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KS.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/jimmarie-smiley\">Jimmarie Smiley, M.A.</a></h3><p>MA, LCPC, LPC-S, LMHC, CPT · Merriam, KS</p></div></div><p>Jimmarie Smiley is a therapist who specializes in trauma processing and attachment-based issues, fostering healing and growth through compassionate counseling.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\" decoding=\"async\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/marvin-meeks\">Marvin Meeks, LPC-T</a></h3><p>LPC-T · Merriam, KS</p></div></div><p>Marvin Meeks is a therapist who supports clients in navigating personal struggles, relationships, and life transitions for healing and growth.</p></article></div><a class=\"therapist-results-link\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/therapists?location=Merriam%2C+KS\" rel=\"nofollow\">See all 3 therapists</a></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-conversations\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"conversations\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-conversations\"><h2>Questions we share</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Shared questions and professional perspectives for everyone.</p><div class=\"connection-results\"><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A man speaks openly during a counseling conversation.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/27db41be49150a3bd2ed641a.webp\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/f312f68b0eff64c3338c92e6.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/27db41be49150a3bd2ed641a.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/frightening-thoughts-fear-losing-control-please-help\">Why do I have these terrifying thoughts?</a></h3><p>A young man describes evening mood changes and frightening intrusive thoughts about harming himself or others that conflict with his values. He fears psychosis and wants to understand what is happening.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A blue armchair beside a closed white door in afternoon light.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/982a103d0a261a6aefbbcb3d.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/141c277b4e92824de0d2948c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/982a103d0a261a6aefbbcb3d.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/husband-and-daughter\">Is my husband’s playfulness with our daughter inappropriate?</a></h3><p>A parent is alarmed after their husband frightened their 19-year-old daughter by intruding on her privacy during previously normalized physical horseplay. They ask how to respond and whether to remove him from the home.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A green plant in a blue pot on a sunny windowsill.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/63bcb8b815361089c88991c5.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/i-think-my-husband-hates-me\">What should I do if I think my husband hates me?</a></h3><p>A parent describes repeated verbal cruelty and threats from a husband who drinks heavily, while hoping treatment might restore the marriage. They ask whether to begin therapy independently or wait for him to stop drinking.</p></article></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-places\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"places\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-places\"><h2>A little closer to home.</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Explore places, activities, and support around Merriam, KS.</p><div aria-label=\"Photographed places around Merriam, KS\" class=\"connection-results local-photo-highlights\" data-local-photo-highlights=\"\" id=\"photographed-places\"><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-11158225\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-11158225\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Argentine Carnegie Library</h3><p>Merriam, KS</p></div></div><p>United States historic place in Kansas City, Kansas</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">Nearby · About 3.9 miles from Merriam center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-8597723\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-8597723\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Oak Park Mall</h3><p>Merriam, KS</p></div></div><p>shopping mall in Kansas, United States</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">Nearby · About 5.0 miles from Merriam center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-18632854\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-18632854\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Loose Park</h3><p>Merriam, KS</p></div></div><p>public park in Kansas City, Missouri</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">Nearby · About 5.3 miles from Merriam center</p></article></div><div class=\"local-place-directory\"></div></section></section><div class=\"connection-layout\"><figure class=\"region-map\" data-map-container=\"\" data-map-scope=\"Merriam, KS\" data-map-url=\"/local/merriam-ks\" 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data-map-url=\"/local/kansas-city-mo\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"393.7\" cy=\"201.3\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"393.7\" cy=\"201.3\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Kansas