Adoption Therapists in Rossville, KS

Whether you are navigating anxiety or depression, adjusting during a life transition, struggling within relationships, or seeking healing from trauma or loss, I'm here to support you. You are seeking a safe space where your unique story is honored, and your goals are at the center. A place where you can slow down and process what's happened. You're tired of feeling stuck and desire to create meaningful growth and connection. Your well-being matters, and you’ve decided it is worth prioritizing. My approach empowers you to reshape thoughts, develop new patterns, delve into emotions, and embrace vitality, fostering lasting change.

I feel passionate about helping people have hope for the future. Too often people feel hopeless and helpless when thinking about making changes in their lives. I believe, with a helping hand or fresh perspective, we can all discover the strengths and steps needed to make the changes needed to be happier and healthier.

Hello! I'm Vanessa, co-owner of Secure Counseling Clinics. I've lived in KC for 20 years with my husband, 4 children, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 bearded dragon, and a flock of backyard chickens! I'm a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in both MO and KS, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and KS board-approved clinical supervisor. My heart work is helping humans with complex trauma. Couples, as well as parents and their children, work with me to form secure attachments with each other. I help clients experiencing relationship difficulties and those who experience pain from circumstances or losses.

Life can be full of joy but can also be lonely and deeply painful. Your personal life may feel unbalanced or your relationships seem stuck. I think it is very courageous to seek health and healing from hurt, internal strife or relational trauma. Relationships cause tremendous pain but can also be the source of magnificent healing. Oftentimes a comfortable, inviting space where you can safely explore who you are at your core is just what you need to begin flourishing and thriving. That same space can be precisely the respite your relationships need.

I serve a wide array of clients. These include individuals, families, and children. My background, skills, and experience lend themselves particularly well to younger clients. My practice most often addresses issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relationships, anger management, attachment, divorce, emotion regulation, parent-child relationship, sibling conflict, self-esteem, blended families, and adoption.

I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in mental health and counseling settings. I am passionate about providing a therapeutic environment that is engaging, validating and focused on positive change. I utilize a variety of approaches to help individuals and families cope with challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, adoption and attachment, ADHD, autism, loss and grief, trauma, school challenges and behavioral issues.

Life takes some twists and turns that we just aren't prepared for. From major life changes to struggling with that relentless fear that gets in the way of something you desire in your life. I am here to help you navigate through the confusion and overwhelm to find the answers you need. Together through enhancing awareness, curiosity, patience and self compassion, we will capitalize on your strengths and resources so you can heal and work towards the change you desire.

You’ve poured your heart and soul into creating a family, and your heart is breaking. Anger and defiance erupt when you want love and peace. If you are struggling in your family relationships, we can work together to help your family move from surviving to thriving.

Clients can expect a genuine therapeutic space for encouragement, healing, and clarity when coming to see me at Curtis-Baker Therapeutic Services, LLC. I am empathic yet direct, and offer a range of treatment modalities depending on the client's goals and needs. I have extensive experience working with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community including writing letters for HRT and gender confirmation surgeries, foster care and adoption cases, agency and court involvement, military service members, self-harm and suicidality, teenage behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, and domestic violence.

My practice has immediate openings with discounted rates and evening hours. Asking for help isn’t easy. Yet, I believe it is worth the risk to find support and healing. That’s why when you are ready to ask for help, we are here to provide a safe, trustworthy, and collaborative counseling relationship. I have successfully helped others with trauma/PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, people pleasing, grief, negative thoughts, and women's hormonal health. I offer a comforting, warm, and genuine atmosphere, and use a variety of interventions. I often incorporate and enjoy using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing (SE), CBT, and sand-tray therapy.

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.

If you need to make a positive change in your life, you are not alone. My passion is to help you work through the things in your life that hurt you. Together, we will create your personalized plan that will lead you to happiness and peace. I deliver quality care in a safe and nurturing environment. I offer trust, respect, confidentiality, and compassion so you are more comfortable sharing your story. Are you ready to begin the journey of healing and change with me?

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!

I know you parents love your children with everything inside of you and it hurts to see them struggle. Are you and/or your child struggling with life transitions? Or maybe you are struggling to co-parent with your ex spouse. Sometimes teenagers are really struggling and need someone to talk to and navigate the challenges of growing up. Often parents need advice on how to talk to their children. Life brings on challenges and I am here to help!

Are you a struggling biological, adoptive, or foster parent? Do you have a biological, adopted, or foster child or adolescent in your home struggling with their emotions and/or behaviors? Are you or others in your home having difficulty connecting/attaching with people and building strong relationships? Are you or others in your home coping with life's complications in ways that are unhealthy or causing more problems? Have you or others in your home experienced trauma? Would you like help in working through these challenges, creating stronger relationships, and finding positive methods to manage and eliminate your suffering?

My name is Caleb Stephens, and I am an Intersectional Clinician. The reality of therapy is that it is inaccessible to most, and the majority of therapists gear their therapy around themselves, and not around the needs of the client, nor the layers of identity that exist. I am not a traditional therapist, as I am also an Activist, and the majority of the work that I do is Identity work. This is about meeting you where you're at, and I'm here for it.

Anxiety, grief and shame are feelings that you do not have to feel alone. Through my therapeutic approach, tailored for your unique situation, to help experience the transforming power of change. I believe every person is created to be self-confident and emotionally whole. I treat individuals and families to strengthen your relationships and improve quality of life.

The journey to and through parenthood is sometimes more difficult than expected. If you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other concerns during fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, or a loss, we’re here to help you navigate the journey.

You’re not quite sure if counseling or therapy is for you, but you do know something is not quite “right.” You've probably felt this way for a long time. You feel frustrated because whatever this is--call it depression, anxiety, irritability--just isn’t going away. Now you’re feeling defeated because no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to fix it. Good news! I don't think you're crazy. I know it feels risky, but I'm ready to take this Venture with you.