Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Andover, KS

I am deeply committed to empowering women who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. I offer support, guidance, and encouragement every step of the way. While I walk with you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth, you will learn to love yourself, create appropriate boundaries, and live the life you’ve always wanted.

From a young age I wanted to be a therapist. My goal is to be the therapist that I needed as a child and an adult. Someone who would not only listen but really hear me, would be able to relate to me and offer skills, guidance and support to help me learn how to improve all areas of my life. Let me help you find the skills, knowledge and support you to improve your relationships, your responses, your understanding to reach success in your life. We will create a treatment plan together to help guide you to reach your goals. Setbacks happen, nobody is perfect. When they do happen, we will work through and figure out ways to modify.

With over 25 years of counseling experience, I have developed a passion for working with people who have experienced challenges related to substance abuse, the criminal justice system, the child welfare system, gender identity, and being LGBTQ+. I also love helping people with anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, bipolar disorder, ADHD, excessive anger, unresolved trauma, grief, PTSD, and many other mental health needs. As an eclectic therapist, I use a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, REBT, and SFBT, and am in the process of becoming certified in DBT.

I am a Licensed Master’s Level Social Worker available in-person and online. I see children (5+), adolescents, and adults. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, grief, and loss. I also have experience working in the child welfare system, the medical system, and in education. I have a special interest in helping clients with women’s health challenges, such as infertility, loss, NICU stays, and complicated birth experiences.

As a licensed therapist I have been practicing for over 20 years. I love my job and I love helping people. I enjoy helping those experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, life transition problems, parenting issues, self-esteem issues, and those recovering from trauma. I am trained in EMDR. If I can serve you, please give me a call today.

Life can be tough! Do you feel like you had it all together & then someone pulled the rug from under you? Maybe you have previously experienced trauma & thought you moved past it. Now you find yourself feeling frustrated, isolated, & alone. Maybe you are finding yourself triggered by your kids, partner, parents, or friends. You love them, but the stressors have caused you to want to take a month-long vacation from them! You have tried dealing with your anxiety, anger, stress, all on your own but find yourself struggling to manage day to day responsibilities and stay afloat - yelling too much, working too much.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self esteem? I'm here to help! I am a cognitive behavior therapist with 10 years experience treating adult & teen issues. I am EMDR trained to handle trauma, and I am trained in sports hypnosis. Sports hypnosis allows me to help athletes with performance related anxieties like sports/athletics, test taking, and public speaking. My work in both community mental health and private practice has provided extensive experience in treating adults & teens dealing with anxiety, depression, bullying, low self esteem, trauma, social isolation, and self harm thoughts.

I enjoy working with children ages 3 and up. I have experience working with anxiety, adoption/foster care, depression, ADHD, trauma, behavior issues, and life changes. I value partnering with caregivers to find effective and practical ways to support their children.

My areas of specialty include psychological assessment and therapy services for children and adolescents. I complete thorough assessments for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, developmental delays, mood, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. Reports include specific recommendations that emphasize and involve the child's strengths. In addition, I provide therapy for children and adolescents who are experiencing a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties.

I recognize that all families and individuals go through difficult times and believe in a strengths-based approach in helping clients achieve personal goals. I provide therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and children of all ages and enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I have worked along side clients dealing with a variety issues including: depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, self-esteem, stress-management and relationship issues as well as families struggling to handle life transitions or going through divorce. I recognize the needs of each client are different and work to create a warm environment best suited for each person.

Therapy is about you, your struggles, and your questions. My place is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can gain clarity and self-confidence. My place is to help you find solutions and explore possibilities—a place where core issues can be addressed, including past trauma, sometimes for the first time. If you feel stuck in an area of your life, therapy can help. If you've experienced a setback, major disappointment, or challenge that seems impossible, counseling can help—call (316) 361-6850 to schedule an appointment.

When emotional pain interrupt's your life it can be both paralyzing and debilitating affecting your daily life and routine. When this happen's it can feel as if your whole world has came to an screeching halt, and that is because it has. You may be experiencing thoughts dominated by loss coupled with poor concentration, tearful spells, and confusion about your future. Maybe you're feeling depressed or discouraged by a variety of life's interruption's. Whatever kind of pain and emotional discomfort that you are feeling, I care and I want to help you heal and move forward.

Trusting your therapist is key to healing therapy. Building a strong, trusting, and supportive relationship with clients, creates the foundation for a successful intervention. I have experience with various presenting issues such as: infertility, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression, and adolescent issues. I work with couples through Prepare Enrich and Couples Communication. I am also EMDR certified, which helps to provide a trauma based therapy. I am passionate about learning of a client's story and providing the necessary tools, skills, and education to help the client overcome their struggles. I seek to help clients improve their quality of life.

Based on research, training, experience and a lifelong mission to help others, I have spent the last 25+ years supporting others, especially trauma and abuse victims, on their healing journeys. I focus on strengths, potential and capacity, while facilitating an individual healing process. Patients often tell me, "I don't like therapy, but I like working with you!" I bring my whole self to the process. Ultimately, it is your time, your life. There are a lot of ways to be healthy and whole. I am here to support you in becoming your version of healthy and whole!

So many people have that "record" that plays on repeat in their head. The one that whispers to them when they look in the mirror, "you are not good enough." My goal is to work with high functioning, successful people who still hear that voice saying "you are not good enough." My goal is to work with you to challenge that voice and eventually get rid of it so you can have all of the happiness you deserve!

You are the expert of your own life and I will work alongside you to tailor a treatment plan and interventions to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I have experience working with but not limited to abuse, trauma, foster care system/families, juvenile offenders, ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, PTSD, anger management, Anxiety, Depression, sexual orientation and gender issues, grief and loss, and with children, parents, couples, and families. I am a registered play therapist through APT.

As your therapist, my goal is to provide you a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment where you are able to explore your full potential for healing, growth, and change. I believe in a collaborative, integrative, and mind-body approach when working with adults who have experienced trauma; depression and anxiety disorders; anger issues; blended family and relationship issues; divorce; and everyday life stressors and adjustments.

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.

Working with children adolescents and young adults, I strive to empower my clients to create lasting bonds and create solutions to improve everyday living in their homes and school environments. I have worked extensively in the foster care system with biological and foster parents, addressing behavioral issues, family of origin issues and family bonding/attachment. I enjoy both in school and in office sessions and working with the entire family to meet the individual needs.