Mrs. Sarah West-Effland, LCSW, LSCSW

(She/her)

Summit Counseling

618 SE 4th St Ste 104
Lees Summit, MO 64063-2908

+1 (816) 282-2161

Website

EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

About Me

I have been working in the mental health field for over 18 years. I have worked in many different settings such as inpatient, children's home, outpatient day treatment, community mental health counselor, and currently own and run my own private practice.

Education & Experience

University of Kansas Master's Degree in Social Welfare May 1999 University of Missouri- Kansas City Bachelors Degree in Psychology May 1995

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Sliding Scale
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealth

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