Marriage Counseling Therapists in Manhattan, KS
Brooke Balderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manhattan, KS 66502
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently completing my doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy at Kansas State University and work with Kansas adults, couples, and families from all identities.
I specialize in the treatment of complex trauma, in particular with clients navigating mid-life transitions and relationship dissatisfaction.
I am currently completing my doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy at Kansas State University and work with Kansas adults, couples, and families from all identities.
I specialize in the treatment of complex trauma, in particular with clients navigating mid-life transitions and relationship dissatisfaction.
I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, marital difficulties, and grief and loss issues. I am invested in working with clients interested in learning skills to manage issues presented and invested in cultivating change in behaviors.
I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, personality and mood disorders, marital difficulties, and grief and loss issues. I am invested in working with clients interested in learning skills to manage issues presented and invested in cultivating change in behaviors.
Angela Stevens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS Psy, LMFT, CCTP-II, Trauma
Verified Verified
Manhattan, KS 66503 (Online Only)
Together, we will address a wide range of issues from marital distress to individual anxiety and trauma to develop emotional intelligence, awareness, and stronger constructive communications.
Angela is a Christian Psychotherapist Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). Highly trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). Her passion is centered on relationships, and helping families move forward in a healthy, productive way with a solution-focus. Angela's goal is to help clients explore the complex dramas that occur during and after their relationship to help them identify and transform negative processes and interaction patterns that are preventing progress, whatever the desired direction.
Together, we will address a wide range of issues from marital distress to individual anxiety and trauma to develop emotional intelligence, awareness, and stronger constructive communications.
Angela is a Christian Psychotherapist Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). Highly trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). Her passion is centered on relationships, and helping families move forward in a healthy, productive way with a solution-focus. Angela's goal is to help clients explore the complex dramas that occur during and after their relationship to help them identify and transform negative processes and interaction patterns that are preventing progress, whatever the desired direction.
Ayoka Lee is a graduate of the Marriage & Family Therapy program at Kansas State University. She is experienced in pre- marital counseling, treating emerging adults with sexual identity development as well as working with children and families in dysfunctional systems. While receiving her master’s Ayoka received training in CCPT and filial as well as experience using other therapeutic models (Bowen, Narrative, CBT).
Ayoka Lee is a graduate of the Marriage & Family Therapy program at Kansas State University. She is experienced in pre- marital counseling, treating emerging adults with sexual identity development as well as working with children and families in dysfunctional systems. While receiving her master’s Ayoka received training in CCPT and filial as well as experience using other therapeutic models (Bowen, Narrative, CBT).
Jesi Courser Downs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Manhattan, KS 66502
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." This famous Eleanor Roosevelt quote can be applied to many situations. When we get stuck -- in a rut at work, in a stormy relationship, in a lukewarm marriage, with our children -- we suffer but are often pulled to focus on the problem rather than finding a solution. Sometimes, we're not aware of what the actual issue is. All we can do is try to avoid the pain, skirt problems, even pretend we are fine. We are blocked by fear -- another word for anxiety. Together, we can walk slowly through that fear, and find that light.
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." This famous Eleanor Roosevelt quote can be applied to many situations. When we get stuck -- in a rut at work, in a stormy relationship, in a lukewarm marriage, with our children -- we suffer but are often pulled to focus on the problem rather than finding a solution. Sometimes, we're not aware of what the actual issue is. All we can do is try to avoid the pain, skirt problems, even pretend we are fine. We are blocked by fear -- another word for anxiety. Together, we can walk slowly through that fear, and find that light.
Stephanie L. Wick
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manhattan, KS 66503
Waitlist for new clients
Stephanie tends to work with individuals between the ages of 13-65 on issues related to: faith, identity, marital/couples counseling and therapy, anxiety/depression, overcoming fear and finding purpose, military men/women/families, and death/dying/grief. She also enjoys working with professionals struggling with Impostor Syndrome (and other professional issues) and high functioning neurodivergence (and related issues). Stephanie believes that optimal mental and relational health is first achieved by establishing healthy habits in the areas of nutrition, exercise, mindfulness/prayer/meditation, and social connection.
