Substance Use Therapists in 66216

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Charles West
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Shawnee, KS 66216
Accepting new clients. You may function well but feel aware of something missing, a confusing or unfulfilling part of your experience. What you know to be true may not align with what you feel or you may have limited control over your behavior in some areas. Even those who can articulate why they started therapy often find that there’s more they were searching for. I think it takes time to work through the layers and find language that fits. I see therapy more as healing and adapting than eliminating bad behaviors. Sometimes your ways of making it through stop working as well. I think our work together is finding a new way
Accepting new clients. You may function well but feel aware of something missing, a confusing or unfulfilling part of your experience. What you know to be true may not align with what you feel or you may have limited control over your behavior in some areas. Even those who can articulate why they started therapy often find that there’s more they were searching for. I think it takes time to work through the layers and find language that fits. I see therapy more as healing and adapting than eliminating bad behaviors. Sometimes your ways of making it through stop working as well. I think our work together is finding a new way
(913) 686-9342 View (913) 686-9342
Photo of Nikki Green, LSCSW, LCAC, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nikki Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Shawnee, KS 66216
Waitlist for new clients
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or know you're engaging in unhealthy behaviors but don't know what else to do. You're seeking counseling because you've exhausted your efforts & you need help to feel some relief. Maybe you've experienced a loss or a traumatic event, are using substances to cope, are overwhelmed with stress or are just unsatisfied with life. It doesn't have to be this hard & I can help. I would be honored to be a part of your healing process. I'll meet you where you are at to help you navigate change and feel better!
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or know you're engaging in unhealthy behaviors but don't know what else to do. You're seeking counseling because you've exhausted your efforts & you need help to feel some relief. Maybe you've experienced a loss or a traumatic event, are using substances to cope, are overwhelmed with stress or are just unsatisfied with life. It doesn't have to be this hard & I can help. I would be honored to be a part of your healing process. I'll meet you where you are at to help you navigate change and feel better!
(913) 674-5223 View (913) 674-5223
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Angela McKeever
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe a positive relationship with your therapist is one of the most important factors in the success of treatment. I ask you to bring an open mind and commitment to your journey to each session. Respecting where the individual is in their own process as well as respect for the individual who walks through the door, is of up most importance to me. Giving yourself permission to trust the process of therapy is a first step toward receiving positive benefits from therapy. It is an honor to for me to accompany you on your journey.
I believe a positive relationship with your therapist is one of the most important factors in the success of treatment. I ask you to bring an open mind and commitment to your journey to each session. Respecting where the individual is in their own process as well as respect for the individual who walks through the door, is of up most importance to me. Giving yourself permission to trust the process of therapy is a first step toward receiving positive benefits from therapy. It is an honor to for me to accompany you on your journey.
(785) 227-9005 View (785) 227-9005
Photo of Paul R Mills, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Paul R Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shawnee, KS 66216
Life can feel relentless. You might be grappling with intrusive thoughts, finding it challenging to place trust in others or in your own judgment. It's possible you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage everyday responsibilities. In your relationship, you may sense strains characterized by criticism, defensiveness, or even contempt. You might be among the many adults grappling with establishing healthy boundaries with loved ones, including adolescent or adult children. Whatever your circumstances, I am committed to providing you with the individual attention and care you deserve.
Life can feel relentless. You might be grappling with intrusive thoughts, finding it challenging to place trust in others or in your own judgment. It's possible you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage everyday responsibilities. In your relationship, you may sense strains characterized by criticism, defensiveness, or even contempt. You might be among the many adults grappling with establishing healthy boundaries with loved ones, including adolescent or adult children. Whatever your circumstances, I am committed to providing you with the individual attention and care you deserve.
(913) 320-5461 View (913) 320-5461
Photo of Hannah Davidson, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Hannah Davidson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shawnee, KS 66216
Life is full of growth, transitions, and obstacles. Sometimes this can be a difficult process that requires additional support and a safe place to process it all. Together we work towards helping you identify practical goals and triggers, learn healthy coping skills, embrace personal strengths, and develop healthy boundaries. I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and sexual compulsions. I work using a trauma informed and compassion focused approach for all clients. A big part of therapy is working from where you are at. We want to create goals that are customized to what is best for you.
Life is full of growth, transitions, and obstacles. Sometimes this can be a difficult process that requires additional support and a safe place to process it all. Together we work towards helping you identify practical goals and triggers, learn healthy coping skills, embrace personal strengths, and develop healthy boundaries. I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and sexual compulsions. I work using a trauma informed and compassion focused approach for all clients. A big part of therapy is working from where you are at. We want to create goals that are customized to what is best for you.
(913) 578-0345 View (913) 578-0345
Photo of Elizabeth Scott Breedlove, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Elizabeth Scott Breedlove
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shawnee, KS 66216
Elizabeth provides a safe place and recovery focused space for LGBTQIA+, teens, college students, women, men, and families. Elizabeth challenges and aids in the implementation of each client’s goals and aspirations for their growth process. She empowers her clients to not only live independently, but successfully. Elizabeth serves individuals and their families by addressing disordered eating, body dysmorphia, gender dysmorphia, SPMI, parenting, reassignment surgery support, personality, addiction, anxiety, trauma, conflict resolution, boundary, and goal setting.
Elizabeth provides a safe place and recovery focused space for LGBTQIA+, teens, college students, women, men, and families. Elizabeth challenges and aids in the implementation of each client’s goals and aspirations for their growth process. She empowers her clients to not only live independently, but successfully. Elizabeth serves individuals and their families by addressing disordered eating, body dysmorphia, gender dysmorphia, SPMI, parenting, reassignment surgery support, personality, addiction, anxiety, trauma, conflict resolution, boundary, and goal setting.
(844) 902-0592 View (844) 902-0592
Photo of Justin Grotheer, LMFT, PLMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Justin Grotheer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PLMFT
Verified Verified
Shawnee, KS 66216  (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome! I’m glad you’ve found your way to this space. Life is hard sometimes! We can all use a little help. I work to help you feel less overwhelm—and more of the joy and belonging you are searching for. I help you find a way out of distress or feeling stuck, and back to your best self. We’ll figure out the map to your best self together, and then start moving toward an increased sense of joy, strength, calm, and freedom. If that is something you’d like for yourself, contact me for a consultation. It is my honor to accompany so many wonderful people on the journey to wellness!
Hello, and welcome! I’m glad you’ve found your way to this space. Life is hard sometimes! We can all use a little help. I work to help you feel less overwhelm—and more of the joy and belonging you are searching for. I help you find a way out of distress or feeling stuck, and back to your best self. We’ll figure out the map to your best self together, and then start moving toward an increased sense of joy, strength, calm, and freedom. If that is something you’d like for yourself, contact me for a consultation. It is my honor to accompany so many wonderful people on the journey to wellness!
(816) 290-6829 View (816) 290-6829
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Jessica Ortiz
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
Not accepting new clients
Through a supportive and compassionate relationship, I help people who have experienced traumatic and difficult life experiences become the heroes of their own stories and live they life they want and deserve. I empower my clients to recognize and build on their unique strengths, and believe everyone is capable of healing and creating joy in life.
Through a supportive and compassionate relationship, I help people who have experienced traumatic and difficult life experiences become the heroes of their own stories and live they life they want and deserve. I empower my clients to recognize and build on their unique strengths, and believe everyone is capable of healing and creating joy in life.
(913) 270-8542 View (913) 270-8542

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Substance Use Therapists

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.