Therapists in Kansas
Lawrence Play Therapy, LLC
Counselor
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Lawrence, KS 66047
Our therapists at Lawrence Play Therapy have worked with children and families for over 20 years.
Children often do not have the words to express what they are feeling or thinking. Traditional talk therapy alone is rarely successful in helping children process difficult life situations. At Lawrence Play Therapy, therapists can work with your child and family to bring healing. Play therapy involves children sharing their feelings and working through problems using play rather than just talking. The toys are the child's words and play is the child's language. We specialize in therapy with children ages 2 - 12. We also incorporate family therapy, Theraplay, and EMDR when appropriate.
Our therapists at Lawrence Play Therapy have worked with children and families for over 20 years.
Children often do not have the words to express what they are feeling or thinking. Traditional talk therapy alone is rarely successful in helping children process difficult life situations. At Lawrence Play Therapy, therapists can work with your child and family to bring healing. Play therapy involves children sharing their feelings and working through problems using play rather than just talking. The toys are the child's words and play is the child's language. We specialize in therapy with children ages 2 - 12. We also incorporate family therapy, Theraplay, and EMDR when appropriate.
Tina Lashley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, KS 66762
I am also a Registered Play Therapist that specializes in working with children ages 3-10.
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient individualized care to treat several mental health disorders. I focus on helping individuals restore, inspire, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns and customizing a treatment plan to meet your needs.
I am also a Registered Play Therapist that specializes in working with children ages 3-10.
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient individualized care to treat several mental health disorders. I focus on helping individuals restore, inspire, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns and customizing a treatment plan to meet your needs.
Maci Said
LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66212
One of my specialties is utilizing play therapy techniques when working with children and adolescents who may be experiencing a range of behavioral or emotional issues.
During our life journeys, we all experience stressful, painful, and unpredictable moments–so often putting us through trauma and changing the course of our lives. You may experience obstacles that interfere with your sense of peace and well-being. I hope you know you don’t have to go through any of life’s challenging moments alone, and I’d be honored to work through them with you.
One of my specialties is utilizing play therapy techniques when working with children and adolescents who may be experiencing a range of behavioral or emotional issues.
During our life journeys, we all experience stressful, painful, and unpredictable moments–so often putting us through trauma and changing the course of our lives. You may experience obstacles that interfere with your sense of peace and well-being. I hope you know you don’t have to go through any of life’s challenging moments alone, and I’d be honored to work through them with you.
Dawn Stillinger
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC/KS, LPC/MO, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66202
Waitlist for new clients
The therapy approaches that I practice are person-centered, family systems, trauma-focused CBT, CBT, EMDR, play therapy, attachment-based interventions, mindfulness, art interventions and psychoeducation.
I currently have a 2-3 week wait to schedule an appointment. I am a creative and caring professional holding a master in counseling psychology degree and a certificate in child and adolescent counseling. With a holistic and trauma-informed approach, I treat the whole person with special emphasis on the effects of trauma. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults. With my previous work in the private sector and art community, I am uniquely qualified to assist individuals with creative challenges or career transitions and concerns.
The therapy approaches that I practice are person-centered, family systems, trauma-focused CBT, CBT, EMDR, play therapy, attachment-based interventions, mindfulness, art interventions and psychoeducation.
I currently have a 2-3 week wait to schedule an appointment. I am a creative and caring professional holding a master in counseling psychology degree and a certificate in child and adolescent counseling. With a holistic and trauma-informed approach, I treat the whole person with special emphasis on the effects of trauma. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults. With my previous work in the private sector and art community, I am uniquely qualified to assist individuals with creative challenges or career transitions and concerns.
Isabella N. Aguirre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66212
Starting from a person centered approach I use EMDR, play therapy, sand tray therapy, mindfulness/mindful movement, art, and TF-CBT in combination with talk therapy to help clients build coping skills, boundaries, and self-worth.
My joy comes from working with individuals at various stages and challenges of life; childhood, teens, college, and adulthood. I provide a playful and collaborative environment for adults, parents, and children alike looking to explore the tough stuff as well as the normal day to day bumps. My goal is to make every client and caregiver feel worthy and capable of well-being. I work with a wide variety of issues across the lifespan such as vicarious trauma in professionals, sexual and domestic abuse, childhood abuse or trauma, attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.
Starting from a person centered approach I use EMDR, play therapy, sand tray therapy, mindfulness/mindful movement, art, and TF-CBT in combination with talk therapy to help clients build coping skills, boundaries, and self-worth.
