Journey Embraced LLC

03/05/2026

Recover Well 💜🌱

03/05/2026

~Strong on the Outside. Under Pressure on the Inside.~

Athletes are often praised for their discipline, toughness, and drive.

But behind the pressure to perform, many athletes are quietly carrying:

• Anxiety about performance
• Fear of letting teammates or coaches down
• Identity tied closely to sport
• Pressure to push through stress or injuries
• Difficulty managing expectations on and off the field

This pressure affects adolescent athletes, college athletes, and high performers alike.

Mental health support isn’t weakness.
It’s training for the mind.

Developing mental resilience, emotional regulation, and confidence can make a powerful difference — both in sport and in life.

Send a message to learn more

03/03/2026

✨ Meet Debra Richardson ✨

Yesterday we talked about the hidden weight many women carry in midlife — aging parents, shifting identity, long-term marriage dynamics, career stress, and years of putting everyone else first.

This is the work Debra Richardson is deeply passionate about.

With over 30 years of clinical experience, Debra provides steady, grounded support for:

• Women navigating perimenopause and menopause
• Empty nest transitions
• Caring for aging parents and sandwich generation stress
• Late-life divorce or long-term relationship strain
• Grief and major life transitions
• Anxiety and depression in high-functioning adults

Debra also works with men navigating anger concerns, helping them develop healthier coping strategies and relational skills.

She accepts UHC, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Kansas Medicaid, and EAP referrals.

If you’re in a season of transition and looking for experienced, compassionate support, Debra is now accepting new clients.

Contact us to schedule.

03/02/2026

The Hidden Burnout of Midlife Women
No one talks enough about how heavy midlife can feel.
You may be:

• Supporting aging parents
• Navigating perimenopause or menopause
• Managing teenagers
• Holding a career together
• Trying to stay connected in a long-term marriage
All at the same time.

Many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s describe feeling exhausted — not just physically, but emotionally.

This season often brings identity shifts, grief, changing roles, and quiet burnout after years of caregiving.
If you’ve found yourself thinking:
“I shouldn’t feel this overwhelmed.”
“I just need to push through.”
“Everyone else needs me.”

Pause.

Chronic self-sacrifice eventually turns into depletion.
Midlife is not a crisis.
It’s a transition.
And transitions require support.
You are allowed to need care too.

Send a message to learn more

03/02/2026

We currently have 2 spots remaining for our Connected: Mother–Daughter Pr***en Group.
If you’ve been considering joining, this is a great time to reserve your place. Space is intentionally limited to create safety and meaningful connection.

Email to register: tanise@jecounselingkc.com

02/26/2026

The pr***en years can feel tender.

One minute she’s your little girl.
The next… there’s eye-rolling, big emotions, and growing independence.

If you’ve noticed more tension lately — over phones, friends, tone, or attitude — you’re not alone. And it doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means she’s growing.

✨ We’re excited to introduce Connected: Staying Close in the Pr***en Years — a 4-part small group experience created specifically for mothers and daughters ages 10–13.

This intimate group will help you:

• Navigate big emotions without constant power struggles
• Strengthen communication and mutual understanding
• Create emotional safety during this transitional season
• Protect and deepen your bond before the teen years

Space is intentionally limited to create warmth, honesty, and real connection.

Saturdays | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Shawnee, KS
$65 per session per mother–daughter pair

If this season feels harder than you expected, we would love to walk alongside you.

Message us or email tanise@jecounselingkc.com to reserve your spot.

02/25/2026

Not all wounds leave bruises.

If you’ve ever walked away from a relationship feeling confused, doubting yourself, or wondering how you lost your voice… you’re not alone.

Healing from narcissistic and emotionally abusive dynamics takes more than “just moving on.” It takes safe space. It takes understanding. It takes being around people who get it.

Recover Well is a small, intentionally intimate group where we slow down, rebuild self-trust, and gently untangle trauma bonds — together.

This is for you if:
• You’re tired of second-guessing yourself

• You’re ready to understand what really happened

• You want to rebuild confidence and healthy boundaries

• You’re craving connection without judgment
Small groups. Real support. Steady healing.
Spots are limited on purpose.

