I attended Fort Hays State University And received a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Pre-Law and a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling. I have nearly 15 years of experience working within the Mental Health field, working with children as young as 3 years old through adulthood (75 +). I have experience providing Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Couples Counseling and Family Therapy services for a wide range of concerns and diagnosis. I am trained in providing Parent Management Training to parents who are struggling with children and adolescents who are displaying oppositional and aggressive behaviors.

My belief: when one door closes, a window opens! Everything happens for a reason, but often, we have trouble understanding why! Life can be complicated and is often compounded by the stress of daily living, and losing sight of self. My joy and my purpose; to assist you in discovering your full potential! Helping you find your personal strengths to create your happiest self! Addiction is one of my specialties, along with Marriage and Family Therapy for children, adolescents, adults, elderly and gender specifics.

I work with clients of all ages. With younger populations I specialize in childhood anxiety, depression, neglect/abuse, children of divorce, foster care, anger management, and aggressive behaviors. With adults I use client centered and solution focused approaches to address symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and adverse experiences including trauma. I am trained in TF-CBT (trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy) and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and utilize those therapies with both children and adults. I look for behavioral and wholistic ways to improve functioning before suggesting medicinal interventions.

I am a compassionate, dedicated Social Worker. I have worked in Mental Health for 15 years with various diagnosis. My amazing experience in hospitals and out patient clinics with some of the best practicioners in the region has greatly influenced my understanding and ability to address client needs with effective evidence based practices. I work with Teens-Adults that are ready for change and personal growth who have struggled with regulating their emotions. With a compassionate and genuine approach, coupled with exceptional experience I feel confident to help you make strides toward feeling more in control.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relational issues, behavior concerns and single sexuality struggles. My desire is to help my clients grow emotionally, spiritually and behaviorally from a Christian perspective. I have a passion working alongside individuals who desire to bring new life to themselves and their relationships and help them experience healthy growth. I also specialize in assisting individuals, as well as singles, in sexuality concerns and struggles from a Christian framework.

It's hard to go through something and feel like you can't talk about it. It is not a requirement for things to be so difficult and to struggle in silence. Maggie is passionate about helping people through their struggle to obtain peace, acceptance and understanding. She utilizes past events to provide profound growth and healing, thereby highlighting your individual strengths. Using multiple methods, Maggie tailors to your pace and learning style. We can't change what has happened, but we can help with right now.

I work with teens and their families ranging from 14-30 years of age. I have experience working with anxiety, ADHD, defiance, anger,depression, and self harming behaviors.

Making a decision to share intimate details about your personal challenges can be a difficult decision, but if I'm honest, we have all had challenges. Our challenges come to empower us, strengthen us, and to place our lives in order. At "Empowered To Live Counseling" I would be honored to join you and share in discovering the wisdom and strength that lies within you.

As a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, I have completed extensive training regarding the therapeutic needs of children. I have over ten years of experience treating children ages three and up by implementing techniques tailored to fit from play therapy, attachment-based therapy, sand tray therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy approaches. I value the input and participation of caregivers in the therapeutic process. Some of the concerns I often address include: anxiety, anger management, attachment issues, divorce, sibling conflict, depression, trauma, emotional regulation issues, grief/loss and parent-child relationship issues.

I believe that everyone is on their own personal journey. There are times along this journey when we feel overwhelmed by pressures surrounding us. My goal is to join with you, and through individualizing treatment find a calmness in the storm. Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging task you'll have the opportunity to experience. There are times when the joy of parenting has eluded us. I partner with parents and children to regain this joy and experience the amazing blessings that these relationships can bring.

I love working with children and their families. I have experience working with abuse, neglect, anxiety, depression, and attachment problems. I use a wide variety of techniques with the individuals I work with.

In these times of difficulty, I am offering to talk virtually with individuals who are struggling with coping with life's changes. This can be a one time consult or short term coaching. I also have 20+ years experience evaluating students (ages 5 to adult) for ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, giftedness, and developmental delays--having tested over 4000 individuals. I take a conservative approach to making and treating diagnoses, focusing on determining how the student learns best and giving practical suggestions for parents and teachers.

My philosophy of therapy is holistic, meaning I believe people are made up of many parts (mind, body, and spirit) and interact in many different environments. These parts are not independent of one another but work together. I am a Christian. I believe we are created for relationships. We know ourselves in the context of our relationships. Healing occurs through restoring relationships and refining our interactions within those relationships. My approach to therapy is from a systemic perspective. People work in relational systems and each person in the relationship is important to the balance of the whole system.

The therapist-client relationship is unique and powerful, carrying with it the potential for profound meaning and change. I am continually humbled and inspired by the strength and resiliency of my clients. It is my goal as a therapist to meet you where you are at in life, join you in your healing process and help you experience a new relationship to yourself and to those in your life.

Do you feel you are being heard? We all have times where we need to work through the "stuff" of life and I believe it is so important for you to be able to share your story. I will collaborate with you to form a treatment plan suitable to your specific needs. In our sessions, I will provide client-centered, evidence-based therapy. As we discover your strengths and improve those weaknesses (and we all have them) a sense of healing and being able to move forward becomes a reality.

Life can make us feel overwhelmed, hopeless, and like our world is crashing around us. You may be thinking you will never find happiness or the life you really want. When we are stuck we tend to feel misunderstood, our relationships are often on the brink of disaster, and we cannot figure out the next step forward. If any of this resonates with you, you are not alone.

Do you feel like all the pieces are falling apart? Have life transitions caused you to feel completely unsteady? Are you experiencing an inner battle where who you are and who you wish to be, are in conflict? Do you carry shame, trauma, and secrets so deeply and feel unsafe exploring and healing these parts? Do you live an alternative lifestyle (LGBTQIA, Poly, Kink, BDSM) and do not know where to turn, to process the dynamics of your relationships, passions, and trauma? Is living life authentically a goal you wish to achieve? Can you imagine loving yourself completely as you are, without concern for how others view you?

WILL BE SCHEDULING AGAIN IN MARCH 2021. "The work of healing begins by attending to the soul's desire for expression (Jungian Analyst, Hollis)." Life often throws us a curve ball we don't expect. At those times we need a fresh perspective and a new way to understand the evolving story of our lives and continue to grow and thrive. I offer a variety of holistic treatment modalities and both traditional and body-mind centered strategies for wellness. My approach to health lies in an integrative focus that recognizes that there is an inner spirit in each of us that wishes to be healthy and whole.

Do you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world and just need a breath of fresh air? We all have times when we feel as though life is a drain and have trouble finding our purpose and living in true happiness. Sometimes we simply exist instead of discovering the real joy in our journey. Our relationships suffer because we’re not even happy with ourselves. So, how could we possibly be happy with others? How do we reach beyond the trauma in our past, pull through the pain in our present, and reach towards the hope of our future?