Therapists Beginning With W in Kansas

Caring for your mental health is no different than caring for your physical health! I strive to work with your therapist utilizing a team approach to improve the whole you. When everyone is on the same team there is a better chance for success!

Change takes courage. I understand the courage it takes to reach out and ask for support when we feel our most stuck. As your therapist, I will remain fully dedicated to strengthening the resiliency needed within to reclaim yourself through connection, self-compassion, and self-love.

Most of my clients come to me because they’re struggling with their sex life and they’re pretty sure it’s all their fault. They’re not having the kind of sex that they want or sex has just become an enormous problem in their relationship. I often find that at the root of these issues surrounding sexuality is shame. Sometimes that shame is connected to: poor self-esteem or body image, believing you don’t deserve sexual pleasure, a belief that whatever you’re into is just too "weird" and you want to feel “normal” but can’t shake this particular desire, or societal & cultural expectations of gender roles.

Life can get difficult, relationships can lose their luster, wounds are tough to live with... and sometimes a little support and guidance from a professional therapist can make things easier, if not even better. We honor the courage that it took for you to come this far in your pursuit for well-being and something different. Located in precious and quaint, Baldwin City, KS, we would be happy to have a conversation with you about what it might look like for you to begin therapy with one of us. Please don't hesitate to reach out whatever way feels most comfortable for you!

I approach therapy from a holistic, client-centered, strengths-based approach. I utilize the cognitive behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapy models to help clients make sense of the past and build new resources to take ownership of the future. In addition, I incorporate mindfulness-based techniques to aid clients in connecting to their internal world and recognizing their thoughts and behaviors without judgment, so they can live a more fulfilling life. I am also trained and informed in positive psychotherapy and solution-focused therapy approaches.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Kansas and Missouri and have been practicing for 20+ years in a variety of settings which include Community Mental Health, Private Practice and The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). I welcome teens, adults, and seniors for therapy and work with each individual on their own unique reasons for being in services. I believe in a holistic, client-centered approach to my work and see the therapeutic relationship as a partnership. I will work to improve the well being of individuals and families by providing compassionate and comprehensive behavioral healthcare.

Whether you are dealing with general life challenges or issues specifically related to being a woman, I can help. My goal is to help women become empowered. I believe we can change how we live by changing how we think. We can change our negative self-thoughts and unhealthy behaviors, learn how to express ourselves in an assertive way and set healthy boundaries, overcome trauma and move from surviving to thriving, change how we relate to others and improve our relationships, improve our body image, make healthy choices, learn how to manage/overcome anxiety or depression or anything else that is keeping us from reaching our potential.

Make the most of it -- whatever your "it" is! I work with clients of all ages, couples, and families to help them get the most from life. Life experience counts and I've got it. I bring to my practice years of practical and pragmatic "life stuff;" real world, frontline experience dealing with the joys and difficulties that are part of it. I am warm, accepting, and (of course) non-judgmental with a fervent desire to create a safe space and place for you to come as you are and know you'll be held and cared for.

My approach is grounded in meeting folks where they are in the moment, and not asking them to feel, look, or act like someone they’re not. I believe that every person has worth and value because of their identity, and I love helping other people tap into their worth. I believe that all humans have the innate capacity to not only overcome difficult experiences, but to heal and thrive, and when we overcome difficult experiences or emotions, we are stronger and more resilient. Lasting change requires work, but when we put in that work we harness the power to define our experience rather than letting our experience define us.

Do you feel like you’re in the depths of depression and that your every step feels like trudging through quicksand? What about feeling like the weight of the world is bearing down on your shoulders? Do you feel like anxiety turns your thoughts into crashing waves of fear and worst-case scenarios, leaving you gasping for calm in a storm of unease? If you can relate to any of these statements, then now might be the time to connect with a therapist who can help. Let us work together to develop a plan tailored to your personality, individuality, and your needs.

Working with young adults ages 18-25, and youth ages 7-17, making a case by case exception for youth 4-6. Individuals with ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, and Depression are the main diagnoses treated. Limited evening hours available.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I completed my Level I & Level II EMDR trauma treatment and actively practice EMDR. Therapy is all about the therapeutic connection we form. My biggest aim is to create a safe and supportive place that encourages vulnerability and holds space for powerful healing and growth. I do this using expert care and support, with a holistic, evidence-based approach to therapy. Through therapy I support emotional awareness and regulation with attunement, insight and empathy. Clients learn how to notice, accept and regulate their emotional experiences.

Are you questioning who you are or what's important to you? Do you often find yourself seeking approval from others to measure your self-worth? If you're feeling overwhelmed by pressure from every angle, you're not alone. You deserve a safe space to process your experiences, ask yourself tough questions, and learn to write your story in your own words. I'm passionate about creating that space and I'm here to welcome you when you're ready.

I believe we each have a calling and unique purpose in life, with specific strengths, gifts, and passions waiting to be pursued to unlock our full potential. Oftentimes, through brokenness and hurt, we can lose sight of our purpose and feel weighed down by the heaviness of life. I am passionate about helping others feel understood and find their way by offering compassion. I have experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, communication issues, and life transitions, empowering them to emerge more resilient.

My primary clinical area of focus is working with clients who are part of the queer (LGBTQ+) community. As a member of the community myself, I strive to provide affirming, knowledgeable and person-centered care. I enjoy working with children, teens and adults alike and my clients have included those who are gender creative/gender diverse, transgender, non-binary, polyamorous/consensually non monogamous, as well as the HIV+ community.

Are you feeling stuck, at a loss or not sure what direction you want your life to go in? I believe that we can change our lives and feel better if we’re willing to do some things differently. I know that change can be hard. I also know that the first step towards making changes is also the most difficult. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative approach to help folks make positive changes and navigate life transitions. I also help folks create an action plan to help map out steps to create positive life changes.

Changing your life can be scary. And after you make the changes, it can be difficult to keep them in place. But know you are not alone in your journey towards feeling better. You can create your ideal life by practicing tools to calm anxiety, reduce stress, and deal with the pressure you may be feeling from everyday life.

I’m the person you want to see when you are ready to be challenged, encouraged, and guided through your life story. I’m someone who understands why we behave the way we do, and that these behaviors are learned and adaptive. There is nothing wrong with you, and I am here to challenge your thoughts against this. I genuinely enjoy working with clients who have found themselves in a place they didn't think they would be. I will walk you through what is happening in your life, not around it. I help my clients learn who they are, navigate their own needs and desires, and learn how to walk through life with compassion for themselves.