Connect with Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) therapy 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 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.

Starting therapy is a courageous first step, and I want to commend you for taking it. I'm a therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s transitions, heal from past wounds, and move toward meaningful growth. My approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering—I believe in creating a supportive space where you feel truly heard.

With an understanding of life stressors that are encountered through work, relationships, family, and life events, I combine extensive training in dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and other approaches to treat anxiety, depression, fears, and trauma.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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 help individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and find happiness and fulfillment. Whether you're struggling with relationship issues, emotional regulation, or life transitions, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your emotions and build stronger connections.

Approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), have been proven to be helpful.

I specialize in trauma counseling and mood disorders.

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.

I work with adults and couples dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, and substance use. My goal is to help you make progress and start feeling better through a collaborative, understanding approach.

I am here ready to offer my assistance and experience to you, your partner, or your family. When you are ready to get to a safer, better place, I hope I may help. Whether you're sorting out WHAT you need to do, or HOW to do it, I am here. I have over 20 years of Therapy Experience, and have training in several options of treatment options.

I work with those who often feel disconnected from others or struggle to feel understood in their relationships. It's hard out here. We all have so many things coming at us that it can be difficult to maintain our day-to-day without a little help. I'd love to learn and grow with you.

I'm so glad you've chosen to engage in therapy. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. I believe you'll make great progress when you feel safe and accepted by your therapist, so it's my goal that you'll feel that way in every encounter we have.

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