Eclectic Therapists in Salina, KS

I have considerable experience working with children and families who are involved with the Child In Need of Care system and the Juvenile Justice Administration system within Kansas. I have worked with families experiencing difficulties with Parenting issues, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiance and Anger issues. I work closely with individuals, couples and families who are experiencing issues related to stress management, relationship enhancement, communication, conflict resolution, relaxation, time management and assist with techniques for self-care. I work extensively with individuals having difficulties with depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief and loss, divorce, adjustment disorders and unresolved childhood trauma.

Surviving the everyday grind of life can be difficult. Difficulties come in different forms and impacts individuals and families differently. These difficulties that we face causes us to be focused on surviving from day to day and never learning to live and embrace life. If this sounds familiar than I can help you. I believe that through empowerment, accountability training, self advocacy, and strengthen hope we can all learn to live more enjoyable lives. If you feel that you can benefit from mental health, behavioral health, life coaching, and or emotional wellness services you have come to the right place.

Life can throw us curve balls. It isn't always what we imagined it may be. We may find ourselves struggling with the pressures of everyday life and sometimes overwhelmed by the unexpected. Brave Counseling and Consultation was developed in effort to assist others through life struggles. When life becomes overwhelming, we can begin to experience hopelessness, helplessness, difficulty sleeping or waking, irritability and feeling on edge, or other unwanted and undesired feelings. At Brave Counseling, we are here to help you push through everyday struggles and tackle life's struggles so you can regain control and functioning of life.

We all have what it takes to become the person we want to be in life, sometimes we just need a little help accessing those parts of ourselves. I love working with clients in a partnership to develop the tools that will best help them achieve their goals in a judgment-free environment. I work primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model, but I believe there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to mental health counseling. I prefer to use an eclectic approach tailored to the client's individual needs.

I believe that everyone possesses the innate capacity for personal growth and help my clients to tap into their own strengths and resources, fostering a sense of agency and resilience. I welcome a diversity of clients ranging from teens to mature adults.

With over 25 years of counseling experience, I have developed a passion for working with people who have experienced challenges related to substance abuse, the criminal justice system, the child welfare system, gender identity, and being LGBTQ+. I also love helping people with anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, bipolar disorder, ADHD, excessive anger, unresolved trauma, grief, PTSD, and many other mental health needs. As an eclectic therapist, I use a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, REBT, and SFBT, and am in the process of becoming certified in DBT.

I'm comfortable treating Anger Management, Anxiety, Career Issues, Stress Management, Sleep Issues, Grief, Loss, Family Issues, Friend Issues, PTSD. My approach is eclectic, but is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I believe that healing is an ongoing journey in life and can sometimes be a big tangled up knot that we have to untie piece by piece. I hope to help you to untie those knots one by one so that you are Who and Where you want to be in this life.

We all carry a lot inside that others may not realize. I have personally experienced the power and hope that comes from having someone to come alongside and listen. I provide a safe space for my clients to express emotions and words as they work out life's challenges. I approach therapy from an individual and whole-person approach, looking at health from an emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and mental perspective. My Christian faith has been an integral part of my own healing, and I enjoy helping clients integrate their spirituality into the therapeutic work, if desired.

Courtney is passionate about providing meaningful support and services to everyone she works with. She takes pride in being compassionate, personable, approachable, and culturally sensitive. With an eclectic therapy approach, she strives to create a safe environment emphasizing partnership with her clients in working through current struggles whether that be depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar or borderline personality disorder. "I aspire to provide individualized support and tools to help you create positive change in every aspect of your life."

My goal is to provide an environment where individuals can feel comfortable enough to talk about anything. I seek to understand and work collaboratively with my clients to find strategies that work best within each individual's framework and lifestyle.

I believe so many of us experience times in our lives when we need extra help adjusting to life transitions, facing new challenges or healing hurts from the past. I really enjoy working with both teens and adults. I have extensive experience in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, unhealthy relationships, marital problems, behavior issues, family conflict and more.

As your therapist, my goal is to provide you a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment where you are able to explore your full potential for healing, growth, and change. I believe in a collaborative, integrative, and mind-body approach when working with adults who have experienced trauma; depression and anxiety disorders; anger issues; blended family and relationship issues; divorce; and everyday life stressors and adjustments.

You are the expert of your own life and I will work alongside you to tailor a treatment plan and interventions to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I have experience working with but not limited to abuse, trauma, foster care system/families, juvenile offenders, ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, PTSD, anger management, Anxiety, Depression, sexual orientation and gender issues, grief and loss, and with children, parents, couples, and families. I am a registered play therapist through APT.

Based on research, training, experience and a lifelong mission to help others, I have spent the last 25+ years supporting others, especially trauma and abuse victims, on their healing journeys. I focus on strengths, potential and capacity, while facilitating an individual healing process. Patients often tell me, "I don't like therapy, but I like working with you!" I bring my whole self to the process. Ultimately, it is your time, your life. There are a lot of ways to be healthy and whole. I am here to support you in becoming your version of healthy and whole!