Individual and Couples Therapy in Kansas City
Licensed Therapist in Kansas City | Online Therapy Available in MO & KS
Sometimes life feels like an uphill battle. You might feel isolated, overwhelmed, or afraid of burdening the people around you with your emotions. But you’re not alone and you don’t have to keep pushing through without support. As a licensed therapist based in Kansas City and serving clients across Missouri and Kansas, I specialize in helping women and couples work through the anxiety, shame, self-doubt, and relationship patterns that keep them stuck.
Whether you're struggling with low self-worth, anxious attachment, or navigating toxic relationship dynamics, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and start living a life that actually feels good.
You Deserve to Be Happy.
Therapy for People Tired of Shrinking, Overthinking, and Settling
If you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, hiding how you feel, or ending up with the wrong people over and over again—there’s a reason for that. And it’s not because you’re broken. Maybe shame has made it hard to like what you see in the mirror. Maybe you feel guilty anytime you try to set boundaries. Maybe your thoughts are so loud you can’t hear what you actually want anymore.
That’s where therapy comes in. I can help you rebuild confidence, challenge negative self-talk, and break free from people-pleasing patterns so you can show up fully in your life and relationships.
You are not your intrusive thoughts. You are not your past. And you do not have to keep living like this.
It’s Not About Avoiding Difficult Emotions. It’s About Learning How to Navigate Them.
In our work together, you don’t need to pretend to have it all together. There’s no judgment here—just space to breathe, feel, and start showing up for your
So let’s talk about it!
Here’s the Game Plan
Feel
When it feels safe to do so, we’ll start working on feeling and processing what’s going on inside your body and mind so that you feel more in control.
Heal
No matter what you’re struggling with, you have the power to use your emotions, your strengths, and the tools we practice in session to heal. What’s more empowering than that?
Reveal
And when it’s all said and done, welcome to your big reveal. This is what you’ve been working so hard for! You will now have the tools and confidence to tackle whatever life throws at you.
Meet Your Therapist
Hi! I’m Taylor Luttrell-Deeds (she/her), a licensed therapist based in Kansas City, providing in-person and online therapy across Missouri and Kansas. I work with women and couples who are ready to stop self-sabotaging, ditch toxic patterns, and start healing the relationship they have with themselves and others.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade in the health and wellness world as a yoga teacher and personal trainer. What I saw time and time again was that outward success didn’t translate to inner peace. People were still stuck in shame, self-criticism, and disconnect. I knew I wanted to go deeper, so I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology and built a practice that bridges self-awareness with real action and growth. You can get to know more about me by scrolling down to the bottom of this page!
Or if you're ready to take the next step toward the life you deserve, I’d be honored to support you in this journey.
Specialties
Relationship-Focused:
Relationship Issues
Toxic Relationship Patterns
Anxious Attachment
Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy
Self-Worth & Identity:
People-Pleasing & Boundary Issues
Identity Exploration
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
Mental & Emotional Wellness:
Anxiety
Racing Thoughts & Overthinking
Depression
Emotional Resilience
Disordered Eating & Body Image
Services Offered at TLD Counseling
Individual Therapy
I offer therapy for adults 18+ of all backgrounds, genders, and identities. I use a CBT-based approach and tailor our work to your specific goals. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, shame, people-pleasing, or self-confidence, I’ll meet you where you’re at with honesty, compassion, and accountability.
Couples Therapy
I help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen connection. Whether you’re in crisis or simply want to strengthen your relationship, we’ll work together to help you both feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Marriage Counseling
For married couples of all ages and backgrounds looking to reconnect, repair, or grow, marriage counseling offers a path toward a more fulfilling partnership. Whether you're on the brink or just feeling stuck, I’ll help you learn practical tools to support your relationship long-term.
Sex Therapy
Struggling with desire, shame, or disconnection in your sex life? I provide affirming sex therapy for adults 18+ with a wide range of goals—from exploring desire and reducing shame to addressing dysfunction and deepening intimacy. As a sex-positive clinician, I welcome all identities and orientations.
Are you ready to get started?
TLD Counseling offers both in-person sessions in Kansas City and online therapy for adults in Missouri and Kansas.
If you're ready to start feeling more confident, connected, and in control, I’d be honored to support you.
Get to Know Taylor Luttrell-Deeds, M.S., PLPC in Kansas City, MO.
Let’s Get Personal: I am an Aquarius with a lot of Scorpio in her chart - A.K.A. a free spirit with a feisty side :) I love being active, whether it’s taking a yoga class, participating in a Spartan race, or going on a hike. But honestly, I’ll try any kind of movement that makes me feel good. I love reading (audiobooks are kind of my jam even though my husband says they don’t count) and listening to podcasts. I grew up with a Psychologist as a mother and Biologist as a father, so I guess you could say Mind/Body has always been a part of my life. I am extremely passionate about healing the relationship you have with yourself, and am a sex-positive clinician who enjoys working with people with diverse sexual desires, orientations, and practices.
I’m Not Your Typical Therapist: A lot of therapist will sit and listen to your challenges and stories, validate your feelings, and send you on your way. But in my opinion, that only gets you so far. Yes, it feels amazing to vent and have an unbiased person listen to you… but then what?
With having such a heavy background in coaching, I guess you could say my therapy style is both warm and motivating, while also being goal-oriented. My hope is for you to leave every session with something to work on while also feeling extremely empowered to do so. So if you need someone who will not only listen and support you, but also push you to grow, I’m your therapist.
The Background Story: For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to helping people improve their lives—first as a yoga instructor, then as a personal trainer, and now as an individual and couples therapist. Throughout my career in health and wellness, I noticed something profound: no matter how many goals people achieved, they often struggled to truly appreciate their progress or feel confident in the person they saw in the mirror. It became clear that the mental and emotional challenges they faced had been neglected for far too long. Despite their outward success, they weren’t experiencing the deep transformation they longed for.
This disconnect was heartbreaking to witness, and I realized I had to do more to truly support people in their healing process. That’s why I decided to pursue a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, equipping myself with the knowledge and tools to help people achieve mental and emotional well-being that goes beyond surface-level achievements.
BLOG
Not Ready for Therapy Yet? No Problem!
I get it—starting therapy is a big step, and sometimes you’re just not there yet. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your growth on hold. That’s why I created my blog.
It’s packed with no-BS insights, practical advice, and real talk about relationships, confidence, and the messy parts of being human. Whether you need a little nudge in the right direction or just want to dip your toes into self-growth before booking a session, my blog is here to help—for free.
So, if you’re not quite ready for therapy but still want to start making changes, go check it out. When you’re ready for the next step, I’ll be here.
