Sexual Abuse Therapists in Derby, KS

I have many years of experience in child welfare, fostering, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. I have experience working with victims of sexual abuse and their caretakers, helping in the healing process. I provide services in the areas of - Children and adolescents with behavioral and sexual issues - Anxiety and depression (including postpartum depression) - Relationship challenges: couples and families - Phase-of-life changes, grief, and loss - Life stresses and next steps.

Are you ready for a change? You are not alone! My practice is a warm, supportive and non judgmental place to gain insight and create positive change. We will work together to resolve your current struggles!

Hello! I am excited to embark on this chaotic and hectic trek through life with you. I worked previously as a Crime Scene Investigator and had a variety of experiences working with many difficult and traumatic situations. It was during this time I realized my passion for mental health and my desire to help others. I use this experience in my practice. I am here to guide you through this emotional journey and sort out your thoughts and feelings to provide self-clarity and regulation.

Maybe you're over-functioning, or maybe you can hardly get out of bed in the morning. Your past seems to have this unshakable hold on you—leaving you feeling anxious, down, angry, guilty, shameful, numb, or hopeless. There's a sense of disappointment and embarrassment that you haven't figured this out on your own. Those dark humor memes on social media are super relatable. Ever think that maybe feeling terrible shouldn't be relatable?

I am currently on leave and will return mid-Fall 2023. My passion is to work alongside clients to help them build skills to navigate themselves and their life. My experience is wide, working with people of all backgrounds, ages 6 and up with various issues including PTSD, depression, anxiety, parent-child relationships, and mental illness. I also administer psychological evaluations to help determine appropriate diagnosis, treatment planning and provide individual recommendations for clients.

You did it. You took the first step. You are seeking out a professional to address the concerns that have been affecting your life. That's big. Choosing which therapist is right for you may feel overwhelming. As your therapist, my goal would be to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which we can work together towards your healing, growth, and positive lasting change. I know each person I work with is a unique individual, so my approach will always be lead by you and your goals, needs, and life journey.

My therapeutic approach is to work with my Clients to help them develop the skills that will help them throughout their lives. I have worked with a wide range of Clients and their presenting issues and am currently offering therapeutic services for Individuals, Couples, Veterans, Groups and Families. I work with ages 6 and up and enjoy helping my Clients learn new techniques and skills to help them work towards improvement and establishing a better way of life.

Is your child or teen struggling with transitions? Does everything end up in a power struggle? Are they frequently anxious and angry? Maybe you have tried consequences, but those consequences are not working and setting firmer limits ends in more stress. Helping them regulate big emotions may be difficult for you and lead to frustration and confusion. I can support your child or teen in learning to regulate their emotions.

Trusting your therapist is key to healing therapy. Building a strong, trusting, and supportive relationship with clients, creates the foundation for a successful intervention. I have experience with various presenting issues such as: infertility, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression, and adolescent issues. I work with couples through Prepare Enrich and Couples Communication. I am also EMDR certified, which helps to provide a trauma based therapy. I am passionate about learning of a client's story and providing the necessary tools, skills, and education to help the client overcome their struggles. I seek to help clients improve their quality of life.

Whether you are dealing with general life challenges or issues specifically related to being a woman, I can help. My goal is to help women become empowered. I believe we can change how we live by changing how we think. We can change our negative self-thoughts and unhealthy behaviors, learn how to express ourselves in an assertive way and set healthy boundaries, overcome trauma and move from surviving to thriving, change how we relate to others and improve our relationships, improve our body image, make healthy choices, learn how to manage/overcome anxiety or depression or anything else that is keeping us from reaching our potential.

As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe space for my clients. My idea of therapy is to join my clients where they are and walk along with them and help find the path they are searching for. Change in our lives is a process but growth and healing can occur, although it's not always easy.

If you, or someone you know or love has difficulties with managing chronic problems with fluctuating mood (anxiety and/or depression), are quick to anger, experience frequent problems in relationships, problems with impulse management, or have combat-related or other traumatic experiences that are interfering with your quality of life, please call me. Let's work together to create lifegoals that will improve self-esteem, develop new and effective coping strategies to manage unwanted mood and impulses, learn effective communication with loved ones and partners, and start shaping the future you want.

If you’re struggling with your relationship, career, or personal life – it can leave you feeling: lost, exhausted, overwhelmed, having pain in your body for what seems like no reason, disconnected, angry, sad and so much more.

I have a passion for working with all clients towards living a more authentic, enjoyable life. I believe that each person has a unique experience and therapy must be customized to meet those individualized needs. I work to create and hold a safe space for my clients that is non-judgmental, hopeful and encouraging. In taking a client-centered approach, I believe that vulnerabilities can be explored, strengths and resilience can be identified and meaningful change can happen. Even in the smallest change, true healing can begin.

Encounter Freedom Therapy Center is a medium sized group practice and Trauma Center. We are committed to walking with our clients as they find healing in our safe, affordable, and understanding environment. All of our therapists are professionally trained, master level therapists (LSCSW, LCP, LCMFT, and TLMFT ), who are committed to continually growing through cutting-edge trainings. As our client, our therapists will walk with you and your family in a relatable and safe way that achieves your personal goals. Our therapists are skilled in working with families, individuals, children, and couples.

Ready to live your best life, reduce stress, and take control of your world? I'm here to assist you with anxiety, depression, or just holding on day to day. I provide services to individuals (adults and children), couples, and families. Many of those who come to my office have concerns with family, school, or are struggling with parenting a defiant child. I can give you the tools and support to have a healthier family and not feel so overwhelmed. I can also support you through life changes, breakups, grief, and processing past trauma. Have other specific areas; give me a call!

Desperate, don’t know where to go. Thinking about suicide or harming yourself? Maybe it seems like no one will actually hear what you have to say about your pain. Maybe you’re tired of being judged? Todd Hawkins can provide you with a safe place to talk about your wounds, your emptiness, your struggles, your fears, all without judgment. For Todd, understanding where you’re coming from is the most important aspect to therapy.

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.

Life can be tough! Do you feel like you had it all together & then someone pulled the rug from under you? Maybe you have previously experienced trauma & thought you moved past it. Now you find yourself feeling frustrated, isolated, & alone. Maybe you are finding yourself triggered by your kids, partner, parents, or friends. You love them, but the stressors have caused you to want to take a month-long vacation from them! You have tried dealing with your anxiety, anger, stress, all on your own but find yourself struggling to manage day to day responsibilities and stay afloat - yelling too much, working too much.