Family Therapy in Merriam, KS
Merani Rivarola
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66204
Life can be painful, and it can be hard to know where to turn when we feel like we’ve exhausted all our options. Wherever you are hurting, whether it be in family relationships, romantic relationships, your relationship with yourself, or your relationship with the world around you, I’m here to help you find the wound and learn how to heal it. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families to ensure you get the best care and support possible. I know how difficult it can be to find an affirming, celebratory space for marginalized folx and strive to offer that for my clients.
Life can be painful, and it can be hard to know where to turn when we feel like we’ve exhausted all our options. Wherever you are hurting, whether it be in family relationships, romantic relationships, your relationship with yourself, or your relationship with the world around you, I’m here to help you find the wound and learn how to heal it. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families to ensure you get the best care and support possible. I know how difficult it can be to find an affirming, celebratory space for marginalized folx and strive to offer that for my clients.
Marvin Keith Meeks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-T
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202
I am a former athlete who enjoys a challenge, watching new movies, trying new things, and enjoy spending time with my family.
Do you feel like nothing is going right? Are you struggling with your child/teen at home? Is your trauma hindering you from becoming who you truly want to be in life? If so, therapy is a great place to start. Through therapy we will work to resolve the things holding you back, and get you back to feeling like yourself. Therapy isn't just for your mental health, but your physical and emotional health as well. It's an investment in your present as well as your future.
I am a former athlete who enjoys a challenge, watching new movies, trying new things, and enjoy spending time with my family.
Do you feel like nothing is going right? Are you struggling with your child/teen at home? Is your trauma hindering you from becoming who you truly want to be in life? If so, therapy is a great place to start. Through therapy we will work to resolve the things holding you back, and get you back to feeling like yourself. Therapy isn't just for your mental health, but your physical and emotional health as well. It's an investment in your present as well as your future.
Are you feeling weighed down by past trauma, overwhelming emotions, or difficult relationships? Is anxiety or depression holding you back from living your fullest life? Do you find the past feels like a constant burden? Do you have a child grappling with intense emotions or anxiety that disrupts their life and affects your family? I can help!
Are you feeling weighed down by past trauma, overwhelming emotions, or difficult relationships? Is anxiety or depression holding you back from living your fullest life? Do you find the past feels like a constant burden? Do you have a child grappling with intense emotions or anxiety that disrupts their life and affects your family? I can help!
Angela McKeever
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202
My strengths include working with adolescents as well as adults within an individual or family system.
I believe a positive relationship with your therapist is one of the most important factors in the success of treatment. I ask you to bring an open mind and commitment to your journey to each session. Respecting where the individual is in their own process as well as respect for the individual who walks through the door, is of up most importance to me. Giving yourself permission to trust the process of therapy is a first step toward receiving positive benefits from therapy. It is an honor to for me to accompany you on your journey.
My strengths include working with adolescents as well as adults within an individual or family system.
I believe a positive relationship with your therapist is one of the most important factors in the success of treatment. I ask you to bring an open mind and commitment to your journey to each session. Respecting where the individual is in their own process as well as respect for the individual who walks through the door, is of up most importance to me. Giving yourself permission to trust the process of therapy is a first step toward receiving positive benefits from therapy. It is an honor to for me to accompany you on your journey.
Stephani Guetschow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202
I equally enjoy working with individuals who are struggling with depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, family and relationship issues, daily life difficulties or stressors.
I believe in a creative, personal approach to healing. It is my hope to create a safe and welcoming environment to help my clients during difficult times in their lives. I feel strongly that therapy is a journey to be walked together with client and therapist. Through a strengths based perspective, my sessions focus on emotional healing as well as positive self growth. I work with all stages of life and life issues. Whether a client's struggles are centered around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, attention and hyperactivity, marriage and family issues, trauma, or mood issues, I am willing to help.
I equally enjoy working with individuals who are struggling with depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, family and relationship issues, daily life difficulties or stressors.
