Therapists in Kansas
Lindsay Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Rose Hill, KS 67133
I work with clients ages six to eighteen and I help clients with emotional regulation, behavior problems, peer & family relationships, difficult transitions, anxiety & stress, self-harm, grief & loss, trauma, and crisis work.
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.
I work with clients ages six to eighteen and I help clients with emotional regulation, behavior problems, peer & family relationships, difficult transitions, anxiety & stress, self-harm, grief & loss, trauma, and crisis work.
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.
Laura Wheeler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lenexa, KS 66215
Does life feel overwhelming? Do you go to bed at night feeling lonely, resentful, or angry? Do you let the past control you? If you answered yes to any of these questions-you are in the right place. I can offer help. If you have "had enough" and are ready for healing, change, recovery or reconnection - reach out to me- don't keep ignoring the voice inside telling you to get help. I am located in Lenexa, Kansas and currently offer couples therapy, premarital and marriage counseling, and individual therapy utilizing EMDR to assist in healing past trauma. Allow me to join you on your journey towards transformation and joy.
Does life feel overwhelming? Do you go to bed at night feeling lonely, resentful, or angry? Do you let the past control you? If you answered yes to any of these questions-you are in the right place. I can offer help. If you have "had enough" and are ready for healing, change, recovery or reconnection - reach out to me- don't keep ignoring the voice inside telling you to get help. I am located in Lenexa, Kansas and currently offer couples therapy, premarital and marriage counseling, and individual therapy utilizing EMDR to assist in healing past trauma. Allow me to join you on your journey towards transformation and joy.
Alex Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Salina, KS 67401
I enjoy helping clients heal from their trauma and become more empowered in their relationships and lives. I have experience working with victims of various types of trauma including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and child abuse. I have worked with clients who suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders to help improve their symptoms and develop coping skills that work for them. I have worked with children, teenagers, and adults of various ages.
I enjoy helping clients heal from their trauma and become more empowered in their relationships and lives. I have experience working with victims of various types of trauma including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and child abuse. I have worked with clients who suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders to help improve their symptoms and develop coping skills that work for them. I have worked with children, teenagers, and adults of various ages.
Sammy Stayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, KS 66205
I am passionate about helping teens and adults discover more self-compassion, heal from trauma, and feel heard.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or in need of support? Do you have past experiences that you want to understand and heal from? Maybe you just need a space for yourself where you can explore and grow? I bring compassion and warmth to our sessions, helping you connect to your own resilience and make sense of your unique story. My framework is intersectional, LGBTQIA affirming, anti-racist, and feminist. I work collaboratively with you to support your growth and help you thrive.
I am passionate about helping teens and adults discover more self-compassion, heal from trauma, and feel heard.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or in need of support? Do you have past experiences that you want to understand and heal from? Maybe you just need a space for yourself where you can explore and grow? I bring compassion and warmth to our sessions, helping you connect to your own resilience and make sense of your unique story. My framework is intersectional, LGBTQIA affirming, anti-racist, and feminist. I work collaboratively with you to support your growth and help you thrive.
Karen Chadwick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66210
I work with women and couples facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Does it feel like your world has turned upside down? Feeling anxious, hurt, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe it feel like life's demands have squeezed the joy out of life? Maybe your relationships are struggling? If things have gotten to a breaking point and you aren't sure you can keep going with the status quo, therapy can help. Life is hard and relationships are complicated. Sometimes you need some help to sort it all out. If you want to feel more confident in yourself and hopeful about your life, you may be ready for therapy. Let's work together to figure out what is keeping you stuck, so you can have the life you really want.
I work with women and couples facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Does it feel like your world has turned upside down? Feeling anxious, hurt, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe it feel like life's demands have squeezed the joy out of life? Maybe your relationships are struggling? If things have gotten to a breaking point and you aren't sure you can keep going with the status quo, therapy can help. Life is hard and relationships are complicated. Sometimes you need some help to sort it all out. If you want to feel more confident in yourself and hopeful about your life, you may be ready for therapy. Let's work together to figure out what is keeping you stuck, so you can have the life you really want.
