Therapists Beginning With L in Kansas
Ruben Luis Lara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66614
As a therapist, I have years of experience with working with adults and children, all of whom come from unique backgrounds. This includes children in foster care, children and adults in a community mental health setting, as well as working with adults and children experiencing mental health crisis. My specialty is working with adults and children that struggle with anxiety, depression, bereavement, and have difficulty expressing or managing their frustration or anger. I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community when it comes to the unique challenges this marginalized group faces.
As a therapist, I have years of experience with working with adults and children, all of whom come from unique backgrounds. This includes children in foster care, children and adults in a community mental health setting, as well as working with adults and children experiencing mental health crisis. My specialty is working with adults and children that struggle with anxiety, depression, bereavement, and have difficulty expressing or managing their frustration or anger. I also specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community when it comes to the unique challenges this marginalized group faces.
Anna M. Lara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas who has been practicing since 2004. She has a BS and MSW from Washburn University. Anna is supportive, accepting, patient, listens to clients and meets them where they are. She worked in a school system for more than 30 years and is familiar with the special education process. Anna is an advocate for children and family and offers support to young adults who are starting life on their own. Outside of work, Anna enjoys time with her four children and family, her dog Ohana, being outdoors, gardening, long walks, lively conversations, and crocheting.
Anna M. Lara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas who has been practicing since 2004. She has a BS and MSW from Washburn University. Anna is supportive, accepting, patient, listens to clients and meets them where they are. She worked in a school system for more than 30 years and is familiar with the special education process. Anna is an advocate for children and family and offers support to young adults who are starting life on their own. Outside of work, Anna enjoys time with her four children and family, her dog Ohana, being outdoors, gardening, long walks, lively conversations, and crocheting.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples and families navigate life’s challenges and build lasting resilience. With experience working with clients aged 13 and up, I offer a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy, tailoring my treatment to meet each client’s unique needs. My focus is on creating a safe space where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples and families navigate life’s challenges and build lasting resilience. With experience working with clients aged 13 and up, I offer a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy, tailoring my treatment to meet each client’s unique needs. My focus is on creating a safe space where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I help people reclaim their life and find their joy! Past hurts can grip us like a vice, squeezing the life out of us and stunting our growth and happiness. You tell yourself "the past was so long ago. I should be over this by now." Yet you aren't. Perhaps you experience anxiety, insecurity, relationship problems, intrusive thoughts and feelings, food or body issues, or simply feel alone and detached...yet you don't know why. You have tried to help yourself: reading books, stopping or starting certain behaviors and habits. Perhaps you've tried counseling and it didn't help. You want something different. How do you get it?
I help people reclaim their life and find their joy! Past hurts can grip us like a vice, squeezing the life out of us and stunting our growth and happiness. You tell yourself "the past was so long ago. I should be over this by now." Yet you aren't. Perhaps you experience anxiety, insecurity, relationship problems, intrusive thoughts and feelings, food or body issues, or simply feel alone and detached...yet you don't know why. You have tried to help yourself: reading books, stopping or starting certain behaviors and habits. Perhaps you've tried counseling and it didn't help. You want something different. How do you get it?
Jimmy Larkin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66204
Let’s be real…life has a way of taking over sometimes and leaving you feeling powerless, frustrated, irritated or any number of ways. It can seem like a giant mess or other times it’s not too bad, but you may still be struggling to put the pieces together. Whether it’s a small issue that you just want to process, or you feel like you are hanging by a thread, my goal is to help you regain control. I want to walk with you through whatever is troubling you and help you find the power to work it out.
Let’s be real…life has a way of taking over sometimes and leaving you feeling powerless, frustrated, irritated or any number of ways. It can seem like a giant mess or other times it’s not too bad, but you may still be struggling to put the pieces together. Whether it’s a small issue that you just want to process, or you feel like you are hanging by a thread, my goal is to help you regain control. I want to walk with you through whatever is troubling you and help you find the power to work it out.
Chelsy Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Lawrence, KS 66049
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults and adolescents who have found themselves overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, and/or the complex stress of surviving trauma and loss. I find that when individuals are given the space to be open and honest about their experience with no judgement, they are better able to draw on their own strengths and skills to begin healing. I also offer psychoeducation and cognitive skills to empower clients with a better understanding of how to influence their mental/emotional health to achieve increased functioning and well-being.
I work with adults and adolescents who have found themselves overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, and/or the complex stress of surviving trauma and loss. I find that when individuals are given the space to be open and honest about their experience with no judgement, they are better able to draw on their own strengths and skills to begin healing. I also offer psychoeducation and cognitive skills to empower clients with a better understanding of how to influence their mental/emotional health to achieve increased functioning and well-being.
Kylie Larson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66212
Are you tired of living your life around the potential for an intrusive memory, flashback, or nightmare? Are you finding it difficult to manage your mood? Is life not panning out the way you thought it would? These daily battles can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and relentless. But, you don't have to fight these battles alone.
Are you tired of living your life around the potential for an intrusive memory, flashback, or nightmare? Are you finding it difficult to manage your mood? Is life not panning out the way you thought it would? These daily battles can feel exhausting, overwhelming, and relentless. But, you don't have to fight these battles alone.
Josh Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW , 12882
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67220
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel that you have lost your sense of self? Do you wonder where to start in making life a bit easier? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and uncertain about finding their place in life. I offer therapy for teens, adults, and couples. We will start with an in-depth assessment of the struggles you are facing. After that, we will clearly define which areas of your life you would like to see a difference in. I believe everyone has the energy within themselves to succeed and heal. I would consider it a privilege to assist you in your journey to find that energy.
Do you feel that you have lost your sense of self? Do you wonder where to start in making life a bit easier? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and uncertain about finding their place in life. I offer therapy for teens, adults, and couples. We will start with an in-depth assessment of the struggles you are facing. After that, we will clearly define which areas of your life you would like to see a difference in. I believe everyone has the energy within themselves to succeed and heal. I would consider it a privilege to assist you in your journey to find that energy.
Justin Lasater is a Neurotherapist and a Master’s Level Psychologist (LMLP). He has extensive experience providing Neurofeedback to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, Insomnia and other and sleep issues. Neurofeedback allows the brain to regulate, stabilize and come back into balance. Additionally, Justin provides coaching and recommendations for lifestyle changes that will support you or your child in reaching your goals. Do you want to increase your stress tolerance? Decrease anxiety? Improve attention? I can help!
Justin Lasater is a Neurotherapist and a Master’s Level Psychologist (LMLP). He has extensive experience providing Neurofeedback to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, Insomnia and other and sleep issues. Neurofeedback allows the brain to regulate, stabilize and come back into balance. Additionally, Justin provides coaching and recommendations for lifestyle changes that will support you or your child in reaching your goals. Do you want to increase your stress tolerance? Decrease anxiety? Improve attention? I can help!
Shannon Lasater
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, HHC, MA
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
Food was my best friend and my worst enemy. I would constantly anticipate the pleasure of eating something and simultaneously fight every impulse to "give in". If you are caught up in a war with food and your body, I get it. It probably feels like you're all alone in it, a warrior fighting a hidden battle that no one else can see, and you're desperate to win. I've been on the battle field too, and I found my way out. As a health coach and counselor, I have 15 years of experience working with women who struggle with emotional eating, binging, and over-eating.
Food was my best friend and my worst enemy. I would constantly anticipate the pleasure of eating something and simultaneously fight every impulse to "give in". If you are caught up in a war with food and your body, I get it. It probably feels like you're all alone in it, a warrior fighting a hidden battle that no one else can see, and you're desperate to win. I've been on the battle field too, and I found my way out. As a health coach and counselor, I have 15 years of experience working with women who struggle with emotional eating, binging, and over-eating.
Tina Lashley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburg, KS 66762
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient individualized care to treat several mental health disorders. I focus on helping individuals restore, inspire, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns and customizing a treatment plan to meet your needs.
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient individualized care to treat several mental health disorders. I focus on helping individuals restore, inspire, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns and customizing a treatment plan to meet your needs.
Do you feel seen? Do you feel heard? Do you feel you matter? Those are the ingredients that build connection. And connection is vitally important for our happiness. However, so often today that's exactly what we find is missing. And life can hand us things we don't know how to deal with. I'd love to work with you to help you build strategies that build connection between yourself and those you care about. I’m deeply moved by the work people do for repair and healing. Share your story with me. I will listen without judgement and with compassion for your struggle.
Do you feel seen? Do you feel heard? Do you feel you matter? Those are the ingredients that build connection. And connection is vitally important for our happiness. However, so often today that's exactly what we find is missing. And life can hand us things we don't know how to deal with. I'd love to work with you to help you build strategies that build connection between yourself and those you care about. I’m deeply moved by the work people do for repair and healing. Share your story with me. I will listen without judgement and with compassion for your struggle.
Daniel Patrick Lassley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-KS
Verified Verified
Topeka, KS 66611
I work with adults who are experiencing difficult emotions and life situations. I also work with those who want to improve the quality of their relationships. People struggling with issues from disability or chronic illness.
I work with adults who are experiencing difficult emotions and life situations. I also work with those who want to improve the quality of their relationships. People struggling with issues from disability or chronic illness.
I do not hold the answers you are looking for; you do. I just guide you to help you find those answers within yourself. I bring experience in being an adoptive parent, stepparent and bio parent all together as a blended family. I have a variety of experiences in my own life that I believe helps me be able to sit with you through anything you feel ready to explore. A few of those experiences include raising children with ADHD, Autism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder among others. I am an adult child of a parent who completed suicide. I have experience as an EMT, working with First Responders, Military/Veterans.
