inner peace & your true self
BeyondWell KC is an outpatient eating disorder treatment clinic that strives to provide a safe and welcoming place where clients can unravel and shift their mental and behavioral patterns so they can live a purpose driven life beyond just recovering from their eating disorder.
Using a combination of evidence-based treatment and highly personalized care, we empower individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and chronic dieting to heal their relationship with food, movement, and their bodies.
Bridging the gap from the turmoil of eating disorders to
Our logo tells the story of our relationship with our clients & the journey we go on together...
TURBULENT WATERS
of struggle
These curved waters depict the inner and outer turmoil and emotions our clients face.
THE BRIDGE
to transformation
THE LIGHT
that shines within
BeyondWell is the bridge that facilitates healing and the journey to a new and better life.
The sun represents hope for a better future & the inner strength we each carry within ourselves.
Our team includes leading experts in the field of eating disorder & disordered eating treatment in Kansas City.
BeyondWell is a team of registered dietitians, psychologists, and therapists committed to providing high quality and compassionate care.
Our team is highly experienced in treating not only eating disorders, but also body image and self-esteem, disordered eating and exercise behaviors, mental health, and relationship struggles.
We have worked with individuals of all ages, races & ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations and have experience at all levels of care, treating all types of diagnoses and complex cases. Our collective expertise allows us to provide comprehensive treatment to each individual who walks through our doors.
Our Clinicians
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Jessica Thompson
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Registered Dietitian & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant
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BeyondWell Co-Founder & Owner
MS | RD | LD | CEDS-C
Specialty: early stages of eating disorder recovery, adolescents, young adults, & perinatal women
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Approach: CBT, client-centered nutrition counseling, Health at Every Size (HAES)
Dr. Carrie Sheets
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Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist​
BeyondWell Co-Founder & Owner
MS | PhD
Specialty: eating, weight, and health-related issues, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders
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Approach: integrative therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches
Christine Rupe
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist​
MS | LCPC | CEDS
Specialty: adolescents & adults, family & group therapy
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Approach: relationship-centered therapy utilizing CBT, DBT, and ACT modalities, Health at Every Size practitioner (HAES), can work within a Christian lens if desired
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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Approach: anti-diet, intuitive eating, HAES-aligned, and anti-inflammatory approach
RDN | LDN
Sarah Thompson
Heather Burton
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant
MA | LCPC | LMHC | NCC | CEDS-C
Specialty: trauma-informed care, adolescents, young adults, perinatal women, and athletes
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Approach: integrative therapy, relationship & CBT-focused with use of DBT, ACT and Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) techniques, Health at Every Size (HAES) and gender-affirming
Virtual/Telehealth Appointments Only
Emily Meyers
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
MS | RDN | LD
Specialty: adolescents & adults (age 12+), nutrition therapy
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Approach: anti-diet, exposure therapy, CBT to adjust clients' judgments and assumptions about nutrition, movement, and health
Looking for help with a specific concern?
BeyondWell strives to create a welcoming & inclusive environment where you feel comforted & supported
throughout your recovery journey
We know that seeking help for an eating disorder can be a challenging step.
BeyondWell was founded by Jessica Thompson, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C and Carrie Sheets, MS, PhD (pictured) with the goal of being a safe space for anyone struggling with eating disorders to feel seen and held while receiving the highest possible standard of care.
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