Work stress & conflict in relationships are common issues people struggle with, often leading to feeling overwhelmed & stressed out. If you would like to learn effective ways to deal with stressful situations, I would like to help. I am available to assist you in seeking new ways to cope with difficult situations & uncomfortable feelings to improve your quality of life. I enjoy working with all ages. I have experience in a school setting, mental health center & social service agencies. if you're ready for change, I provide guidance in an environment of support & encouragement. Call or text for an appointment.

...where change is possible. I approach therapy with the belief that my clients are capable people who may need help to understand or perceive their difficulties in a different way. Working together, we create a relationship in which therapeutic goals and personal growth can be realized. I have 30+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, with wide range of personal and relationship problems. I love doing the work I do; I find it very gratifying.

All individuals have the capacity for growth and change, as well as to move beyond life's stumbling blocks, if given the opportunity and with adequate support. In my office, you will find an atmosphere of comfort, relaxation, warmth and acceptance. I work with clients who experience an array of personal and relational difficulties. You deserve to feel empowered and encouraged to utilize your strengths to make the positive changes necessary to feel better. It is an honor for me to accompany you on your journey toward feeling less depressed, anxious, frustrated, overwhelmed...whatever it is that you are experiencing.

Do you feel Overwhelmed, Angry, Sad, Anxious, Guilty or Hopeless About Your Situation? Do you need help Resolving past traumas, Changing negative beliefs or letting go of toxic relationships? Are you Confused about your goals moving forward and what you really want? Are you grieving or struggling with an addiction? Are you feeling out of control with your behaviors? Is it hard to communicate your needs and feelings to others? Do you lack Connection and Trust? Is your Marriage in trouble? Are you struggling to like or accept yourself? Are you continuing to Repeat the Same Mistakes? You are Not the Only one

Currently Not Accepting New Clients. "No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear" -C.S. Lewis. Hello, I am here to help you on your personal grief and loss journey. Having someone you love die, can feel unbearable. I have provided a safe place where your voice is heard. Grieving and mourning can take place. Death of a loved one, loss of a career and loss of relationships can all leave you feeling hopeless and alone. I will sit with you in this darkness. I will hold hope for you. I have witnessed personally and professionally that there is light in all this darkness.

I am a Clinical Social Worker who believes in helping individuals, families and groups achieve their greatest potential, through self empowerment, coping skills and self determination.

Welcome. So glad you stopped by :) Feeling challenged, depressive, anxious, or unsupported? If so, I'd feel privileged to walk alongside you in your journey of self-discovery & healing. I'm extremely passionate about working w/ my clients & believe my passion shines through, creating an effective, empathetic therapeutic relationship. I am highly skilled in anxiety, mood, personality, anxiety, addiction disorders, PTSD, and relationship challenges. Too often, we don't place our well-being as a priority, but we SHOULD, because it WILL make a difference in your life. My focus is ALWAYS on YOU b/c YOU are who matters the most!!! :)

Do you have a teen with anxiety, depression, or your just struggling to communicate with? I can help with this! But first you need to know one number. 167. That's what I need from you. We can meet 1 hour a week every week, but we both know that you're going to be working hard the other 167 hours to make our work a reality. Is that what your looking for? Discussing change is easy, when your ready to connect with your kid again and build them the life they deserve. I'm here to help.

I treat clients dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, anger management,depression,grief and unresolved loss,and substance abuse. My clinical interest include co-dependency, parenting issues and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder management. My aim is to help clients find individualized and workable solutions to mental health concerns.

My therapy & counseling are based on the life experiences and the philosophy of Viktor Frankl. His writings describe the kinds of the situation from which he and his fellow prisoners at Auschwitz were able, on a day-to-day basis, to extract the life-sustaining meaning that was essential to their survival. My therapy has three levels: (1) use mindfulness and relaxation methods to calm the emotional brain down, and (2) use cognitive-behavioral to develop a healthy sense of resiliency. In the 3rd stage, you will learn self-distancing techniques to discover meaningfulness at the moment and find better ways to expand your uniqueness.

Clinical Social Worker seeking to improve the quality of life and well being of individuals, couples and families. Helping to cope with and solve issues in everyday life; emotional, behavioral and relationship issues.

I love to help people begin again to get healthy, well and strong. Whether they are coming through a physical or mental illness, divorce, grief or other life transition, being knocked down in any way, requires support to get back up and start again. I am support.

I treat people who suffer from panic disorder (and other problems) with cognitive behavioral therapy. I've studied 6 years of CBT at the Menninger Foundation and for several weeks at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia. Panic is basically a false alarm where a person's body is doing the right thing (preparing to fight or flee) at the wrong time. The body responds as if there is an emergency when there is no emergency. The intense changes in the body - heart rate, breathing changes and circulatory changes become subject to catastrophic misinterpretations, like "I'm dying or losing control".

Wendy has 20+ years experience in mental health. A graduate of Grinnell College and KU School of Social Welfare, Wendy has vast experience working in both rural and metropolitan communities. Having worked with individuals with chronic mental illness, eating disorders, addiction and trauma at Menninger, Wendy went on to broaden her skills to include extensive work in anxiety, depressive and behavioral disorders in Kansas City. There, she also provided treatment for people who had experienced workplace violence and airline accidents. She later went on to work at the Gadson Clinic in Quincy, Illinois.

Practicing in mental health for 36 years; hospitals, group homes, community mental health and private practice. Worked with all populations, with every kind of problem and type of mental disorder. Recent focus on ages16-75, with trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, and relationships, incorporating mindfulness, relaxation and anger management and doing thorough, ongoing assessments. Clients who use substances are asked to abstain while in therapy. Changing the brain requires that. Regular attendance is necessary. Positive skills come with practice and consistency. To maintain the progress, there are avenues for contact during the week.

Talking about one's emotional hurts and pains whether it be depression, anxiety, or marital problems, and developing a positive connection with a knowledgeable therapist - can enable an individual to feel better - about themselves, about those they love, about their work or school, and about their future. I have spent five plus decades treating patients in clinics, hospitals (The Menninger Clinic), and private practice. I have also had years of training and supervision. I have learned that restoring hope is at the core of all healing. I am married to Joanna, a social worker. We have two adult children and three grandchildren.

Trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and relationship conflict can leave us feeling overwhelmed. It takes courage to ask for help. I utilize a holistic, strengths based approach that is tailored to honor the uniqueness within each one of us. Our work together is a partnership designed to provide you with the best care possible in addressing your concerns.

Getting up and facing another day can be a real challenge. This is especially true when dealing with a recent loss, facing a crisis, or the broader issue of: Is my life worth living? The challenges can be overwhelming, and we can feel that our abilities are not up to the task. Research shows stress is a major factor in difficulty resulting in depression and anxiety. I address these realities which can be the beginning of change. I have assisted individuals with life pressing issues for many years. Relief and growth is a possibility when the dilemmas are shared with an older experienced therapist.

I am deeply committed to each client achieving their optimum functioning. Across the range from disabled to the extremely high functioning executive, I ask that the client bring a commitment to growth, and I provide expertise in a range of specialties. I am best suited to treating the whole person.