Therapists in Franklin County, KS
Carlos Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067 (Online Only)
“The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” Managing our mental health can seem like an overwhelming task, it doesn’t have to be. Together we can create a process where you can feel empowered to deal with the difficulties that are present in your life. By providing a space where you can feel safe and supported, you can build the confidence necessary to navigate your journey regardless of what may come next.
“The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” Managing our mental health can seem like an overwhelming task, it doesn’t have to be. Together we can create a process where you can feel empowered to deal with the difficulties that are present in your life. By providing a space where you can feel safe and supported, you can build the confidence necessary to navigate your journey regardless of what may come next.
Amber Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067 (Online Only)
Relationships, parenting and healing from past trauma are all hard. We don't want to just barely keep our heads above water. We want to live healthy and free. It would be my absolute privilege to join you in your journey toward healing, clarity and wellness: personally, professionally, and spiritually. Whether living in rural or urban areas in Kansas, I understand our environments play such a significant part in our overall wellbeing, and I bring my experience to serve my clients to my best. We can do really great work together, achieve goals, and without the obstacles of time-consuming travel, as sessions are held via telehealth.
Relationships, parenting and healing from past trauma are all hard. We don't want to just barely keep our heads above water. We want to live healthy and free. It would be my absolute privilege to join you in your journey toward healing, clarity and wellness: personally, professionally, and spiritually. Whether living in rural or urban areas in Kansas, I understand our environments play such a significant part in our overall wellbeing, and I bring my experience to serve my clients to my best. We can do really great work together, achieve goals, and without the obstacles of time-consuming travel, as sessions are held via telehealth.
Wendy Dodd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
Are you facing challenges that seem insurmountable? Struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions? I am here to guide you towards a path of healing, growth, and empowerment. With a warm and empathetic approach, I can provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. My therapeutic approach is tailored to your unique needs, helping you gain insights, develop coping strategies, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself.
Are you facing challenges that seem insurmountable? Struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions? I am here to guide you towards a path of healing, growth, and empowerment. With a warm and empathetic approach, I can provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. My therapeutic approach is tailored to your unique needs, helping you gain insights, develop coping strategies, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself.
Lynisha Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
As a compassionate therapist, my goal is to guide you towards understanding, self-discovery, and positive change. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
As a compassionate therapist, my goal is to guide you towards understanding, self-discovery, and positive change. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
Heidi Whiteaker Duderstadt
Counselor, LCPC, LAC
Verified
Ottawa, KS 66067
Not accepting new clients
Emotional and psychological health is crucial to achieve the quality of life you deserve. Interruptions to our emotional well-being can often feel overwhelming and bring aspects of our lives to a halt. My goal is to create a safe, confidential environment where you can be heard and accepted without judgment. Together, we will identify your goals and use the highest quality interventions to achieve them. I would be honored to work with you.
Emotional and psychological health is crucial to achieve the quality of life you deserve. Interruptions to our emotional well-being can often feel overwhelming and bring aspects of our lives to a halt. My goal is to create a safe, confidential environment where you can be heard and accepted without judgment. Together, we will identify your goals and use the highest quality interventions to achieve them. I would be honored to work with you.
Megan Bowling
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kansas, I enjoy learning and growing with my clients of all ages and backgrounds. C.S Lewis once said, “There are no ordinary people.” I believe there are no ordinary struggles or victories, joy or pain, trauma or coping…It is my goal, as a counselor, to uncover what makes each client unique as they face the ebbs and flows of life. I collaborate with clients to build on strengths, while confronting old thinking that is way too ordinary to support an extraordinary life. For these reasons, I work from a Narrative Therapy perspective.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kansas, I enjoy learning and growing with my clients of all ages and backgrounds. C.S Lewis once said, “There are no ordinary people.” I believe there are no ordinary struggles or victories, joy or pain, trauma or coping…It is my goal, as a counselor, to uncover what makes each client unique as they face the ebbs and flows of life. I collaborate with clients to build on strengths, while confronting old thinking that is way too ordinary to support an extraordinary life. For these reasons, I work from a Narrative Therapy perspective.
Dusti D Powell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT, RPT
Verified
Ottawa, KS 66067
Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your child, your relationship or your family beginning therapy can be daunting and challenging. It is my hope to offer you an environment where you can consistently feel safe, supported and accepted; allowing you to make this step with more assurance and ease.
Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your child, your relationship or your family beginning therapy can be daunting and challenging. It is my hope to offer you an environment where you can consistently feel safe, supported and accepted; allowing you to make this step with more assurance and ease.
Kerry Jossie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified
Pomona, KS 66076
You’ve poured your heart and soul into creating a family, and your heart is breaking. Anger and defiance erupt when you want love and peace. If you are struggling in your family relationships, we can work together to help your family move from surviving to thriving.
