Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Nemaha County, KS

“People start to heal the moment they feel heard”. Research shows that a primary factor in determining success of therapy is the therapeutic alliance; I fully believe in the healing power of simply feeling seen and heard. Before any modalities or interventions are successful, we must first feel aligned with, safe and trust the therapist we are working with.

My purpose is to be a guide to help clients find a path to healing. I enjoy working with all types of people with all different types of struggles, but I am especially drawn to survivors of trauma. I enjoy collaborating with people to determine what types of treatment are most beneficial for them, and I love thinking outside the box to discover new ways of healing. I feel it is my role to empower you to discover what works best for you, as you are and always will be the best expert on yourself.

Not all clients arrive to therapy with the same issues or the same rooting point, so therapy needs to be unique to each individual. I provide a space to establish how clients see therapy happening and I am there to help guide the process in a healthy manner. The space belongs to the client, not me.

I enjoy helping individuals (14+), couples, families and groups discover their strengths and address the deep sources of their struggles so they can reach the full potential they deserve. I open the door to therapy with a simple, yet powerful message: "Where you are isn't where you have to stay!"

Asking for help can be scary. You've already taken the first step. I aim to help you explore your own strengths and problem-solving strategies by serving as a compassionate, non-judgmental sounding board to help you explore things you would like to change. I am a neurodivergent therapist who understands mental health struggles from both a client and a provider perspective. Nurturing our mental health and wellbeing enables us to create the kind of life that is most meaningful to us. I want to be a stepping stone on that path for you.

I enjoy working one-on-one with children and adults, and with families, teaching them to communicate in healthier ways, learn to cope with stressors, and break destructive patterns. I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD, and numerous individuals struggling to adapt to life changes. My goal is to help you meet your goals to find healthy balance in daily life and relationships. I work with survivors of domestic violence, through the local domestic violence support agency. I want to help you work through your traumas to find you again. LGBTQ+ welcome!

Congratulations on taking the FIRST courageous step toward dealing with your PAIN that is no longer working for you; or perhaps you like to grow and learn more about yourself; or you want to achieve HEALING from grief/loss related to major life changes. Painful symptoms related to trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, or relational issues are tough to tackle by yourself. By giving a non-judgmental and an empathetic therapist a CHANCE and Therapy time, change IS possible. I am dually licensed in Kansas and Missouri.

Now Accepting NEW Clients - I know that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things any of us do. If you are suffering from the lasting effects of trauma and have been reluctant to seek therapy, I'm here to hold space for you. Our sessions will be collaborative, strategic, and goal-focused. Above all, they will be respectful of your path. I have helped those with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, lack self-confidence, difficulty coping with major life changes, triggering from the pandemic, anger, stress, and/or trauma. I am here to hold space for you.

Trauma can impact anyone. We all have experienced it, or know someone who has. You are not alone.

Life can bring many challenges that eventually become a heavy a burden to carry, even for the strongest individuals and families. I have 21 years of experience working with clients who have dealt with trauma, family issues, divorce, depression, stress, abuse, grief, attachment, and life transitions. I can help you regain a sense of well-being and improve your relationships.

Are you hurting? Are you struggling to make it through the week, day, or hour? Are you wanting change but not sure where to start? You are important and you matter so let's begin investing in you together. You are worth it, I promise.

As a mental health professional, I am here to walk with you into the unknown, to listen to your experiences, life changes, tragedies and joys and to listen without judgement. Whether you feel stuck from trauma, anger, navigating career changes, life stage changes, grief or relationship matters I will work with you to find recovery utilizing your strengths and support system. I believe in a fully holistic view of identifying mental health issues that may cause or compound physical ailments and work to release emotions that may cause pain.

I am the owner of Soul Purpose Counseling LLC and I am an African American, Christian counselor who specializes in therapy for children, teens, and young adults. I have worked in education to meet the needs of students and I am committed to helping clients reach their goals. I want clients to feel empowered and understood through my counseling services. I am here to support clients in whatever way I can for their continued success. I am operating strictly under Telehealth services at the moment for the health and safety of all.

I have worked as a therapist for over 25 years and I have trained in numerous evidence based practices which allows me to offer my clients the treatment they need to get better. I am passionate about helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, health conditions, life transitions, and stress move towards creating and maintaining emotional wellness. I believe change is possible and through therapy people can and do get better.

It takes bravery to start the journey from struggle and pain toward insight, wisdom, and healing. I am committed to assisting you in making gift to yourself and your community. We hear a lot about post-traumatic stress, but it's also very important to invite post-traumatic growth. If the hard knocks of life stay unaddressed - words unspoken, questions unasked, feelings unnamed and unexpressed - we lose our vitality and become limited to negative patterns. A therapeutic alliance can transform and liberate.