Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Wichita, KS
Hello, I am Amy Jacobs and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist. Being in this field for the past three decades, I hold a perspective which honors that each person is unique, worthy of dignity and respect while having a need to be understood within one’s individual life and experiences. I find that we all naturally seek to move towards growth and evolvement, towards meaning and purpose, yet sometimes we may struggle in seeking and understanding this in the various life path’s we may be on. Much of my professional walk has focused on fostering growth in the lives of many children and youth.
Hello, I am Amy Jacobs and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist. Being in this field for the past three decades, I hold a perspective which honors that each person is unique, worthy of dignity and respect while having a need to be understood within one’s individual life and experiences. I find that we all naturally seek to move towards growth and evolvement, towards meaning and purpose, yet sometimes we may struggle in seeking and understanding this in the various life path’s we may be on. Much of my professional walk has focused on fostering growth in the lives of many children and youth.
Making a decision to share intimate details about your personal challenges can be a difficult decision, but if I'm honest, we have all had challenges. Our challenges come to empower us, strengthen us, and to place our lives in order. At "Empowered To Live Counseling" I would be honored to join you and share in discovering the wisdom and strength that lies within you.
Making a decision to share intimate details about your personal challenges can be a difficult decision, but if I'm honest, we have all had challenges. Our challenges come to empower us, strengthen us, and to place our lives in order. At "Empowered To Live Counseling" I would be honored to join you and share in discovering the wisdom and strength that lies within you.
Ready to live your best life, reduce stress, and take control of your world? I'm here to assist you with anxiety, depression, or just holding on day to day. I provide services to individuals (adults and children), couples, and families. Many of those who come to my office have concerns with family, school, or are struggling with parenting a defiant child. I can give you the tools and support to have a healthier family and not feel so overwhelmed. I can also support you through life changes, breakups, grief, and processing past trauma. Have other specific areas; give me a call!
Ready to live your best life, reduce stress, and take control of your world? I'm here to assist you with anxiety, depression, or just holding on day to day. I provide services to individuals (adults and children), couples, and families. Many of those who come to my office have concerns with family, school, or are struggling with parenting a defiant child. I can give you the tools and support to have a healthier family and not feel so overwhelmed. I can also support you through life changes, breakups, grief, and processing past trauma. Have other specific areas; give me a call!
Life is difficult. Chances are if you are looking at this page that you or someone in your life is facing some life challenges that create a feeling of being "stuck" in a negative cycle. As your therapist, I will walk with you as we focus on your strengths, create realistic solutions, and identify attainable goals using a Solution Focused Therapy approach or a therapy approach that best fits my client's needs.
Life is difficult. Chances are if you are looking at this page that you or someone in your life is facing some life challenges that create a feeling of being "stuck" in a negative cycle. As your therapist, I will walk with you as we focus on your strengths, create realistic solutions, and identify attainable goals using a Solution Focused Therapy approach or a therapy approach that best fits my client's needs.
After several years teaching high school English, Alyssa began her career as a therapist in private practice in 2000. She treats clients ranging from age 6 to 96 working to solve issues pertaining to ADHD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, Grief/Loss, Marriage and Relationship struggles, and OCD. In addition to maintaining her private practice, in 2010 Alyssa became the school counselor at The Independent School, working with students Pre-K-12th grade. In 2018 she was promoted to Head of Lower School. Being an educational leader, Alyssa has a special heart for students and families struggling with school/education related issues.
After several years teaching high school English, Alyssa began her career as a therapist in private practice in 2000. She treats clients ranging from age 6 to 96 working to solve issues pertaining to ADHD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, Grief/Loss, Marriage and Relationship struggles, and OCD. In addition to maintaining her private practice, in 2010 Alyssa became the school counselor at The Independent School, working with students Pre-K-12th grade. In 2018 she was promoted to Head of Lower School. Being an educational leader, Alyssa has a special heart for students and families struggling with school/education related issues.
Mac graduated from Friends University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. A Wichita native, he has served the community in various social-service and clinical roles. Currently, Mac offers brief solution focus, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and EMDR treatment approaches. Mac also offers play therapy to ages four and above. He is currently providing services for individuals, couples, families, adolescent issues, marital issues, parent training, co-parent training, and court related issues. Mac also offers a 6 week intensive premarital counseling program. Call our office to see how Mac might be able to assist you.