I believe in a creative, personal approach to healing. It is my hope to create a safe and welcoming environment to help my clients during difficult times in their lives. I feel strongly that therapy is a journey to be walked together with client and therapist. Through a strengths based perspective, my sessions focus on emotional healing as well as positive self growth. I work with all stages of life and life issues. Whether a client's struggles are centered around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, attention and hyperactivity, marriage and family issues, trauma, or mood issues, I am willing to help.
Humble Hearts Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, LCPC-S, LPC-S, LMHC, CPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202
We look forward to meeting you and helping you and your family navigate this thing we call LIFE! We are a group practice with various clinicians and interns to fit your needs! See you soon!.
Is your child struggling at home, school or just in any social setting? Is your family in chaos during family events? Are you searching for answers and help to equip your child with the skills needed to maintain? Here at Humble Hearts Counseling we use attachment based therapy methods to help children and families sort things out and get back on track. Humble Hearts Counseling provides high quality therapy services. We practice Play Therapy and CBT Play therapy to help children express their emotions and communicate effectively.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you and your family navigate this thing we call LIFE! We are a group practice with various clinicians and interns to fit your needs! See you soon!.
Is your child struggling at home, school or just in any social setting? Is your family in chaos during family events? Are you searching for answers and help to equip your child with the skills needed to maintain? Here at Humble Hearts Counseling we use attachment based therapy methods to help children and families sort things out and get back on track. Humble Hearts Counseling provides high quality therapy services. We practice Play Therapy and CBT Play therapy to help children express their emotions and communicate effectively.
Anna Koehler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202
I do offer EMDR therapy and have a background working with couples counseling, family therapy, teenagers, as well as eating disorders.
My approach to counseling is to create a safe environment where we can join together in working through what you are struggling with. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of personal and relational problems, and seek to restore hope, meaning, and connection. My hope is that through counseling you will feel more known and connected to yourself and to others.
I do offer EMDR therapy and have a background working with couples counseling, family therapy, teenagers, as well as eating disorders.
My approach to counseling is to create a safe environment where we can join together in working through what you are struggling with. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of personal and relational problems, and seek to restore hope, meaning, and connection. My hope is that through counseling you will feel more known and connected to yourself and to others.
Chastity Jo Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202
I have a passion for working with children and adolescents struggling with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment concerns. I have extensive experience working with children with anxiety, depression, Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and interpersonal relationship building. I have also enjoyed working with families, assisting with attachment and familial conflict resolution. Now more than ever children and families are feeling overwhelmed about overcoming difficulties in their day to day lives. I am here to help!
I have a passion for working with children and adolescents struggling with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment concerns. I have extensive experience working with children with anxiety, depression, Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and interpersonal relationship building. I have also enjoyed working with families, assisting with attachment and familial conflict resolution. Now more than ever children and families are feeling overwhelmed about overcoming difficulties in their day to day lives. I am here to help!
Kaitlyn McLaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66203
Currently Accepting New Clients. Kaitlyn McLaughlin is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) dedicated to providing compassionate and confidential therapy services to individuals, families, and couples. With over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health, Kaitlyn is committed to fostering healing and well-being through trauma-informed care.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Kaitlyn McLaughlin is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) dedicated to providing compassionate and confidential therapy services to individuals, families, and couples. With over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health, Kaitlyn is committed to fostering healing and well-being through trauma-informed care.
Haoyu Huang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202
Welcome! I am a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in clinical counseling and art therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults. I bring a culturally sensitive approach to therapy, emphasizing strength and resilience in my practice. Coming from the background of in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy, I adopt a creative and experiential perspective in my therapeutic approach. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed care and person-centered therapy, aiming to empower individuals through their unique developmental stages.
Welcome! I am a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in clinical counseling and art therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults. I bring a culturally sensitive approach to therapy, emphasizing strength and resilience in my practice. Coming from the background of in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy, I adopt a creative and experiential perspective in my therapeutic approach. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed care and person-centered therapy, aiming to empower individuals through their unique developmental stages.
