Therapists in Shawnee County, KS
Searching for the right therapist can be daunting. The prospect of starting therapy can be scary. It can be especially frustrating to try many different things to feel better, yet never finding a sense of long- term relief. Sometimes we all need extra support to start this healing journey– I know this from a deeply personal level. I have found that lasting change must involve our whole self- body, mind, and spirit. That's why I specialize in somatic therapy - a method that offers a dynamic and holistic approach to mental health, integrating the wisdom of the body with psychological insight to foster deep healing and personal growth.
Searching for the right therapist can be daunting. The prospect of starting therapy can be scary. It can be especially frustrating to try many different things to feel better, yet never finding a sense of long- term relief. Sometimes we all need extra support to start this healing journey– I know this from a deeply personal level. I have found that lasting change must involve our whole self- body, mind, and spirit. That's why I specialize in somatic therapy - a method that offers a dynamic and holistic approach to mental health, integrating the wisdom of the body with psychological insight to foster deep healing and personal growth.
I enjoy working with people to provide services where they feel they can be their genuine self. I love working with people who have complex issues that we can work together to take one step at a time. Mental health is an ongoing process that involves work and self discovery. I work in a variety of areas involving veterans, military, divorce, parenting, sexual health, sexual orientation, and gender issues.
I enjoy working with people to provide services where they feel they can be their genuine self. I love working with people who have complex issues that we can work together to take one step at a time. Mental health is an ongoing process that involves work and self discovery. I work in a variety of areas involving veterans, military, divorce, parenting, sexual health, sexual orientation, and gender issues.
Jaime Gilbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Topeka, KS 66614
Not accepting new clients
Do you find yourself stuck in behaviors which confuse or frustrate you? Are there times you feel your mind is in conflict with itself, longing to achieve goals yet repeating self sabotaging behaviors. Are there people in your life you would like to have healthy boundaries with? Would you like to master tools to manage conflict in healthier ways? Would you like to develop skills to use in any relationships or situation that help you manage the emotional highs and lows of life? Do you believe it's possible to find your core self and navigate life with confidence, inner calm, and peace of mind?
Do you find yourself stuck in behaviors which confuse or frustrate you? Are there times you feel your mind is in conflict with itself, longing to achieve goals yet repeating self sabotaging behaviors. Are there people in your life you would like to have healthy boundaries with? Would you like to master tools to manage conflict in healthier ways? Would you like to develop skills to use in any relationships or situation that help you manage the emotional highs and lows of life? Do you believe it's possible to find your core self and navigate life with confidence, inner calm, and peace of mind?
Emma Alhezayen completed her Master of Social Work degree from Washburn University and she is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW). Her specialized training includes Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), clinical assessments, Master DSM-5 Key Changes, neuroscience, and treating Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Since 2017, Emma has been completing coursework to obtain her Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) credentials and will receive her license in 2020. In addition, Ms. Alhezayen is working on her Doctorate in Psychology, PsyD with an emphasis on psychotherapy and counseling.
Emma Alhezayen completed her Master of Social Work degree from Washburn University and she is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW). Her specialized training includes Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), clinical assessments, Master DSM-5 Key Changes, neuroscience, and treating Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Since 2017, Emma has been completing coursework to obtain her Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) credentials and will receive her license in 2020. In addition, Ms. Alhezayen is working on her Doctorate in Psychology, PsyD with an emphasis on psychotherapy and counseling.
Jody Koerner, LSCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, QCSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, KS 66402 (Online Only)
I work collaboratively with people to achieve positive outcomes. Some of the areas I work most often with clients are anxiety, depressed mood, family transitions including care-taking of senior age parents, couple and marriage problems, separation, divorce, grief and loss, parenting, blended families, combat stress, PTSD, adjustment to life-style changes including senior citizens, military family issues and stress over financial troubles.
I work collaboratively with people to achieve positive outcomes. Some of the areas I work most often with clients are anxiety, depressed mood, family transitions including care-taking of senior age parents, couple and marriage problems, separation, divorce, grief and loss, parenting, blended families, combat stress, PTSD, adjustment to life-style changes including senior citizens, military family issues and stress over financial troubles.
