Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Lawrence, KS

Do you have recent trauma or loss? As a certified Brainspotting therapist, we can focus on releasing the painful emotions and reactions to recent trauma or loss that you no longer need dominating your life, if you're ready. These include grief (profound sadness, anger, shame, guilt, numbness and despair) anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and depression. The further back the trauma the more challenging it can be, however I try hard to be supportive and help achieve the change you want. I have worked with all kinds of trauma with compassion. I seek to help you achieve vitality, peace, confidence and wholeness in your body.

I am a firm believer in the idea that there is no issue too small, and know that the path to growth and healing can be a scary one. In the words of Tiffany Roe, “you gotta feel, deal, heal.” I consider it an honor to walk this path with people and believe that there is hope in all stories. I work with eating disorders, self esteem/body issues, anxiety disorders, and depression. I work with my clients to identify their unique values and integrate their mind and body experience.

What does it mean to feel safety and connection? As individuals we strive to have our social, emotional, and physical needs met. We strive to advocate for equity with ourselves, friends, families, and societal systems. The journey towards safety and connection can be overwhelming, tiresome, and different for each person. Have you ever pondered questions like… where do I start? When was a time I felt safety and connection? Do I feel whole? If you have asked yourself or other’s the above question, you might be ready to start to find those answers for yourself.

Do you find yourself stuck in behaviors which confuse or frustrate you? Are there times you feel your mind is in conflict with itself, longing to achieve goals yet repeating self sabotaging behaviors. Are there people in your life you would like to have healthy boundaries with? Would you like to master tools to manage conflict in healthier ways? Would you like to develop skills to use in any relationships or situation that help you manage the emotional highs and lows of life? Do you believe it's possible to find your core self and navigate life with confidence, inner calm, and peace of mind?

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.

Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.

“We are all just walking each other home.” I believe that together, change can be made. Life presents us with challenges and it is our mission to learn and grow from those challenges. As a clinician, it is my passion to support you through this process. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Kansas with a background in animal assisted social work, and crisis intervention. I work primarily with young adults, teens, women new to motherhood, and individuals with complex family dynamics.

Do you go to work each day with a knot of anxiety or dread in the pit of your stomach? Is your work stress affecting your confidence and spilling over into your personal life? Or maybe there are worries or emotional pain in your personal life that are also affecting your relationships or your work. Either way, I can help. We'll seek to better understand what's keeping you stuck, learn new strategies and identify your strengths to help you heal, overcome challenges and restore your confidence and well-being.

Being a highly sensitive human can be exhausting in this overstimulating world! Especially if you can feel everything more intensely than others. As a people-pleaser you might find yourself not knowing what YOU need or want because you have spent your life "giving" your energy away? Or maybe you're intuitive and aware of things others can't relate to? At the end of the day Highly Sensitive Humans need a Highly Sensitive Therapist who can help normalize your needs and gain a deeper self-awareness. Let's create a empathic toolbox of ways to heal your nervous system from the bottom-up and learn how to compassionately care for yourself.

Hi there. Thank you for your interest in my practice. It is my belief that individuals who live life with purpose and meaning live vibrantly. Focusing on what is important can be hard to do when there is hurt or life has been turned upside down. My goal in therapy is to help you find hope, get stronger and live well by learning to love and honor yourself and what you find most meaningful. If you would like to explore the option of therapy, I would love to hear from you. Thank you.

As a fellow human in progress, I believe our greatest resource is relationship and the ability to connect with one another. It is often in the messiness of relationships we’re hurt, but it is also in relationships that we find healing.

Hi! I'm Katie and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you. I am client-centered and strongly believe in the therapeutic relationship being a safe and affirming space. I believe the client knows themselves the best, yet sometimes we get stuck in patterns that are unhelpful for us, and sometimes we need support in getting un-stuck to move forward in life. I listen from a non-judgmental place so you will feel heard, understood, and know that you have meaningful support. I want my clients to feel that they can be their authentic selves and for them to flourish in all the ways imaginable.

I am dedicated to serving adults in various stages of recovery, be it from burnout, childbirth, divorce, career transitions, empty nesting, first-time adulting, chronic pain, addiction, grief, generational family dysfunction, marginalization, or cultural toxicity. Through a supportive and secure environment, we will work together to rediscover your true self and embrace your potential. You will regain confidence, dignity, and integrate once-exiled aspects of your personality in a functional manner. My approach focuses on fostering self-awareness and growth with compassion and non-judgmental understanding.

I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker & Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, with over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I received my Level I & Level II EMDR trauma treatment training through the EMDR Institute, & have been practicing EMDR since 2012. I am a member of the professional association EMDR Therapists of Greater Kansas City. I am also trained in Brainspotting as an additional specialized trauma treatment.

Most clients seek out therapy because something or possibly many things aren't feeling good or working out well in their lives. They are looking for healing, for worth, for growth, for change. They need a safe and trusting person and an environment where they can feel heard, can process, feel, collaborate, make sense of, and make changes to improve their lives. They are looking for someone to listen and engage without judgement but also to challenge them when necessary. Therapy is about a collaborative relationship that allows a person to open their heart and their mind to healing.

Currently accepting new clients. Are you looking for help with persistent or acute discomforts or yearnings? Are they negatively affecting you in your progress in life? I can help you gain clarity, competence, and confidence in your processes for easing burdens, healing, and making meaningful changes both now and for your life ahead. I find that most people benefit from therapy for discerning and strengthening to meet what is given. There are effective ways to attend, that need not overwhelm.

Spence Counseling Center has over 15 Christian counselors in several locations throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas allowing us to serve more populations with a wider variety of issues. Through all the changes in all the years, our mission has remained the same: bringing help, healing, and freedom to the hurting, wounded, and lonely people of this world. As Spence Counseling Center moves forward into the future, our dedication to our mission remains the same as does our commitment to Christ-centered integrative therapy.

Everyone needs support and validation. I strive to provide a space where people can feel safe and heard. I want to work with you to build a trusting and collaborative relationship where you can feel free to be your true self.

While I specialize in working with individuals who identify as neurodiverse, autistic, have ADHD, and/or are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I work well with individuals from many backgrounds and experiences. I have specialized training and experience in providing therapy and psychological evaluations for a range of concerns including autism, ADHD, learning disorders, and other social-emotional concerns. I offer tailored and structured support/skills for parents/guardians of children with ADHD.