Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Leavenworth County, KS

Whether you are wanting support in becoming your best self, enriching relationships or exploring how past experiences are impacting your own or your child's current well-being, therapy may be the helping hand you need. I offer over 15 years experience providing therapy in private practice and community mental health settings. I work from an attachment based and family systems approach to help individuals and families restore balance and improve relationships. I also utilize mindfulness and client centered techniques to empower my clients to reach their full potential.

I get it—therapy can feel a bit scary. I've been in your shoes as a client many times before. But that's precisely why I'm here, to make therapy feel less intimidating and even a bit enjoyable. My own journey through the ups and downs of mental health has taught me so much, and it's what drives my passion for helping you. Thanks to those experiences, I'm excited to support you on your unique path to a happier you.

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.

Helping individuals, couples and families identify and cope with life challenges in healthy and positive ways.

Professional Association (dba) Care of the Soul is a multi-specialty group practice comprised of mental health professionals with the highest degree of professionalism, training and credentialing. The doctors and staff are passionate about treatment of the whole person including mind, body and spirit. We hold the highest level of ethics and treat each person with dignity and respect as they journey through the healing process. Our organization has been providing outpatient mental health services since 1998 to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with offices in Johnson and Leavenworth counties.

You stare out the window, asking yourself how did I get here. Wondering where that sense of control and safety that you once experienced went to and trying desperately to figure out how to get it back. You deal with with the feelings of disappointment and sadness in silence. This feeds the anxious thought that things are not going to get better and/or the depressive thought that you are not enough. Leaving you feeling helpless and vulnerable. So you stare out the window, because surely the answer is just over the horizon; holding onto hope but also feeling emotional and physical fatigue. Knowing that you want help without judgement.

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 am passionate about providing healing and supportive counseling services to my Clients. I provide individual, family, and couples counseling. My focus is on working with people who experience symptoms of PTSD, gender dysphoria, depression, anxiety, LGBT Issues, behavior disorders, and adjustment to life's ever changing stresses. Each person is unique w/ their own individual biology and environmental experiences. Therefore, therapy is individually tailored to each Clients unique circumstances. I offer face to face counseling and Telehealth where appropriate. BDSM, Poly affirmative.

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.

An ideal client for applied behavioral analysis may have issues such as difficulty communicating, socializing, or managing their emotions. Their needs would include support in developing these skills, along with strategies to cope with any challenging behaviors. Their goals may involve improving their overall quality of life, increasing independence, and forming meaningful relationships. Ultimately, they likely want to feel understood, included, and empowered to navigate the world more effectively.

I believe people genuinely want to be happy and have a deeper meaning in their life. Our lives and life experiences can definitely bring hardships and stress at various points in time. There is a spectrum of healthy and unhealthy ways to cope and navigate life's stressors and anxieties. Let’s take the time to explore those factors or patterns in your life that are holding you back from your true potential. Let's explore ways to heal and healthier ways to bring more meaning and joy into your daily life.

My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that you are resilient. Life can be difficult. We all experience a time in life in which we could benefit from therapy. Despite the challenging circumstances you have faced or currently face, you are capable of a joy-filled life. I am a certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist and certified EMDR therapist. I have 18 years of experience working with women, children and families. My specialties include perinatal mood disorders, anxiety and trauma work.