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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

James Lehnardt
 

MA, LPC, NCC

James Lehnhardt is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Counseling who works with young adults and adults navigating a wide range of life challenges, including trauma, abuse, and loss. With a calm, supportive presence, James creates a collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered to grow.

As a U.S. Army veteran, James brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by veterans and first responders, as well as the impact these experiences can have on individuals and their families. He has extensive experience working with trauma related to military service, first responder stress, divorce, and life transitions, and is passionate about helping clients regain stability, confidence, and purpose.

James works with concerns such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, anger management, chronic health issues, and stress-related challenges. He takes an integrative, individualized approach to therapy—tailoring treatment to each client’s needs while focusing on practical skills, emotional insight, and long-term resilience.

Clients often describe James as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. His supportive and strengths-based style helps clients recognize their own capacity for growth and change, empowering them to build the skills needed to face life’s challenges with greater confidence and clarity.

THERAPY TYPE

Individual 
 

SPECIALIZED THERAPIES

Military & Veterans, First Responders, Trauma, PTSD, TF-CBT, CBT
 

AGES 

16-64
 

LIFE CHALLENGES

Depression, Stress & Anxiety, Adult ADHD, Anger & Emotional Regulation, Grief & Loss, Life Adjustments
 

INSURANCE

Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Health Care

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY  

Monday – 10 AM to 8 PM

Tuesday – 10 AM to 8 PM 

Wednesday – 10 AM to 8 PM 

Thursday – 10 AM to 8 PM 

Personal Note from James

“What I enjoy most about counseling is walking alongside people as they face some of life’s most difficult challenges and begin to realize they are stronger than they thought. I believe meaningful change happens when we develop practical tools, build insight, and take intentional steps forward together. It’s an honor to support clients as they grow, heal, and move toward lives that feel more balanced, hopeful, and fulfilling.”

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Testimonials

James is the first therapist that I have seen (I have been to many) that I feel sees me and doesn't make me feel like he is judging me while assisting me with dealing with my past trauma.

Exceptionally easy to connect with James. His advice, patience, insight, compassion, and knowing when to listen and when to speak are incredible. I have already recommended him to several friends for consideration to begin therapy with him. Best decision I’ve made in many years.

After seeing James, for the first time I was truly  free of many issues that have made my life often sad, confused and guilty.

Norcon Family Counseling

Trusted, trauma-informed counseling for individuals, couples, and families in Liberty, Missouri and the greater Kansas City area. Serving our community since 1994.

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Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat: By appointment only

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