Parenting Therapists in Parsons, KS
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My approach to therapy includes listening with compassion and without judgment and then helping clients to find the best way for them to move forward. Sometimes just talking about things helps a person to gain insight. Other times the individual may need to learn some new skills or make some changes in their thought process or behavior.
My approach to therapy includes listening with compassion and without judgment and then helping clients to find the best way for them to move forward. Sometimes just talking about things helps a person to gain insight. Other times the individual may need to learn some new skills or make some changes in their thought process or behavior.
Online Therapists
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As an adoptive parent, I know how hard it can be to create a secure attachment with a child.
You’ve poured your heart and soul into creating a family, and your heart is breaking. Anger and defiance erupt when you want love and peace. If you are struggling in your family relationships, we can work together to help your family move from surviving to thriving.
As an adoptive parent, I know how hard it can be to create a secure attachment with a child.
You’ve poured your heart and soul into creating a family, and your heart is breaking. Anger and defiance erupt when you want love and peace. If you are struggling in your family relationships, we can work together to help your family move from surviving to thriving.
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If you or your child is struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationships/friendships, parenting, anger, or managing their emotions and thoughts in an unhealthy way, please contact me to schedule an appointment, or call for a free 15 minute phone consult.
Life can feel heavy, hard, confusing, isolating, and overwhelming. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Play Therapist I am passionate about helping Children, Parents, Families, and Adults work towards the positive change they want in their lives. Therapy is a beautiful and safe space where goals are set, skills are practiced, and emotions are supported. If you or your child is struggling with anger, emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, ADHD, aggressive behaviors, defiance, stress, tearfulness, or from a traumatic event please know you are not alone and I am here to provide support and guidance if you need it.
If you or your child is struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationships/friendships, parenting, anger, or managing their emotions and thoughts in an unhealthy way, please contact me to schedule an appointment, or call for a free 15 minute phone consult.
Life can feel heavy, hard, confusing, isolating, and overwhelming. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Play Therapist I am passionate about helping Children, Parents, Families, and Adults work towards the positive change they want in their lives. Therapy is a beautiful and safe space where goals are set, skills are practiced, and emotions are supported. If you or your child is struggling with anger, emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, ADHD, aggressive behaviors, defiance, stress, tearfulness, or from a traumatic event please know you are not alone and I am here to provide support and guidance if you need it.
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Amber Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067 (Online Only)
Relationships, parenting and healing from past trauma are all hard. It can feel like just barely keeping our head above water. We want to live healthy and free. It would be my absolute joy to join you in your journey toward healing, clarity and wellness: personally, professionally, and spiritually. Whether living in rural or urban areas in Kansas, I understand our environments play such a significant part in our overall wellbeing, and I bring my experience to serve my clients to my best. We can do really great work together, achieve goals, and without the obstacles of time-consuming travel, as sessions are held via telehealth.
Relationships, parenting and healing from past trauma are all hard. It can feel like just barely keeping our head above water. We want to live healthy and free. It would be my absolute joy to join you in your journey toward healing, clarity and wellness: personally, professionally, and spiritually. Whether living in rural or urban areas in Kansas, I understand our environments play such a significant part in our overall wellbeing, and I bring my experience to serve my clients to my best. We can do really great work together, achieve goals, and without the obstacles of time-consuming travel, as sessions are held via telehealth.
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Kelly Ackerson Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Emporia, KS 66801
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!
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!
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Starting therapy is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself. One of my greatest honors in life is being able to meet clients in the depths of their pain and to support them as they find healing. My clients are some of the bravest people I’ve ever met, and it’s been especially powerful to see them embrace love, forgiveness, and to be freed from shame. My heart is to work with those struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, and so much more. My approach is tailored to the needs of the client and I provide Faith-Based and Non Faith-Based therapy.
Starting therapy is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself. One of my greatest honors in life is being able to meet clients in the depths of their pain and to support them as they find healing. My clients are some of the bravest people I’ve ever met, and it’s been especially powerful to see them embrace love, forgiveness, and to be freed from shame. My heart is to work with those struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, and so much more. My approach is tailored to the needs of the client and I provide Faith-Based and Non Faith-Based therapy.
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Hi! My name is Jacquelin "Jackie" Psota. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP) in Emporia, Kansas. I have 20 years of experience working with a large range of mental health diagnoses, severities, and symptoms through Individual, Family, Couples, and Group Therapy. I have and continue to work with all ages from children to geriatric. I also have experience working with batterers through Family Peace Initiative's Batterers Intervention Program and through Kansas Department of Corrections. I utilize a wide variety of techniques to best meet the client's needs.
