Grief Therapists in Ottawa, KS

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, I earned my Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Education from Emporia State University and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University. I am a Mom, Christian, Mentor, and Lover of the Outdoors. Whether you are seeking support for a better life balance, desire to improve your relationships, or are struggling with challenges in your life - I am here to listen and support you. I believe in the value of a genuine client and counselor relationship and want to walk with you through whatever you may be facing.

Navigating our world has become increasingly difficult over recent years and our young people are met with obstacles more challenging than ever before. When our brains are built in unique ways relationships in the home, school, and with our peers and family is even more challenging. I have an extensive history working with families and children of all ages 10-18 years old. Children and teens with special and unique needs such as Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, childhood grief and loss, and emotional regulation and anxiety are my specialty.

Are you living in Kansas and experiencing symptoms of hopelessness? anxiety? depression? Our organizational mission is to improve access to quality mental health care in the rural Kansas area, particularly Baldwin City/Lawrence/Ottawa/Gardner, and other neighboring towns. We believe, by establishing firmly planted roots within Kansas, partnering with families and local communities and organizations, providing mental health services, and connecting families with educational resources, that the path to hope can be discovered in the midst of a seemingly hopeless circumstance.

Serving some of our communities for over 14 years! We accept almost ALL insurance and offer affordable sliding scale options! Our clinicians hold certifications and training in an array of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Brainspotting for trauma, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Somatic Experiencing, and Play Therapy for Children, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kansas, I enjoy learning and growing with my clients of all ages and backgrounds. C.S Lewis once said, “There are no ordinary people.” I believe there are no ordinary struggles or victories, joy or pain, trauma or coping…It is my goal, as a counselor, to uncover what makes each client unique as they face the ebbs and flows of life. I collaborate with clients to build on strengths, while confronting old thinking that is way too ordinary to support an extraordinary life. For these reasons, I work from a Narrative Therapy perspective.

Emotional and psychological health is crucial to achieve the quality of life you deserve. Interruptions to our emotional well-being can often feel overwhelming and bring aspects of our lives to a halt. My goal is to create a safe, confidential environment where you can be heard and accepted without judgment. Together, we will identify your goals and use the highest quality interventions to achieve them. I would be honored to work with you.

Relationships, parenting and healing from past trauma are all hard. It can feel like just barely keeping our head above water. We want to live healthy and free. It would be my absolute joy to join you in your journey toward healing, clarity and wellness: personally, professionally, and spiritually. Whether living in rural or urban areas in Kansas, I understand our environments play such a significant part in our overall wellbeing, and I bring my experience to serve my clients to my best. We can do really great work together, achieve goals, and without the obstacles of time-consuming travel, as sessions are held via telehealth.

Services Offered: Certified EMDR Therapist, Registered Play Therapist and Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Somatic Therapist in Training. Welcome! I am dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of solutions tailored to meet your unique needs, ensuring lasting outcomes that exceed expectations. Whether you're seeking support in mental health, career coaching, personal development, or any other area, we're here to assist you every step of the way. I am committed to understanding your individual goals and crafting customized strategies to help you achieve them.

My practice is based on a strength's perspective, using a collaborative approach to each session. Using your experiences, discussing tools and new strategies, you will move through your sessions with a sense of growth and change. I will use an eclectic approach to therapy; using solution focused, cognitive behavioral or creative forms of therapy, like journaling. The structure and approach of sessions is determined by your needs. Visit my website for more information.

You’ve poured your heart and soul into creating a family, and your heart is breaking. Anger and defiance erupt when you want love and peace. If you are struggling in your family relationships, we can work together to help your family move from surviving to thriving.

My promise to you is that I will listen and genuinely try to understand what you are going through. Because I care about you, I will be respectful, but honest. My mission is to help you search for the answers, skills and strength needed to make changes that will put you in a position to cope with the circumstances of your life. Since many of those dilemmas are often the result of self-defeating thoughts, I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Exposure Response Therapy. I am EMDR trained for anxiety and trauma related counseling and healing.