I do not hold the answers you are looking for; you do. I just guide you to help you find those answers within yourself. I bring experience in being an adoptive parent, stepparent and bio parent all together as a blended family. I have a variety of experiences in my own life that I believe helps me be able to sit with you through anything you feel ready to explore. A few of those experiences include raising children with ADHD, Autism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder among others. I am an adult child of a parent who completed suicide. I have experience as an EMT, working with First Responders, Military/Veterans.
If you, or someone you know or love has difficulties with managing chronic problems with fluctuating mood (anxiety and/or depression), are quick to anger, experience frequent problems in relationships, problems with impulse management, or have combat-related or other traumatic experiences that are interfering with your quality of life, please call me. Let's work together to create lifegoals that will improve self-esteem, develop new and effective coping strategies to manage unwanted mood and impulses, learn effective communication with loved ones and partners, and start shaping the future you want.
If you, or someone you know or love has difficulties with managing chronic problems with fluctuating mood (anxiety and/or depression), are quick to anger, experience frequent problems in relationships, problems with impulse management, or have combat-related or other traumatic experiences that are interfering with your quality of life, please call me. Let's work together to create lifegoals that will improve self-esteem, develop new and effective coping strategies to manage unwanted mood and impulses, learn effective communication with loved ones and partners, and start shaping the future you want.
I specialize in supporting intercultural and interracial couples, individuals, and family members. My areas of expertise include addressing anxiety, depression, work-related issues, racial trauma, acculturation challenges, bicultural identity development, and communication issues. I focus on assisting individuals who navigate multiple cultures and may experience conflicting expectations. I am exceptionally skilled in helping individuals bridge cultural or generational conflicts in relationships and manage cultural shock.
I specialize in supporting intercultural and interracial couples, individuals, and family members. My areas of expertise include addressing anxiety, depression, work-related issues, racial trauma, acculturation challenges, bicultural identity development, and communication issues. I focus on assisting individuals who navigate multiple cultures and may experience conflicting expectations. I am exceptionally skilled in helping individuals bridge cultural or generational conflicts in relationships and manage cultural shock.
Marie Lausten
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66212
I welcome all individuals that are in need of help. I strive to be as multiculturally aware as possible. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and welcome everyone. I have experience helping individuals struggling with mood disorders, depression and anxiety, substance abuse, body positive and bariatric clients. Please don't hesitate to call if you have any questions. I believe mental health care is important to everyone.
I welcome all individuals that are in need of help. I strive to be as multiculturally aware as possible. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and welcome everyone. I have experience helping individuals struggling with mood disorders, depression and anxiety, substance abuse, body positive and bariatric clients. Please don't hesitate to call if you have any questions. I believe mental health care is important to everyone.
Lavender Springs Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC, CCTII
Verified Verified
Lenexa, KS 66219 (Online Only)
Lavender Springs offers assistance to individuals, regardless of whether it is their initial, third, or fourth time seeking therapy. With Bryan or Nicole as your therapist, they each strives to create a structured approach that aligns with your goals. They will encourage you, challenge you, be coaches, they will teach you and motivates change. This approach ensures that your time and investment in therapy are valuable, allowing you to make progress during each session. Lavender Springs prioritizes evidence-based methods, focusing on personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Lavender Springs offers assistance to individuals, regardless of whether it is their initial, third, or fourth time seeking therapy. With Bryan or Nicole as your therapist, they each strives to create a structured approach that aligns with your goals. They will encourage you, challenge you, be coaches, they will teach you and motivates change. This approach ensures that your time and investment in therapy are valuable, allowing you to make progress during each session. Lavender Springs prioritizes evidence-based methods, focusing on personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Lesli Lawler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66207
Something’s not right. You feel off, messy, confused, sad. Maybe you don’t have any idea what it is—that is okay. You do know that you want to see change. I am here to help you discover what it is that is keeping you stuck.
Something’s not right. You feel off, messy, confused, sad. Maybe you don’t have any idea what it is—that is okay. You do know that you want to see change. I am here to help you discover what it is that is keeping you stuck.
Children often do not have the words to express what they are feeling or thinking. Traditional talk therapy alone is rarely successful in helping children process difficult life situations. At Lawrence Play Therapy, therapists can work with your child and family to bring healing. Play therapy involves children exploring their thoughts and feelings by using play rather than just talking. The toys are the child's words and play is the child's language. We specialize in therapy with children ages 2 - 12. We also incorporate family therapy, Theraplay, and EMDR when appropriate.
Children often do not have the words to express what they are feeling or thinking. Traditional talk therapy alone is rarely successful in helping children process difficult life situations. At Lawrence Play Therapy, therapists can work with your child and family to bring healing. Play therapy involves children exploring their thoughts and feelings by using play rather than just talking. The toys are the child's words and play is the child's language. We specialize in therapy with children ages 2 - 12. We also incorporate family therapy, Theraplay, and EMDR when appropriate.