Therapists in Kansas

Certified EMDR Therapist, Registered Play Therapist and Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Somatic Therapist in Training. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your child, your relationship or your family beginning therapy can be daunting and challenging. It is my hope to offer you an environment where you can consistently feel safe, supported and accepted; allowing you to make this step with more assurance and ease.

The definition of insanity is continuing to do the same things over and over again while expecting a different outcome, and sadly, many people who have good intentions and are working hard to address their life challenges are stuck in the same destructive thoughts and behaviors. We often feel overwhelmed by what life throws at us, such as parenting stress, relationship or family conflicts, grief, job related issues or trauma, and get stuck in negative responses. Together we can find a plan and path that promotes growth, changing thoughts and behaviors and allowing for positive outcomes.

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?

Tara works as a therapist to service individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. She earned her Master’s degree from Friends University in Marriage and Family Therapy. She began her career working at South Central Mental Health in Andover, KS, before transitioning into private practice in 2013.

Serving some of our communities for over 14 years! We accept almost ALL insurance and offer affordable sliding scale options! Our clinicians hold certifications and training in an array of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Brainspotting for trauma, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Somatic Experiencing, and Play Therapy for Children, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.

My practice centers on the needs of transgender, non-binary, lesbian, gay, bisexual and other LGBTQ+ spectrum community members and their friends and family. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.

If you have located my page, you're looking in the mirror and can't connect with the person you see. Maybe you don't even know where they belong. You're confused and overwhelmed, and feel as if your whole life is based on a lie. You don't know where to start or who to trust, and the confusion is so consuming you can’t focus on your daily tasks. ​ You desire peace, and you crave independence. You’re searching for inclusion, worthiness, love and freedom.

I specialize in a few types of clients - Couples hanging on by a thread, men who are less than thrilled at the idea of attending therapy, and individuals that live under a constant state of frustration in life. As someone who has lived and survived all of these scenarios personally, I've have a ton of empathy and a box of tools ready for people motivated to achieve change. Whether you are picking up the pieces from infidelity, exhausted from fighting about the same tired topics, or struggling to escape the things that beat you down, I am honored to pull up a chair and begin sorting through the mess in your first session.

I am a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker, Brainspotting Practitioner and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional focusing on child behavior disorders. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Kansas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. I thoroughly enjoy working with individuals of all ages. My practice openly accepts clients of all backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, ages, and cultures.

I believe each person I work with has their own unique situation. We work together to discover strengths and then use those strengths to work through the issues in which they struggle. Common struggles include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, attachment, parenting and addiction.

Mija, no matter what others tell you, you are enough. Maybe you don't believe this yet, but by the time you walk out of your last therapy session, you will have acquired the necessary tools and experiences to believe this is true. Reaching out for help isn’t easy, te entiendo. As an immigrant woman myself, I’ve seen the pressure we feel to succeed for our families, the fear of vulnerability, the feeling that we live in two worlds, or the difficulty of putting our emotions into words without feeling like a burden or a failure.

Hello, I’m Kari D'Amato, a dedicated mental health therapist passionate about supporting teens and young adults through transformative periods of their lives. With years of experience, I specialize in creating a safe and understanding environment where clients feel valued and understood. Together, we can work toward self-discovery, healing, emotional stability, and finding a sense of belonging. I can help you move toward a life in which you feel valued, understood, and connected, aiming for personal empowerment and fulfillment.

During hard times, we can lose our sense of self and struggle to get it back. We are all complex multifaceted people with many different parts of us, which can often cause symptoms that get in the way of relationships, productivity, or cause feelings of depression, anxiety and hopelessness. Together, let's work to recover your sense of well-being and then build a life where you are thriving beyond your struggles. I utilize IFS as a primary modality as well as take an eclectic approach, meaning I use a variety of techniques based on what your situation calls for, at the time you need it the most.

You might be lying in bed again, exhausted but unable to sleep. Your entire body is tense, heart pounding, and feeling uncomfortable. Intrusive and unpleasant thoughts race through your mind at a fever pitch. Part of you knows that you’re in no immediate danger, but it doesn’t matter. In many ways, you still haven't moved beyond that past challenge. You try to get on with your life, but you can’t seem to escape the shame and guilt. It’s affecting everything you do.

Welcome to Central Kansas Counseling. We are a group of independent clinicians with two convenient locations in Hillsboro and Hesston. Our multidisciplinary team includes 10 licensed clinicians and two interns. We specialize in working with children ages 4 and up and we are ready to partner with you as you work towards living a fulfilling life. Call or email now to set up an appointment.

Hi, my name is Julie. I have worked with individuals and couples seeking to cope with a variety of challenges. Areas that I specialize in are anxiety disorders, trauma, and new transitions. I am trained in phase 1 & 2 of Brainspotting and in EMDR. These techniques help us process into the subcortical levels of our brain to experience deeper and longer lasting healing. I am available to provide a Christian counseling perspective, but I love working with clients from any walk of life. Therapy is not always easy, but I would be honored to help you on your journey in Learning to Thrive.

I love working with all types of clients from individuals to couples and families as well as children. My passion is to help each one of my clients achieve their goals whatever that may be, such as; improving their relationship with their partner, obtaining a higher sense of self, recovering from abuse, reducing levels of anxiety and depression, improving performance, and many more.

As a professional psychotherapist, I offer tools to help you work through current and past rough experiences. También hablo español. Without judgment or shame, I offer a warm environment where you take an active role in releasing the past in order to shape the future you want. Especially now, it's clear to see that we all affect each other. With my grounded emotional energy, you're more able to find your way of letting go. Your goals are the main target of treatment. We work together to reach them. Visit my website at www.hdzcounseling.net for more info. Visite a mi sitio web www.hdzcounseling.net para ver más información.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 28 years of experience working with children, adults and families to enhance relationships and personal well-being. I enjoy working with youth and adults and use a client-centered approach to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues. I also like to work with parents who may be struggling with their children's behavior. The relationships we have with our own parents whether we are adults or kids has a great impact on how we see and interact with the world; understanding these relationships can go a long way in understanding ourselves.