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At Rising Phoenix Recovery & Counseling, LLC, we believe that healing is possible for everyone. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, you don't have to navigate those struggles alone. Our mission is to provide compassionate mental health support through evidence-based counseling in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward. Every person's story is unique, and your treatment should be just as individualized. Meet Karanita B. Hite, BSW, MSW, LCSW-S, LSCSW. With more than 30 years of personal and professional experience helping others, Karanita is passionate about walking alongside individuals as they rediscover hope, resilience, and purpose. She works with clients ages 8 through adulthood and has extensive experience supporting those navigating trauma, grief, substance use recovery, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her background includes: trauma-informed care, substance use recovery, childhood and adult trauma, grief and loss counseling, military first responder support, assisted living and geriatric mental health, and neurodivergent-affirming care. Karanita believes that true mental wellness is more than simply reducing symptoms. It is about developing the confidence, emotional resilience, and practical skills needed to face life's challenges while building a meaningful and fulfilling life. Our Approach: Healing begins with understanding your story. During your first sessions, we'll take time to explore your experiences, identify the concerns that brought you to counseling, and work together to develop a personalized treatment plan that reflects your goals. Our work is collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you make meaningful progress—not just during therapy sessions, but in your everyday life. Treatment approaches may include: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strength-Based and Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. These evidence-based therapies are designed to help reduce emotional distress, improve coping skills, strengthen relationships, and promote long-term healing. Areas of Focus: Rising Phoenix Recovery & Counseling provides support for individuals experiencing: trauma & PTSD, substance use recovery, dual diagnosis, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, grief & loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, anger management, emotional regulation, chronic illness, and support for veterans and first responders. Whether you're working through painful experiences from the past or navigating present-day challenges, our goal is to help you regain hope and move toward a healthier future. Why "Rising Phoenix"? The phoenix symbolizes renewal, resilience, and hope. Life's hardships may leave us feeling broken, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future. Yet healing is possible. Like the phoenix rising from the ashes, recovery is about discovering strength you may not realize you already possess and building a life filled with purpose, peace, and renewed confidence. At Rising Phoenix Recovery & Counseling, we are honored to provide recovery services and walk beside you as you take those next steps toward healing. Begin Your Journey: Seeking help is a courageous first step, and you don't have to take it alone. Whether you're looking for support for yourself, your family, or your relationship, Rising Phoenix Recovery & Counseling offers a compassionate space where healing can begin. We provide both in-person counseling in the Kansas City metro area and telehealth services throughout Missouri, making quality mental health care accessible wherever you are. Healing begins with one conversation. We look forward to walking alongside you.