Mental Health Practice – Brookside Anxiety & Mental Health
Situated in Kansas City’s Brookside neighborhood at 6155 Oak Street, Suite C, KCMO 64113, Brookside Anxiety & Mental Health is a therapy practice with a stated focus on evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and related conditions. The site reports the practice has been recognized as Kansas City’s Best Mental Health Services for three consecutive years.
Licensed clinicians listed on the practice website include Dr. Heather Smith (PhD), Dr. Chris Sexton (PhD, MS), Dr. Jennifer Fontaine (PsyD), Dr. Paige Jardine (PsyD), Savanna Stevens (LPC), and Nick Lazeckhko. The team spans doctoral-level psychology and licensed professional counseling credentials.
Services offered at Brookside Anxiety & Mental Health include individual therapy, child and teen therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychological assessments. The practice highlights service delivery flexibility, noting that sessions can take place at clients’ homes, schools, or within the community, in addition to traditional office visits. Both in-person and telehealth options are available. The practice participates in Psypact, allowing licensed providers to deliver telehealth services across most states.
Treatment is described as individualized and client-centered, with the site placing emphasis on responsive communication and between-session support when clients need it. Collaboration with physicians and educators is noted as part of the care approach for certain clients, particularly those who may benefit from coordinated support across providers.
Specific therapeutic modalities beyond the general evidence-based description are not enumerated on the main site page reviewed. Insurance participation details are not listed on the available page content. The practice’s Psypact membership is highlighted as enabling telehealth delivery across most of the country, which expands geographic access for clients outside the Kansas City metro area. The team’s credential mix, combining PhD and PsyD clinicians with licensed professional counselors, reflects a broad clinical depth spanning assessment, diagnosis, and therapy services. Appointment requests can be submitted through an online form, and a patient portal is accessible for existing clients.
Contact phone: (816) 678-0661.