Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling near Lawrence, KS

Biography: I am licensed in Kansas with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients from a diverse background including military, veterans, individuals and couples coping with stress and anxiety, addictions, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion. Counseling isn't easy but, you are worth the effort. This will be a collaborative process in which you are the expert of your story. I will genuinely function as a guide and support you in navigating the challenging terrains formed by life's changes, motivating you to seek support. I believe faith centered counseling is essential in a holistic counseling practice to bring balance to the mind, body and soul transformation and fulfillment. I am invested in your success by using a Person-Centered Therapy, Empowerment, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Solution-focus and cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic approach, my intent is to help you to be successful.

Biography: It is my belief that seeking help is the first indication that are motivated and ready to make changes in your life. My purpose here is to partner with you, while empowering you, as you move through the process of change. I will help you learn to think about and address your problems in a healthier manner. Sometimes it takes the help of a mental health professional to help you take an objective look at your circumstances and empower you so that you can take the first step necessary to make those changes. I offer a safe and inclusive environment for all clients to include minority, LGBTQA, and women clients. I identify as a Black woman, heterosexual, Cisgender, married, and I am a parent. My style of engagement is down-to earth, nonjudgmental, and I make it a point to view you as the expert. My working experience has primarily been with clients struggling with varying degrees of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders. I use an eclectic approach that utilizes different theoretical approaches to include Strengths Perspective, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Approach, Solution focused approach, Rational Behavior Therapy, and general case management/supportive therapy. I look forward to partnering with you while forming a therapeutic alliance to help you meet your needs and goals!

Biography: I am licensed in Missouri with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, lgbt-related issues, & relationship issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!