Asperger's Syndrome Therapists in Lawrence, KS

My approach to mental health counseling and high performance psychology does not focus simply on symptom reduction (i.e., removing difficulty), but rather aspires to honor what is good and right about you, and what makes each day worth living according to your beliefs, identities, values, and enriching relationships. My aim is to provide a space that invites exploration of challenging yet vital places of growth in the service of what is most important to you in your life. In particular, I have passions supporting people's resilience to shame, perfectionism, and anxiety.

Trained in Family therapy, Strengths based and solution focused, Eating disorders, Individual therapy, Traumatic Brain Injury, CBT, Trauma focused CBT, PTSD, Special needs parenting, SPED student stress, Autism RBT trained, School and IEP issues, Relocation due to DV, SA or stalking, Resource location, trained in Art therapy and Music therapy, use of meditation, goals focused imagery and companion model when appropriate.

While I specialize in working with individuals who identify as neurodiverse, autistic, have ADHD, and/or are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I work well with individuals from many backgrounds and experiences. I have specialized training and experience in providing therapy and psychological evaluations for a range of concerns including autism, ADHD, learning disorders, and other social-emotional concerns. I offer tailored and structured support/skills for parents/guardians of children with ADHD.

Are you curious and willing to shift into a better space? I have successfully helped people find ways to stay present; manage or vacate difficult relationships; regulate challenging emotions; survive spiritual trauma and have helped people find ways to manage unexpected stressors. I am all about helping people find and implement their next best move to find peace and contentment.

At Social Perspective, we are dedicated to helping you create positive change. We work with adults who are managing their own or a loved one's depression, anxiety, or increased stress. Our supportive team also works with children including those who have experienced trauma, bullying, have anger and behavior issues, are feeling depressed or having suicidal thoughts. We believe that every individual can build on hope, strengthen their coping skills, accomplish goals, and overcome challenges.

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.

When children are struggling, this often impacts the entire family. Connecting with parents and caregivers and working directly alongside children through the powerful practice of Play Therapy, we can work towards positive change!

It is a privilege for me to participate in my clients' efforts to grow, change unproductive patterns, and build healthier, more satisfying lives. Whether a person suffers from anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, the pain of divorce, or simply needs help navigating life's transitions, the relationship built in therapy allows understanding, exploration and transformation to take place. I help individuals, couples, and families in crisis as well as working with those who seek enduring change and significant self-awareness.

Welcome! I’m Leigh Jordan, a clinical social worker with 18 years of experience in the field. I have a passion for helping people improve their lives, achieve their goals and determine their own futures. I help clients navigate the complexities of their thoughts, and feelings, gain insight, reconcile past experiences, improve relationships and enhance personal growth. My approach to therapy utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the strengths perspective allowing for a holistic and empowering journey towards healing and self-discovery.

I am a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With a non-judgmental approach and a focus on fostering self-awareness, I provide a safe space for clients to explore their emotions and develop healthier coping strategies. I am committed to helping my clients achieve their goals and reach their full potential. As your therapist, you can expect a collaborative and personalized treatment plan that integrates CBT, mindfulness techniques, early maladaptive schema theory, as well as ADHD and trauma-focused interventions.

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.

Looking for a safe space to be yourself? Feeling misunderstood? Constantly overthinking? Feeling stuck? Struggling to do the things you once enjoyed? Not feeling comfortable in your body? Questioning your identity? Never tried counseling before? Have you had bad experiences with previous counselors? Struggling with your relationship with yourself? If you answered yes to one or more of those questions, I'd LOVE to meet with you. I want to help you get your needs met as well as set and reach your goals. Please reach out if you think I could be helpful to you. I am happy to answer any questions you have for me.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a different and fun way to reach children, adolescents, and young adults without the stigma of talk therapy. EAP is an alternative therapeutic approach that addresses mental health concerns and everyday life challenges by teaming up with caring therapists and horses. This type of therapy often reflects clients' verbal and nonverbal strengths and incongruencies while enhancing personal growth and development. This experiential, holistic approach works well with solution-focused therapy (SFT) and other evidence-based treatment modalities, e.g., ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR.

We serve people of all ages, from children to senior citizens, both as individuals and as members of their families. Whether you know your specific needs, or you are looking for help but don’t know where to start, we work closely with you to ensure you get the safe, effective treatment you need from our team of therapists.

Ms. Walpole is pleased to offer partnership in her client’s journey toward healing. She practices believing that therapy offers a road to real growth and transformation! Ms. Walpole works to help people lead more authentic and satisfying lives. As an Advanced Generalist and Clinical Social Worker she is able to engage with an array of clients across the lifespan. She is passionate about advocacy, neurodiversity and healing from trauma. Ms. Walpole believes that effective therapy begins in an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance.

Dr. Ostmeyer specializes in working with clients in the natural environment. She works with clients who need more personalized attention to ensure generalization of treatment goals and systems support to maintain gains and overcome barriers to effective treatment. Dr. Ostmeyer works with a wide variety of clients and has speciality experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders including ASD, ADHD, and ID, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and externalizing disorders.

Thank you for reading my profile. While I specialize in working with neurodiverse, autistic, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+ individuals, I work with people from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Creating a collaborative relationship with each client is the foundation of my work to help you achieve your goals for therapy. These goals can range from the more concrete (building skills, managing anxiety, coping with ADHD) to the more abstract such as exploring identities, processing trauma, living more authentically, or simply "feeling better."

Hello and Welcome:) If you are struggling with anxiety, grief, or simply overwhelmed by everyday stressors, I can help. We work together to create a life you can enjoy and cherish daily. Using a cognitive behavioral approach that is versatile, client based, and collaborative I work with you to achieve your goals. These can be focused on( but not limited to): marriage, career , and personal mindset goals.

"I work with each client to develop a treatment approach that meets their goals and individual requirements. I believe that people are more than a diagnosis or static label and my work places an emphasis on the person with a challenge rather than simply focus on the challenge alone. The therapeutic process is more than helping a person to develop positive thinking or an optimistic attitude, but involves helping the person gain an understanding of how they can approach the world to obtain the greatest satisfaction from their relationships, their work and their life in general."