Addiction Therapists in Independence, KS
Mental Health/ Trauma/ Addiction. Are you having trouble managing the symptoms of trauma or grief? My goal is to increase a spirit of healing in the hearts and minds of people who have suffered through traumatic events, mental health issues or substance abuse. The therapy techniques I love to use are the latest, most innovative techniques that are exciting and typically deliver faster results than traditional talk therapy. I specialize in trauma and grief and strive to help people who have suffered through traumatic issues as children or as adults. Please Note: we do not accept Soonercare or Medicare.
Mental Health/ Trauma/ Addiction. Are you having trouble managing the symptoms of trauma or grief? My goal is to increase a spirit of healing in the hearts and minds of people who have suffered through traumatic events, mental health issues or substance abuse. The therapy techniques I love to use are the latest, most innovative techniques that are exciting and typically deliver faster results than traditional talk therapy. I specialize in trauma and grief and strive to help people who have suffered through traumatic issues as children or as adults. Please Note: we do not accept Soonercare or Medicare.
Arista Recovery Drug & Alcohol Outpatient
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCAC
Verified Verified
Independence, KS 67301
Our mission is to promote healing, inspire hope, and dignify receiving support for individuals and families impacted by substance use and co-occurring issues. We provide a best in class integrated model of care to encompass the whole person.
Our mission is to promote healing, inspire hope, and dignify receiving support for individuals and families impacted by substance use and co-occurring issues. We provide a best in class integrated model of care to encompass the whole person.
Online Therapists
Julie D Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, LMAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67203
I am trained in EMDR and have experience in treating trauma, substance abuse and mood disorders.
The therapist-client relationship is unique and powerful, carrying with it the potential for profound meaning and change. I am continually humbled and inspired by the strength and resiliency of my clients. It is my goal as a therapist to meet you where you are at in life, join you in your healing process and help you experience a new relationship to yourself and to those in your life.
I am trained in EMDR and have experience in treating trauma, substance abuse and mood disorders.
The therapist-client relationship is unique and powerful, carrying with it the potential for profound meaning and change. I am continually humbled and inspired by the strength and resiliency of my clients. It is my goal as a therapist to meet you where you are at in life, join you in your healing process and help you experience a new relationship to yourself and to those in your life.
Navigating life isn’t easy. Add being bombarded by anxiety, the effects of trauma, a crazy life transition, addiction, or those awful depressive symptoms. Now it feels impossible, right? That’s how I felt at least. Thankfully, I was wrong! As a teenager and adult, therapy has led me down a beautiful path of healing and happiness. It's my belief that you deserve the same. You deserve an abundant life of joy, stability, and adventure, and I’d love nothing more than to help you get there.
Navigating life isn’t easy. Add being bombarded by anxiety, the effects of trauma, a crazy life transition, addiction, or those awful depressive symptoms. Now it feels impossible, right? That’s how I felt at least. Thankfully, I was wrong! As a teenager and adult, therapy has led me down a beautiful path of healing and happiness. It's my belief that you deserve the same. You deserve an abundant life of joy, stability, and adventure, and I’d love nothing more than to help you get there.
If you are searching therapy sites, you are most likely trying to get help for yourself or a loved one. It is essential that you find a match when selecting a psychotherapist. I connect with clients by listening and exploring without placing judgement. I am diverse in my approach, as each client is unique and will enjoy & respond differently to therapy techniques. Many individuals come in due to depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance abuse, loss and/or grief. These struggles greatly affect people's ability to thrive. I help my clients work through these issues and increase positive changes.
If you are searching therapy sites, you are most likely trying to get help for yourself or a loved one. It is essential that you find a match when selecting a psychotherapist. I connect with clients by listening and exploring without placing judgement. I am diverse in my approach, as each client is unique and will enjoy & respond differently to therapy techniques. Many individuals come in due to depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance abuse, loss and/or grief. These struggles greatly affect people's ability to thrive. I help my clients work through these issues and increase positive changes.
From supporting children to adults, I’ve worked with clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, substance use, and grief.
Embracing the journey of self-discovery and growth is at the core of my therapeutic approach. Together, we can redefine and realign the resources and tools necessary for your unique path. With a background in Counseling and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, I specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and families through challenges.
From supporting children to adults, I’ve worked with clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, substance use, and grief.
Embracing the journey of self-discovery and growth is at the core of my therapeutic approach. Together, we can redefine and realign the resources and tools necessary for your unique path. With a background in Counseling and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, I specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and families through challenges.
