About
I opened my solo practice in the fall of 2018 after practing under a group since 2011. Since receiving my LMSW in 2004 i have worked in a number of agencies and with a wide variety clients. We offer a safe place to process negative emotions that lead to a disruption in daily functioning. We work with a wide variety of clients, from 2 years of age on. We are a person centered practice that encourages self growth. We are a proud member of WPATH and work with a great number of persons in the LGBTQ Community as well as Polyamory. We treat each client with the upmost dignity which encourage self growth.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When we receive a call for services I try to contact them within 24 hours. We try to see them for their initial session with 7 calendar days. They complete an intake packet and we discuss their motivations for being here. I will tell them a little bit about myself and allow them to process and verbalize what they need
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from Washburn University in 2002 with my Bachelors in Social Work. I went right in the Washburn’s advanced standing Masters of Social Work program and graduated in 2003.
i have a wide variety of client centered work throughout my career including Family Preservation, Foster Care, Adult Community Mental Health Center all of which has allowed me opportunity to work with many different people with many different issues.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Initial Assessment is $160.00
Individual and family sessions ar $150.00
i also have a sliding scale fee application
i do accept Medicare, BCBS, UHC, HUMANA and MAGELLAN as well as all three KanCare MCOs (Aetna, Sunflower and UHC/Optum)
How did you get started in this business?
Since at least 6th grade I had wanted to be a Psychiatrist. Seventh grade science teacher killed that dream. But then I learned what it takes to become a psychiatrist so I switched it to Psychologist. I was lucky enough to be working at Washburn as a secretary on the same floor as the Social Work Department. Was informed that as an employee, the school would cover the cost of 1 class. I did it and well, the rest is history
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with a wide variety of clients.
Families with children at risk of being removed from the home.
Families fighting the foster care system
Severe and Persistently Mentally Ill (SPMI) adults
Severely Eomtionally Disturbed (SED) kids
LGBTQ Community
Polyamory
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Anytime I see a client struggling and see their ability to laugh, smile, experience any alleviation of their symptoms.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Don’t give up. Finding the right therapist is kind of like finding a spouse. Most people don’t marry their first kiss. While some may be luck enough.
i frequently tell my new clients that my overriding goal is to make sure when they leave my office they will keep the idea of therapy in their positive experience bucket.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Insurance coverage, time available, type of person they want to work with.