Therapists in Douglas County, KS

For many of us, inside our hearts and minds can be painful places. As the saying goes, it is within yourself where the key to the resolution and relief you seek resides. However, it can be confusing and difficult to access the state of being you long for when you don't know how or have the tools to do so.

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.

Hello and Welcome. Reaching out for help can be difficult; I am here to join you on your path to healthy change. The quality of the relationship between client and therapist is one of the strongest predictors of progress in treatment so my first priority is working to develop a robust and collaborative relationship with all my clients. I focus on providing a safe space in which you feel comfortable to explore thoughts and feelings while I offer understanding, insights and helpful feedback.

Children often do not have the words to express what they are feeling or thinking. Traditional talk therapy alone is rarely successful in helping children process difficult life situations. I (Stacy Johnson, owner of Lawrence Play Therapy) can work with your child and family to bring healing. Play therapy involves children sharing their feelings and working through problems using play rather than just talking. The toys are the child's words and play is the child's language. I specialize in therapy with children ages 2 - 12. I also incorporate family therapy, Theraplay, and EMDR when appropriate.

Are you ready to make changes in your life? I am committed to helping individuals, couples and teens achieve a better life. I have more than a decade of experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, relationships. Trust me to help you reach the goals you have set for yourself.

I am so glad you have visited my profile! I would glad to provide you with professional, confidential, and compassionate services. Sometimes life's journey takes us to unexpected places. We desire to love well and to be loved by all. It isn't always easy.Life is constantly changing. Changes can bring hurt and fear. I can help you get past your fears and find freedom to live again. Life is never predictable, but life can be good!

Almost everyone at times needs some support or coaching on their life journey. As a seasoned therapist I'd be happy to sit down with you and compasionately listen to your story and lend some hope and support. I see "crisis" as an opportunity to face and overcome the dangers around and in us and a time to open up to the radiance and mysteries of Life.

You are the expert in your life, and I believe my role as a therapist is to create a space for you to find your path to wellness, balance, and healing. I work with people of all life stages and all life challenges towards positive change and improving their quality of life. I offer an opportunity for you to be heard, free from judgment and opinions. People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. No matter the symptoms or challenges, I am here to empower, motivate, and support you and your loved ones.

Limited Availability. 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.

DaKie is a Licensed Master Social Worker and has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. DaKie utilizes interventions and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). DaKie is currently pursing his Clinical Licensure and Play Therapy Certificate from Heartland Play Therapy Insitute. DaKie received his bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a Psychology minor and his Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Kansas.

We are passionate about helping people on their journey towards growth, healing, and wholeness.

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 trained in Brainspotting as an additional treatment for trauma-related issues. I also hold professional certifications in Trauma Treatment (CCTP) & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT).

C.S. Lewis once said, "You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." This movement toward healing and health – a reordered life – is my mission as a therapist. Since 2012 I've had the privilege of walking with youth, adults, couples, and families, helping them create a life of value, meaning, and strength.

As a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals live intentionally while effectively managing life's stressors. Together, we'll tap into your internal resources and develop strategies, drawing from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Let's identify your core values and cultivate healthy thoughts and behaviors that align with your true character. I also utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in helping individuals experience healing and resilience by processing distressing memories through eye movements and visualization.

I am an Osteopathic Physician board certified in Family Medicine with certification in Medical Acupuncture. I am very excited to offer Acupuncture in my private practice in historic downtown Lawrence, Kansas.

Congratulations on taking the FIRST courageous step toward dealing with your PAIN that is no longer working for you; or perhaps you like to grow and learn more about yourself; or you want to achieve HEALING from grief/loss related to major life changes. Painful symptoms related to trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, or relational issues are tough to tackle by yourself. By giving a non-judgmental and an empathetic therapist a CHANCE and Therapy time, change IS possible. I am dually licensed in Kansas and Missouri.

I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, inner wisdom and goals. My style is collaborative, warm and interactive. I enjoy working with a range of clients including adults, college and graduate students, and adolescents. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, healing from trauma, coping with major life transitions, grief & loss, identity development & sexual orientation, self esteem difficulties, coping with medical health issues and illnesses, dual diagnosis (substance abuse and co-occurring psychiatric disorders), mindful living, and cultivating self-compassion.