Seeds of Change Counseling & Consulting, LLC

01/15/2026

We have exciting news! After dreaming about this for years, we are making a big move.

On February 2, 2025 we will begin providing services at our new location of 300 Unity Circle North in Lee's Summit.

This office will allow all our clinicians to be together in one private space, and for our practice to be the only business on our floor. We are also pleased to share that this space will allow for enhanced client privacy, enhanced security, a less busy waiting area, enhanced ability to control office temperature, multiple waiting areas, more accessible parking, and more efficient snow removal. Our new location also offers additional features for clients or their waiting parent/family to enjoy such as a rose garden, nature trail, and on-site coffee shop.

We are excited to be located in the historic Unity Village Campus, in a building with beautiful views. It was built in 1929 as part of the original Unity Farm. Unity is now known in the community as a premiere event space and conference center in Lee's Summit, while also housing a variety of unaffiliated businesses in their office spaces to include lawyers, functional medicine and wellness practitioners, archivists, lenders, insurance agents, software providers, and the Kansas City Regional Office of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. We continue to operate as a privately owned counseling practice, dedicated to ethical and client centered counseling services. We can't wait to welcome you to our new space!

Photo Credit: Unity.org

01/14/2026

A simple grounding exercise for kids, teens, and adults. If you're feeling overwhelmed try engaging your senses! This can help you return to the present and to a sense of safety in your body.

Notice:
5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste

Make sure you are engaging with these if you can! Run your fingers along several textures, keep gum or a hard candy nearby, notice differences in colors. Small tools can help calm big emotions. Coping skills are only a part of the therapy journey and we have a few current openigs for new clients. Call or email today for a free consultation - 816-508-5934 or cara@seedsofchangecc.com

01/13/2026

Today we get to celebrate Mackenzie Shanks, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR! Independently licensed counselors have completed a graduate degree in counseling, hundreds of supervised hours during their degree completion, taken and passed multiple standardized tests proving their counseling knowledge, and completed an additional 3000 SUPERVISED HOURS after graduation. Mackenzie has completed all these requirements and has been approved for independent licensure by the Missouri Board of Professional Counselors.

This is big, and we are so proud of you and the the grounded, competent, warm, and compassionate provider you are. So happy to have you as part of our team 💚

01/12/2026

School pressure. Social stress. Identity questions.
January can feel overwhelming for teens.

Therapy gives teens a space to talk openly, learn coping skills, and feel understood.

We have providers who specialize in teens!
📞816-508-5934
📨cara@seedsofchangecc.com

01/09/2026

Are you struggling to cope with life's challenges? Check out our latest blog post on five types coping skills that can support your mental health journey. We've included a freebie downloadable PDF at the end just for you! Learn practical ways to reduce anxiety and build resilience here: https://wix.to/NOs7LcT

When life feels overwhelming, finding ways to manage stress and emotions can make a big difference. Coping skills are tools that help you navigate difficult moments, reduce anxiety, and build resilience. Everyone’s mental health journey is unique, but certain coping skills can support you no matte...

01/09/2026

You don’t need to “fix” yourself to deserve support.
Therapy is a space to slow down, reflect, and feel steadier — you don't have to become someone completely new.
Support for children, teens, and adults across the Kansas City area.
We have a couple of openings for next week! Call or email for a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.
📞816-508-5934
📨cara@seedsofchangecc.com

01/07/2026

We are growing 🌱 New location coming soon! Details next week. Additional space means additional openings for all ages with our providers. For more information or to schedule contact:

📞816-508-5934
📨cara@seedsofchangecc.com
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01/07/2026

January transitions can be hard for kids, even when they can’t explain why.

Signs your child may need extra support:
• Increased meltdowns
• Sleep changes
• School resistance

Child therapy helps kids build emotional language, coping skills, and confidence.

For more info or a free consultation call: 816-508-5934 or cara@seedsofchangecc.com

01/05/2026

January doesn’t have to mean starting over.
It can mean starting gently.

If the new year feels heavy, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re human.

We support children, teens, and adults across Kansas City with compassionate, person-centered therapy.

We have therapists with a couple of openings for all ages this week!

📞 816-508-5934
📨 cara@seedsofchangecc.com

01/02/2026

As we enter our first day back in the office in 2026, a quick reminder that you can choose to make resolutions or changes for the new year, AND you don't have to unless you want to! Sometimes focusing on a word to drive your actions for the upcoming year, or changing a habit or two can feel much more doable than reinventing yourself entirely. And we think you're pretty cool just as you are :)

01/02/2026

💙 New Year, New Awareness 💙

As we step into January, it’s a powerful time to check in on how you’re really feeling after birth.
Not every postpartum mood change is the same, and knowing the difference can help you get the right support:

🔹 Baby Blues: Temporary mood swings, tearfulness, irritability; usually resolve within 2 weeks
🔹 Postpartum Depression (PPD): Persistent sadness, low energy, hopelessness, loss of interest; may last months without treatment
🔹 Postpartum Anxiety (PPA): Excessive worry, racing thoughts, panic; can interfere with daily life

✨ Early recognition leads to earlier support and recovery.

And remember, perinatal mental health conditions can also include OCD, Bipolar Mood Disorders, PTSD, and Psychosis.

💙 You are not alone, and help is available.

If you need support now:
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773 (no diagnosis needed)
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 In a crisis, call or text 988
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI app
🔷 Visit Postpartum.net for programs and resources

✨ A new year can be the beginning of feeling better.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Seeds of Change Counseling & Consulting team!