“This is more than a job for me. It’s a special calling molded by my background, first-hand accounts, and credentials. It is truly meaningful and rewarding work.”

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Gary Wolf, MA, PLPC, NCC wearing a blue shirt and glasses, with grey background smiling, - Therapy for Men in Johnson County, KS - Therapist for Men - Financial Therapy for Men - Johnson County, KS - Kansas City, MO - Kansas - Missouri

About Me

For 25+ years, I worked in wealth and investment management supporting a broad array of individuals, charitable organizations, and family enterprises - including my own.

I understand the emotional struggles, deep-seated pain, and relationship conflicts caused by money and family dynamics. I saw them professionally and experienced them personally. I get it.

Knowing I was unequipped to manage it all on my own, I learned to navigate and resolve the turmoil through therapy.

During the process, I gained a deeper appreciation for self-awareness, empathy, and the power of the therapeutic connection. They helped me find relief, embrace change, repair relationships, and forge a new purpose. 

Feeling compelled to turn my experiences into a new path forward in service to others, I returned to school, earning a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. I also became certified in Financial Therapy.

I now regularly work with clients to develop the knowledge, insight, and coping skills necessary to manage hardships, resolve conflicts, and empower change from within. It is truly purposeful work - to help others as I was helped.

My professional time is divided between private practice and community mental health.

Interested in learning more? Visit my LinkedIn page.

Education

M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University

B.A., International Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Licenses

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Missouri #2022029926

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Kansas #03777

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) New York #015384

Certifications and Trainings

Certified Financial Therapist (CFT™), FTA

National Certified Counselor (NCC), NBCC

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), EMDRIA

Associations

Financial Therapy Association (FTA) - Certification and Education Committee

Financial Psychology Institute (FPI) - Executive Circle

Greater Kansas City Psychoanalytic Institute (GKCPI)

American Counseling Association (ACA)

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