Non-Binary Therapists in Gardner, KS

Hi there! My name is Ash Nobles (they/them) and I'd love to walk through therapy with you. Are you wrestling with sexuality, or do you want a therapist who is aware of sexuality’s impact on life? Do you have questions about parts of your childhood you can’t quite remember? With me you can expect someone who is on your side and who will provide a safe space to explore, engage with your story, and find a sense of healing. My history is working in mental illness based settings, engaging trauma stories with neurodivergent young adults, and is as an advocate with teenagers and the LGBTQIA+ community. You don't have to do this alone.

Maybe your anxiety or stress is compounded by intersectional identities such as gender, sexuality, or race. Maybe you find yourself doom scrolling on social media in order to numb the world around you, have difficulty communicating with loved ones, or are searching for your sense of self after years of being told your true self was not enough. Maybe it’s even 2 am as you read this after a sleepless hour of thinking about all the embarrassing things that you’ve experienced. Now, wait. Take a breath, notice anything coming up for you and acknowledge it. It can be here without disrupting your purpose.

Not the life you wanted? If you have childhood wounds but hoped by now you'd feel happier, I get you. Maybe your heart feels crushed 10 ten times over. Or you're angry and want to yell. Life still feels difficult. You work hard only to find yourself in this frustrating place. Maybe you've tried spirituality, but it didn't help enough. Maybe nature is comforting, but you still aren't thriving. I can help you heal and thrive through compassionate communication, inner parts work, guided imagery and awareness, and embodied, scientifically researched practices (regulated breathing, EFT tapping, and more).

I am a firm believer that therapy is for everyone - no matter how scary and strange the process may be. In this safe environment, everyone will feel welcomed just as they are. Working through a trauma-informed lens, I have extensive training in working with fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community, while utilizing clinical and evidence-based therapeutic modalities - all while using a secular approach. I largely work with teens through their college years, and adults.

Happiness is possible for each of us. It can seem out of reach, but together we can uncover your goodness and joy. You will feel less worried. You will feel more like you belong here in this world, and in your life. "Mindfulness" sounds complicated, but it simply means being here, at this moment. Feel your toes, notice the colors, breath in--good. That's it. This is something you already know how to do. We will build a practice of gratitude and happiness from this spark.

Hello and welcome! I know how challenging it can be to seek help in today’s world and I would like to say, no matter the circumstances that brought you here, I’m glad that you made the choice to be here today. As a proud, mother, wife, veteran, and member of the LGBTQIA+ community I believe I can connect with most people. I want to help you fight your demons and make meaningful change in your life.

I am available to clients who desire improvement in their moods, lives and relationships. You who are curious about emotional self-mastery and improved thinking, learning ways to purposefully create that which you are desiring. My approach encourages self-awareness, learning to identify and focus on positive aspects in oneself, others, and in life experiences. You will learn how your thoughts and emotions are interconnected and ways to purposefully create/manifest that which you desire. Happiness, self-love, less worry, more joy. Improved relationships, parenting, and clarity in your vocation. It starts and ends with you.

My pronouns are ey/em/eir (but they/them works, too). I work primarily with queer persons to help them with mental health challenges at the unique intersections that are part of the LGBTQ+ identity. I specialize in issues of identity, gender, and sexuality, but I also bring a queer lens to our struggles with anxiety, depression, grief or anything that makes you less happy than you deserve to be. I work with young adults and adults, and with teens (and their families). I am not a good fit for people looking for couples counseling.

Coming to therapy can be scary! My clients generally enjoy my gentle approach, curiosity and sense of playfulness in session. I work with adults from all walks of life and specialize in trauma healing and the LGBT+ community. My ideal client has skills to navigate daily life or may have "graduated" from CBT/DBT, and is now ready to understand themselves in a deeper way. My clients usually thrive when they come to therapy ready to finally heal the underlying wounds that have caused them problems for far too long.

I'm a Sex-Positive Relationship Therapist. I understand every person’s story and situation is unique and valid. I'm intentional about developing trust and creating a judgment free space. I view counseling as a collaborative process where my primary goal is to meet you at whatever point in your journey you are today. I’m a life-long learner - I stay up to date with the most effective relationship therapy techniques as a CEU consumer and an adjunct instructor. I teach master’s level couple & family therapy courses. I practice Gottman Method Couples Therapy, which integrates empirical evidence on what makes love last.

At GENEX, Rae Bowerman (pronouns they/them) utilizes trauma-informed therapeutic modalities and approaches in their psychotherapy work, prioritizing an overarching gender-expansive awareness, respect, and validation. Rae believes the key to a solid, productive, trusting therapeutic relationship comes from acknowledging each client as unique, the expert of their own experiences; this is the foundation of each and every therapeutic interaction at GENEX. Soothing drinks, tasty treats, comfy pillows, a calm friendly goldendoodle named Ruby, and a refreshingly unconventional therapist all are here when you're ready to schedule.

What does it mean to feel safety and connection? As individuals we strive to have our social, emotional, and physical needs met. We strive to advocate for equity with ourselves, friends, families, and societal systems. The journey towards safety and connection can be overwhelming, tiresome, and different for each person. Have you ever pondered questions like… where do I start? When was a time I felt safety and connection? Do I feel whole? If you have asked yourself or other’s the above question, you might be ready to start to find those answers for yourself.