My joy comes from working with individuals at various stages and challenges of life; childhood, teens, college, and adulthood. I provide a playful and collaborative environment for adults, parents, and children alike looking to explore the tough stuff as well as the normal day to day bumps. My goal is to make every client and caregiver feel worthy and capable of well-being. I work with a wide variety of issues across the lifespan such as vicarious trauma in professionals, sexual and domestic abuse, childhood abuse or trauma, attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem.
Micheal (Mac) McKenzie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67202
Mac graduated from Friends University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. A Wichita native, he has served the community in various social-service and clinical roles. Currently, Mac offers brief solution focus, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and EMDR treatment approaches. Mac also offers play therapy to ages four and above. He is currently providing services for individuals, couples, families, adolescent issues, marital issues, parent training, co-parent training, and court related issues. Mac also offers a 6 week intensive premarital counseling program. Call our office to see how Mac might be able to assist you.
Mac graduated from Friends University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. A Wichita native, he has served the community in various social-service and clinical roles. Currently, Mac offers brief solution focus, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and EMDR treatment approaches. Mac also offers play therapy to ages four and above. He is currently providing services for individuals, couples, families, adolescent issues, marital issues, parent training, co-parent training, and court related issues. Mac also offers a 6 week intensive premarital counseling program. Call our office to see how Mac might be able to assist you.
Staci Pershall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topeka, KS 66614
Children heal through play, and appreciate the opportunity to process their experiences via puppets, art, and sand tray creations.
I am interested in assisting people of all ages in reaching their fullest potential. Whether you are experiencing a difficult life phase, are a trauma survivor, or are navigating life with a persistent mental health diagnosis, I am here to partner with you.
Children heal through play, and appreciate the opportunity to process their experiences via puppets, art, and sand tray creations.
I am interested in assisting people of all ages in reaching their fullest potential. Whether you are experiencing a difficult life phase, are a trauma survivor, or are navigating life with a persistent mental health diagnosis, I am here to partner with you.
Alex Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Salina, KS 67401
I also have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, sandtray therapy, motivational interviewing, and play therapy techniques.
I enjoy helping clients heal from their trauma and become more empowered in their relationships and lives. I have experience working with victims of various types of trauma including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and child abuse. I have worked with clients who suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders to help improve their symptoms and develop coping skills that work for them. I have worked with children, teenagers, and adults of various ages.
I also have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, sandtray therapy, motivational interviewing, and play therapy techniques.
I enjoy helping clients heal from their trauma and become more empowered in their relationships and lives. I have experience working with victims of various types of trauma including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and child abuse. I have worked with clients who suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders to help improve their symptoms and develop coping skills that work for them. I have worked with children, teenagers, and adults of various ages.
Tracy Hadel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66213
Waitlist for new clients
I gained training in play therapy (with an additional focus in social skills/autism spectrum)and also loved it.
I have been counselor for over 25 years, and enjoy working with a diverse group of people. I am eclectic, welcoming with all forms of spirituality and lifestyles. I work with adults, adolescents, and children, and am certified in EMDR, Meditation/mindfulness, and CBT. I have additional specializations in Addictions and ASD, and am trained in The Listening Program (www.advancedbrain.com). I enjoy helping people recover from anxiety, depression, social issues, gender identity issues and addictions ( and spiritual issues). I believe in the power of therapy and positive guidance. Please visit my website for further details.
I gained training in play therapy (with an additional focus in social skills/autism spectrum)and also loved it.
I have been counselor for over 25 years, and enjoy working with a diverse group of people. I am eclectic, welcoming with all forms of spirituality and lifestyles. I work with adults, adolescents, and children, and am certified in EMDR, Meditation/mindfulness, and CBT. I have additional specializations in Addictions and ASD, and am trained in The Listening Program (www.advancedbrain.com). I enjoy helping people recover from anxiety, depression, social issues, gender identity issues and addictions ( and spiritual issues). I believe in the power of therapy and positive guidance. Please visit my website for further details.
Revive & Thrive Mental Health, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LPC, LMAC, PhD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wichita, KS 67205
We are a private counseling and therapy practice serving the greater Wichita, KS area and are joined by a remarkable team of clinical social workers, psychologists, play therapists, Medication Managment and counselors. We have a variety of specialties, experiences, and skills. As our name reflects, we work to assist and support you as you thrive in the revival of your life. We focus on the clinical needs for all ages; young children, school-aged children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We offer day, evening, and weekend sessions, to support diverse individual and family needs.
