Therapy and Counseling Services - Kansas City

Couples and Marriage Counseling

Our relationships can be a great source of strength, but they can also cause pain and heartache. Whether you currently feel committed to building a better relationship, ambivalent about the future of your relationship, or fear that your relationship is on the brink of collapse—we can help.

SEX THERAPY

Getting married? Thinking about getting engaged? Research shows that premarital counseling can help couples get off to a stronger start and reduce their risk of divorce. We spend thousands of dollars and countless hours preparing for the ceremony—invest some time in further strengthening your relationship so that you can build and maintain the future you envision today!

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the weight of anxiety, grief, trauma, or self-doubt. Whether you're seeking clarity, emotional relief, or a deeper understanding of yourself—we’re here to help you navigate life’s challenges and rediscover your inner strength.

PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING

COUPLES COUNSELING INTENSIVES

In our marriage/couple intensive program we meet with you and your partner in an intensive, individualized format over multiple days. This allows us to either jump-start the counseling process, which usually decreases the total amount of time couples are seen in counseling, or it provides a strong dose of marriage/couples counseling to get you and your partner back on track.

RELATIONSHIP AND LIFE COACHING

At the Kansas City Relationship Institute, LLC, we will help you clarify your values, your priorities, and your goals—as well as the factors that are keeping you from reaching your potential. Whether focusing on your relationship, work, health, motivation, or all of these, we can help you reach new heights in work, love, and life.

MARRIAGE and COUPLES RETREATS

Are you interested in spending a weekend strengthening your relationship? Do you want to learn more about yourself and your partner and better understand where you can grow as an individual and as a couple?

RE-CONNECTING PARENT(s) AND ADULT CHILDREN

Life happens. Things are said. Offenses are given and taken. Relationships become distant. There are a thousand reasons why adult children and their parent(s) lose connection.

Family Therapy

Families are meant to be a source of support, but they can also experience conflict, disconnection, or miscommunication. Whether you're navigating parenting challenges, healing from past wounds, or striving to strengthen family bonds—we help families grow, reconnect, and move forward together.

Parent Coaching

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—and even the most loving parents can feel lost, frustrated, or overwhelmed. Whether you're facing behavioral challenges, co-parenting struggles, or just want to feel more confident in your role—we provide guidance, strategies, and support tailored to your family’s unique needs.

Parent-Child Therapy

The parent-child relationship lays the foundation for a child’s emotional well-being, but it can face stress, conflict, or disconnection. Whether you're working through behavioral issues, life transitions, or strained communication—we help strengthen your bond and foster healthier interactions for lasting growth.

Divorce Transition

Divorce can be overwhelming, especially when children are involved. Whether you're navigating the emotional toll of separation or working to create a healthy co-parenting dynamic—we’re here to support you through the transition, reduce conflict, and help you build a stable, supportive environment for your children.

SUPERVISION

Are you working towards LMFT licensure in the state of Missouri? Are you fully licensed but would like to grow as a couples/relationship therapist? A limited number of individual and group supervision slots are open. Please contact Paul Busk or Dr. Jared Anderson for details at info@kcrelationshipinstitute.com or 816-537-1350

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Our team of relationship experts can provide a wide variety of talks/workshops related to relationship enhancement, communication, sex, and self-development. If you are interested in having one of us speak at your business, agency, or faith community please contact us, info@kcrelationshipinstitute.com or 816-537-1350.

Paige McAllister

3 years ago

I highly recommend KCRI. They are an amazing group of talented clinicians! Christina Wilson is particularly wonderful! She is the perfect blend of relatable and personable while also being incredibly knowledgeable about how couples can navigate difficult challenges.

Jack Harden

I cannot recommend KCRI enough! Christina Wilson, in particular, is warm, affirming, and incredibly skilled in what she does. If you are someone struggling with connecting to a partner, or even interested in learning more about your own desires for life and your future, there is no one in the area I would recommend you see more than Christina. Amazing therapist!

Cameron Moore

4 years ago

Most qualified and experienced therapists you will find in Missouri, hands down.

Jimmy Bridges

8 years ago

I highly recommend The Kansas City Relationship Institute as a resource for couples in distress. They have incredibly competent therapists. I personally have worked and trained with Sally Hodges and see her as one of the best couples therapists I know. From my observation, Sally's main strengths are her abilities to express care, warmth, and transparency with all of her clients. Sally is exceptionally observant and guides clients towards greater self awareness. She cares deeply about relationships. She is committed to finding ways to strengthen clients' relationships so they find new meaning in their personal lives, as well as a renewed sense of commitment within their relationship.