Stephanie tends to work with individuals between the ages of 13-65 on issues related to: faith, identity, marital/couples counseling and therapy, anxiety/depression, overcoming fear and finding purpose, military men/women/families, and death/dying/grief. She also enjoys working with professionals struggling with Impostor Syndrome (and other professional issues) and high functioning neurodivergence (and related issues). Stephanie believes that optimal mental and relational health is first achieved by establishing healthy habits in the areas of nutrition, exercise, mindfulness/prayer/meditation, and social connection.
Jaida Mosier
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, LCMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Manhattan, KS 66502
I am a licensed clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Play Therapist and a clinically approved MFT supervisor.
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.
I am a licensed clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Play Therapist and a clinically approved MFT supervisor.
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.
I strive to create a safe environment where clients are able to experience deep healing that comes from being seen, heard, and understood in a new and impactful way. It is my honor to walk alongside clients offering them hope while holding space for them to explore the impact of their families’ relational patterns, their ability to adjust to life cycle changes, marital conflict, trauma, depression, grief, PTSD, and anxiety has had on their lives. I understand that every client's personal journey is unique; therefore, my approach is tailored to fit the specific needs of each client.
I strive to create a safe environment where clients are able to experience deep healing that comes from being seen, heard, and understood in a new and impactful way. It is my honor to walk alongside clients offering them hope while holding space for them to explore the impact of their families’ relational patterns, their ability to adjust to life cycle changes, marital conflict, trauma, depression, grief, PTSD, and anxiety has had on their lives. I understand that every client's personal journey is unique; therefore, my approach is tailored to fit the specific needs of each client.
I specialize in brief therapy in the areas of adjustment and stress disorders, marital and family issues, depression and anxiety disorders, combat stress, PTSD,grief and loss issues, and chronic terminal illness.
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 specialize in brief therapy in the areas of adjustment and stress disorders, marital and family issues, depression and anxiety disorders, combat stress, PTSD,grief and loss issues, and chronic terminal illness.
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.
My expertise is in trauma, domestic violence, marital issues and low self-esteem.
Do you feel unworthy, unwanted, unloved or unable? Is it time to unpack your un's? Life has its many challenges that can leave us feeling less than. It is not easy to open up about your deepest hurts, trauma's or feelings, but shining a light on those big emotions is how you begin your healing journey.
My expertise is in trauma, domestic violence, marital issues and low self-esteem.
Do you feel unworthy, unwanted, unloved or unable? Is it time to unpack your un's? Life has its many challenges that can leave us feeling less than. It is not easy to open up about your deepest hurts, trauma's or feelings, but shining a light on those big emotions is how you begin your healing journey.
Rhonda Whittaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan, KS 66505 (Online Only)
My services are about helping individuals and families navigate through life's challenges that can often stem from social related issues, marital problems, family dynamics; or more personal concerns, such as anxiety, depression, unresolved grief, trauma, etc. In working together, you acquire valuable knowledge and resources to build the right skills and develop the needed techniques that will aid you through your journey to empowerment.
My services are about helping individuals and families navigate through life's challenges that can often stem from social related issues, marital problems, family dynamics; or more personal concerns, such as anxiety, depression, unresolved grief, trauma, etc. In working together, you acquire valuable knowledge and resources to build the right skills and develop the needed techniques that will aid you through your journey to empowerment.
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Verified Verified
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Manhattan, KS 66503
I help teens and adults reprocess and distance the pains of past hurts and traumas. Clients who engage in therapy with me are tired of emotions jumbling up their life and are tired of memories stealing their precious moments of time. Clients are able to reprocess painful and traumatic memories and start living life again without the sting of those troubling memories.
I help teens and adults reprocess and distance the pains of past hurts and traumas. Clients who engage in therapy with me are tired of emotions jumbling up their life and are tired of memories stealing their precious moments of time. Clients are able to reprocess painful and traumatic memories and start living life again without the sting of those troubling memories.
Conrad Wilkinson Schmechel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Manhattan, KS 66502
Conrad believes in cultivating a collaborative therapy environment and has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families. Conrad combines his more experiential, creative arts-based background with narrative and emotion-focused therapies.
Conrad believes in cultivating a collaborative therapy environment and has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families. Conrad combines his more experiential, creative arts-based background with narrative and emotion-focused therapies.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
I work one-on-one with individuals from childhood through adulthood who need support in all areas of their life such as anxiety, depression, behavioral/emotional management, school-related concerns, relationship issues, life stresses, and adjustments in different stages of life.