Hi! My name is Jacquelin "Jackie" Psota. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCP) in Emporia, Kansas. I have 20 years of experience working with a large range of mental health diagnoses, severities, and symptoms through Individual, Family, Couples, and Group Therapy. I have and continue to work with all ages from children to geriatric. I also have experience working with batterers through Family Peace Initiative's Batterers Intervention Program and through Kansas Department of Corrections. I utilize a wide variety of techniques to best meet the client's needs.
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Hi there! I know is not easy to take the first step into therapy. Or making the decision to get back into therapy or even looking for a new counselor. It takes strength and wisdom to reach out for help. Sometimes life does not go the way we plan. Or we simply find ourselves with day to day stress/struggles. I like to embrace what you are already doing good and empower you in your life journey.
Hi there! I know is not easy to take the first step into therapy. Or making the decision to get back into therapy or even looking for a new counselor. It takes strength and wisdom to reach out for help. Sometimes life does not go the way we plan. Or we simply find ourselves with day to day stress/struggles. I like to embrace what you are already doing good and empower you in your life journey.
Life becomes difficult for everyone at times. Emotions and cognitions can build up and be experienced in negative ways. I work with clients of all ages to increase hope and trust in their lives and relationships. I want to empower my clients to learn skills to effectively handle whatever they are struggling with in their life. I walk with my clients as they learn to handle the ups and downs of their life journey.
Life becomes difficult for everyone at times. Emotions and cognitions can build up and be experienced in negative ways. I work with clients of all ages to increase hope and trust in their lives and relationships. I want to empower my clients to learn skills to effectively handle whatever they are struggling with in their life. I walk with my clients as they learn to handle the ups and downs of their life journey.
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I became a therapist for one simple reason: I love people! For me, it is not a job, but a calling. Our mission as therapists/counselors/helpers and healers is to come along side those who have fallen, and help them up; to walk with them on their journey and hopefully assist them by giving insight and understanding of their pasts and presents which will provide them hope for their futures. It is my belief that therapy is a collaborative effort, where both my clients and I work together in forming realistic treatment plans, complete with attainable goals.
I became a therapist for one simple reason: I love people! For me, it is not a job, but a calling. Our mission as therapists/counselors/helpers and healers is to come along side those who have fallen, and help them up; to walk with them on their journey and hopefully assist them by giving insight and understanding of their pasts and presents which will provide them hope for their futures. It is my belief that therapy is a collaborative effort, where both my clients and I work together in forming realistic treatment plans, complete with attainable goals.
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Life can throw us curve balls. It isn't always what we imagined it may be. We may find ourselves struggling with the pressures of everyday life and sometimes overwhelmed by the unexpected. Brave Counseling and Consultation was developed in effort to assist others through life struggles. When life becomes overwhelming, we can begin to experience hopelessness, helplessness, difficulty sleeping or waking, irritability and feeling on edge, or other unwanted and undesired feelings. At Brave Counseling, we are here to help you push through everyday struggles and tackle life's struggles so you can regain control and functioning of life.
Life can throw us curve balls. It isn't always what we imagined it may be. We may find ourselves struggling with the pressures of everyday life and sometimes overwhelmed by the unexpected. Brave Counseling and Consultation was developed in effort to assist others through life struggles. When life becomes overwhelming, we can begin to experience hopelessness, helplessness, difficulty sleeping or waking, irritability and feeling on edge, or other unwanted and undesired feelings. At Brave Counseling, we are here to help you push through everyday struggles and tackle life's struggles so you can regain control and functioning of life.
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A Safe Place Therapy, online in KS and MO
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Augusta, KS 67010 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Cindy Reynolds, LCMFT. Here at A Safe Place Therapy, I will provide a compassionate, safe environment for women seeking help at whatever point they might be in life, to find healing and growth in their journey toward a more meaningful life. If you have had trauma, past or present, that is causing you difficulties in daily life and relationships, or your are having symptoms such as, panic attacks or nightmares, I can help you get back to the life that you are missing right now. You don't have to live in the trauma fog and dysfunction. There is a way out.
Hi, I'm Cindy Reynolds, LCMFT. Here at A Safe Place Therapy, I will provide a compassionate, safe environment for women seeking help at whatever point they might be in life, to find healing and growth in their journey toward a more meaningful life. If you have had trauma, past or present, that is causing you difficulties in daily life and relationships, or your are having symptoms such as, panic attacks or nightmares, I can help you get back to the life that you are missing right now. You don't have to live in the trauma fog and dysfunction. There is a way out.