Terra Marie Prescott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Auburn, KS 66402 (Online Only)
It is important I get to know you and what brings you to therapy. I want to meet you where you are at in your journey. I will offer therapy approaches and explain what I would recommend. We work together and I welcome your expert feedback about what is working and what is not. Therapy is not a linear journey. It can have ups and downs. I will be there to support you through it. I am inquisitive with clients. I often reflect what I hear so you can explore your truths. It is together we will embark on a journey to find peace and relief in your life.
It is important I get to know you and what brings you to therapy. I want to meet you where you are at in your journey. I will offer therapy approaches and explain what I would recommend. We work together and I welcome your expert feedback about what is working and what is not. Therapy is not a linear journey. It can have ups and downs. I will be there to support you through it. I am inquisitive with clients. I often reflect what I hear so you can explore your truths. It is together we will embark on a journey to find peace and relief in your life.
Meghan West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66618 (Online Only)
Meghan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that to have a successful outcome in therapy, the client and therapist must first build a strong rapport. Once that foundation is laid, Meghan will use one of several therapeutic modalities, depending on the issue at hand. These modalities may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and General Psychotherapy. Many people benefit from the use of different modalities. Meghan is known for being a good listener, caring, sensitive, and enthusiastic.
Meghan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that to have a successful outcome in therapy, the client and therapist must first build a strong rapport. Once that foundation is laid, Meghan will use one of several therapeutic modalities, depending on the issue at hand. These modalities may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and General Psychotherapy. Many people benefit from the use of different modalities. Meghan is known for being a good listener, caring, sensitive, and enthusiastic.
Veronica King, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. DGE Psychological Services P.C. is a group she opened to provide services for adults, couples, and families with a wide range of mental health issues. The practice also includes SAP evaluations for those who are employed by a DOT regulated agency.
Veronica King, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. DGE Psychological Services P.C. is a group she opened to provide services for adults, couples, and families with a wide range of mental health issues. The practice also includes SAP evaluations for those who are employed by a DOT regulated agency.
Alternative Access Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Topeka, KS 66606 (Online Only)
Our clients often identify as LGBTQIAs2+ / Queer, Non-monogamous, sex positive or sex neutral, neurodivergence, and or disabled and living within Missouri or Kansas. However, identifying in these communities is not a requirement for services through AAC. Clients often start therapy to work on goals to learn more about identities, setting boundaries with others in their lives, opening up their relationship, learning more about themselves or others gender or sexual expression. Through individual, relationship, or family counseling we work to increase healthy communication based on our values, instead of assumed social norms.
Our clients often identify as LGBTQIAs2+ / Queer, Non-monogamous, sex positive or sex neutral, neurodivergence, and or disabled and living within Missouri or Kansas. However, identifying in these communities is not a requirement for services through AAC. Clients often start therapy to work on goals to learn more about identities, setting boundaries with others in their lives, opening up their relationship, learning more about themselves or others gender or sexual expression. Through individual, relationship, or family counseling we work to increase healthy communication based on our values, instead of assumed social norms.
I believe that therapy can be fun, focused, serious, or emotional, depending on your needs and emotional state in the moment. I am a friendly therapist with a knack for making people feel comfortable and supported, balancing sincerity with humor. I founded Level: Wellness • Mind therapy practice, 2023 Best of Wichita Gold winner for Mental Health Services, to reflect my approach to help people, and for all the therapists at Level: Wellness • Mind to conduct the best “strengths-based therapy for a level life.” We now have 2 locations in Wichita and Topeka.
I believe that therapy can be fun, focused, serious, or emotional, depending on your needs and emotional state in the moment. I am a friendly therapist with a knack for making people feel comfortable and supported, balancing sincerity with humor. I founded Level: Wellness • Mind therapy practice, 2023 Best of Wichita Gold winner for Mental Health Services, to reflect my approach to help people, and for all the therapists at Level: Wellness • Mind to conduct the best “strengths-based therapy for a level life.” We now have 2 locations in Wichita and Topeka.
