Juniper + ray therapy
Where your roots are honored and your light is revealed.
Many people notice that when emotions rise, something shifts inside.
We try to hold everything in. To stay composed. To stay acceptable. To keep moving — even when it’s exhausting or confusing.
And still — there may be a part of you that wants to feel understood. At ease. Connected. Able to show more of who you are.
I help adults and couples who struggle to understand or express what’s happening inside build relationships where all of who they are is welcome — not just the version that feels “okay.”
Does this feel familiar?
Maybe you look steady on the outside — or maybe things feel harder to manage than you’d like.
Inside, things can feel messy, overwhelming, or oddly far away.
You might notice:
A tightness in your chest when feelings come up — afraid you’re “too much.”
You smooth things over — especially with your partner — to avoid conflict.
Your mind replays conversations long after they’re over, worried the mask slipped.
You want closeness, but opening up feels risky.
Small things with your partner turn into distance or silence.
Distrust builds when others don’t show up how you hoped.
You feel lonely in your relationships, even when you’re not alone.
If any of this sounds like you, you’re not broken — you’re tired of pretending.
Raelynn Slipke
Marriage and Family Therapist
I’m Raelynn — and I care deeply about the parts of you most people miss.
In therapy, you don’t have to be the composed version of yourself. You get to be the real one — the thoughtful, tender, overwhelmed, courageous you. Clients tell me I’m equal parts grounded and bold—someone who can hold the hard stuff with warmth and a bit of humor. I believe healing happens through real connection, so our work will be both caring and honest as we explore what keeps you stuck and what helps you grow.
Kansas TLMFT Missouri PLMFT
Together, we can help you:
Understand what’s really happening inside
So you don’t keep defaulting to overthinking, shutting down, or smoothing things over.Build emotional safety — within yourself and in your relationship
So it feels easier to share what you feel without worrying you’re “too much.”Change stuck patterns in your partnership
Less looping arguments, less silence… more clarity, repair, and connection.Let go of the old roles that keep you performing
So you can show up fully — not just the version of you that feels acceptable.Communicate in a way that creates closeness
Feeling heard, understood, and able to reach for each other instead of pulling away.
therapy for couples and individuals
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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
For adults who want to stop hiding and start living with more clarity and confidence in themselves and their relationships.
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couples therapy
For partners who feel distant, stuck, or misunderstood. It’s okay to want a relationship that feels safe, honest, and connected.
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clients in rural communites
I know how hard it can be to find support. I offer private, safe support for people in rural areas—right from your own home.
let’s talk
We can schedule a phone call or jump right into scheduling- This is just the first step. I’ll be in touch soon!