Therapists in Brown County, KS

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for 6 years.I have experience working in community mental health centers, intensive outpatient facilities, hospitals, and schools with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. I enjoy working with individuals who are ready for a change in their life. I have experience using cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy as well as dialectical behavioral therapy to motivate and empower my clients. My ideal client is ready to actively work on improving their quality of life.

Welcome sojourners. Our purpose is to be a point on your journey to aid in processing what prevents you from living your full potential and moving beyond what holds you back. That looks different for everybody, so we honor YOUR journey. We are guides holding supportive space for individuals and groups to explore self-determined goals often interconnected with post-traumatic growth and increased resiliency. If you want something different in your life and you are ready to step into your personal power with intentional support, Ashleigh or Abby are ready to assist.

Sometimes things happen that profoundly change the way we experience life. Whether expected or not, life transitions can leave us feeling anxious, angry, alone, or depressed. These changes can come in many forms, including the loss of a loved one, infertility, a divorce or break up, job changes, chronic illness, leaving home, etc. My goal is to help you process the many emotions that accompany the adjustments in your life and discover new strengths and experiences that come along with it. Give me a call to embrace your new day.

With today's challenges, we need more effective and efficient strategies for managing our lives. Whether it's a lifetime of worry, reoccurring depression, or a recent crisis; my gift is empowering people to overcome their obstacles. Share with me what it is like to be you and I will share with you my thirty years of experience as a psychotherapist. Together we will create a plan for safely transforming your negative life experiences into healthier perspectives that will provide lasting relief. Additionally, self-help relationship coaching is available in my book, "Kiss 100 Frogs Compatibility Dating Guide". See www.Kiss100Frogs.com

I focus on the capability and strengths of women. Women are faced with multiple roles in their lives often leaving them feeling overwhelmed and burned out resulting in anxiety and depression. I believe women are capable of anything however just because we are capable does not mean we should. We all need the reminder we are experts on ourselves, even when we do not feel we are. We are ENOUGH! I have been a mother for 26 years which has led me the ability to support other women in their motherhood and life journey. I applaud bravery which all clients exhibit when reaching out for help.

I offer supportive sessions for those experiencing anxiety or depression, adjusting during a life transition, healing from loss and trauma, working on self-image, or struggling to cope in relationships. My collaborative approach honors your unique experiences and focuses on your identified goals. Together we will process ‘what’s happened’ and work through ‘stuck points’ in a way that allows you to create meaningful growth and connection. My therapy process aims to help you transform patterns of thinking and doing, safely explore and express your full range of emotions, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-appreciation and vitality.

Life can often feel painful, overwhelming and lonely. If you are feeling emotionally disconnected from your spouse or partner, struggling with feelings of sadness and anxiety, or suffering from past wounds, I am committed to helping you find balance and restoration. I am experienced in working with individuals, couples and families in all stages of life to foster individual healing, repair and strengthen relationships, and help shed the effects of abuse, loss, and other traumas. My goal is to cultivate a safe and supportive environment for you to process and grow, enabling you to live life with fullness and meaning.

Do you find yourself living a life with little or no joy or have problems finding calm in a world full of chaos and stress? Carrying out daily activities may a struggle. Goals may seem nearly impossible to reach. I work with clients ito find a centered life focusing from a strengths perspective. I assist children to understand their emotions and am able to implement behavioral and socioemotional techniques to help young children self soothe and self regulate. I work with adults as well with diverse populations and use an eclectic approach based on needs for each client to reach their goals in a meaningful way for each individual.

At the core of every person are innate needs to feel safe, secure, protection, love and connection. These innate needs follow us throughout life and have a significant impact on our ability to experience life to the fullest. When our innate needs are not being met we can experience significant negative emotion & stress. If we pay attention to our emotions, they help shed light on areas in our life where these needs are not being satisfied, which often results in stress. Our innate needs are satisfied physically, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually & behaviorally, but we have to be intentional and active in that process.

I provide clients from all walks of life a safe place to explore their difficulties and process challenges to promote positive changes within self as well as with others in their lives.

Accepting New Clients: I believe one of the most courageous things you can do is to reflect on your life story and acknowledge your barriers to living a life that aligns with your core values. As a clinician, I work with clients to create a blueprint on how to live a life that is filled with vitality and purpose. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who primarily works with married couples, young adults, and adolescents. Additionally, I teach an Intensive Outpatient Program for adolescents that struggle with anxiety and depression.

Whether you're looking for help for yourself or your teen, being vulnerable choosing to face whatever struggles are coming your way can be difficult and scary. In my office, you won't have to feel as though you are going at it alone, or spilling your deepest thoughts and emotions to a stranger. Why? With my clients I strive to be completely me- quirks and all. By engaging in authentic connection, the trust that is necessary to face these struggles can be built and we will work together to achieve the goals you set :)

Do you struggle in your life with strong reactions to events that seem out of your control? Do you find yourself captured by anger, upset, fear, or anxiety? Have you wanted to find a way to take the difficult things that have happened in your life and somehow have them set a foundation for you to have a better, less critical connection with yourself and others around you? I know how hard it is to make real changes that will lead to lasting peace, joy and effectiveness. I also know that it is absolutely possible to change course and rebuild.

If you're looking to build a meaningful relationship with your therapist and a therapist who will help you grow, I'm your guy. When it comes to relationships, I value honesty, empathy, and trust. As a therapist, my values are the same.