City, MO</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Merriam, KS\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Merriam, KS\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Merriam, KS\" data-map-url=\"/local/merriam-ks\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><circle cx=\"322.4\" cy=\"262.0\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"322.4\" cy=\"262.0\" data-map-radius=\"6\" r=\"6\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Merriam, KS</title></g></g><g class=\"region-map-labels\"><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"334.4\" y=\"251.0\">Merriam</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"405.7\" y=\"190.3\">Kansas City</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"348.5\" y=\"284.0\">Overland Park</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"256.6\" y=\"364.4\">Olathe</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"527.4\" y=\"341.0\">Lees Summit</text><text data-map-font=\"17\" x=\"504.5\" y=\"73.6\">Liberty</text></g><g aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"region-map-scale\" pointer-events=\"none\"><path d=\"M26,419 V425 H97.7 V419\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#64715e\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></path><text fill=\"#64715e\" font-family=\"Arial, sans-serif\" font-size=\"12\" x=\"26\" y=\"445\">6 mi</text></g></svg></div></figure><section class=\"local-discovery\" data-discovery-scope=\"Merriam, KS\" data-local-discovery=\"\" data-shared-local-layout=\"243\" id=\"local-explore\"><header><h2>Explore nearby.</h2><p data-discovery-context=\"\" role=\"status\">Merriam, KS · 19 options</p></header><div aria-label=\"Filter local options\" class=\"local-discovery-filters\"><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"peer\" type=\"button\">Peer Support</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"yoga\" type=\"button\">Yoga Classes</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"everyday\" type=\"button\">Food and Coffee</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"arts\" type=\"button\">Arts and Culture</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"outdoors\" type=\"button\">Parks and Gardens</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"fitness\" type=\"button\">Fitness Classes</button></div><div class=\"local-discovery-grid\"><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-11158225\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><h3>Argentine Carnegie Library</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Argentine Carnegie Library</p><p>United States historic place in Kansas City, Kansas</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 3.9 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-8597723\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Oak Park Mall</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Oak Park Mall</p><p>Shopping mall in Kansas, United States</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 5.0 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"peer\" data-local-place=\"nami-791d4b91e537\" id=\"place-peer-nami-791d4b91e537\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A group of adults talks together in a comfortable counseling room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/3dd8e303413434ec5e89887f.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/14bb526ee2fa5a8bcf5a472c.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/3dd8e303413434ec5e89887f.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Peer Support</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Serving Johnson County</p><h3>NAMI Northeast Kansas</h3><p>Johnson, Wyandotte, and Leavenworth Counties, Kansas</p><p class=\"local-directory-description\">Contact this organization for current peer and family support options.</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19132100630\" aria-label=\"Call NAMI Northeast Kansas\">(913) 210-0630</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-e1635919-2b53-4dab-8a4a-4cc6329278e6\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-e1635919-2b53-4dab-8a4a-4cc6329278e6\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A person stretches into a yoga pose outdoors at sunset.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/38270dc8051d18ba78464527.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Wyld Roots</h3><p>11937 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS, 66216</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.7 miles from Merriam center</p></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-d1b0b14f-0ab3-4c8b-8154-865cf402b59d\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-d1b0b14f-0ab3-4c8b-8154-865cf402b59d\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Friends share a meal together around a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fb0673b5feb7dce3f1e998c8.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>Starbucks</h3><p>5800 Antioch Rd (Hen House Market-Merr, Iam #31), Merriam, KS, 66202</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.2 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19138313500\" aria-label=\"Call Starbucks\">(913) 831-3500</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-ee7e0590-77e6-4fcd-b273-89e6b3aff051\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-ee7e0590-77e6-4fcd-b273-89e6b3aff051\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman practices boxing with a punching bag.