Couples Therapy
Gottman-Method-informed couples work for marriages, partnerships, premarital, and blended families.
Couples therapy →My practice is in the heart of Lee's Summit. I work with couples, families, kids, teens, and adults — and I take most major insurance. If you're looking locally, you're in the right place.
Hi, I'm Justin Puch — a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Summit Ridge Counseling, a solo therapy practice based right here in Lee's Summit. I see clients in person at my office on SE Bayberry Lane, and I offer telehealth across Missouri for people who can't make it in (or just prefer to do therapy from home).
If you've been looking for a therapist in the Lee's Summit area, you've probably noticed the search is harder than it should be. Wait lists are long. Some practices are closed to new clients. Many therapists don't take insurance. The goal of this page is to make your decision easier — by being upfront about what I offer, who I work with, and how to get started.
Gottman-Method-informed couples work for marriages, partnerships, premarital, and blended families.
Couples therapy →Specialized work with kids and teens dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavior challenges.
Child therapy →CBT and ACT-based work for anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and the moments you can't quite name.
Adult therapy →Expert testimony, psychosocial assessments, and reunification therapy for families involved in Missouri family court.
Court services →Clinical evaluations for ADHD, substance use, 504/IEP documentation, and partial psychological evaluations.
Assessments →Can't get to Lee's Summit? HIPAA-compliant video sessions are available anywhere in Missouri.
Telehealth →The office is just east of US-50 and easy to reach from anywhere in eastern Jackson County. Parking is on-site and free. The waiting area is private — you won't run into your neighbor.
In-network with Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, GEHA, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. For most clients, this means a copay of $0–$40 per session. Private pay is $135 for individual therapy and $150 for couples and family therapy.
If you're not sure about your coverage, I can help you check before our first session. Send me a quick message with your insurance details and I'll get back to you within 2 business days.