Individual and Couples Therapy in Kansas City
Feel. Heal. Reveal.
But sometimes it feels like this is impossible to achieve. Maybe you feel alone with no one to talk to about the hard things that are happening in your life. Or maybe you feel like you’re always burdening your family, friends, or partner with yet another problem. Well, let me be the first one to tell you - you’re not alone! I know exactly what that feels like.
You deserve to be happy.
And I’m here for you!
It’s time to start investing in the relationship you have with yourself. You don’t have to go through this alone. We can work together to help you shed the anxiety, frustration, sadness, and guilt/shame that life can create. No emotion or problem is too small. Maybe feelings of shame are causing you to dislike yourself and who you see in the mirror, or negative thoughts are stopping you from taking the new job or starting to date again. Maybe boundary setting with the people around you feels scary or impossible so you try to be everything to everyone. Or maybe you keep getting into relationships with the wrong people who don’t treat you with respect, love or kindness. No matter what’s causing you to struggle, it’s clear that life can be really hard.
So let’s talk about it!
In this space, there is no judgement. Just room for you to take a deep breath and let it go.
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.
Hey! I’m Taylor Luttrell-Deeds.
And I am a therapist in both Kansas and Missouri. I specialize in working with individuals and couples. I have been helping people learn to love themselves for over a decade and would consider myself an open-minded, accepting, non-judgemental, and goofy human being. You can get to know more about me by scrolling down to the bottom of this page!
This crazy world of ours can be both beautiful and cruel. You’re constantly being told that you’re not good enough no matter how hard you try, and it can feel impossible to love yourself.
I mean let’s be honest - it can feel impossible to LIKE yourself.
The voice in your head never seems to shut up. It constantly tells you that you aren’t grateful enough, worthy enough, pretty/handsome enough, smart enough, and sadly… you believe it. But that voice is a LIAR and it’s time to start challenge it.
Remember - You are not your thoughts. You are so much more!
I know how hard it can be to ask for help. It can be overwhelming… scary… frustrating (all the above), but you deserve to be happy. You deserve to feel hopeful. And you deserve to be the best version of yourself each day. And here’s the good news - your desire for change and progress is exactly what you need to succeed in this journey. And I would love to help you!
Specialties
Relationship Issues
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy
Identity Issues
Anxiety
Depression
Eating Issues
Racing Thoughts
TLD Counseling - Mental Health Counseling Services
Individual Therapy
Let’s chat 1-on-1! I work with adults ages 18 and older of all races, genders, sexualities, beliefs, and ethnicities. I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to help you reach your goals throughout this journey. And as we work together you can expect authenticity, honesty, compassion, and support.
Let’s Feel. Heal. Reveal!
Couples Therapy
When a relationship is struggling, it can impact everything. But you don’t have to wait until everything is falling apart to get started. I work with adult couples ages 18 and older of all races, genders, sexualities, and relationship styles. Throughout this journey, you will learn to communicate more effectively, skillfully navigate conflict and disagreements, and ultimately get to know your partner on a much deeper level.
Marriage Counseling
I have worked with married couples of all ages, beliefs, sexualities, and backgrounds. Whether you want to strengthen your marriages, heal wounds within your marriage, or even save your marriage, we will work together to achieve that goal. I will teach you the techniques, skills, and strategies you will need to make your marriage stronger than ever.
Sex Therapy
If you’re wanting to repair or strengthen your sex life or are experiencing sexual challenges and difficulties, this could be for you. I have worked with adults 18 years or old with a wide range of goals including those who want to have better sex, those who are struggling with shame around their sexuality, and others who have been diagnosed with various sexual dysfunctions.
Are you ready to get started?
TLD Counseling provides both in-person therapy and online therapy using secure Telehealth technology.
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: I have been in the business of helping people for over ten years. First as a yoga instructor, then a personal trainer, and now an individual and couples therapist. And throughout my career, I quickly noticed that no matter how many goals people achieved, they weren’t able to appreciate their progress or the person they saw in the mirror. The mental and emotional gunk trapped in their bodies had been neglected for far too long, and the transformation they so desperately desired didn’t look the way they had hoped. This broke my heart because I knew I needed to do more and be more in order to help them. So I decided to get my Master’s in Counseling Psychology!