Mac graduated from Friends University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. A Wichita native, he has served the community in various social-service and clinical roles. Currently, Mac offers brief solution focus, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and EMDR treatment approaches. Mac also offers play therapy to ages four and above. He is currently providing services for individuals, couples, families, adolescent issues, marital issues, parent training, co-parent training, and court related issues. Mac also offers a 6 week intensive premarital counseling program. Call our office to see how Mac might be able to assist you.
Has your child or adolescent become more distant recently? Is it a battle to get your child to school every day? Is your child struggling to succeed in school and make friends? You may feel disheartened and like you are failing as a parent. There are millions of different parenting books all giving advice that seems to contradict each other. You're left feeling even more confused than when you started looking for answers.
Has your child or adolescent become more distant recently? Is it a battle to get your child to school every day? Is your child struggling to succeed in school and make friends? You may feel disheartened and like you are failing as a parent. There are millions of different parenting books all giving advice that seems to contradict each other. You're left feeling even more confused than when you started looking for answers.
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.
My therapeutic perspective begins and concludes with grace. I entered this industry because I am equipped to enable individuals to be reflective and allow themselves to properly heal and live a meaningful life. I believe in holistic health that considers the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of the whole person. I believe that counseling is a means of development and recovery in which a client can explore their thoughts and emotions in a safe, secure setting.
My therapeutic perspective begins and concludes with grace. I entered this industry because I am equipped to enable individuals to be reflective and allow themselves to properly heal and live a meaningful life. I believe in holistic health that considers the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of the whole person. I believe that counseling is a means of development and recovery in which a client can explore their thoughts and emotions in a safe, secure setting.
I specialize in working with young children and their families. I use age-appropriate interventions to assist children in working towards resolution of the emotional distress that drives problem behaviors. I work closely with parents to support them in learning to reconnect with their children on an emotional level. I work with autistic children and adults who struggle with anxiety and depression. I use a person-centered (and child-centered) philosophy of therapy.
I specialize in working with young children and their families. I use age-appropriate interventions to assist children in working towards resolution of the emotional distress that drives problem behaviors. I work closely with parents to support them in learning to reconnect with their children on an emotional level. I work with autistic children and adults who struggle with anxiety and depression. I use a person-centered (and child-centered) philosophy of therapy.
Jeffrey M. Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67203 (Online Only)
If you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other emotional or behavioral challenges, I am here to help. I have a calm, compassionate approach to mental healthcare to help put you at ease, so you can work collaboratively to discover solutions to your day-to-day challenges. The safe, supportive environment I can provide will allow you the emotional space needed to explore your options and create a roadmap for your future. Our modern world is complicated, and therapy may help set healthy relationships with our new digital lives.
If you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other emotional or behavioral challenges, I am here to help. I have a calm, compassionate approach to mental healthcare to help put you at ease, so you can work collaboratively to discover solutions to your day-to-day challenges. The safe, supportive environment I can provide will allow you the emotional space needed to explore your options and create a roadmap for your future. Our modern world is complicated, and therapy may help set healthy relationships with our new digital lives.
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Do you sometimes feel lonely, frustrated, or unsure about how to parent your child (biological, foster, adopted, or step-child)? Has your child received a recent diagnosis and you are wondering what it means and how to start helping them? Has your family been through a recent life transition and need guidance and support? I want to help you and your family be able to thrive as their best, most emotionally regulated selves.
Do you sometimes feel lonely, frustrated, or unsure about how to parent your child (biological, foster, adopted, or step-child)? Has your child received a recent diagnosis and you are wondering what it means and how to start helping them? Has your family been through a recent life transition and need guidance and support? I want to help you and your family be able to thrive as their best, most emotionally regulated selves.
Sherida Valpoort-Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67226
Life's stressors can be very overwhelming and the benefit of a safe and confidential environment to address personal stressors can enhance quality of life. It is an honor to be selected by a client to share their journey and desire for change. It is important to secure inner peace by learning skills to regulate emotions during times of distress that provide hope for the future. I am passionate about helping people through their struggles to obtain peace, acceptance and understanding.
Life's stressors can be very overwhelming and the benefit of a safe and confidential environment to address personal stressors can enhance quality of life. It is an honor to be selected by a client to share their journey and desire for change. It is important to secure inner peace by learning skills to regulate emotions during times of distress that provide hope for the future. I am passionate about helping people through their struggles to obtain peace, acceptance and understanding.
