Positive Psychology Therapists in Kansas

Human beings experience all kinds of trauma and heartache through their lives. We may feel like our lives are falling apart. It leaves us feeling scared and ensure about how to move forward. My great passion is to help my clients heal from all kinds of trauma, whether that is physical, emotional, or mental. I want you to regain the ability to love and be loved. Though the healing process I will you find healthy perceptions of yourself so you can strengthen your relationships, and feel peaceful, happy, complete, and safe. My educational and professional background come from a vast variety of people and places. I’m excited to meet you

Are you walking through a season of grief + loss? Are you worried about your biggest fear happening? I know that feeling: depression, anxiety, and excessive worry. Seasons of uncertainty can be terrifying. And, when living through tragedy is your only option, making it to the next day can feel like a marathon. Friend, you don't have to walk this journey alone. My life experience and professional training have equipped me to come alongside others in a season of despair. Together we can cultivate the tools for rediscovering joy, confidence, self-esteem & purpose. Healing is hard work, and you are worthy of feeling free to live fully.

Life is unexpected and sometimes we struggle with finding our path. My goal in therapy is to work with my clients on being comfortable with vulnerability. I believe that consciously choosing to not hide your emotions or desires from others is key to healing and growth. In therapy I learn about and help my clients use their unique strengths to help them resolve current conflicts. I am working on certification in perinatal care and menopause. My focus is primarily assisting women experiencing depression and anxiety, but I also take male clients.

My blended background in Psychology and Education has enhanced my passion & desire to help children, adolescents, adults & families achieve healthy functioning in all areas of their lives. I believe the promotion of child wellness & growth is built upon the foundation of familial support and the development of a strong sense of self. My therapeutic style focuses on identifying patterns of behavior, helping to establish and develop supportive relationships, reducing symptoms of anxiety/distress & promoting healthy self-esteem. I develop interventions to meet the specific needs and goals of each client and family.

At Upper Limits Mental Health Therapy, I use a dynamic approach to positive psychology for living your best life. In therapy, for a client to improve, it’s important that the therapist and client connect. Communication is at the core of this partnership and is integral in positively producing results and successful treatment outcomes. My practice prioritizes healthy connections with clients and I pride myself on breaking communication barriers with a diverse range of clientele. My experience and background support identifying and relating to a myriad of challenges and obstacles that many people - including myself - have faced.

I have an integrative approach to therapy and keep an open mind when working with my clients to choose the best treatment plan for the individual. I am knowledgeable in Positive Psychotherapy, LGBTQ+ Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also encourage creative forms of therapy and nature exposure.

It is tough to pick a therapist. If you are looking for a focus on goals from a compassionate perspective, keep reading! I try to make therapy enjoyable as you discover how to function and feel your best. With kindness, I will challenge you. You will experience a consistent presence and professional, warm hearted boundaries. I focus on overall wellness, including health behaviors and utilizing spiritual/religious resources.

"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." I believe that life is about change, growth, expansion and evolution. My passion is to support, encourage and empower my clients to make necessary changes to improve their lives, and to cultivate a strong therapeutic relationship providing the necessary support to make those changes happen. I utilize psycho-education, Animal Assisted Interventions, Art/Expressive therapy, Narrative Therapy, Brief, Solution-Focused, Strengths Based & ecotherapy as primary modalities in my practice, but always customize treatment based on personal preferences.

As a trauma therapist, I work with many individuals facing deep heartache and struggles that sometimes feel too overwhelming and scary. Trauma can be triggered from some experiences such as past abuse, grief, chronic illness, or being a witness to traumatic events. This can also lead to symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic, fear, phobias, irrational fears, and agitation. Trauma can also lead to negative coping skills such as addictive patterns and behaviors. I can walk alongside you in a journey of healing and assist you in coming to a place of safety and peace and help you overcome and move you towards a place of healing!

Do you feel that your thoughts consume your energy? Have you been feeling like no matter what you try somehow those thoughts or feelings still find a way to steal your power? Your power is important and when that power feels dim it can feel dark. There are many different ways this can show up in your life and I acknowledge that shame, guilt, or humiliation has a way to invite itself in. Feeling good takes practice and you don't have to choose to carry all the heaviness alone. It's my passion to be a guiding light in all of my client's journeys and provide a safe space to process their heaviness.

Jamaal is a mental health professional committed to helping others reach their mental health goals. This may include building healthier relationships, working towards self-actualization, or managing symptoms. Jamaal’s work focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance in which non-judgmental honesty, and integration of the “here and now” existential framework, helps bring about clarity and confidence from within. This approach has been effective in addressing unwanted behaviors or beliefs, helping overcome grief, anger, or pain, and in bringing about positive change and motivation with those who actively engage.

Do you struggle with anxiety or depression that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost, by what it means to live up to someone else’s standards, just getting through the day, answering emails, texts or calls, the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel?Do you hope that things could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about anxiety, stress, and depression that seem to never end.

Emma Alhezayen completed her Master of Social Work degree from Washburn University and she is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW). Her specialized training includes Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), clinical assessments, Master DSM-5 Key Changes, neuroscience, and treating Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Since 2017, Emma has been completing coursework to obtain her Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) credentials and will receive her license in 2020. In addition, Ms. Alhezayen is working on her Doctorate in Psychology, PsyD with an emphasis on psychotherapy and counseling.

Are you ready to really live your life and not merely exist? You have within yourself the power to overcome any difficulties. Many of our obstacles, environmental, past experiences, biological dysfunctions, and worries about the future rob us from fully living and enjoying our lives. And the way we view them might keep us stuck and unfulfilled. I can help you notice those external and/or internal factors, identify patterns of thought and behavior, help you neutralize them, and encourage positive change and growth.

Life can be so busy, leaving you stressed, frustrated and discouraged. Perhaps you're feeling some loneliness also that may leave you wanting some help and support! There's hope in the midst of all of this and healing isn't far away! Discovering more about yourself and your personal strengths can be life changing! Working together, you will learn healthy and helpful coping skills, strategies and tools toward personal growth to utilize and turn to in your daily life! Together we will determine and form your goals, wants and needs and build a plan to best work towards them!

I have worked in the field of general mental health counseling for nearly 25 years. I specialize in client-centered therapy and have worked with children, teens and adults as individuals and families. After attaining a Masters degree in Los Angeles California, I worked with people that had been injured on the job. I helped them find new employment within their physical restrictions. Before my Masters degree, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 4 years in Sherman Oaks California. I feel that my background enables me to help a variety of clients in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Justin Lasater is a Neurotherapist and a Master’s Level Psychologist (LMLP). He has extensive experience providing Neurofeedback to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, Insomnia and other and sleep issues. Neurofeedback allows the brain to regulate, stabilize and come back into balance. Additionally, Justin provides coaching and recommendations for lifestyle changes that will support you or your child in reaching your goals. Do you want to increase your stress tolerance? Decrease anxiety? Improve attention? I can help!

I firmly believe in the philosophy that "it is okay to be human." All of us struggle to navigate the balance between emotional well-being and the demands of daily life. We all grapple with establishing healthy boundaries and find ourselves stretched thin by the responsibilities we shoulder. This can lead to stress, both at work and in our personal lives, as we strive to meet societal expectations and our own aspirations. My goal is to guide you in navigating life's complexities with confidence.

Through human connection, healing can take place. I hope to help you begin the process to improve your emotional health no matter where you are in life. As your therapist, my goal is to help you feel at home in your body, mind, and heart. I can help deconstruct and shift your “shoulds” into something that feels more authentic and meaningful to you. Sometimes all we need is a safe environment to explore primary interests, develop goals, and determine strengths and assets to move forward.