Gretchen Wells, LSCSW, LCSW, KS | Psychotherapist

About Gretchen Wells

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Relational

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gretchen Wells

Starting therapy can feel like a big step - especially if you're used to being the one who holds everything together. From the outside, you're functioning. You show up, figure things out, and keep going. But internally, it's heavier than it looks. Your mind doesn't really shut off. You think things through, try to make sense of it, but still feel stuck in ways you can't quite shift on your own. A lot of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and capable - but exhausted from carrying so much internally. They're not looking for surface-level advice. They want something that actually helps them feel different, not just understand why they feel the way they do. My approach is real, collaborative, and grounded in both insight and action. We'll take time to understand what you're carrying and how it's been affecting you, while also finding practical ways to help things feel more manageable in your day-to-day life. You don't have to have the 'right' words or present things perfectly - this is a space where you can show up as you are, and we'll figure it out together. I also bring a deep understanding of grief and loss - including experiences that are complicated, unexpected, or hard to put into words. I know how isolating it can feel to carry something that other people don't fully understand, especially when life keeps moving around you. You don't have to rush it, explain it perfectly, or minimize it here.

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Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Stress Management

Therapy

Worry

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1932509494

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What practice does Gretchen Wells work with?

Gretchen Wells works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Gretchen Wells?

Gretchen Wells frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Gretchen Wells on their profile.