Aetna Therapists in Valley Center, KS
I acquired my Ph.D. at the University of Kansas, focusing on general Clinical Psychology with a sub specialty in child & family psychology. A Kansan, I've served children and families in an agency [the Wichita Guidance Center , 1979-1985] and my own private practice since 1985. Although I have a great deal of training in working with children, especially under six, I like workiing with all ages. I particularly like working with those recovering from trauma. My home office is a relaxed, private, and comfortable environment where you can feel supported as you work on new skills and life patterns.
I acquired my Ph.D. at the University of Kansas, focusing on general Clinical Psychology with a sub specialty in child & family psychology. A Kansan, I've served children and families in an agency [the Wichita Guidance Center , 1979-1985] and my own private practice since 1985. Although I have a great deal of training in working with children, especially under six, I like workiing with all ages. I particularly like working with those recovering from trauma. My home office is a relaxed, private, and comfortable environment where you can feel supported as you work on new skills and life patterns.
I believe that change is a process and with therapy, that process can be a smooth one. I focus on the positive and my belief is that everyone has an innate desire to improve themselves. My goal for therapy is to serve as a "mirror," in order to help people understand themselves more and to improve all relationships in their lives. I have 11 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples to help them achieve success and to move forward.
I believe that change is a process and with therapy, that process can be a smooth one. I focus on the positive and my belief is that everyone has an innate desire to improve themselves. My goal for therapy is to serve as a "mirror," in order to help people understand themselves more and to improve all relationships in their lives. I have 11 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples to help them achieve success and to move forward.
I have been married since July of 2002 and had worked in the IT industry for over 23 years prior to a career shift into becoming a therapist in July of 2021. Prior to that, I served in the Marine Corps and now experience a different crucible serving as a father to three teenage children.
I have been married since July of 2002 and had worked in the IT industry for over 23 years prior to a career shift into becoming a therapist in July of 2021. Prior to that, I served in the Marine Corps and now experience a different crucible serving as a father to three teenage children.
I enjoy working with clients ages 11+ and have extensive experience working with adolescents who are struggling with school achievement, bullying, anxiety, truancy, social skills and navigating the resources available to meet their individual needs in the classroom. I take pride in cultivating a strong therapeutic bond to help clients feel validated and empowered as they work toward their personal goals.
I enjoy working with clients ages 11+ and have extensive experience working with adolescents who are struggling with school achievement, bullying, anxiety, truancy, social skills and navigating the resources available to meet their individual needs in the classroom. I take pride in cultivating a strong therapeutic bond to help clients feel validated and empowered as they work toward their personal goals.
Craig McKibben
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Valley Center, KS 67147
Navigating life isn’t easy. Add being bombarded by anxiety, the effects of trauma, a crazy life transition, or those awful depressive symptoms. Now it feels impossible, right? That’s how I felt at least. Thankfully, I was wrong! As a teenager and adult, therapy has led me down a beautiful path of healing and happiness. It's my belief that you deserve the same. You deserve an abundant life of joy, stability, and adventure, and I’d love nothing more than to help you get there.
Navigating life isn’t easy. Add being bombarded by anxiety, the effects of trauma, a crazy life transition, or those awful depressive symptoms. Now it feels impossible, right? That’s how I felt at least. Thankfully, I was wrong! As a teenager and adult, therapy has led me down a beautiful path of healing and happiness. It's my belief that you deserve the same. You deserve an abundant life of joy, stability, and adventure, and I’d love nothing more than to help you get there.
Jeffrey Hubbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Valley Center, KS 67147
Insurances: Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare UHC.
Are you looking to change your life? Do you feel unsatisfied or unfulfilled in areas of your life? Do you want to focus on self-improvement and finding happiness? As a therapist, I can help you develop practical, real-life strategies to bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to be. Among many other things, I focus on depression, anxiety, life transitions, feeling unsatisfied in life, burn-out, and marriage/family. I serve adults (16+).
Insurances: Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare UHC.
Are you looking to change your life? Do you feel unsatisfied or unfulfilled in areas of your life? Do you want to focus on self-improvement and finding happiness? As a therapist, I can help you develop practical, real-life strategies to bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to be. Among many other things, I focus on depression, anxiety, life transitions, feeling unsatisfied in life, burn-out, and marriage/family. I serve adults (16+).
