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Faith-Based Counseling Services in Kansas City, MO
Living Waters is a faith-based counseling practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome emotional and relational challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Founded by Cindy Markley, our team combines professional expertise with personal experience in healing from trauma, grief, and toxic relationships. We specialize in integrating Biblical principles with clinical techniques to address anxiety, depression, identity struggles, and relational dysfunction.Our counselors hold national certifications and advanced training in grief recovery, EMDR trauma therapy, and Gottman couples counseling. With both in-person and telehealth options available, we provide personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique journey toward wholeness and emotional freedom.
Services
Faith-Based Counseling
Grief Recovery
Couples Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
EMDR Therapy
Play Therapy
Adolescent Counseling
Identity Development
Relational Counseling
Highlights and features
- Certified Grief Recovery Specialists with global recognition
- Nationally Board Certified Counselors with Missouri licensure
- Specialized training in narcissistic abuse recovery and trauma therapy
- Faith-integrated evidence-based treatment approaches
- Experienced counselors with combined decades of clinical practice
Associations and certifications
- Grief Recovery Institute
Services
Faith-Based Counseling
Integrating Christian principles with clinical techniques to address emotional and relational challenges. Our counselors help clients align their healing journey with Biblical teachings while maintaining professional therapeutic standards. This approach benefits individuals seeking spiritual context for their emotional growth and recovery from trauma or identity struggles.
Grief Recovery
Specialized support for processing grief from various life changes beyond death, including relationship loss and identity crises. Certified specialists guide clients through evidence-based recovery programs developed by the Grief Recovery Institute. Focuses on actionable steps rather than time-based healing to restore emotional well-being.
Couples Therapy
Gottman-trained counseling addressing communication breakdowns and relational patterns. Helps couples rebuild connection through structured sessions focusing on conflict resolution and emotional intimacy. Specializes in recovering from infidelity and breaking toxic relationship cycles while maintaining confidentiality and trust.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized trauma care using EMDR techniques for PTSD and adverse life experiences. Combines cognitive restructuring with bilateral stimulation to process traumatic memories. Effective for both single-incident trauma and complex trauma from ongoing abuse or neglect.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Targeted support for survivors of emotional abuse in various relationship contexts. Focuses on rebuilding self-identity and establishing healthy boundaries. Addresses the unique challenges of recovering from manipulative relationships through specialized therapeutic frameworks and peer support resources.
People
Cindy Markley
Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor
Cindy Markley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with over 20 years of experience in trauma recovery and faith-based counseling. She holds certifications in EMDR, Gottman methods, and as a Grief Recovery Specialist. Her personal journey through toxic relationships informs her compassionate approach to helping others find healing.
Lauren Peter
Professional Licensed Counselor
Lauren Peter specializes in adolescent counseling and faith-integrated therapy approaches. With experience as a school counselor and special education teacher, she helps clients of all ages navigate identity struggles and emotional challenges using evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT while respecting individual spiritual perspectives.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide faith-based counseling for individuals, couples, and families including trauma recovery, grief counseling, narcissistic abuse recovery, EMDR therapy, and couples counseling using Gottman methods.
How is faith integrated into therapy sessions?
While maintaining professional clinical standards, we incorporate Biblical principles and spiritual perspectives when requested by clients, focusing on healing through Christ-centered hope and identity.
What can I expect during my first counseling session?
Your initial session will include a comprehensive assessment of your concerns, personal history, and treatment goals while establishing a safe, confidential therapeutic environment aligned with your values.
Do you accept insurance or offer payment plans?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not offer payment plans. Good Faith Estimates are provided for all services as required by law.
Are telehealth counseling options available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions through encrypted platforms for clients preferring remote counseling while maintaining the same quality of care as in-person sessions.
What qualifications do your counselors hold?
Our therapists maintain national certifications (NCC), state licensure (LPC/PLPC), and specialized training in EMDR, Gottman methods, and Grief Recovery Specialist certification.