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c663f6577251923da406e562.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Gold's Gym</h3><p>6501 Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS, 66202</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.9 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19137222001\" aria-label=\"Call Gold's Gym\">(913) 722-2001</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-18632854\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Loose Park</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Loose Park</p><p>Public park in Kansas City, Missouri</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 5.3 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-4b223a9c-e969-4b75-bcc6-d7c0109e672a\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-4b223a9c-e969-4b75-bcc6-d7c0109e672a\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged with her eyes closed in a bright room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/ab3c2a66b79a381416819022.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Yoga Fix</h3><p>6124 Johnson Dr, Mission, KS, 66202</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.0 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19133843200\" aria-label=\"Call Yoga Fix\">(913) 384-3200</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-e5e2146d-8aca-47c2-ad35-00d68c573787\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-e5e2146d-8aca-47c2-ad35-00d68c573787\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged beside a lake in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"341\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/5c7ead75300cab7b8bec4d17.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>OM Wellness KC</h3><p>6339 Long Ave, Shawnee, KS, 66216-2501</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.0 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19134036232\" aria-label=\"Call OM Wellness KC\">(913) 403-6232</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-72f199ce-af55-4a17-b37f-fa566afdc93d\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-72f199ce-af55-4a17-b37f-fa566afdc93d\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A parent and adult child at a kitchen counter, parent gently stepping back while adult child prepares a meal independently, candid warm domestic scene, autonomy with affection, mid-distance\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d90a9083ca8cf9d1f3943d2d.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>Caribou Coffee</h3><p>8722 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Merriam, KS, 66202-2816</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.7 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19137899266\" aria-label=\"Call Caribou Coffee\">(913) 789-9266</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-10edf6ee-cd4c-4a06-8f3d-532913b6a835\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-10edf6ee-cd4c-4a06-8f3d-532913b6a835\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Morning sunlight fills a kitchen with breakfast and green plants.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9cde7987d671bd243ad43506.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>Scooter's Coffee</h3><p>10610 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS, 66203</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.1 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19139621085\" aria-label=\"Call Scooter's Coffee\">(913) 962-1085</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-11a2bd13-60e2-4c89-9e1b-4a8316d42242\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-11a2bd13-60e2-4c89-9e1b-4a8316d42242\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child smiles while showing hands covered in colorful paint.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/db18bb5ce5fa834fda63355a.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Karaoke venue</p><h3>Bilski's Bar &amp; Grill</h3><p>5831 Merriam Dr, Shawnee, KS, 66203</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19138312337\" aria-label=\"Call Bilski's Bar &amp; Grill\">(913) 831-2337</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-bfb1183a-a6af-4e9f-8382-e2505cb0538d\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-bfb1183a-a6af-4e9f-8382-e2505cb0538d\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman writes in a notebook at a desk.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9f9b83797f550d117fba0817.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/e98585ae002ae853f87f03a5.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Music venue</p><h3>Knuckleheads Garage</h3><p>5816 Merriam Dr, Merriam, KS, 66203-2505</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19132369540\" aria-label=\"Call Knuckleheads Garage\">(913) 236-9540</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-64faf7c4-e9ad-4c12-b709-0e1671c2346d\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-64faf7c4-e9ad-4c12-b709-0e1671c2346d\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child arranges colored pencils at a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"525\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fd021b9993f82279116a8905.