Parenting Therapists in Wichita, KS

We can feel stuck in our emotions and our life can seem out of control. Therapy is a place to help you sort things out and to help you on your healing journey. I will provide a safe space for you to process and leave the baggage behind. My approach is client centered, using your strengths to assist you with creating goals to help you on your journey. I will support you and give you the tools to assist you with managing your daily life. I am laid back and I will provide direct and honest feedback.

Are you an adoptive or foster parent struggling to understand the complex issues your kiddo is facing? Maybe you are in survival mode, barely making it through the day before you collapse, exhausted, into bed each night, just do start the whole process over in the morning. It can cause strain on a marriage when survival mode becomes the daily grind. I want to help you add some tools to your toolbelt. Parenting kids with a trauma background is a whole different ballgame that requires a different approach than conventional parenting . I love to help couples be on the same team and make it through these tumultuous waters together.

Are you a parent or grandparent struggling with your child's oppositional behavior? Individual and family empowerment can help us take our power back. I focus on family oriented solutions with a holistic approach in therapy. I will consider the individual as a whole including the mind, body, and spirit. I have 6 years of experience working within the family dynamic and individual goals. I provide a solution focused and faith based therapy as we consider stressful factors in the home, work/school, or community. I will help empower your strengths and inspire your inner voice.

"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.

My ideal clients are children and their families. I am passionate about helping children and their families interact and communicate with each other effectively. Feeling loved, listened to, and validated by our family is one of the best feelings. Although I enjoy working with children, I also know that having a strong parental figure(s) is important. Sometimes a single parent or a couple is who needs to be in the therapy room to initiate change in a family system.

If you are looking for solutions and guidance based on your needs, I would like to be a part of the journey to a better you. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, encouraging, and collaborative environment for people of all ages throughout their journey. I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. I provide psychotherapy to children (ages 6-17), adults, and families. My areas of specialty are anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, stress management, parenting , attachment/relationship issues, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and grief/loss issues.

You possess within yourself what you need to heal. I believe this! I embrace a person-centered approach to therapy, where each person I see understands they are valuable, and in a judgment-free place to learn to help themselves. I have worked primarily with teen girls/ adult women and children in general. Over the last few years I have also been a college professor, and am well versed in issues faced by those in multiple roles across the higher education setting.

Are you a parent of a teen who is going through an emotional whirlwind? Does your teen have emotional outbursts seemingly out of nowhere? Does your teen seem distant, sad and disconnected? Is your teen having trouble expressing him/herself or connecting with peers? Being a parent can be the most meaningful and fulfilling experience we will ever have in our lives, and also sometimes the most challenging, exhausting, and emotionally overwhelming. The truth is that no matter how strongly we love our teens, and how powerfully we want the best for them, life's challenges can still get in the way of our teens thriving at their best.

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.

In the world we live in, more and more people are feeling overwhelmed in their pursuit of a balanced life. Losing yourself can be easy in our day and age, and getting back to our true self can sometimes feel just out of reach. I provide a safe and supportive environment through clarity and humor for you. I am dedicated to helping you see the strength within, while gaining a greater understanding of your goals and how to achieve your highest possible potential. I have a direct, active, and nonjudgmental style to match your readiness for making changes.

I provide therapy services for adults, age 21 and older. With my knowledge of information and theirs we team up to face the problems that contribute to impairments of important areas of their emotional, mental, and physical functioning. Some significant issues that are mostly reported include: attachment, autonomy, divorce, grief, health, infidelity, life adjustments, marriage, parenting , sexuality, and trauma. Please contact me if you or someone you know is ready for a new therapy experience in a practice setting that is pleasant and welcoming.

You're tired of feeling stuck, unsure why the same patterns keep showing up. Rage. Anxiety. Suicidal thinking. Disconnected relationships. You're unsure why your past, and trauma continue cycling through your life. With over 20 years' experience in the field, I welcome the opportunity to assist you in OPENing DOORS to your personal healing. Now offering EMDR to assist in healing from traumatic experiences. Call or text to schedule a free 15 min consultation.

I recognize that all families and individuals go through difficult times and believe in a strengths-based approach in helping clients achieve personal goals. I provide therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and children of all ages and enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I have worked along side clients dealing with a variety issues including: depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, self-esteem, stress-management and relationship issues as well as families struggling to handle life transitions or going through divorce. I recognize the needs of each client are different and work to create a warm environment best suited for each person.

Are you finding parenting an overwhelming challenge? Are you constantly fighting to get your child to listen or follow directions? Does your child respond with meltdowns or anger outbursts when they do not get their way? Do you feel lost because you don't know how to help your child succeed? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! You can improve these everyday challenges and struggles by getting your child the help they need. So take the first step to making both of your lives easier by calling me at 316-706-3642.

Do you sometimes feel lonely, frustrated, or unsure about how to parent your child (biological, foster, adopted, or step-child)? Has your child received a recent diagnosis and you are wondering what it means and how to start helping them? Has your family been through a recent life transition and need guidance and support? I want to help you and your family be able to thrive as their best, most emotionally regulated selves.