Therapists Beginning With H in Kansas

I am a 2007 graduate of Salina South High School. I received a Bachelors Degree in Social Work in 2012, and my Master's of Social Work in 2015 from Washburn University. I am currently working on my clinical social work license. I have worked for 3 1/2 years with individuals and families in the foster care and juvenile system.

I am a retired army chaplain, combat veteran, and an ordained minister of Christian Reformed Church in North America. I am a certified clinical chaplain and pastoral counselor, a board certified MFT clinical supervisor in KS, a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in Kansas, and a certified Child Play therapist. My professional work and experiences in the military as a chaplain have enriched my perspectives about life dealing. My unique experiences about life and death both in peace and combat have given me valuable insights to help you deal with struggles and issues in lives.

I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life but I especially enjoy working with first responders and veterans and helping them navigate life after the complexity of experiences these careers present.

I know life isn't always easy. In fact, life might be really difficult right now; maybe it has been really difficult for a long time. And yet here you are anyway - with a glimmer of hope in your heart that things can get better for you, your child, or your family. I am passionate about helping children, adults, and families find healing from trauma, strengthen connections, and develop resilience.

I strongly believe that therapy helps give every individual the power to own who they are, and who they want to be. No matter where you are in your walk of life I would love to be able to join you on your journey to healing. Life can bring a variety of situations that can often feel extremely overwhelming and defeating. Working towards healing from pain in the past, and finding one’s true authentic self is something that I strive to bring to all of my clients through my therapeutic process.

Each individual possesses, within themselves, the resources needed for positive change. Sometimes, we just need a little help finding them! I work alongside clients to help them gain insights into themselves and their lives that allow them to access those resources and become the version of themselves that they desire to be. Using a trauma-informed, collaborative approach, I help clients explore how their life experiences have shaped their perspectives and affected their mental health, and I help them to identify changes they would like to make in their lives and within themselves.

My therapeutic style involves a warm, collaborative relationship by which we can achieve your mental health, wellness, education, or career goals. I use a variety of techniques that assist in thinking more efficiently about your place in this world. My goal is to help you be at peace with what is difficult, be it depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or just your personal wellness. Whatever the problem, we can work on it together to reach your maximum potential, stability, and harmony.

With a background in psychology and a master’s in social work, I try to understand clients’ needs from multiple lenses. Cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practices are the main theories used in my practice. I do my best to match the theory used to the type of client I have.

If you want to feel calmer and more confident while improving your relationships with loved ones, I can help. Since 2012, I have worked with children, teenagers, women, couples and families to reduce conflict and stress, improve communication skills and gain mastery over their emotions and reactions. I'm a trauma-informed therapist committed to helping my clients learn how to regulate their emotions and heal from their past to live a fulfilling life. My work focuses on identifying problematic patterns and working collaboratively with my clients to make the necessary changes.

The decision to seek counseling can often feel vulnerable, scary, and overwhelming. During our lifetime, we face many different seasons of life. We may experience seasons of excitement, joy, and acceptance, as well as seasons of pain, discouragement, and loss. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space where I can empower and support you during all seasons of life.

If you are looking for acceptance, understanding, and an authentic, compassionate perspective in therapy you have found it. I am passionate, flexible, curious, non-judgmental and open in my work. I have found this helps me connect with the distressed, anxious, uncertain and yes "HOPEFUL" person that has taken the great leap of faith in seeking help for their child or for self.

I enjoy working with children, teens and adults. I utilize play therapy and other creative methods to create a safe and open space for clients to connect and communicate their experiences. Through this therapeutic experience my clients can expect to feel empowered, accepted, uplifted and prepared to encounter the season of life they are in.

Laura’s wealth of clinical experience has developed into a counseling practice that is rich with wisdom, connection, clinical skill and is based in research. Laura graduated from Washburn University (Kansas) with her Masters degree in Social Work. She has been practicing in the field for over 15 years helping families and individuals walk through life’s changes and rebuild connections along the way. Laura understands that each person is individual and needs an intervention tailored to them. She is skilled in a range of evidence informed and research based approaches in her practice including CBT, IFS, ACT, SFT and mindfulness.

We often see the wonderful side of motherhood, but the reality of being a mom in today's world is also overwhelming, scary, and lonely at times. Along with joy and love, you may feel sadness, anxiety, anger, fear, shame, burnout, or isolation. I've been there too during my own journey as a mother, and I've put myself on the back burner until I could no longer handle the burden of being responsible for everyone and everything! Sometimes it can seem nearly impossible to find balance during motherhood, and that can leave us in a mentally and physically unhealthy place, with feelings of stress, frustration, and hopelessness taking over.

Do you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world and just need a breath of fresh air? We all have times when we feel as though life is a drain and have trouble finding our purpose and living in true happiness. Sometimes we simply exist instead of discovering the real joy in our journey. Our relationships suffer because we’re not even happy with ourselves. So, how could we possibly be happy with others? How do we reach beyond the trauma in our past, pull through the pain in our present, and reach towards the hope of our future?

Currently accepting new teletherapy clients! I’m so glad you came across my page! I know personally how hard it is to take the first step in finding therapy. Experiencing mental and emotional discomfort is so hard to navigate alone. Maybe for you, your unwanted thoughts feel incredibly overwhelming and out of control and you have hit a bit of a breaking point. Maybe anxieties and insecurities are popping up and you're exhausted managing that persistent fear in your head. Maybe you are navigating through a life change, such as perinatal or postpartum anxiety. I absolutely love partnering with women navigating these struggles!

Is so much coming at you that you don't know where to even begin to make it easier? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and like there is no light at the end of the tunnel? You deserve to know that your feelings have value. Your feelings are important. And you have far more strength inside you than you even realize.

I am Ashley and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. My commitment is to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional and mental well-being. My passion lies in fostering personal growth and helping clients lead fulfilling lives. I believe that everyone is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. My therapeutic style is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to your specific needs and goals. Together, we will work to uncover the root causes of your concerns, develop effective coping strategies, and empower you to make lasting positive changes in your life.

I help people within their environment. I will help you access community resources and supports to help you be able to focus on your emotional health and functioning. I am seeking individuals, children through adulthood who have a desire to improve their lives. The person seeking my services will know that change starts within themselves. I work with the person and the people (family and/or friends) around that person to empower them to make the best choices for their life and situation. Individuals, couples, and families are all treated in my practice. My office is located in the Delano district in Wichita.