Therapists in Washington County, KS
A. Claire Lahodny
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Washington, KS 66968
"Life is about change. Sometimes it's painful. Sometimes it's beautiful. But most of the time, it's both." - Lana Lang.
"Life is about change. Sometimes it's painful. Sometimes it's beautiful. But most of the time, it's both." - Lana Lang.
Teresa Kearn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Linn, KS 66953 (Online Only)
Your story matters. Let's write a new chapter together. I believe in the power of personalized care to transform lives. Specializing in support for teens, young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and maternal mental health, I am dedicated to creating a safe and affirming space for all.
Your story matters. Let's write a new chapter together. I believe in the power of personalized care to transform lives. Specializing in support for teens, young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and maternal mental health, I am dedicated to creating a safe and affirming space for all.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, irritability or just feeling a dissatisfaction that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated by the effort of just getting through the day to day grind or feel like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wish that you could feel happier, more fulfilled, relaxed or at peace? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and irritable from the constant day to day battles with their own mind and pressures of society.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, irritability or just feeling a dissatisfaction that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated by the effort of just getting through the day to day grind or feel like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wish that you could feel happier, more fulfilled, relaxed or at peace? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and irritable from the constant day to day battles with their own mind and pressures of society.
Online Therapists
I'm a mental health therapist who assists people to feel better and function more effectively in their lives. My skills cultivate the intrinsic, lasting mental health that is in each person. I also help people resolve psychological trauma so that it no longer negatively affects their life. I lean toward methods like mindfullness based stress reduction and acceptance and commitment therapy to cultivate innate mental health in each client. I also use Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to resolve trauma. I expect you will find our relationship together to have unconditional positive regard, openness, curiosity, wisdom and compassion.
I'm a mental health therapist who assists people to feel better and function more effectively in their lives. My skills cultivate the intrinsic, lasting mental health that is in each person. I also help people resolve psychological trauma so that it no longer negatively affects their life. I lean toward methods like mindfullness based stress reduction and acceptance and commitment therapy to cultivate innate mental health in each client. I also use Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to resolve trauma. I expect you will find our relationship together to have unconditional positive regard, openness, curiosity, wisdom and compassion.
Anxiety, depression, & trauma require more than bubble baths. Sometimes we need more support. I am a professional who believes in healing within a therapeutic relationship where individuals feel deeply heard. Young people and adults who are ready to do more than survive but thrive will find a partner in me. I have experience counseling and collaborating in school systems, community mental health, and nonprofits. You don't need to be told what to do. You need a professional who will validate your experience, without judgement, and help you grow into your highest and truest self.
Anxiety, depression, & trauma require more than bubble baths. Sometimes we need more support. I am a professional who believes in healing within a therapeutic relationship where individuals feel deeply heard. Young people and adults who are ready to do more than survive but thrive will find a partner in me. I have experience counseling and collaborating in school systems, community mental health, and nonprofits. You don't need to be told what to do. You need a professional who will validate your experience, without judgement, and help you grow into your highest and truest self.
I work with Young Adults & Professionals pioneering the new terrains of independent life, Premarital & Seasoned Couples trying to steer their relationship out of the rocks, Mothers desiring to offload some of their unwanted childhood/ life-hood baggage that's meddling with the childhood experience they are trying to curate for their own children, Families going through transitions, desperately trying to hold it all together, and Christian individuals, couples and families seeking to have a Bible-centered therapeutic experience.
I work with Young Adults & Professionals pioneering the new terrains of independent life, Premarital & Seasoned Couples trying to steer their relationship out of the rocks, Mothers desiring to offload some of their unwanted childhood/ life-hood baggage that's meddling with the childhood experience they are trying to curate for their own children, Families going through transitions, desperately trying to hold it all together, and Christian individuals, couples and families seeking to have a Bible-centered therapeutic experience.
Jaida Mosier
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, LCMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Manhattan, KS 66502
I have experience working with a variety of struggles such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, adjustment/transitions in life, attachment between child and parent(s), infertility/women’s difficulties, depression and relational difficulties within families and/or couples. I am honored when I am chosen to help you and or your family collaborate on goals and working on ways of overcoming these difficult events/situations.
I have experience working with a variety of struggles such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, adjustment/transitions in life, attachment between child and parent(s), infertility/women’s difficulties, depression and relational difficulties within families and/or couples. I am honored when I am chosen to help you and or your family collaborate on goals and working on ways of overcoming these difficult events/situations.
I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families from all social classes and standings. I also serve a multi-racial community and embrace respect for multi-cultural counseling. Additionally, experience includes service to military populations for twenty-six years as a service member and as a federal employee. I am well experienced and prepared to address the concerns associated with the demands of the military lifestyle. I offer marriage therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and individual counseling.
I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families from all social classes and standings. I also serve a multi-racial community and embrace respect for multi-cultural counseling. Additionally, experience includes service to military populations for twenty-six years as a service member and as a federal employee. I am well experienced and prepared to address the concerns associated with the demands of the military lifestyle. I offer marriage therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and individual counseling.