I work with Young Adults & Professionals pioneering the new terrains of independent life, Premarital & Seasoned Couples trying to steer their relationship out of the rocks, Mothers desiring to offload some of their unwanted childhood/ life-hood baggage that's meddling with the childhood experience they are trying to curate for their own children, Families going through transitions, desperately trying to hold it all together, and Christian individuals, couples and families seeking to have a Bible-centered therapeutic experience.
I work with Young Adults & Professionals pioneering the new terrains of independent life, Premarital & Seasoned Couples trying to steer their relationship out of the rocks, Mothers desiring to offload some of their unwanted childhood/ life-hood baggage that's meddling with the childhood experience they are trying to curate for their own children, Families going through transitions, desperately trying to hold it all together, and Christian individuals, couples and families seeking to have a Bible-centered therapeutic experience.
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Do you have recent trauma or loss? As a certified Brainspotting therapist, we can focus on releasing the painful emotions and reactions to recent trauma or loss that you no longer need dominating your life, if you're ready. These include grief (profound sadness, anger, shame, guilt, numbness and despair) anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and depression. The further back the trauma the more challenging it can be, however I try hard to be supportive and help achieve the change you want. I have worked with all kinds of trauma with compassion. I seek to help you achieve vitality, peace, confidence and wholeness in your body.
Do you have recent trauma or loss? As a certified Brainspotting therapist, we can focus on releasing the painful emotions and reactions to recent trauma or loss that you no longer need dominating your life, if you're ready. These include grief (profound sadness, anger, shame, guilt, numbness and despair) anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and depression. The further back the trauma the more challenging it can be, however I try hard to be supportive and help achieve the change you want. I have worked with all kinds of trauma with compassion. I seek to help you achieve vitality, peace, confidence and wholeness in your body.
One of the purposes in life is to be happy and live a good life. However, daily living involves struggles and there are some difficulties and aspects of life that are inherently painful and hard to cope with. Psychotherapy is a useful way for many people to address and work on personal problems and, in so doing, create a better quality of living for themselves. I have great respect for clients who have the courage to face problems and I welcome you to call me to schedule an appointment.
One of the purposes in life is to be happy and live a good life. However, daily living involves struggles and there are some difficulties and aspects of life that are inherently painful and hard to cope with. Psychotherapy is a useful way for many people to address and work on personal problems and, in so doing, create a better quality of living for themselves. I have great respect for clients who have the courage to face problems and I welcome you to call me to schedule an appointment.
I see a wide variety of individual and couples clients who hope to improve their circumstances (ages 15-99). Most of my clients have experienced some form of past hurt or other struggle. I work to manage conflict, disappointment, hurt feelings, sadness, grief, loss, or other strong emotions. My approach is empathic/patient but directive. My strategies are adapted from my experience with trauma (CPTSD), attachment, family dynamics, codependency, toxic shame, grief and loss, parent-child relationships (incl. estrangement), premarital counseling, life transitions. I hope my clients experience peace as a result of our work together!
I see a wide variety of individual and couples clients who hope to improve their circumstances (ages 15-99). Most of my clients have experienced some form of past hurt or other struggle. I work to manage conflict, disappointment, hurt feelings, sadness, grief, loss, or other strong emotions. My approach is empathic/patient but directive. My strategies are adapted from my experience with trauma (CPTSD), attachment, family dynamics, codependency, toxic shame, grief and loss, parent-child relationships (incl. estrangement), premarital counseling, life transitions. I hope my clients experience peace as a result of our work together!
Camille Lafleur
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Topeka, KS 66601 (Online Only)
Life can bring different challenges that can impact how you feel about yourself and others. I believe that having a safe, honest, and validating space allows you to cultivate the awareness necessary to explore how you want to grow forward. In our work together, I will walk alongside you as you navigate the relationship with yourself and others.
Life can bring different challenges that can impact how you feel about yourself and others. I believe that having a safe, honest, and validating space allows you to cultivate the awareness necessary to explore how you want to grow forward. In our work together, I will walk alongside you as you navigate the relationship with yourself and others.