You’ve poured your heart and soul into creating a family, and your heart is breaking. Anger and defiance erupt when you want love and peace. If you are struggling in your family relationships, we can work together to help your family move from surviving to thriving.
Arena Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
Not accepting new clients
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 use Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Exposure Response Therapy. I am EMDR trained for anxiety and trauma related counseling and healing.
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 use Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Exposure Response Therapy. I am EMDR trained for anxiety and trauma related counseling and healing.
Laura A. VanSickle-Deavours
MA, LCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
Not accepting new clients
I have specialized in working with different ages over the past almost 3 decades and now get to work with them ALL. I creatively engage children/adolescents with interventions tailored to individual needs. I equip & support my clients' parents/guardians from a parent and clinician perspective. My favorite job of all time was directing a college counseling center as young adulthood is an ideal time for intervention to build resiliency and equip for the future. I want to meet adult clients in the midst of their challenges, crises, mental health struggles, and just plain life.
I have specialized in working with different ages over the past almost 3 decades and now get to work with them ALL. I creatively engage children/adolescents with interventions tailored to individual needs. I equip & support my clients' parents/guardians from a parent and clinician perspective. My favorite job of all time was directing a college counseling center as young adulthood is an ideal time for intervention to build resiliency and equip for the future. I want to meet adult clients in the midst of their challenges, crises, mental health struggles, and just plain life.
Christy L Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCAC, KCGC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067 (Online Only)
My practice is based on a strength's perspective, using a collaborative approach to each session. Using your experiences, discussing tools and new strategies, you will move through your sessions with a sense of growth and change. I will use an eclectic approach to therapy; using solution focused, cognitive behavioral or creative forms of therapy, like journaling. The structure and approach of sessions is determined by your needs. Visit my website for more information.
My practice is based on a strength's perspective, using a collaborative approach to each session. Using your experiences, discussing tools and new strategies, you will move through your sessions with a sense of growth and change. I will use an eclectic approach to therapy; using solution focused, cognitive behavioral or creative forms of therapy, like journaling. The structure and approach of sessions is determined by your needs. Visit my website for more information.
Jill L Tomlonson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
Navigating our world has become increasingly difficult over recent years and our young people are met with obstacles more challenging than ever before. When our brains are built in unique ways relationships in the home, school, and with our peers and family is even more challenging. I have an extensive history working with families and children of all ages 10-18 years old. Children and teens with special and unique needs such as Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, childhood grief and loss, and emotional regulation and anxiety are my specialty.
Navigating our world has become increasingly difficult over recent years and our young people are met with obstacles more challenging than ever before. When our brains are built in unique ways relationships in the home, school, and with our peers and family is even more challenging. I have an extensive history working with families and children of all ages 10-18 years old. Children and teens with special and unique needs such as Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, childhood grief and loss, and emotional regulation and anxiety are my specialty.
Susan M Chase
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
Not accepting new clients
In my experience, parents often come to that first intake session feeling at a loss on how to make positive change in their child’s behavior. I will listen to you carefully and compassionately as we all come up with a plan that works for your family. Helping children build confidence in themselves, reach goals and reclaim their joy of just being a kid is what drives me every day. I am honored to work with families as they step through the challenging process of understanding what mental illness for their child means for them. I look forward to joining you on that journey.
In my experience, parents often come to that first intake session feeling at a loss on how to make positive change in their child’s behavior. I will listen to you carefully and compassionately as we all come up with a plan that works for your family. Helping children build confidence in themselves, reach goals and reclaim their joy of just being a kid is what drives me every day. I am honored to work with families as they step through the challenging process of understanding what mental illness for their child means for them. I look forward to joining you on that journey.
Michael McRill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LMAC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
I am a co-owner and co-founder of an integrated mental health agency in Lawrence, KS. I got into the field of mental health to tackle the tough cases, to facilitate healing and growth for people at all stages of life, to have fun and do meaningful, transformative work in the process. I have a comprehensive academic background in therapy, theories of change, psychology, neuroscience, and related areas. My main goal is taking this knowledge and creatively adapting it to modern, dynamic, and ever-changing problems and needs. I would love the opportunity to work with you.
I am a co-owner and co-founder of an integrated mental health agency in Lawrence, KS. I got into the field of mental health to tackle the tough cases, to facilitate healing and growth for people at all stages of life, to have fun and do meaningful, transformative work in the process. I have a comprehensive academic background in therapy, theories of change, psychology, neuroscience, and related areas. My main goal is taking this knowledge and creatively adapting it to modern, dynamic, and ever-changing problems and needs. I would love the opportunity to work with you.
Discover Hope Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Kristen, Rawls, LMSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, KS 66067
Are you living in Kansas and experiencing symptoms of hopelessness? anxiety? depression? Our organizational mission is to improve access to quality mental health care in the rural Kansas, particularly the Baldwin City/Lawrence/Ottawa/Gardner area and other neighboring towns. We believe, by establishing firmly planted roots within the Kansas, partnering with families and local communities and organizations, providing mental health services, and connecting families with educational resources, that the path to hope can be discovered in the midst of a seemingly hopeless circumstance.
