Carleen Riley Mercado, LSCSW, Overland Park, KS

About Carleen Riley Mercado

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Life Transition

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Carleen Riley Mercado

Carleen Riley-Mercado helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clinical expertise, and a personalized approach to care. At LifeStance Health, she provides therapy services for individuals, couples, and families throughout Kansas, supporting patients as they work toward healing, growth, and improved emotional well-being. Since beginning her clinical practice in 2017, Carleen has developed experience helping individuals facing anxiety, depression, and alcohol and drug use concerns. She understands that every person’s journey is unique and works collaboratively with patients to identify meaningful goals and create practical strategies for lasting change. In addition to these areas of focus, she offers support for a wide range of mental health and life challenges. Carleen incorporates evidence-based approaches tailored to each patient’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also offers additional therapeutic interventions to help patients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior. She enjoys working with a diverse range of populations, including individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and those involved in adoption or foster care experiences. Whether supporting a child experiencing behavioral challenges, a teen navigating school-related stress, or an adult facing major life transitions, Carleen strives to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Office location

Carleen Riley Mercado, LSCSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Kansas

12541 Foster St, Ste 200, Overland Park, KS 66213

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Kansas

Education and training

University of Louisville, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1427646983

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What practice does Carleen Riley Mercado work with?

Carleen Riley Mercado works with LifeStance Health - Kansas.

Where is Carleen Riley Mercado's office located?

Carleen Riley Mercado has 2 office locations in Overland Park, view full addresses on Carleen Riley Mercado's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Carleen Riley Mercado?

Carleen Riley Mercado frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Carleen Riley Mercado on their profile.