Lisa M Bellecci-St.romain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Valley Center, KS 67147
Not accepting new clients
So many stressors coming at us! I help my patients feel better, less confused, more settled within themselves. To do this, I combine psychology, clinical social work, and Christian spirituality to help people feel better. At this time, my private practice is full, but I have space in groups: Understanding Hoarding begins Jan 30, 2024.
So many stressors coming at us! I help my patients feel better, less confused, more settled within themselves. To do this, I combine psychology, clinical social work, and Christian spirituality to help people feel better. At this time, my private practice is full, but I have space in groups: Understanding Hoarding begins Jan 30, 2024.
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Jennifer Dawn Cassity
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bel Aire, KS 67220
Beginning therapy is a powerful investment in yourself. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or other life challenges, Jennifer provides a safe, supportive, and accepting space for you to explore your emotions, learn from your experiences, and create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Beginning therapy is a powerful investment in yourself. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or other life challenges, Jennifer provides a safe, supportive, and accepting space for you to explore your emotions, learn from your experiences, and create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Everyone has occasions when they could benefit from outside assistance with a problem they are facing. Whether it's a child coping with school issues, parents' divorce, or the loss of a loved one; a teen experiencing anxiety regarding school, social issues, sports performance, or life-changing decisions; or an adult struggling with parenting, loss, depression, anxiety, or just handling a stressful situation at work. Any circumstance which causes distress in an individual's life may be a reason for making an appointment for services. I believe there is no shame in reaching out for help to make your life happier and healthier!
Everyone has occasions when they could benefit from outside assistance with a problem they are facing. Whether it's a child coping with school issues, parents' divorce, or the loss of a loved one; a teen experiencing anxiety regarding school, social issues, sports performance, or life-changing decisions; or an adult struggling with parenting, loss, depression, anxiety, or just handling a stressful situation at work. Any circumstance which causes distress in an individual's life may be a reason for making an appointment for services. I believe there is no shame in reaching out for help to make your life happier and healthier!
Breanna Johnston Psychotherapy, LLC
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, MS, LMLP
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67226
My goal as a therapist is to provide comprehensive, tailored care within a compassionate, non-judgmental space. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, I supports clients every step of the way with evidence-based practices and a client-centered approach. My techniques help aid clients in emotional regulation, developing healthier coping mechanisms, and setting goals. My consistent and validating therapeutic relationships continuously inspire me through my clients' resilience.
My goal as a therapist is to provide comprehensive, tailored care within a compassionate, non-judgmental space. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, I supports clients every step of the way with evidence-based practices and a client-centered approach. My techniques help aid clients in emotional regulation, developing healthier coping mechanisms, and setting goals. My consistent and validating therapeutic relationships continuously inspire me through my clients' resilience.
Katie is a Licensed Master’s Level Social Worker with over 15 plus years of experience working with children and families. She received her education in social work through Wichita State University and is currently under clinical supervision. She has experience working with individuals, children, and families who experience PTSD, anger, grief, generational trauma, self-esteem, infidelity, work related stress, anxiety and depression. Katie works with a variety of ages from 5 and up.
Katie is a Licensed Master’s Level Social Worker with over 15 plus years of experience working with children and families. She received her education in social work through Wichita State University and is currently under clinical supervision. She has experience working with individuals, children, and families who experience PTSD, anger, grief, generational trauma, self-esteem, infidelity, work related stress, anxiety and depression. Katie works with a variety of ages from 5 and up.
Bailey Therapeutic Recovery & Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67220
Bailey Therapeutic Recovery & Counseling, is a private practice therapy office, that meets clients with a person-centered approach, to address a wide range of mental health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques & theory, is applied to treat: anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders, are examples of frequently treated diagnoses at my practice. As a result, the intended goal is to help clients gain improved coping and functioning abilities, of their daily lives.
Bailey Therapeutic Recovery & Counseling, is a private practice therapy office, that meets clients with a person-centered approach, to address a wide range of mental health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques & theory, is applied to treat: anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders, are examples of frequently treated diagnoses at my practice. As a result, the intended goal is to help clients gain improved coping and functioning abilities, of their daily lives.
If you are searching therapy sites, you are most likely trying to get help for yourself or a loved one. It is essential that you find a match when selecting a psychotherapist. I connect with clients by listening and exploring without placing judgement. I am diverse in my approach, as each client is unique and will enjoy & respond differently to therapy techniques. Many individuals come in due to depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance abuse, loss and/or grief. These struggles greatly affect people's ability to thrive. I help my clients work through these issues and increase positive changes.
