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I am so glad you are here.

With nearly 15 years of clinical experience and over 20 years in social work, I believe that healing starts with connection. I strive to create a space where my clients feel truly seen, heard, and supported.

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My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, respect, and collaboration. I prioritize consent and safety, ensuring that clients feel empowered in their healing process. I integrate mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Somatic Experiencing (SE)—a body-based approach that helps regulate the nervous system and restore a sense of peace. I’m also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful therapy that helps shift negative core beliefs and process trauma. As an EMDRIA Consultant, I mentor other EMDR therapists, helping them build confidence and deepen their skills.

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As a Certified Perinatal Trauma Specialist, I work closely with individuals navigating perinatal mental health challenges, including pregnancy, infant loss, and birth trauma. I continue to seek advanced training and consultation to ensure my clients receive the highest level of support during these deeply vulnerable experiences.

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I also incorporate the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), a compassionate and effective approach to healing attachment wounds, developmental trauma, and complex PTSD. This framework helps clients strengthen relationships, reconnect with their authentic selves, and reclaim their sense of agency.

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A Kansas City native, I am LGBTQ-affirming and committed to social justice, including uplifting Black and Brown voices. Outside of my practice, I love traveling, gardening, lifelong learning, and exploring art museums.

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Whether you’re working through trauma, processing loss, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we will create a path toward the healing and relief you deserve.

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Licenses

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  • State of Kansas Clinical License (LSCSW)

  • State of Missouri Clinical License (LCSW)

 

​Education

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  • Master of Social Work 

    • University of Kansas

 

​Certifications

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  • EMDRIA EMDR Certified 

  • EMDRIA Consultant

  • Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)

  • NARM Therapist 

  • Practitioner of Japanese Acupressure

Member Affiliations

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  • EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)

  • LGBT-Affirming Therapist Guild

  • Postpartum Support International (PSI)

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Training

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  • EMDRIA EMDR Level I and Level II

  • Advanced EMDR Perinatal training

  • NARM Level I and Level II

  • Brainspotting Phase I

  • Somatic Experiencing Advanced Year AII 

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

  • ACT

  • EMDRIA Speaker on EMDR in the Perinatal Period 

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Kira Harkins, LSCSW, LCSW, PMH-C

Kira@harkinscounseling.com

(913) 890-3121

6155 Oak Street, suite 10 & 11 Kansas City, MO 64113

© 2020 Harkins Counseling, LLC | Therapist, Kansas City Trauma Counselor 

Serving Johnson County, Prairie Village, Leawood, Mission Hills Overland Park, Westwood, Shawnee Mission, and Olathe, Kansas.

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