Connect with Therapists who accept Aetna in Emporia, KS

I am a licensed clinical social worker who’s been helping people navigate life’s challenges for more than 20 years.

I have worked with children in schools for the past 30 years as a school social worker. I have raised 2 kids of my own and have one grandson. I want to work with you as a partner to conquer difficult times in your life. My mission to help others meet their life goals by providing a safe compassionate space for you to grow.

I can work to help you transform your story from one of shame to one of peace and freedom. Have you been feeling stressed, having trouble finding emotional balance, or dealing with depression? Your story matters because it has shaped who you are: The place of your greatest wounding can become the place of your greatest strength.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) with more than 20 years of experience providing individual, couple, and family therapy. I enjoy working with both adults and teenagers. I am trained in several different evidence-based treatment modalities that are proven to be effective and solution-focused.

Emotional pain as well as stress are part of the human experience. Sometimes finding our way to center and calm seems impossible, but it is not. You deserve to have a full and happy life. Mental health recovery is truly possible for everyone. With a healing partnership we will find the way to your optimal self, achieving your goals for wellness.

I'm excited to help you change how you feel about yourself, your relationships, and how you manage day-to-day challenges.

I help clients reconnect with their mind and body, build a sense of internal safety, and create meaningful change. My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and tailored to your unique needs, providing a supportive space where you can feel seen, understood, and empowered.

If you are looking for someone to make space for you without judgement, I am your therapist!

Navigating life's shifts can be challenging. I offer a compassionate environment to be heard and a collaborative approach to finding solutions that truly work for you.

Life can be hard, and at times the challenges we face can feel overwhelming or isolating. Counseling can be a helpful and supportive space to process life's struggles, ask hard questions, and experience healing.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like your brain has 47 tabs open and none of them are playing sound? You’re not alone. I offer a supportive, down-to-earth space where we can work through anxiety, OCD, and life transitions without judgment—and without the pressure to “just get over it.” Therapy with me is about making life feel more manageable.

I provide virtual therapy for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, depression, and the impact of past or present relationship wounds. My approach blends attachment theory with IFS and narrative therapy to uncover unhelpful patterns and foster authentic growth aligned with your values and identity. Faith can be integrated into the process if desired.

I work with individuals, couples and teens. I try to create a Person-Centered approach that will work individually with your needs. I believe that no two people are exactly the same and ALL deserve individualized care. I believe life is messy at times but there is beauty in the chaos if you are willing to look for it. Let me help you look.

I work with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, stress, and emotions that get in the way of their daily activities of living. Approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), have been proven to be helpful.

I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years of experience drawing from diverse clinical settings such as inpatient care to private practice. I offer a collaborative approach to help you navigate anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles so you can break free from painful cycles and build lasting connection.

I'm a therapist dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges at your own pace. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.

I work with adults and specialize in grief, life transitions, anxiety, and depression, primarily using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help my clients improve and begin feeling better.

Life can feel overwhelming when you're struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic health concerns, caregiving responsibilities, or major life transitions. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Together we can help you discover and practice the skills that bring enjoyment and fulfillment back into your life.

I specialize in trauma counseling and mood disorders.

I am happy that you are here. I love the work I get to do. I believe that we all have a unique and interesting story. It is in sharing our stories, we can receive care and comfort, and it allows me to offer empathy and challenge so that we can begin creating a plan for you.

I am a compassionate psychotherapist who values my clients' time. My military experience showed me how PTSD can devastate lives, and I'm now committed to healing work for veterans and civilians suffering from mental health conditions. If you're willing to put in the effort, I'll bring proven strategies and continually monitor your progress.

My therapeutic style is warm, engaging, and genuine. I take an eclectic approach to counseling in which I enjoy working with people from all different lifestyles. I help people work through depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, stress management, identity challenges, and emotional awareness.

My passion is witnessing the growth and healing that comes from leaning into vulnerability and exploring blocks from a place of compassion and curiosity. I support clients as they learn tools to work through challenges while doing deep inner work to cultivate self-love, inner peace, and confidence.

Welcome to therapy. Thank you for reaching out for some support today and choosing me to be your therapist. In this introduction it is my intention for us to get to begin to know each other a little bit. I am a strengths perspective therapist. I would like to know more about you. I want to know how I can help.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor(LCPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) who works from an attachment-based, experiential, and emotion-focused framework. I provide a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions, patterns, and lived experiences in the present moment.