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Jessica Allison
LSCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lawrence, KS 66049
Sometimes people suffer in silence, anxious about seeking help or admitting their struggles, only to face the judgment of others. If you're ready to take on your difficult concerns, I'm ready to help. Whether you have ADHD, anxiety, or depression, or are struggling with issues of human sexuality or relationship difficulties, I'm here not only to listen but to offer guidance and a pathway to change. Together we can figure out what needs changing and find peace with what doesn't.
Sometimes people suffer in silence, anxious about seeking help or admitting their struggles, only to face the judgment of others. If you're ready to take on your difficult concerns, I'm ready to help. Whether you have ADHD, anxiety, or depression, or are struggling with issues of human sexuality or relationship difficulties, I'm here not only to listen but to offer guidance and a pathway to change. Together we can figure out what needs changing and find peace with what doesn't.
(785) 384-4730 View (785) 384-4730
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Family Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrence, KS 66049
We're proud to be the largest private mental health clinic in Douglas County and the surrounding area. This affords us a broad array of services, client types, and approaches to treatment.
We're proud to be the largest private mental health clinic in Douglas County and the surrounding area. This affords us a broad array of services, client types, and approaches to treatment.
(785) 829-4532 View (785) 829-4532
Photo of Wes Crenshaw, PhD, ABPP, CST, Psychologist
Wes Crenshaw
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lawrence, KS 66049
Therapy is about making a personal connection for change. Over 30 years as a family psychologist I've logged some 31,000 hours face-to-face with teens, young adults, couples and families on issues ranging from life adjustment to major psychological disorders. I am a certified sex therapist (AASECT) and Board Certified in Couples and Family Psychology (ABPP). I'm equally comfortable with straight and LGBTQ clients. Please check my website for further details on my training, experience, books and scope of practice.
Therapy is about making a personal connection for change. Over 30 years as a family psychologist I've logged some 31,000 hours face-to-face with teens, young adults, couples and families on issues ranging from life adjustment to major psychological disorders. I am a certified sex therapist (AASECT) and Board Certified in Couples and Family Psychology (ABPP). I'm equally comfortable with straight and LGBTQ clients. Please check my website for further details on my training, experience, books and scope of practice.
(785) 261-9155 View (785) 261-9155
Photo of Cassy Ainsworth, LSCSW, EMDR, CDWF, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Cassy Ainsworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, EMDR, CDWF
Verified Verified
Lawrence, KS 66049  (Online Only)
I would like to acknowledge the courage you are exhibiting showing up. There are struggles in seeking out life changes and you have taken the first step. Everyone can be looking to enhance their life at times due to a variety of internal and external causes. It can be beneficial to have a space that is safe, comfortable and free of judgment to process and build. My therapeutic style is relaxed and strives to honor and value the whole person. At the heart of my practice lies a commitment to integrating neuroscience and strength's perspective techniques, which invite you to explore the wellspring of your inner resources.
I would like to acknowledge the courage you are exhibiting showing up. There are struggles in seeking out life changes and you have taken the first step. Everyone can be looking to enhance their life at times due to a variety of internal and external causes. It can be beneficial to have a space that is safe, comfortable and free of judgment to process and build. My therapeutic style is relaxed and strives to honor and value the whole person. At the heart of my practice lies a commitment to integrating neuroscience and strength's perspective techniques, which invite you to explore the wellspring of your inner resources.
(785) 470-3033 View (785) 470-3033
Photo of Patrick Powers, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Patrick Powers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lawrence, KS 66049  (Online Only)
I specialize in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, especially when the themes of intrusive thoughts are of a taboo and/or sexual nature. Feel terrified by thoughts of hurting people, accidentally or on purpose? Sexual crimes? Sexual orientation? Incest? Sacrilege? I can help. I promise, I don't judge and I understand what your OCD has been putting you through.
I specialize in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, especially when the themes of intrusive thoughts are of a taboo and/or sexual nature. Feel terrified by thoughts of hurting people, accidentally or on purpose? Sexual crimes? Sexual orientation? Incest? Sacrilege? I can help. I promise, I don't judge and I understand what your OCD has been putting you through.
(316) 333-3396 View (316) 333-3396

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Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.