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Museum</p><h3>Guinevere Art Museum Kansas City</h3><p>9520 W 56th St, Merriam, KS, 66203-2403</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19137779511\" aria-label=\"Call Guinevere Art Museum Kansas City\">(913) 777-9511</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-731ef488-7fad-4648-82e8-b80c4c443326\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-731ef488-7fad-4648-82e8-b80c4c443326\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people walk together along a leafy path.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"696\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b28dc8d0f3ac3efda86ddb2b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d158db2e2c3dc807cd332bfe.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/b28dc8d0f3ac3efda86ddb2b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Werner Park</h3><p>5750 Merriam Dr, Merriam, KS, 66203-2524</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.1 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19133225500\" aria-label=\"Call Werner Park\">(913) 322-5500</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-2efa1f9a-e03e-4703-a59e-d36030534b8d\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-2efa1f9a-e03e-4703-a59e-d36030534b8d\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman relaxes beside a lake beneath green trees.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d84f2e6cd2f847dd20f3e449.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Campbell park</h3><p>9675 W 61st St, Merriam, KS, 66203</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19133225500\" aria-label=\"Call Campbell park\">(913) 322-5500</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-2423c2b7-70db-47b9-a350-74274cf3cd52\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-2423c2b7-70db-47b9-a350-74274cf3cd52\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A peaceful outdoor walkway overlooks green trees and warm sunlight.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c91a666577329bff0060751c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Chatlain Park</h3><p>6300 Carter Ave, Merriam, KS, 66203</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.7 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19133225500\" aria-label=\"Call Chatlain Park\">(913) 322-5500</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-b1d4a400-8b07-4464-8078-3f7ffb4a6c2b\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-b1d4a400-8b07-4464-8078-3f7ffb4a6c2b\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people go for a run together in a sunlit park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/dfd9c3e3e99554bcee364814.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Tremendos Boxing Academy</h3><p>6501 E Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS, 66202</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.9 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19134615803\" aria-label=\"Call Tremendos Boxing Academy\">(913) 461-5803</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Merriam, KS|Mission, KS|Overland Park, KS|Prairie Village, KS|Kansas City, MO|Olathe, KS|Independence, MO|Lees Summit, MO|Liberty, MO\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-72c654e6-9a3b-430b-ab60-092fb513c138\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-72c654e6-9a3b-430b-ab60-092fb513c138\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People play basketball together on an outdoor court, including a player using a wheelchair.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/1696ed35541539ea2690b046.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Ringside Boxing</h3><p>6501 Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS 66202, Merriam, KS, 66202</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.9 miles from Merriam center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+19137222001\" aria-label=\"Call Ringside Boxing\">(913) 722-2001</a></div></article></div><p class=\"local-discovery-empty\" data-discovery-empty=\"\" hidden=\"\">No options listed for this category or area yet. Try another filter or <a data-discovery-area-link=\"\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/merriam-ks\">explore this community</a>.</p><button class=\"hub-show-more\" data-discovery-more=\"\" type=\"button\">Show more options</button></section></div><nav aria-label=\"Community channels\" class=\"local-home-paths\"><div aria-label=\"Browse support options\" class=\"support-paths\" id=\"support-track\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<a class=\"support-card\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/therapists\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"support-dot\"></span><div><h3>Find a therapist</h3><p>Connect with a therapist for your next step.</p></div></a>\n<a class=\"support-card\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"support-dot\"></span><div><h3>Explore mental health</h3><p>Understand mental health and ways to feel better.</p></div></a>\n<a class=\"support-card\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"support-dot\"></span><div><h3>Explore answers</h3><p>Real questions. Thoughtful professional answers.</p></div></a>\n<a class=\"support-card\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/rehab\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"support-dot\"></span><div><h3>Find treatment</h3><p>Explore treatment centers and care options.