Cindy Markley, MA, LPC, NCC, CGRS
I’m Cindy Markley, a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, and the founder of Living Waters, a Christian counseling practice created in 2013 out of a simple prayer:
“God, take my pain and turn it into living waters for someone else.”
Living Waters was born from that prayer — a place where compassion, truth, and evidence-based therapy come together to bring healing to the hurting. My passion is helping men, women, and couples who feel lost, wounded, overwhelmed, or stuck rediscover who they are, what they were created for, and how deeply loved they are.
Here you will find Faith-based trauma recovery that restores identity, rebuilds trust, and helps you walk in wholeness after abuse, grief, and betrayal.
For many of my clients, life hasn’t turned out the way they expected.
Maybe that’s where you find yourself today.
I want to help you:
- Recover from emotional wounds
- Restore your sense of identityDiscover destructive thought patterns
- Strengthen your relationships
- Renew your hope
- Connect more deeply with God’s truth about who you are
My work is integrative — I blend evidence-based therapies (like CBT, EMDR, Gottman Couples Therapy) with a faith-centered Christian counseling approach. When you’re in my office, we will talk about Jesus. Not in a forced way — but as a natural part of healing, identity, and emotional renewal. I believe God is not mad at you. He loves you, likes you, and is interested in every detail of your life.
People often tell me,
"You’re a different kind of counselor — you actually talk!"
And that’s true. I’m active, engaged, and intentional in every session. I don’t sit silently or leave you to navigate your pain alone. I believe in offering insights, tools, resources, and practical strategies you can use right away.
My style is:
- Interactive — we work together, not in silence
- Practical — you’ll gain tools and skills you can apply
- Compassionate — a safe place to be fully honest
- Faith-grounded — Jesus and Scripture guide our work
- Evidence-based — clinical methods support real change
Private, faith-integrated therapy designed to help you heal deeply — not just cope temporarily.
Session Fees
- Individual Counseling (50–55 minutes): $185
- Specialized Sessions Addressing Toxic or High-Conflict Relationship Dynamics: $200
Specialized sessions may involve intensive emotional processing, safety planning, boundary work, and recovery from emotionally harmful relational patterns.
Payment & Insurance
My practice operates on a private-pay basis, which allows for individualized care without the limitations often required by insurance companies. I do not bill insurance directly; however, I am happy to provide a detailed statement (superbill) that you may choose to submit to your insurance carrier for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Lauren Peter, PLPC
Wherever you are on your life journey, I’m here to walk alongside you and help you find your way. I believe that at some point, each of us can benefit from a compassionate presence—someone who helps us discover or rediscover our identity, purpose, and path. Life is meant to be lived fully, yet challenges along the way can cause us to feel lost or uncertain. Whether you’re feeling lonely, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, confused, angry, numb, or simply unsure of how to navigate your emotions, I would be honored to help you reconnect with your best self and take meaningful steps toward living the life you desire.
Each of us has a unique purpose and journey. What’s right for one person may not be what’s best for another, and I believe in honoring those differences. I view every client as a unique individual with their own story, strengths, and needs.
My approach is faith-based, but always client-led. I believe you are the expert on your own life—your heart, your mind, and your experiences. Alongside faith integration, I use evidence-based therapy techniques drawn from a variety of approaches, including play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Logotherapy, Adlerian, Interpersonal, Relational, Humanistic, Family, and Marital counseling.
While I work with clients of all ages, I have extensive experience supporting adolescents. My background includes years in public education as a special education teacher, middle school counselor, and high school counselor. I’m passionate about helping people of all ability levels, personality types, and backgrounds discover their strengths and move toward their best life.
Asking for help is a courageous act—it’s a sign of strength, growth, and hope. I would be honored to be part of your journey.
Rates: $130.00 - $150.00
Please call 816-656-8221 and ask for Lauren.
You can email me at: lauren@livingwaterskc.com