Originally from Upstate New York, Kali moved to the Midwest and graduated with her M.Ed in Mental Health Counseling from Wichita State University in 2020. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Master Addiction Counselor currently working toward clinical licensure. She has a wealth of experience working with a variety of client populations and treating a variety of mental health needs including but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other trauma-related conditions.
Originally from Upstate New York, Kali moved to the Midwest and graduated with her M.Ed in Mental Health Counseling from Wichita State University in 2020. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Master Addiction Counselor currently working toward clinical licensure. She has a wealth of experience working with a variety of client populations and treating a variety of mental health needs including but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other trauma-related conditions.
I am also licensed in the state of Kansas as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
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.
I am also licensed in the state of Kansas as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
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.
Liz Herl, LCMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67220
Waitlist for new clients
In accepting clients I assist those struggling with depression, grief, marital problems, substance abuse, anxiety, and child-parent problems, as well as a variety of other concerns.
Life can be hectic and at times a bit overwhelming and sometimes we all need a safe place to vent. As a marriage and family therapist I do my best to offer my clients such a space, where they can discover tools and techniques to address challenges.
In accepting clients I assist those struggling with depression, grief, marital problems, substance abuse, anxiety, and child-parent problems, as well as a variety of other concerns.
Life can be hectic and at times a bit overwhelming and sometimes we all need a safe place to vent. As a marriage and family therapist I do my best to offer my clients such a space, where they can discover tools and techniques to address challenges.
Michael Cranston
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67203
As a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT since 2005, I offer a dynamic and intensive relationship therapy/coaching experience. I have many years of experience diagnosing and treating a variety of sexually related issues, in addition to numerous other behavioral health issues, including mood disorders and substance abuse/addiction. I believe a therapy session is a very sacred space. I consider it a privilege to be chosen to accompany someone into that space and bear witness to their work.
As a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT since 2005, I offer a dynamic and intensive relationship therapy/coaching experience. I have many years of experience diagnosing and treating a variety of sexually related issues, in addition to numerous other behavioral health issues, including mood disorders and substance abuse/addiction. I believe a therapy session is a very sacred space. I consider it a privilege to be chosen to accompany someone into that space and bear witness to their work.
*Offering Teletherapy during COVID-19 outbreak.* I invite you to partner with me in your exploration of healing. As a psychotherapist with 13+ years of experience using integrative and strength-based psychology to help adults, I address a wide variety of issues and challenges, including: relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, and spiritual trials. When we sit together, I will empower you to achieve personal growth. I believe that it is my role to walk with you and support you in this journey.
*Offering Teletherapy during COVID-19 outbreak.* I invite you to partner with me in your exploration of healing. As a psychotherapist with 13+ years of experience using integrative and strength-based psychology to help adults, I address a wide variety of issues and challenges, including: relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, and spiritual trials. When we sit together, I will empower you to achieve personal growth. I believe that it is my role to walk with you and support you in this journey.
Chyncia L Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LMAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67208
I have worked to provide therapy and substance abuse counseling to families impacted by addiction and other co-occurring disorders.
I have worked to provide therapy and substance abuse counseling to families impacted by addiction and other co-occurring disorders.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Joshua Frey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , LMAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Derby, KS 67037
This includes extensive experience with inpatient substance abuse therapy, crisis therapy, and general outpatient therapy.
Do you want to improve your relationship with others? Do you want to understand yourself better, manage your feelings better, or make better decisions? Research informs us that collaborative discussions with trained professionals improves our insight and decisions in areas of life we wish to change. My methods assist individuals to create healthier relationships with others and aid clients to set and attain realistic goals. This process is intended to increase one's awareness of their innate worth and to use this sense of worth to attain our true potential and reduce unnecessary suffering.
This includes extensive experience with inpatient substance abuse therapy, crisis therapy, and general outpatient therapy.
Do you want to improve your relationship with others? Do you want to understand yourself better, manage your feelings better, or make better decisions? Research informs us that collaborative discussions with trained professionals improves our insight and decisions in areas of life we wish to change. My methods assist individuals to create healthier relationships with others and aid clients to set and attain realistic goals. This process is intended to increase one's awareness of their innate worth and to use this sense of worth to attain our true potential and reduce unnecessary suffering.
