I specialize in psychological assessment, including assessment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, problems with math, and problems with writing. I provide autism evaluations, as well as assessments for many other types of behavioral and emotional concerns. I also specialize in evaluations to assess for giftedness and am involved with a variety of gifted groups. I conduct testing necessary for private school admissions and for accommodations on standardized tests (SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc) and in higher education settings. I work with clients of all ages, from young children to adults.

Relationships in trouble, infidelity, affairs, broken promises, broken dreams, conflicts in families, abusive relationships, addictions, parent/child concerns, grief and loss: These and many other painful experiences are a part of the concerns I may address with you in the counseling setting. My focus will be how you may heal your relationship. As a Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, I will work with you to identify the source of your pain, and lead you through a process of healing. Included in the counseling process will be hope, help and establishing a secure base for your life and a "new normal".

Life can deliver challenges to us via situations we feel may be in or out of our control. At these moments, we may feel hopeless, pondering who can we seek out for help. As a result, we may experience trauma, anxiety, depression, loss, etc. As both a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Occupational Therapist, we will work together within the context of your relationships to restore optimal health and balance. This process can ultimately create a positive impact on the quality of your daily life. I am honored and amazed at the resiliency and courage of clients as they strive to achieve overall health!

"Survive, Grow and Thrive: Tapping into your Internal Light of Strength Through Growth and Renewal". Using various mental health perspectives, utilizing specific techniques to create the best approach for you, therapy involves a partnership for transitioning through obstacles interfering with your ability to thrive in life and create growth. Therapy includes a spirit of openness, acceptance and genuine support around life experiences. I provide a trusting and respectful environment where self-exploration and personal discovery can safely take place. Through a warm, empathetic, and safe environment, you can strengthen insight and awareness, discover deeper meaning, and learn to attend to your feelings, thoughts and behaviors.

I believe in a creative, personal approach to healing. It is my hope to create a safe and welcoming environment to help my clients during difficult times in their lives. I feel strongly that therapy is a journey to be walked together with client and therapist. Through a strengths based perspective, my sessions focus on emotional healing as well as positive self growth. I work with all stages of life and life issues. Whether a client's struggles are centered around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, attention and hyperactivity, marriage and family issues, trauma, or mood issues, I am willing to help.

Dr. Ostmeyer specializes in working with clients in the natural environment. She works with clients who need more personalized attention to ensure generalization of treatment goals and systems support to maintain gains and overcome barriers to effective treatment. Dr. Ostmeyer works with a wide variety of clients and has speciality experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders including ASD, ADHD, and ID, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and externalizing disorders.

My primary goal is to facilitate the positive development of children and adolescents. I work with children, adolescents, families and professionals to identify areas of difficulty and goals to improve functioning. Goals may be related to improving school performance, social skills, emotional or mood related difficulities, anxiety, or developmental disabilities. Once goals are identified, important skills are taught that will help children/adolescents adjust to home and school. This can be accomplished through a variety of services that include evaluations, psychotherapy,and family consultation or coaching.

If you are looking to be more connected to yourself and the people you love or just feel stuck in some old patterns and ways of thinking, Wildflower Family Therapy might be a good place to begin that journey.

During hard times, we can lose our sense of self and struggle to get it back. Going through challenges that make you feel overwhelmed can lead to symptoms that get in the way of your relationships, your productivity, or cause feelings of hopelessness. Together, we will work towards recovering your sense of well-being and then work towards thriving beyond your struggles. I take an eclectic approach as a generalist practitioner and use a variety of techniques based on what you may need therapeutically, at the time you need it the most.

My promise to you is that I will listen and genuinely try to understand what you are going through. Because I care about you, I will be respectful, but honest. My mission is to help you search for the answers, skills and strength needed to make changes that will put you in a position to cope with the circumstances of your life. Since many of those dilemmas are often the result of self-defeating thoughts, I primarily use Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Exposure Response Therapy. I also offer EMDR for anxiety and trauma related counseling and healing.

Facing past hurts or current life struggles can be difficult and sometimes too much to bear alone. I respect the courage it takes to enter into counseling and consider it a privilege to come alongside you on this journey. I truly believe everyone deserves healing and an opportunity to feel heard. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor I have extensive experience working with severe trauma, abuse/neglect, anxiety, depression and other related disorders. As the spouse of a first responder, I am also familiar with the culture and common struggles that accompany that commitment.

Garth specializes in marriage, couples and family therapy and is passionate about the family unit and the various relationships within it. He has extensive experience working with children and young adults as well as with their parents to strengthen relationships and accomplish their goals. Garth's counseling approach is rooted in person centered and attachment theories including Emotion Focused Therapy. His desire is to develop a strong therapeutic relationship where people feel understood, valued and encouraged to be who they desire to be.

The Well Counseling Center is a professional mental health care practice serving the greater Kansas, Missouri, and Texas areas with office, home visits, observations, and/or Telehealth via Zoom. We sincerely believe there is hope for all who are willing to seek help no matter what their situation. With an integrated approach, using psychological proven techniques and skills from a Christian foundation, we draw from a variety of methodologies to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. We tailor our skills and therapeutic interventions to meet our individual client’s needs with love and understanding.

Feeling stuck? This is a common feeling, and usually what drives most people into therapy. I combine my exceptional listening skills with evidence based theories, to make your time meaningful and transformative. Therapy sessions are interactive, and engaging, and specialized to meet your needs.

Ready to empower yourself and transform your tomorrow? As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and Kansas, I use various therapeutic modalities to respectfully connect with children, adolescents and adults based on the needs of each individual. I completed specific training to help individuals work through traumatic events and target negative thinking. After learning about the impact of trauma on the brain, my interest in neuroscience led me to complete a concentrated training program in Neurofeedback to explore the benefits of its non-invasive, self-healing power to balance dysregulation in the brain.

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.

PLEASE WATCH MY SHORT VIDEO ON YELP TO LEARN MORE! www.teresacote.com I offer many modalities of treatment. Although my main therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral working within a values system framework, I am eclectic and holistic in utilizing other methods. I believe this is crucial to the therapy. One of my specialties is in trauma and addictions and I use EMDR ( eye movement desensitization reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) to help decrease and eliminate symptoms. I DO TELEHEALTH THERAPY ONLY IN PENNSYLVANIA!

I specialize in working with families with children with disabilities or with any family, couple, or individual integrating a disability or chronic illness into their life or family. I also focus on working with individuals in high stress professions such as first responders, health care providers, or child and family service providers. At varying times in life, the issues that arise out of both of these circumstances may include chronic stress, anxiety, uncertainty, burnout, sadness, and stressed relationships. Families and individuals frequently seek out my services at times of transition or decision-making.

Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. I believe you have the power inside you to overcome your obstacles. Even if there are things you can’t control, you have the inner strength to persevere through life’s challenges. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you

I love making therapy a positive experience that leaves clients feeling happy and excited to come back the next week. My practice is focused on therapy with kids, teens, adults, and families. I use play therapy, Theraplay(tm), and Whole Brain Child interventions to reach kids and teens. I enjoy working with adults on determining what career path to take, how to adjust to college/full time employment, mid-life career issues, and stress management/mindfulness skills. Issues from Anxiety, Asperger's, and Depression often pop up at this time of life. I am here to help them navigate!