I work one-on-one with individuals from childhood through adulthood who need support in all areas of their life such as anxiety, depression, behavioral/emotional management, school-related concerns, relationship issues, life stresses, and adjustments in different stages of life.
Aletheia Therapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC, CFLE
Verified Verified
Manhattan, KS 66502
Trauma is common and over half of all people will have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. It does not have to continue to disrupt life. My mission is to help people find their power again and move past their trauma so they can live their best life in accordance with their values and goals and fully live and enjoy their lives. I use trauma informed care first and foremost along with a blend of other modalities in order to help clients find their own strength in managing their symptoms, learning self-compassion, and regaining their internal locus of control.
Trauma is common and over half of all people will have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. It does not have to continue to disrupt life. My mission is to help people find their power again and move past their trauma so they can live their best life in accordance with their values and goals and fully live and enjoy their lives. I use trauma informed care first and foremost along with a blend of other modalities in order to help clients find their own strength in managing their symptoms, learning self-compassion, and regaining their internal locus of control.
I am a licensed specialized clinical social worker and licensed masters addiction counselor. I believer the therapeutic relationship between a client and a therapist is the foundation on which all other change is facilitated. I will work with you to be supportive, non judgmental, and honest. Once a relationship has been built, I work to help clients change at their pace. We are all different in how we eat, walk, talk, and think. The same can be said for making changes and growing as individuals. As therapy progresses, I believe in challenging clients to reach the goals they have set for themselves.
I am a licensed specialized clinical social worker and licensed masters addiction counselor. I believer the therapeutic relationship between a client and a therapist is the foundation on which all other change is facilitated. I will work with you to be supportive, non judgmental, and honest. Once a relationship has been built, I work to help clients change at their pace. We are all different in how we eat, walk, talk, and think. The same can be said for making changes and growing as individuals. As therapy progresses, I believe in challenging clients to reach the goals they have set for themselves.
Just because they say to make lemonade when life hands you lemons doesn't mean you have to go through it alone. I believe that safe relationships promote healing, so it is my goal to provide you a safe and nonjudgmental space. I have 6 years of experience in community mental health, during which I worked with people who had severe and persistent mental illness. If you feel like your problems are too much for one person to handle, I'd like to help.
Just because they say to make lemonade when life hands you lemons doesn't mean you have to go through it alone. I believe that safe relationships promote healing, so it is my goal to provide you a safe and nonjudgmental space. I have 6 years of experience in community mental health, during which I worked with people who had severe and persistent mental illness. If you feel like your problems are too much for one person to handle, I'd like to help.
Have you been to one therapist after another and still have not found your person? Then, I might be the therapist for you. As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a warm and supportive environment where my clients feel truly heard and understood. I am drawn to working with individuals who are ready to explore their challenges with compassion. I believe in the power of empathy and hope, and I am committed to walking alongside my clients as they navigate their personal journeys. This may occasionally involve exploring unconventional solutions and innovative thinking.
Have you been to one therapist after another and still have not found your person? Then, I might be the therapist for you. As a therapist, I am dedicated to creating a warm and supportive environment where my clients feel truly heard and understood. I am drawn to working with individuals who are ready to explore their challenges with compassion. I believe in the power of empathy and hope, and I am committed to walking alongside my clients as they navigate their personal journeys. This may occasionally involve exploring unconventional solutions and innovative thinking.
Kaylee Andsager Therapy LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan, KS 66502 (Online Only)
Does your life feel like the “This is fine” meme? You're just trying to get through your day, enjoy your coffee, but it seems like everything around you is on fire! Maybe you also feel on fire but you just try to ignore it and get done what needs to be done... But it's not working... You find yourself drowning in the day to day trying to take care of everything and everyone else and you're tired and overwhelmed. It's not clear if you're impacted most by your current stress or if maybe you are suffering because there's something from your past that just seems to keep coming up.
Does your life feel like the “This is fine” meme? You're just trying to get through your day, enjoy your coffee, but it seems like everything around you is on fire! Maybe you also feel on fire but you just try to ignore it and get done what needs to be done... But it's not working... You find yourself drowning in the day to day trying to take care of everything and everyone else and you're tired and overwhelmed. It's not clear if you're impacted most by your current stress or if maybe you are suffering because there's something from your past that just seems to keep coming up.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.