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id=\"community-care-search\" method=\"get\" role=\"search\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"search-icon\" fill=\"none\" height=\"24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\"><circle cx=\"10.5\" cy=\"10.5\" r=\"6.5\"></circle><path d=\"m16 16 4.5 4.5\"></path></svg><div class=\"search-field\"><label class=\"visually-hidden\" for=\"query\">Search Merriam, KS</label><input autocomplete=\"off\" data-search-results=\"true\" id=\"query\" maxlength=\"150\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search people or support in Merriam, KS\" required=\"\" type=\"search\"></div><button class=\"search-button\" type=\"submit\">Search</button><input name=\"location\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"Merriam, KS\"></form><div aria-label=\"Explore regions\" class=\"suggested\"><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/local/kansas\">Kansas</a><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/local/derby-ks\">Derby</a><a 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Merriam, KS</p></div></div><p>Chastity Nichols is a therapist who specializes in supporting children's emotional growth through play therapy for anxiety and depression in Olathe, KS.</p></article><article class=\"connection-person\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><img alt=\"\" data-placeholder=\"true\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/jimmarie-smiley\">Jimmarie Smiley</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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/person-abstract-233.svg\" width=\"64\"><div><h3><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/marvin-meeks\">Marvin Meeks</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><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article></div><a class=\"therapist-results-link\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-17245.webp\" width=\"1200\"><h3><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/answers/husband-and-daughter-20261003.webp\" width=\"1000\"><h3><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/answers/i-think-my-husband-hates-me-20261003.webp\" width=\"1000\"><h3><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/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\"><img alt=\"Argentine Carnegie Library\" height=\"240\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-11158225.webp\" width=\"320\"><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\"><img alt=\"Oak Park Mall\" height=\"340\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-8597723.webp\" width=\"252\"><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\"><img alt=\"Loose Park\" height=\"240\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-18632854.webp\" width=\"320\"><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\" data-shared-local-layout=\"243\"><div class=\"community-map-toolbar\"><details class=\"community-map-picker\" data-map-picker=\"\"><summary><span data-map-picker-label=\"\">Merriam, KS</span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"none\" height=\"16\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"16\"><path d=\"m6 9 6 6 6-6\"></path></svg></summary><div class=\"community-map-picker-panel\"><label class=\"visually-hidden\" 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y=\"203.4\">Wyandotte County</text></g><g class=\"region-map-markers\"><g aria-label=\"Explore Mission, KS\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Mission, KS\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Mission, KS\" data-map-url=\"/local/mission-ks\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"345.8\" cy=\"258.7\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"345.8\" cy=\"258.7\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Mission, KS</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Prairie Village, KS\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Prairie Village, KS\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Prairie Village, KS\" data-map-url=\"/local/prairie-village-ks\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"359.6\" cy=\"287.5\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"359.6\" cy=\"287.5\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Prairie Village, KS</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Liberty, MO\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Liberty, MO\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Liberty, MO\" data-map-url=\"/local/liberty-mo\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"492.5\" cy=\"84.6\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"492.5\" cy=\"84.6\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Liberty, MO</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Lees Summit, MO\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Lees Summit, MO\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Lees Summit, MO\" data-map-url=\"/local/lees-summit-mo\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"515.4\" cy=\"352.0\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"515.4\" cy=\"352.0\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Lees Summit, MO</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Independence, MO\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Independence, MO\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Independence, MO\" data-map-url=\"/local/independence-mo\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"494.7\" cy=\"208.2\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"494.7\" cy=\"208.2\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Independence, MO</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Olathe, KS\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Olathe, KS\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Olathe, KS\" data-map-url=\"/local/olathe-ks\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"244.6\" cy=\"375.4\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"244.6\" cy=\"375.4\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Olathe, KS</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Overland Park, KS\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Overland Park, KS\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Overland Park, KS\" data-map-url=\"/local/overland-park-ks\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\"><circle