Therapists in Manhattan, KS

To be human is to...struggle! I have the utmost respect for anyone who has the courage to look at themselves and realize change is needed. That is half the battle and I like to think of the therapy relationship as a team effort that helps you move forward to your goals. I am dedicated to helping people move out of their ruts and see that there is a more satisfying way to live. Individual(adult and adolescent), couple counseling and family therapy are all within my specialty areas with focus on interpersonal r-ships, CBT and mindfulness techniques.

My philosophy in working with individual, couples and families is to provide a safe environment that enable individuals feel free to express their emotions, feelings and work at solutions, conflicts stress and life changes. I work from a strengths perspective and family systems theory. I have experience with ages 10 to 90. Some of my areas of expertise are Grief and Loss, Sexual Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD, Sexual, Emotional and Physical abuse. Drug and Alcohol Assessments, SASSI, ASI, KCPC, Individual and Group Therapy for Addictions.

I will not take sides. There isn't something wrong with you. You are not weak for seeking counseling. This practice focuses on partner relational problems, sexual intimacy, parenting, step-parenting, career, depression/anxiety, spiritual distress, anger management, grief/loss, and family/individual management of severe mental and medical diagnoses.

Our clients often identify as LGBTQIAs2+ / Queer, Non-monogamous, sex positive or sex neutral, neurodivergence, and or disabled and living within Missouri or Kansas. However, identifying in these communities is not a requirement for services through AAC. Clients often start therapy to work on goals to learn more about identities, setting boundaries with others in their lives, opening up their relationship, learning more about themselves or others gender or sexual expression. Through individual, relationship, or family counseling we work to increase healthy communication based on our values, instead of assumed social norms.

Are you demoralized, frustrated, or angry? Do you feel as though nobody cares or even understands what you're going through? Life doesn't have to be that way for you, I am here to help. I specialize in helping clients overcome relationship issues, anxiety, anger management, and depression. I also have a special focus on PTSD and trauma.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, comfortable healing environment for each individual to find their path to live their best life. Each person has an individual journey to travel. My goal is to assist clients travel that path with comfort knowing their personal compass will lead the way. I utilize several therapeutic approaches focused on the client’s existential needs at the time. I delight in supporting my clients in achieving their personal goals in order to live their best life in a positive mental health state.

Helping individuals, couples and families identify and cope with life challenges in healthy and positive ways.

Through my personal and professional experiences I am equipped to see each individual, family, or couple differently than any other therapist. There is no judgment, no condemnation, and no reason to continue to deal with your situation alone. Regardless of what you are going through or what your needs are, I believe that I can help provide hope, growth, and peace. I never want the lack finances to get in the way of therapy, so please don't hesitate to contact me to see if something can be worked out to fit your needs.

Sometimes people suffer in silence, anxious about seeking help or admitting their struggles, only to face the judgment of others. If you're ready to take on your difficult concerns, I'm ready to help. Whether you have ADHD, anxiety, or depression, or are struggling with issues of human sexuality or relationship difficulties, I'm here not only to listen but to offer guidance and a pathway to change. Together we can figure out what needs changing and find peace with what doesn't.

I am a Clinical Social Worker who believes in helping individuals, families and groups achieve their greatest potential, through self empowerment, coping skills and self determination.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State who works from a CBT perspective but does utilize a collaborative style. My approach is to work with you and help you realize your strengths and to find healthy ways to cope with difficult situations in your life. I work with adolescents(13-18), adults and geriatric on a variety of mental health concerns, however, I specialize in helping individuals with mood disorders and sexual addiction/dysfunction.

Maybe there are times that you feel alone, where no one could possibly understand what you are going through. Maybe you are struggling with something that happened in your past that you cannot seem to move forward from. Or maybe you are struck with anxiety to where the future scares you. No matter what is it that is troubling you, it just seems like it isn’t getting better.

"Life is about change. Sometimes it's painful. Sometimes it's beautiful. But most of the time, it's both." - Lana Lang.