A Little About
​Myself.

         Before practicing independently, I provided trauma informed counseling services in a facility that provided therapy to children and families that have experienced trauma. I am currently affiliated and hold certification with the International Association of Trauma Professionals. 

          My desire as your therapist is to partner with you on your journey to healing and wholeness. I do this by providing a safe and confidential environment in which we can do so. I am a creative professional, who will work to identify your unique self and goals, and will tailor your therapy to complement that distinctiveness within you. 

         Whether you are struggling with marriage or relationship issues, family conflict, parenting difficulties, or emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or trauma issues, I am here to help. 

         My Christian faith is an important part of my life and I welcome the inclusion of faith in our partnership together. I have a relaxed style of interacting and relating with my clients, enabling a collaborative relationship to develop between us in a relatively short amount of time.

Areas of Expertise

Family Support
Strengthening Family Dynamics
Crisis, Conflict, & Change
Blended Families

Child & Adolescent Intervention
Play Therapy Ages 3-10
Parenting Education & Support
Adolescent Assessment & Intervention
Sand-Tray Therapy
Attachment Therapy
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Emotional Health Management
Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Low Self-Esteem
Coping Skills, Grief, Spirituality
Trauma 

Online Counseling Available 

Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor- Kansas
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Board License #3180

Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor- Missouri
Supervisor Name: Shannon Waters-Russell, ATR-BC, LPC, ACHT
Supervisor License #: 2008008045 Missouri

Education: 
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Walden University (2016) 
Bachelors in Counseling Psychology, Mid-Continent University (2014)
Associates in Occupational Therapy Assistant, Sanford Brown University (1996)

Additional Accomplishments & Associations:
Member of Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society Since 2014
Member of Golden Key International Honor Society Since 2014
Certification as Family Trauma Professional (2017)
Member of International Association of Trauma Professionals (2017)
​Member of International Association of Healthcare Professionals (2017)