Optum Therapists in Wichita, KS
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Sandra Macias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Life can get hard and it's not easy to ask for help. My goal has always been to make my clients feel accepted once they walk through the door. Everyone needs a safe place to process emotions and work through life's difficulties. My main focus is to work on building a therapeutic relationship with my clients where they can feel empowered to work toward change. I have experience working with anxiety and mood disorders, blended families, couples and families. My specialty is working with anxiety disorders. I am very passionate about helping my clients understand their anxiety and learn healthy coping skills.
Not accepting new clients
Shauna M Meier, LSCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Shauna specializes in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD), utilizing CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy(ERP) and Inference-Based CBT(I-CBT). Anxiety disorders, including OCD, often cause much distress impacting not only the individual suffering from the disorder, but often within their relationships as well. Shauna has extensive training and many years of experience in this field and is dedicated and passionate in helping each individual feel safe, respected and understood as they take back their life from fear and anxiety and begin their journey towards a healthier, more joyful life.
Jacqueline Milhon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCSC
Verified
Verified
My passion is working with adolescents, individuals, and couples. I specialize in addressing issues related to anxiety, depression, behavior, PTSD, trauma, relationships, family dynamics, and more. The healing process is unique to everyone. At Resilience, you will find encouragement to take the next steps forward. Learn the tools needed to identify and overcome negative behavior patterns. Develop the courage to challenge unhealthy thoughts and find the confidence to pursue a happier and healthier you. I offer evening and weekend hours to accommodate busy schedules and online appointments.
Linda Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
Everyone experiences pain at some point in life. It is inevitable. Most of us reach out for help with physical pain but tend to suffer in silence with emotional pain. Seeking counseling can be one of the bravest and most courageous decisions you can make. Whatever the cause of your emotional pain, know there is HOPE. I would like the opportunity to walk with you on your journey toward healing and wholeness.
Deborah Diane Ast
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, I walk with my clients as they discover new paths toward personal growth, in their relationships with others, and in discovering a new peace within their environment. Leaving the old path, that started the day we were born, can be difficult even when we know it's leading us in the wrong direction. Let me help you uncover the whys, discover the hows, work to prevent relapse, and encourage you in your new journey to emotional health.
Waitlist for new clients
Kamilah Sharpe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling set-off by everything, easily triggered, and frustrated with everyone? Maybe it’s the opposite - you feel lonely, sad, and no one loves you. You’re tired of fighting, and you’re exhausted by all the critical comments. You want to feel supported, cared for, and accepted by your friends and family. You need others to understand “It’s not the same” and “I am not you!” You need someone to HEAR you!
Austin Bohanon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin earned his Bachelor's degree from McPherson College double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. Upon completion of his Bachelor's degree, Austin earned his Master's degree in School Counseling from Wichita State. After several years as a school counselor, Austin obtained his Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) endorsement. Working in mental health centers and schools daily has given Austin a unique perspective on just how imperative being mentally healthy is to client and student success. Austin believes that when working with adolescents, it is of the utmost importance to build relationships first.
Lee Ann (Carr) Briscoe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples the same. My passion is helping young children because I feel they deserve a voice and are so often not given one. However, I also thoroughly enjoy working with adults, particularly those struggling with anxiety and/or depression and helping them work their way out of that struggle because both issues are so debilitating. Empowering clients is what I enjoy most about my chosen profession.
Wichita, KS 67207
Jessica Poell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Jessica graduated with her Master’s in Social Work degree in 2005 and earned her clinical license in 2017. In that time, she has worked in hospital and mental health healthy therapy settings. In the evenings, she is providing video therapy to adults across Kansas with Level Wellness Mind therapy practice. Jessica focuses on depression, life transitions, and trauma.
Heidi Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor, Lpc
Verified
Verified
My practice centers on the needs of transgender, non-binary, lesbian, gay, bisexual and other LGBTQ+ spectrum community members and their friends and family. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.
Wichita, KS 67207
& Online
Maggie B Hatfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, ACHT
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
It's hard to go through something and feel like you can't talk about it. It is not a requirement for things to be so difficult and to struggle in silence. Maggie is passionate about helping people through their struggle to obtain peace, acceptance and understanding. She utilizes past events to provide profound growth and healing, thereby highlighting your individual strengths. Using multiple methods, Maggie tailors to your pace and learning style. We can't change what has happened, but we can help with right now.
Shelby Batt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a LSCSW (Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker), my clinical training enables me to treat a variety of clinical issues such as, but not limited to; anxiety, depression, child behavioral problems, anger, trauma, ADHD as well as relational issues involving couples and families. Honoring each person's unique perspective, I seek to help children, adolescents, adults, couples and families work through difficult feelings, enhance their ability to cope with stress, change destructive patterns, adjust to change, and find a renewed sense of belonging in life, work, and relationships.
Lauren Dutcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCSC
Verified
Verified
I believe that relationships are one of the most important healing factors in overall health and well-being, and as humans we have an innate need to be heard and understood. My mission is to provide my clients with a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to navigate life’s hills and valleys. I strive to empower my clients to strengthen peer, partner, and family relationships, discover underlying factors causing disruption, learn and utilize coping skills, and improve everyday living in their home, work, and school environments.
Anne King
Limited Licensed Psychologist, LMLP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy is a process and for that you need a good partner. I like to look at the postitive side of psychology and help people see in them what is already there. People come to therapy for so many different reasons and it is my goal as a clinician to act as a guide for them to reach their goals.
Mary Nesbitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a seasoned clinical marriage and family therapist that specializes in working with a diverse range of people including high performing individuals, couples, young adults, teens and families. I look forward to meeting you where you are at. I can help you embrace who you are, while you work to change the stories that keep you stuck or small. Happy lives and relationships aren't just what happen to other people, you can have that too. I'd like to partner with you as you transition and grow. We will work together to amplify your strengths. I promise to address your concerns with high levels of compassion and low levels of B.S.
Heidi Cleveland
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Are you ready for a change? You are not alone! My practice is a warm, supportive and non judgmental place to gain insight and create positive change. We will work together to resolve your current struggles!
Katrina Zachary
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a passion for working with all clients towards living a more authentic, enjoyable life. I believe that each person has a unique experience and therapy must be customized to meet those individualized needs. I work to create and hold a safe space for my clients that is non-judgmental, hopeful and encouraging. In taking a client-centered approach, I believe that vulnerabilities can be explored, strengths and resilience can be identified and meaningful change can happen. Even in the smallest change, true healing can begin.
Waitlist for new clients
Shealah West Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in trying differently, rather than harder. Parenting children who have experienced trauma(s) and/or prenatal alcohol exposure can be difficult, overwhelming, and frustrating. These children can struggle with healthy attachment, viewing every person and situation through a "survival' lens of distrust, often engaging in undesirable behavior to try to establish feeling in control, safe, and connected. They may struggle with processing and verbalizing or emotional regulation. Parents may struggle with regulation and connection in the face of challenging behavior. Children do well when they have the necessary skills to do so.
Allison Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, friend and colleague, I have many lived experiences. Those experiences include mountain-top joys, valley-deep sorrows and everything in between. A proud Shocker, I received both my bachelor's and master's degrees from Wichita State University and now balance my time between my career & enjoying my family.
Wichita, KS 67208
& Online
Brenda Grow, LCMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
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What type of therapist is right for me?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
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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.