We are a private counseling and therapy practice serving the greater Wichita, KS area and are joined by a remarkable team of clinical social workers, psychologists, play therapists, Medication Managment and counselors. We have a variety of specialties, experiences, and skills. As our name reflects, we work to assist and support you as you thrive in the revival of your life. We focus on the clinical needs for all ages; young children, school-aged children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We offer day, evening, and weekend sessions, to support diverse individual and family needs.
Erik E Johnston
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Overland Park, KS 66202
In other ways your work with me will be quite unique in its play, creativity and depth of meaning.
My name is Erik Johnston, and I am a depth therapist. Being a depth therapist means I explore inner feelings, thoughts, sensations and intuitions to create options and new ways of being in my client's inner and outer life.
In other ways your work with me will be quite unique in its play, creativity and depth of meaning.
My name is Erik Johnston, and I am a depth therapist. Being a depth therapist means I explore inner feelings, thoughts, sensations and intuitions to create options and new ways of being in my client's inner and outer life.
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Embark Counseling Services
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Leawood, KS 66211
We offer an integrative trauma-informed approach, where healing is noticed through EMDR, Play Therapy, Gottman Method, ACT, CBT and DBT.
Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.
We offer an integrative trauma-informed approach, where healing is noticed through EMDR, Play Therapy, Gottman Method, ACT, CBT and DBT.
Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have many clinicians at all locations that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.
Christian Psychological Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrence, KS 66049
I enjoy working with Children and Adolescents. I recognize the value of guiding and helping parents in their goal of improving their family relationships, utilizing play therapy and other psychodynamic techniques and interventions. I help children and adolescents to express their emotions and reactions to challenges in their lives. Families play an essential role in children's healing processes. The interaction between children's problems and their families is always complex. Play therapy helps in multiple Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders.
I enjoy working with Children and Adolescents. I recognize the value of guiding and helping parents in their goal of improving their family relationships, utilizing play therapy and other psychodynamic techniques and interventions. I help children and adolescents to express their emotions and reactions to challenges in their lives. Families play an essential role in children's healing processes. The interaction between children's problems and their families is always complex. Play therapy helps in multiple Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders.
Bridget Kromrey
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66103
I also utilize play therapy, sand tray therapy, and cognitive and behavioral models.
Therapy can be an invitation to explore our inner world and how it relates to the development of the self, relationships, and our way of making meaning in this world. My aim as a psychologist is to offer that unique space to clients where transformation, challenge and deeper understanding can occur. I specialize in work with LGBTQ+ youth and adults, in grief and loss, end of life concerns, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and psychosocial oncology. I work with adults, children, and adolescents for psychotherapy and provide assessments for autism, learning disabilities and social/emotional concerns.
I also utilize play therapy, sand tray therapy, and cognitive and behavioral models.
Therapy can be an invitation to explore our inner world and how it relates to the development of the self, relationships, and our way of making meaning in this world. My aim as a psychologist is to offer that unique space to clients where transformation, challenge and deeper understanding can occur. I specialize in work with LGBTQ+ youth and adults, in grief and loss, end of life concerns, identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and psychosocial oncology. I work with adults, children, and adolescents for psychotherapy and provide assessments for autism, learning disabilities and social/emotional concerns.
A Balanced Life LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Mission Hills, KS 66208
Approaches we use may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); emotionally focused therapy (EFT); EMDR therapy; expressive arts therapy; and play and sand tray therapy.
Healing requires restoring trust in yourself and tapping into your strengths and inner wisdom. At A Balanced Life LLC we believe in each person's innate capacity for, and natural progression towards, healing. Our goal is to help you achieve relief, lasting change, and confidence. Trusting you as the expert, our therapeutic approaches follow your lead. A Balanced Life LLC offers therapy to people of all ages and stages of life, matching you to a therapist who provides effective therapy according to your needs and goals.
Approaches we use may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); emotionally focused therapy (EFT); EMDR therapy; expressive arts therapy; and play and sand tray therapy.
Healing requires restoring trust in yourself and tapping into your strengths and inner wisdom. At A Balanced Life LLC we believe in each person's innate capacity for, and natural progression towards, healing. Our goal is to help you achieve relief, lasting change, and confidence. Trusting you as the expert, our therapeutic approaches follow your lead. A Balanced Life LLC offers therapy to people of all ages and stages of life, matching you to a therapist who provides effective therapy according to your needs and goals.
