Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Andover, KS

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.

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.

Whether you are dealing with general life challenges or issues specifically related to being a woman, I can help. My goal is to help women become empowered. I believe we can change how we live by changing how we think. We can change our negative self-thoughts and unhealthy behaviors, learn how to express ourselves in an assertive way and set healthy boundaries, overcome trauma and move from surviving to thriving, change how we relate to others and improve our relationships, improve our body image, make healthy choices, learn how to manage/overcome anxiety or depression or anything else that is keeping us from reaching our potential.

I'm a therapist committed to providing quality, focused therapy to those struggling with the hard realities that life sometimes sends our way. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed by life or just disappointed in your response when challenged. I would like to come along beside you as a partner to find your path to new thoughts, feelings and behaviors that lead to more peace and fulfillment. I work best with adults and older teens and I have a great deal of experience working with those struggling with past trauma and mood disorders.

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!

Feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, or anxious? Do you want to get better, but wonder if you can and where to start? It's hard when you feel like a situation has become more than you can handle, or what you have been doing to cope isn't working anymore. You are not alone and I'm here to help. Our work together can help you improve your relationships, gain new perspectives, feel better about yourself, develop healthier coping, and stabilize your mood. One of my greatest joys is witnessing growth and change. I provide a safe and confidential space, and I would be honored to collaborate with you to help you meet your personal goals.

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.

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 am a Clinical Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes each person and each family is unique. The belief that all people deserve and can have a better outlook and hope in life is my driving force in therapy.

Is your child or teen struggling with transitions? Does everything end up in a power struggle? Are they frequently anxious and angry? Maybe you have tried consequences, but those consequences are not working and setting firmer limits ends in more stress. Helping them regulate big emotions may be difficult for you and lead to frustration and confusion. I can support your child or teen in learning to regulate their emotions.

"Good architecture is like a good therapy session, a good marriage, a good poem - gently and almost invisibly allowing you to be you, as flawed and as beautiful as you are." -- Robert Sullivan ________________________________________________ Therapy is about you finding the ability to be the desired ideal of yourself. My place is to work together with you as an assistant in finding the tools and possibilities.

I help people within their environment. I will help you access community resources and supports to help you be able to focus on your emotional health and functioning. I am seeking individuals, children through adulthood who have a desire to improve their lives. The person seeking my services will know that change starts within themselves. I work with the person and the people (family and/or friends) around that person to empower them to make the best choices for their life and situation. Individuals, couples, and families are all treated in my practice. My office is located in the Delano district in Wichita.

You are safe here! I'm open to everyone, agnostic, spiritual, or other. I am an ally for the LGBTQIA community. I enjoy working with those who struggle with childhood traumas and attachments that would like to find peace within themselves.

Thank you for the opportunity to work with you! I am proud you are taking steps in seeking support. I see individuals for therapy sessions, ages 16 and over. I have specialized training in therapeutic models with a trauma focus including EMDR.

Are you experiencing something that has brought you to your knees and pushed your personal limits? That is when it is important to have an experienced guide to help you through the process of healing and into new life. Do you want to feel truly heard and know that each of your needs will be addressed with sensitivity and compassion? You will be shown hope you didn't know existed, be awakened to your strengths no one else may have ever acknowledged, and encouraged beyond your current expectations.

Do you struggle with coercive relationships and/or religious trauma? Together, we can work on assertiveness, boundaries, and codependency issues. Certified in EMDR trauma therapy, as well as EFT, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices, I am passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your own healing and personal empowerment.

I believe we each have a calling and unique purpose in life, with specific strengths, gifts, and passions waiting to be pursued to unlock our full potential. Oftentimes, through brokenness and hurt, we can lose sight of our purpose and feel weighed down by the heaviness of life. I am passionate about helping others feel understood and find their way by offering compassion. I have experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, communication issues, and life transitions, empowering them to emerge more resilient.

Do you, or your child, struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, or ADHD that affects your quality of life? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and lost at the end of the day? Just to do it all over again tomorrow? Do you ever wonder if your if things will get better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain about all of life’s struggles. Sometimes it’s a struggle to even start the day: You, or your child, deserves to wake up every day living the life you want.

Sometimes it’s hard for your child or teenager to open up to you. Under the surface, they may be struggling more than it appears. Or their outbursts make it apparent that something is not right. It takes courage to acknowledge that your child is struggling and that you are not able to resolve their issues on your own. It takes even more courage to reach out for help. I can help your child or teenager through traditional talk therapy or play therapy, using a person-centered approach to find and give help for any assessed needs. It takes a village to raise a child, so let me help you with yours.