Laura Holden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66203
Laura’s wealth of clinical experience has developed into a counseling practice that is rich with wisdom, connection, clinical skill and is based in research. Laura graduated from Washburn University (Kansas) with her Masters degree in Social Work. She has been practicing in the field for over 15 years helping families and individuals walk through life’s changes and rebuild connections along the way. Laura understands that each person is individual and needs an intervention tailored to them. She is skilled in a range of evidence informed and research based approaches in her practice including CBT, IFS, ACT, SFT and mindfulness.
Laura’s wealth of clinical experience has developed into a counseling practice that is rich with wisdom, connection, clinical skill and is based in research. Laura graduated from Washburn University (Kansas) with her Masters degree in Social Work. She has been practicing in the field for over 15 years helping families and individuals walk through life’s changes and rebuild connections along the way. Laura understands that each person is individual and needs an intervention tailored to them. She is skilled in a range of evidence informed and research based approaches in her practice including CBT, IFS, ACT, SFT and mindfulness.
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I am a relationship & marriage mender, an ADHD & ASD warrior, and a shame/blame buster. You don't have to do this alone. I work with individuals & couples, many who feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or hopeless. Whether you are burdened by current life anxieties, relationship challenges, or struggling with the pain and shame of past hurts, I will listen to you with an attitude of compassion, warmth, and caring. My clients struggle with many issues including depression, anxiety, past trauma, undiagnosed ADHD, undiagnosed/self-diagnosed Autism, infidelity, marriage problems, spiritual concerns, and more. Oh hey... squirrel!
I am a relationship & marriage mender, an ADHD & ASD warrior, and a shame/blame buster. You don't have to do this alone. I work with individuals & couples, many who feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or hopeless. Whether you are burdened by current life anxieties, relationship challenges, or struggling with the pain and shame of past hurts, I will listen to you with an attitude of compassion, warmth, and caring. My clients struggle with many issues including depression, anxiety, past trauma, undiagnosed ADHD, undiagnosed/self-diagnosed Autism, infidelity, marriage problems, spiritual concerns, and more. Oh hey... squirrel!
Sherrie Pucket
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202
I believe that every individual has purpose and great value. Many times life's difficulties can lead to feelings of hopelessness, depression and a sense of worthlessness. As a Christian counselor, it is my goal to help you discover your strengths and value. I have over 10 years of experience within the local church working with victims of abuse, addiction, depression and trauma. My practice is founded upon the principles of scripture which teaches that you can experience emotional healing and you can live an abundant life.
I believe that every individual has purpose and great value. Many times life's difficulties can lead to feelings of hopelessness, depression and a sense of worthlessness. As a Christian counselor, it is my goal to help you discover your strengths and value. I have over 10 years of experience within the local church working with victims of abuse, addiction, depression and trauma. My practice is founded upon the principles of scripture which teaches that you can experience emotional healing and you can live an abundant life.
E. Michael Priddy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Merriam, KS 66202
As a professional counselor, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy with faith. Psychological support that aligns with a person's faith. Let's Talk. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.
As a professional counselor, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy with faith. Psychological support that aligns with a person's faith. Let's Talk. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.
Heather Hingston
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LMAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66204
I believe that you can find hope in a lot places. You can see it in a stranger's smile, feel it in a parent's embrace, or hear it in the sweet sound of an old hymn. More than any other place, I believe we look for hope in our relationships. Unfortunately, the reality for most of us is that our relationships are where we find our greatest pain. Whether we have been hurt or maybe we have done the hurting, the pain of disconnection, rejection and abandonment leave their mark on our lives.
I believe that you can find hope in a lot places. You can see it in a stranger's smile, feel it in a parent's embrace, or hear it in the sweet sound of an old hymn. More than any other place, I believe we look for hope in our relationships. Unfortunately, the reality for most of us is that our relationships are where we find our greatest pain. Whether we have been hurt or maybe we have done the hurting, the pain of disconnection, rejection and abandonment leave their mark on our lives.