</p></div></a></div></nav></div>","text":"Home Local Kansas Merriam, KS Merriam, KS Find your place. Search Merriam, KS SearchKansasDerbyMissionOlathe PeopleConversationsPlaces Find your people A place to begin in Merriam, KS. Chastity Nichols, M.A. MA, LPC, CPT · Merriam, KS Chastity Nichols is a therapist who specializes in supporting children's emotional growth through play therapy for anxiety and depression in Olathe, KS. Jimmarie Smiley, M.A. MA, LCPC, LPC-S, LMHC, CPT · Merriam, KS Jimmarie Smiley is a therapist who specializes in trauma processing and attachment-based issues, fostering healing and growth through compassionate counseling. Marvin Meeks, LPC-T LPC-T · Merriam, KS Marvin Meeks is a therapist who supports clients in navigating personal struggles, relationships, and life transitions for healing and growth. See all 3 therapists Questions we share Shared questions and professional perspectives for everyone. Why do I have these terrifying thoughts? A young man describes evening mood changes and frightening intrusive thoughts about harming himself or others that conflict with his values. He fears psychosis and wants to understand what is happening. Is my husband’s playfulness with our daughter inappropriate? A parent is alarmed after their husband frightened their 19-year-old daughter by intruding on her privacy during previously normalized physical horseplay. They ask how to respond and whether to remove him from the home. What should I do if I think my husband hates me? A parent describes repeated verbal cruelty and threats from a husband who drinks heavily, while hoping treatment might restore the marriage. They ask whether to begin therapy independently or wait for him to stop drinking. A little closer to home. Explore places, activities, and support around Merriam, KS. Argentine Carnegie Library Merriam, KS United States historic place in Kansas City, Kansas Nearby · About 3.9 miles from Merriam center Oak Park Mall Merriam, KS shopping mall in Kansas, United States Nearby · About 5.0 miles from Merriam center Loose Park Merriam, KS public park in Kansas City, Missouri Nearby · About 5.3 miles from Merriam center Merriam, KS Find an areaMerriam19 optionsMission18 optionsOverland Park18 optionsPrairie Village18 optionsKansas City18 optionsOlathe18 optionsIndependence18 optionsLees Summit18 optionsLiberty17 options No matching areas. +−Reset Merriam, KS and surrounding countiesJackson CountyLeavenworth CountyJohnson CountyClay CountyWyandotte CountyMission, KSPrairie Village, KSLiberty, MOLees Summit, MOIndependence, MOOlathe, KSOverland Park, KSKansas City, MOMerriam, KSMerriamKansas CityOverland ParkOlatheLees SummitLiberty6 mi Explore nearby. Merriam, KS · 19 options Peer SupportYoga ClassesFood and CoffeeArts and CultureParks and GardensFitness Classes Arts and Culture Argentine Carnegie Library Argentine Carnegie Library United States historic place in Kansas City, Kansas About 3.9 miles from Merriam center Parks and Gardens Oak Park Mall Oak Park Mall Shopping mall in Kansas, United States About 5.0 miles from Merriam center Peer Support Serving Johnson County NAMI Northeast Kansas Johnson, Wyandotte, and Leavenworth Counties, Kansas Contact this organization for current peer and family support options. (913) 210-0630 Yoga Classes Yoga studio Wyld Roots 11937 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS, 66216 About 1.7 miles from Merriam center Food and Coffee Coffee shop Starbucks 5800 Antioch Rd (Hen House Market-Merr, Iam #31), Merriam, KS, 66202 About 0.2 miles from Merriam center (913) 831-3500 Fitness Classes Gym Gold's Gym 6501 Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS, 66202 About 0.9 miles from Merriam center (913) 722-2001 Parks and Gardens Loose Park Loose Park Public park in Kansas City, Missouri About 5.3 miles from Merriam center Yoga Classes Yoga studio Yoga Fix 6124 Johnson Dr, Mission, KS, 66202 About 2.0 miles from Merriam center (913) 384-3200 Yoga Classes Yoga studio OM Wellness KC 6339 Long Ave, Shawnee, KS, 66216-2501 About 2.0 miles from Merriam center (913) 403-6232 Food and Coffee Coffee shop Caribou Coffee 8722 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Merriam, KS, 66202-2816 About 0.7 miles from Merriam center (913) 789-9266 Food and Coffee Coffee shop Scooter's Coffee 10610 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS, 66203 About 1.1 miles from Merriam center (913) 962-1085 Arts and Culture Karaoke venue Bilski's Bar & Grill 5831 Merriam Dr, Shawnee, KS, 66203 About 0.1 miles from Merriam center (913) 831-2337 Arts and Culture Music venue Knuckleheads Garage 5816 Merriam Dr, Merriam, KS, 66203-2505 About 0.1 miles from Merriam center (913) 236-9540 Arts and Culture Museum Guinevere Art Museum Kansas City 9520 W 56th St, Merriam, KS, 66203-2403 About 0.4 miles from Merriam center (913) 777-9511 Parks and Gardens Park Werner Park 5750 Merriam Dr, Merriam, KS, 66203-2524 About 0.1 miles from Merriam center (913) 322-5500 Parks and Gardens Park Campbell park 9675 W 61st St, Merriam, KS, 66203 About 0.4 miles from Merriam center (913) 322-5500 Parks and Gardens Park Chatlain Park 6300 Carter Ave, Merriam, KS, 66203 About 0.7 miles from Merriam center (913) 322-5500 Fitness Classes Gym Tremendos Boxing Academy 6501 E Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS, 66202 About 0.9 miles from Merriam center (913) 461-5803 Fitness Classes Gym Ringside Boxing 6501 Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS 66202, Merriam, KS, 66202 About 0.9 miles from Merriam center (913) 722-2001 No options listed for this category or area yet. 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