Are you living in Kansas and experiencing symptoms of hopelessness? anxiety? depression? Our organizational mission is to improve access to quality mental health care in the rural Kansas, particularly the Baldwin City/Lawrence/Ottawa/Gardner area and other neighboring towns. We believe, by establishing firmly planted roots within the Kansas, partnering with families and local communities and organizations, providing mental health services, and connecting families with educational resources, that the path to hope can be discovered in the midst of a seemingly hopeless circumstance.
Shianne Cokely
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Ottawa, KS 66067
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, I earned my Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Education from Emporia State University and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University. I am a Mom, Christian, Mentor, and Lover of the Outdoors. Whether you are seeking support for a better life balance, desire to improve your relationships, or are struggling with challenges in your life - I am here to listen and support you. I believe in the value of a genuine client and counselor relationship and want to walk with you through whatever you may be facing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, I earned my Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Education from Emporia State University and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University. I am a Mom, Christian, Mentor, and Lover of the Outdoors. Whether you are seeking support for a better life balance, desire to improve your relationships, or are struggling with challenges in your life - I am here to listen and support you. I believe in the value of a genuine client and counselor relationship and want to walk with you through whatever you may be facing.
Online Therapists
Melinda Lericos
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
9 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66210
Do you find that you regularly battle with your body and brain? Second guessing what to say, ashamed of your body, and judgmental of your thoughts? Do you utilize food to avoid emotionally or to force your body into a different look? Is trauma impacting your relationships? You are not alone. Health is not a static place to achieve that defines who you are as a person, rather it is a continuum we have that ebbs and flows as we engage in our lives. As we continue to strive for unachievable perfection, we end up with intrusive, ruminative negative thoughts and in a constant power struggle with our brain and body.
Do you find that you regularly battle with your body and brain? Second guessing what to say, ashamed of your body, and judgmental of your thoughts? Do you utilize food to avoid emotionally or to force your body into a different look? Is trauma impacting your relationships? You are not alone. Health is not a static place to achieve that defines who you are as a person, rather it is a continuum we have that ebbs and flows as we engage in our lives. As we continue to strive for unachievable perfection, we end up with intrusive, ruminative negative thoughts and in a constant power struggle with our brain and body.
Kristin (K K) Koetting
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Leawood, KS 66224
I love the field of psychology! Whether you need a therapist, or a life/wellness coach, I am decidated to helping you find the solutions to maximize your wellness and well-being.
Are you...
trying to improve your health?
adjusting to an injury or illness?
searching for solutions to relationships, depression, anxiety, stress, career, or parenting?
going through a transition like divorce?
looking to enhance your personal growth, self-confidence and happiness?
wanting to develop skills in goal-setting, performance, mindfulness, optimism, creativity, and reslience?
I have the expertise and passion to help!
www.435southmag.com
I love the field of psychology! Whether you need a therapist, or a life/wellness coach, I am decidated to helping you find the solutions to maximize your wellness and well-being.
Are you...
trying to improve your health?
adjusting to an injury or illness?
searching for solutions to relationships, depression, anxiety, stress, career, or parenting?
going through a transition like divorce?
looking to enhance your personal growth, self-confidence and happiness?
wanting to develop skills in goal-setting, performance, mindfulness, optimism, creativity, and reslience?
I have the expertise and passion to help!
www.435southmag.com
Brook Beach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAMFT
Verified
Leawood, KS 66209
Does your family have a lot of complex variables? Are you experiencing trouble managing issues around identity? Have traumatic experiences caused disconnect in your relationships with yourself or others? i believe each person and family has a unique set of needs for emotional health and connection. Emotional wellness is not a “one size fits all”. I can assess your emotional health needs in context of your identity and life experiences and create a plan unique to you and/or your family for connection and peace of mind. I do this all in a safe and accepting place where each part of you is celebrated.
Does your family have a lot of complex variables? Are you experiencing trouble managing issues around identity? Have traumatic experiences caused disconnect in your relationships with yourself or others? i believe each person and family has a unique set of needs for emotional health and connection. Emotional wellness is not a “one size fits all”. I can assess your emotional health needs in context of your identity and life experiences and create a plan unique to you and/or your family for connection and peace of mind. I do this all in a safe and accepting place where each part of you is celebrated.
Joel Taggart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan, KS 66502
Joel is a Licensed Master Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience in the mental and behavioral health profession. "I am an empathetic provider and an advocate for all; including the marginalized." Treatment focus range ages 14 to 65+.
Joel is a Licensed Master Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience in the mental and behavioral health profession. "I am an empathetic provider and an advocate for all; including the marginalized." Treatment focus range ages 14 to 65+.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.