Begin Your Journey to Happiness.
Hope is not pretending that troubles don't exist. It is the hope that they won't last forever. That hurts will be healed and difficulties overcome. That we will be led out of the darkness and into the sunshine.
Pati Lord
tailor-made: to have been made for a particular person.
When I chose the name of my practice, I wanted my potential client to understand quickly that the type of therapy I provide is determined by what my client needs. I will tailor it to you. Not everyone comes to me with the same level of discontent. No one has the exact same story. No one has stood in the same shoes. I believe that we all have a unique and interesting story. It is in sharing our stories, we are able to receive care and comfort and it allows me to offer empathy and challenge so that we can begin tailoring a plan for you.
My experience includes working with all ages, children/teens to adults, individuals, couples and families.
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anxiety/stress
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depression
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family relations, divorce/co-parenting, step parenting
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grief and loss, survivor guilt
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anger issues and management
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trauma
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self harming behaviors
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managing expectations
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boundaries, communication skills & fair fighting
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adjustment, transition and behavioral issues
Our sessions will include tools to use in life for a long time after our work is done and our time together is over.
I am committed to my client and the therapeutic process of helping them to achieve their goals and regain happiness and joy in all aspects of their lives.
Practice Areas
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play therapy
with my child clients and in some situations with my adolescent and teen clients, I use play therapy to build trust and help build the relationship between us. For children, it is easier to tell their stories through play than through words. I have an appreciation for this therapy as a choice for all of my clients to help see another perspective in our search for solutions.
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classroom observation
There are times that it is useful for me to see a child where they spend the majority of their day. I get the privilege of seeing them interact with peers, following instruction, showing respect and holding attention when needed.
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I have a special place in my heart for this age group. They are experiencing issues and expectations beyond their developmental maturity. I see that they are living in a completely different world than anyone before them. I am here to help them and their parents help navigate this.
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telehealth
telehealth therapy can be very similar to a face to face in office visit with me. You get to choose where we meet using your computer or smart phone. With a secure and HIPPA compliant platform, we have our session there. This is especially helpful for clients with difficult work schedules or travel, clients away at college, new moms/dads with no sitter, bad weather days, some quick calming words before a big presentation. Sometimes clients feel safer in their own homes due to stress or anxiety. This is a very useful option for many.
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adult individual/couple
I believe each person has their own way of expressing their story and I am honored to sit with them as they find the bravery to share it. Relationship work, life adjustments and transitions, healthy communication and fair fighting are all things that can be changed for the better of the individual or the relationship.
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supervision
I am approved to offer clinical and Play therapy supervision in the state of kansas. Please contact me if you would like to discuss these services.
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