Therapists in Junction City, KS

I’m no different from the clients I see. Like everyone else, I'm human. I've been through both wonderful and difficult experiences that have shaped who I am and how I help. I've helped people let go of unhealthy thinking patterns or "sticky webs" they get caught up in, allowing a more authentic and present-moment experiencing of life, as it is, without self-judgement and radical acceptance and self-love. My clients discover it's possible to live life fearlessly, to stand true to core values, and act with conviction to be who you want to be and discover your full-potential.

Childhood, parenting, and balancing family life with careers and other obligations is hard! I love working with children, teens, and adults who want to explore and grow to overcome challenges and live their best lives.

Hello! My name is Melissa, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker and clinical addictions counselor in Junction City, KS that has been practicing since 2005. I am an individual therapist at Curtis-Baker Therapeutic Services, offering both telehealth and in-person sessions. Working with me you will find a calming and authentic presence as we work to overcome roadblocks that have gotten in the way of you reaching your goals. All of us struggle with our mental health from time to time, and deserve having someone in our corner to remind us of our strengths to get us where we want to be.

My services are about helping individuals and families navigate through life's challenges by using healthy strategies and techniques to achieve their desired outcome(s). In working together, individuals receive support, gain knowledge, build skills, and connect to valuable resources.

I enjoy helping individuals (14+), couples, families and groups discover their strengths and address the deep sources of their struggles so they can reach the full potential they deserve. I open the door to therapy with a simple, yet powerful message: "Where you are isn't where you have to stay!"

If you're looking for a therapist who is affirming of your gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship style (monogamy and non-monogamy), and who understands and affirms kink identities, then I am likely a good fit for you. I am a very strengths-based clinician who will support and challenge you while we work to meet your goals.

I utilize an integrative approach to therapy. My primary treatment approach is client centered therapy which allow me to follow my clients lead in session. This approach also assists clients with self-actualization and growth. One of the most important primary needs of individuals is to have secure emotional attachments. Therefore, I utilize a systems approach and attachment processes in my work with couples and families. I have a special interest in working with veterans and active duty military couples and families.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State who works from a CBT perspective but does utilize a collaborative style. My approach is to work with you and help you realize your strengths and to find healthy ways to cope with difficult situations in your life. I work with adolescents(13-18), adults and geriatric on a variety of mental health concerns, however, I specialize in helping individuals with mood disorders and sexual addiction/dysfunction.

We all carry a lot inside that others may not realize. I have personally experienced the power and hope that comes from having someone to come alongside and listen. I provide a safe space for my clients to express emotions and words as they work out life's challenges. I approach therapy from an individual and whole-person approach, looking at health from an emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and mental perspective. My Christian faith has been an integral part of my own healing, and I enjoy helping clients integrate their spirituality into the therapeutic work, if desired.

Clients can expect a genuine therapeutic space for encouragement, healing, and clarity when coming to see me at Curtis-Baker Therapeutic Services, LLC. I am empathic yet direct, and offer a range of treatment modalities depending on the client's goals and needs. I have extensive experience working with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community including writing letters for HRT and gender confirmation surgeries, foster care and adoption cases, agency and court involvement, military service members, self-harm and suicidality, teenage behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, and domestic violence.

I work with individuals between the ages of 13-65 on issues related to: Addictions, marital/relationship struggles, anxiety/depression, overcoming fear and shame, living an authentic and purposeful life, embracing vulnerability, military men/women/families and death/dying/grief. I also enjoy working with professionals struggling with Impostor Syndrome and other professional issues. I believe that optimal mental and relational health is first achieved by establishing healthy habits in the areas of nutrition, exercise, mindfulness/prayer/meditation, and social connections.

Petunia Monchusie, Ph.D., LCAC, LCPC is a Mental Health Professional with a doctors degree focusing on Exercise Psychology and Substance Abuse. She specializes in Substance Abuse and Behavioral Addictions, and Cooccurring disorders. She is also the founder of Healthy Recovery Options- a State Licensed Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment Facility-which provides Drug and Alcohol Evaluations, DUI classes, Domestic Violence Evaluations, Batterers Intervention Program, all Other Assessments, and Individual, Couples, and Group Psychotherapy. Her international work experiences help her to work with a cultural diverse population 18 years and older.

I have been a therapist in the Manhattan area for the past 20 years, and I am passionate about what I do. I strongly believe that for each problem there is a solution. My experience has taught me that straight-talk and honesty are integral in finding the resolutions needed for any of life's situations. I am offering a safe and supportive environment and am looking forward to working with you.

I will work with you as an individual/couple/family by assessing what is most important to you in achieving a positive outcome that you decide you would like to achieve. I have been in private practice since 1993 completing post graduate work at Menninger Foundation. I am a Certified Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP and Ericksonian hypnosis, both which facilitate change as defined by the client with issues such as PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, unwanted addictive behaviors as well as behaviors that just aren't working for you. I work with individuals and couples.

With over 11 years as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Guelker has experience with a variety of presenting concerns including mood (depression, anger, etc.), anxiety, trauma/PTSD, personality disorders, severe psychopathology, relationship/family concerns, parenting issues, academic problems, military issues, men’s issues, and general transitional/adjustment stress. Dr. Guelker additionally provides psychological assessments for both clinical and forensic purposes. Dr. Guelker's effort is to assist his patients in meeting their own needs for treatment through understanding, goal setting, and intervention.

I think all of us could use a little help at one time or another. Difficult situations can get the better of us, and we need someone to help us remember who we are, figure out our options, develop new skills, and make changes that support our growth. Whether I am working with an individual, couple, or family, I see my role as helping clients remember their strengths and capabilities, and find ways to work with the people they care about to create solutions.

I specialize in working with: Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Body Image, Perfectionism, low self-esteem, sexual abuse and ADHD. I utilize EMDR, DBT, CBT, and somatic therapies. For almost a decade, I have been honored to play a role in my clients’ healing journey. I consider the relationship I have with these individuals to be a privilege and of mutual respect.

Trauma can make you constantly feel on guard and disrupt your ability to live life to its fullest. I work with clients presenting with a range of trauma, past, and present. My trauma-informed treatment approach integrates the unique aspects of your culture and explores how societal assumptions and minority stress impact your life and those you care about. I provide collaborative and culturally-affirmative care and serve as an accomplice, putting allyship into practice. My goal is to help you heal from trauma and gain control of your life, where you feel empowered to make decisions that benefit you and those important to you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Specialist Social Worker and Sex Therapist currently achieving a discipline towards a PHD in Clinical Sexology. I work with individuals and families. I am eclectically trained in areas of marriage/couples counseling, family structured therapy, behavior management/modification therapy, forensic social work, motivational interviewing, narrative approach, person-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, comorbidity diagnosis and solution focused therapy.