Therapists in Wichita, KS

"Anyone can find the dirt in someone's life, be the one who finds the gold." As a therapist, I believe that each person has strengths to overcome even the darkest of battles but, sometimes in the trenches we lose sight of our own abilities. My work is most rewarding when I am able to help clients-whether individuals, families, or couples, use their existing strengths to overcome and create long lasting changes in their lives.

As a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, I have completed extensive training regarding the therapeutic needs of children. I have over ten years of experience treating children ages three and up by implementing techniques tailored to fit from play therapy, attachment-based therapy, sand tray therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy approaches. I value the input and participation of caregivers in the therapeutic process. Some of the concerns I often address include: anxiety, anger management, attachment issues, divorce, sibling conflict, depression, trauma, emotional regulation issues, grief/loss and parent-child relationship issues.

My goal as a therapist is to empower my clients so that they may conquer both every day and long term goals. I combine multiple approaches and different activities for each client to create a unique experience for everyone. I push my clients to be their best through therapy and activities designed for outside of therapy. I want everyone to feel safe and encouraged to talk about their mental health concerns, no matter the size of their concern.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist utilizing body-based approaches to integrate the mind, body, and spirit to access your inner wisdom and strength and find balance and peace. I treat every individual as a whole person, not a product of their symptom.

My office is committed to helping people from all walks of life. Each day, we encounter people with a wide depth of psychological, social, mental, emotional and spiritual challenges. It's why we see each person's challenges through a unique lens of care.

If you have located my page, your looking in the mirror and can't connect with the person you see. Maybe you don't even know where they belong. You're confused and overwhelmed, and feel as if your whole life is based on a lie. You don't know where to start or who to trust, and the confusion is so consuming you can’t focus on your daily tasks. ​ You want independence and love. You desire peace. You want the chaos and fighting to slow down. You’re searching for inclusion, worthiness, love and/or freedom. Asking for help is challenging, but it also can be life-changing.

Therapy doesn't always have to be serious. I believe effective therapy & the therapeutic process is at times of fun, focused, serious, or emotional depending on your needs & emotional state in the moment. My approach is friendly with an ability to make anyone feel comfortable & supported, balancing sincerity with humor. I started Level: Wellness • Mind therapy practice to reflect my approach to help & for all the therapists at Level: Wellness • Mind to conduct the best “strengths-based therapy from a level perspective.”

I'm a psychologist with 30 years experience, having had three stages of my career: a) testing students with learning disabilities; b) working with family-owned businesses; and c) helping build healthy workplace cultures, primarily with the 5 languages of appreciation. I'm moving into a new stage - consulting with individuals wanting help growing into a new stage of their life and career. This includes family businesses, leaders (and potential leaders), writers, trainers - individuals needing help getting "unstuck".

I am a Clinical Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes each person and each family is unique. The belief that all people deserve and can have a better outlook and hope in life is my driving force in therapy.

Do you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world and just need a breath of fresh air? We all have times when we feel as though life is a drain and have trouble finding our purpose and living in true happiness. Sometimes we simply exist instead of discovering the real joy in our journey. Our relationships suffer because we’re not even happy with ourselves. So, how could we possibly be happy with others? How do we reach beyond the trauma in our past, pull through the pain in our present, and reach towards the hope of our future?

You find yourself anxiously checking your ovulation calendar and the words "Not Pregnant" pierce you. Maybe you appear to love this new motherhood gig but question whether this is really for you. Perhaps the hope of being a parent is lost after the death of a child. You find it hard to ask for help. You feel alone. You're having trouble remembering who you were before all this. Your patience is paper thin and the anger feels uncontrollable. The intrusive thoughts can be overwhelming, and your tears can be turned on and off like a bathroom sink. This shit is hard. You thought this was supposed to be the happiest time of your life.

What else could go wrong? Why do I keep trying? What's the use? I guess this is just how things will always be. No one understands me. I don't fit in. My family doesn't care. Relationship issues, trouble communicating, trouble processing, or still trying to find yourself? Are these questions or thoughts that you struggle with? Well, guess what? You are not the only one. So, now, Imagine yourself with a huge smile, and gut busting laugh that is authentic and genuine. Not like the ones you have faked for so long. Think of that laughter and smile, without feeling all the anxiety, depression, etc..... sounds great right?

Throughout life we are faced with challenges that test our sanity. Whether those challenges appear within our relationships or within ourselves, the challenges can sometimes prove to be difficult to overcome. Fortunately, you don’t have to face those challenges alone. The overall goal of therapy is to provide a safe space for you to feel heard and acknowledged as well as comfortable.I work with a diverse population of individuals both culturally and diagnostically. This includes work with blended families, divorce, addiction, abuse, children, siblings, and much more.

At one time or another, we all face challenges. When given the right support and tools, we can process and overcome those challenges while experiencing significant growth in our personal, professional, family and social lives. My role as your therapist is to help you through those challenges, enabling you to find tools within yourself to overcome and move forward successfully.

Struggling finding balance? Struggling with impulsivity or life changes? Struggling with relationships? Feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start? You've come to the right place! It is my goal to help all my clients achieve the inner peace they've been looking for. The first step is one of the hardest, and reaching out and recognizing the need for help takes tremendous strength. Working together, we can create some balance in our chaotic lives. With therapy, we can heal trauma and wounds that have altered our perceptions, relationships, and realities.