Kamilah Sharpe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67226
Are you feeling set-off by everything, easily triggered, and frustrated with everyone? Maybe it’s the opposite - you feel lonely, sad, and no one loves you. You’re tired of fighting, and you’re exhausted by all the critical comments. You want to feel supported, cared for, and accepted by your friends and family. You need others to understand “It’s not the same” and “I am not you!” You need someone to HEAR you!
Are you feeling set-off by everything, easily triggered, and frustrated with everyone? Maybe it’s the opposite - you feel lonely, sad, and no one loves you. You’re tired of fighting, and you’re exhausted by all the critical comments. You want to feel supported, cared for, and accepted by your friends and family. You need others to understand “It’s not the same” and “I am not you!” You need someone to HEAR you!
Finding the right therapist for you and your needs can be challenging. With over 17 years of experience I've had the opportunity to work with a wide rage of clients, from large and smaller communities, addressing many therapeutic issues. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, developmental disabilities and autism. I look forward to seeing if I am the right therapist for you.
Finding the right therapist for you and your needs can be challenging. With over 17 years of experience I've had the opportunity to work with a wide rage of clients, from large and smaller communities, addressing many therapeutic issues. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, developmental disabilities and autism. I look forward to seeing if I am the right therapist for you.
I have been honored to work with children, adolescents, and adults in the Wichita community since 2009. I believe in providing a supportive environment to empower my clients to find their best solutions. I work with individuals, families, and groups, and have had previous experiences working with families affected by the foster care and juvenile justice systems. As a veteran myself, I have special interest in working with others who have served this country.
I have been honored to work with children, adolescents, and adults in the Wichita community since 2009. I believe in providing a supportive environment to empower my clients to find their best solutions. I work with individuals, families, and groups, and have had previous experiences working with families affected by the foster care and juvenile justice systems. As a veteran myself, I have special interest in working with others who have served this country.
Lauren Dutcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67203
I believe that relationships are one of the most important healing factors in overall health and well-being, and as humans we have an innate need to be heard and understood. My mission is to provide my clients with a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to navigate life’s hills and valleys. I strive to empower my clients to strengthen peer, partner, and family relationships, discover underlying factors causing disruption, learn and utilize coping skills, and improve everyday living in their home, work, and school environments.
I believe that relationships are one of the most important healing factors in overall health and well-being, and as humans we have an innate need to be heard and understood. My mission is to provide my clients with a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to navigate life’s hills and valleys. I strive to empower my clients to strengthen peer, partner, and family relationships, discover underlying factors causing disruption, learn and utilize coping skills, and improve everyday living in their home, work, and school environments.
Are you struggling with addictions or are your marriage not functioning then I can help. Are you or your children dealing with difficulties with behavioral or mental health problems then I can help. Are you a blended family but struggling with family dynamics, then I can help. Are you feeling depressed or anxious because life has not turned out the way you wanted, then I can help. Are you having difficulty with your teen or child, then I can help.
Are you struggling with addictions or are your marriage not functioning then I can help. Are you or your children dealing with difficulties with behavioral or mental health problems then I can help. Are you a blended family but struggling with family dynamics, then I can help. Are you feeling depressed or anxious because life has not turned out the way you wanted, then I can help. Are you having difficulty with your teen or child, then I can help.
LaSheena is a Psychologist who welcomes the opportunity to assist individuals, couples, and families in overcoming life's various hurdles. She has experience with providing therapy for people from all walks of life, ages 4 and up. She has extensive experience with treating depression and behavioral concerns in children and adolescents, as well as concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, bipolar disorder, and more severe concerns in adults.In addition to therapy services, LaSheena also does psychological evaluations for a number of different concerns, such as autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, etc.
LaSheena is a Psychologist who welcomes the opportunity to assist individuals, couples, and families in overcoming life's various hurdles. She has experience with providing therapy for people from all walks of life, ages 4 and up. She has extensive experience with treating depression and behavioral concerns in children and adolescents, as well as concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, bipolar disorder, and more severe concerns in adults.In addition to therapy services, LaSheena also does psychological evaluations for a number of different concerns, such as autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, etc.
I believe so many of us experience times in our lives when we need extra help adjusting to life transitions, facing new challenges or healing hurts from the past. I really enjoy working with both teens and adults. I have extensive experience in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, unhealthy relationships, marital problems, behavior issues, family conflict and more.
I believe so many of us experience times in our lives when we need extra help adjusting to life transitions, facing new challenges or healing hurts from the past. I really enjoy working with both teens and adults. I have extensive experience in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, unhealthy relationships, marital problems, behavior issues, family conflict and more.