I believe that therapy can be fun, focused, serious, or emotional, depending on your needs and emotional state in the moment. I am a friendly therapist with a knack for making people feel comfortable and supported, balancing sincerity with humor. I founded Level: Wellness • Mind therapy practice, 2023 Best of Wichita Gold winner for Mental Health Services, to reflect my approach to help people, and for all the therapists at Level: Wellness • Mind to conduct the best “strengths-based therapy for a level life.” We now have 2 locations in Wichita and Topeka.
I believe that therapy can be fun, focused, serious, or emotional, depending on your needs and emotional state in the moment. I am a friendly therapist with a knack for making people feel comfortable and supported, balancing sincerity with humor. I founded Level: Wellness • Mind therapy practice, 2023 Best of Wichita Gold winner for Mental Health Services, to reflect my approach to help people, and for all the therapists at Level: Wellness • Mind to conduct the best “strengths-based therapy for a level life.” We now have 2 locations in Wichita and Topeka.
Shauna B Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Topeka, KS 66614 (Online Only)
Everyone needs help navigating life's biggest challenges, regrets, losses, illnesses, and/or worries. Sometimes the support system we have been relying upon is just not enough to help us overcome our current frustrations. Anxiety and depression can seep in and take over without us even realizing how paralyzing it can be. Rejuvenate your sense of well-being and get back on track. You have taken the first encouraging step by reaching out to get more help in setting up your goals to a better well-being.
Everyone needs help navigating life's biggest challenges, regrets, losses, illnesses, and/or worries. Sometimes the support system we have been relying upon is just not enough to help us overcome our current frustrations. Anxiety and depression can seep in and take over without us even realizing how paralyzing it can be. Rejuvenate your sense of well-being and get back on track. You have taken the first encouraging step by reaching out to get more help in setting up your goals to a better well-being.
Healthy Connections offers a wide scope of services. Each therapist provides something different. Just like our clients, we are diverse and have connections in various areas of life. We support you where your are, so that you can be where you want to be in life.
Healthy Connections offers a wide scope of services. Each therapist provides something different. Just like our clients, we are diverse and have connections in various areas of life. We support you where your are, so that you can be where you want to be in life.
Kathleen Hunter Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Topeka, KS 66614 (Online Only)
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 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.
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.
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.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Board Certified PTSD Clinician, and Certified Reality Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, families and groups using interventions designed to strengthen individuals, couples, marriages, and families and to increase personal/familial happiness. Issues addressed include adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, relationship issues, developmental issues and concerns, and family/parenting issues and concerns.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Board Certified PTSD Clinician, and Certified Reality Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, families and groups using interventions designed to strengthen individuals, couples, marriages, and families and to increase personal/familial happiness. Issues addressed include adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, relationship issues, developmental issues and concerns, and family/parenting issues and concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, I earned my Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Education from Emporia State University and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University. I am a Mom, Christian, Mentor, and Lover of the Outdoors. Whether you are seeking support for a better life balance, desire to improve your relationships, or are struggling with challenges in your life - I am here to listen and support you. I believe in the value of a genuine client and counselor relationship and want to walk with you through whatever you may be facing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, I earned my Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Education from Emporia State University and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University. I am a Mom, Christian, Mentor, and Lover of the Outdoors. Whether you are seeking support for a better life balance, desire to improve your relationships, or are struggling with challenges in your life - I am here to listen and support you. I believe in the value of a genuine client and counselor relationship and want to walk with you through whatever you may be facing.
Melissa Dennison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCAC, LSCSW
Verified Verified
Junction City, KS 66441
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you want help, but feel nervous about talking to someone? I incorporate art therapy and sand tray therapy into my counseling sessions to make therapy an enjoyable and non-threatening experience. I work with ages 12 and up, and I will personalize the treatment approach to you and your individual needs.
Do you want help, but feel nervous about talking to someone? I incorporate art therapy and sand tray therapy into my counseling sessions to make therapy an enjoyable and non-threatening experience. I work with ages 12 and up, and I will personalize the treatment approach to you and your individual needs.
We all know how it goes, life is nothing short of a rollercoaster with twists and turns that are very sudden. Sometimes you feel there is no end to the unfortunate surprises. But I am here to tell you there is more to life and there are many ways to turn those unforeseen surprises into something optimistic. Reasonably, it can feel very overwhelming and vulnerable to share your story with someone new but with a collaborative effort, we can focus on your strength and resilience to life circumstances. My intention is to meet individuals where they are in life and offer a safe space to grow.
We all know how it goes, life is nothing short of a rollercoaster with twists and turns that are very sudden. Sometimes you feel there is no end to the unfortunate surprises. But I am here to tell you there is more to life and there are many ways to turn those unforeseen surprises into something optimistic. Reasonably, it can feel very overwhelming and vulnerable to share your story with someone new but with a collaborative effort, we can focus on your strength and resilience to life circumstances. My intention is to meet individuals where they are in life and offer a safe space to grow.
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!"
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!"
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Number of Therapists in Washington County, KS
< 10
Therapists in Washington County, KS who prioritize treating:
100% | Life Transitions |
67% | Depression |
67% | Anxiety |
67% | Parenting |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Transgender |
67% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
4 Years
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
How Therapists in Washington County, KS see their clients
67% | In Person and Online | |
33% | Online Only |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Washington County?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.