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  • You Just Want to Feel Picked. Seen. Valued. Connected.

    Couples & Individual Therapy When the Same Fights Keep Repeating

    Serving Missouri & Kansas through in-person and virtual therapy.
    Helping people understand what happens under stress — and change it.

    Many couples come to therapy saying things like, “We understand each other, but it doesn’t help when emotions rise,” or “The same argument keeps coming back no matter what we try.” Others notice that one person shuts down while the other escalates, or that misunderstandings turn into distance faster than expected.

    If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken. You’re likely caught in a pattern that hasn’t been clearly explained yet.

    How Therapy Works Here

    At Mint Family Therapy, I help couples and individuals understand why connection breaks down under stress and how to change those moments in real time.

    Rather than focusing only on what’s wrong, therapy here looks at what happens emotionally and physically when conflict or overwhelm shows up. We work on slowing reactions before they escalate, understanding why insight disappears in heated moments, and rebuilding trust, safety, and emotional connection.

    This approach is practical, collaborative, and grounded in how real relationships actually function.

    Individuals Are Welcome Too

    I also work with individuals who want to feel less overwhelmed or reactive, understand emotional shutdown or intensity, and improve confidence and clarity in relationships.

    Whether you come alone or with your partner, the focus is on recognizing patterns, making sense of your reactions, and creating meaningful change that lasts beyond the therapy room.

    Who This Is For

    Mint Family Therapy is a good fit for couples and individuals who feel stuck in recurring conflict, emotional reactivity, withdrawal, or disconnection. Many clients are thoughtful and self-aware, yet frustrated that understanding alone hasn’t been enough to change what happens when stress hits.

    You don’t need a diagnosis or a perfect explanation to begin — just a willingness to look at patterns together.

    Therapy Options

    Therapy is available in-person in the Kansas City area and virtually throughout Missouri and Kansas. Short-term, focused therapy plans may be available when appropriate.

    We’ll begin with a brief consultation to see if this feels like a good fit — no pressure, no judgment.

    Ready to Begin?

    Schedule a Consultation

    Take the first step toward changing the patterns that keep repeating.

    About Kevin B. Smith, M.S., LCMFT, LMFT

    Before becoming a marriage and family therapist, I spent years immersed in the art world, working as a reproduction specialist and collaborating with galleries across the globe. That chapter of my life sharpened my creativity, my attention to detail, and my respect for process — how meaning, like healing, is often built in layers rather than all at once.

    Today, I bring that same curiosity and care into the therapy room. My work focuses on helping individuals and couples understand what happens when emotions run high, communication breaks down, and familiar patterns take over. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet frustrated that insight alone hasn’t been enough to change what keeps repeating.

    As a father of five, I’ve lived through adoption, divorce, blended family life, career reinvention, and the deeply human moments of feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of myself. Those experiences shape how I show up as a therapist. I don’t see people as problems to fix, but as individuals and couples navigating complex systems, histories, and relationships.

    My approach to therapy is collaborative and grounded in understanding patterns rather than assigning blame. I care deeply about helping people feel seen, understood, and supported as they work toward stronger, more stable connection — both with others and with themselves.

    I’m also a proud supporter of our military and military families. As the father of an active-duty airman, I understand the sacrifices involved and offer discounted services to veterans and military personnel as a small gesture of respect.

    If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns you don’t fully understand yet, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy with me isn’t just about insight — it’s about building something new, at a pace that feels manageable.

    Start Here

    I offer a simple 8-week introduction plan to get started—no guesswork, no overwhelm.
    From there, we move at your pace.

    Let's Connect & Get Started!