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David Adams LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbus, KS 66725
Are you a Christian who struggles with shame, anxiety, trauma, fear, or depression? Are you struggling to make it through the day? Do you need a new way to deal with the challenges in life? Reach out to me! These are common realities that many Christians struggle with, but there is freedom and hope! I can help you find healing and peace. "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens and influences another through discussion"-Prov 27:17. Let me come alongside you and help navigate these emotions. Let's discover solutions to your current situations, develop a vision of who you can be, and work towards becoming a better you.
Are you a Christian who struggles with shame, anxiety, trauma, fear, or depression? Are you struggling to make it through the day? Do you need a new way to deal with the challenges in life? Reach out to me! These are common realities that many Christians struggle with, but there is freedom and hope! I can help you find healing and peace. "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens and influences another through discussion"-Prov 27:17. Let me come alongside you and help navigate these emotions. Let's discover solutions to your current situations, develop a vision of who you can be, and work towards becoming a better you.
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We all have storms that come into our lives and sometimes these waters are difficult to navigate through. My goal is to help you calm your storm in a nonjudgmental and safe space. We can work through life's struggles together in order to heal, move on, and face the new day.
We all have storms that come into our lives and sometimes these waters are difficult to navigate through. My goal is to help you calm your storm in a nonjudgmental and safe space. We can work through life's struggles together in order to heal, move on, and face the new day.
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Life gives us lots of opportunities for growth. In those moments, we may need someone to come alongside us to help bring hope & healing, and make sense of our story. As a therapist, it is an honor and great privilege to assist others in their healing journey.
Life gives us lots of opportunities for growth. In those moments, we may need someone to come alongside us to help bring hope & healing, and make sense of our story. As a therapist, it is an honor and great privilege to assist others in their healing journey.
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Karla McDermott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Winfield, KS 67156
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Master's Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. I received a Master's degree in Social Welfare from The University of Kansas in 2006 and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Missouri Valley College in 1999. I provide therapy to individuals and families ages 2 and up. I have experience treating trauma, grief and loss, divorce, adjustment issues, mood disorders, anxiety, as well as abuse and neglect issues using a variety of treatment approaches including Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
I am a Licensed Master's Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. I received a Master's degree in Social Welfare from The University of Kansas in 2006 and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Missouri Valley College in 1999. I provide therapy to individuals and families ages 2 and up. I have experience treating trauma, grief and loss, divorce, adjustment issues, mood disorders, anxiety, as well as abuse and neglect issues using a variety of treatment approaches including Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
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Heidi Trumble
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Augusta, KS 67010 (Online Only)
We don’t come into this world with a guidebook and at times our upbringing fails to equip us emotionally for the journey ahead. This combined with life stressors and lack of support can make it difficult to navigate challenges that come our way and can negatively impact our mental health. Our minds can feel like a runaway train, our bodies run on auto pilot and relationships are left strained. Depression and anxiety can set in, leaving us helpless and overwhelmed. Emotional injuries may show up as difficulty trusting others, expressing or regulating emotions, or solving problems.
We don’t come into this world with a guidebook and at times our upbringing fails to equip us emotionally for the journey ahead. This combined with life stressors and lack of support can make it difficult to navigate challenges that come our way and can negatively impact our mental health. Our minds can feel like a runaway train, our bodies run on auto pilot and relationships are left strained. Depression and anxiety can set in, leaving us helpless and overwhelmed. Emotional injuries may show up as difficulty trusting others, expressing or regulating emotions, or solving problems.
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Is your child’s behavior a phase or something more? I help translate puzzling behaviors and moods, working with both children and parents to use play as a communication tool. My non-judgmental, relaxed approach encourages even hesitant children to engage and explore. Let’s build a supportive team around your child’s needs.
Is your child’s behavior a phase or something more? I help translate puzzling behaviors and moods, working with both children and parents to use play as a communication tool. My non-judgmental, relaxed approach encourages even hesitant children to engage and explore. Let’s build a supportive team around your child’s needs.
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You and those you love live in scary and uncertain times. You likely find yourself in a world you barely recognize, having to get by with more needs on fewer resources. We have all began to see the results of living under constant fight-or-flight stress while an entire world struggles to get by without needed coping skills, adequate financial resources, or knowing where to turn for guidance.
You and those you love live in scary and uncertain times. You likely find yourself in a world you barely recognize, having to get by with more needs on fewer resources. We have all began to see the results of living under constant fight-or-flight stress while an entire world struggles to get by without needed coping skills, adequate financial resources, or knowing where to turn for guidance.
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FORTIS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LSCSW, LCPC, LMLP, INTERNS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
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.
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.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.