cx=\"336.5\" cy=\"295.0\" data-map-hit=\"true\" data-map-radius=\"22\" fill=\"transparent\" r=\"22\"></circle><circle class=\"region-map-dot\" cx=\"336.5\" cy=\"295.0\" data-map-radius=\"4.5\" r=\"4.5\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\"></circle><title>Overland Park, KS</title></g><g aria-label=\"Explore Kansas City, MO\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-area=\"Kansas City, MO\" data-map-point=\"true\" data-map-search-location=\"Kansas City, MO\" 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\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Argentine Carnegie Library\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"240\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-11158225.webp\" width=\"320\"></figure><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\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Oak Park Mall\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"340\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-8597723.webp\" width=\"252\"></figure><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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-peer-12785.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-yoga-11580.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-food-shared-meal.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-fitness-9925.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Loose Park\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"240\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/places-236/wikipedia-18632854.webp\" width=\"320\"></figure><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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-yoga-11751.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-yoga-18610.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-food-family-kitchen.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-food-morning-kitchen.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-arts-15278.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-arts-13431.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-arts-3499.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-outdoors-17205.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-outdoors-11824.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-outdoors-19945.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/qa246/category-fitness-14075.webp\" width=\"1000\"></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 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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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/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://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/answers\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"support-dot\"></span><div><h3>Gain perspective</h3><p>Real questions. 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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 LibraryMerriam, KSUnited States historic place in Kansas City, KansasNearby · About 3.9 miles from Merriam centerOak Park MallMerriam, KSshopping mall in Kansas, United StatesNearby · About 5.0 miles from Merriam centerLoose ParkMerriam, KSpublic park in Kansas City, MissouriNearby · About 5.3 miles from Merriam centerMerriam, KSFind an areaMerriam19 optionsMission18 optionsOverland Park18 optionsPrairie Village18 optionsKansas City18 optionsOlathe18 optionsIndependence18 optionsLees Summit18 optionsLiberty17 optionsNo matching areas.+−ResetMerriam, 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 miExplore nearby.Merriam, KS · 19 optionsPeer SupportYoga ClassesFood and CoffeeArts and CultureParks and GardensFitness ClassesArts and CultureArgentine Carnegie LibraryArgentine Carnegie LibraryUnited States historic place in Kansas City, KansasAbout 3.9 miles from Merriam centerParks and GardensOak Park MallOak Park MallShopping mall in Kansas, United StatesAbout 5.0 miles from Merriam centerPeer SupportServing Johnson CountyNAMI Northeast KansasJohnson, Wyandotte, and Leavenworth Counties, KansasContact this organization for current peer and family support options.(913) 210-0630Yoga ClassesYoga studioWyld Roots11937 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS, 66216About 1.7 miles from Merriam centerFood and CoffeeCoffee shopStarbucks5800 Antioch Rd (Hen House Market-Merr, Iam #31), Merriam, KS, 66202About 0.2 miles from Merriam center(913) 831-3500Fitness ClassesGymGold's Gym6501 Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS, 66202About 0.9 miles from Merriam center(913) 722-2001Parks and GardensLoose ParkLoose ParkPublic park in Kansas City, MissouriAbout 5.3 miles from Merriam centerYoga ClassesYoga studioYoga Fix6124 Johnson Dr, Mission, KS, 66202About 2.0 miles from Merriam center(913) 384-3200Yoga ClassesYoga studioOM Wellness KC6339 Long Ave, Shawnee, KS, 66216-2501About 2.0 miles from Merriam center(913) 403-6232Food and CoffeeCoffee shopCaribou Coffee8722 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Merriam, KS, 66202-2816About 0.7 miles from Merriam center(913) 789-9266Food and CoffeeCoffee shopScooter's Coffee10610 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS, 66203About 1.1 miles from Merriam center(913) 962-1085Arts and CultureKaraoke venueBilski's Bar & Grill5831 Merriam Dr, Shawnee, KS, 66203About 0.1 miles from Merriam center(913) 831-2337Arts and CultureMusic venueKnuckleheads Garage5816 Merriam Dr, Merriam, KS, 66203-2505About 0.1 miles from Merriam center(913) 236-9540Arts and CultureMuseumGuinevere Art Museum Kansas City9520 W 56th St, Merriam, KS, 66203-2403About 0.4 miles from Merriam center(913) 777-9511Parks and GardensParkWerner Park5750 Merriam Dr, Merriam, KS, 66203-2524About 0.1 miles from Merriam center(913) 322-5500Parks and GardensParkCampbell park9675 W 61st St, Merriam, KS, 66203About 0.4 miles from Merriam center(913) 322-5500Parks and GardensParkChatlain Park6300 Carter Ave, Merriam, KS, 66203About 0.7 miles from Merriam center(913) 322-5500Fitness ClassesGymTremendos Boxing Academy6501 E Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS, 66202About 0.9 miles from Merriam center(913) 461-5803Fitness ClassesGymRingside Boxing6501 Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS 66202, Merriam, KS, 66202About 0.9 miles from Merriam center(913) 722-2001No options listed for this category or area yet. 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