Krystal Shipps, MA, LCPC, LCAC, LPC

I know if I was looking for a new therapist in this day and age, I’d have a lot of questions about who they are as a person. One of the best indicators of whether or not therapy will be successful is the “fit” between client and therapist.

Therefore, I want you to know that if there’s anything you need to know about me in order to feel safe sharing your story with me (for example: What do I believe in? How do I vote? What social justice causes are important to me?) then I want you to know you can ask me and I will be honest with you. If you find that my answers don’t align with your worldview, I have a vast referral network and will help you find someone with whom you will feel safe. I take this role very seriously and want you to know I’m on your side. I also do not use AI in my clinical practice, including not using it in note-taking, recording sessions, diagnosing, or treatment planning.

I’m passionate about helping others understand themselves and their partners in order that they may deepen and strengthen their relationships. I feel a lack of self-worth is at the core of many mental health issues and I seek to help soothe that conflict using tools you can apply everyday. I am also a licensed clinical addictions counselor and have a heart for working with those battling substance use.  

I am a member of the Secular Therapy Project and provide secular therapy services.

Separate from my counseling services, I offer life coaching for adults who want help finding their path or achieving their life goals. I am a lifelong student of relationships and use my experiences and intuition to help others find happiness.

All sessions are provided via telehealth.

I am married to the love of my life, Kenny, and we have a blended family with 5 children, ages 29 to 21. I’m also a proud “K-Ma” to our grandson. We have one very spoiled Yorkie, Phoebe. In my spare time, I love watching the Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas Jayhawks, live music and cheering on our high school sports teams. I’ve also been known to hit up a local comedy open mic night or karaoke bar! I love everything about living in Kansas City except the fact that you can get frostbite at a football game.