Jerimee Smith
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCAC
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67218 (Online Only)
Hi and welcome. I would like to offer you improved insight, awareness, support, and coping strategies to suit your needs. I provide a strengths-based client-focused approach for a variety of mental health and addiction issues. I have worked in the mental health and addiction field for 9 years. I believe each person has unique strengths, and I've seen firsthand how people can make positive change utilizing them. My approach is supportive and direct, and I like to challenge you to be your best self.
Hi and welcome. I would like to offer you improved insight, awareness, support, and coping strategies to suit your needs. I provide a strengths-based client-focused approach for a variety of mental health and addiction issues. I have worked in the mental health and addiction field for 9 years. I believe each person has unique strengths, and I've seen firsthand how people can make positive change utilizing them. My approach is supportive and direct, and I like to challenge you to be your best self.
I specialize in acute and chronic trauma (PTSD), with experience treating mild eating disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), major depressive disorders (MDD), anger, anxiety, conduct disorder, substance abuse, men's issues, and relationships.
I specialize in acute and chronic trauma (PTSD), with experience treating mild eating disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), major depressive disorders (MDD), anger, anxiety, conduct disorder, substance abuse, men's issues, and relationships.
Dr. Dozie Iwuagwu
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LMAC
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67202
As a dually Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor, Dozie finds satisfaction in working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, notably adolescents, college students, athletes, and professionals.Dozie is skillful in his work with individuals who are living with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance dependence, grief, phobias, anger, and more. His background in Educational Leadership provides great aptitude for career consulting. Dozie can be solution focused, helping clients develop solutions to overcome stressful challenges.
As a dually Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor, Dozie finds satisfaction in working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, notably adolescents, college students, athletes, and professionals.Dozie is skillful in his work with individuals who are living with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance dependence, grief, phobias, anger, and more. His background in Educational Leadership provides great aptitude for career consulting. Dozie can be solution focused, helping clients develop solutions to overcome stressful challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor, and a Certified Grief Informed professional. I have experience working with diverse individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I also help people who may be facing other psychological difficulties such as grief / loss, addiction, and phase of life or adjustment issues (e.g. divorce, launching of children, empty nest, retirement, etc.). I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a default, but I'm willing to adjust to the client's needs and preferences.
I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor, and a Certified Grief Informed professional. I have experience working with diverse individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I also help people who may be facing other psychological difficulties such as grief / loss, addiction, and phase of life or adjustment issues (e.g. divorce, launching of children, empty nest, retirement, etc.). I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a default, but I'm willing to adjust to the client's needs and preferences.
Helen F Smalley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67208
My hope is that you feel comfortable and safe, alleviating symptoms associated with, anxiety and depression, trauma, grief and loss, perinatal mental health, and substance use.
Finding one’s strength to create change and trust in the ability to do so can be challenging. Reaching out does not make you weak, rather gives you an opportunity to believe in yourself and recognize your abilities. While it may be difficult to admit to challenges in your life whatever they may be; how you choose to manage them and make the connection with someone you can trust in the process is the beginning of finding the best you. I feel honored to have the opportunity to work with you.
My hope is that you feel comfortable and safe, alleviating symptoms associated with, anxiety and depression, trauma, grief and loss, perinatal mental health, and substance use.
Finding one’s strength to create change and trust in the ability to do so can be challenging. Reaching out does not make you weak, rather gives you an opportunity to believe in yourself and recognize your abilities. While it may be difficult to admit to challenges in your life whatever they may be; how you choose to manage them and make the connection with someone you can trust in the process is the beginning of finding the best you. I feel honored to have the opportunity to work with you.
I have a strong background in leadership in social services, with a demonstrated history of working in substance abuse, medical social work, and mental health.
The struggle is real! Sometimes life throws us curveballs, no matter how careful or prepared we think we are for life. Congratulations on starting your first step in launching a Positive Chain Reaction in your life! If you’re having trouble controlling your emotions or noticing that you’re getting angry quickly and feel life is becoming overwhelming. I’m here to help. If you want to break the destructive cycle of despair? You don’t have to struggle alone.
I have a strong background in leadership in social services, with a demonstrated history of working in substance abuse, medical social work, and mental health.
The struggle is real! Sometimes life throws us curveballs, no matter how careful or prepared we think we are for life. Congratulations on starting your first step in launching a Positive Chain Reaction in your life! If you’re having trouble controlling your emotions or noticing that you’re getting angry quickly and feel life is becoming overwhelming. I’m here to help. If you want to break the destructive cycle of despair? You don’t have to struggle alone.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.