If you are searching therapy sites, you are most likely trying to get help for yourself or a loved one. It is essential that you find a match when selecting a psychotherapist. I connect with clients by listening and exploring without placing judgement. I am diverse in my approach, as each client is unique and will enjoy & respond differently to therapy techniques. Many individuals come in due to depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance abuse, loss and/or grief. These struggles greatly affect people's ability to thrive. I help my clients work through these issues and increase positive changes.
I am so glad you are here. I work alongside people who may experience anxiety, depression, have experienced chronic or acute physical illness, and caregivers. I provide services to people experiencing many different kinds of disabilities, people who are in “stage of life” changes, and also caregivers of people living with dementia.
I am so glad you are here. I work alongside people who may experience anxiety, depression, have experienced chronic or acute physical illness, and caregivers. I provide services to people experiencing many different kinds of disabilities, people who are in “stage of life” changes, and also caregivers of people living with dementia.
Seth Bremyer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67226 (Online Only)
I love to help people understand their relationships better, improve their understanding of themselves and develop ways to improve their mental health.
I love to help people understand their relationships better, improve their understanding of themselves and develop ways to improve their mental health.
Working with a varied and diverse background, my goal is to meet you where you are at and to help you reach your own life and therapeutic goals.
Working with a varied and diverse background, my goal is to meet you where you are at and to help you reach your own life and therapeutic goals.
L'Oreal Benitez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LCAC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67220
Waitlist for new clients
At times it can be challenging to cope with the obstacle's life can throw our way. I am passionate about working with individuals achieve their personal goals. I have experience working with couples, adolescents, and adults from many different diverse backgrounds. I specialize in treating trauma, eating disorders, and pregnancy related concerns including infertility and infant loss. In addition, I work with various other mental health needs including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders. Benitez Counseling also offers Drug and Alcohol Assessments.
At times it can be challenging to cope with the obstacle's life can throw our way. I am passionate about working with individuals achieve their personal goals. I have experience working with couples, adolescents, and adults from many different diverse backgrounds. I specialize in treating trauma, eating disorders, and pregnancy related concerns including infertility and infant loss. In addition, I work with various other mental health needs including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders. Benitez Counseling also offers Drug and Alcohol Assessments.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing since 1990's. Ages 10 yrs old to elderly. I provide Psychotherapy in person or through Telehealth to individuals, families, and couples. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, stress management, grief loss, pre-marital and marital counseling, recovery from abusive relationships. Navigating the dating world at all ages and safely choosing healthy partners, adjustments to life changes in aging, employment, divorce and other issues. I have a wide range of educational and life experience in multiple therapeutic settings which allows me to offer the best care for my clients.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing since 1990's. Ages 10 yrs old to elderly. I provide Psychotherapy in person or through Telehealth to individuals, families, and couples. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, stress management, grief loss, pre-marital and marital counseling, recovery from abusive relationships. Navigating the dating world at all ages and safely choosing healthy partners, adjustments to life changes in aging, employment, divorce and other issues. I have a wide range of educational and life experience in multiple therapeutic settings which allows me to offer the best care for my clients.
For many of us the journey has been difficult, maybe feeling trapped, hopeless and as though you have tried everything yet powerless to change things. While everyone will feel this way during dark times if this has become your day to day struggle it may be time to seek support. I am here for you. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out and try something new or something different. Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you are interested in a different approach this time, a life filled with meaning, joy and possibilities, connection to others is possible and within your reach.
For many of us the journey has been difficult, maybe feeling trapped, hopeless and as though you have tried everything yet powerless to change things. While everyone will feel this way during dark times if this has become your day to day struggle it may be time to seek support. I am here for you. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out and try something new or something different. Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you are interested in a different approach this time, a life filled with meaning, joy and possibilities, connection to others is possible and within your reach.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. I work with ages 10 + teens, adults and geriatrics. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief & loss, anger management, life adjustments, ADHD, and interpersonal relationships. I believe it is vital to dig deep within yourself in order understand and resolve interpersonal struggles. My treatment modality is strong solution-focused and strength based perspective. I look forward to working with you and your family to provide professional mental health services in a compassionate and empowering way.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. I work with ages 10 + teens, adults and geriatrics. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief & loss, anger management, life adjustments, ADHD, and interpersonal relationships. I believe it is vital to dig deep within yourself in order understand and resolve interpersonal struggles. My treatment modality is strong solution-focused and strength based perspective. I look forward to working with you and your family to provide professional mental health services in a compassionate and empowering way.
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Aetna Therapists
Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy