Kallie

Mrs Kallie Gettinger

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) specializing in toddlers through preteens and their families. As a LSCSW and Registered Play Therapist (RPT).”

About Me

I support toddlers through preteens and their families as they navigate life's emotional waves. Through play, children can safely express feelings and experiences they might not yet have words for. This collaborative approach helps young ones make sense of their world and develop confidence. Parents gain practical strategies to understand and guide their child's growth. Together, we build stronger family connections and lasting well-being.

Approach

Using play as a bridge, I listen closely to what children show and parents notice, shaping each session around curiosity and small, achievable steps. In my Overland Park office we move at a child’s tempo—short activities, gentle reflection, and clear coaching for caregivers between visits so skills extend into daily life. When worries, behavior, or past events come up, I pair expressive play with simple, observable strategies and occasional brief assessments to track progress. Families seeking practical, hands‑on support for emotional growth often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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Works With:

  • Children
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Parents
  • Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker

Qualifications

University of Kansas

Service Areas

KMG Play Therapy, PLLC

In-person

Overland Park, Kansas

United States