Do you feel stuck? Unable to make decisions due to feeling overwhelmed? I get it. I too have felt this way. I know that sinking feeling of learning you have a chronic illness and will daily feel the pain, fatigue, and fear of "what's next?" Even worse, feeling that you have lost who you are and who you thought you always would be. It's enough to make even the strongest person feel like giving up. BUT...as someone who has personally fought this battle, I promise you that life can get better, in fact it can be great!
Do you feel stuck? Unable to make decisions due to feeling overwhelmed? I get it. I too have felt this way. I know that sinking feeling of learning you have a chronic illness and will daily feel the pain, fatigue, and fear of "what's next?" Even worse, feeling that you have lost who you are and who you thought you always would be. It's enough to make even the strongest person feel like giving up. BUT...as someone who has personally fought this battle, I promise you that life can get better, in fact it can be great!
Jennifer Groene
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66601
I am so glad you have visited my profile! I would glad to provide you with professional, confidential, and compassionate services. Sometimes life's journey takes us to unexpected places. We desire to love well and to be loved by all. It isn't always easy.Life is constantly changing. Changes can bring hurt and fear. I can help you get past your fears and find freedom to live again. Life is never predictable, but life can be good!
I am so glad you have visited my profile! I would glad to provide you with professional, confidential, and compassionate services. Sometimes life's journey takes us to unexpected places. We desire to love well and to be loved by all. It isn't always easy.Life is constantly changing. Changes can bring hurt and fear. I can help you get past your fears and find freedom to live again. Life is never predictable, but life can be good!
Do you experience depression, anxiety, mood swings, relationship conflicts or engage in impulsive behaviors? If you've answered yes to any of these questions you are not alone. Finding your way to this moment is your journey, together we can embrace your strengths and work toward the life you have envisioned.
Do you experience depression, anxiety, mood swings, relationship conflicts or engage in impulsive behaviors? If you've answered yes to any of these questions you are not alone. Finding your way to this moment is your journey, together we can embrace your strengths and work toward the life you have envisioned.
Just surviving is a far cry from a truly thriving existence. When every day feels hard and you find yourself tethered to the past and to your pain, you begin doing whatever it takes to "just get by." There is more than that available to you and you deserve better. Maybe you’re not stuck but are just in transition to the thriving life that you deserve. We will provide the support you need to move into your best life. We would be honored to work with you as you progress toward your goals. We know seeking therapy is a difficult decision to make, but our professional experience has taught us that no one ever regrets taking the journey.
Just surviving is a far cry from a truly thriving existence. When every day feels hard and you find yourself tethered to the past and to your pain, you begin doing whatever it takes to "just get by." There is more than that available to you and you deserve better. Maybe you’re not stuck but are just in transition to the thriving life that you deserve. We will provide the support you need to move into your best life. We would be honored to work with you as you progress toward your goals. We know seeking therapy is a difficult decision to make, but our professional experience has taught us that no one ever regrets taking the journey.
William Spencer Payne
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66601
Not accepting new clients
I am a clinical psychologist with post doctoral training from Stanford/UCSF and the Menninger Clinic. I have been licensed as a psychologist for 23 years and my training prior to being licensed spanned 10 years. As a therapist I offer an increased sense of safety and structure in reflecting on feelings. In this environment one relaxes and new perspectives emerge -as well as an increased ability to trust and find solutions within one's self. I am both a patient listener as well as an active and engaged clinician who offers personal insights and feedback.
I am a clinical psychologist with post doctoral training from Stanford/UCSF and the Menninger Clinic. I have been licensed as a psychologist for 23 years and my training prior to being licensed spanned 10 years. As a therapist I offer an increased sense of safety and structure in reflecting on feelings. In this environment one relaxes and new perspectives emerge -as well as an increased ability to trust and find solutions within one's self. I am both a patient listener as well as an active and engaged clinician who offers personal insights and feedback.
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Number of Therapists in Shawnee County, KS
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Shawnee County, KS who prioritize treating:
| 89% | Depression |
| 89% | Anxiety |
| 73% | Stress |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 93% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 54% | Aetna |
| 54% | Medicaid |
How Therapists in Shawnee County, KS see their clients
| 80% | In Person and Online | |
| 20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 24% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |