PCIT at KCLighthouse

North Kansas City based Child and Family therapist helping families build positive interactions and relationships, develop safe boundaries, and have fun together.

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building connection

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skill building

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learning as a family

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fun + comfortable

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building confidence

~ building connection ~ skill building ~ learning as a family ~ fun + comfortable ~ building confidence

skill building!

We know you’ve probably read the books, printed the coping skills handouts, and saved all the parenting reels–this is skill building and live coaching to build confidence in emotion regulation and managing behaviors. BUT, we get to do it in a low-risk, fun environment nurtured for learning.

You can’t rely on activating skills without understanding and practicing. Let’s make it fun!

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A man and two children playing with wooden toys on a carpeted floor in a living room practicing PCIT.
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Family Therapist Sarah Henderson of Kansas City, Missouri
Family Therapist Sarah Henderson of Kansas City, Missouri

about me

SARAH HENDERSON, LCSW

Northland Neighborhood Therapist

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with children, teens, and families. I believe therapy should be practical and give you tools you can actually use in everyday life. My goal is to create a space where children and parents feel heard, supported, and confident as they learn new ways to manage emotions, navigate challenges, and strengthen family relationships.

I have experience helping children and families facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, trauma, and other emotional and behavioral challenges. For more than 15 years prior to private therapy, I had the privilege of supporting vulnerable children and families through my work at Children's Mercy Hospital. Those experiences have shaped my compassionate, collaborative approach to helping families build resilience and thrive.

I am also a parent. I love living north of the river and our family has always been involved in supporting our community. If I’m not in sessions, you can find me fueling my creative side, cheering for all the sports, in my garden, on a run, or playing a good backyard wiffle ball game. Much like you, I am always learning and growing to be a better parent.

  • Certified International PCIT Therapist

  • Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Therapist

  • ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (In Training)

Kids with
big emotions

Strengthen family relationships

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Fast brain and
body kids

Building
connection

Building
confidence

Challenging
thoughts

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Therapy for:

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Investment

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Two children reading at home; one girl sitting on a sofa and a boy sitting on the floor by a coffee table, both focused on their books.

Cost

You don’t need insurance to get mental health care. We are private pay, but can assist with the process of reimbursement through insurance companies. We also accept HSA/FSA funds.

“You have helped our daughter grow in so many ways. We are so incredibly thankful!”

— Former Family

“Our son is doing amazing! He is an all star in school 95% of the time and we have little issues anymore! We can’t thank you enough!”

— Former Family

“I’m so much more confident as a parent to manage hard situations at home. It feels like my daughter and I are working together much more.”

— Former Family

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Process to start therapy

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Request:

You can request an appointment here. You can also call or email HERE for any questions about our therapy options.

Schedule an
initial evaluation:

We will reach out to schedule an initial appointment to gather history and discuss therapy treatment options based on goals.

Scheduling ongoing therapy:

We will work together to find the best available time to schedule your family depending on frequency of appointments. We are always focusing on skill building leading to graduation so you can continue supporting your family independently.

Therapy Options:

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    • Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - Toddler Adaptation


    Serving toddlers with persistent behavior challenges, difficulty regulating emotions, or families wanting extra support strengthening their relationship during early development.

    • Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) 

    • Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)


    Serving kids with disruptive or negative attention seeking behaviors, not following directions or listening, challenges with attention and focus, anxiety, trauma, lack of confidence, or low self-esteem. This includes behavior management across environments such as daycares, schools, or public settings.

    • Parent Child Interaction Therapy Older Child Adaptation (PCIT-OC), 

    • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

    • Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)


    Serving kids with conflictual family relationships, disruptive or negative attention seeking behaviors, anxiety, depressed mood, trauma, lack of confidence, or low self-esteem. This includes challenges with attention, focus, or listening.

    • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

    • Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)

    Serving teenagers with managing stress, peer relationships, family conflict, life transitions or adjustment, trauma, people-pleasing or perfectionism, low-mood, anxiety, grief, and challenges with motivation or confidence.

    • Anxiety group for children and adolescents

    • Book Club Skill Building (Express Interest about ‘The Amazing Generation’ Here)

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How to contact for services:

Please enter your information here if you are interested in scheduling an intake appointment or want more information about therapy. You will receive a phone call/text or email to review our services and availability to start. We do our best to respond to requests within 24 hours.