Send a message or email Tanise@jecounselingkc.com to reserve your space. 💜🌱

02/20/2026

✨ Please help us welcome Debra Richardson, LSCSW, LCSW to the JEC Team! ✨
Debra is a Kansas & Missouri licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with 30+ years of experience supporting individuals and families. Her approach is interactive, conversational, and grounded in CBT.
She specializes in:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Relationship challenges
• Grief & loss
Debra is passionate about creating a supportive space where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped for lasting change. 💜
We’re honored to have her on the JEC team!

02/18/2026

There is something sacred about the bond between a mother and her daughter 💖

And yet… it can also be one of the most complex relationships we navigate.

We are so excited to introduce Connected: Strengthening the Mother–Daughter Bond, a 4-part small group experience intentionally created for mothers and their pr***en daughters to grow closer, communicate more effectively, and build emotional safety together.

Over four Saturdays, we will focus on:

✨ Communicating effectively
✨ Gaining deeper understanding
✨ Creating emotional safety
✨ Building a rhythm of connection
✨ Turning conflict into growth

This is a small, intimate space designed for meaningful conversations and guided support.

🗓 Saturdays: March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍Shawnee, KS
💲 $65 per mother-daughter pair for the full 4-part series

Spots are intentionally limited to preserve intimacy and connection.

To reserve your space, email: tanise@jecounselingkc.com
We would be honored to walk alongside you in strengthening one of the most important relationships in your life. 💜

02/11/2026

✨ We’re Growing at Journey Embraced Counseling! ✨

We are excited to officially welcome Chris Gudjenov, LPC to the Journey Embraced Counseling team!

Chris is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kansas specializing in:

🏆 Adolescent Athletes
🧠 High Performers
👨 Men’s Mental Health

With over 10 years of experience working with adolescents and adults, Chris brings a strong clinical background shaped by seven years supporting United States Army service members and their families through resilience training, cognitive-behavioral skill development, and holistic mental health initiatives.

As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Chris has worked in military, collegiate, and professional sport settings—helping individuals strengthen mental resilience and elevate performance.

Chris specializes in supporting:
✔️ Adolescent athletes
✔️ High achievers navigating pressure
✔️ Men facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges

Using a Cognitive-Behavioral approach, Chris helps clients build self-awareness, manage anxiety, and develop practical tools that create lasting growth—both on and off the field.

Outside of the office, you’ll likely find him hiking, staying active outdoors, or playing just about any sport he can get his hands on.

We are thrilled to expand our services to better support adolescent athletes and men in our community.

Welcome to the team, Chris! 💜

— Journey Embraced Counseling

10/07/2025

✨ Meet the Newest Member of Our Team! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Jonathan Slade, B.Th., to Journey Embraced Counseling! 🙌

Jonathan is a pastor + life coach who’s passionate about helping men grow in clarity, purpose, and emotional wellness.

He brings years of experience walking with men through:
👉 Life transitions
👉 Goal setting & personal growth
👉 Faith, identity & leadership
👉 Becoming the man, husband, or father you’re called to be

He’s now accepting new clients for faith-based men’s counseling and life coaching!

📲 Call (816)974-3389 or visit the link in our bio to book a session or learn more!

Let’s give Jonathan a warm welcome 👏

10/07/2025

🌟 Exciting News at Journey Embraced Counseling! 🌟
We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan Slade, B.Th., to the Journey Embraced team! 🎉
Jonathan is a pastor and life coach with a heart for walking alongside men through seasons of growth, healing, and transformation. With years of experience in ministry and mentorship, he offers faith-based counseling and life coaching tailored specifically to support men in areas like:
✅ Personal and spiritual growth
✅ Goal setting and life direction
✅ Servant leadership and family roles
✅ Emotional wellness and clarity
Jonathan is now accepting new clients, and we couldn’t be more excited about the impact he will make in the lives of those he serves.
➡️ If you or someone you know could benefit from Christian counseling or men’s life coaching, reach out today to schedule a session or learn more!
📞 (816)974-3389
🌐 https://www.jecounselingkc.com/
Help us give Jonathan a warm welcome! 🙌