Therapists in Manhattan, KS

An eager and excited lifelong learner – I work with individuals and partners looking to anchor or reconnect to their inner peace and rootedness. As a native Kansan who loves traveling, with my undergrad in anthropology, I enjoy interacting with a variety of cultures and learning restorative modalities which I use to find my own daily peace and happiness. My therapy focuses include, life transitions, adverse childhood experiences, spiritual and existential exploration, trauma healing, health and injury recovery, grief, and relationship challenges.

I focus on trauma initially because what I have found in over 6 years of work as a trauma therapist, is that so much of our present concerns and limitations is rooted in trauma exposure and history. This lends itself to unhealthy patterns of avoidance, hypervigilance/hyperarousal, disturbance in mood and cognitions. and being inundated with intrusions and flashbacks. Many patients that have struggled with years with anxiety and or depressive episodes really have suffered from trauma that has not yet been dealt with. T Fields Trauma Therapy is for you if this describes you!

Life becomes difficult for everyone at times. Emotions and cognitions can build up and be experienced in negative ways. I work with clients of all ages to increase hope and trust in their lives and relationships. I want to empower my clients to learn skills to effectively handle whatever they are struggling with in their life. I walk with my clients as they learn to handle the ups and downs of their life journey.

Positive Changes Inspire Future Growth! I'm very passionate about my line of work and helping others achieve goals, make progress, and improve overall functioning. Life can be unpredictable and difficult at times... I'm here to help empower you through it and encourage personal growth!

Isaac Newton once said, "We build too many walls and not enough bridges." As a therapist it is my goal to assist my clients with rebuilding solid bridges in their lives. I intend to partner with you and begin working toward achieving your personal goals to reach your desired mental health. I have many modalities to utilize in order to achieve your goals, but most importantly I strive to generate a positive environment for you as the client to feel confident in working on your struggles and gain new perspectives in bettering your life.

You may be feeling like the lotus flower: stuck and surrounded by muddy murky waters. It is possible to navigate the murky muddy waters much like the lotus flower that rises up and blooms above the water toward the sun. I would be honored to walk with and collaborate with you, to help you get unstuck, find effective ways to cope, heal, and transform. My goal is to make the process less scary by creating a safe environment. I strive to provide a compassionate and holistic approach tailored to meet you where you are at.

I believe that therapy can be fun, focused, serious, or emotional, depending on your needs and emotional state in the moment. I am a friendly therapist with a knack for making people feel comfortable and supported, balancing sincerity with humor. I founded Level: Wellness • Mind therapy practice, 2023 Best of Wichita Gold winner for Mental Health Services, to reflect my approach to help people, and for all the therapists at Level: Wellness • Mind to conduct the best “strengths-based therapy for a level life.” We now have 2 locations in Wichita and Topeka.

Welcome. So glad you stopped by :) Feeling challenged, depressive, anxious, or unsupported? If so, I'd feel privileged to walk alongside you in your journey of self-discovery & healing. I'm extremely passionate about working w/ my clients & believe my passion shines through, creating an effective, empathetic therapeutic relationship. I am highly skilled in anxiety, mood, personality, anxiety, addiction disorders, PTSD, and relationship challenges. Too often, we don't place our well-being as a priority, but we SHOULD, because it WILL make a difference in your life. My focus is ALWAYS on YOU b/c YOU are who matters the most!!! :)

Like many of us, most of my clients are seeking greater meaning in their lives, improved connection and satisfaction in relationships, and relief from loneliness, worry, rumination, and shame. My practice is based on values that emphasize acceptance/non-judgment, compassion, and authenticity. Starting therapy doesn't need to have a rigid plan or agenda. Simply being curious or wanting to feel better is a great place to start. We all need a space where we don't feel judged and are free to explore who we are, what we want, and who we want to become.

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).

Life is a journey, and during the inevitable times when rocky waters toss us around, it helps to have a person in your life who has successfully navigated the rivers, and made it to the other side, where the waters are calm and smooth. I have always been the person people opened up to about what was bothering them. I was born to witness your journey. I am a professionally trained counselor and art therapist. I want to help you understand what has gotten you to this point in your life and determine where to go from there.

Clients who work with me feel empowered and reassured on their first visit, and they continue with me, because they notice changes happening. For the past 20 years, I've worked in private and group practices, providing counseling and other services to people from many different walks of life. I help people re-evaluate, become closer to a loved one, process difficult decisions or transitions and grieve significant losses. I enjoy helping people become more truthful about themselves and live with integrity. I fiercely protect the privacy and confidentiality of my clients and provide a private, safe setting for our work together.

I love to help people begin again to get healthy, well and strong. Whether they are coming through a physical or mental illness, divorce, grief or other life transition, being knocked down in any way, requires support to get back up and start again. I am support.