Woman-Led Therapy in Midtown Kansas City
About Fearless Counseling
Fearless Counseling was built to be the kind of practice we wished existed — warm, honest, and not afraid of the hard conversations. Whether you're working through anxiety, a relationship that feels stuck, or just trying to figure out who you are outside of everyone else's expectations, our team is here to walk it with you. No jargon, no pressure, and no plan to keep you around longer than you need us. We're right in Westport, in the heart of Midtown Kansas City, and we'd love to meet you.
Our Story
Fearless Counseling started in 2022 with a simple observation: too many people were stuck, trapped by fear, old patterns, or a version of life that no longer fit, and didn't know where to turn. What began as one therapist seeing clients has grown into a full team, now four therapists and an office manager, still rooted in the same corner of Westport on 39th Street. We built this practice to make quality, one on one therapy easy to find and easy to start, right here in the heart of Midtown Kansas City.
Go Through It, Not Around It
It's the belief behind our name. You can't plan, work, or avoid your way past the things that are actually hard, whether that's anxiety, grief, a relationship in trouble, or a life that feels off track. The only way through is through. That doesn't mean therapy has to feel heavy or clinical. It means we'll sit with you in the hard conversations, help you name what's really going on, and help you build a life that feels more aligned, honest, and yours.
A Therapist For Everyone
Fearless Counseling is woman led, and it shows in how we built this team, on purpose, not by accident. Some of our therapists are direct and will ask you the hard question in the room. Others lead with a gentler, slower pace. That's intentional. The right therapist makes all the difference, and with four different people under one roof, you don't have to hope your first call is the right fit. You have real options.
MEET OUR THERAPISTS
Meet The Team
Our therapists are licensed, experienced, and genuinely glad to meet you.
Sierra Cook
MA, LPC, NCC
Founder | Licensed Therapist
Individuals + Couples
Individuals + Couples
Kaitlyn Engelbrecht
MA, PLPC
EMDR Trained
Adults + Teens + Couples
Adults + Teens + Couples
Addison White
MA, PLPC
EMDR Trained
Older Teens + Adults
Older Teens + Adults
Layana Sariah
MS, PLPC
EMDR Trained
Children + Teens + Adults
Children + Teens + Adults
Not sure who feels like the right fit?
Each one brings a different style and specialty to the practice, so you can pick the person who feels like the right fit, or let us help you find them.
Two Ways to Start:
Choose Your Own Therapist, or Get Matched
Choose Your Own Therapist
Explore our therapist profiles and pick the person whose experience and approach feel like the best fit for you. You know yourself best. We're just here to make it easy to connect.
Get Matched
Not sure where to start? Tell us a bit about what you're looking for, and we'll match you with a therapist who fits your needs and your goals. No pressure, just the right connection
SUPPORT FOR YOUR WHOLE JOUNEY
What We Believe About Therapy
Therapy isn't meant to last forever. It's meant to equip you with tools that last a lifetime. We're not interested in keeping you in our waiting room for years. We're interested in helping you build the confidence and skills to trust yourself with whatever life throws at you next, in session and long after.
As Seen In and Recognized
Best of KC
Voted Best Counseling Services in Kansas City two years running, 2025 and 2026. Thank you to our community for this incredible honor.
VoyageKC
Featured in VoyageKC for our commitment to accessible, whole family therapy in Kansas City.
Disclaimer:
Reviews are written and posted publicly on Google by members of the community. In keeping with privacy law and our professional ethics, Fearless Counseling does not confirm, deny, or comment on whether any reviewer has received services from our practice.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
What It Feels Like, When The Fit Is Right
The right therapist can make it easier to show up, speak honestly, and keep going. The reviews below are posted publicly on Google and appear here automatically, unedited and exactly as they were written.