeducation and mind-body practices to help clients manage stress, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen relationships.
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Angela specializes in trauma processing, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship growth, and life transitions. She is inclusive, open, and affirming of the LGBTQIA+ community and is committed to creating a safe, supportive space for healing.
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WHAT IS TRAUMA
Trauma is not the event itself, but the response that becomes held in the body. Sometimes this response is interrupted or gets stuck. In our work together, we focus on reorganizing this stuck energy so the trauma response can complete, helping your physiology reorganize so you feel safer in your body.
Trauma or stress can be developmental—rooted in ongoing childhood experiences—or shock-based, arising from a specific traumatic incident. Both types can significantly limit a person’s capacity to function with resilience and ease.
Trauma may arise from a single event, repeated events, or ongoing circumstances that are physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening. These experiences can create lasting negative effects on mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Trauma is not the event, but the body’s response to it. That response can become interrupted or stuck. In our work, we help complete the trauma response and reorganize your physiology so your body can feel safer.
Trauma or stress may be developmental (from ongoing childhood experiences) or shock-based (from a specific event). Both can seriously affect your ability to function with resilience and ease.
Trauma can come from a single event, repeated events, or ongoing harmful or life-threatening circumstances, and it can have lasting effects on mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
SOMATIC EXPERIENCING™ (SE)
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Somatic Experiencing™ (SE) goes beyond typical talk therapy and can be a different therapeutic experience. Learning how the nervous system supports growth and healing from all types of trauma is an advantage with this modality.
Exploring our biology rather than attaching to the biography of who we are open us the curious with the Nervous System. Nervous System Regulation, or lack of, comes from our patterns of experiences. These patterns may create unnecessary dysregulation. This is typically an overwhelming experience and can feel confusing. By working specifically with YOUR nervous system to get an understanding of where you are and where you will go.
IN AN EMERGENCY
If you are experiencing a counseling emergency, please call the Crisis Line at 988, the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or text the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
All local emergency departments can assess behavioral and mental health needs.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS
Typically Monday through Friday, from 9 am until 5 pm.
COST OF SESSION
Session fees are $165 per 50 -55 min session. You may use your HSA (health savings account) or credit card. ​
DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE
Insurance is not accepted, as the clinicians are out-of-network. However, a super bill can provide for possible reimbursement by your insurance provider.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Many clients notice a difference after just one session, while others may need several. Your level of engagement and attendance consistency can also affect your results.
WHERE DO WE MEET FOR OUR SESSION?
Sessions are held via video on a HIPAA-compliant platform.