Grief Therapists in Wichita, KS

When emotional pain interrupt's your life it can be both paralyzing and debilitating affecting your daily life and routine. When this happen's it can feel as if your whole world has came to an screeching halt, and that is because it has. You may be experiencing thoughts dominated by loss coupled with poor concentration, tearful spells, and confusion about your future. Maybe you're feeling depressed or discouraged by a variety of life's interruption's. Whatever kind of pain and emotional discomfort that you are feeling, I care and I want to help you heal and move forward.

Our experiences, traumas, and unexpected transitions shape our lives and perspectives. Sometimes we need help to process and proceed. Through experience working with people coping with their most difficult moments I've gained a unique understanding of resiliency and finding peace through life's chaos.

Life can be hectic and at times a bit overwhelming and sometimes we all need a safe place to vent. As a marriage and family therapist I do my best to offer my clients such a space, where they can discover tools and techniques to address challenges.

We can all use a little extra help at times. Those who are truly wise make sure to have trusted people in their lives who can help them see new options they might have missed. Using a strengths-based approach to therapy, I enjoy helping clients reclaim power in their lives and discover a path through their struggles that they may have never noticed before. I am passionate about working with couples, families, and individuals who are experiencing concerns related to depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma, binge-eating, grief & traumatic loss , relationship conflict, parenting, divorce, personality disorders, pain, faith, &aging concerns.

Seeking therapy is often a difficult and brave step toward healing and growth. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I believe each person has a unique story to tell, and it's always a sincere honor to bear witness to each one. I strive to provide a safe and compassionate space where clients can share their experiences with hope and authenticity. I utilize an integrated and strengths-based approach to therapy, tailoring services to each unique client and their specific goals. I enjoy working with individuals (18+), couples, and families of various economic backgrounds, relationship types, and sexual orientations.

Transition and change are a part of life. Sometimes smooth, and sometimes seemingly unbearable. I enjoy working with adult individuals, most of whom are trying to navigate something difficult. I am passionate about working with grief and loss in a way that is meaningful to you. I have experience working with geriatric psychiatric patients in a hospital setting, and providing support to their caregivers. I am familiar with the surprise of NPE (not parent expected) when working with ancestry and uncovering secrets. Other areas of focus include midlife stress, job change, healthy relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress.

I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who just need a little "tune up", need long term assistance, or something in between. Are you experiencing grief from the death of a loved one or abandonment, feeling anxious and out of control, struggling with past or current trauma, want to improve the quality of your relationships, or just want to feel happier? I use evidence based practices tailored to you to help work through your needs. I have a conversational style and like to develop goals together to enhance our work outside of sessions.

I have been a Licensed Master Social Worker for more than 16 years. I have worked with teen boys at Judge Riddell Boys’ Ranch, teen girls at King’s Treatment, adult females at Miracles House, hospice patients, the homeless, and with members of the military and their families on 12 bases in 10 states as a Military & Family Life Counselor (MFLC). I received my BA in social work from Wichita State University and my Master of Social Work from Newman University. I use a variety of modalities and interventions, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Narrative Therapy. My hope is for clients to feel safe and comfortable with me.

Whatever road you are walking, help is available. My therapeutic focus is on the difficulties of life; Stress, anxiety, trauma, victims of crime and domestic violence, childhood trauma in adults, divorce, suicide death of a family member, grief after a death , hospice, end of life issues, traumatic brain injury, struggles with identity and goal setting.

I have experience working with but not limited to children and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief , trauma, relationship difficulties, ODD, ADHD, SPMI and children and families navigating the foster care system.

I am passionate about working alongside each client in their own unique journey. I believe that life takes us all down different avenues. It is not only an honor but a privilege to work with my clients. It is my goal to create a safe environment for you to heal and grow in your journey. I will meet you where you are with caring, compassion, and kindness. I will work alongside you to help you grow and find healing so you can get back to your best life.

Do you feel as if your are riding in the passenger seat of your life, or as if things could not get any worse? I am here to help you get back into the driver seat and onto a happier, and brighter future. I work with children, and teens ranging from 7 years old to 17 years old, as well as adult females ranging from age 18 and up. I treat a variety of mental health needs, such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, anger management, behavioral concerns in children and youth. In addition, I also work with clients navigating life changes/challenges, and suffering from grief / loss .

I provide psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families to address issues related to marriage, relationships with others, parenting, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief / loss , isolation, stress, and personal/spiritual growth. Taking a collaborative goal oriented approach, I walk alongside each individual, couple and family in the process of finding healing from the past, peace in the present, and hope for the future.

My desire is to be a resource of safety and hope in the lives of individuals, couples and families as they are navigating difficult times in their lives; it is my belief that it is these painful and difficult times that can be the pieces of our lives that make us and our relationships stronger, healthier and beautifully unique. Most often clients already have the pieces of the puzzle within them to improve their situation and simply need a new perspective.