Substance Use Therapists in Wichita, KS

After 19 plus years working in the mental health and substance use treatment fields I still enjoy watching patients grow and change in beautiful and interesting ways as we collaboratively work to develop copings skills and strategies to free them from the shackles that once bound them.

*My style of helping is best described as interactive and effective. As we begin our work together I am not focusing on "what is wrong with you," but more, "what is right with you?" I utilize a variety of healing techniques with a concentration in education, insight, and behavior change. I believe if you understand what is happening in your relationships, environment, thoughts, and emotions, then you will be able to make the life changes you’re seeking.

The Transition House of Kansas, Inc. is a comprehensive, full-spectrum community health center, licensed by the State of Kansas Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, that provides in-office and tele-health psychiatric care, individualized mental health and substance use counseling to meet your recovery needs. We take a holistic approach to help empower you to lead a more successful and productive life. We offer medication management, mental health and substance use evaluations and people of all ages.

At times it can be challenging to cope with the obstacle's life can throw our way. I am passionate about working with individuals achieve their personal goals. I have experience working with couples, adolescents, and adults from many different diverse backgrounds. I specialize in treating trauma, eating disorders, and pregnancy related concerns including infertility and infant loss. In addition, I work with various other mental health needs including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders. Benitez Counseling also offers Drug and Alcohol Assessments.

Hello! My name is Courtney. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to work on themselves. I love to help people figure out their ideal life, what they value, and how to help them heal from the up and downs of life. I believe everyone has the capacity to be their best self and that you already have the resources you need.

I received my Bachelors in Psychology from Friends University and my advanced degree as a Master in Social Work from WSU. For more than 20 years, I have worked with people to help them better their lives. My experience includes diverse populations in various community settings including corrections, adolescence, private practice, both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, inpatient psychiatric, and the Robert J. Dole VA in the Behavioral Health Clinic.

You’ve taken the first steps, let us take you further. Arista Recovery is committed to ensuring that individuals and families impacted by substance use receive best in class care.

With over 22 years of counseling experience, I have developed a passion for working with people who have experienced challenges related to substance abuse, the criminal justice system, the child welfare system, gender identity, and being LGBTQ+. I also love helping people with anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, bipolar disorder, ADHD, excessive anger, unresolved trauma, grief, PTSD, and many other mental health needs. As an eclectic therapist, I use a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, REBT, and SFBT, and am in the process of becoming certified in DBT.

Regina is a Licensed Master Social Worker with experience in assessing, diagnosing, and engagement in patient centered treatment planning. Regina is familiar with treatment modalities in suicidality for achievement of recovery goals within the least restrictive setting. Regina utilizes a strengths and solution-focused approach to support adults in improving their lives. Regina works within a collaborative team to ensure quality care and overall well-being through ANew Mental Health.

Helping people learn how to express their needs and discover ways to meet those needs so they can begin to feel happy and satisfied is my goal for any therapeutic relationship. For over 25 years, through the roles of pastor, military chaplain and professional therapist, I have assisted people in understanding the distress they are experiencing and learning to incorporate the changes needed to improve their lives.

Engage. Enchant. Elevate. These words capture elements of the therapy process as you live into a life worth living, a wise life of love, meaning, and connection.

Life involves challenges that can leave us feeling unfulfilled, confused, or even inadequate. Each of us has the qualities and skills to face challenges and improve our lives. We are capable of and worth more than we give ourselves credit for. There are times when our challenges keep us from recognizing this within ourselves, and therapy proves beneficial. If you feel you are not prepared to handle your challenges, let's work together to identify solutions that will work for you and lead in the direction you would like to move.

The therapist-client relationship is unique and powerful, carrying with it the potential for profound meaning and change. I am continually humbled and inspired by the strength and resiliency of my clients. It is my goal as a therapist to meet you where you are at in life, join you in your healing process and help you experience a new relationship to yourself and to those in your life.

Day to day functioning can be a challenge to navigate. Life feels overwhelming if you have experienced trauma. Life events can make anyone feel anxious and angry as well as guilty and depressed. You or your child can get better with support and insight. I am here for you or your child if you are ready to experience life differently. My approach is strengths focused and supportive. We can work together when you feel ready to start.

Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help is the best way to put things into perspective and this is where that process starts. The Counseling Center @ MHA is honored to guide you through all of life’s challenges with the attention and care you deserve. We are honored to serve people from ages 6 to 106 cope with a wide variety of mental wellness and addiction challenges.

Hi and welcome. I would like to offer you improved insight, awareness, support, and coping strategies to suit your needs. I provide a strengths-based client-focused approach for a variety of mental health and addiction issues. I have worked in the mental health and addiction field for 9 years. I believe each person has unique strengths, and I've seen firsthand how people can make positive change utilizing them. My approach is supportive and direct, and I like to challenge you to be your best self.

I believe each person I work with has their own unique situation. We work together to discover strengths and then use those strengths to work through the issues in which they struggle. Common struggles include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, attachment, parenting and addiction.