Jamie Lee Jacobs
Counselor, MSEd, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Hiawatha, KS 66434
My approach may utilize mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, EMDR, play therapy, and psychotherapy.
As your therapist, a graduate of UNK's master's program with an emphasis in community counseling, I will provide a safe environment for any individual or groups (i.e., mental health, substance abuse, families). It is in this capacity that you can begin the journey of collaboration to overcome and begin living a holistic life. The scope of 15 plus years of experience ranges across a multiple spectrum that includes but not limited to, families, couples, drug courts, school settings, anger management, and military consultant. The needs of the client will determine the individualized integrated therapeutic approach.
My approach may utilize mindfulness techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, EMDR, play therapy, and psychotherapy.
As your therapist, a graduate of UNK's master's program with an emphasis in community counseling, I will provide a safe environment for any individual or groups (i.e., mental health, substance abuse, families). It is in this capacity that you can begin the journey of collaboration to overcome and begin living a holistic life. The scope of 15 plus years of experience ranges across a multiple spectrum that includes but not limited to, families, couples, drug courts, school settings, anger management, and military consultant. The needs of the client will determine the individualized integrated therapeutic approach.
Carissa Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Topeka, KS 66614
When we have physical health concerns, we go see a physician. Going to see a therapist when we have emotional health concerns is no different. I am happy you have found me. I have worked with a plethora of clients throughout my time in the mental health field. The people I have worked with have never fit neatly into one category. Instead, they represent a broad range of identities, emotions, ways of life, perspectives, and treatment goals. I have worked with people from different cultures, people with different religious preferences, and people who are non-religious. I have worked with people who identify LGBTQ+, people who have
When we have physical health concerns, we go see a physician. Going to see a therapist when we have emotional health concerns is no different. I am happy you have found me. I have worked with a plethora of clients throughout my time in the mental health field. The people I have worked with have never fit neatly into one category. Instead, they represent a broad range of identities, emotions, ways of life, perspectives, and treatment goals. I have worked with people from different cultures, people with different religious preferences, and people who are non-religious. I have worked with people who identify LGBTQ+, people who have
Emily Feingold
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lawrence, KS 66046
It takes bravery to start the journey from struggle and pain toward insight, wisdom, and healing. I am committed to assisting you in making gift to yourself and your community. We hear a lot about post-traumatic stress, but it's also very important to invite post-traumatic growth. If the hard knocks of life stay unaddressed - words unspoken, questions unasked, feelings unnamed and unexpressed - we lose our vitality and become limited to negative patterns. A therapeutic alliance can transform and liberate.
It takes bravery to start the journey from struggle and pain toward insight, wisdom, and healing. I am committed to assisting you in making gift to yourself and your community. We hear a lot about post-traumatic stress, but it's also very important to invite post-traumatic growth. If the hard knocks of life stay unaddressed - words unspoken, questions unasked, feelings unnamed and unexpressed - we lose our vitality and become limited to negative patterns. A therapeutic alliance can transform and liberate.
Katie Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66223
The decision to seek counseling can be overwhelming. Finding the right fit and feeling like you are in a safe space can sometimes be a challenge. My goal as a therapist is to create a place where clients feel empowered, secure, and seen. I utilize an integrative counseling approach which allows me to tailor your treatment to your unique needs.
The decision to seek counseling can be overwhelming. Finding the right fit and feeling like you are in a safe space can sometimes be a challenge. My goal as a therapist is to create a place where clients feel empowered, secure, and seen. I utilize an integrative counseling approach which allows me to tailor your treatment to your unique needs.
Dr. Dozie Iwuagwu
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LMAC
Verified Verified
Wichita, KS 67202
As a dually Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor, Dozie finds satisfaction in working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, notably adolescents, college students, athletes, and professionals.Dozie is skillful in his work with individuals who are living with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance dependence, grief, phobias, anger, and more. His background in Educational Leadership provides great aptitude for career consulting. Dozie can be solution focused, helping clients develop solutions to overcome stressful challenges.
As a dually Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor, Dozie finds satisfaction in working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, notably adolescents, college students, athletes, and professionals.Dozie is skillful in his work with individuals who are living with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance dependence, grief, phobias, anger, and more. His background in Educational Leadership provides great aptitude for career consulting. Dozie can be solution focused, helping clients develop solutions to overcome stressful challenges.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.