Therapists in Lawrence, KS

As a fellow human in progress, I believe our greatest resource is relationship and the ability to connect with one another. It is often in the messiness of relationships we’re hurt, but it is also in relationships that we find healing.

Everyone faces challenges and struggles in life. Sometimes talking with a professional in confidence is beneficial and necessary for personal growth and overall health and wellness. You are not alone! You have taken the first courageous step in seeking help and support. I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and have over 20 years in providing therapy to individuals, groups, couples, and families. Call me for a free phone consultation. If I can't help or if I'm not the right fit, I can help you find the right therapist for you.

Do you find yourself struggling with distress, worry, unease, discomfort - which can manifest in Anxiety, Depression - on a regular basis that interferes with your ability to do the things you want to be doing? Good news is, it doesn't have to be like this - you CAN do the things you want to be doing/live the life you want to be living.

Fed up with this? If you have childhood wounds but hoped by now you'd feel happier and empowered, I get you. Maybe your heart feels crushed 10 ten times over. Or you're angry and want to yell. Life still feels difficult. You work hard only to find yourself in this frustrating place. Maybe you've tried spirituality, but it didn't help enough. Maybe nature is comforting, but you still aren't thriving. I can help you heal and thrive through compassionate communication, inner parts work, guided imagery and awareness, and embodied, scientifically researched practices (regulated breathing, EFT tapping, and more).

I treat children, adolescents, college students, and adults. My goal with all of my clients is to provide a safe and supportive environment in which we work together to create lasting change. My therapeutic style is versatile and I use a variety of approaches to explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors, provide insights without judgment, and assist you or your child in developing strategies to replace unhelpful patterns with new ones that help you thrive.

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Those, haunted by unshakable living memories, suffering countless sleepless nights, or experiencing unexplainable panic reactions that no one understands, need not just exist and simply survive in a distorted reality where the past is still present. Too many times those who just don't get it urge you to "just get over it." Puzzled friends and family can become exhausted when all of their efforts to help fail to make enough of a difference. Frustration can grow into blaming anger, which just adds more layers of misery and self-recrimination.

I believe resilience is a natural response to adversity. The relationship (therapeutic alliance) is one of the biggest predictors of change and improved outcomes in therapy. Seeking therapy is a sign of strength and the desire to change. I am honored to have the opportunity to help individuals, families, and children gain resilience through changes they are facing.

I provide services that assist clients with growth and process through collaborative efforts. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I work with individuals, couples and families to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal, intrapersonal and relationship issues. I can work with clients on a weekly, biweekly or as needed basis dependent on client needs. I am accepting new clients and have scheduling flexibility in order to accommodate traditional and non-traditional schedules.

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.

Do you feel like you are stuck in survival mode, barely keeping your head above water? Are you overwhelmed with guilt and shame or perhaps can't shake the feeling like you aren't quite enough? I understand you and am here to help. I specialize in working with self-worth issues as well as eating disorders, body dysmorphia, anxiety and depression. I also work with parents seeking help and guidance for their child that may be struggling with their mental health. Additionally, I have experience working with collegiate athletes and can offer services for any level of athlete looking for support in sport performance.

I see a wide variety of individual and couples clients who hope to improve their circumstances. Most of my clients have experienced some form of past hurt or dysfunction. We work to manage conflict, disappointment, hurt feelings, sadness, grief, loss, or other strong emotions. My approach is empathic/patient but directive. My strategies are adapted from my experience with trauma (CPTSD), attachment, family dynamics, co-dependecy, toxic shame, grief and loss, parent-child relationships (incl. estrangement), premarital counseling, life transitions. I generally hope my clients become more content as a result of our work together!

I enjoy assisting people of all ages adjusting to life transitions or dealing with interpersonal distress, depression, anxiety, grief, gender identity, sexuality, confidence or esteem concerns, alongside many other socioemotional and behavioral difficulties. Using empowerment and strengths, I'm passionate about assisting clients in finding their voice, determining their wants and needs, and developing confidence in making effective changes.

I am a Jamaican living in Kansas, practicing the art of human connection and compassion. Each day life happens and most times we experience events that leave us baffled, stumped, confused, emotionally shaken and alone, no matter our identity. Having someone to share these feelings/experiences with in a non-judgmental and affirming space is key. Let us walk together on this healing journey you are creating.

Thank you for visiting my page. Are you or a loved one going through a difficult time? There are times in all of our lives where we could all benefit from extra support. My focus is to help cater your treatment in ways that you find beneficial for you.

I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of practice, teaching and executive leadership experience. My Practice Principles are to Live with Courage, Be Guided by Integrity, Choose To Trust, Demonstrate Loyalty, and Do It with Excellence.

It takes bravery to start the journey from struggle and pain toward insight, wisdom, and healing. I am committed to assisting you in making gift to yourself and your community. We hear a lot about post-traumatic stress, but it's also very important to invite post-traumatic growth. If the hard knocks of life stay unaddressed - words unspoken, questions unasked, feelings unnamed and unexpressed - we lose our vitality and become limited to negative patterns. A therapeutic alliance can transform and liberate.

I specialize in coaching through a strength based lens incorporating perseverance and vulnerability. I work extensively with the millennial population offering a unique coaching perspective steeped in managing anxiety. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with a focus on anxiety and perfectionism. In addition, he is trained Anxiety Exposure (AE) treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Behavior Activation Treatment for Depression (BAT-D).

Oscar Wilde said, "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist." I enjoy working with young to middle-aged adults who are going through new phases in life, such as leaving home, moving, giving birth/adopting, facing the empty nest, or losing a loved one. There are many kinds of losses. With such changes, there can be uncertainty, causing a range of emotions.

You may be struggling with strong emotions or wondering when your life will ever get back to normal. Or maybe you are at a crossroads in your life and needing to make a major decision. Perhaps you have a pre-teen or adolescent who is struggling and needing ways to express and work through their pain. Perhaps you want to work through life issues with a therapist who is LGBTQ friendly and aware of the struggles of this community. I provide a safe space for you to share your story when you are dealing with difficult situations and feelings.