Therapists in Riley County, KS

I specialize in treating children (age 8+), adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma symptoms. I am here as a support to collaborate with you to establish a goal or goals to meet your needs. I have experience treating childhood trauma and have a certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to assist children in processing their traumatic experience in a healthy and non-damaging way. I utilize different therapeutic approaches to best assist the client.

Welcome to my private practice in west Manhattan. My office conveniently located close to restaurants and surrounding shopping area. I focus on adults from age 18 to 70+. Growing up in the Topeka area, Marta Howe, PhD. is basically a Midwesterner. I have worked in Manhattan, KS almost 30 years since she got her PhD in Psychology from Kansas University. I see individuals with numerous disorders including depression, anxiety and relationship issues as well as couple issues.

Hello! I am a firm believer that the quality of the therapist-client relationship promotes client progress and growth. I am passionate about working with children and adolescents, utilizing play therapy techniques to foster relationships and emotional regulation. I also have experience in helping first responders and their family members navigate through stressful, traumatic, and relational issues.

Do you want help, but feel nervous about talking to someone? I incorporate art therapy and sand tray therapy into my counseling sessions to make therapy an enjoyable and non-threatening experience. I work with ages 12 and up, and I will personalize the treatment approach to you and your individual needs.

I have experience working with a variety of struggles such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, adjustment/transitions in life, attachment between child and parent(s), infertility/women’s difficulties, depression and relational difficulties within families and/or couples. I am honored when I am chosen to help you and or your family collaborate on goals and working on ways of overcoming these difficult events/situations.

Life can be difficult at times and it can be hard to deal with our struggles on our own. There is hope and I can help you find peace and happiness I know you deserve. My goal is to provide a safe, open environment where you can process your struggles and be genuinely heard. I believe therapy to be a collaborative process where my clients rewrite the negative thoughts, feelings, and stories they have about themselves and are empowered to create new, positive life experiences.

You are not alone. One of the most common experiences we share as humans are having ups and downs occur throughout our lives. Then messages that we tell ourselves start to pile on... "I'm not good enough", "I can't..", "what if..", and the "should, should, should" become our constant burden. This can become a downward spiral of events, thoughts, emotions and behavior. My focus is to connect with you to sort this out and develop messages that help you overcome suffering. My practice focuses on ages 14 - 65 on issues including: Addiction, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, Domestic Violence, Overcoming Shame and Life Transitions.

Many of my clients come in to therapy wanting to overcome stress and hard emotions, or break painful patterns in their relationships. I often work with clients who have felt hurt by their relationships due to harsh words, addiction or leaving when they needed them. For many, the first goals involve understanding how others' actions have impacted them, and who they are outside of that impact. My goal is for clients to find clarity and feel empowered to choose for themselves their next step forward.

I specialize in helping individuals across the lifespan address and navigate the challenges of chronic and acute medical conditions, depression, anxiety, work stress, grief, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. For both individuals and couples this process often involves increasing self-awareness and insight into your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. I also provide tools and skills to increase your ability to achieve your goals.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for 7 years.I have experience working in community mental health centers, intensive outpatient facilities, hospitals, and schools with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. I enjoy working with individuals who are ready for a change in their life. I have experience using cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy as well as dialectical behavioral therapy to motivate and empower my clients. My ideal client is ready to actively work on improving their quality of life.

Keeping passion and connection in relationships while also thriving as individuals is a goal that many of us have. Balancing these aspects of life can be difficult, especially when life stressors, mental or emotional disorders, or trauma present themselves. My goal is to help clients achieve their goals of connection and personal growth, while challenging them to act on the best parts of themselves. I am passionate about working with couples struggling with intimacy and desire issues. My approach in working with couples centers on differentiation based therapies and encourages both individual and couple growth.

Life provides many challenges to maintaining a healthy, happy relationship. Our relationships can be a great source of strength, but they can also cause pain and heartache. Whether you currently feel committed to building a better relationship, ambivalent about the future of your relationship, or fear that your relationship is on the brink of collapse--therapy can often help. Through looking at yourself, your partner, and your relationship in new ways, I help couples gain confidence and clarity about the next steps for their relationship and I help couples build satisfying relationships that last and are worth wanting.

"I work with each client to develop a treatment approach that meets their goals and individual requirements. I believe that people are more than a diagnosis or static label and my work places an emphasis on the person with a challenge rather than simply focus on the challenge alone. The therapeutic process is more than helping a person to develop positive thinking or an optimistic attitude, but involves helping the person gain an understanding of how they can approach the world to obtain the greatest satisfaction from their relationships, their work and their life in general."

I will work with you as an individual/couple/family by assessing what is most important to you in achieving a positive outcome that you decide you would like to achieve. I have been in private practice since 1993 completing post graduate work at Menninger Foundation. I am a Certified Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP and Ericksonian hypnosis, both which facilitate change as defined by the client with issues such as PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, unwanted addictive behaviors as well as behaviors that just aren't working for you. I work with individuals and couples.

I utilize an integrative approach to therapy. My primary treatment approach is client centered therapy which allow me to follow my clients lead in session. This approach also assists clients with self-actualization and growth. One of the most important primary needs of individuals is to have secure emotional attachments. Therefore, I utilize a systems approach and attachment processes in my work with couples and families. I have a special interest in working with veterans and active duty military couples and families.

I am the author of the book Cycle Breaker: A Guide to Transcending Childhood Trauma. In my work with clients, I use what I have learned as a trauma therapist for 25 years to support people who want to get unstuck and create a life they love. Most people don’t realize they have suffered childhood trauma, but are confused why they are angry, anxious, depressed and have unfulfilling relationships. I help people connect the dots between their current struggles and their unprocessed wounds from the past. I don't just help people with symptoms, I help them get to the root cause of their suffering, so they can enjoy sustainable change.

I work with clients that are dealing with substance abuse and coinciding mental health symptoms and disorders. I meet with adolescents and adults as well as families and couples. I enjoy helping individuals who are needing support in all areas of life. I have over 8 years experience working with individuals and groups who have experienced co-occuring mental health and substance use disorders and are associated with the legal system along with DUI evaluations. I currently provide therapeutic services for adolescents, adults, couples, and families in the Wamego and surrounding areas.

People can benefit from taking the time to reflect and think about their lives in the presence of a neutral therapist. When people encounter a crisis or a difficult situation, it provides an opportunity for the development of self. Change is possible. Therapy provides an avenue to identify and interrupt old ways of thinking, feeling and behaving that are keeping one stuck. It provides an opportunity to "think/reflect" on one's life vs. automatically responding to life's stresses. In this process, a person is often able to see things in a new light and identify new options for dealing with old problems.

Gold Leaf Counseling is a mental health practice that offers counseling to individuals, couples and families. Our mission is to empower each individual by guiding them along the journey of personal growth and change. As the owner of Gold Leaf Counseling and a licensed clinical professional counselor, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families that are struggling to have harmony in their personal life and in their relationships with others. Let's begin your journey and take the first step.