Aaron Mussat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202 (Online Only)
I'll help you embrace your autonomy. Working with your strengths, I will help you find relief from the challenging issues you're facing. I am a clinically-trained licensed clinical professional counselor in Kansas, Texas, Missouri and Nevada. I am trained in dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, and I use cognitive behavioral therapy to bring relief from emotional disturbance. I am particularly comfortable working with clients who have mood disorders, like depression and anxiety.
I'll help you embrace your autonomy. Working with your strengths, I will help you find relief from the challenging issues you're facing. I am a clinically-trained licensed clinical professional counselor in Kansas, Texas, Missouri and Nevada. I am trained in dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, and I use cognitive behavioral therapy to bring relief from emotional disturbance. I am particularly comfortable working with clients who have mood disorders, like depression and anxiety.
As said by Jim Rohn, “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” We all experience personal setbacks from time to time. Unfortunately, life does not and will never operate completely according to our own plans. When experiencing a setback or situation that requires a different approach, there is absolutely no shame in reaching out for assistance. The human spirit is one of survival and we all have the ability to persevere. It is my belief we are not defined by our weakness, personal struggles, and/or current circumstances.
As said by Jim Rohn, “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” We all experience personal setbacks from time to time. Unfortunately, life does not and will never operate completely according to our own plans. When experiencing a setback or situation that requires a different approach, there is absolutely no shame in reaching out for assistance. The human spirit is one of survival and we all have the ability to persevere. It is my belief we are not defined by our weakness, personal struggles, and/or current circumstances.
Amanda Parkman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202 (Online Only)
Accepting NEW Virtual CLIENTS - Do you want to move from surviving day to day life into thriving? My approach to therapy is holistic and trauma informed where I offer a safe and comfortable space for you to feel heard, understood, and empowered. You are not alone. Together, we can explore where you are now, where you have been, and the goals of where you want to be. We will work to uncover what is keeping you stuck and implement specific tools and skills to move you toward the life you envision.
Accepting NEW Virtual CLIENTS - Do you want to move from surviving day to day life into thriving? My approach to therapy is holistic and trauma informed where I offer a safe and comfortable space for you to feel heard, understood, and empowered. You are not alone. Together, we can explore where you are now, where you have been, and the goals of where you want to be. We will work to uncover what is keeping you stuck and implement specific tools and skills to move you toward the life you envision.
Megan Wackerly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ART, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202
My goal is to provide a calming, safe space for you to open up and process thoughts, emotions, and trauma. I want to empower you and help you recognize your worth. Together, we can work on your goals and integrate healthy coping strategies into your routines and relationships. I care about your wellbeing and want to help you heal from trauma. I have experience working in community mental health with clients of all ages. I enjoy working with adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, ADHD, self esteem, coping skills, stress management, attachment, and life transitions.
My goal is to provide a calming, safe space for you to open up and process thoughts, emotions, and trauma. I want to empower you and help you recognize your worth. Together, we can work on your goals and integrate healthy coping strategies into your routines and relationships. I care about your wellbeing and want to help you heal from trauma. I have experience working in community mental health with clients of all ages. I enjoy working with adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, ADHD, self esteem, coping skills, stress management, attachment, and life transitions.
Chris Pressler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merriam, KS 66202
Every one of us is created with certain gifts and abilities that help us find meaning and purpose specific to who we are. We are also created to be relational beings able to live and experience life in the company of others. When events disrupt the natural processes of life, it is good to know you have someone to help you navigate through these confusing times. Good mental health is an important element in the human experience and should never be ignored or set aside. Especially now.
Every one of us is created with certain gifts and abilities that help us find meaning and purpose specific to who we are. We are also created to be relational beings able to live and experience life in the company of others. When events disrupt the natural processes of life, it is good to know you have someone to help you navigate through these confusing times. Good mental health is an important element in the human experience and should never be ignored or set aside. Especially now.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.