Kim B Moss
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olathe, KS 66061
Working together to harness your capacity for self-healing, we will look to the roots of emotional pain to soothe the effects of trauma.
You’re exhausted, and it’s time to find rest and peace. You may be feeling anxious, angry, overwhelmed, or alone. You desire connection in close relationships, but intense feelings often create division. You feel stressed or triggered at times, and you’re not sure why. Quiet peacefulness is what you long for—calm, steady relationships that heal instead of hurt.
Working together to harness your capacity for self-healing, we will look to the roots of emotional pain to soothe the effects of trauma.
You’re exhausted, and it’s time to find rest and peace. You may be feeling anxious, angry, overwhelmed, or alone. You desire connection in close relationships, but intense feelings often create division. You feel stressed or triggered at times, and you’re not sure why. Quiet peacefulness is what you long for—calm, steady relationships that heal instead of hurt.
Mitchell A Skidmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66611
Do you feel unsure of who you are now? Perhaps you are going through a transition in your life and trying to understand how to get along. Maybe you feel like you aren’t yourself because of intense, persistent feelings of some kind. Maybe your past is dragging you down. Maybe your relationships at home, work, or in your community are not as satisfying as you wish they could be. You’re starting to think, you need an outside perspective; It’s hard to sort through this alone. These thoughts have got you asking, “Will psychotherapy help? Can it really change things? Is it worth it?”
Do you feel unsure of who you are now? Perhaps you are going through a transition in your life and trying to understand how to get along. Maybe you feel like you aren’t yourself because of intense, persistent feelings of some kind. Maybe your past is dragging you down. Maybe your relationships at home, work, or in your community are not as satisfying as you wish they could be. You’re starting to think, you need an outside perspective; It’s hard to sort through this alone. These thoughts have got you asking, “Will psychotherapy help? Can it really change things? Is it worth it?”
Jennifer Bidwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66614
Jennifer Betts said, "While some climb mountains, others are carrying them." You are struggling, in pain, suffering & yet don't feel like you can find a way out or forward. Perhaps you've lost someone or something that was important to you. Maybe the weight of traumas, physical or emotional wounds, betrayals, or feelings of inadequacy & worthlessness are pulling you under despite all your efforts to be strong & hold on. You may not even be able to pinpoint what exactly you are feeling or why because everything is so jumbled and intertwined that sorting it out feels like a Herculean task. And, sometimes, life is just really hard.
Jennifer Betts said, "While some climb mountains, others are carrying them." You are struggling, in pain, suffering & yet don't feel like you can find a way out or forward. Perhaps you've lost someone or something that was important to you. Maybe the weight of traumas, physical or emotional wounds, betrayals, or feelings of inadequacy & worthlessness are pulling you under despite all your efforts to be strong & hold on. You may not even be able to pinpoint what exactly you are feeling or why because everything is so jumbled and intertwined that sorting it out feels like a Herculean task. And, sometimes, life is just really hard.
Heather A Astill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66209
Living comes with its fair share of stressors, and yet, your situation is unique to you. Do you need a chance to regroup, sort through ideas, and move through a rough spot? Perhaps you haven't quite felt yourself, and you want to get back to you. Maybe you and someone significant have been experiencing conflict, and you would like a neutral party to help work through the complicated reactions that have resulted and come to a clear resolution. If you find yourself in one of these scenarios, I would gladly offer perspective and a listening ear.
Living comes with its fair share of stressors, and yet, your situation is unique to you. Do you need a chance to regroup, sort through ideas, and move through a rough spot? Perhaps you haven't quite felt yourself, and you want to get back to you. Maybe you and someone significant have been experiencing conflict, and you would like a neutral party to help work through the complicated reactions that have resulted and come to a clear resolution. If you find yourself in one of these scenarios, I would gladly offer perspective and a listening ear.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.