Veterans Therapists in Newton, KS

With over 11 years as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Guelker has experience with a variety of presenting concerns including mood (depression, anger, etc.), anxiety, trauma/PTSD, personality disorders, severe psychopathology, relationship/family concerns, parenting issues, academic problems, military issues, men’s issues, and general transitional/adjustment stress. Dr. Guelker additionally provides psychological assessments for both clinical and forensic purposes. Dr. Guelker's effort is to assist his patients in meeting their own needs for treatment through understanding, goal setting, and intervention.

If you, or someone you know or love has difficulties with managing chronic problems with fluctuating mood (anxiety and/or depression), are quick to anger, experience frequent problems in relationships, problems with impulse management, or have combat-related or other traumatic experiences that are interfering with your quality of life, please call me. Let's work together to create lifegoals that will improve self-esteem, develop new and effective coping strategies to manage unwanted mood and impulses, learn effective communication with loved ones and partners, and start shaping the future you want.

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 utilize an integrative approach to therapy. My primary treatment approach is client centered therapy which allow me to follow my clients lead in session. This approach also assists clients with self-actualization and growth. One of the most important primary needs of individuals is to have secure emotional attachments. Therefore, I utilize a systems approach and attachment processes in my work with couples and families. I have a special interest in working with veterans and active duty military couples and families.

I believe that we as people can overcome challenges and achieve in life the goals that we have, had have, and will have. The barriers that we are faced with, when perceived as challenges to overcome can be overcome through our journey of understanding and development in ourselves. I have 3 years experience working with individuals and groups in crisis and acute psychological settings in order to establish and maintain stabilization for social, familial, and psychological needs.

I focus on trauma initially because what I have found in over 6 years of work as a trauma therapist, is that so much of our present concerns and limitations is rooted in trauma exposure and history. This lends itself to unhealthy patterns of avoidance, hypervigilance/hyperarousal, disturbance in mood and cognitions. and being inundated with intrusions and flashbacks. Many patients that have struggled with years with anxiety and or depressive episodes really have suffered from trauma that has not yet been dealt with. T Fields Trauma Therapy is for you if this describes you!

Hey there! I'm Debby Ponton with Mended Hearts Counseling. I specialize in seeing adults seeking Christian/Biblical Counseling or non-faith based counseling who struggle with depression, bipolar, trauma, including Dissociative Identity Disorders, marriage/relationship and self esteem/worth issues. I also serve farmers, ranchers, military and veterans.

I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families from all social classes and standings. I also serve a multi-racial community and embrace respect for multi-cultural counseling. Additionally, experience includes service to military populations for twenty-six years as a service member and as a federal employee. I am well experienced and prepared to address the concerns associated with the demands of the military lifestyle. I offer marriage therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and individual counseling.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* At Finding Peace Therapy I want to help you find peace with past experiences, as well as the present, while figuring out which path is right for you. Wherever you are in life is a great starting point, each person is different in many ways and that is why therapy is always individualized. I focus on helping clients become more mindful of their thoughts, feelings, and environment while identifying and building on their strengths. A strong foundation of skills can help clients find consistent balance and peace throughout life.

I have 8 years of experience in providing mental health and substance use therapy to diverse populations of all ages, including military Veterans, immigrants, students, LGBTQ+, parents, and working professionals. It is my passion to assist clients in recognizing and building their strengths, then identifying and meeting their goals in manageable ways.

My therapeutic approach is to work with my Clients to help them develop the skills that will help them throughout their lives. I have worked with a wide range of Clients and their presenting issues and am currently offering therapeutic services for Individuals, Couples, Veterans, Groups and Families. I work with ages 6 and up and enjoy helping my Clients learn new techniques and skills to help them work towards improvement and establishing a better way of life.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to veterans, caregivers, parents of children with developmental disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and anyone seeking help on life’s journey. I received my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2003 and my clinical license in 2007. My approach to therapy is strengths-based, focusing on the client’s personal values and strengths. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow, and I work with clients to identify and build on their strengths.

Childhood, parenting, and balancing family life with careers and other obligations is hard! I love working with children, teens, and adults who want to explore and grow to overcome challenges and live their best lives.

Serving adults/couples/youth/families. I have experience working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma/nightmares, abuse/neglect, grief/loss, relationships/divorce/pre-marital, parenting, co-parenting. I help clients as they learn to effectively cope with health problems/chronic pain/illness/disease/cancer, clients wanting to build their confidence/self-esteem/self-worth, manage stress, set goals, and much more! I strive to provide clients with a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere in which I creatively adapt my approach to help each individual find success in personal growth and quality of life.

I have many years of experience working with a variety of presenting problems we humans experience. Working from a family systems relationship approach and EMDR Therapy has been useful to people with the following symptom areas: depression; anxiety and PTSD; adult and childhood adversity or trauma, including, but not limited to, sexual abuse, physical abuse, marital violence or military trauma; marital conflict; marital dissatisfaction; parents of children with problems; addictions, compulsive behavior or habits, including alcohol, cigarettes, procrastination, affairs, and the list goes on; workplace problems. Please feel free to call or email me with questions. Cyndy Eckert-McCoy, LSCSW PS: